Glass Mask(1997)

Glass Mask is a Japanese drama series based on Suzue Miuchi's beloved manga, following Maya, a determined young girl with dreams of becoming an actress. When legendary stage performer Tsukikage Chigusa discovers Maya reenacting scenes from television, she recruits her to join Tsukikage Theater. Tsukikage has spent years searching for the perfect actress to revive "The Crimson Goddess," a masterpiece she once starred in before a devastating accident scarred her face and ended her performing career. The role demands extraordinary talent, and Tsukikage believes she may have finally found her ideal successor in Maya. As Maya trains under Tsukikage's exacting mentorship, she must navigate the intense pressures of professional theater while uncovering the secrets behind the legendary play and her mentor's tragic past.