Saint Tail 1995
“She'll steal your heart!”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 12, 1995
- Last Aired
- September 12, 1996
- Format
- 1 season · 43 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~16.5 hours (23 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "The Cutest Little Thief!" (★ 6/10)
- Network
- ABC TV
- Where to Stream
- Philo, Cineverse, RetroCrush Amazon Channel
What is Saint Tail?
Saint Tail is a Japanese manga and anime series based on a twenty-four part manga by Megumi Tachikawa. The story was adapted into an anime television series by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, with a total of forty-three episodes and one short broadcast by ABC.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 43
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 12, 1995
- Last aired
- Sep 12, 1996
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- ABC TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Kids
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 12 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 43 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~23 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC TV
Where to watch in United States
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Saint Tail is a Japanese manga and anime series based on a twenty-four part manga by Megumi Tachikawa. The story was adapted into an anime television series by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, with a total of forty-three episodes and one short broadcast by ABC. The series is a blend of fantasy and action, drawing inspiration from Western folklore and magical girl genres. A series of video games was released for the Sega Saturn and Sega Game Gear in Japan, and are considered valuable items among fans. The Tokyopop book summary describes the series as a combination of the "Robin Hood" and "Sailor Moon" genres, suggesting a narrative that involves a heroic character who steals from the wealthy to give to the poor, with elements of magical girl adventure.
Should you watch it?
“A middle school girl leads a double life as a mysterious phantom thief who rights wrongs.”
- engaging phantom thief premise
- classic magical girl aesthetic
- limited availability of dubbed episodes
- dated production quality
Watch it if you enjoy classic magical girl series with a Robin Hood inspired twist.
The series is rated TV-G and is suitable for children.
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Season 1 · 43 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Cutest Little Thief! Mytharc Oct 12, 1995
- E2 A Wonderful Rival! Asuka Jr. Core Oct 13, 1995
- E3 Meimi's Sweetheart is a Hedgehog!? Core Oct 19, 1995
- E4 I Hate Wedding Veils Core Oct 26, 1995
- E5 Legend of Happiness?! The Clock Tower Commotion Core Nov 2, 1995
- E6 New Student Rina. A Formidable Enemy Core Nov 9, 1995
- E7 A First Rendezvous of Tears?! Core Nov 16, 1995
- E8 Danger! Beware of Lost Objects! Core Nov 23, 1995
- E9 Contest Hall in Chaos! Core Nov 30, 1995
- E10 You ... Confessed?? Core Dec 7, 1995
- E11 The Big Scoop! An Uproar at the School Festival! Core Dec 14, 1995
- E12 Surprise! The Large Lizard Santa Claus?! Core Dec 21, 1995
- E13 Mystical Princess Rosa's Mirror Core Jan 11, 1996
- E14 The Platform of Love and Tears Core Jan 18, 1996
- E15 Run After a Jewel Thief! Little, the Naughty Dog Core Jan 25, 1996
- E16 Steal the Chinese Iron Chef! Core Feb 1, 1996
- E17 The Heart Thief of Valentines!? Core Feb 8, 1996
- E18 Danger, Do Not Touch! Super Electric Trap Core Feb 22, 1996
- E19 A Comet Approaches! The Earth's Final Night?? Core Feb 29, 1996
- E20 Recover the Egg of the Mysterious Bird! Core Mar 7, 1996
- E21 Steal the Memorable Harmonica! Core Mar 14, 1996
- E22 The U.F.O. Appears!? A Town in Panic! Core Mar 21, 1996
- E23 A Fake Calling Card? The Secret of the Perfume Trap Core Mar 28, 1996
- E24 Unforgivable! The Bad Guys Destroy a House Core Mar 28, 1996
- E25 A Strong Foe! Confronting Elite Detective Core Apr 11, 1996
- E26 Meimi is Engaged to a Multi-Millionaire's Son!? Core Apr 18, 1996
- E27 Save the Pretty Idol Girl! Core May 2, 1996
- E28 The Mayor's Ambition! Stealing a Swan (Part 1) Mytharc May 16, 1996
- E29 The Mayor's Ambition! Stealing a Swan (Part 2) Mytharc May 23, 1996
- E30 Her True Character Revealed! Meimi's Critical Moment Core Jun 6, 1996
- E31 Steal the Jewel of the Moon! Core Jun 13, 1996
- E32 Steal a Woman's Marathon Running Shoes Core Jun 20, 1996
- E33 A Swordswoman's Wish! To Steal the Excellent Sword Core Jun 27, 1996
- E34 Return the Thoroughbred! Core Jul 5, 1996
- E35 Get Back the "Tree of Happiness" Core Jul 12, 1996
- E36 A Precious Creature of Nature: Save the Beautiful Butterfly! Core Jul 19, 1996
- E37 Phantasmal Masterpiece! A Woman Detective is Back Core Jul 26, 1996
- E38 A Burst of Laughter! The Detective Team Does a Great Job! Core Aug 1, 1996
- E39 "White Dolphin" - Return to the Sea! Core Aug 8, 1996
- E40 Mom's Secret! A Female Thief's Vengeance! Core Aug 15, 1996
- E41 A Formidable Foe!? A Mischievous Pixie's Trap! Core Aug 22, 1996
- E42 Mom's Enemy! Rosemary's Conspiracy Mytharc Sep 5, 1996
- E43 The Final Battle! Save Asuka Jr. Mytharc Sep 12, 1996
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Tail about?
It follows a middle school girl named Meimi Haneoka who transforms into a phantom thief to recover stolen items.
How many episodes are there?
The anime series consists of forty-three episodes and one short.
Who produced the anime?
The series was produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
Is there source material for the show?
Yes, the series is based on a twenty-four part manga written by Megumi Tachikawa.
Were there any video games released?
Yes, video games were released for the Sega Saturn and Sega Game Gear in Japan.
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