Super Doll★Licca-chan
Super Doll★Licca-chan (スーパードール★リカちゃん Sūpā Dōru Rika-chan?) is TV anime series which ran on TV Tokyo from 1998–1999. Kodansha also serialized a manga based on the anime series in its monthly manga magazine Nakayoshi. The story follows an ordinary elementary school girl named Licca Kayama and the strange circumstances surrounding her origins, as well as the origins of her protector, Doll Licca. The series is an original story spin-off inspired by the long-selling and popular Takara doll lineup "Licca-chan", created by Miyako Maki, designed to expand the regular dress-up doll series into a line of action figures. However, the new figures were only a mild success, and did not remain in production for long.
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Plot Summary
Licca Kayama is a young girl who discovers she is the princess of the Doll Kingdom. Along with her sentient doll companion, her faithful butler, and a detective, she must protect the human world from the evil forces of the anti-magic organization, the Dark Exos. Licca wields magical powers derived from her emotions and the bonds she shares with her friends and allies.
Critical Reception
Super Doll★Licca-chan was a popular magical girl anime series in Japan, known for its unique premise blending dolls with magical battles. It garnered a dedicated fanbase for its charming characters and adventurous storylines, becoming a notable entry in the genre during the late 1990s.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its imaginative concept combining dolls and magical girl tropes.
- Appreciated for its likable protagonist and her supportive companions.
- Enjoyed for its action-packed magical battles and overarching adventure plot.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely nostalgic, with viewers remembering the series fondly for its unique take on the magical girl genre and its endearing characters. Many recall the distinctive animation style and the exciting fantasy elements that made it a staple for young audiences.
Fun Fact
The series is based on a popular line of Japanese dolls created by Takara (now Takara Tomy) that first debuted in 1967, making Licca-chan a long-standing icon in Japan long before the anime adaptation.
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