01/16/2004 - 07/03/2004 Finished
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (Hikari to Mizu no Daphne)
Also known as: 光と水のダフネ
Rising sea levels have drowned much of Earth in this flooded future, where fifteen-year-old orphan Maia Mizuki dreams of joining the elite Ocean Agency. Her plans shatter when she fails the entrance exam, only to face eviction, theft, hostage situations, and gunfire in rapid succession. Rescued by Rena and Shizuka of Nereids,an unconventional freelance outfit taking odd jobs from bounty hunting to cat retrieval,Maia joins their ranks and discovers purpose amid chaos while uncovering the mysterious Daphne subplot that will reshape her future.
24
Total episodes
24
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 24 Filler episodes · 0
Related works
Related works and sequels
Standalone work
No sequel, prequel, or registered spin-off is linked to Hikari to Mizu no Daphne. Its episode total belongs to this title alone.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Hikari to Mizu no Daphne has no filler episodes: all 24 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
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.
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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.
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