Description
"Tokyo Mew Mew New" is a reboot of the 2002 anime "Tokyo Mew Mew," based on the manga by Reiko Yoshida and Mia Ikumi. The series centers on Ichigo Momomiya, a high school girl who becomes infused with the DNA of an endangered species, the Iriomote cat, after a mysterious incident at a wildlife exhibition. This transformation grants her the powers of a Mew Mew, a group of girls tasked with protecting Earth from alien parasites known as Chimera Anima. These creatures, created by the alien Deep Blue, threaten humanity by possessing animals and turning them into hostile monsters.
Ichigo is joined by four other girls—Mint Aizawa, Retasu Midorikawa, Pudding Fong, and Zakuro Fujiwara—each infused with the DNA of a different endangered species. Together, they form the Mew Mew team, operating under the guidance of the Mew Project, a secret organization dedicated to combating the alien threat. The girls balance their everyday lives with their responsibilities as Mew Mews, using their unique abilities to purify the Chimera Anima and restore peace.
The narrative explores themes of environmental conservation, friendship, and self-discovery. Ichigo, initially reluctant to accept her role, gradually embraces her responsibilities while navigating the challenges of adolescence. Her relationships with her teammates evolve as they learn to work together, each character contributing their distinct personality and abilities to the group dynamic. The series also introduces romantic elements, particularly through Ichigo’s interactions with Aoyama, a kind and supportive classmate, and Masaya, a mysterious figure with ties to the alien conflict.
The plot progresses as the Mew Mews uncover the origins of the Chimera Anima and the true intentions of Deep Blue. The stakes escalate as the team faces increasingly powerful enemies, culminating in a confrontation that tests their unity and resolve. The series blends action, comedy, and heartfelt moments, maintaining a balance between lighthearted episodes and more serious, plot-driven developments.
"Tokyo Mew Mew New" retains the core elements of the original story while updating its animation and pacing for a modern audience. The reboot introduces subtle changes to character designs and narrative flow but remains faithful to the source material’s themes and structure. The series appeals to fans of magical girl anime, offering a mix of action, humor, and emotional depth within a framework of environmental and personal growth.
Ichigo is joined by four other girls—Mint Aizawa, Retasu Midorikawa, Pudding Fong, and Zakuro Fujiwara—each infused with the DNA of a different endangered species. Together, they form the Mew Mew team, operating under the guidance of the Mew Project, a secret organization dedicated to combating the alien threat. The girls balance their everyday lives with their responsibilities as Mew Mews, using their unique abilities to purify the Chimera Anima and restore peace.
The narrative explores themes of environmental conservation, friendship, and self-discovery. Ichigo, initially reluctant to accept her role, gradually embraces her responsibilities while navigating the challenges of adolescence. Her relationships with her teammates evolve as they learn to work together, each character contributing their distinct personality and abilities to the group dynamic. The series also introduces romantic elements, particularly through Ichigo’s interactions with Aoyama, a kind and supportive classmate, and Masaya, a mysterious figure with ties to the alien conflict.
The plot progresses as the Mew Mews uncover the origins of the Chimera Anima and the true intentions of Deep Blue. The stakes escalate as the team faces increasingly powerful enemies, culminating in a confrontation that tests their unity and resolve. The series blends action, comedy, and heartfelt moments, maintaining a balance between lighthearted episodes and more serious, plot-driven developments.
"Tokyo Mew Mew New" retains the core elements of the original story while updating its animation and pacing for a modern audience. The reboot introduces subtle changes to character designs and narrative flow but remains faithful to the source material’s themes and structure. The series appeals to fans of magical girl anime, offering a mix of action, humor, and emotional depth within a framework of environmental and personal growth.
Episodes
Staffel 1
13Step up! Ichigo's Romance Enters the Next Stage!
14Mint, the Runaway?! I'm Going to Change the World!
15Hi Mom, It's Purin! I'm Doing Great!
16Droplets of Love: Lettuce and the Little Mermaid
17Music Video Madness: When Two Prodigies Clash!
18His Hidden Resolve: The Birth of the Mew Project
19My Future Starts Now: This Is the Real Me
20Kish and the Blue Knight
21Deep Blue
22Scattered Hearts and a Tearful Night
23Hear Our Cry! The Final Battle!
24The Future We Build Together
Cast
- Shintaro Momomiya
- Ryō Shirogane
- Moe Yanagida
- Seiji Aizawa
- PieYūichirō Umehara
- Masha
- Sakura Momomiya
- Mint Aizawa
- Laura Valastro
- Masaya Aoyama
- Zakuro Fujiwara
- Miwa HonjoGaia Chiaro
- Pudding Fong
Comment(s)
Staff
- Original MangaReiko YoshidaMia Ikumi
- Series CompositionYuka Yamada
- StoryboardIchizō KobayashiMasafumi SatōYasutaka YamamotoShin KatagaiHiroyuki HataTakahiro NatoriKōjin OchiDaisuke NishimuraNatsumi Higashida
- Unit DirectorShin KatagaiTakahiro NatoriNatsumi Higashida
- Character DesignSatoshi Ishino
- Chief Animation DirectorSatoshi IshinoToshimitsu Kobayashi
- Sound DirectorToshiki Kameyama
- Executive producerSadakazu KikuchiYōhei Takami
- DirectorTakahiro Natori
- ScriptYuka YamadaKunihiko OkadaAyumu Hisao
- Episode DirectorTakaaki IshiyamaMasafumi SatōShigeki AwaiKōjin OchiOyunamMoe KatōDaisuke NishimuraNatsumi Higashida
- MusicYasuharu Takanashi
- Art DirectorKaoru Chiba
- Animation DirectorHajime YoshidaSatoshi IshinoHideaki ShimadaYumiko IshiiMisao AbeYasunori YamaguchiKenji HattoriSung Jin LeeTomohiro NodaHiroyuki HojoKeun Soo LimJung Nam KimYi ZhangWon Hoe KimChang Hee WonJie Qiong ChenSeung Hee HanHiroyuki MoriguchiMisaki NishinoOh Sik KwonSo Yeon ParkEun-Young LeeDan Yi JingJ. S. ParkWei HuJ. Y. ParkHoon ParkS. KimJ. W. KimGuang MingHee Jung KimY. M. LeeYue XinB. S. LeeS. H. ParkRan HeiGang ZhouJ. S. KangHang YiQin Yun Zhao
- Director of PhotographyDi Zhang
- ProducerYuriko YamadaShin FurukawaHirofumi ItōMasae YamatoRina NakazawaEimi ShimizuSakura Shimizu
Production
- Animation ProductionGraphinicaYumeta Company
- ProductionTokyo Mew Mew New Production Committee
Relations
Anime overview
Manga overview
Music
Ending
“Can-do Dreamer”
“my sweet heart' ~new~ ♡Ver.~" (「my sweet heart」~にゅ~♡Ver.~)”
Insert songs
Ep. 15
“MAGICAL☆CARNIVAL”




