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"Mamotte! Lollipop" - A magical pop story of magic and love

"Mamotte! Lollipop" is a TV anime series that aired in 2006, originally a manga serialized in Kodansha's "Monthly Nakayoshi" by Michiyo Kikuta. This work is a comedy-style story with themes of magic and romance, depicting the hectic daily life of the main character Nina. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this anime, as well as recommended points.

Broadcast information

"Mamotte! Lollipop" was broadcast from July 2nd to September 24th, 2006. Each episode is 30 minutes long and consists of 13 episodes in total. It was broadcast on UHF and Kids Station at different times in each region as follows.

• TV Setouchi: July 1, 2006 to September 23, 2006, every Saturday 26:00 to 26:30
• Gifu Broadcasting: July 2, 2006 to September 24, 2006, every Sunday 8:00-8:30
• Chiba TV: July 5, 2006 to September 27, 2006, every Wednesday from 17:00 to 17:30
• TOKYO MX: July 6, 2006 to September 28, 2006, every Thursday from 18:30 to 19:00
• Sun Television: July 7, 2006 to September 29, 2006, every Friday from 7:00 to 7:30
• KBS Kyoto: July 7, 2006 to September 29, 2006, every Friday from 25:45 to 26:15
• Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting: July 8, 2006 to September 30, 2006, every Saturday from 6:45 to 7:15
• Kids Station: July 8, 2006 to September 30, 2006, Saturday 18:30-19:00, Sunday 12:30-13:00, Saturday 7:00-7:30

Production information

The director is Noriyoshi Nakamura, the series composition is Hiroko Tokita, the character design and general animation director is Rie Nishino. Animation coordination is by Studio Comet, animation production is by Sunshine Corporation, and production is by the "Mamotte! Lollipop" Production Committee (Marvelous Entertainment, Sky Perfect Wellthink, Amuse Soft Entertainment).

story

The main character, Yamada Nina, accidentally swallows a "crystal pearl" used in a magic test. From that day on, she begins to have exciting days with the super cool wizard duo Zero and Ichii. Nina's daily life unfolds into a magical pop story of magic and romance.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Nina Yamada: Yui Shoji
• Zero: Miki Otani
• Yew: Taisuke Nakamura
• Sun: Momoko Saito
• Forte: Noriko Namiki
• Go: Yukari Kokubun
• Rocca: Sakura Nogawa
• Wig: Akiko Kobayashi
• Will: Shintaro Asanuma

Main Staff

The main staff are as follows:

• Original story: Michiyo Kikuta (serialized in Kodansha's "Monthly Nakayoshi")
• Director: Noriyoshi Nakamura
• Series Composition: Hiroko Tokita
• Character design and chief animation director: Nishino Rie
• Art director: Akiko Ishida
• Color design: Hajime Sato
• Director of photography: Ayumu Hatori
• Edited by: Kumiko Sakamoto
• Sound Director: Hamano Kazuzo
• Music: 4-ever
• Producers: Reiko Takeshita, Susumu Hieda, Futoshi Nakabayashi
• Animation producer: Matsushita Shuji
• Animation coordination: Studio Comet
• Animation Production: Sunshine Corporation
• Production: "Mamotte! Lollipop" Production Committee (Marvelous Entertainment, SKY PerfecTV Wellthink, Amuse Soft Entertainment)

subtitle

The subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode are as follows:

• POP1: A prince who fell from the sky!? (2006/07/01)
• POP2: Suddenly, we're interrupting you!? (2006/07/08)
• POP3: Kiss? Baby? Lollipop!? (2006/07/15)
• POP4: The Sexy Legend of the Hot Springs!? (2006/07/22)
• POP5: July 17th (2006/07/29)
• POP6: Panic over midterm exams!? (2006/08/05)
• POP7: Summer events are super exciting!? (2006/08/12)
• POP8: Nina is Zero, and Zero is Nina!? (2006/08/19)
• POP9: A fiance appears!? (2006/08/26)
• POP10: ~Zero & Ichii~ Encounter and Bond (2006/09/02)
• POP11: The last present!? (2006/09/09)
• POP12: Goodbye, my lovely prince (2006/09/16)
• POP13: Come back! Protect me! Lollipop (2006/09/23)

Theme songs and music

The opening and ending themes are as follows:

• OP1: Is there only one Poppin' Heart?
• Lyricist: Aki Hata
• Composer: Hiroyuki Maezawa
• Arrangement: Yukari Hashimoto
• Sung by: Clover


• ED1: Kyun Kyun Panic
• Lyrics: Kanasugimijime, Miiko
• Composer: Susumu Kashiwamori
• Arrangement: Susumu Kashiwamori
• Sung by: MOSAIC.WAV

Evaluation and Impressions

"Mamotte! Lollipop" is a comedy anime with themes of magic and romance that has been loved by many viewers. In particular, the chaotic daily life of the main character Nina and her relationship with Zero and Ichii are appealing. The story of the anime is entertaining, faithfully following the atmosphere of the original work while adding original elements.

The character designs are adorable, and Nina's expressions and movements are particularly detailed. The scenes where magic is used are also impressive, making this a visually enjoyable work. The voice actors are also unique, bringing out the charm of each character. In particular, Shoji Yui's performance as Nina and Otani Miki's performance as Zero captured the hearts of viewers.

The music also matches the atmosphere of the work, and the opening theme "Poppin' Heart wa Hitotsu Dake?" and the ending theme "Kyun Kyun Panic" were popular among viewers. The singing ability of Clover and MOSAIC.WAV in particular stands out.

Recommended points

"Mamotte! Lollipop" is recommended for those who want to enjoy a comedy anime with themes of magic and romance. It is especially suitable for the following viewers:

• People who like magical and fantasy-themed works
• People who like comedy anime with romantic elements
• People who like cute character designs
• People who want to enjoy light music and fun stories

This anime is a work that will warm your heart with the relationship between Nina, Zero, and Ichii while enjoying the everyday chaos and magic scenes. Please give it a watch.

Related information

The original manga for "Mamotte! Lollipop" was serialized in Kodansha's "Monthly Nakayoshi". When it was made into an anime, it was based on the episodes from the original manga, but also included original stories. In addition, DVDs and Blu-rays have been released, and there are many comments and reviews after watching.

In addition, fan art and cosplay for this work are also very popular, with many fans interacting with each other on social media and at events. There is also a wide variety of related goods for sale, with character goods and soundtracks being particularly popular.

"Mamotte! Lollipop" is a must-watch for anyone who wants to enjoy a magical pop story of magic and romance. Be sure to immerse yourself in the world of this anime.