Magical Star Magical Emi - Recommendations

• TV (52 eps)
• 1983 - 1984

Yuu was having a typical day until she saw a large dream-like ship in the skies. After being pulled aboard, she inadvertently helped one of the aliens living within it; and to reward her, the alien gave her a gift: magical powers that Yuu can use in any way she sees fit for a full year! Using her new magical wand, Yuu is able to transform herself at will into the pop idol Creamy Mami – a girl who is highly sought after both by production agencies. However, she is also desired by Yuu’s childhood friend Toshio, even though he has no interest in the more homely Yuu. Can Yuu fulfill her dreams, win the heart of her love, stand strong against the rivalry of her peers and be the best idol she can be?

• TV (26 eps)
• 1998

Miho Shinohara is a typical 9-year-old who is fascinated with showbiz and dreams of stardom. One day she meets a stranger who gives her 2 dolls, who later reveal themselves as magical dinosaurs named Pigu and Megu! They give her the special ability to draw clothing on a special drawing pad and turn it into reality, as well as transform her body into a teenager’s. One day, by chance, she is spotted by the president of a talent agency, Lyrical Productions. She lands her first job as a model, hence taking her first step into showbiz; but the road to stardom is still long and challenging. Can she, disguised as Lala, become an idol?

• Other (2 eps)
• 2015 - 2016

In a future not too distant from ours, "Nanagoo City" is a beautiful city in Japan surrounded by mountains and ocean-sides. The sensitive, adolescent girls who live there are each opening up doors to their own, unique possibilities. No one wants to forget the path they take to adulthood.

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1992

• TV (25 eps)
• 1986

Young Yumi loves flowers above all else, and enjoys working alongside her parents and employees Kenta and Kyouhei at her family's flower shop. One day, after saving a dandelion from being picked, the girl is greeted by two mysterious creatures named Kakimaru and Keshimaru. They've been searching for Yumi, and due to her kindness, the beings grant her a magical wand and locket that allows her to create whatever she desires. How will Yumi use her newfound powers?

• TV (51 eps)
• 2021 - 2022

Middle-school first-year student Matsuri Hibino loves festivals, and she dreams of one day being able to star in "PriMagi," a magic-like form of stage entertainment borne from song, dance and fashion. That day arrives when the hyper-spirited, trouble-making magician Myamu arrives from the magical realm and scouts Matsuri for PriMagi. Together, the two compete with rivals to rise to the top of PriMagi.

• Movie
• 2024

• TV (48 eps)
• 1984 - 1985

Young Persia grew up amongst the animals and wildlife of Africa, but she has now been sent to Japan to live a normal life. While mid-flight, Persia found herself transported to a magical world where she was given an important task: collect love energy, so that frozen dreams will be melted and spring will return. However, if she does not succeed or people see her using her newly-bestowed magic powers, the people important to her will turn into women. Alongside her lion-turned-cat companion Simba, friends Gaku and Riki, and three talking kappa, Persia will learn about life both as herself and her transformed magical adult self, while searching out the needed love energy to save dreams.

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2018

• OVA (1 ep)
• 1985

Once upon a time there was a king and a queen and they had a little girl named Princess Gigi. Gigi's royal parents told her that in order to govern their world wisely she would have to learn as much as she could about people, and the best place to do that was on Earth. Once on Earth, Gigi discovers an island with a secret garden where everyone is a child. In the garden she meets Peter who controls the fountain of youth which keeps everyone young. Together Gigi and Peter learn the importance of following their dreams as they fight to keep the power of the fountain of youth from getting in the hands of an evil organization.