Little Memole (1984)

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Title: Little Memole

Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Creator: Rie Takahata

Cast: Naoko Watanabe, Chiyoko Kawashima, Fuyumi Shiraishi, Reiko Katsura, Ichiro Nagai, Akie Yasuda

First aired: Mar 2, 1984

Last air date: Mar 2, 1985

Overview: Little Memole also known also as Wee Wendy or Tongari Bōshi no Memoru, lit. "Memole Of The Pointed Hat", is a Japanese anime television series produced in the 1980s by Toei Animation. The series centers around a tiny girl named Memole that lands on Earth with 245 inhabitants from the planet Riruru. Memole befriends a human girl named Mariel who is ill and spends time with her. Memole also meets woodland animals and uses an owl named Bo-bo for transport.

"Little Memole" is a charming anime series from the 1980s, capturing the whimsical and imaginative spirit of the era. Produced by Toei Animation, a studio renowned for its influential works, the series aired from March 2, 1984, to March 2, 1985. The story follows Memole, a tiny extraterrestrial girl from the planet Riruru, who finds herself on Earth with her fellow inhabitants. The narrative beautifully explores themes of friendship and adventure, as Memole forms a bond with Mariel, a human girl facing illness.

The show is also known by other titles such as "Wee Wendy" and "Tongari Bōshi no Memoru," which translates to "Memole Of The Pointed Hat." This reflects the series' distinctive visual style and endearing character design. The use of woodland animals and the owl Bo-bo as a mode of transport adds a delightful touch to Memole's adventures, emphasizing the series' fantasy elements.

"Little Memole" is a wonderful example of 1980s anime that blends science fiction and fantasy, appealing to audiences with its heartfelt storytelling and imaginative world-building.