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Magical DoReMi

Magical DoReMi
★ 8.4/10•1999•25m•TV-Y•Animation•Comedy•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Ojamajo Doremi, known as Magical DoReMi internationally, is a magical girl anime television series created by Toei Animation in 1999. It focuses on elementary school students who become witch apprentices. Led by Doremi Harukaze, the girls must maintain their double lives in secret. Ojamajo Doremi has been followed up by three direct sequels, lasting until its end in 2003. During the television series' runtime, two companion films were released in theaters. The English dub, produced by 4Kids Entertainment, released a preview episode in the US airing on August 13, 2005, and the first episode on September 10, 2005.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateFeb 7, 1999

Episodes

Episode 1 - Now I Am a WitchlingE125m

Now I Am a Witchling

Doremi Harukaze comes across a magic shop and calls out the owner, Majorika, for being a witch, turning the latter into a witch frog. Now, she must become a witch apprentice herself to return Majorika to her normal self.

Feb 7, 1999

Episode 2 - Being Dorie, Being ReanneE225m

Being Dorie, Being Reanne

Doremi and her best friend Hazuki Fujiwara want to swap lives for a day, as they both feel that the other is luckier. However, this leads to a few consequences.

Feb 14, 1999

Episode 3 - The Spit Curl GirlE325m

The Spit Curl Girl

A new girl named Aiko Senōō from Osaka transfers to Doremi's class and unintentionally upsets Doremi and Hazuki at first. Once Doremi gets to know her, she befriends her and tries to find ways to cheer her up on Parents' Day at school.

Feb 21, 1999

Episode 4 - Dustin' the Old Rusty BroomE425m

Dustin' the Old Rusty Broom

Hazuki and Aiko find out Doremi's secret of being a witch apprentice after the stunt she pulls on Parents' Day, so they must also become witch apprentices to protect Doremi. The three girls redecorate the magic shop with a more cheerful design after Doremi accidentally destroys the shop.

Feb 28, 1999

Episode 5 - Witch Conya of the LunaverseE525m

Witch Conya of the Lunaverse

After fixing up the magic shop and dubbing it Mahōdō, the girls await their first customers and are visited by a singing witch wholesaler Dela.

Mar 7, 1999

Episode 6 - Believing BelindaE625m

Believing Belinda

Nobuko Yokokawa is a liar in the girls' class, but nevertheless amuses everyone with her imaginative stories. When Aiko believes in her and realizes she lied, she becomes very hurt.

Mar 14, 1999

Episode 7 - Caitlyn's Day OutE725m

Caitlyn's Day Out

The three girls prepare to take their first witch exam, but Doremi must spend the day supervising her younger sister Pop. Pop wants to go to her grandparent's house by train by herself. When it comes to exam time, Hazuki and Aiko earn fairies for passing the exam. Doremi fails the exam, so she doesn't get a fairy.

Mar 21, 1999

Episode 8 - Finally a Fairy!E825m

Finally a Fairy!

After failing to pass the level 9 exam, Doremi is given another chance. Her goal is to find medicine for Motamota. Luckily, Doremi passes and gets her fairy, but she does it with the help of Aiko and Hazuki, who come to see her out of worry.

Mar 28, 1999

Episode 9 - A Runaway FairyE925m

A Runaway Fairy

Doremi's fairy Dodo runs off after being scolded, so the girls use their new magic spell, Magical Stage, to try and find her.

Apr 4, 1999

Episode 10 - Trouble in StoreE1025m

Trouble in Store

Miss Seki and the vice principal drop by the magic shop after photos of the girls working there arise.

Apr 11, 1999

Episode 11 - You Don't Bring Me FlowersE1125m

You Don't Bring Me Flowers

After being insulted by Takao Kimura, Marina Koizumi refuses to take care of the school's flowers. Hazuki is determined to help Marina realize Kimura is remorseful.

Apr 18, 1999

Episode 12 - He Ain't Pelé, He's My BrotherE1225m

He Ain't Pelé, He's My Brother

A young boy named Misaki Shibayama trades in his favorite shirt to get a charm to help his older brother Daichi play in a soccer game.

Apr 25, 1999

Episode 13 - Parsley and RosemaryE1325m

Parsley and Rosemary

The girls take the Level 8 Exam in which they have three hours to clear three obstacles unknowingly chosen beforehand.

May 2, 1999

Episode 14 - A Tall OrderE1425m

A Tall Order

Majorika gets purchased by Pop. Pop treats Majorika like a plush toy and she takes her to school one day.

May 9, 1999

Episode 15 - Patina Goes to KindergartenE1525m

Patina Goes to Kindergarten

Majorika gets purchased by Pop. Pop treats Majorika like a plush toy and she takes her to school one day.

May 16, 1999

Episode 16 - Gone FishinE1625m

Gone Fishin

Doremi's father takes her and her friends on a fishing trip with a young boy who shares his passion.

May 23, 1999

Episode 17 - Sketches of PainE1725m

Sketches of Pain

Masaru Yada gets arrested, and no one else besides Hazuki and Miss Seki believes that he did nothing wrong. With Miss Seki's job on the line, Doremi, Hazuki and Aiko use their magic to find out if the rumors behind Yada are true.

May 30, 1999

Episode 18 - The Flora TestE1825m

The Flora Test

After a fluke grants them immediate success on the Level 7 Exam, the girls find out that Nanako Okada refuses to take care of the school's rabbits and use their new powers to find out why. They learn that Nanako once lost her puppy and is afraid to have another pet because she thinks the same thing might happen.

Jun 6, 1999

Episode 19 - Uncle Mick and His SidekickE1925m

Uncle Mick and His Sidekick

On the last day without magic for breaking the laws of the Witch World, Hazuki is kidnapped by two conmen and only Doremi and Aiko can rescue her.

Jun 13, 1999

Episode 20 - Get on the BusE2025m

Get on the Bus

Majorika loses her shop to Dela in a card game, and her arch-rival Majoruka takes over.

Jun 20, 1999

Episode 21 - The Mystery WindE2125m

The Mystery Wind

After noticing that the people around them are becoming ill due to Majoruka's charms, Aiko, Doremi, and Hazuki use their magic to break the spell.

Jun 27, 1999

Episode 22 - We Need a WandawhirlE2225m

We Need a Wandawhirl

With the shop under enemy control, the girls must find a way to get in to take their Level 6 Exam.

Jul 4, 1999

Episode 23 - Mirabelle's BluesE2325m

Mirabelle's Blues

After her father gives Aiko a new harmonica and decides to throw away the old, cherished one, she runs off to Hazuki's house. There, they find an extra magic bead, which they use to gain entrance to their exam.

Jul 11, 1999

Episode 24 - Down in the DumpsE2425m

Down in the Dumps

The girls get a hold of Majoruka's crystal ball and are challenged to a magical duel for control of the shop.

Jul 18, 1999

Episode 25 - The New Witch on the BlockE2525m

The New Witch on the Block

Pop is appointed as a witch apprentice after witnessing her sister and friends perform magic. She uses magic to create ghosts at her kindergarten sleepover, and Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko help clean up her mess.

Jul 25, 1999

Episode 26 - That Darn Evil CatE2625m

That Darn Evil Cat

When returning the injured Kanae Īda to her father's steak shop, Doremi and the others discover the pall of bad luck covering the place and set out to uncover the mystery. They are appointed as Pureleine by the Queen to capture Bad Cards, as they have hearts pure enough to be able to do so.

Aug 1, 1999

Episode 27 - You Ought Not to Be in PicturesE2725m

You Ought Not to Be in Pictures

The girls receive the Purelein Personal Computer from the Queen to capture the Bad Cards that exist in the Human World. Upon start-up, they are introduced to Oyajīde, the captive wizard who let loose the cards.

Aug 8, 1999

Episode 28 - Love Serving LoveE2825m

Love Serving Love

Doremi comes across a cute tennis player named Yutaka Kashiwag at Hazuki's summer house and falls head over heels for him, but her snobby classmate Reika Tamaki also has an eye on him.

Aug 15, 1999

Episode 29 - To Catch a ThiefE2925m

To Catch a Thief

Doremi accidentally loses her tap at the Summer Festival.

Aug 22, 1999

Episode 30 - I Want to See a Ghost!E3025m

I Want to See a Ghost!

Doremi, Hazuki, Aiko, and their classmates head to Nobuaki Yamauchi's temple to share ghost stories and test their courage.

Aug 29, 1999

Episode 31 - Careful What You Witch ForE3125m

Careful What You Witch For

Upon returning to school from summer vacation, the girls become interested in their classmate Shino Hanada's trip to Mongolia. At the same time, they are due to take the Level 5 Exam.

Sep 5, 1999

Episode 32 - Scooter for PresidentE3225m

Scooter for President

Masaharu Miyamoto, with the support of Doremi and her friends, challenges Tamaki's bid for class president.

Sep 12, 1999

Episode 33 - Born to RunE3325m

Born to Run

It's the day of the school's Sports Festival, but trouble begins to plague the events.

Sep 19, 1999

Episode 34 - Mo' Mirabelle's BluesE3425m

Mo' Mirabelle's Blues

Aiko's mother comes to visit, but she is unable to face her daughter. Upon finding out, Aiko heads to her mother's house in Hannan City to meet her.

Sep 26, 1999

Episode 35 - The Lyin' Witch and her WardrobeE3525m

The Lyin' Witch and her Wardrobe

The famous pop star and child actress Onpu Segawa becomes the new student in class. After a local audition, the girls find out that she is a witch apprentice under Majoruka.

Oct 3, 1999

Episode 36 - Obstacle Schmob-stacleE3625m

Obstacle Schmob-stacle

For the Level 4 Exam, the witch apprentices must race the Witch World's fastest hare and tortoise through an obstacle course.

Oct 10, 1999

Episode 37 - The Lost GreenlingsE3725m

The Lost Greenlings

An intense storm in the Witch World blows a group of magic frogs into the Human World, and the girls must return them before anyone finds out.

Oct 17, 1999

Episode 38 - Of Monsters and WitchlingsE3825m

Of Monsters and Witchlings

Ryōta Hayashi is obsessed with monsters, specifically Gazamadon, and everyone scolds him for it. He becomes so upset, he puts all his monster goods away.

Oct 24, 1999

Episode 39 - Skater LoveE3925m

Skater Love

When Maki Higuchi's brother in middle school, Shūzou Higuchi, sees Onpu in her witch apprentice outfit, she uses her magic to make him fall in love with someone else, which turns out to be Doremi.

Oct 31, 1999

Episode 40 - The 3-Door TestE4025m

The 3-Door Test

The girls go to take the Level 3 Exam, hoping to pass so they can be granted each a seedling that eventually sprouts into a tree and yields an endless supply of magic spheres. Surprisingly, the exam is one they will have to take separately. They each must pass through a door into their own world to encounter a series of events that will test their own individual strengths and are only allowed to use magic twice. The girls also must also complete the exam in one hour or else they will fail.

Nov 14, 1999

Episode 41 - There's No Business Like Shogi BusinessE4125m

There's No Business Like Shogi Business

Shōta Taniyama loves the game shogi and is able to defeat the vice-principal, but his parents are against his desire to play. With the help of Miss Seki, they allow him to play in an upcoming tournament. Taniyama makes it to the final round but becomes nervous whenever he touches a certain piece. Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko use this clue to identify the presence of a Bad Card.

Nov 21, 1999

Episode 42 - Morph than a FeelingE4225m

Morph than a Feeling

Kōta Amano, a boy obsessed with hero shows, is challenged to a fight by an upperclassman, who mistakenly believes he is dating Onpu.

Nov 28, 1999

Episode 43 - Parental GuidanceE4325m

Parental Guidance

Tamaki decides to run away after thinking her father doesn't care because he never punishes her. She is accompanied by Shiori Nakayama, who has been out of school due to illness and also has problems with her father.

Dec 5, 1999

Episode 44 - Candi Is DandyE4425m

Candi Is Dandy

Mutsumi Kudō, the strongest fighter in class, looks up to professional wrestler Candy Itō but becomes disappointed when she announces a possible retirement.

Dec 12, 1999

Episode 45 - Saving SantaE4525m

Saving Santa

An ailing Santa Claus enlists the help of Doremi and the girls to deliver presents.

Dec 19, 1999

Episode 46 - Just Like MagicE4625m

Just Like Magic

The girls help Michiaki Watabe with his magic show when his father is unable to. For the Level 2 Exam, Doremi and friends are given the task of entertaining a group of witches at a talent show.

Dec 26, 1999

Episode 47 - The Date CrasherE4725m

The Date Crasher

Aiko's father's boss arranges a meeting with his daughter Midori for a possible marriage, but Aiko is not ready for another mother.

Jan 2, 2000

Episode 48 - Geek LoveE4825m

Geek Love

Gōji Nakata becomes one of the many victims of a prank e-mail sent by Hehe asking for a date with Onpu.

Jan 9, 2000

Episode 49 - Train a CominE4925m

Train a Comin

Onpu's father, whom Onpu hasn't seen in six months, is conducting a new express train. So, she tries to get through her audition to meet him before he leaves again.

Jan 16, 2000

Episode 50 - The Final TestE5025m

The Final Test

The Level 1 Exam gives the girls the task of using magic to help someone and receiving thanks. However, things take a turn for the worse when their secret is discovered and spread around town.

Jan 23, 2000

Episode 51 - The Hardest Test of AllE5125m

The Hardest Test of All

Onpu uses her magic to make everyone forget about what they discovered but is punished into a hundred-year sleep because of it. Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko must decide if they will give up being witches to save their friend.

Jan 30, 2000

Actors

Chiemi Chiba

Chiemi Chiba

Doremi Harukaze

Tomoko Akiya

Tomoko Akiya

Hazuki Fujiwara

Yuki Matsuoka

Yuki Matsuoka

Aiko Senō

Rumi Shishido

Rumi Shishido

Onpu Segawa

Nami Miyahara

Nami Miyahara

Masaru Yada

Megumi Takamura

Lala

Naomi Nagasawa

Naomi Nagasawa

Majorika

Sawa Ishige

Sawa Ishige

Pop Harukaze

Ai Nagano

Ai Nagano

Reika Tamaki

Chigusa Ikeda

Shino Hanada

Mari Adachi

Mari Adachi

Onpu's Mom

Kyoko Donowaki

Kyoko Donowaki

Nobuko Yokokawa

Tomoko Hiratsuji

Atsuko Okamura

Yuka Imai

Yuka Imai

Joou-sama

Nanaho Katsuragi

Nanaho Katsuragi

Seki-sensei (voice)

Yuuko Kawasaki

Mota

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The Morose Mononokean

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