Maria-sama ga Miteru 3rd

Maria Watches Over Us 3rd / マリア様がみてる〜３rd〜 / MariMite OVA / La Vierge Marie Vous Regarde / The Virgin Mary is Watching You

Genres: Drama, Girls Love, School, Shoujo
Themes: School
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Studio Deen
Licensors: Nozomi Entertainment
Rating: 7.79 / 10
Rank: #1109
Popularity: #4827
Users Listed: 24,868
Users Scored: 11,118
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/19/2023
Aired: December 29, 2006 – July 25, 2007 (Fall)
Type: ova
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 5

Synopsis:

The idyllic summer break at the Ogasawara family estate quickly unravels for Yumi as she accompanies her friend Sachiko on a visit. The tranquility of their retreat is disrupted by the arrival of Sachiko’s acquaintances, a group of affluent young women who harbor disdain for Yumi. Their presence casts a shadow over the carefree vacation, sparking subtle but persistent attempts to undermine Yumi's standing and challenge her connection with Sachiko.

Set against a backdrop of refined elegance and simmering social dynamics, the story explores themes of class, friendship, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. The narrative focuses on the quiet tension between characters and the slow escalation of social maneuvering as Yumi navigates an environment designed to make her feel unwelcome. The anime presents a nuanced portrayal of female bonds under pressure and the challenges of maintaining self-worth in the face of prejudice.

Streaming Platforms:

HIDIVE

Episodes:

Episode 1: The Lambs' Vacation (Aired: 11/29/2006)
Episode 2: Operation OK For Short (Aired: 01/31/2007)
Episode 3: Cool Breeze (Aired: 03/28/2007)
Episode 4: Ready, Go! (Aired: 05/30/2007)
Episode 5: Hello Sister! (Aired: 07/25/2007)

Characters:

Fukuzawa, Yumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Kana, Ambrós, Carmen, Hauser, Sarah
Hasekura, Rei (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka, Calvell, Carmen
Hosokawa, Kanako (Main) - Voice Actors: Koshimizu, Ami, Damas, Susana
Matsudaira, Touko (Main) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie, Giménez, Ariadna
Nijou, Noriko (Main) - Voice Actors: Shimizu, Kaori, Morales, Pilar
Ogasawara, Sachiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Miki, Moore, Candice, Guillén, Maria Rosa
Shimazu, Yoshino (Main) - Voice Actors: Ikezawa, Haruna, Muntané, Isabel
Toudou, Shimako (Main) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko
Arisugawa, Kintarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minagawa, Junko
Ayanokouji, Kikuyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuu
Buddhist abbot (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawaki, Ikuya
Fukuzawa, Miki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Ai, Damas, Susana
Fukuzawa, Yuuichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hamada, Kenji
Fukuzawa, Yuuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ichiki, Mitsuhiro, Mesa, Sergio
Kanina, Shizuka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: rino
Karube, Itsue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kitamura, Eri, Morales, Pilar
Kashiwagi, Suguru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hiyama, Nobuyuki
Kobayashi, Masamune (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Chihiro
Kyougoku, Kieko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanii, Asuka
Ogasawara, Tooru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanaka, Hiroshi
Saionji, Yukari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi
Satou, Sei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyoguchi, Megumi
Sawamura, Kiyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishi, Hiroko
Sawamura, Gensuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Imaruoka, Atsushi
Takachi, Hidemi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka
Takada, Magane (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta
Takeshima, Tsutako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Rina
Yakushiji, Tomomitsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu
Yakushiji, Akimitsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu
Yamaguchi, Mami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Chiwa

Staff:

Iijima, Kouji (Producer)
Kon, Yuuko (Producer)
Sasaki, Rika (Producer)
Ide, Mie (Assistant Producer)
Matsunaga, Takayuki (Assistant Producer)
Matsushita, Yukihiro (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Iwanami, Yoshikazu (Sound Director)
Yoshida, Shunji (Episode Director)
Yoshida, Reiko (Script, Series Composition)
Yoshimura, Genki (Script)
Kojima, Masao (Storyboard, Key Animation)
Friedman, Marty (Theme Song Composition)
KOTOKO (Theme Song Performance)
Nakazawa, Tomoyuki (Theme Song Arrangement)
Abe, Tatsuya (Animation Director)
Fujii, Fumino (Key Animation)
Furihata, Masahiro (Key Animation)
Furuse, Kazuya (Planning)
Hibiki, Reine (Original Character Design)
Horii, Kumi (Key Animation)
Ichihara, Keiko (Key Animation)
Ishikawa, Tomomi (Key Animation)
Ishikawa, Youichi (Key Animation)
Izumo, Takaaki (Key Animation)
Kasahara, Akira (Key Animation)
Kawamoto, Miyoko (Key Animation)
Kawamura, Akihiro (Planning)
Konno, Oyuki (Original Creator)
Kotani, Kyouko (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Kouno, Maki (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
Kurose, Daisuke (Key Animation)
Matsumoto, Shinji (Color Design)
Matsumura, Masahiro (Editing)
Matsushima, Akira (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
Matsutake, Tokuyuki (Key Animation)
Matsuura, Riki (Key Animation)
Morimoto, Hirofumi (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation, Animation Director)
Morishita, Shougo (Key Animation)
Murakami, Maki (Key Animation)
Naitou, Inosuke (Key Animation)
Nakajima, Atsuko (Key Animation)
Nakamura, Yoshiko (Key Animation)
Nakaya, Kouichi (Key Animation)
Obara, Shouhei (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director, Setting)
Oda, Mayumi (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Okado, Chikai (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
Ono, Kanako (In-Between Animation)
Ooyama, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
Sakamoto, Ryuu (Background Art)
Sakamoto, Nobuto (Art Director)
... and 10 more staff

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