TV-Series
Description
"Magical Taruruuto-kun" centers on Taruruuto, a mischievous and bumbling young magician from the magical world who is sent to the human world as part of his training. Despite his magical abilities, Taruruuto often struggles with his spells, leading to chaotic and humorous situations. His primary goal is to assist humans with their problems, but his lack of skill frequently results in unintended consequences.

The series primarily follows Taruruuto’s interactions with Kentarou Hoshino, a kind-hearted but ordinary elementary school boy who becomes his primary companion. Kentarou often finds himself caught up in Taruruuto’s magical mishaps, which range from comedic misunderstandings to more fantastical adventures. The duo is joined by other characters, including Taruruuto’s rival, the more competent magician Akane, and various magical beings who occasionally cross over from the magical world.

The narrative structure is episodic, with each episode presenting a self-contained story that explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the consequences of one’s actions. Taruruuto’s magical blunders often serve as the catalyst for these stories, creating scenarios where the characters must work together to resolve the resulting chaos. The tone is lighthearted and comedic, with occasional moments of heartfelt emotion as the characters grow and learn from their experiences.

The magical world is depicted as a whimsical and fantastical realm, contrasting with the mundane human world. This juxtaposition allows for a variety of imaginative scenarios, from Taruruuto accidentally transforming objects or people to encounters with magical creatures. Despite the fantastical elements, the series maintains a grounded focus on the relationships between the characters, particularly the bond between Taruruuto and Kentarou.

Overall, "Magical Taruruuto-kun" blends comedy, fantasy, and slice-of-life elements to create a series that appeals to a younger audience while offering moments of charm and creativity. The episodic nature of the story ensures a wide variety of scenarios, keeping the narrative fresh and engaging throughout its run.
Information
Magical Taruruuto-kun
まじかる★タルるートくん
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 87
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 09/02/1990 – 05/10/1992
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Cast
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Masahiko Ōkura
  • Script
    Kenichi Kanemaki
    Aya Matsui
    Yoshiyuki Suga
    Katsuyuki Sumisawa
  • Music
    Seiji Yokoyama
  • Animation Director
    Yoshitaka Koyama
    Tatsufumi Tamagawa
    Mitsuru Aoyama
    Masayuki Uchiyama
    Kenichi Chikanaga
    Eikichi Takahashi
    Sawako Yamamoto
    Masami Abe
    Tetsuya Kumagai
    Hiroyuki Kawano
    Takayuki Gorai
    Setsuko Harada
    Katsutoshi Isshi
    Haruya Nakahira
    Masahiko Ōkura
  • Producer
    Tomoya Hirao
    Yoshifumi Hatano
    Hiromi Seki
    Yuko Sagawa
  • Series Composition
    Yoshiyuki Suga
  • Episode Director
    Yukio Kaizawa
    Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Akinori Yabe
    Yoshihiro Oka
    Junji Shimizu
    Hiroshi Shidara
    Takao Iwai
    Kazuhito Kikuchi
    Akinori Matsubara
    Tōru Yamada
    Yuji Endō
    Hiroyuki Kakudō
  • Original story
  • Art design
    Mataji Urata
  • Character Design
    Masahiko Ōkura
Production
  • Production
    Shueisha
    Asatsu
    Music
    Ending
    “Kimi to sekai seifu!?”
    “Taruru Kataburaruru”