Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985–1986)

TV ShowEndedNippon TVAnimation, Family, Comedy, Kids1 season, 38 episodes
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Plot

Kazuki Mai, an elementary schoolgirl, wanted to be a magician but her skills weren't good enough for her to join her grandparents' Magiccarat troupe. One day she sees a light enter a strange heart-shaped mirror. The light is actually a mirror fairy named Topo, who takes over her favourite stuffed toy, a flying squirrel and gives her a bracelet with the 4 card suits. The bracelet can turn into a bubble wand which transforms Mai into the 18 year old magician Magical Emi, who uses her magic to help people and participate in her grandparents' shows.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E38Goodbye Dream-Colored MagicianS01E38 · 6.0
  2. 02Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E16Wonderful Powerful DriverS01E16 · 3.0

Episodes by season

Season0138Episodes1985–86Aired 4.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E01A Wonder is Born, Magical StarJune 7, 1985—
  2. S01E02Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E02Debut by Magic, Live BroadcastJune 14, 1985—
  3. S01E03Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E03The Boxing That Guy LikesJune 21, 1985—
  4. S01E04Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E04The Color of Wonder, HappinessJune 28, 1985—
  5. S01E05Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E05Star Festival Fantasy in the RainJuly 5, 1985—
  6. S01E06Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E06Holding Shinings of a Star in SecretJuly 12, 1985—
  7. S01E07Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E07Home Ec. Primer During Summer BreakJuly 19, 1985—
  8. S01E08Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E08The Best Kid on the BeachJuly 26, 1985—
  9. S01E09Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E09I Hate Boxing!August 2, 1985—
  10. S01E10Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E10Highland Train -- Where is the UFO!?August 9, 1985—
  11. S01E11Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E11The Secret Life of a StarAugust 16, 1985—
  12. S01E12Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E12Summer Is Glowing-colored MemoriesAugust 23, 1985—
  13. S01E13Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E13The Home Tutor is 16 Years OldAugust 30, 1985—
  14. S01E14Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E14Kotemaridai's Flowery StageSeptember 6, 1985—
  15. S01E15Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E15The Pinwheel the Wind Left BehindSeptember 13, 1985—
  16. S01E16Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E16Wonderful Powerful DriverSeptember 20, 1985 3.0
  17. S01E17Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E17Wavering Feelings, the School FestivalSeptember 27, 1985—
  18. S01E18Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E18The Magic Light of DreamsOctober 4, 1985—
  19. S01E19Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E19Romance through the GlassOctober 11, 1985—
  20. S01E20Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E20Dangerous Shutter ChanceOctober 18, 1985—
  21. S01E21Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E21Go for It! Thrilling Game!October 25, 1985—
  22. S01E22Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E22Dry Fall Wind, Heart PatternNovember 1, 1985—
  23. S01E23Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E23I'm Sorry, Mii-chanNovember 8, 1985—
  24. S01E24Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E24The Bell Tolls AnewNovember 15, 1985—
  25. S01E25Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E25A Cute VisitorNovember 22, 1985—
  26. S01E26Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E26The Shower of Withered LeavesJanuary 6, 1986—
  27. S01E27Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E27Kokubunji-san's Murder CaseDecember 6, 1985—
  28. S01E28Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E28When the Moon Sets, the Sun RisesDecember 13, 1985—
  29. S01E29Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E29Snowy Scene DreamlandDecember 20, 1985—
  30. S01E30Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E30Wine-Colored PartyDecember 27, 1985—
  31. S01E31Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E31Devoted Couple's Zig-Zag PatternJanuary 10, 1986—
  32. S01E32Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E32Candid Surprise in the BathroomJanuary 17, 1986—
  33. S01E33Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E33Fly! Snow DragonJanuary 24, 1986—
  34. S01E34Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E34Sweet of Love and SorrowJanuary 31, 1986—
  35. S01E35Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E35Welcome to the Fairy Forest!February 7, 1986—
  36. S01E36Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E36Alone in the North WindFebruary 14, 1986—
  37. S01E37Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E37A Difficult ChoiceFebruary 21, 1986—
  38. S01E38Magical Emi, the Magic Star S01E38Goodbye Dream-Colored MagicianFebruary 28, 1986 6.0

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Yoko ObataYoko ObataMai Kazuki / Magical Emi (voice)

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