Himeko Nonohara
main character
TV
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 61
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 23 h 23 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 2, 1992 – December 3, 1993
- Season
- Fall 1992
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Gallop
- Director
- Hatsuki Tsuji
- Original creator
- Megumi Mizusawa
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
23h 23m
⚡ 13 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shoujo100%Tomboy100%Female Protagonist95%Shapeshifting92%Magic79%Urban Fantasy79%School70%Primarily Child Cast40%
TVFINISHED1992 FALL7.2 / 10 AniList score
Hime-chan no Ribbon
姫ちゃんのリボン
Synopsis
Erika, the princess of the Magic Kingdom has come to Earth in order to find a human girl who looks just like her. That girl turns out to be Himeko Nonohara, a tomboy's tomboy. Erika must give Himeko a magical item she has created in order to prove her worth as a successor to the crown. Himeko must test this item, a hair ribbon that allows her to transform into any other person she sees, to see if it is worthy. The series follows Himeko's adventures and her budding romance with Daichi, the boy who discovers her secret. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Hime-chan no Ribbon?
Hime-chan no Ribbon has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 51% of 713 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 1992, and #5 most popular anime of 1992 on AniList.
Of the 1.4K AniList users who started it, 9.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 966 have finished it.
At roughly 23 h 23 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo — especially shoujo, tomboy, female protagonist, shapeshifting.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Megumi Mizusawa
- Director
- Hatsuki Tsuji
- Series composition
- Takashi Yamada
- Character design
- Hajime Watanabe
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
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Hime-chan no Ribbon FAQ
How many episodes does Hime-chan no Ribbon have?
Hime-chan no Ribbon has 61 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 23 h 23 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Hime-chan no Ribbon?
About 23 h 23 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 31 days; at one hour a day, about 24 days.
Is Hime-chan no Ribbon finished?
Yes. Hime-chan no Ribbon has finished airing — the final episode aired December 3, 1993.
Is there a season 2 of Hime-chan no Ribbon?
No sequel is listed for Hime-chan no Ribbon as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Hime-chan no Ribbon based on a manga?
Yes. Hime-chan no Ribbon adapts the manga by Megumi Mizusawa.
Who animated Hime-chan no Ribbon?
Hime-chan no Ribbon was animated by Studio Gallop and directed by Hatsuki Tsuji.