"Magical Princess Minky Momo" Review: A Story of Dreams and Hopes

Magical Princess Minky Momo - A story of dreams and hopes

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

March 1982

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo Broadcasting

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 63

■Original Story

Production Lead

■ Director

・General Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

■ Production

Produced by: Yomiko Advertising, Ashi Productions

■Works

©PRODUCTION REED 1982

■ Story

Fenarinasa was once a magical country on Earth, but as people lost their dreams and hopes, they left the Earth. The King felt very lonely, so he sent his daughter Minky Momo to Earth. On Earth, Momo would give people dreams, and a jewel called a Happy Tear would fit into the crown of the royal palace. If all 12 jewels were collected, Fenarinasa would be able to return to Earth. To help people regain their dreams and hopes, Minky Momo, Princess of Fenarinasa, will use her magic to become an adult together with Sindbook, Mocha, and Pipil to make their dreams come true.

■Cast

・Minky Momo/Mami Koyama・King/Hiroshi Masuoka・Princess/Emiko Tsukada・Dad/Rokuro Naya・Mama/Mika Doi・Sindbuk/Isamu Tanonaka・Mocha/Reiko Kito・Pipir/Yuko Mita・Kajira/Shigeru Chiba

■ Main staff

・Planning/Toshihiko Sato ・Composition/Toshiyuki Shuto ・General Director/Kunihiko Yuyama ・Character Design/Toyo Ashida, Ao Misaki, Ayumi Hattori ・Art Director/Torao Arai ・Color Setting/Yuri Nagae ・Sound Director/Fusanobu Fujiyama ・Director of Photography/Takeshi Fukuda (Sankou Productions)
Editing: Toshio Henmi, Shozo Yamazaki Music: Hiroshi Takada Producer: Minoru Ohno (Yomiuri Advertising), Hiroshi Kato, Masaru Umehara Productions: Yomiuri Advertising, Ashi Productions

■ Main Characters

・Minky Momo/
An ordinary, curious girl. A princess sent from Fenarinasa, the land of dreams and hope, to bring back dreams to the people of Earth. With magic, she can become an 18-year-old professional.
·king/
The King of Fenarinasa, who is trying to bring humans closer to the dream world. He has no sense of danger even though he sent his own daughter to the surface world. His catchphrase is "Whatever will be, will be, dabanai dabasa."
・Queen／
A beautiful woman who is completely out of place with the king. A kind-hearted mother who is always worried about Momo.
・Pipir/
She is fashionable and always dreams of love. She believes herself to be quite beautiful and often forgets that she is a small bird.
・Mocha/
He has a strong sense of justice and is passionate. He is always enthusiastic at first, and often fails repeatedly. He often fights with Sindbuk.
・Shindo Book/
She is gentle and easy-going. She is knowledgeable and thinks she knows everything about the world. Her favorite phrase is "That's just the way the world is."
・Dad/
A world-renowned veterinarian. He naturally became a dad after Momo came along. A handsome, generous, and soft-hearted man. He's very affectionate with his mom.
・Mom/
Since Momo arrived, she has been a mother on land. When her father is away, she runs the pet shop. She is beautiful but laid back. She loves her father.

■Subtitle

Episode 1 / Love Love Minky MomoEpisode 2 / Charm Up with GlassesEpisode 3 / Run Super RiderEpisode 4 / The Boy Who Saw the Blue BirdEpisode 5 / The Battle of the Naughty PrinceEpisode 6 / Red Roses on the Tennis CourtEpisode 7 / Do You Like NightingalesEpisode 8 / It's Tough Being a PolicewomanEpisode 9 / Forest Music FestivalEpisode 10 / Highway ChaseEpisode 11 / Love Hairdresser Kitten・Episode 12/Phantom Thief Lupin's Great Counterattack・Episode 13/The Magician and the 11 Boys・Episode 14/The Goal is Ours!・Episode 15/The Runaway Train Won't Stop・Episode 16/Minky Momo in the Wilderness・Episode 17/Love Attack in the Haunted House・Episode 18/Treasure of the Southern Island・Episode 19/The Mechanical Fenarinasa・Episode 20/King of the Jungle・Episode 21/00 Momo in Full Danger・Episode 22/00 Momo is the Code for Victory・Episode 23/The King Who Rolled In・Episode 24/The Wandering Unicorn・Episode 25/Go Miracles・Episode 26/The Demon Bride of the Forest・Episode 27/The Devil's Triangle・Episode 28/The Runaway Egg Episode 29: A UFO Has Come Episode 30: A Spaceship Going Home Episode 31: A Legend Resurrected Episode 32: The Visitor Who Was Too Big Episode 33: An Android's Love Episode 34: The Princess of the Underground Kingdom Episode 35: Dreaming Diamond Episode 36: Great Legacy Episode 37: Trapeze of Love Episode 38: Snow Encounter Episode 39: Minky Mama's Assault Episode 40: Dream Warrior Episode 41: Onegai Santa Claus Episode 42: A Great Plan Full of Mistakes Episode 43: Someday My Prince Will Come Episode 44: An Angel Has Come Down Episode 45: The Day the Magic Disappeared Episode 46: Dream of Fenarinasa Episode 47: MINKY MOMO GRAFETY part1
・Episode 48/MINKY MOMO GRAFETY part2
・Episode 49 / The Mystery of Momo and Momo・Episode 50 / Beware of Apples・Episode 51 / The Last Action・Episode 52 / Mocha and the Penguin・Episode 53 / A Train Running Through a Flower Field・Episode 54 / Fly Albatross・Episode 55 / Love: Apple Once Again・Episode 56 / The Girl in the Sunlight・Episode 57 / Human-Powered Airplane Rhapsody・Episode 58 / Nocturne of the Trickster・Episode 59 / The Legend of a Certain Street Corner・Episode 60 / Time is the Cradle of Love・Episode 61 / Love: Apple Forever・Episode 62 / The Shadow that Creeps Up・Episode 63 / Don't Say Goodbye

■ Related works

TV series "Magical Princess Minky Momo - Embracing a Dream" <30 minutes, 65 episodes>
Theater "Fairy Princess Minky Momo: Rondo in a Dream" <90 minutes>
"Magical Princess Minky Momo vs. Magical Angel Creamy Mami" <3 minutes>
OVA
"MINKY MOMO IN Bridge to Dreams" <40 mins>
"MINKY MOMO IN Departure Station" <30 minutes>
Music clip "Magical Princess Minky Momo: Constellation of the Eyes" <30 min>

Magical Princess Minky Momo - Detailed Review and Recommendation

"Magical Princess Minky Momo," broadcast in 1982, is an anime series with the theme of dreams and hope, and its unique story and characters deeply moved viewers. This work is the story of Princess Minky Momo, who was sent from the magical country of Fenarinasa to the earth, and her struggle to give people dreams and hope. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and background of this work, as well as recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Magical Princess Minky Momo" begins when the magical kingdom of Fenarinasa is separated from the earth. The king sends his daughter Minky Momo to the earth to make plans to bring Fenarinasa back to earth by giving people dreams. This story not only depicts the importance of dreams and hopes, but also deals with many universal themes such as the courage to face difficulties, friendship, and family love.

Particularly memorable are the episodes in which Minky Momo uses magic to become an adult. She transforms into various professions and strives to make people's dreams come true. These episodes teach viewers the wonderfulness of chasing dreams and the importance of hard work. Minky Momo's interactions with her friends, Sindbook, Mocha, and Pipil, also enrich the story, bringing smiles and emotions to viewers.

Character Appeal

Minky Momo is a curious and pure-hearted girl. Her cheerfulness and courage give hope to the viewers. The characters around her are also unique and charming. Each has their own unique charm, such as Sindbook's erudition, Mocha's passion, and Pipil's fashion sense. The story woven by these characters deeply moves the viewers.

In particular, the King's catchphrase "Whatever will be, dabanai dabasa" provides laughs to the audience while also teaching them a life lesson. The Queen's kindness and the loving relationship between the parents also warm the viewers' hearts. With these characters working together to move the story forward, "Magical Princess Minky Momo" is a work that deeply moves the viewers.

Production background and staff

"Magical Princess Minky Momo" was produced by Production Reed and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. Character designs were by Toyoo Ashida, Ao Misaki, and Ayumi Hattori, art direction was by Torao Arai, and music was by Hiroshi Takada. Together, this team created a visually and aurally captivating production.

In particular, Takada Hiroshi's music is an important element in bringing excitement to the story. The opening theme, "To the World of Dreams," gives viewers a sense of dreams and hope, while the ending theme, "Don't Say Goodbye," moves viewers. The character designs are also unique and leave a strong impression on viewers. These elements combine to make "Magical Princess Minky Momo" a work that deeply moves viewers.

Related works and their appeal

There are many related works to "Magical Princess Minky Momo". The TV series "Magical Princess Minky Momo: Embracing Dreams" is made up of 65 episodes and tells a deeper story. The movie "Fairy Princess Minky Momo: Rondo of Dreams" is a 90-minute feature film that goes into more detail about Minky Momo's adventures.

The OVAs "MINKY MOMO IN: Bridge over Dreams" and "MINKY MOMO IN: Departure Station" are 40 and 30 minutes long, respectively, and depict Minky Momo's new adventures. In addition, the music video "Magical Princess Minky Momo: Constellation of the Eyes" is a 30-minute work that allows viewers to enjoy Minky Momo's charm along with the music. These related works will further expand the world of "Magical Princess Minky Momo" and give viewers new excitement.

Recommended points

"Magical Princess Minky Momo" is a work with the theme of dreams and hope, and deeply moves viewers. In particular, Minky Momo's courage and purity, as well as her interactions with her friends, bring smiles to viewers' faces and move them. In addition, many elements, such as the background of the story, the appeal of the characters, and the attention to detail of the production staff, come together to make this work so fascinating.

This work is recommended for a wide range of people, from children to adults. It is especially suitable for those who want to learn the importance of chasing dreams and the courage to face difficulties. In addition, the episodes depicting family love and friendship are perfect for watching with family and friends. "Magical Princess Minky Momo" is a work that will deeply move viewers and give them smiles, so be sure to give it a watch at least once.