Ceres: Celestial Legend
Ceres was a tennyo (Celestial maiden) who came down from the heavens to bathe in a stream. She hung her hagoromo (robe) on a tree nearby, which was her key to returning to the heavens. But the robe was stolen and the man who had stolen it forced her to become his wife, thus producing a family full of human and tennyo blood mixed. Now, in modern day time, Aya Mikage is a descendant of Ceres, and has quite an amount of tennyo blood. On her 16th birthday, she and her twin brother, Aki, are thrown a party. At the "party," Aya's grandpa plans to kill her, for she has tennyo powers unlike the rest of the family, and can actually become Ceres herself and destroy the Mikage family. Aya, however, can switch back, so this transformation happens quite frequently. With protector Yuuhi by her side, it is up to Aya to control Ceres and keep her from coming back, but her relationship with an ex-worker for her evil grandpa may be a distraction.
- 2000-2000
- 1 season
- Discotek Media
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
- TV-MA
Ceres was a tennyo (Celestial maiden) who came down from the heavens to bathe in a stream. She hung her hagoromo (robe) on a tree nearby, which was her key to returning to the heavens. But the robe was stolen and the man who had stolen it forced her to become his wife, thus producing a family full of human and tennyo blood mixed. Now, in modern day time, Aya Mikage is a descendant of Ceres, and has quite an amount of tennyo blood. On her 16th birthday, she and her twin brother, Aki, are thrown a party. At the "party," Aya's grandpa plans to kill her, for she has tennyo powers unlike the rest of the family, and can actually become Ceres herself and destroy the Mikage family. Aya, however, can switch back, so this transformation happens quite frequently. With protector Yuuhi by her side, it is up to Aya to control Ceres and keep her from coming back, but her relationship with an ex-worker for her evil grandpa may be a distraction.
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2000
Episode 1
The Day the Moon and the Sixteen Stars Align
21 mins
On their 16th birthday happy-go-lucky Aya and her twin brother Aki are ordered to their grandfather's house, where the entire Mikage clan has gathered - but events take a gruesome turn.
Episode 2
The Angel's First Kiss
21 mins
Seeing her father's destruction unleashes a power within Aya: she is rescued by Toya, Yuhi and his sister-in-law Suzumi. But what they have to tell her is not well-received.
Episode 3
The One Who Fell to Earth
21 mins
Refusing to believe Suzumi's story, Aya returns home, then goes to the hospital where Aki is recovering. Her mother confronts her there over her father's death. Meanwhile, Toya is ordered to keep her safe.
Episode 4
The Stolen 'Hagoromo'
21 mins
Celestial being Ceres finally awakens with a disturbing truth about why the Mikage want Aya dead. Later, Yuuhi is preoccupied by his feelings, while Aki has some ethereal issues to work out..
Episode 5
Toya's Destiny
21 mins
Toya brings Aki to the Aogiri house, and though it pleases Aya, it is less than pleasing to Ceres. Why? Perhaps because of the scars he suffered during his awakening on the night of the twins' birthday.
Episode 6
The C-Project
21 mins
Still lost, with no clear path forward, Aya follows Toya in hopes of finding answers. Instead, Kagami forces her into a locked room so that he can have a little chat with Ceres.
Episode 7
Celestial Awakening
21 mins
Drawn to another girl at her school, Aya makes a new friend. However, it turns out that the new girl's burning passion for her forbidden love is all too literal, as the first test for Kagami's C-Project is already underway.
Episode 8
The Mikage Conspiracy
21 mins
Suzumi and Yuuhi deal with family issues, while Aya tries to deal with her own warring heart. The Mikage, however, aren't content to wait, and the C-Project sets its sights on a new test subject.
Episode 9
The Angel's Promise
21 mins
The Mikage attempt to brainwash Suzumi, and it's up to Yuuhi and Aya to save her. However, protecting her from physical harm is only half the problem. Meanwhile, Aki's problems are just beginning.
Episode 10
Chidori's Flight
21 mins
A young girl appears at the Aogiri house and asks for a favor--from Ceres. While it seems innocent enough, the circumstances around that favor land Aya in the middle of yet another C-Project experiment.
Episode 11
Stir of Emotions
21 mins
The C-Project experiment is a success, after a fashion. Several people awaken with celestial power, but only one of them live to tell the tale. Meanwhile, Aki can't tell the difference between himself and his past life.
Episode 12
The Silver Choker
21 mins
Toya makes the decision to abandon his past, even as the past takes control over Aki. The two fight to escape the Mikage tower, but only one of them will leave.
Episode 13
Relic of the Mikage
21 mins
Aya makes her choices, both between the two men competing for her, and with how to deal with Aki and Ceres. Meanwhile, Aki is taken beneath the Mikage mansion in order to meet his destiny.
Episode 14
The Return of the 'First'
21 mins
The longer he's close to Aya, the more vulnerable Toya is, and he is painfully aware that something must change. Could his memories hold the key? Meanwhile, Aki is busy tracking down Ceres, which leads to a violent showdown.
Episode 15
Toya's Past
21 mins
The hunt is on for Ceres' legendary robe, bringing Aya and company all the way to the sea. Once there, Toya discovers some long-buried memories, including a girl who looks strangely like Aya.
Episode 16
Another Ceres
21 mins
In an effort to destroy Toya, Aki reveals the truth behind Toya's past life. Meanwhile, Miori pursues her ultimate goal of vengeance against Aya.
Episode 17
Bewitching Affection
21 mins
The C-Project moves into its final phases, and Aki does his part by capturing Aya. Meanwhile, Toya finds his reason to love, and races back to Aya's side in order to pull her from the Mikage's clutches.
Episode 18
Fleeting Happiness
21 mins
Aya and Toya return to the coast, leaving the Mikage far behind. But for how long? As they try to adjust to a regular existence, they can't help but relive a singular, and powerful, shared memory.
Episode 19
Chidori's Confession
21 mins
Since they can't have Ceres, the Mikage kidnap Chidori and her brother. Toya and Yuuhi go after her with the help of the Aogiri family, but the results are anything but happy.
Episode 20
Toya's Death
21 mins
When their attempted rescue ends in shambles, Aya addresses the Mikage themselves to find out where Toya is. But the news she learns from them is nothing less than heartbreaking.
Episode 21
The Ancient Tennyo
21 mins
Ceres learns of the ultimate goal of the C-Project, and witnesses the fruits of its labors--and hers. Then, she reveals the truth behind the myth of the hagaromo legend, and why it isn't as clear as it might seem.
Episode 22
Fukushu no Utagoe
21 mins
Yuhi and Mrs. Q are worried about Aya, Suzumi says they should go see a singer named Shuro. Shuro is a decedent of Ceres however he has a grudge against the Mikage since they murdered his singing partner, Kei. Shuro has big plans to do big damage to the company that ruined both he and Kei's lives.
Episode 23
Mikagi Reborn
21 mins
Toya's memories have finally returned, along with the knowledge of everything he is. With the collapse of the C-Project, and the Kagami in disarray, Toya and Yuuhi must rescue Aya-and reunite Ceres with the hagaromo.
Episode 24
Denouement
21 mins
Ceres and Mikagi clash in the final confrontation that has been generations in the making. However, it won't be settled without sacrifices.