01/16/2004 - 07/03/2004 Finished
Hikari to Mizu no Daphne (光と水のダフネ)
Also known as: Daphne in the Brilliant Blue
In the future, water has covered much of the Earth due to the effects of global warming. The orphaned Maia Mizuki, 15, just graduated from middle school and has already applied for employment in the elite paramilitary Ocean Agency, part of the futuristic world government. Only the best, most intelligent, and physically fit students are eligible for admission. Maia, the series' protagonist, is set to become one of the few. But her ideal life quickly falls apart. To her disappointment, Maia unexpectedly fails her entrance exams. Making matters worse, she promptly gets evicted from her house, pick pocketed, taken hostage, then shot. She is "saved" by two women (Rena and Shizuka) that are part of an unorthodox help-for-hire organization called Nereids (inspired by the Greek mythological Nereids ). With nowhere to go, Maia joins up with Nereids, taking jobs from capturing wanted criminals to chasing stray cats, often with unexpected results. Gloria and Yu later join up with Nereids. "Daphne" in the title refers to a subplot that starts midway into the series and eventually become important to Maia. "Brilliant Blue" refers to the fact that this is a world covered by water with almost no land. The world consists of vast oceans, a few islands, and floating cities. (Source: Wikipedia)
24
Total episodes
24
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 24 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Hikari to Mizu no Daphne has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Hikari to Mizu no Daphne doesn't have a single filler episode: all 24 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 24 episodes of Hikari to Mizu no Daphne aired in 2004 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Hikari to Mizu no Daphne is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 24 without detours. If you came looking for which Hikari to Mizu no Daphne episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
24 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maia's Longest Day (Part 1)01/16/2004 | 01/16/2004 | Canon |
| 2 | Maia's Longest Day (Part 2)01/23/2004 | 01/23/2004 | Canon |
| 3 | There's No Business Like Nereid's Business01/30/2004 | 01/30/2004 | Canon |
| 4 | Chaka Chaka Bang Bang02/06/2004 | 02/06/2004 | Canon |
| 5 | The Hooligan's Return / Call Me Rough Neck02/13/2004 | 02/13/2004 | Canon |
| 6 | The Great Nighttime Manhunt / In the Heat of the Night02/20/2004 | 02/20/2004 | Canon |
| 7 | All That, Papa02/27/2004 | 02/27/2004 | Canon |
| 8 | Risk Everything For Speed! / The Speeding03/05/2004 | 03/05/2004 | Canon |
| 9 | I'm the Only One Without a Tomorrow / Only I Don't Have Tomorrow03/12/2004 | 03/12/2004 | Canon |
| 10 | Siberian Special Vacation / Siberian Super Vacation!03/19/2004 | 03/19/2004 | Canon |
| 11 | Like this for a Long Visit / The Long Stay!03/26/2004 | 03/26/2004 | Canon |
| 12 | The Day the World Surfaced / The Day Earth Floated Away04/02/2004 | 04/02/2004 | Canon |
| 13 | Giving Hatred / Anger's Aweigh04/09/2004 | 04/09/2004 | Canon |
| 14 | The Elderly and UMA / The Old Kook and the Sea04/16/2004 | 04/16/2004 | Canon |
| 15 | The Great Surge (part 1) / Die Hard, Play Hard (1)04/30/2004 | 04/30/2004 | Canon |
| 16 | The Great Surge (part 2) / Die Hard, Play Hard (2)05/07/2004 | 05/07/2004 | Canon |
| 17 | Defeated by a Baby / Five Women with Guns and a Baby05/14/2004 | 05/14/2004 | Canon |
| 18 | Conflicts Winding Down / Shizuka's Choice05/21/2004 | 05/21/2004 | Canon |
| 19 | Submarine "Yomogi No. 1" Doesn't Rise to the Surface / The Hunt for Green Yomogi-I05/28/2004 | 05/28/2004 | Canon |
| 20 | Once Upon a Time in Siberia06/04/2004 | 06/04/2004 | Canon |
| 21 | What Happened to Maia? / Whatever Happened to Baby Maia?06/11/2004 | 06/11/2004 | Canon |
| 22 | Everyday Life of an Eye and Recollection / Terms of Endangerment06/18/2004 | 06/18/2004 | Canon |
| 23 | Escape From Kamchatka06/25/2004 | 06/25/2004 | Canon |
| 24 | Daphne In The Brilliant Blue07/03/2004 | 07/03/2004 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Hikari to Mizu no Daphne have?
Hikari to Mizu no Daphne has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Hikari to Mizu no Daphne have?
In total, Hikari to Mizu no Daphne has 24 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Hikari to Mizu no Daphne?
It is recommended to watch Hikari to Mizu no Daphne in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Hikari to Mizu no Daphne online?
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Is Hikari to Mizu no Daphne a complete anime?
Yes, Hikari to Mizu no Daphne is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Hikari to Mizu no Daphne have?
No, Hikari to Mizu no Daphne does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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