Fancy Lala (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1998, Fancy Lala is an animation, comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. One day, a 9-year-old elementary schoolgirl named Miho Shinohara is given two stuffed dinosaurs by an unnamed stranger. The stuffed dinosaurs come to life and they present her with a magic sketchbook and pen. Within limits, and subject to varying degrees of control, she can draw in the sketchbook and bring the drawings to life. Miho can also transform into a teenage girl, whom she names Fancy Lala. One day, Lala is scouted by Yumi Haneishi, the president of the talent agency Lyrical Productions, and begins the long road to stardom.
Who’s in it. Fancy Lala stars Shinobu Adachi as Pigu (voice), Kappei Yamaguchi as Taro Yoshida (voice), Omi Minami as Akiru Yuuki (voice) and Michiko Neya as Mogu (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Fancy Lala sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fancy Lala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fancy Lala tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fancy Lala (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fancy Lala change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fancy Lala worth watching?
- Fancy Lala holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fancy Lala?
- Fancy Lala stars Shinobu Adachi, Kappei Yamaguchi, Omi Minami, Michiko Neya and Ryusuke Ohbayashi.
- When was Fancy Lala released?
- Fancy Lala was released in 1998.