This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
Series Overview
High school student Takeru works part time as a motorbike courier. During one of his deliveries, he sees a mysterious light passing him and fall into a forest. What he had found was a girl coming out from a glowing cocoon, calling herself "Hikari." A strange monster suddenly appears attacking them, but Takeru quickly discovers he can transform into a powerful superhero.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 12 Episodes
25 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Thu, Apr 1, 2004
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “The Song of My Heart”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Fujiko Takimoto
Ryou Ninomiya (voice)
Ayako Kawasumi
Hikari (voice)
Takahiro Mizushima
Takeru Takemoto (voice)
Ai Shimizu
Akari (voice)
Asami Sanada
Mari Nishino (voice)
Atsushi Kisaichi
Shin'ichi Asakura (voice)
Hideki Ogihara
Daijirou Matsumura (voice)
Dai Matsumoto
Icchou Nishino (voice)
Manabi Mizuno
Sakurako Urushima (voice)
Megu Ashiro
Kimi Ninomiya (voice)
Tomoko Kotani
Sumie Nishino (voice)
Yumi Kikuchi
Amika Kuribayashi (voice)
Megu Ashiro
Norimi Ninomiya (voice)
Hiroshi Iida
Tennin (voice)
Keiichi Noda
Ioneous (voice)
Mai Kadowaki
Mayu Yoshida (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsuguo Kozawa
Department Leadership Roster
Tsuguo Kozawa
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
16: Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for This Ugly Yet Beautiful World.
Shows Similar to This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
5.8Anime
7.0
7.8Anime
6.8Anime
7.2Anime
10.0Anime
3.8Anime
8.1Anime
5.8Anime
7.0Anime
9.0
7.0Anime
8.2
7.5
8.5
Anime
8.2Anime
7.0Anime
8.0Anime
6.0Anime
More Series Like This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is This Ugly Yet Beautiful World about?
High school student Takeru works part time as a motorbike courier. During one of his deliveries, he sees a mysterious light passing him and fall into a forest. What he had found was a girl coming out from a glowing cocoon, calling herself "Hikari." A strange monster suddenly appears attacking them, but Takeru quickly discovers he can transform into a powerful superhero.
How many seasons does This Ugly Yet Beautiful World have?
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in This Ugly Yet Beautiful World?
Key cast members in This Ugly Yet Beautiful World include Fujiko Takimoto, Ayako Kawasumi, Takahiro Mizushima, Ai Shimizu, Asami Sanada.
Who created or directed This Ugly Yet Beautiful World?
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World was developed and directed by Not specified.