Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol
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Format:TV
Episodes:25
Episode Length:23 mins
Season:SPRING 1986
Source:original
Estimated watch time
9h 35m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Episodic80%Magic79%Drawing79%Aliens79%Shapeshifting79%Kids79%Fairy79%Female Protagonist68%Slapstick60%Work60%
TVFINISHED1986 SPRING6.3 / 10 AniList score

Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol

魔法のアイドル パステルユーミ• Mahou no Idol Pastel Yumi
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Synopsis & Story

School girl Yumi Hanazono is a dab hand with drawing. Her parents run a florist shop and cafe from their house and from them Yumi has also inherited a love of flowers. Two cat-like elves from the Flower Planet reward her devotion with a magical wand and pendant that, when she draws the shape of an object in the air with the wand, create the object for her use for a short time before vanishing.Like any young girl, Yumi has challenges in her life - family, school, boys and even irascible neighbours. Her new magical power offers a tempting solution to these challenges but she must beware of the consequences and watch out for the magic wearing off.(Source: Anime News Network)

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Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol: should you watch it?

At a glance

Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 33% of 414 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

Of the 814 AniList users who started it, 8.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 558 have finished it.

At about 9 h 35 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.

Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo — especially episodic, magic, drawing, aliens.

Where it fits in the series

Episodes

25 episodes are listed.

Main cast & creators

Original creator
Kiyoko Arai
Series composition
Shouji Imai
Character design
Yumiko Horazawa
Character design
Kouji Motoyama

Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol FAQ

How many episodes does Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol have?
Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol has 25 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 35 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol?
About 9 h 35 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol finished?
Yes. Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol has finished airing — the final episode aired August 29, 1986.
Is there a season 2 of Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol?
No sequel is listed for Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol as of October 2026.
Is Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol based on a manga?
No. Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol?
Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Akira Shigino.