Magical Emi, the Magic Star 1985
What is Magical Emi, the Magic Star?
Magical Emi, the Magic Star is a television series that revolves around an elementary schoolgirl who aspires to be a magician. She is a member of her grandparents' Magiccarat troupe but feels her skills are not sufficient.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 7, 1985
- Last aired
- Feb 28, 1986
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Comedy, Kids
- Updated
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Magical Emi, the Magic Star is a television series that revolves around an elementary schoolgirl who aspires to be a magician. She is a member of her grandparents' Magiccarat troupe but feels her skills are not sufficient. The series follows her journey as she encounters a magical event that changes her life. A light enters a strange heart-shaped mirror, which is inhabited by a mirror fairy named Topo. Topo takes over her favorite stuffed toy, a flying squirrel, and gives her a special bracelet. The bracelet has the ability to transform into a bubble wand, which in turn allows the girl to become an 18-year-old magician. As Magical Emi, she uses her magic to help people and participates in her grandparents' shows.
Should you watch it?
“A young girl gains the power to transform into a professional magician with a fairy's help.”
- charming premise
- classic animation style
- limited to elementary school perspective
Watch it if you enjoy classic magical girl anime series involving stage performance and fantasy elements.
The series is categorized as family-friendly animation suitable for children.
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Season 1 · 38 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Wonder is Born, Magical Star Mytharc Jun 7, 1985
- E2 Debut by Magic, Live Broadcast Core Jun 14, 1985
- E3 The Boxing That Guy Likes Core Jun 21, 1985
- E4 The Color of Wonder, Happiness Core Jun 28, 1985
- E5 Star Festival Fantasy in the Rain Core Jul 5, 1985
- E6 Holding Shinings of a Star in Secret Core Jul 12, 1985
- E7 Home Ec. Primer During Summer Break Core Jul 19, 1985
- E8 The Best Kid on the Beach Core Jul 26, 1985
- E9 I Hate Boxing! Core Aug 2, 1985
- E10 Highland Train -- Where is the UFO!? Core Aug 9, 1985
- E11 The Secret Life of a Star Core Aug 16, 1985
- E12 Summer Is Glowing-colored Memories Core Aug 23, 1985
- E13 The Home Tutor is 16 Years Old Core Aug 30, 1985
- E14 Kotemaridai's Flowery Stage Core Sep 6, 1985
- E15 The Pinwheel the Wind Left Behind Core Sep 13, 1985
- E16 Wonderful Powerful Driver Core Sep 20, 1985
- E17 Wavering Feelings, the School Festival Core Sep 27, 1985
- E18 The Magic Light of Dreams Core Oct 4, 1985
- E19 Romance through the Glass Core Oct 11, 1985
- E20 Dangerous Shutter Chance Core Oct 18, 1985
- E21 Go for It! Thrilling Game! Core Oct 25, 1985
- E22 Dry Fall Wind, Heart Pattern Mytharc Nov 1, 1985
- E23 I'm Sorry, Mii-chan Core Nov 8, 1985
- E24 The Bell Tolls Anew Core Nov 15, 1985
- E25 A Cute Visitor Core Nov 22, 1985
- E26 The Shower of Withered Leaves Core Jan 6, 1986
- E27 Kokubunji-san's Murder Case Core Dec 6, 1985
- E28 When the Moon Sets, the Sun Rises Core Dec 13, 1985
- E29 Snowy Scene Dreamland Core Dec 20, 1985
- E30 Wine-Colored Party Core Dec 27, 1985
- E31 Devoted Couple's Zig-Zag Pattern Core Jan 10, 1986
- E32 Candid Surprise in the Bathroom Core Jan 17, 1986
- E33 Fly! Snow Dragon Core Jan 24, 1986
- E34 Sweet of Love and Sorrow Core Jan 31, 1986
- E35 Welcome to the Fairy Forest! Core Feb 7, 1986
- E36 Alone in the North Wind Core Feb 14, 1986
- E37 A Difficult Choice Mytharc Feb 21, 1986
- E38 Goodbye Dream-Colored Magician Mytharc Feb 28, 1986
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows elementary school student Kazuki Mai, who gains magical abilities to perform in her grandparents' troupe.
Who is Topo?
Topo is a mirror fairy who inhabits a stuffed flying squirrel and provides Mai with a magical bracelet.
How does Mai transform?
She uses a bracelet featuring the four card suits that turns into a bubble wand to become Magical Emi.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Studio Pierrot.
Was there a manga version?
Yes, the series was released simultaneously as a manga illustrated by Kiyoko Arai.
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