Hikari no Densetsu

is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Izumi Aso. It was later adapted into a nineteen episode anime series produced by Tatsunoko Productions, directed by Tomomi Mochizuki and broadcast on MBS from May to September 1986.

Plot
Hikari Kamijou is a young, naïve and carefree, junior high student who dreams of becoming a national rhythmic gymnastics champion. ever since she witnessed a performance of the young Diliana Gueorguieva (a champion Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast). And while she performs poorly and is not very confident in her skills as a rhythmic gymnast, she is very passionate about the sport and shows occasional brilliance during her performances.