Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume wo Dakishimete

Fairy Princess Minky Momo 2nd / 魔法のプリンセス　ミンキーモモ（夢を抱きしめて） / Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams

Genres: Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo
Themes: Mahou Shoujo
Studios: Ashi Productions
Producers: Nippon Television Network, Yomiko Advertising
Rating: 6.88 / 10
Rank: #5030
Popularity: #9336
Users Listed: 4,738
Users Scored: 1,734
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 08/14/2024
Aired: October 2, 1991 – December 23, 1992 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 62
Broadcast: Wednesday at 17:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

Years after a pivotal event, the floating kingdom of Fenarinarsa faces a waning connection with Earth. Seeking to rekindle hope and inspire a renewed belief in possibility, the King tasks Marinarsa with a delicate mission. Momo, a young woman bearing a striking resemblance to those of Earth, is chosen as an emissary. She journeys to a world grappling with disillusionment, tasked not with conquest or diplomacy, but with quietly reminding humanity of the value held within their aspirations.

The narrative unfolds in a contemplative atmosphere, exploring themes of faith, perception, and the enduring power of dreams. Momo's experiences on Earth highlight the contrast between idealistic visions and practical realities, prompting reflection on what truly motivates us to strive for a better future. The series emphasizes character interactions and subtle world-building, offering a thoughtful exploration of connection across seemingly disparate realms.

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: Hello, Minky Momo (Aired: 10/02/1991)
Episode 2: Friends in the Park (Aired: 10/09/1991)
Episode 3: Animal: Great Tactics (Aired: 10/16/1991)
Episode 4: Dig here, Dinosaur! (Aired: 10/23/1991)
Episode 5: Strange, Strange Candy Land (Aired: 10/30/1991)
... and 57 more episodes

Characters:

Momo (Main) - Voice Actors: Hayashibara, Megumi

Staff:

Umehara, Masaru (Producer)
Yuyama, Kunihiko (Director, Storyboard, Screenplay)
Abe, Masashi (Episode Director)
Fujimoto, Yoshitaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kato, Takao (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Miura, Tatsuo (Episode Director)
Nodate, Seiichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Watanabe, Hiroshi (Episode Director, Storyboard, Character Design, Animation Director)
Fujioka, Yoshinobu (Script)
Hanazono, Yuuho (Script)
Houjou, Chinatsu (Script)
Konishikawa, Hiroshi (Script)
Konparu, Tomoko (Script)
Omode, Akemi (Script)
Shudou, Takeshi (Script, Original Creator, Series Composition)
Toda, Hiroshi (Script)
Kobayashi, Tetsuya (Storyboard)
Kozuma, Shinsaku (Storyboard)
Kudou, Masaki (Storyboard, Assistant Director)
Sayama, Kiyoko (Storyboard)
D'Avena, Cristina (Theme Song Performance)
Watanabe, Natsumi (Theme Song Lyrics)
Gotou, Keiji (Key Animation)
Hashimoto, Kazunori (Director of Photography)
Horisawa, Satoshi (Animation Director)
Horiuchi, Osamu (Animation Director)
Ishikawa, Taketomo (Animation Director)
Kajiura, Shinichirou (Animation Director)
Katou, Shouji (Sound Effects)
Komori, Takahiro (Key Animation)
Nawa, Munenori (Key Animation)
Satou, Keiichi (2nd Key Animation)
Taguma, Jun (Editing)
Takegami, Junki (Screenplay)
Tominaga, Mari (Animation Director)
Tsuruyama, Osamu (Animation Director)
Yoshihara, Masayuki (Key Animation)
Yoshikawa, Hiroaki (Key Animation)
van Beethoven, Ludwig (Music)

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Related Anime/Manga:

Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume wo Dakishimete Specials (anime - Side Story)
Minky Momo in Tabidachi no Eki (anime - Side Story)
Mahou no Princess Minky Momo (anime - Alternative Version)