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Looking for Magical Doremi
魔女見習いをさがして
2020 92 min Japan 12+
★7.2
Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Haruka Kamatani, Jun'ichi Satô
Trailers
Description
Three women – 27 year old Tokyo office worker Mire Yoshizuki, 22 year old fourth-year college student Sora Nagase, and 20 year old boyish, part-time Hiroshima okonomiyaki shop worker and freelancer Reika Kawatani – are drawn together by a magic gem.
Starring
Tomoko Akiya
Actor
Chiemi Chiba
Actor
Kenta Hamano
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Looking for Magical Doremi is a heartwarming slice-of-life film that resonates deeply with fans of the original anime through its exploration of shared nostalgia and adult challenges. While it succeeds as a gentle, supportive experience, the film is held back by a predictable narrative and somewhat underwhelming technical execution.
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a poignant, feel-good exploration of how shared fandom can provide mutual support during adulthood's struggles. | |
| Originality | The narrative relies on predictable tropes and a straightforward structure that prioritizes comfort over surprise. | |
| Production | The technical presentation is visually vibrant and musically pleasant, yet lacks the polish or dynamic flair needed to elevate the production. | |
| Screenplay | The story's portrayal of adult problems is comforting, yet reviewers disagree on whether the resolutions feel grounded or overly idealistic and unrealistic. |