Secrets of Akko-chan English Sub & Dub

About Secrets of Akko-chan

Meet Secrets of Akko-chan (Himitsu no Akko-chan), a school, magic and shoujo anime by Toei Animation (1969). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Atsuko "Akko-chan" Kagami (known variously as "Stilly," "Caroline," or "Julie" in Western versions of the anime) is an energetic elementary school girl who has an affinity for mirrors. One day, her favorite mirror which was given to Akko by her mother (or in some versions, by her father, as a present from India) is broken, and she prefers to bury it in her yard rather than throw it to the trash can.

Further in, in her dreams, she is contacted by a spirit (or in some cases the Queen of the Mirror Realm) who is moved that the little girl would treat the mirror so respectfully and not simply throw it away. Akko-chan is then given the gift of a magical mirror and taught an enchantment that will allow her to transform into anything she wishes.

In a school series like this, campus dynamics, friendships and rivalries set the day-to-day tone. If you count yourself among viewers who enjoy school-life settings, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Secrets of Akko-chan looks and moves on screen. The school focus matters here: campus dynamics, friendships and rivalries set the day-to-day tone. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1969, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.