---
title: "Magical Mako"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/magical-mako-1970"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 22517
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 48
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Magical Mako (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/magical-mako-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Magical Mako is a television series first released in 1970. Catalogued under Animation, Family, Kids. Produced and broadcast by tv asahi. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 48 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover a classic Japanese anime series loosely based on The Little Mermaid."

### Why Watch
- Created by Toei Animation
- Loosely based on a classic fairy tale

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: It is a family and kids animation suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, family, classic, international

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Yugo Serikawa
- **Networks / Studios**: tv asahi

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kazuko Sugiyama**
- **Michiko Hirai**
- **Sachiko Chijimatsu**
- **Ritsuo Sawa**
- **Hiroshi Otake**
- **Hiroko Maruyama**
- **Osamu Ichikawa**
- **Ryuji Saikachi**
- **Mahito Tsujimura**
- **Isao Yatsu**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Magical Mako air?
The series aired in 1970.

### Q: Who created the anime?
It is a Japanese anime series by Toei Animation.

### Q: What is the story based on?
The story is loosely based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale The Little Mermaid.

### Q: What network broadcast the series?
It aired via Nippon Educational TV.

### Q: What are some alternative titles for the show?
It is also known as Mahō no Mako-chan, Mako the Mermaid, Mako-chan’s Magic, Syrenka Mako, and Magical Mako-chan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Magical Mako — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/22517)
- [Magical Mako (1970 - 1971) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/magical-mako)

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