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Hime-chan's Ribbon

1996·Show
61Episodes in1Season
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
IMDb6.5

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Heartwarming and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Growing up, fantasy, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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

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About

Erika, the princess of the Magic Kingdom has come to Earth in order to find a human girl who looks just like her. That girl turns out to be Himeko Nonohara, a tomboy's tomboy. Erika must give Himeko a magical item she has created in order to prove her worth as a successor to the crown. Himeko must test this item, a hair ribbon that allows her to transform into any other person she sees, to see if it is worthy. The series follows Himeko's adventures and her budding romance with Daichi, the boy who discovers her secret.
Magical Girl ClassicTomboy HeroineIdentity TransformationNostalgic 90s AnimeLighthearted RomanceFriendship & LoyaltySchool Life ComedyWholesome FantasyComing-of-Age Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Hatsuki Tsuji
Written by:
Takashi Yamada
Produced by:
Akio Wakana, Yoko Matsushita, Mutsuo Shimizu
Composed by:
Kenji Kawai

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hime-chan's Ribbon legally?

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Is Hime-chan's Ribbon worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Hime-chan's Ribbon have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 61 episodes.

When did Hime-chan's Ribbon air?

It ran from 1996 to 1996 and has ended.

What language is Hime-chan's Ribbon in?

AbkhazianJapanese

It was made in Abkhazian, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Hime-chan's Ribbon?

2ITJP

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hime-chan's Ribbon in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hime-chan's Ribbon use?

TomboyIncredible Shrinking ManDon't Try This at HomeMagical GirlHair RebootStable Time Loop"Magic A" Is "Magic A"Cannot Spit It OutLethal ChefBelated Love EpiphanyThe Show Must Go OnAll Girls Want Bad Boysand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for Hime-chan's Ribbon, including Tomboy, Incredible Shrinking Man, Don't Try This at Home.