Magical Angel Creamy Mami (1983)

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Title: Magical Angel Creamy Mami

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids

Creator: Kazunori Ito

Cast: Takako Ohta, Kazuhiko Inoue, Saeko Shimazu, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Mika Doi, Sukekiyo Kameyama, Yuko Mita, Masahiro Anzai, Yu Mizushima, Joji Yanami, Minoru Inaba, Naoko Matsui, Seiko Nakano, Naomi Jinbo, Akira Murayama

First aired: Jun 30, 1983

Last air date: Jun 28, 1984

Overview: Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel is a magical girl anime series by Studio Pierrot which aired from 1983 to 1984 on Nippon Television. It went on to have five OVA adaptions and featured in other Studio Pierrot special presentations. A three volume manga was released during the original TV run, with the story written by Kazunori Itō and art by Yuuko Kitagawa. This was the first of five magical girl anime to be produced by Studio Pierrot, and the first of these to feature the designs of Akemi Takada. In 2005, the web-poll for TV Asahi's top-100 anime of all time saw Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel poll 82nd. The series is currently streaming in North America via Yomiuri Group's planned Anime Sols video service, as of spring 2013. Thus far, a limited DVD release of the first thirteen episodes has been successfully crowd-funded at Anime Sols, with the second set of episodes currently in crowd-fund mode.

"Magical Angel Creamy Mami" is indeed a delightful piece of 1980s anime history. As a pioneering magical girl series from Studio Pierrot, it introduced audiences to the enchanting world of Yuu Morisawa, a young girl who gains magical powers and transforms into the beautiful Creamy Mami. The series is notable for its vibrant animation and the charming character designs by Akemi Takada, who would later become renowned for her work on other classic anime like "Kimagure Orange Road."

The show cleverly blends elements of fantasy and comedy, capturing the innocence and imagination of childhood. Its appeal was further enhanced by the voice of Takako Ohta, who not only voiced the titular character but also performed the opening and ending theme songs, adding a musical charm to the series.

"Magical Angel Creamy Mami" was a trailblazer, setting the stage for future magical girl series produced by Studio Pierrot, and remains a beloved classic for fans of the genre. Its success in the 1980s reflects the era's innovative spirit in animation and storytelling.