Description
"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.
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.
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
Cast
- Helena Sâmara
- Boneca IzumiLuciana Baroli
- Flávia Narciso
- Sister ChiakiMako Hyōdō
- Izumi
- Diana Beltrán
- Yuka Kouno
- Roseli Gonçalves
- TETSU
- Eleonora PradoYōko Sasaki
- Boneca Licca
Comment(s)
Staff
- Series DirectorGisaburō Sugii
- ScenarioMami WatanabeSeishi MinakamiTomoyasu OkuboMasumi HirayanagiTomoko OgawaSumino KawashimaKazuma Mizukusa
- Episode DirectorAkihiko NishiyamaGisaburō SugiiKazuyoshi YokotaYoshitaka FujimotoKazu YokotaKiyoshi EgamiYoshikata NittaAtsushi YanoTakafumi HoshikawaNaoto HashimotoHiroyuki TsuchiyaYoshihide KuriyamaShinichi TōkairinShigeru YamazakiToyoaki NakajimaSetsuo TakaseHiroki NegishiMitsutaka NoshitaniIchirou AokishinTetsuo YamazakiYūji KondōKeisuke Ōnishi
- Character DesignTetsuya Kumagai
- Animation DirectorDaisuke NakayamaMichio SatōKatsunobu ItoAkiko NagashimaAkihiro AsanumaSeiji KishimotoWataru AbeAkira TakeuchiFumio MatsumotoMakoto TakahokoKiyotaka NakaharaYasutoshi TanbaYoshiaki KubokawaToshiaki IinoMasaki HosoyamaYasunari NittaToshiyuki KomaruTakafumi HayashiTetsuya KumagaiAkio KawamuraSatoru KusudaKeiichi IshidaYoshiaki MatsudaRyōko HataKenji KajiwaraYutaka AkiYouko HoriiKeiko ImazawaMagic GirlsKei SakataniTaro SaikiHiroshi KawaguchiYūji KondōKōichi HatsumiTatsurō NagaiYūki KinoshitaKazuaki MakidaKonomi Sakurai
- ProducerMakiko IwataNobuhiro Ōsawa
- Series CompositionMami WatanabeKazuhiko Soma
- StoryboardToshio SuzukiGisaburō SugiiYoshitaka FujimotoKiyoko SayamaKiyoshi EgamiKazumi FukushimaSetsuko ShibuichiTameo KohanawaSusumu IshizakiMasashi AbeTetsuji NakamuraShinichi TōkairinYukina HiiroHiroki NegishiKazuma MizukusaMitsutaka NoshitaniIchirou AokishinHiroshi KuzuokaHidekazu SatōTetsuya EndōKōichi Takada
- MusicAkihiko Hirama
- Art DirectorTakashi Miyano
- Director of PhotographyNaoto Fujikura
- Executive producerTarō Maki
Production
- ProductionMadhouseGENCOGroup TAC
Relations
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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?)”


