Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

Synopsis

In "Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi," preteen Satoshi "Sasshi" Imamiya is going through a tough time after losing his cherished card collection and learning his childhood friend Arumi Asahina is moving away. Their personal troubles intensify when they unexpectedly find themselves traveling through a series of fantastic realms filled with sci-fi elements, magic, and conflict. Each attempt to escape only pulls them deeper into these bizarre dimensions, which are actually twisted versions of their own neighborhood. Guiding them are two enigmatic figures: the voluptuous Mune-mune and the elusive blue-haired Eutus, who may hold the key to their return. As Sasshi and Arumi journey through this whimsical adventure, they uncover a story spanning many years, leading them to wonder if going back to their old lives is truly what they want.

Background

Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai received an Excellence Prize for animation at the 2002 Japan Media Arts Festival.