TV-Series
Description
"Magical Meow Meow Taruto" centers on Taruto, a young cat-girl living in a world where magical cat-people coexist with humans. Taruto is an orphan raised in a small village by her adoptive grandfather, a human named Iori. Despite her cheerful demeanor, Taruto struggles with her magical abilities, which are weak and often uncontrollable. Her life takes a turn when she encounters a mysterious cat named Chitose, who reveals that Taruto is the reincarnation of the legendary Cat Princess. This revelation sets Taruto on a journey to unlock her true potential and fulfill her destiny.

The narrative unfolds as Taruto leaves her village to attend the Royal Cat Academy, a prestigious school for magical cats. There, she meets a diverse group of classmates, including the serious and disciplined Karin, the mischievous and carefree Elulu, and the aloof yet talented Chitose. Together, they navigate the challenges of school life while uncovering the secrets of Taruto’s past and the looming threat of the Dark Cats, a malevolent group seeking to exploit her powers for their own gain.

As the story progresses, Taruto’s growth as a magical cat becomes central to the plot. She learns to harness her abilities, guided by her friends and mentors, while confronting the Dark Cats in a series of escalating conflicts. The series balances lighthearted moments of camaraderie and humor with darker themes of identity, responsibility, and the struggle between good and evil. Taruto’s journey is one of self-discovery, as she grapples with her role as the Cat Princess and the sacrifices it entails.

The characters are integral to the story’s development. Taruto’s determination and kindness drive the narrative, while her relationships with Karin, Elulu, and Chitose provide emotional depth and highlight themes of friendship and loyalty. The antagonists, led by the enigmatic Dark Cats, serve as a constant reminder of the stakes involved in Taruto’s quest. The series concludes with a climactic confrontation that tests Taruto’s resolve and the strength of her bonds with her friends, ultimately resolving the central conflict while leaving room for reflection on her journey.
Information
Magical Meow Meow Taruto
魔法少女猫たると
Taruto
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 07/05/2001 – 09/27/2001
Categories
Genre
Comedy
Tags
Magic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Come Ye, Come All!
2Blooming and Blooming
3Long Time Ago
4Perserverance Perserverance
5Blabbing
6Glittering, Twinkling
7Ting Ting
8Secret Secret
9Walked to Walk
10Uneasiness
11Pit-a-pat
12Happy Ending
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Series Director
    Tsukasa Sunaga
  • Script
    Atsuhiro Tomioka
    Hiroko Tokita
    Akihiko Takadera
    Kōji Ueda
  • Episode Director
    Naoto Hashimoto
    Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Fumihiro Ueno
    Yoshiaki Okumura
    Wataru Sakaibashi
    Shinichiro Aoki
    Hiroshi Ishida
    Kōji Ogawa
  • Music
    Hikaru Nanase
  • Character Design
    Hiroko Kazui
  • Chief Animation Director
    Hiroko Kazui
  • Sound Director
    Toshiki Kameyama
  • Producer
    Atsushi Sugita
    Shinjiro Yokoyama
  • Series Composition
    Akihiko Takadera
    Kōji Ueda
  • Storyboard
    Junji Nishimura
    Kazuya Komai
    Hiroko Kazui
    Tsukasa Sunaga
  • Unit Director
    Kazuya Komai
    Hiroko Kazui
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Yukihiro Shibutani
  • Animation Director
    Masahiro Sekiguchi
    Yūichi Tanaka
    Hiroko Kazui
    Minoru Yamazawa
    Shinsuke Terasawa
    Kumiko Sakai
    Akio Kawamura
    Hyun-Jung Lee
    Naoki Aisaka
    Hiroyuki Notake
    Chikae Kuwahara
    Young Sik Hwang
    Kyuta Sakai
    Kenji Uchinō
    Yun Hee Kwon
  • Director of Photography
    Ryoma Sakamoto
Production
  • Animation Production
    TNK
    Madhouse
  • Production
    TNK
    Madhouse
    Dentsu Inc.
    Bandai Visual