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"Chōnōryoku Shōjo Barabanba" centers on Barabanba, a young girl with extraordinary psychic abilities, navigating a world where such powers are both a gift and a burden. The narrative unfolds in a near-future setting where psychic phenomena have become a recognized part of society, though they remain poorly understood and often feared. Barabanba, possessing immense telekinetic and telepathic powers, struggles to balance her desire for a normal life with the responsibilities thrust upon her by her abilities.

The story begins with Barabanba living in a small, rural town, attempting to conceal her powers to avoid drawing attention. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters a secretive organization dedicated to researching and controlling psychic individuals. This group, known as the Psychic Regulation Bureau (PRB), seeks to recruit Barabanba, believing her powers could be instrumental in their efforts to maintain order in a world increasingly destabilized by rogue psychics. Reluctantly, Barabanba agrees to join, driven by a sense of duty and the hope of understanding her abilities better.

As the series progresses, Barabanba is thrust into a series of missions involving rogue psychics, government conspiracies, and ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of psychic powers. She forms alliances with other psychics, each with unique abilities and personal struggles, including a telekinetic boy named Ren and an empathic girl named Aya. Together, they confront adversaries ranging from rogue psychics exploiting their powers for personal gain to shadowy figures within the PRB itself, who seek to manipulate Barabanba for their own ends.

The narrative explores themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of wielding immense power. Barabanba’s journey is marked by internal conflict as she grapples with the ethical implications of her actions and the growing realization that her powers may come at a cost. The series delves into the psychological toll of her abilities, portraying her struggles with isolation, fear, and the pressure to protect others while safeguarding her own humanity.

The plot builds toward a climactic confrontation with a powerful rogue psychic who threatens to plunge the world into chaos. Barabanba must confront not only this external threat but also her own doubts and fears, ultimately making a choice that will define her path forward. The series concludes with an open-ended resolution, leaving room for further exploration of Barabanba’s world and the ongoing challenges faced by psychics in a society struggling to adapt to their existence.
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Chōnōryoku Shōjo Barabanba
超能力少女 バラバンバ
Type: OVA
Anime Episodes: 1
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 06/21/1985
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Staff
  • Scenario · Gen Eshō
  • Storyboard · KOUSAKU
  • Unit Director · Kazuyuki Shirakawa
  • Original creator · Go Nagai
  • Character Design · Kimi Sato
  • Art · Xian Chu Jin
  • Animation Director · Masaaki Kudō
  • Mechanical design · Satoshi Urushihara
  • Producer · Masao Konishi