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Sora, a young girl from Japan, comes to America in search of her dream. She wants, with all her heart, to be a member of the famous Kaleido Stage, a combination of musicals, acrobatics and magical effects. With the help of her friends, she struggles to make this dream come true.
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- 01
Amazing Angelic CounterattackSora is crushed when Leon chooses May as his partner, but her dreams of competing in the International Circus Festival may not be dead yet. A handsome face from her past has the power to fix everything!
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Season01
- S01E01
My Amazing Stage Debut!April 3, 2003—Sora dreams of becoming a star of the Kaleido Stage, but when a scumbag steals her luggage and makes her miss the only audition of the year, - S01E02
My Amazing and Lonely Challenge!April 17, 2003—Sora is given one week to learn the death-defying Golden Phoenix: the signature move of the Kaleido Stage’s leading lady. If she fails, she’ - S01E03
The Amazing Distant StageApril 24, 2003—The Kaleido Stage is putting on a fabulous production of Cinderella, but instead of performing on stage, Sora is forced to dress up like a c - S01E04
Try Hard and You'll Get an Amazing ChanceMay 1, 2003—Sora gets a second chance to appear in the upcoming production of Cinderella, but she’ll need to master a daring, three-person technique kno - S01E05
My Amazingly Distant FamilyMay 5, 2003—Sora and her friends are stung by their failures on stage and a nasty review in the local paper. As if things couldn’t get any worse, Sora’s - S01E06
The Amazing SealMay 8, 2003—Pets may be forbidden in her dorm, but when Sora stumbles upon an abandoned seal, she can’t resist the urge to bring the little guy home wit - S01E07
The Amazing Girl Who Doesn't SmileMay 15, 2003—When a Diablo prodigy blows her big shot at becoming a Kaleido Stage regular, Sora is given the task of helping the young girl rediscover he - S01E08
An Amazing Star Even in Tough TimesMay 22, 2003—Layla appears to have everything a girl could want. She’s rich, she’s gorgeous, and she’s the biggest star in the Kaleido Stage universe! Bu - S01E09
My Amazing Challenge for the Lead RoleMay 29, 2003—When Sora suffers a devastating fall during an audition for the new, mermaid-themed production, she’ll need the help of a close friend and a - S01E10
Facing an Amazing WallJune 5, 2003—Sora finally landed the part that could make her wildest dreams come true, but if she can’t figure out a way to breathe new life into the ro - S01E11
Anna's Not So Amazing FatherJune 12, 2003—Painful memories from Anna’s childhood resurface when her dad - a struggling standup comedian - performs at a local comedy club. Can this fa - S01E12
An Amazingly Hot New ProductionJune 19, 2003—Sora has always idolized Layla, and now, she’s got a chance to star alongside her hero in the newest Kaleido Stage production. There’s just - S01E13
The Amazing Competition Calls Up a StormJune 26, 2003—Layla moves in with Sora so the two leading ladies can learn to perform as one. When conventional training proves useless, the girls take th - S01E14
Mysterious Amazing CircusJuly 3, 2003—When Sora is sent on a special assignment to perform with a travelling circus, she learns a valuable lesson about making the audience happy - S01E15
The Diva's Amazing LoveJuly 10, 2003—Sarah is courted by a music producer who wants to make her a star, but Sora can’t understand why she’d want to leave Kaleido Stage - or how - S01E16
An Amazing Sinister RumorJuly 17, 2003—A bossy friend from Japan makes Sora nervous when she pays the Kaleido Star a surprise visit. Meanwhile, rumors about a possible Kaleido clo - S01E17
Fire It Up! Amazing MiaJuly 24, 2003—Mia is given one week to write the show that will save Kaleido Stage, and Yuri finally tells Sora the painful motive behind his attempt to s - S01E18
Yuri's Amazing TrapJuly 31, 2003—Mia’s new show is a hit with the audience, but Kaleido Stage isn’t out of the woods, yet. Now that Yuri’s in charge, Sora and her friends mu - S01E19
Amazing Family TiesAugust 7, 2003—Sora’s search for a new place to live is interrupted by big news from Japan: her parents are going to have a baby! Will this new addition to - S01E20
An Amazing Change From Zero to HeroAugust 14, 2003—Miss Sarah lands the girls a gig at an amusement park, and Sora reassembles the old gang for one more shot at stardom! When the show finally - S01E21
The Amazing Mystery StarAugust 21, 2003—Thanks to the masked acrobat, Sora and her friends are offered a contract at the amusement park. There’s just one problem: the park owner wa - S01E22
The Amazing Resolve Beneath the MaskAugust 28, 2003—Yuri sabotages the Freedom Lights performance company, forcing them to travel to Canada for a fresh start. Layla wants to be there for her f - S01E23
The Legendary Amazing ManeuverSeptember 4, 2003—With a little help from The Fool, Layla and Sora hatch a plan to beat Yuri at his own game. If they can learn the Legendary Great Maneuver i - S01E24
The Amazing Intensive Training ContinuesSeptember 11, 2003—Layla and Sora continue their super-intensive training as they prepare to attempt the death-defying Legendary Great Maneuver, but when Sora’ - S01E25
An Amazing BondSeptember 18, 2003—The girls return to Kaledio Stage to continue rehearsing for the Legendary Great Maneuver, but after a heated argument with Yuri, Layla is n - S01E26
An Amazing ComebackSeptember 25, 2003—Despite her very serious injury, Layla is determined to give the greatest performance of her life! All she needs is Sora by her side - and a
Season02
- S02E01
Amazing Prologue to Stardom (1)October 4, 2003—Fool, the mysterious spirit of the theater, narrates this stirring recap of Sora’s initiation into the high-flying world of Kaleido Stage! - S02E02
Amazing Prologue to Stardom (2)October 11, 2003—Fool continues the recap of Sora’s early days with Kaleido Stage, including her partnership with Layla and her daring performance of the Leg - S02E03
An Amazing New RivalOctober 18, 2003—After Layla retires, Sora feels added pressure to perform under the spotlight, and it doesn’t help that Kaleido Stage’s newest leading man i - S02E04
The Amazing NewcomerOctober 25, 2003—Layla’s plans to win over Leon - and her fiery new rival - by throwing a welcome party are interrupted by a surprise visit from the young di - S02E05
The Amazing Passionate RivalNovember 1, 2003—Sora and May both want to star alongside Leon in the new vampire-themed production, but there’s only room for one leading lady. Whoever can - S02E06
Amazing Match on IceNovember 8, 2003—The fierce competition between Sora and May shifts from the high wire to the skating rink as the determined performers vie for the right to - S02E07
Amazing Rosetta of Sweat and TearsNovember 15, 2003—Rosetta has three days to become a high-flying trapeze artist, or she’ll have to quit Kaleido Stage. Lucky for her, she’s got Sora for a tea - S02E08
The Ever Amazing Miss LaylaNovember 22, 2003—Sora’s all set for an off-Broadway reunion with the great Layla Hamilton, but May bursts onto the scene with intentions to steal the show. C - S02E09
Marion's Amazing DebutNovember 29, 2003—Sora and her friends are determined to build an amazing stage just for kids, but first they must convince Marion to return to the high-flyin - S02E10
Amazing Training With LeonDecember 6, 2003—May and Sora compete for the honor of performing alongside Leon at the International Circus Festival, but the surly trapeze artist’s special - S02E11
The Two Amazing DemonsDecember 13, 2003—A moment’s hesitation threatens to ruin Sora’s chances of performing at the International Circus Festival, and May tries to get back in the - S02E12
Amazing Angelic CounterattackDecember 20, 2003Sora is crushed when Leon chooses May as his partner, but her dreams of competing in the International Circus Festival may not be dead yet. - S02E13
Cruel Amazing FestivalDecember 27, 2003—Yuri and Sora are working hard to get ready for the performance of a lifetime, but will Sora’s lack of fundamentals - and a pair of cutthroa - S02E14
Amazing and Sad HomecomingJanuary 10, 2004—After her embarrassing performance at the International Circus Festival, Sora runs away from Kaleido Stage and moves back in with her parent - S02E15
My Amazing Fresh StartJanuary 17, 2004—Sora returns to Kaleido Stage with a new dream: creating a competition-free show that everyone can enjoy! Unfortunately, May and Leon have o - S02E16
An Amazingly Humiliating PerformanceJanuary 24, 2004—Leon’s strange behavior continues as he mistakes Sora for a mysterious woman from his past. When he drags her into the spotlight mid-perform - S02E17
Mr. Policeman's Amazing ProposalJanuary 31, 2004—Ken finally finds the courage to ask Sora out on a date, but his plan to win her heart is interrupted by a lovesick police man and the world - S02E18
Launching an Amazing Smile!February 7, 2004—A performance at a car dealership gets Sora back on stage, May learns the importance of a smile, and Rosetta makes her long-awaited trapeze - S02E19
Leon's Amazing PastFebruary 14, 2004—The Kaleido Stage crew travels to Paris, and Rosetta begins working with a mysterious trapeze teacher. When the aging master reveals the tru - S02E20
The Amazing Fated DuelFebruary 21, 2004—Sora lands the starring role in Kaleido Stage’s new production of Swan Lake, but her leading man has yet to be determined. Yuri and Leon dra - S02E21
Flight of the Amazing AngelFebruary 28, 2004—Sora’s doubts about her ability to perfect the Angel’s Maneuver are put to rest by a chance meeting with a special seeing-eye dog and a form - S02E22
The Amazing Injured SwanMarch 6, 2004—A lack of balance threatens to derail Sora’s attempt to perfect the Angel’s Maneuver, and Leon is ready to throw in the towel. Will the lead - S02E23
Our Amazing FuturesMarch 13, 2004—While Sora and Leon continue their special training, May and Rosetta form an unlikely partnership. Meanwhile, a face from the past emerges f - S02E24
A Most Amazing and Inescapable ShowdownMarch 20, 2004—The great Layla Hamilton returns to the stage to challenge Sora for the privilege of performing the Angel’s Maneuver in the upcoming product - S02E25
To the Amazing Promised PlaceMarch 27, 2004—Opening night has arrived, and Sora takes the stage on a mission to make her wildest dreams come true. If she successfully performs the Ange
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