Magical Princess Minky Momo (魔法のプリンセス ミンキー モモ, Mahō no Purinsesu Minkī Momo) is a Japanese magical girl anime franchise by Ashi Productions. The original series ran between 1982 and 1983 on TV Tokyo[1] and inspired three OVAs between 1985 and 1987. A second television series, titled Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams (魔法のプリンセスミンキーモモ 夢を抱きしめて, Mahō no Purinsesu Minkī Momo: Yume o Dakishimete), ran on NTV between 1991 and 1992, and like the original, it spawned home video follow-ups. A third Momo series began in 2004, this time as a manga titled Miracle Dream Minky Momo (みらくる・ドリーム ミンキーモモ, Mirakuru Dorīmu Minkī Momo) in Shogakukan's Shōgaku Ninensei magazine.
| Magical Princess Minky Momo | |
 Promotional art for the second anime series | |
| 魔法のプリンセス ミンキー モモ (Mahō no Purinsesu Minkī Momo) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Magical girl |
| Created by | Takeshi Shudo |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Produced by | Minoru Ōno (Yomiko Advertising) Hiroshi Katō Masaru Umehara |
| Written by | Takeshi Shudo |
| Music by | Hiroshi Takada |
| Studio | Ashi Productions |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | TV Tokyo |
| English network | |
| Original run | 18 March 1982 – 26 May 1983 |
| Episodes | 63 |
| Original video animation | |
| Long Goodbye: Mahō no Tenshi Creamy Mami VS Mahō no Princess Minky Momo Gekijou no Daikessen | |
| Directed by | Mochizuki Tomomichi |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Released | 15 June 1985 |
| Original video animation | |
| Magical Princess Minky Momo La Ronde in my Dream | |
| Directed by | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Produced by | |
| Studio | Ashi Productions |
| Released | 28 July 1985 |
| Runtime | 81 minutes |
| Original video animation | |
| Magical Princess Minky Momo Hitomi no Seiza Minky Momo SONG Special | |
| Directed by | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Studio | Ashi Productions |
| Released | 21 January 1987 |
| Anime television series | |
| Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams | |
| Directed by | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Produced by | Tōru Horikoshi (NTV) Minoru Ōno (Yomiko Advertising) Hiroshi Katō Masaru Umehara |
| Written by | Takeshi Shudo Akemi Omode (assistant) |
| Music by | Tomoki Hasegawa |
| Studio | Ashi Productions |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | NNS (NTV) |
| Original run | 2 October 1991 – 23 December 1992 |
| Episodes | 62+3 |
| Original video animation | |
| Minky Momo in The Bridge Over Dreams | |
| Directed by | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Written by | Takeshi Shudo Akemi Omode |
| Studio | Studio Junio |
| Released | 23 May 1993 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Original video animation | |
| Minky Momo in The Station of Your Memories | |
| Directed by | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Written by | Takeshi Shudo |
| Studio | Studio Live |
| Released | 22 June 1994 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Manga | |
| Miracle Dream Minky Momo | |
| Written by | Yamabe Yoshina |
| Published by | Shogakukan |
| Magazine | Shōgaku Ninensei |
| Original run | April 2004 – March 2005 |
In 2006, writer Takeshi Shudo expressed interest in making a third Momo anime television series.[2] In 2009, Ashi Productions announced a new Momo production, but it has not yet surfaced, likely due to Shudo's death in 2010.[3]
Plot
editMomo is a princess of Fenarinarsa (フェナリナーサ, Fenarināsa), "the land of dreams in the sky". Fenarinarsa is a dwelling place for fairy tale characters. It was in danger of leaving Earth's orbit and disappearing, because people on the planet lost their dreams and hopes. The king and queen of Fenarinarsa sent their daughter Momo to Earth to help the people regain them. Momo became the daughter of a young childless couple, accompanied by three followers with the appearance of a dog (Sindbook), a monkey (Mocha) and a bird (Pipil). On Earth, Momo takes the appearance of a teenage girl. To help the planet regain its hopes and dreams, Momo transforms into an adult version of herself, with an occupation tailored to fit the situation (airline stewardess, police officer, football manager, veterinarian, and many more). Each time Momo succeeds in bringing happiness to the person affected, the Fenarinarsa crown shines. When it shines four times, a jewel appears in the crown. Once twelve jewels appear, Fenarinarsa will return to Earth.
Later in the series, the task is left incomplete as Momo loses her magical powers and is soon thereafter killed by a collision with a truck full of toys. She is reincarnated as a baby, the real daughter of the couple on Earth.
Media
edit1982 TV series
editThe first anime television series, Magical Princess Minky Momo, premiered on March 18, 1982 and concluded on May 26, 1983 on TV Tokyo after 63 episodes. The series inspired a crossover short film with Studio Pierrot's Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel called Long Goodbye: Magical Angel Creamy Mami VS Magical Princess Minky Momo Decisive Theatrical Battle (魔法のプリンセスミンキーモモVS魔法の天使クリィミーマミ 劇場の大決戦, Mahō no Purinsesu Minkī Momo VS Mahō no Tenshi Kuryimī Mami Gekijō no Daisakusen) that was released on June 15, 1985, attached to the latter's theatrical film. The following month, a Peter Pan-themed OVA named Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in my Dream (魔法のプリンセスミンキーモモ 夢の中の輪舞, Mahō no Purinsesu Minkī Momo: Yume no Naka no Rinbu) was released in Japan. On January 21, 1987, Ashi released an animated music video titled Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hitomi no Seiza Minky Momo Song Special (魔法のプリンセスミンキーモモ 瞳の星座ミンキーモモSONGスペシャル, Mahō no Purinsesu Minkī Momo: Hitomi no Seiza Minkī Momo Song Supesharu). The second season, she against Evil Shadow in the dream.[4]
| # | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Love Love Minky Momo" Transliteration: "Rabu Rabu Minkī Momo" (Japanese: ラブラブ·ミンキーモモ) | March 18, 1982 | |
| 2 | "Charm Up with Glasses" Transliteration: "Megane de Chāmu Appu" (Japanese: メガネでチャームアップ) | March 25, 1982 | |
| 3 | "Run, Super Rider" Transliteration: "Hashire Sūpā Raidā" (Japanese: 走れスーパーライダー) | April 1, 1982 | |
| 4 | "The Boy Saw the Blue Bird" Transliteration: "Aoi Tori o Mita Shōnen" (Japanese: 青い鳥をみた少年) | April 8, 1982 | |
| 5 | "The Bratty Prince: Great Free-For-All-Fight" Transliteration: "Warugaki Ōji Dai Konsen" (Japanese: ワルガキ王子大混戦) | April 15, 1982 | |
| 6 | "Red Roses in the Tennis Court" Transliteration: "Tenisukōto ni Akai Bara" (Japanese: テニスコートに赤いバラ) | April 22, 1982 | |
| 7 | "The Beloved Nightingale" Transliteration: "Naichingēru wa Osuki" (Japanese: ナイチンゲールはお好き) | April 29, 1982 | |
| 8 | "Heart-Breaking Female Police Officer" Transliteration: "Fujin Keikantte Tsurai no Ne" (Japanese: 婦人警官ってつらいのネ) | May 6, 1982 | |
| 9 | "Music Festival in The Forest" Transliteration: "Mori no Ongakusai" (Japanese: 森の音楽祭) | May 13, 1982 | |
| 10 | "Great Pursuit on a Highway" Transliteration: "Haiuei Dai Tsuiseki" (Japanese: ハイウエイ大追跡) | May 20, 1982 | |
| 11 | "Kitten, the Lovely Beauty Artist" Transliteration: "Koi no Biyōshi yo Koneko-chan" (Japanese: 恋の美容師よ小猫ちゃん) | May 27, 1982 | |
| 12 | "Mysterious Thief Lupin: Great Counterattack" Transliteration: "Kaitō Rupin Dai Hangeki" (Japanese: 怪盗ルピン大反撃) | June 3, 1982 | |
| 13 | "The Magician and the 11 Boys" Transliteration: "Majutsushi to Jūichi-nin no Shōnen" (Japanese: 魔術師と11人の少年) | June 10, 1982 | |
| 14 | "The Racecar Driver Receives the Goal" Transliteration: "Gōru wa Itadaki Gekisō Rēsā" (Japanese: ゴールはいただき激走レーサー) | June 17, 1982 | |
| 15 | "The Speeding Train Won't Stop" Transliteration: "Bōsō Ressha ga Tomaranai" (Japanese: 暴走列車が止まらない) | June 24, 1982 | |
| 16 | "Minky Momo in a Wilderness" Transliteration: "Kōya no Minkī Momo" (Japanese: 荒野のミンキーモモ) | July 1, 1982 | |
| 17 | "Love Attack at the Haunted Mansion" Transliteration: "Obake Yashiki de Rabu Atakku" (Japanese: おばけ屋敷でラブアタック) | July 8, 1982 | |
| 18 | "The Treasure of the Southern Island" Transliteration: "Minami no Shima no Hihō" (Japanese: 南の島の秘宝) | July 15, 1982 | |
| 19 | "Mechanized Fenarinarsa" Transliteration: "Kikai Jikake no Fenarināsa" (Japanese: 機械じかけのフェナリナーサ) | July 22, 1982 | |
| 20 | "The Lord of the Jungle" Transliteration: "Mitsurin no Ōja" (Japanese: 密林の王者) | July 29, 1982 | |
| 21 | "First Part: 00 Momo Lot of Crisis" Transliteration: "Zenpen: Daburu 00 Momo Kiki Ippai" (Japanese: 前編 00モモ危機いっぱい) | August 5, 1982 | |
| 22 | "Second Part: 00 Momo Victorious Password" Transliteration: "Kōhen Daburu 00 Momo Shōri no Angō" (Japanese: 後編 00モモ勝利の暗号) | August 12, 1982 | |
| 23 | "The King Settles Free" Transliteration: "Korogarikonda Ōsama" (Japanese: ころがりこんだ王様) | August 19, 1982 | |
| 24 | "The Wandering Unicorn" Transliteration: "Sasurai no Yunikōn" (Japanese: さすらいのユニコーン) | August 26, 1982 | |
| 25 | "Good Luck, Miracles" Transliteration: "Ganbare Mirakuruzu" (Japanese: がんばれミラクルズ) | September 2, 1982 | |
| 26 | "Bride of the Apartion Wood" Transliteration: "Yōmaga Mori no Hanayome" (Japanese: 妖魔が森の花嫁) | September 9, 1982 | |
| 27 | "Devil's Triangle" Transliteration: "Ma no Toraianguru" (Japanese: 魔のトライアングル) | September 16, 1982 | |
| 28 | "The Speedy Egg Race" Transliteration: "Gekisō Tamago Rēsu" (Japanese: 激走タマゴレース) | September 23, 1982 | |
| 29 | "The UFO Visits" Transliteration: "UFO ga Yattekita" (Japanese: UFOがやって来た) | September 30, 1982 | |
| 30 | "The Spaceship Goes to the Hometown" Transliteration: "Furusato Yuki no Uchūsen" (Japanese: ふるさと行きの宇宙船) | October 7, 1982 | |
| 31 | "Revived Legends" Transliteration: "Yomigaetta Densetsu" (Japanese: よみがえった伝説) | October 14, 1982 | |
| 32 | "The Greater than Great Visitor" Transliteration: "Ōkisugita Hōmonsha" (Japanese: 大きすぎた訪問者) | October 21, 1982 | |
| 33 | "Android's Love" Transliteration: "Andoroido no Koi" (Japanese: アンドロイドの恋) | October 28, 1982 | |
| 34 | "Princess of the Land of Depth" Transliteration: "Chitei no Kuni no Purinsesu" (Japanese: 地底の国のプリンセス) | November 4, 1982 | |
| 35 | "Dreaming Diamond" Transliteration: "Yumemiru Daiyamondo" (Japanese: 夢見るダイヤモンド) | November 11, 1982 | |
| 36 | "Great Inheritance" Transliteration: "Ōinaru Isan" (Japanese: 大いなる遺産) | November 18, 1982 | |
| 37 | "Flying Trapeze for Love" Transliteration: "Ai no Kūchū Buranko" (Japanese: 愛の空中ブランコ) | November 25, 1982 | |
| 38 | "Snow Bring the Meets of Fate" Transliteration: "Yuki no Meguriai" (Japanese: 雪のめぐり逢い) | December 2, 1982 | |
| 39 | "Assault Minky Mama" Transliteration: "Totsugeki Minkī Mama" (Japanese: 突撃ミンキーママ) | December 9, 1982 | |
| 40 | "The Dream Warrior" Transliteration: "Yume no Senshi" (Japanese: 夢の戦士) | December 16, 1982 | |
| 41 | "Please Santa Claus" Transliteration: "Onegai Santakurōsu" (Japanese: お願いサンタクロース) | December 23, 1982 | |
| 42 | "The Great Tactics of Full of Mistakes" Transliteration: "Machigai Darake no Dai Sakusen" (Japanese: 間違いだらけの大作戦) | December 30, 1982 | |
| 43 | "Someday, My Prince Will Come" Transliteration: "Itsuka Ōji Sama ga" (Japanese: いつか王子さまが) | January 6, 1983 | |
| 44 | "Advent of an Angel" Transliteration: "Tenshi ga Oritekita" (Japanese: 天使が降りてきた) | January 13, 1983 | |
| 45 | "The Day the Magic Disappeared" Transliteration: "Mahō no Kieta Hi" (Japanese: 魔法の消えた日) | January 20, 1983 | |
| 46 | "Fenarinarsa in the Dream" Transliteration: "Yume no Fenarināsa" (Japanese: 夢のフェナリナーサ) | January 27, 1983 | |
| 47 | "Minky Momo Graffiti (Part 1)" | February 3, 1983 | |
| 48 | "Minky Momo Graffiti (Part 2)" | February 10, 1983 | |
| 49 | "A Riddle of Peach and Momo" Transliteration: "Momo to Momo no Nazo" (Japanese: 桃とモモの謎) | February 17, 1983 | |
| 50 | "Warned Against Her Apple" Transliteration: "Ringo ni Goyōjin" (Japanese: リンゴに御用心) | February 24, 1983 | |
| 51 | "Last Action" Transliteration: "Rasuto Akushon" (Japanese: ラストアクション) | March 3, 1983 | |
| 52 | "Mocher and the Penguin" Transliteration: "Mochā to Pengin" (Japanese: モチャーとペンギン) | March 10, 1983 | |
| 53 | "The Train Runs to the Flowerbed" Transliteration: "Ohanabatake o Hashiru Kisha" (Japanese: お花畑を走る汽車) | March 17, 1983 | |
| 54 | "Fly, Albatross" Transliteration: "Tobe Arubatorosu Gō" (Japanese: 飛べアルバトロス号) | March 24, 1983 | |
| 55 | "Once Again with Love Apple" Transliteration: "Rabu Appuru de Mōichido" (Japanese: 愛·アップルでもう一度) | March 31, 1983 | |
| 56 | "The Girl Basking under a Tree" Transliteration: "Komorebi no Shōjo" (Japanese: 木もれ陽の少女) | April 7, 1983 | |
| 57 | "Man-Powered Airplane's Rhapsody" Transliteration: "Jinriki Hikōki Rapusodī" (Japanese: 人力飛行機ラプソディー) | April 14, 1983 | |
| 58 | "Nocturne of the Fraud" Transliteration: "Petenshi no Nokutān" (Japanese: ペテン師のノクターン) | April 21, 1983 | |
| 59 | "The Legend of the Certain Street Corner" Transliteration: "Aru Machikado no Densetsu" (Japanese: ある街角の伝説) | April 28, 1983 | |
| 60 | "Time is a Cradle of Love" Transliteration: "Toki wa Ai no Yurikago" (Japanese: 時は愛のゆりかご) | May 5, 1983 | |
| 61 | "Love Apple, Be Eternal!" Transliteration: "Rabu Appuru yo Eien ni" (Japanese: 愛·アップルよ永遠に) | May 12, 1983 | |
| 62 | "Creepy Shadows" Transliteration: "Shinobiyoru Kage" (Japanese: しのびよる影) | May 19, 1983 | |
| 63 | "Don't Say Goodbye: Last Episode" Transliteration: "Sayonara wa Iwanaide: Saishūkai" (Japanese: さよならは言わないで 最終回) | May 26, 1983 | |
1991 TV series
editA second television series, produced by Ashi Productions and sharing the same title as the original, premiered on NTV on October 2, 1991. After 38 episodes, the series changed its subtitle to Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams (魔法のプリンセスミンキーモモ 夢を抱きしめて, Mahō no Purinsesu Minkī Momo: Yume o Dakishimete) and ended on December 23, 1992.
| # | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Hello, Minky Momo" Transliteration: "Harō, Minkī Momo" (Japanese: ハロー、ミンキーモモ) | October 2, 1991 | |
| 2 | "Friends in the Park" Transliteration: "Kōen no Tomodachi" (Japanese: 公園のともだち) | October 9, 1991 | |
| 3 | "Great Animal Mission" Transliteration: "Animaru Daisakusen" (Japanese: アニマル大作戦) | October 16, 1991 | |
| 4 | "Dig here, Dinosaur!" Transliteration: "Koko Hore, Kyōryū!" (Japanese: ここ掘れ、恐竜！) | October 23, 1991 | |
| 5 | "Strange, Strange Candy Land" Transliteration: "Okashina Okashina Okashi no Kuni" (Japanese: おかしなおかしなお菓子の国) | October 30, 1991 | |
| 6 | "The Hero Disappeared?!" Transliteration: "Yūsha ga Kieta!?" (Japanese: 勇者が消えた！？) | November 6, 1991 | |
| 7 | "Concert in the Snow" Transliteration: "Yuki no Naka no Konsāto" (Japanese: 雪の中のコンサート) | November 20, 1991 | |
| 8 | "Playing Skillful Golf with a Mole" Transliteration: "Mogura to Umaku Yaru Gorufu" (Japanese: モグラとうまくやるゴルフ) | November 27, 1991 | |
| 9 | "Rent the Great Prairie with a Video" Transliteration: "Bideo de Rentaru, Dai Heigen" (Japanese: ビデオでレンタル、大平原) | December 4, 1991 | |
| 10 | "Let Me Sleep, Please!" Transliteration: "Nemurasete Onegai!" (Japanese: 眠らせてお願い！) | December 11, 1991 | |
| 11 | "Santa Falls from the Sky" Transliteration: "Santa ga Sora kara Futtekita" (Japanese: サンタが空からふってきた) | December 18, 1991 | |
| 12 | "Don't Freeze Me!" Transliteration: "Kōrasenaide" (Japanese: 凍らせないで！) | January 8, 1992 | |
| 13 | "The Warriors of the Snow Castle" Transliteration: "Yuki no Oshiro no Senshi-tachi" (Japanese: 雪のお城の戦士たち) | January 15, 1992 | |
| 14 | "Once Upon a Time of a Morning Call" Transliteration: "Mukashi-mukashi no Mōningukōru" (Japanese: 昔々のモーニングコール) | January 22, 1992 | |
| 15 | "Ninja Arrived! Momo is Ninja" Transliteration: "Ninja Shutsugen! Shinobi no Momo" (Japanese: ニンジャ出現！忍びのモモ) | January 29, 1992 | |
| 16 | "Cinderella Panic" Transliteration: "Shinderera Panikku" (Japanese: シンデレラ パニック) | February 5, 1992 | |
| 17 | "Triangle Festival" Transliteration: "Toraianguru Fesutibaru" (Japanese: トライアングルフェスティバル) | February 12, 1992 | |
| 18 | "Let's Go Shopping" Transliteration: "Kaimono e Ikō" (Japanese: 買い物へ行こう) | February 19, 1992 | |
| 19 | "I Don't Care About the Witch's Magic" Transliteration: "Majo no Mahō wa Sorobanzuku" (Japanese: 魔女の魔法はそろばんずく) | February 26, 1992 | |
| 20 | "The Nurse is Very Busy" Transliteration: "Kangofu-san wa Ōisogashi" (Japanese: 看護婦さんは大忙し) | March 4, 1992 | |
| 21 | "Focus? See me Transform" Transliteration: "Fōkasu? Mirareta Henshin" (Japanese: フォーカス？見られた変身) | March 11, 1992 | |
| 22 | "Go! Go! Cheer Girl" Transliteration: "Go! Go! Chia Gāru" (Japanese: Go! Go! チアガール) | March 18, 1992 | |
| 23 | "Which-City's Shootout" Transliteration: "Docchi Shitī no Kettō" (Japanese: ドッチシティーの決闘) | March 25, 1992 | |
| 24 | "Dream of a Bouquet" Transliteration: "Yumemiru Hanataba" (Japanese: 夢みる花束) | April 1, 1992 | |
| 25 | "The Dangerous Wedding Anniversary" Transliteration: "Abunai Kekkon Kinenbi" (Japanese: あぶない結婚記念日) | April 8, 1992 | |
| 26 | "Dancing Big Bunny" Transliteration: "Odoru Ō'usagi" (Japanese: 踊る大ウサギ) | April 15, 1992 | |
| 27 | "Smile, Cherry Doll" Transliteration: "Waratte Cherī Dōru" (Japanese: 笑ってチェリードール) | April 22, 1992 | |
| 28 | "Let's Go Surviving!" Transliteration: "Sabaibaru de Ikō!" (Japanese: サバイバルでいこう！) | April 29, 1992 | |
| 29 | "Chase the Mysterious Thief Nightingale!" Transliteration: "Kaitō Uguisupan o Oe!" (Japanese: 怪盗ウグイスパンを追え！) | May 6, 1992 | |
| 30 | "I Want to be a Witch" Transliteration: "Majo ni Naritai" (Japanese: 魔女になりたい) | May 13, 1992 | |
| 31 | "Momo's Hotel Gets How Many Stars!?" Transliteration: "Momo no Hoteru wa Hoshi Ikutsu!?" (Japanese: モモのホテルは星いくつ！？) | May 20, 1992 | |
| 32 | "Supermant Appears!" Transliteration: "Sūpāmanto Tōjō!" (Japanese: スーパーマント登場！) | May 27, 1992 | |
| 33 | "Launch-off! Minky Robo" Transliteration: "Hasshin! Minkī Robo" (Japanese: 発進！ミンキーロボ) | June 3, 1992 | |
| 34 | "Teasing Fairy Panic" Transliteration: "Itazura Yōsei Panikku" (Japanese: いたずら妖精パニック) | June 10, 1992 | |
| 35 | "Always Somewhere" Transliteration: "Itsumo Doko ka de" (Japanese: いつもどこかで) | June 17, 1992 | |
| 36 | "Legend Inn: The Last Day" Transliteration: "Rejendo In Saigo no Hi" (Japanese: レジェンドイン最後の日) | June 24, 1992 | |
| 37 | "What will happen? What should I do? Minky Momo" Transliteration: "Dōnaru Dōsuru Minkī Momo" (Japanese: どうなるどうするミンキーモモ) | July 1, 1992 | |
| 38 | "Welcome New House" Transliteration: "Yōkoso Nyū Hausu" (Japanese: ようこそニューハウス) | July 8, 1992 | |
| 39 | "Momo and Momo" Transliteration: "Momo to Momo" (Japanese: モモとモモ) | July 15, 1992 | |
| 40 | "Mon-Mon-Monster" Transliteration: "Mon Mon Monsutā" (Japanese: もんもんモンスター) | July 22, 1992 | |
| 41 | "The Great Adventure in the Land of the Bad Kid" Transliteration: "Waruiko no Kuni de Daibōken" (Japanese: 悪い子の国で大冒険) | July 29, 1992 | |
| 42 | "Mermaid Legend's Private Sea" Transliteration: "Naisho no Umi no Ningyo Densetsu" (Japanese: ナイショの海の人魚伝説) | August 5, 1992 | |
| 43 | "Right Out of her Dream... SOS" Transliteration: "Yume no Naka kara... SOS" (Japanese: 夢の中から。。。SOS) | August 12, 1992 | |
| 44 | "The Legend of Northern Country" Transliteration: "Kita no Kuni no Densetsu" (Japanese: 北の国の伝説) | August 19, 1992 | |
| 45 | "Let's Become a Genius!" Transliteration: "Tensai ni Narō!" (Japanese: 天才になろう！) | August 26, 1992 | |
| 46 | "God's Implying Mistakes" Transliteration: "Machigai Darake no Kamisama" (Japanese: 間違いだらけの神様) | September 2, 1992 | |
| 47 | "Carrots to Us!" Transliteration: "Ninjin o Warera ni!" (Japanese: ニンジンを我らに！) | September 9, 1992 | |
| 48 | "Want a Baby!?" Transliteration: "Akachan ga Hoshii!?" (Japanese: 赤ちゃんがほしい！？) | September 16, 1992 | |
| 49 | "Young Witch: Star Wars!?" Transliteration: "Majokko Sutā Uōzu!?" (Japanese: 魔女っ子スターウォーズ！？) | September 23, 1992 | |
| 50 | "Happiness Heave-Ho" Transliteration: "Shiawase Wasshoi" (Japanese: しあわせワッショイ) | September 30, 1992 | |
| 51 | "The Flapping Butterfly!" Transliteration: "Batabata Batafurai!" (Japanese: ばたばたバタフライ！) | October 7, 1992 | |
| 52 | "Mobilize! Rescue Squad" Transliteration: "Shutsudō! Otasuketai" (Japanese: 出動！おたすけ隊) | October 14, 1992 | |
| 53 | "Run, Dream Train" Transliteration: "Hashire Yume Ressha" (Japanese: 走れ夢列車) | October 21, 1992 | |
| 54 | "Pirate Topaz's Treasure" Transliteration: "Kaizoku Topāzu no Takaramono" (Japanese: 海賊トパーズの宝物) | October 28, 1992 | |
| 55 | "Nightmare's Wish" Transliteration: "Akumu no Onegai" (Japanese: 悪夢のお願い) | November 4, 1992 | |
| 56 | "All Star! Song Album" Transliteration: "Ōru Sutā! Uta no Arubamu" (Japanese: オールスター！歌のアルバム) | November 11, 1992 | |
| 57 | "Don't Be So Cold" Transliteration: "Tsumetaku Shinaide" (Japanese: 冷たくしないで) | November 18, 1992 | |
| 58 | "Mysterious, Mysterious Cinema" Transliteration: "Fushigina Fushigina Eigakan" (Japanese: ふしぎなふしぎな映画館) | November 25, 1992 | |
| 59 | "Songs to a Dream" Transliteration: "Yume ni Utaeba" (Japanese: 夢に唄えば) | December 2, 1992 | |
| 60 | "Beyond the Dream" Transliteration: "Yume no Kanata ni" (Japanese: 夢の彼方に) | December 9, 1992 | |
| 61 | "Burning! Scrap!?" Transliteration: "Moeyo! Sukurappu!?" (Japanese: 燃えよ！スクラップ！？) | December 16, 1992 | |
| 62 | "Someday, I'll Be With You" Transliteration: "Itsuka, Anata to" (Japanese: いつか、あなたと) | December 23, 1992 | |
| Unaired 1 (53.5) | "SOS! Marinarsa" Transliteration: "SOS! Marināsa" (Japanese: SOS！マリンナーサ) | Unaired | |
| Unaired 2 (58.5) | "Momo Goes to School" Transliteration: "Momo Gakkō e Iku" (Japanese: モモ学校へ行く) | Unaired | |
| Unaired 3 (46.5) | "Wish upon the Stars" Transliteration: "Hoshi ni Negai o" (Japanese: 星に願いを) | Unaired | |
International releases
editIn 1984, Harmony Gold acquired the rights to the original Minky Momo anime television series and repackaged it into the 52-episode The Magical World of Gigi.[5][6] The English dubbed version was broadcast in Australia on Network Ten, Malaysia on RTM1 and RTM2, Singapore, Kuwait, Zimbabwe, Trinidad and Tobago, Indonesia, Kenya, Brunei and Israel.[7][8]
Despite international distribution, North American audiences initially only received the 1985 OVA, Yume no naka no Rondo. The English dub release was produced by Harmony Gold and distributed on VHS by Celebrity Home Entertainment in 1987, titled Gigi and the Fountain of Youth.[9] In 2015, William Winckler Productions released Harmony Gold's English dub of the original series in 13 compilation films through Amazon Instant Video.[10][11] Crunchyroll streamed the original series under the title Fairy Princess Minky Momo.[12]
Impact and influence
editWhile aimed at young girls with the goal of selling toys, the original series attracted a considerable number of older male fans and alongside Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel, is credited as one of the originators of the lolicon otaku subculture.[13][14][15] Though this unintended audience allegedly disgusted Ashi Productions founder Sato Toshihiko, it helped the show gain a strong 10% viewer share, leading to its run being extended from 50 episodes to 63.[15][14]
Episode 46 of the original series has become infamous due to its depiction of Momo dying after being hit by a truck carrying toys.[14] In an issue of Japanese anime magazine OUT, series writer Takeshi Shudo explained that this was due to the toy sponsor Popy pulling their funding due to poor merchandise sales, despite strong ratings. Furious with this decision, Ashi Productions revolted and killed the character off at the end of the episode.[14] While the character's death was only temporary, the sequence was seen as a trailblazer that allowed later magical-girl productions to deal with darker themes.[16] The episode, alongside the last, later inspired a Japanese urban legend linking the series to natural disasters.[17]
In 1993, Hiroshi Takada won JASRAC's International Award for his work on the first TV series.[18]
The original series ranked 70th in TV Asahi's 2005 poll of the most popular anime.[19]
Soundtracks
editSingles
edit- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume no Naka no Rondo (1985)
- sung by Mariko Shiga, EP, Victor Entertainment, KV-3068
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yumemiru Heart (1991)
- (CD) STAR CHILD, KIDA 31
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume wo Dakishimete (1992)
- (CD) STAR CHILD, KIDA 42
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: LOVE CALL (1993)
- (CD) STAR CHILD, 8SSX 69
Albums
edit- Magical Princess Minky Momo: Yume no Naka no Rondo Ongakuhen (1985)
- (LP) Victor Entertainment, JBX-25066
- (CD) Victor Entertainment, VDR-1073
- Magical Princess Minky Momo: Fenarinarsa Song Festival (1985)
- (CD) Victor Entertainment, VDR-1085
- BGM MANIAC LIBRARY 3 Mahou no Princess Minky Momo Mihappyou BGM Shuu (1986)
- (LP) Victor Entertainment, JBX-7003
- (Cassette) Victor Entertainment, VSK-20003
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: DaBaDaBa DaBaDa (1992)
- (CD) King Records KICA-79
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yuki ga Yandara (1992)
- (CD) King Records, KICA-109
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Utau Fairy Tale! (1992)
- (CD) King Records, KICA-120
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: LOVE STAGE (1993)
- (CD) King Records, KICA-131
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume ni Kakeru Hashi (1993)
- (CD) King Records, KICA-146
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Someday My Prince Will Come (1994)
- (CD) Victor Entertainment, VICL-23060 (also released on LP)
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Tabidachi no Eki (1994)
- (CD) King Records, KICA-196
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Someday My Prince Will Come TV/OVA (1994)
- (CD) Victor Entertainment, VICL-23060
- Dendō Twin Series Magical Princess Minky Momo TV-ban OVA-ban (1999)
- (CD) Victor Entertainment, VICL-60419/20
Compilations
editThese albums have songs from multiple shows. The applicable tracks are in bold.
- Emotion 20th Anniversary Theme Collection - OVA & Movie
- (CD) Victor Entertainment, VICL-60938
- Disc 1
- Dallos no Theme (Horn Spectrum, from Dallos)
- Yume no Naka no Rondo (Mariko Shiga, from La Ronde in My Dream)
- Active Heart (Noriko Sakai, from Gunbuster)
- Try Again... (Noriko Sakai, from Gunbuster)
- The Winner (Miki Matsubara, from Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory)
- Magic (Jacob Wheeler, from Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory)
- Just Fallin' Love: Ikustu mo no Setsunai Yoru no Naka de (Ayako Udagawa, from Dominion)
- Kaze no Tsubasa (Hitomi Mieno, from Haou Taikei Ryuu Knight: Adeu's Legend)
- Point 1 (Yumiko Takahashi, from Haou Taikei Ryuu Knight: Adeu's Legend)
- Toketeiku Yume no Hate ni (Yayoi Gotō, from Iria: Zeiram the Animation)
- 100mph no Yūki (Sakiko Tamagawa and Akiko Hiramatsu, from You're Under Arrest)
- Arittake no Jōnetsu de (Sakiko Tamagawa and Akiko Hiramatsu, from You're Under Arrest)
- After, in the Dark: Torch Song (Mai Yamane and Gabriela Robin, from Macross Plus)
- Inori no Asa (Miwako Saitō, from Shamanic Princess)
- Omoide no Mori (Miwako Saitō, from Shamanic Princess)
- Future Shock (cherry, from Birdy the Mighty)
- Disc 2
- Ai, Oboete Imasu ka (long version) (Mari Iijima, from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?)
- Tenshi no Enogu (Mari Iijima, from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?)
- Akira no Theme (Geinoh Yamashirogumi, from Akira)
- Voices (Akino Arai, from Macross Plus (movie edition))
- Heart & Soul (Emilia with Basara Nekki, from Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!)
- In Yer Memory (Takkyū Ishino, from Memories)
- Calling (Nitro, from You're Under Arrest: The Movie)
- Tōi Kono Machi de (Naomi Kaitani, from Cardcaptor Sakura)
- Ashita e no Melody (Chaka, from Cardcaptor Sakura)
- Yubiwa (single version) (Maaya Sakamoto, from The Vision of Escaflowne)
- Grace - Jinroh Main Theme - Omega (Hajime Mizoguchi, from Jin-Roh)
- Ask DNA (The Seatbelts, from Cowboy Bebop: The Movie)
References
edit- ^ Chapman, Paul (2015-03-03). ""Magical Princess Minky Momo" Lip Balm Will Save You from Chapped Lips". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Shudo, Takeshi (2006-06-28). "第55回 『ミンキーモモ』は「ロリコン」を受けて立つ？" (in Japanese). Web Anime Style. Archived from the original on 2007-03-11. Retrieved November 19, 2006.
- ^ "Reed Reveals New Minky Momo Magical Girl Project". Anime News Network. February 16, 2009. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ Yuyama, Kunihiko (1984-04-30). "「激走ミンキーモモ」". In Animage Editorial department (ed.). Peach Book いつかきっと. アニメージュ文庫 (in Japanese) (first ed.). Tokyo: Tokuma Shoten. p. 26. ISBN 4-19-669508-6. 「おもしろければ、何をやってもいい.これが「ミンキーモモ」を作っていく上での基本方針でした」
- ^ Bloom, John (March 1986). "Play it again, Sam". D Magazine. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "The Greek of Toledo; a romantic narrative about El Greco. By Elizabeth Borton DeTrevino". Copyright Encyclopedia. Advameg, Inc. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
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- ^ Shahibulah, M. (March 20, 1988). "Today's Viewing". New Straits Times. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Anime Bargain Bin Reviews - Gigi & the Fountain of Youth aka Magical Princess Minky Momo". Archived from the original on April 19, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "William Winckler Prod. to Release Minky Momo Magical Girl Anime as English-Dubbed Features". Anime News Network. March 9, 2015. Archived from the original on September 22, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "William Winckler Productions Official Fanpage". William Winckler Productions. May 14, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ Hazra, Adriana (January 23, 2024). "Crunchyroll Adds 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess,' Fairy Princess Minky Momo Anime in India". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Sugawa, Akiko (February 26, 2015). "Children of Sailor Moon: The Evolution of Magical Girls in Japanese Anime". Nippon.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Toole, Michael (November 3, 2013). "Reed All About It". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 1, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ a b Alt, Matthew (May 24, 2012). "An Interview with Patrick W. Galbraith on Otaku Culture - Part Two". Neojapanisme. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (September 29, 2012). "6 Trailblazing Shojo "Deconstructions" You Should Be Watching". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
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External links
edit- Fairy Princess Minky Momo aka Magical Princess Gigi (1982 TV series, 63 episodes) (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Yume no Naka no Rondo (La ronde in my dream aka Gigi and the Fountain of Youth) 1985 OVA (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume wo Dakishimete (Hold on to Your Dreams) 1991 TV series, 65 episodes (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia (62 main episodes, plus special episodes 46.5, 53.5 and 58.5)
- Minky Momo in Yume ni Kakeru Hashi (The Bridge Over Dreams) 1993 OVA) (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Minky Momo in Tabidachi no Eki (The Station of Your Memories) 1994 OVA) (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Mahô no purinsesu Minkî Momo (1982) at IMDb
- Mahô no purinsesu Minkî Momo (1991) at IMDb
- Fairy Princess Minky Momo 1st Archived 2017-07-06 at the Wayback Machine at Production Reed's website
- Fairy Princess Minky Momo - La ronde in my dream Archived 2016-03-09 at the Wayback Machine at Production Reed's website
- Fairy Princess Minky Momo 2nd Archived 2016-03-09 at the Wayback Machine at Production Reed's website
- Fairy Princess Minky Momo official website
- Studio Live page (1991 TV series)