Majokko Tsukune-chan

魔女っ娘つくねちゃん
Majokko Tsukune-chan
Genres: Comedy, Gag Humor, Seinen
Themes: Gag Humor
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Xebec
Producers: Starchild Records
Rating: 6.63 / 10
Rank: #6461
Popularity: #9783
Users Listed: 4,118
Users Scored: 1,745
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/04/2022
Aired: August 24, 2005 – January 25, 2006 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 6

Synopsis:

Tsukune-chan is an enigmatic figure who journeys through rural landscapes, acting as an impartial arbiter of fate. She doesn't dispense justice in a traditional sense, but rather offers consequences – rewards for kindness and retribution for malice – to the inhabitants she encounters. The narrative unfolds with a gentle, whimsical tone, exploring the delicate balance between cause and effect within seemingly ordinary communities.

The series observes how these carefully calibrated outcomes ripple through everyday lives, subtly altering relationships and destinies. Tsukune-chan herself remains an elusive presence, her motivations veiled, prompting viewers to contemplate morality and the unexpected ways in which actions shape our world. It's a character-driven story that prioritizes nuanced interactions and atmospheric storytelling over high-octane action, offering a contemplative viewing experience steeped in folklore and quiet observation.

Characters:

  • Tsukune (Main) - Voice Actors: Momoi, Haruko
  • Devil Santa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Daisuke
  • Kesennuma, Himeko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tokunaga, Ai
  • Onigawara, Mika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sanpei, Yuuko
  • Santa Claus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katou, Masayuki
  • Uncle Tony (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Daisuke

Staff:

  • Sakurai, Hiroaki (Director)
  • Nagahama, Hiroshi (Episode Director)
  • Kaneko, Shingo (Script, Storyboard)
  • Yamakawa, Yoshiki (Script, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Daichi, Akitarou (Storyboard)
  • Momoi, Haruko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Doi, Kazu (Color Design)
  • Hamauzu, Taeko (Editing)
  • Iwakuma, Akane (Background Art)
  • Magari, Hiroaki (Original Creator)
  • Matsumoto, Genki (In-Between Animation)
  • Nakahara, Hisafumi (Key Animation)
  • Ogura, Hiromasa (Art Director)
  • Onji, Masayuki (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Ootsuki, Toshimichi (Planning)
  • Shinoda, Tomohiro (In-Between Animation)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Majokko Tsukune-chan (manga - Adaptation)