Kamichama Karin English Sub & Dub

About Kamichama Karin

Looking for background on Kamichama Karin? This fantasy, comedy and school series by Satelight (2007) starts out like this. The setup: Thirteen-year-old Karin Hanazono feels like her life can't get any worse, Her parents died when she was younger, leaving her with an aunt who doesn't hesitate to call her stupid and useless over her poor grades. Her only companion, her cat named Shii-chan, passed away recently, leaving her completely alone.

Beyond that: All she has left of her parents is a ring given to her by her mother, which she treasures dearly as the sole thing left of her past. Kamichama Karin kicks off the moment her life takes a turn for the better, when she is approached by Himeka Kuujou, a cute girl who has also lost her parents, and Kazune Kuujou, her cousin who finds girls to be troublesome. Her mother's memento ring shines brightly in their presence and fills her with its radiance, making her smarter, faster, and capable of granting wishes.

As a fantasy title, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. This one is best suited to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Satelight, so the studio's house style defines how Kamichama Karin 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. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.