---
title: "Myriad Colors Phantom World"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/myriad-colors-phantom-world-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 65333
imdb_id: "tt5321046"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 136
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Myriad Colors Phantom World (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/myriad-colors-phantom-world-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Myriad Colors Phantom World is a 2016 Japanese animated television series classified as TV‑14 and described as animation, sci‑fi & fantasy, and comedy. Set in a near‑future world shaped by human imagination, the series introduces entities known as “phantoms,” which resemble ghosts or monsters. The story follows Haruh

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "High school students battle manifestations of human imagination known as phantoms in a near-future world."

### Why Watch
- unique supernatural combat abilities
- blend of school life and fantasy elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- features a specific incident that shifts the narrative tone
- Tone & Suitability: The series depicts fantasy combat involving ghosts and monsters.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, action, fantasy, school-life

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hiro Shimono** as *Haruhiko Ichijo (voice)*
- **Sumire Uesaka** as *Mai Kawakami (voice)*
- **Saori Hayami** as *Reina Izumi (voice)*
- **Azusa Tadokoro** as *Ruru (voice)*
- **Maaya Uchida** as *Koito Minase (voice)*
- **Misaki Kuno** as *Kurumi Kumamakura (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Arisu Himeno (voice)*
- **Daisuke Sakaguchi** as *Shosuke Morohashi (voice)*
- **Omi Minami** as *Marchosias (voice)*
- **Kouichi Souma** as *Demonic Phantom (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What are phantoms?
Phantoms are creatures born from human imagination that appear in the near future.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story features Haruhiko Ichijō, a first-year student at Hosea Academy.

### Q: What abilities do the characters have?
Characters possess various powers, such as the Spirit of Five Elements and the Phantom Eater ability.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The series is set at Hosea Academy.

### Q: Is there a central mystery?
Yes, the characters eventually uncover the truth of their world following a specific incident.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Myriad Colors Phantom World — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/65333)
- [Myriad Colors Phantom World (TV Series 2016- ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5321046/fullcredits/)
- [Myriad Colors Phantom World (TV Series 2016-2016) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/65333/cast)
- [Myriad Colors Phantom World - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myriad_Colors_Phantom_World)
- [Myriad Colors Phantom World (2016) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/myriad-colors-phantom-world/YF1vFo8uRaSz90kNGPxGf6/credits/)
- [Myriad Colors Phantom World (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/myriad-colors-phantom-world/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*