“Chacha, a pun-prone magical girl, transforms into a princess to battle evil while juggling friendships and rivalries.”
Red Riding Hood Chacha
赤ずきんチャチャ
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Synopsis
Chacha, a pun-prone magical girl, transforms into a princess to battle evil while juggling friendships and rivalries.
Chacha is a cheerful girl who spends most of her days practicing magic under her teacher Seravi, hoping to become as skilled as he is. Though Chacha is enthusiastic, her tendency to make unfortunate puns out of her magic chants leaves her teacher wondering if she is ready for magic school. Deciding that there is no better time, Seravi gifts Chacha the Princess Medallion, allowing her to transform into a magical princess capable of defeating even the fiercest opponents. Together with her best friends Riiya, a werewolf boy, and Shiine, an apprentice of Seravi's old rival, Dorothy, Chacha sets out to defend the world from sinister forces. However, between the Great Evil Lord plotting against them, Riiya and Shiine's rivalry to win Chacha's affection, as well as Seravi and Dorothy's complicated relationship, Chacha struggles to find balance between fighting evil forces and mending relationships in her everyday life. Though obstacles continue to come her way, Chacha is determined to overcome any problem she faces with love, courage, and hope by her side.
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What 8 viewers settled on.
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Running avg · Oct 2009 → Jan 2026
- 7 “A cute, funny, and magical series with an engaging love triangle that I’ve adored since childhood. I wholeheartedly recommend it to kids who enjoy comedies. Its biggest charm is the nostalgic bond...”
- 10 “A childhood favorite that blends cute comedy, romance, and magical adventure in a vibrant fantasy world. The diverse, personality-rich cast keeps every episode fresh, and the classic shoujo art...”
- 9 “This is one of the anime I grew up watching, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s genuinely fun to watch, from its charming art style to its simple yet entertaining storyline....”
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- Format 74 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 29h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jan 1994 – Jun 1995 Winter 1994
- Source Tv media type
- Rated G All Ages
- Ref. BS-0083 catalog
Produced by
- Nihon Ad Systems Producer
- Shueisha Producer