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Sally the Witch

1966·Show
109Episodes in1Season
67
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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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

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Sally is the witch princess of the Magic Kingdom who longs to visit the mortal realm, presumably to make friends her own age. One day, by mistake, Sally teleports to the "mid world" (Earth), where she uses her magic to fend off a couple of burglars menacing two schoolgirls. Immediately befriended by her new acquaintances — tomboyish Yoshiko Hanamura (known affectionately as "Yotchan") and girly Sumire Kasugano — Sally decides to stay on Earth indefinitely, leading to mischief. As with Samantha Stevens in Bewitched, Sally tries to keep her supernatural abilities secret, assuming the role of a human child. In the final episode, Sally's grandma informs her she must return to the Magic Kingdom. Before leaving, Sally tries to tell her friends about her origins, but no one will believe her. Then her elementary school catches on fire, and Sally uses her magic to put it out. Her powers thus exposed, Sally's time to leave has finally come. She waves farewell to her friends, and returns to the Magic Kingdom. Being so popular in Japan, mostly the same way as classic Hanna-Barbera characters are in America, a second series was produced 20 years later. The second series continues a few years after the original ending, and finishes with the Original video animation Sally the Witch: Mother's Love is Eternal, in which, at the end, Sally finally becomes the ruler Queen of the Magic Kingdom, but worries about leaving her friends behind.
Classic AnimeMagical GirlWholesome Family FunEpisodic AdventuresLighthearted ComedyFriendship ThemesInnocent CharmMagical RealismChildhood FantasyNostalgic

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Is Sally the Witch worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Sally the Witch have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 109 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Sally the Witch air?

It ran from 1966 to 1968 and has ended.

What language is Sally the Witch in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Sally the Witch use?

Devilish Hair HornsAdaptational Name ChangeBittersweet EndingStock Sound EffectsTomboy and Girly GirlMundane UtilityDark Magical GirlHealing Magic Is the HardestLonely Rich KidThe OjouWorld's Most Beautiful WomanPluckyand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Sally the Witch, including Devilish Hair Horns, Adaptational Name Change, Bittersweet Ending.