TV-Series
Description
"Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne" centers on Maron Kusakabe, a high school student who leads a double life as the titular phantom thief, Jeanne. Her mission is to locate and reclaim pieces of the divine power sealed within artworks, which have been corrupted by demons. These demons possess the art, turning them into vessels for evil. By stealing the artworks, Jeanne purifies the demons and restores the divine fragments, aiming to prevent the resurrection of a malevolent entity known as Finn Fish.

Maron’s alter ego, Jeanne, is guided by the angel Finn, who communicates with her through a small, doll-like accessory. Finn provides Maron with the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out her missions, including the ability to transform into Jeanne and wield divine powers. However, Maron’s life becomes increasingly complicated when a rival phantom thief, Sinbad, emerges. Sinbad’s motives and identity remain shrouded in mystery, creating tension and rivalry between the two thieves. Unbeknownst to Maron, Sinbad is actually her childhood friend and classmate, Chiaki Nagoya, who is also working to collect the divine fragments for his own reasons.

As Maron balances her school life, friendships, and secret identity, she faces moral dilemmas and emotional challenges. Her best friend, Miyako Todaiji, becomes suspicious of Maron’s activities, adding another layer of complexity to her dual life. The series explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil, as Maron grapples with the weight of her responsibilities and the consequences of her actions.

The narrative unfolds through a series of episodic heists, each focusing on a specific artwork and the demon it harbors. These episodes are interspersed with character development and revelations about the overarching plot. The relationship between Maron and Chiaki evolves as their shared past and conflicting goals come to light, culminating in a deeper understanding of their roles in the battle against Finn Fish.

"Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne" blends action, mystery, and romance, with a focus on Maron’s growth as both a person and a protector of the divine. The series maintains a balance between its supernatural elements and the personal struggles of its characters, creating a compelling and cohesive story.
Information
Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne
神風怪盗ジャンヌ
Jeanne die Kamikaze-Diebin
Phantom Thief Jeanne
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 44
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 02/13/1999 – 01/29/2000
Categories
Genre
AdventureDramaComedyRomance
Settings
HistoricallyMystery
Tags
Magical GirlMagic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The thief with a notice card
2The target is family ties
3An encircling net! The whole student body is the enemy
4The thief's job saves a company too
5Emergency at the airport
6The partner in crime is a mysterious old woman
7Father-daughter detective team! The final gamble
8Steal the melody of love
9The heartless checkmate
10The masked man! What is his true identity?
11The beautiful heart of a detective
12The pin is stronger than the sword
13The thief of hearts, with the memory of loss plant
14A wedding dress is the target
15Shocking confession of love in the amusement park
16A first kiss illuminated by moonlight
17Sudden intimacy! Loves tempestuous arrival
18The demon attacks the friendship medal
19Seal! Evidence of fatherly love
20The day that courage and hope were broken
21Miyako, attacking love and friendship
22Dive! Double Kaitou death
23Checkmate! The magical blue butterfly
24Luxury cruise monkey panic
25Ghost story! Haunted summer school
26Infitrate! Karakuri ninja castle
27A tearful parting-Angel Fin
28Advent of the demon! New transformation
29Totally beautiful! The mysterious new teacher appears
30Defender, burning with renewed spirit
31The Kaitou is doing a commercial?!?
32Obliterate Kaitou Jeanne
33Sinbad you liar!
34Declaration of departing! Ill never believe anyone again
35The power of Jeanne's love, revived
36A thief is on the polices side?!?
37A boy with a demons heart
38Resolution!? The checkmate of sadness
39Just one wish! To mother and father
40Dark transformation! Mists fierce assault
41Reunion with Fin!! A tragic nightmare
42Kaitou, surpass space and time
43Friendship collapse!?! Magic ice final battle
44Thou! Become the heavenly wind
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Series Director
    Atsutoshi Umezawa
  • Script
    Michiko Yokote
    Tsutomu Kaneko
    Nobuyuki Fujimoto
    Genki Yoshimura
  • Music
    Michiaki Katō
  • Character Design
    Hisashi Kagawa
  • Chief Animation Director
    Katsumi Tamegai
  • Art design
    Yoshiyuki Shikano
  • Series Composition
  • Episode Director
    Takao Yoshizawa
    Yukio Kaizawa
    Tetsuo Imazawa
    Osamu Kasai
    Atsutoshi Umezawa
    Junji Shimizu
    Mitsuo Hashimoto
    Yuji Endō
    Noriyo Sasaki
  • Original Manga
    Arina Tanemura
  • Art Director
    Yoshiyuki Shikano
    Kenichi Tajiri
    Hidekazu Nakanishi
  • Animation Director
    Yoshihiro Sugai
    Masami Suda
    Hideaki Maniwa
    Hisashi Kagawa
    Akira Takahashi
    Haruo Sotozaki
    Masahiko Nakata
    Nobuyoshi Sasakado
    Mitsuo Shindō
    Katsumi Tamegai
  • Producer
    Iriya Azuma
    Taro Iwamoto
    Kouichi Yada
    Megumi Ueda
    Yumi Shimizu
Production
  • Production
    Toei Animation
    TV Asahi
    Toei Agency
    Relations
    Music
    Opening
    Ep. 1-27
    “Piece of Love”
    Ep. 28-44
    “Dive into Shine”
    Ending
    Ep. 1-27
    “ハルカ… (Haruka...)”
    Ep. 28-44
    “Till The End”