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Magical Mako

1970·Show
48Episodes in1Season
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Mahō no Mako-chan is a Japanese anime series by Toei Animation. The story is loosely based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale The Little Mermaid. The series has been dubbed into various languages including French, Spanish, Polish and Italian. It is also often known as Mako the Mermaid, Mako-chan’s Magic, Syrenka Mako and Magical Mako-chan. Mahō no Mako-chan aired in 1970 via Nippon Educational TV, which is now TV Asahi.
Classic AnimeMagical GirlFantasy AdventureFamily-FriendlyMoral LessonsUndersea WorldComing-of-Age TaleWholesome StorytellingHeartwarming

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Is Magical Mako worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Magical Mako have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 48 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Magical Mako air?

It ran from 1970 to 1971 and has ended.

What language is Magical Mako in?

JapaneseFrenchSpanish

It was made in Japanese, with some French, Spanish. Produced in Japan.