Cheeky Angel 2002
What is Cheeky Angel?
Cheeky Angel is a comedy romance action series based on the manga by Hiroyuki Nishimori. The narrative follows the experiences of a fifteen-year-old schoolgirl named Megumi Amatsuka.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 7, 2002
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2003
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- ANIMAX
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 50 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Cheeky Angel is a comedy romance action series based on the manga by Hiroyuki Nishimori. The narrative follows the experiences of a fifteen-year-old schoolgirl named Megumi Amatsuka. Megumi is a popular and beautiful character known for her tomboyish nature and frequent involvement in fights. The story centers on a secret regarding her past, as she was originally a boy. The source material for the series was serialized in Shonen Sunday and eventually collected into twenty tankobon volumes. In 2001, the manga received the Shogakukan Manga Award for the shonen category. The television adaptation of this story was produced as a fifty-episode anime series. The program focuses on the adventures of the protagonist as she navigates her daily life while maintaining her secret identity. The series combines elements of comedy, romance, and action to depict the life of the central character. The original manga was written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Nishimori, providing the foundation for the animated television production that followed the success of the printed volumes.
Should you watch it?
“A tomboyish teen with a secret past fights for love and identity.”
- lighthearted mix of action and romance
- unique gender-bending premise
- energetic and fun tone
- may feel dated to some viewers
- romantic plotlines can be predictable
you enjoy school-based anime with humor and heartfelt moments.
suitable for teens and up, with mild action and comedic romance.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Meeting at Full Speed. Is the Angel Male or Female? Apr 7, 2002
- E2 What's Wrong? My Angel! Apr 14, 2002
- E3 This Is the Man's Hand That Defeats All with a Single Blow! Apr 21, 2002
- E4 The Angel Dances Down from the Sky... Apr 28, 2002
- E5 I Love You! I Love You Too! May 5, 2002
- E6 Let's Try to Get Closer to Her Secret! May 12, 2002
- E7 I Will Become a Woman!!? May 19, 2002
- E8 Such an Annoying Guy. Righteous Idiot, Kobayashi May 26, 2002
- E9 A Magical Book! I Don't Want Megumi to Be a Guy! Jun 2, 2002
- E10 Smash It! The Little Demon's Curse!! Jun 16, 2002
- E11 It's a Date Megu, I'll Show You What a Great Guy I Can Be! Jun 23, 2002
- E12 I Am Cursed After All! Jun 30, 2002
- E13 Somehow Osaka?! The Dreaming Girl Is a Big Thief?! (Why Osaka!?) Jul 7, 2002
- E14 I Want to Die Between Your Soft White Legs!! Jul 14, 2002
- E15 We Can Meet the Old Magician! Jul 21, 2002
- E16 Don`t Point to My Weakness! Giant Crayfish Fishing. Jul 28, 2002
- E17 The Worst Person Has Come! Keiko Appears!! Aug 4, 2002
- E18 Man's Battle! A Warrior and an Average Guy?! Aug 11, 2002
- E19 Megumi vs. Keiko: I Will Raise a Strong Man! Aug 18, 2002
- E20 Miki's Fiance!? I''ll Protect You No Matter What! Aug 25, 2002
- E21 Operation Marriage Interference! No Miki for the Smooth-Talking Bastard!! Sep 1, 2002
- E22 Forget Credentials and Politics! This Is the Power of Love! Sep 8, 2002
- E23 Of Course There Are Decent Men! Mother Has a Very Surprising Interview! Sep 15, 2002
- E24 Soga's Woman? My Cute Legs Will Take Her Out! Sep 22, 2002
- E25 The Woman's Enemy, Genzo!? What Is the Scar on His Cheek~! Sep 29, 2002
- E26 Don't Hold Me in Your Arms! Who Is Setsuka!? Oct 6, 2002
- E27 A Kiss!? My Curse Is Loosened! Oct 13, 2002
- E28 I'm Changing Back to a Boy! It's a Showdown!! Oct 20, 2002
- E29 You Pervert Bastard, Beautiful Megu Will Take Care of You! Oct 27, 2002
- E30 A Punishment or a Curse!? Not Bad, Genzo! Nov 3, 2002
- E31 Megu in a Locked Room! Men Are All Trouble! Nov 10, 2002
- E32 The Girl Keiko Fell in Love With! M-Me~!? Nov 17, 2002
- E33 Can You Beat the Little Devil's Magic? Pervert Power! Nov 24, 2002
- E34 A Must-See! An Apron-Clad Megumi!! A Cooking Contest! Dec 1, 2002
- E35 Genzo, You Can't Run Away! It's Seppuku for You~! Dec 8, 2002
- E36 Megu's Yukata Appearance! Why Are You Running Away~! Dec 15, 2002
- E37 Yamato Nadeshiko Cup Part 1, Who Is the Fated Partner!? Fujiki Sees a Hawk Dec 22, 2002
- E38 Yamato Nadeshiko Cup Part 2, Who's Afraid of a Boxer's Punch! Megu Executes with Grace! Jan 5, 2003
- E39 Yamato Nadeshiko Cup Part 3, Megumi VS Keiko It's a Ghostly Battle! Jan 12, 2003
- E40 Yamato Nadeshiko Cup Part 4, Yanagizawa's Revenge It's Okay, I'm Not a Girl Jan 19, 2003
- E41 Yamato Nadeshiko Cup Part 5, Miki Gets Angry! Who's a Man? Stupid Megumi! Jan 26, 2003
- E42 Yamato Nadeshiko Cup Part 6, I'm Strong. If You Make It Seem Like I Cried, Then I'll Crush You and End Everything! Feb 2, 2003
- E43 A Date with a Prince!? Megu Is a Princess!? Feb 9, 2003
- E44 Kappa Kappa Fujiki? I Saw a Mermaid in the Midsummer Sea! Feb 16, 2003
- E45 The Stone-Breaking Samurai - If You Want Miki, You'll Have to Defeat Me First! Feb 23, 2003
- E46 It's Our Field Trip! It's a Confession! It's the Love Comedy Samurai~?! Mar 2, 2003
- E47 I'm Miki's Prince! Hiyo, Silver~!! Mar 9, 2003
- E48 Gakusan's Game Begins! Fujiki's "Love" Explosion~!! Mar 16, 2003
- E49 Reach to Miki's Confined Heart, Rock-Breaking Power! Mar 23, 2003
- E50 Kiss, the Magic Will Be Dispelled! Is the Angel a Boy or a Girl? Mar 30, 2003
Frequently asked questions
Is Cheeky Angel based on a manga?
Yes, it is based on a manga by Hiroyuki Nishimori.
How many episodes are there?
The anime series has 50 episodes.
What genre is Cheeky Angel?
It is a comedy, romance, and action series.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Megumi Amatsuka, a tomboyish schoolgirl with a secret.
Was the manga successful?
Yes, it won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen in 2001.