Description
"Saint Tail" is a 43-episode anime series that blends elements of magical girl, romance, and heist genres. The narrative centers on Meimi Haneoka, a seemingly ordinary Catholic schoolgirl who leads a double life as the phantom thief Saint Tail. By night, she uses her skills in magic and illusion to steal items that have been wrongfully taken or misused, returning them to their rightful owners. Her actions are guided by her best friend, Seira Mimori, a novice nun who receives confessions from people seeking justice and relays their pleas to Meimi.
Meimi’s alter ego, Saint Tail, becomes a local sensation, admired by the public but pursued by the police and Asuka Jr., a young detective determined to uncover her identity. Asuka Jr. is also Meimi’s classmate, creating a dynamic of tension and intrigue as he grows increasingly suspicious of her. Despite their adversarial roles, a romantic subplot develops between Meimi and Asuka Jr., adding emotional depth to their cat-and-mouse relationship.
The series is episodic, with each episode typically featuring a new case for Saint Tail to solve. These cases often involve themes of justice, morality, and the importance of empathy, as Meimi helps those who have been wronged by greed or deceit. Her missions are executed with flair, combining her magical abilities with clever disguises and elaborate plans to outwit her pursuers.
Supporting characters include Meimi’s father, a professional magician who unknowingly inspires her techniques, and her mother, who is often absent due to her career as a stage performer. Seira serves as both a moral compass and a source of comic relief, balancing her devout nature with a playful personality. The series maintains a lighthearted tone, with moments of humor and romance interspersed with the action and mystery of Saint Tail’s escapades.
As the story progresses, the relationship between Meimi and Asuka Jr. becomes more complex, with Asuka Jr. gradually uncovering clues about Saint Tail’s identity while grappling with his growing feelings for Meimi. The series culminates in a climactic confrontation that forces both characters to confront their roles and feelings, ultimately resolving the central conflict in a satisfying manner. "Saint Tail" is a charming and engaging series that combines adventure, romance, and moral lessons in a way that appeals to a wide audience.
Meimi’s alter ego, Saint Tail, becomes a local sensation, admired by the public but pursued by the police and Asuka Jr., a young detective determined to uncover her identity. Asuka Jr. is also Meimi’s classmate, creating a dynamic of tension and intrigue as he grows increasingly suspicious of her. Despite their adversarial roles, a romantic subplot develops between Meimi and Asuka Jr., adding emotional depth to their cat-and-mouse relationship.
The series is episodic, with each episode typically featuring a new case for Saint Tail to solve. These cases often involve themes of justice, morality, and the importance of empathy, as Meimi helps those who have been wronged by greed or deceit. Her missions are executed with flair, combining her magical abilities with clever disguises and elaborate plans to outwit her pursuers.
Supporting characters include Meimi’s father, a professional magician who unknowingly inspires her techniques, and her mother, who is often absent due to her career as a stage performer. Seira serves as both a moral compass and a source of comic relief, balancing her devout nature with a playful personality. The series maintains a lighthearted tone, with moments of humor and romance interspersed with the action and mystery of Saint Tail’s escapades.
As the story progresses, the relationship between Meimi and Asuka Jr. becomes more complex, with Asuka Jr. gradually uncovering clues about Saint Tail’s identity while grappling with his growing feelings for Meimi. The series culminates in a climactic confrontation that forces both characters to confront their roles and feelings, ultimately resolving the central conflict in a satisfying manner. "Saint Tail" is a charming and engaging series that combines adventure, romance, and moral lessons in a way that appeals to a wide audience.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Toujou! Cute na Oodorobou!? Anatano Heart Nusumimasu.
2Sutekina Rival! Asuka Jr.
3Meimi no Koibito ha Harinezumi!?
4Wedding Veil ha Dai Karai
5Shiawase Densetsu!? Tokeidai no Oosoudou
6Kyouteki Arawaru! Tenkousei Rina
7Namida! Namida no Hatsu Rendezvous!?
8Pinch! Otoshimono ni Goyoujin
9Contest Kaijou ha Daikonran!
10Kokuhaku.. Shichatta!?
11Scoop Shashin de Gakuinsai Daisoudou
12Gyouten! Dai Tokage no Santa!?
13Shinpi! Rosa Oujo no Kagami
14Ai to Namida no Platform
15Houseki Dorobou wo Oe! Meiken Little
16Chuuka no Tetsujin wo Nusume!
17Valentine no Heart Dorobou!?
18Sawaruto Kiken! Choudenryuu no Wana
19Suisei Daisekkin! Chikyuu Saigo no Yoru!?
20Maboroshi no Kaichou no Tamago wo Torimodose!
21Omoide no Harmonica wo Nusume!
22UFO Arawareru!? Machi ha Oosawagi!
23Nise Yokokujou!? Himitsu no Kousui no Wana
24Yurusenai! Ie wo Kowasu Warumono tachi
25Kyouteki! Elite Onnakeiji to Taiketsu
26Meimi ga Daifugou no Musuko to Kon'yaku!?
27Bishoujo Idol wo Sukue
28Shichou no Inbou! Hakuchou wo Nusume (zenpen)
29Shichou no Inbou! Hakuchou wo Nusume (kouhen)
30Shoutai ga Bareru! Meimi Kiki Ippatsu
31Tsuki no Houseki wo Nusume!
32Joshi Marathon Senshu no Kutsu wo Nusume
33Shoujo Kenshi no Negai! Meitou wo Nusume
34Thoroughbred wo Torimodose!
35Koufuku no Ki wo Torimodose!
36Shizen no Takara Utsukushii Kichou wo Mamore!
37Maboroshi no Meiga! Kaette Kita Onna Tantei
38Bakushou! Dotabara Tanteidan Daikatsuyaku
39Shiroi Iruka wo Umi he Kaese!
40Haha no Himitsu! Onna Kaitou no Fukushuu
41Kyouteki!? Kawaii Akuma no Wana!
42Haha no Kataki! Rosemary no Inbou
43Saigo no Tatakai! Asuka wo Sukue
Cast
- Alan
- Kōsuke Okano
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorOsamu Nabeshima
- StoryboardShinya SadamitsuOsamu NabeshimaHitoyuki MatsuiNaoto KandaShinji SakaiSusumu NishizawaKazunori TanahashiYukio OkazakiRaisen HanyūSatoshi KuraiHideaki ŌbaYasuichirō YamamotoMasato Satō
- MusicHayato Matsuo
- Character DesignJunko Abe
- Chief Animation DirectorJunko Abe
- Sound DirectorKatsuyoshi KobayashiEtsuji Yamada
- ProducerYasumichi OzakiShigeki NakamuraMasayuki KamedaMasakazu YodaItsuo OnoTetsuya WatanabeSatoshi Kojima
- ScriptShoji YonemuraKanji KashiwabaraYasuyuki SuzukiMasahiro YokotaniHiroshi HashimotoKazuhiro InoueNobuzo FujitaSouzo ToshinamiMasaaki SakuraiShunsuke OzawaNaoko ItōToshimichi ŌkawaYūichi Higurashi
- Episode DirectorShinya SadamitsuOsamu NabeshimaHitoyuki MatsuiNaoto KandaShinji SakaiKazunori TanahashiYukio OkazakiRaisen HanyūHideaki ŌbaYasuichirō YamamotoMasato Satō
- Original creator
- Art DirectorShichirō Kobayashi
- Animation DirectorHideyuki MotohashiNagisa MiyazakiKeiko SasakiSatoshi IshinoMegumi KadonosonoHiroto YokoteMadoka HirayamaMinoru TanakaNoriko OtakeNobuhiro WatanabeTakashi YamamotoMasaru HamadaJunko AbeMitsuo Shindō
- Director of PhotographyHitoshi Shirao
Production
- Animation ProductionTMS Entertainment
- ProductionTokyo Movie ShinshaDentsu Inc.Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Relations
Manga overview
Music
Opening
Ep. 1-24
“Toki wo Koete" (時を越えて)”
Ep. 25-43
“Ashita e to Kakedashite Yukō" (明日へと駆け出してゆこう)”
Ending
Ep. 1-24
“Junshin" (純心)”
Ep. 25-38
“UpSide Down -Eien no Wa-" (UpSide Down-永遠の環-)”
Ep. 39-43
“Yume Miru Melody" (夢見るメロディー)”

