Melmo
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 8 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 1971 – March 26, 1972
- Season
- Fall 1971
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Seiichirou Uno
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
8h 40m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic79%Age Regression79%Female Protagonist79%Shoujo50%Body Horror20%Chimera20%Educational20%Gods20%Nudity20%
overview details
Synopsis
After nine-year-old Melmo loses her mother in a car accident, she is left to care for her two younger brothers, a task far beyond her age or means. However, in the midst of her grieving, Melmo is visited by the ghost of her deceased mother who gives her a bottle of miraculous candy, capable of transforming her into either an adult (blue candy) or an infant (red candy). A combination of the two can reduce her to a fetus and then change her into any animal she imagines. Drawing on a seemingly inexhaustable supply, Melmo uses her candies to solve the various problems thrown her way, aided by her younger brother Toto (who accidentally morphs into a frog in episode 7) and her cantankerous mentor, Dr Nosehairs. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Fushigi na Melmo?
Fushigi na Melmo has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 43% of 276 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 791 AniList users who started it, 12.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 336 have finished it.
At about 8 h 40 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Drama — especially magic, age regression, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
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Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Seiichirou Uno
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Fushigi na Melmo FAQ
How many episodes does Fushigi na Melmo have?
Fushigi na Melmo has 26 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 8 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Fushigi na Melmo?
About 8 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.
Is Fushigi na Melmo finished?
Yes. Fushigi na Melmo has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 1972.
Is there a season 2 of Fushigi na Melmo?
No sequel is listed for Fushigi na Melmo as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Fushigi na Melmo based on a manga?
Yes. Fushigi na Melmo adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
Who animated Fushigi na Melmo?
Fushigi na Melmo was animated by Tezuka Productions.