Saint Tail 1995
“She'll steal your heart!”
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 43 episodes
- E1 The Cutest Little Thief! Oct 12, 1995
- E2 A Wonderful Rival! Asuka Jr. Oct 13, 1995
- E3 Meimi's Sweetheart is a Hedgehog!? Oct 19, 1995
- E4 I Hate Wedding Veils Oct 26, 1995
- E5 Legend of Happiness?! The Clock Tower Commotion Nov 2, 1995
- E6 New Student Rina. A Formidable Enemy Nov 9, 1995
- E7 A First Rendezvous of Tears?! Nov 16, 1995
- E8 Danger! Beware of Lost Objects! Nov 23, 1995
- E9 Contest Hall in Chaos! Nov 30, 1995
- E10 You ... Confessed?? Dec 7, 1995
- E11 The Big Scoop! An Uproar at the School Festival! Dec 14, 1995
- E12 Surprise! The Large Lizard Santa Claus?! Dec 21, 1995
- E13 Mystical Princess Rosa's Mirror Jan 11, 1996
- E14 The Platform of Love and Tears Jan 18, 1996
- E15 Run After a Jewel Thief! Little, the Naughty Dog Jan 25, 1996
- E16 Steal the Chinese Iron Chef! Feb 1, 1996
- E17 The Heart Thief of Valentines!? Feb 8, 1996
- E18 Danger, Do Not Touch! Super Electric Trap Feb 22, 1996
- E19 A Comet Approaches! The Earth's Final Night?? Feb 29, 1996
- E20 Recover the Egg of the Mysterious Bird! Mar 7, 1996
- E21 Steal the Memorable Harmonica! Mar 14, 1996
- E22 The U.F.O. Appears!? A Town in Panic! Mar 21, 1996
- E23 A Fake Calling Card? The Secret of the Perfume Trap Mar 28, 1996
- E24 Unforgivable! The Bad Guys Destroy a House Mar 28, 1996
- E25 A Strong Foe! Confronting Elite Detective Apr 11, 1996
- E26 Meimi is Engaged to a Multi-Millionaire's Son!? Apr 18, 1996
- E27 Save the Pretty Idol Girl! May 2, 1996
- E28 The Mayor's Ambition! Stealing a Swan (Part 1) May 16, 1996
- E29 The Mayor's Ambition! Stealing a Swan (Part 2) May 23, 1996
- E30 Her True Character Revealed! Meimi's Critical Moment Jun 6, 1996
- E31 Steal the Jewel of the Moon! Jun 13, 1996
- E32 Steal a Woman's Marathon Running Shoes Jun 20, 1996
- E33 A Swordswoman's Wish! To Steal the Excellent Sword Jun 27, 1996
- E34 Return the Thoroughbred! Jul 5, 1996
- E35 Get Back the "Tree of Happiness" Jul 12, 1996
- E36 A Precious Creature of Nature: Save the Beautiful Butterfly! Jul 19, 1996
- E37 Phantasmal Masterpiece! A Woman Detective is Back Jul 26, 1996
- E38 A Burst of Laughter! The Detective Team Does a Great Job! Aug 1, 1996
- E39 "White Dolphin" - Return to the Sea! Aug 8, 1996
- E40 Mom's Secret! A Female Thief's Vengeance! Aug 15, 1996
- E41 A Formidable Foe!? A Mischievous Pixie's Trap! Aug 22, 1996
- E42 Mom's Enemy! Rosemary's Conspiracy Sep 5, 1996
- E43 The Final Battle! Save Asuka Jr. 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.