TV-Series
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"Super Doll Licca-chan" is a 1998 anime series that blends elements of magical girl, sci-fi, and slice-of-life genres. The story centers on Licca Kayama, an ordinary middle school girl who discovers a mysterious doll named Licca-chan in her grandmother's attic. This doll, however, is no ordinary toy—it is a highly advanced robotic companion created by Licca's late grandfather, Dr. Kayama, who was a brilliant scientist. The doll is designed to assist and protect Licca, and it possesses artificial intelligence, enabling it to communicate and interact with humans.

Licca's life takes a dramatic turn when she learns that her grandfather's inventions have attracted the attention of a shadowy organization known as the Black Army. This group seeks to exploit Dr. Kayama's technology for their own nefarious purposes, particularly the advanced AI systems embedded in the dolls. To counter this threat, Licca-chan is activated as a "Super Doll," a combat-ready android capable of defending Licca and her friends. Alongside Licca-chan, other dolls created by Dr. Kayama, such as Megu-chan and Rika-chan, also join the fight, each with unique abilities and personalities.

The narrative unfolds as Licca and her robotic companions navigate the challenges of everyday life while simultaneously battling the Black Army. The series explores themes of friendship, family, and the ethical implications of advanced technology. Licca's relationships with her friends and family are central to the story, as they provide emotional support and help her cope with the responsibilities of being a protector. The Black Army's schemes grow increasingly complex, leading to high-stakes confrontations that test the limits of the dolls' abilities and Licca's resolve.

Throughout the series, the characters face moral dilemmas and personal growth, particularly Licca, who must balance her ordinary life with the extraordinary circumstances thrust upon her. The dolls, despite being machines, exhibit human-like emotions and loyalty, raising questions about the nature of artificial intelligence and its role in society. The story culminates in a climactic battle against the Black Army, where Licca and her companions must use their combined strengths to protect their world and honor Dr. Kayama's legacy. The series concludes with a resolution that emphasizes the enduring bonds between humans and machines, as well as the importance of courage and compassion in the face of adversity.
Information
Super Doll Licca-chan
スーパードール★リカちゃん
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 52
Date: 10/06/1998 – 09/28/1999
Official Website:Isamuland
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Magic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Mysterious Doll Knights
2Moonlight Love Fortune Telling
3The Virgin Mary's Smile
4Halloween Guest
5Mother's Birthday
6The Stars of Dreams are Turning
7Magical Herb Tea
8Dai is a Small Knight
9Secret of the Chimes
10Another Rika
11White Dress of Memories
12The Sent Item on the Snowy Day
13The Hesitant Cat's Agitation
14Sunday Duel
15Rui's Girlfriend
16Witch of the Cold Country
17Be Cautious of the Suspicious Prediction
18The Three Musketeers of Fairy Land
19Motionless Doll Licca
20Secret of the Run Away Princess
21Rui's Treasured Thing
22Awakened Doll Isamu
23Lost Alien Child
24Meeting with Doll Izumi!
25Mystery of the Exchange Student Katherine
26Doll Izumi's Mystery
27Rika's Secret Revealed
28Illusionary Doll Land
29Father Comes Back
30Dependable Bodyguard
31The Spirit World's Princess
32Doll Isamu Returns
33Katherine's Secret
34Shining Eyed Girl
35Wedding Bells of Fear
36The Mysterious Melody of Love
37Two Doll Liccas
38The Power of Father's Tune
39The Small Music Box
40Targeted Katherine
41Scarecrow Returns
42Forgotten Sunday
43The Treasured Thing Courage Gave
44Misty versus the Doll Knights
45Doll Licca Within the Light
46Summer Night's Nightmare
47Journey to Doll Land
49God of Doll Land
50Demon King Scarecrow
51Melody of Miracles
52Goodbye, Rika-chan
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Gisaburō Sugii
  • Scenario
    Mami Watanabe
    Seishi Minakami
    Tomoyasu Okubo
    Masumi Hirayanagi
    Tomoko Ogawa
    Sumino Kawashima
    Kazuma Mizukusa
  • Episode Director
    Akihiko Nishiyama
    Gisaburō Sugii
    Kazuyoshi Yokota
    Yoshitaka Fujimoto
    Kazu Yokota
    Kiyoshi Egami
    Yoshikata Nitta
    Atsushi Yano
    Takafumi Hoshikawa
    Naoto Hashimoto
    Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Yoshihide Kuriyama
    Shinichi Tōkairin
    Shigeru Yamazaki
    Toyoaki Nakajima
    Setsuo Takase
    Hiroki Negishi
    Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Ichirou Aokishin
    Tetsuo Yamazaki
    Yūji Kondō
    Keisuke Ōnishi
  • Character Design
    Tetsuya Kumagai
  • Animation Director
    Daisuke Nakayama
    Michio Satō
    Katsunobu Ito
    Akiko Nagashima
    Akihiro Asanuma
    Seiji Kishimoto
    Wataru Abe
    Akira Takeuchi
    Fumio Matsumoto
    Makoto Takahoko
    Kiyotaka Nakahara
    Yasutoshi Tanba
    Yoshiaki Kubokawa
    Toshiaki Iino
    Masaki Hosoyama
    Yasunari Nitta
    Toshiyuki Komaru
    Takafumi Hayashi
    Tetsuya Kumagai
    Akio Kawamura
    Satoru Kusuda
    Keiichi Ishida
    Yoshiaki Matsuda
    Ryōko Hata
    Kenji Kajiwara
    Yutaka Aki
    Youko Horii
    Keiko Imazawa
    Magic Girls
    Kei Sakatani
    Taro Saiki
    Hiroshi Kawaguchi
    Yūji Kondō
    Kōichi Hatsumi
    Tatsurō Nagai
    Yūki Kinoshita
    Kazuaki Makida
    Konomi Sakurai
  • Producer
    Makiko Iwata
    Nobuhiro Ōsawa
  • Series Composition
    Mami Watanabe
    Kazuhiko Soma
  • Storyboard
    Toshio Suzuki
    Gisaburō Sugii
    Yoshitaka Fujimoto
    Kiyoko Sayama
    Kiyoshi Egami
    Kazumi Fukushima
    Setsuko Shibuichi
    Tameo Kohanawa
    Susumu Ishizaki
    Masashi Abe
    Tetsuji Nakamura
    Shinichi Tōkairin
    Yukina Hiiro
    Hiroki Negishi
    Kazuma Mizukusa
    Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Ichirou Aokishin
    Hiroshi Kuzuoka
    Hidekazu Satō
    Tetsuya Endō
    Kōichi Takada
  • Music
    Akihiko Hirama
  • Art Director
    Takashi Miyano
  • Director of Photography
    Naoto Fujikura
  • Executive producer
    Tarō Maki
Production
  • Production
    Madhouse
    GENCO
    Group TAC
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    Music
    Opening
    Ep. 1-39
    “Ne" (ねっ)”
    Ep. 1-49
    “Mi Sueño es el Motor" (spanish)”
    Ep. 40-52
    “Ashita no Kimi" (アシタノキミ; The You of Tomorrow)”
    Ending
    Ep. 1-15
    “Ne Cutey Techno Mix" (ねっ)”
    Ep. 16-27
    “Wao!" (わぁお!)”
    Ep. 28-39
    “Love Wars Daisakusen" (Love ウォーズ大作戦)”
    Ep. 40-52
    “Sono Yume wa Nani Iro?" (その夢は何色?; What Color is That Dream?)”