Myriad Colors Phantom World
Japanese light novel series
Myriad Colors Phantom World (無彩限のファントム・ワールド, Musaigen no Fantomu Wārudo) is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Sōichirō Hatano and illustrated by Shirabi. The series, set in the future Kamigyo ward, follows the accidental release of an unstable virus caused an epidemic that alters the human brain, leading to the creation of the beings called "phantoms".
An anime television adaptation by Kyoto Animation aired from January to March 2016.
Plot
In the near future, the accidental release of an experimental virus causes an outbreak that changes the brain chemistry of every person in the world, allowing them to perceive extra-dimensional beings called "Phantoms". In addition, some children born after the outbreak have developed special powers that allow them to battle and seal Phantoms. Even though the vast majority of phantoms are harmless, many of these gifted children are placed in clubs, schools, and organizations dedicated to dealing with Phantoms that prove to be nuisances or threats to humanity. The story revolves around Haruhiko Ichijo and his friends in the Phantom-hunting Club of Hosea Academy, a private school for children with special abilities to seal Phantoms, and their everyday life and struggles, dealing with Phantoms.
Characters
Haruhiko Ichijo (一条 晴彦, Ichijō Haruhiko)
Voiced by: Hiro Shimono, Omi Minami (child) (Japanese); Micah Solusod, Apphia Yu (child) (English)
A first-year high school student and the main character. His special ability is called The Book of Thoth, which consists of sealing or summoning Phantoms by drawing them in a sketchbook. Due to the library in his house, he has a lot of knowledge about numerous different subjects, but many times his facts are seen as useless by his teammates.
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