The appeal and reviews of Ojamajo Doremi♯: Delving deeper into the world of magic

"Ojamajo Doremi♯" - A story of magic and growth

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

July 8, 2000 - January 1, 2000

■Distribution company

Toei

■ Eirin Number

26598

■Frequencies

27 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Izumi Toudou

■ Director

・Director: Takuya Igarashi

■ Production

"2000 Summer Toei Anime Fair" Production Committee

■ Story

Until a few years ago, all the children watching TV were babies! By watching the struggles of raising Doremi and her friends, they come to realize that they too were raised with love. "Ojamajo Doremi #" is not a traditional magic anime. "Magic" is an item that can only be acquired through hard work and perseverance.
So, let's all dress up in magical fashion, chant spells to music and dance, and have a great time! And finally, the story will be scaled up even further and will appear on the big screen.

■Cast

Chiemi Chiba and Sawa Ishige
Tomoko Akiya
Yuki Matsuoka Rumi Shishido Ikue Otani
Nagasawa Nanayoshi Takamura Megumi Mochizuki Jyuuta
Shino Yuuka
Ai Nagano
Reiko Fujita
Reiko Kiuchi
Shihomi Mizowaki
Kenji Nomura, Daisuke Kido, Yuko Saito
Perfume by Tokumitsu
Kawasaki Yuuko
YOKO
Tachibana Uko

■ Main staff

・Director / Takuya Igarashi・Producers / Takuya Takaiwa, Mao Tomari, Makoto Yamashina・Original work / Izumi Toudou・Screenplay / Midori Kuriyama・Planning / Hiromi Seki・Animation director / Yoshihiko Umakoshi・Music / Keiichi Oku・Theme song / MAHO-do Manami Komori・Song selection / Sayaka Mizuno・Editing / Shinichi Fukumitsu・Sound recording / Kimiyoshi Kawasaki・Scripter / Naoko Sawai・Sound / Takahisa Ishino・Character concept design / Yoshihiko Umakoshi・Assistant producer / Mutsumi Kido・Production manager / Osamu Homma・Manga / Shizue Takanash・Digital photography director / Tomokazu Shiratori・Digital photography / Atsushi Iwasaki, Kazuhiro Yoshino, Takayoshi Matsudaira, Tomoko Minegishi, Kunihito Noritomo, Terumi Nakayama, Hirochika Yamaguchi, Kogo Onishi, Haruhiko Ishikawa, Naohiro Kaneko, Sanae Hanami, Michiko Fukui, Hidekazu Inoue, Miho Yamamoto, Fumio Hirokawa, art direction; Shinzo Yuki, Tadami Shimokawa, art direction; Hiroshi Misono, special effects; Nao Ota, Nobuhiro Shimokawa, Toshio Katsuoka, Ken Hoshino, CG producer; Toyokazu Hattori, CG assistant producer; Takeshi Himi, CG animator; Kentaro Kawasaki, Naoki Miyahara, Toshio Watanabe, color design; Kunio Tsujita, assistant director; Go Koga

■ Review

"Ojamajo Doremi #" is an anime film released in 2000, produced as a sequel to the TV series "Ojamajo Doremi." This work goes beyond the framework of a magical girl anime and is highly regarded for depicting themes of growth and effort. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and characteristics of the work.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Ojamajo Doremi #" begins with a unique premise in which the main characters are taking care of a baby. This premise evokes in viewers the feeling that "they were also raised with love," and by realistically depicting the difficulties and joys of raising a child, it creates deep empathy. In addition, the concept that magic can be obtained through effort and perseverance provides a good opportunity to teach children the "importance of effort."

The story unfolds on a much larger scale than the TV series, and the scenes projected onto the screen are visually stunning. In particular, the magic and dance scenes have the power to draw the viewer in, with the music and images coming together. This is where director Takuya Igarashi's directing skills have made a major contribution.

Character Development

The main character Doremi and other characters continue to be as charming as they were in the TV series. In particular, the way she grows as she cares for the baby is moving to viewers. The friendship and bonds between Doremi and her friends also deepen, and the fact that you can feel the characters' growth throughout the story is a major attraction of this work.

The acting of the cast is also superb, with the passionate performances of voice actors such as Chiemi Chiba and Sawa Ishige conveying the emotions of the characters realistically. In particular, the performances of the voice actors who play the baby characters bring smiles to the viewers' faces and enhance the lovability of the characters.

Music and Video

The music was composed by Keiichi Oku, and is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the entire work, including the theme song "MAHO-do Komori Manami." The sense of Sayaka Mizuno, who was in charge of song selection, is also outstanding, and the music and visuals work together to draw the viewer into the world of the story.

Visually, the beautiful character designs of animation director Yoshihiko Magoshi and the techniques of digital photography director Tomokazu Shiratori combine to create a beautiful scene on the screen. In particular, the magic and dance scenes are visually very appealing and have the power to draw the viewer in.

Production background and staff

"Ojamajo Doremi #" was produced as part of the "2000 Summer Toei Anime Fair." This fair is an anime film festival held by Toei every summer, bringing together works beloved by many people. "Ojamajo Doremi #" was also a part of this festival, and was loved by many viewers.

Director Takuya Igarashi continues to direct the series, consistently depicting the world of the series. Many staff members, such as screenwriter Midori Kuriyama and animation director Yoshihiko Magoshi, are also continuing to work on the series, helping to maintain the quality of the series.

■Recommendation

"Ojamajo Doremi #" is recommended as a story of growth and effort that goes beyond the framework of a magical girl anime. It is a must-watch for parents who want to teach their children the importance of effort, and for fans of magical girl anime. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy beautiful images and music.

This work can be enjoyed by those who have seen the TV series "Ojamajo Doremi" as well as those who are watching it for the first time. Please watch it with your family and friends and enjoy the story of Doremi and her friends' growth and hard work.

Related information

"Ojamajo Doremi #" was produced as a sequel to the TV series "Ojamajo Doremi." The TV series has four seasons, which are "Ojamajo Doremi," "Ojamajo Doremi #," "Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi," and "Ojamajo Doremi Dokkaan!". By watching these series together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the growth of Doremi and her friends.

"Ojamajo Doremi" has also been adapted into various media, including manga, novels, and games. In particular, the manga version by Shizue Takanash delves even deeper into the worldview of the original work, making it a must-read for fans.

In addition, "Ojamajo Doremi" celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020, with many events and merchandise being released. For fans, it has become an opportunity to feel both nostalgia and newness. Please check out this related information as well.

■ Summary

"Ojamajo Doremi #" is loved by many people as a story of growth and hard work that goes beyond the boundaries of a magical girl anime. The beautiful images and music, as well as the story of the characters' growth, move viewers. Please watch it with your family and friends and enjoy the story of Doremi and her friends' growth and hard work.