Onegai My Melody

About Onegai My Melody

Onegai My Melody (おねがいマイメロディ) arrives as a fantasy anime by Studio Comet (2005), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: My Melody arrives on Earth much to the surprise of her rival Kuromi. Together with one of the junior high school learners, Yumeno Uta, they decide to protect the dreams of the people with the help of magic.

With fantasy at the core, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Voice work is led by Junko Takeuchi as Kuromi and Ryoutarou Okiayu as Keiichi Hiiragi.

This one is best suited to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. With 52 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Comet, so the studio's house style defines how Onegai My Melody looks and moves on screen. Within the fantasy category, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Junko Takeuchi voicing Kuromi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2005, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.