Description
"Onegai My Melody" is a magical girl anime series that blends comedy, fantasy, and slice-of-life elements. The story revolves around Kuromi, a mischievous demon from the Mariland underworld, who escapes to the human world to retrieve the Dream Stone, a powerful artifact capable of granting any wish. However, her plans are thwarted by My Melody, a kind-hearted and cheerful rabbit from Mary Land, who also arrives in the human world to stop Kuromi and protect the Dream Stone. The two characters clash repeatedly, with Kuromi attempting to steal the stone and My Melody striving to prevent her from causing chaos.
The human world serves as the primary setting, where My Melody befriends Yumeno Uta, a high school girl with a kind but somewhat timid personality. Uta becomes My Melody's ally, helping her navigate the human world and counter Kuromi's schemes. Kuromi, on the other hand, teams up with Uta's classmate, Kakeru Kogure, a boy who initially harbors a crush on Uta but often finds himself caught up in Kuromi's antics. The dynamic between the four characters forms the core of the series, with My Melody and Uta working together to maintain harmony while Kuromi and Kakeru create various magical mishaps.
The Dream Stone plays a central role in the narrative, as its power is sought by both My Melody and Kuromi for opposing purposes. My Melody aims to use the stone to spread happiness and fulfill the wishes of those in need, while Kuromi seeks to exploit its power for her own selfish desires. Throughout the series, the characters encounter numerous magical creatures and face challenges that test their resolve, often leading to humorous and heartwarming situations.
The episodic structure of the series allows for a mix of standalone adventures and overarching plotlines. Each episode typically features Kuromi devising a new plan to obtain the Dream Stone, only to be foiled by My Melody and Uta's teamwork. The interactions between the characters are characterized by lighthearted humor, with Kuromi's mischievous nature contrasting sharply with My Melody's innocence and optimism. Despite their rivalry, moments of cooperation and mutual understanding occasionally arise, adding depth to their relationship.
The series also explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the importance of kindness. My Melody's unwavering belief in the goodness of others often serves as a catalyst for positive change, while Kuromi's gradual development hints at a more complex personality beneath her troublemaking exterior. The human characters, Uta and Kakeru, provide relatable perspectives, grounding the fantastical elements of the story in everyday experiences.
"Onegai My Melody" is notable for its whimsical tone and colorful cast of characters, which include a variety of magical beings from Mariland and the human world. The blend of magical girl tropes with comedic and slice-of-life elements creates a distinctive narrative that appeals to a wide audience. The series maintains a balance between lighthearted humor and moments of emotional resonance, making it an engaging and accessible entry in the magical girl genre.
The human world serves as the primary setting, where My Melody befriends Yumeno Uta, a high school girl with a kind but somewhat timid personality. Uta becomes My Melody's ally, helping her navigate the human world and counter Kuromi's schemes. Kuromi, on the other hand, teams up with Uta's classmate, Kakeru Kogure, a boy who initially harbors a crush on Uta but often finds himself caught up in Kuromi's antics. The dynamic between the four characters forms the core of the series, with My Melody and Uta working together to maintain harmony while Kuromi and Kakeru create various magical mishaps.
The Dream Stone plays a central role in the narrative, as its power is sought by both My Melody and Kuromi for opposing purposes. My Melody aims to use the stone to spread happiness and fulfill the wishes of those in need, while Kuromi seeks to exploit its power for her own selfish desires. Throughout the series, the characters encounter numerous magical creatures and face challenges that test their resolve, often leading to humorous and heartwarming situations.
The episodic structure of the series allows for a mix of standalone adventures and overarching plotlines. Each episode typically features Kuromi devising a new plan to obtain the Dream Stone, only to be foiled by My Melody and Uta's teamwork. The interactions between the characters are characterized by lighthearted humor, with Kuromi's mischievous nature contrasting sharply with My Melody's innocence and optimism. Despite their rivalry, moments of cooperation and mutual understanding occasionally arise, adding depth to their relationship.
The series also explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the importance of kindness. My Melody's unwavering belief in the goodness of others often serves as a catalyst for positive change, while Kuromi's gradual development hints at a more complex personality beneath her troublemaking exterior. The human characters, Uta and Kakeru, provide relatable perspectives, grounding the fantastical elements of the story in everyday experiences.
"Onegai My Melody" is notable for its whimsical tone and colorful cast of characters, which include a variety of magical beings from Mariland and the human world. The blend of magical girl tropes with comedic and slice-of-life elements creates a distinctive narrative that appeals to a wide audience. The series maintains a balance between lighthearted humor and moments of emotional resonance, making it an engaging and accessible entry in the magical girl genre.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Episode 1
2Episode 2
3I wish I had lots of friends!
In class,Uta and Kakeru argue about their group project's theme. Uta wants a website about Hiiragi-senpai, while Kakeru insists on video games. Their classmate Yamamoto quietly photographs the argument. Uta recruits Yamamoto and Miki to interview Hiiragi for the project. Hiiragi agrees to an interview and notices Yamamoto's hidden potential. Kuromi and Baku observe from the school roof. Afterward, other students ask Yamamoto for photography help, but he struggles to respond. Kakeru defends him and discovers the Hiiragi photos. Yamamoto retreats to the rooftop, watching others socialize. Kuromi mocks him and learns he takes photos of everyone but himself because he feels unworthy of friendship. Kuromi uses her Melody Key to grant his wish, transforming his camera into a turtle. The turtle-camera absorbs students into photographs when Yamamoto snaps pictures. Uta, Miki, Mana, and Kakeru notice their classmates disappearing. My Melody arrives and senses the Dream Door has opened. Yamamoto admits he trapped everyone inside the camera to keep them as friends forever. Uta argues that forcing people to be friends is wrong. Yamamoto hesitates, allowing My Melody to place a Melody Mark on the turtle-camera. The trapped students escape as flat photographs. A student named Shiroyama volunteers to amplify My Melody's magic. His photograph grows into a giant block that crushes Kuromi and Baku, breaking the spell. The turtle-camera restores everyone to normal. My Melody erases the memories of all except Uta, Miki, and Mana. Shiroyama feels he has met My Melody before and becomes obsessed with her. The class completes a website about My Melody using Yamamoto's photos. Uta discovers her saved Hiiragi photos were deleted in the memory wipe and cannot bring herself to request a second photoshoot.
4I wish my house becomes cleaner!
Masahiko Yumeno returns from a business trip and finds the house in disarray. He groans at the mess and gives his daughters a small Cleaning Racoon statue as a gift. Uta tells My Melody to act like a stuffed animal so her father does not panic. Kanade cleans Uta's quilt on the balcony and accidentally drops it into the neighbor's yard. The neighbor,Taro Tobita, lives in a house filled with trash and believes the world should remain garbage. Uta and Miki retrieve the quilt but fail to change Tobita's mindset. Kuromi and Baku fly by and spot My Melody. Kuromi reads from her Kuromi Note, listing her resentments, and declares My Melody a rival rather than a friend. Kuromi sniffs out Tobita's dream of living in rubbish and casts a spell on him. Tobita transforms into a creature with a vacuum cleaner for a head and invades the Yumeno home. He spews trash everywhere, undoing the cleaning the girls had finished. Kanade and her sisters try to stop him. My Melody waves her Melody Takt at the Cleaning Racoon statue. The statue grows larger, develops muscles, and punches Tobita, Kuromi, and Baku out the window. The Yumeno family cleans the house a second time. Piano arrives with a miniature house for My Melody, a gift from her mother in Mariland. Tobita returns to normal and delivers a black note to Kuromi. Keiichi Hiiragi plays his violin, using the Melody Arc to charge the Melody Key, and thanks Kuromi with a kiss that leaves her flustered. Tobita's mother cleans his house completely, so Tobita moves away because he cannot tolerate a clean home.
5I wish I could win!
Mana drags Uta and Miki to watch the soccer club practice. She praises goalkeeper Shinichi Uchida,a third-year captain, for leading the team to a 1-0 victory in their last tournament. Uchida falls during practice and injures his arm. He hides the injury because the Kanto tournament qualifiers start the next day. Haruka Takahashi, the team manager and Mana's neighbor, asks the girls to be cheerleaders. Kuromi and Baku appear with an evil plan. The first opponent withdraws due to food poisoning. The second opponent withdraws because their school catches fire. The crowd accuses Yumegaoka's team of fixing the matches. For the final match against Saikyou Gakuen, the opponent's bus gets into an accident, delaying the start. The audience throws food and insults the team. Takahashi confesses to Mana that an eggplant and a plushie tricked her into making a wish. Baku reveals the spell is working when the ball turns into a demon ball that attacks rival players. Uta asks My Melody to intervene. My Melody uses the cheerleader dolls to hit the evil ball, transforming all players who touch the ball into cheerleader uniforms. A rival player scores because Uchida cannot block with his injured arm. Uchida tells the team to keep playing even in skirts. He fails to stop any goals and gets replaced. In the locker room, Uchida apologizes to Takahashi, admitting he should not have played injured. Yumegaoka loses 0-5. My Melody thanks the dolls with a Melody Candy, and everyone's memories are erased. Uchida apologizes to his team, and they challenge him to run back to school together. A pink note emerges from Takahashi's happiness that everyone played soccer. My Melody receives a new bed under Uta's bed at home. Kuromi angrily hits Baku in Hiiragi's mansion as Keiichi grows frustrated with the ongoing magical interference.
6It would be nice to return to the past!
7It would be nice to be able to say sorry
8It would be nice to become cute!
9It would be nice to skip as many times!
10It would be nice to become a hero!
11It would be nice to become good in cooking
12It would be nice to meet My Melo-chan!
13It would be nice to be able to dissolve the heart!
14It would be nice to win over my rival!
15It would be nice to be able to sing one more time!
16It would be nice to be able to kiss!
17It would be nice to like vegetables!
18It would be nice to have more time!
19It would be nice to become a hero 2!
20It would be nice to be able to see the stars together!
21It would be nice to become My Melody!
22It would be nice if Mama can become happy!
23It would be nice to dance with him!
24It would be nice to become nice buddies!
25It would be nice to receive help!
26Episode 26
27Episode 27
28Episode 28
29Episode 29
30Episode 30
31Episode 31
32Episode 32
33Episode 33
34Episode 34
35Episode 35
36It would be nice to be able to save the earth!
Baku proposes using his family's once-every-55-years power to enter a sleeping human's dream. Kuromi eagerly agrees,and they target Keiichi Hiiragi. Baku invites My Melody, Flat, and his own family to witness his impressive performance. Kuromi becomes angry at the unsolicited audience. On the night of the full moon, Baku summons a sleeping Keiichi and begins the ritual. My Melody and the others enter Keiichi's dream through Baku's mouth. Inside, they find an empty, barren lot where a young version of Keiichi stands alone. The group discovers several garbage bags filled with Keiichi's discarded dreams. When they open an especially large bag, Baku bursts apart. The explosion causes reality and dreams to merge. My Melody and her friends play happily in the dream world, unaware of the consequences. Their actions in the dream create real-world effects, plunging the globe into chaos centered around NASA. Keiichi's suppressed childhood dreams become the key to restoring order. The episode ends with the merging of worlds threatening to become permanent unless the group repairs the damage.
37Episode 37
38Episode 38
39It would be nice to be able to meet Mother!
Santa Claus arrives in Yumegaoka City on Christmas night. My Melody and Kuromi set aside their rivalry to assist him. Koto Yumeno wishes to see her deceased mother one more time. Santa Claus uses his magic to bring Koto's mother back to life for a single night. The mother's favorite song,"Wings of Happiness," plays during the reunion. Jun remembers how his older brother Keiichi once played the violin to comfort him during a childhood illness. Jun picks up his guitar and performs "Wings of Happiness" for Koto. The music strengthens Koto's emotional connection to her mother. Kuromi participates in granting the wish instead of creating dark notes. The temporary resurrection allows Koto to say goodbye properly. As dawn approaches, Koto's mother fades away after the brief reunion. Following the mother's departure, Kuromi and My Melody resume their usual conflict over the collection of musical notes.
40It would be nice to get good luck!
41It would be nice to become No. 1
Hiiragi Keiichi prepares for the Vienna International Violin Competition. Television programs report on the genius violinist and his upcoming participation. His devoted fan club members track his every move and unintentionally interfere with his practice sessions. Kakizaki considers Hiiragi a friend but also views him as a rival. He privately envies Hiiragi's higher achievements and public recognition. Kuromi applies a nightmare magic that reshapes the school grounds into several competition platforms. Kakizaki recites his "Kakizaki Note" and challenges Hiiragi to a direct violin duel. Despite his effort,Kakizaki loses and remains technically inferior to Hiiragi. The fan club leader sisters turn their attention to Uta and attempt to attack her. Hiiragi positions himself between the sisters and Uta, protecting her but injuring his left hand in the process. The injury jeopardizes his upcoming Vienna performance. Kakizaki concludes that transferring to a different school represents his only path to becoming number one. He thanks Kuromi, referring to her as "little black pig," and delivers a black note to her. The episode closes with Kakizaki's black note advancing Kuromi's collection while Hiiragi's damaged hand casts uncertainty over his competition prospects.
42It would be nice to be able to write a happy diary!
My Melody wakes up early each morning to prepare breakfast and lunch boxes. She brews coffee for Uta's father and takes a tea break when tired. For this day,My Melody selects a special treasured headband before heading to the home economics room. She teaches her classmates how to sew cute Melody head pouches. Kuromi recalls the first page of her Kuromi Note, which read "Hope Kuromi and My Melody are always friends." My Melody had torn out that page during a chaotic moment and used it to wipe a sheep's nose. At a supermarket time-limited sale, Uta's former neighbor fails to grab discounted items and bursts into tears. Kuromi transforms the crying woman into a rampaging shopping cart monster. The woman's husband approaches and comforts her, which resolves the situation and produces a pink note. Back at school, Uta struggles with a handicraft project and feels discouraged. My Melody tells Uta that her work carries her heart and effort, making it good regardless of the result. Uta regains her smile. My Melody expresses her wish for everyone to experience happiness every day. Despite encouraging others to document their joy, My Melody once again forgets to write in her own diary.
43Episode 43
44Episode 44
45Episode 45
46It would be nice to be able to give one punch!
47Episode 47
48Episode 48
49Episode 49
50Episode 50
51Episode 51
52Episode 52
Cast
- Kanade Yumeno
- Mana Fujisaki
- FlatSarah Hauser
- Kakeru Kogure
- Baku
- Uta Yumeno
- King
- Juso Hakusan
- Sebastian
- Hiiragi Keiichi
- Yumeno Koto
- Fuujisaki Mana
- Sakurazuka Miki
- Rhythm
- Koto YumenoSarah Hauser
- Miki Sakurazuka
- Babu
- Daisuke Kikuchi
- Minister DorianTakahiro Hirano
- Masahiko YumenoHiroshi Shimizu
- Kogure Kakeru
- Yumeno Uta
- Hittji
- Yumeno KanedeIdda Yaneza
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorMakoto Moriwaki
- ScreenplayYasushi HiranoTakashi YamadaYuki EnatsuKazuki YamanobeTōko Machida
- Episode DirectorKazuyoshi YokotaJōhei MatsuuraShin'ichi MasakiShintarō ItogaKazuhito KikuchiMasafumi SatōShūichi HirokawaHisaya TakabayashiKazuo YamadaYasuo EjimaIce MuginoTakaomi KanasakiTaiki NishimuraMasao Ōkubo
- MusicCher Watanabe
- Character DesignTomoko Miyakawa
- Animation DirectorKanetoshi KamimotoYasuyuki NodaAkira TakeuchiMasahiro OkamuraTakahisa IchikawaKazuyuki IkaiHideaki IsaHatsue KoizumiToshiya FuruikeShinichirō KajiuraKiyotaka IidaTatsuo HondaKatsuji MatsumotoHiraku KanekoMasateru InadaTsukasa MiyazakiTadayoshi OkimuraHironari Watanabe
- Director of PhotographyKatsuaki Kamata
- Series CompositionTakashi YamadaKazuki Yamanobe
- StoryboardJōhei MatsuuraTetsuji TakayanagiShin'ichi MasakiMakoto MoriwakiRyōji FujiwaraYūichirō MiyakeKazuhito KikuchiKenichirō WatanabeMasafumi SatōHisaya TakabayashiYoshihide YūzumiYasuo EjimaIce MuginoTakaomi KanasakiMasao Ōkubo
- Unit DirectorMakoto MoriwakiTakaomi Kanasaki
- Original ConceptKazuyoshi Fukushima
- Art DirectorKazuya FukudaYukiko Mizuno
- Sound DirectorTakuya Hiramitsu
- ProducerKazuya WatanabeHiroyuki HaraHideyuki KachiAkihiro Sekiyama
Production
- ProductionYomiko Advertising, Inc.TV OsakaStudio CometMy Melody Production Committee
- Animation ProductionStudio Comet
Relations
Music
Opening
“Oto MELODY”
Ending
“My Dream, My Melody”
“Yume Miru Chikara”


