Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1985, Magical Emi, the Magic Star is an animation, family, comedy and kids series.

What it’s about. Kazuki Mai, an elementary schoolgirl, wanted to be a magician but her skills weren't good enough for her to join her grandparents' Magiccarat troupe. One day she sees a light enter a strange heart-shaped mirror. The light is actually a mirror fairy named Topo, who takes over her favourite stuffed toy, a flying squirrel and gives her a bracelet with the 4 card suits. The bracelet can turn into a bubble wand which transforms Mai into the 18 year old magician Magical Emi, who uses her magic to help people and participate in her grandparents' shows.

Who’s in it. Magical Emi, the Magic Star stars Atsuko Mine as Haruko Nakamori (voice), Yoko Obata as Mai Kazuki / Magical Emi (voice), Hoshi Makimura as Schoolgirl (voice) and Masae Maeda as Schoolgirl (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Magical Emi, the Magic Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magical Emi, the Magic Star page.

If you liked it. Fans of Magical Emi, the Magic Star tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.