Mai Kazuki
main character
OVA
5.9
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 59 min
- Total watch time
- 59 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 21, 1986
- Season
- Fall 1986
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Takashi Annou
- Original creator
- Kiyoko Arai
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
- Also known as
- Magica Magica Emi - Orchestra di Cicale, Magica Magica Emi: Orchestra di Cicale, Magica magica Emi - Orchestra di cicale
- Score across sites
- 6.30/10
Estimated watch time
0h 59m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic79%Female Protagonist79%Idol79%Kids79%Shapeshifting10%Henshin10%
OVAFINISHED1986 FALL5.9 / 10 AniList score
Magical Emi: Semishigure
魔法のスターマジカルエミ 蝉時雨• Mahou no Star Magical Emi: Semishigure
Synopsis
An OVA that both summarizes and continues the Mahou no Star Magical Emi TV series.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Magical Emi: Semishigure?
Only if you enjoy comedy and mahou shoujo, especially stories with magic, female protagonist, idol.
Reception is lukewarm: 59/100 on AniList, with 35% of 215 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
About 5.6% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
Watch Magical Emi, the Magic Star first: this continues its story.
At about 59 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kiyoko Arai
- Director
- Takashi Annou
- Character design
- Yoshiyuki Kishi
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985)
Related entries
Magical Emi: Semishigure FAQ
How many episodes does Magical Emi: Semishigure have?
Magical Emi: Semishigure has 1 episodes of about 59 minutes each, roughly 59 minutes in total.
Is Magical Emi: Semishigure finished?
Yes. Magical Emi: Semishigure has finished airing — the final episode aired September 21, 1986.
Is there a season 2 of Magical Emi: Semishigure?
No sequel is listed for Magical Emi: Semishigure as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Magical Emi: Semishigure?
Watch Magical Emi, the Magic Star first — Magical Emi: Semishigure is a direct sequel.
Is Magical Emi: Semishigure based on a manga?
No. Magical Emi: Semishigure is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Magical Emi: Semishigure?
Magical Emi: Semishigure was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Takashi Annou.
Where can I watch Magical Emi: Semishigure?
Magical Emi: Semishigure is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.