Sally the Witch

Synopsis

In the magical kingdom of Magic, the kind and mischievous princess Sally grows curious about the human world. She ventures there for the first time and crosses paths with Yoshiko "Yocchan" Hanamura and Sumire Kasugano at a department store. The three quickly become friends, and the girls often spend time at the mansion Sally conjures up with magic. One night, Yocchan and Sumire remember they left something behind at the store and go back even though it's closed. Sally and her younger brother Cub—sent by their parents to bring Sally home—trail them and discover the girls have been taken hostage by thieves. Using their magic, Sally and Cub drive off the criminals and rescue their friends, all while keeping their powers a secret from the two girls. Moved by the bonds she's formed and the thrill of life among humans, Sally decides to remain. She takes the surname Yumeno and enrolls in school alongside Yocchan and Sumire. Cub chooses to stay with her as well. Together, they create a wide circle of friends and go on many adventures, blending magic into their daily routines.

Background

Based on the manga "Sally the Witch" by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, this was the first TV animation series to target the shoujo demographic. This was also the first Japanese TV animation series in the "mahou shoujo" genre, and the success of this series led to the emergence of the "shoujo anime". The first 17 episodes were broadcast in black and white, and the 18th and later episodes in color.