TV-Series
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.
Information
Saint Tail
怪盗セイント・テール
천사소녀 네티
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 43
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 10/12/1995 – 09/12/1996
Official Website:Saint Tail @ TMS
Categories
Genre
Everyday Drama
Tags
Magic
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Staff
  • Director · Osamu Nabeshima
  • Script · Shoji Yonemura
  • Script · Kanji Kashiwabara
  • Script · Yasuyuki Suzuki
  • Script · Toshimichi Okawa
  • Script · Masahiro Yokotani
  • Script · Hiroshi Hashimoto
  • Script · Yuuichi Higurashi
  • Script · Kazuhiro Inoue
  • Script · Nobuzo Fujita
  • Script · Souzo Toshinami
  • Script · Masaaki Sakurai
  • Script · Shunsuke Ozawa
  • Script · Naoko Itō
  • Storyboard · Shinya Sadamitsu
  • Storyboard · Osamu Nabeshima
  • Storyboard · Hitoyuki Matsui
  • Storyboard · Naoto Kanda
  • Storyboard · Shinji Sakai
  • Storyboard · Kazuhiro Ochi
  • Storyboard · Susumu Nishizawa
  • Storyboard · Hideaki Oba
  • Storyboard · Yasuichiro Yamamoto
  • Storyboard · Masato Sato
  • Storyboard · Kazunori Tanahashi
  • Storyboard · Yukio Okazaki
  • Storyboard · Raisen Hanyū
  • Storyboard · Satoshi Kurai
  • Episode Director · Shinya Sadamitsu
  • Episode Director · Osamu Nabeshima
  • Episode Director · Hitoyuki Matsui
  • Episode Director · Naoto Kanda
  • Episode Director · Shinji Sakai
  • Episode Director · Kazuhiro Ochi
  • Episode Director · Hideaki Oba
  • Episode Director · Yasuichiro Yamamoto
  • Episode Director · Masato Sato
  • Episode Director · Kazunori Tanahashi
  • Episode Director · Yukio Okazaki
  • Episode Director · Raisen Hanyū
  • Music · Hayato Matsuo
  • Original creator · Megumi Tachikawa
  • Character Design · Junko Abe
  • Art Director · Shichirō Kobayashi
  • Chief Animation Director · Junko Abe
  • Animation Director · Hideyuki Motohashi
  • Animation Director · Nagisa Miyazaki
  • Animation Director · Keiko Sasaki
  • Animation Director · Satoshi Ishino
  • Animation Director · Megumi Kadonosono
  • Animation Director · Kazuhiro Ochi
  • Animation Director · Hiroto Yokote
  • Animation Director · Madoka Hirayama
  • Animation Director · Minoru Tanaka
  • Animation Director · Noriko Otake
  • Animation Director · Mitsuo Shindo
  • Animation Director · Nobuhiro Watanabe
  • Animation Director · Takashi Yamamoto
  • Animation Director · Masaru Hamada
  • Animation Director · Junko Abe
  • Sound Director · Katsuyoshi Kobayashi
  • Sound Director · Etsushi Yamada
  • Director of Photography · Hitoshi Shirao
  • Producer · Yasumichi Ozaki
  • Producer · Shigeki Nakamura
  • Producer · Tetsu Kojima
  • Producer · Masayuki Kameda
  • Producer · Masakazu Yoda
  • Producer · Itsuo Ono
  • Producer · Tetsuya Watanabe
Production
  • Animation Production · TMS Entertainment
  • Production · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
  • Production · Dentsu Inc.
  • Production · Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
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Music
Opening
  • 1-24
    “"Toki wo Koete" (時を越えて)” - Yasuko Matsuyuki
  • 25-43
    “"Ashita e to Kakedashite Yukō" (明日へと駆け出してゆこう)” - Seiko Matsuda
Ending
  • 1-24
    “"Junshin" (純心)” - Shoko Inoue
  • 25-38
    “"UpSide Down -Eien no Wa-" (UpSide Down-永遠の環-)” - Shoko Inoue
  • 39-43
    “"Yume Miru Melody" (夢見るメロディー)” - Miyuki Kajitani