Waccha PriMagi! (ワッチャプリマジ!) is a Japanese arcade game by Takara Tomy Arts. It is the fourth entry in Takara Tomy's Pretty Series.

Waccha PriMagi!
ワッチャプリマジ!
(Watcha PuriMaji!)
GenreMagical girl
Idol[1]
Manga
Written byHitsuji Tsujinaga
Published byShogakukan
Magazine'Ciao'
DemographicShōjo
Original runSeptember 2021October 2022
Video game
DeveloperSyn Sophia
PublisherT-ARTS Company (Takara Tomy Arts) (subsidiary of Takara Tomy)
GenreRhythm, Dress-up
PlatformArcade
ReleasedOctober 1, 2021
Anime television series
Directed byJunichi Sato (Chief)
Kosuke Kobayashi
Park Chi-man
Written byFumi Tsubota
Music byHiromi Mizutani
StudioTatsunoko Production
DongWoo A&E
Licensed by
Original networkTXN (TV Tokyo), BS TV Tokyo, AT-X
Original run October 3, 2021 October 9, 2022
Episodes51
Pretty Series

Plot

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Matsuri Hibino is a first-year junior high school student who loves PriMagi, a form of entertainment involving music and dance. Suddenly, the magician Myamu appears and scouts her out to participate in PriMagi. The two of them work together and aim to become the top Primagista.

Characters

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Game characters

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Playable characters

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Matsuri Hibino (陽比野 まつり, Hibino Matsuri)
Voiced by: Chinatsu Hirose [ja]
A bright, lively and free-spirited first-year junior high school student who loves PriMagi and festivals. When she performs as a Primagista, she's immediately able to unleash a great amount of magic. She is very driven to become a top Primagista. Her preferred brand is LOVELY MELODY. Her birthday is on August 8th.
Hina Yayoi (弥生ひな, Yayoi Hina)
Voiced by: Aya Uchida
A stylish, passionate, straightforward and energetic third-year junior high school student at Arawashi School, a powerful school for Primagistas. She lost to Jennifer during the previous PriMagi Grand Festival but she's trying her hardest to beat her. Her preferred brand is VIVID STAR.
Lemon Kokoa (心愛れもん, Kokoa Remon)
Voiced by: Anna Suzuki [ja]
A shy but knowledgeable second-year junior high school student who is an aspiring PriMagi otaku. Her preferred brand is Radiant Abyss.
Miruki Amauri (甘瓜みるき, Amauri Miruki)
Voiced by: Mayu Sagara
A deceptively cute second-year junior high school student. She acts cute but in reality, she is mischievous and tries to sabotage Matsuri and Myamu on multiple occasions. She is intimidated by Hina. Her dream is to build a Milky Cute Museum. Her preferred brand is Cherry Sugar.
Amane Sumeragi (皇あまね, Sumeragi Amane)
Voiced by: Umeka Shōji
An elegant and talented third-year junior high school student whom the younger students respect. Her preferred brand is Eternal Revue.
Auru Omega (御芽河あうる, Omega Auru)
Voiced by: Minori Fujidera [ja]
A genius child prodigy. She knows a great deal about mechanics and technology, Auru greatly values efficiency and research data, and as a result, her words and decisions may come off as cold or blunt. Her preferred brand is ELECTRO REMIX.
Jennifer Sumire Sol (ジェニファー・純恋・ソル, Jenifā・Sumire・Soru)
Voiced by: Saho Aono [ja]
She was the winner of the previous PriMagi Grand Festival and a high-class Primagista whom Matsuri admires. She is passionate and fabulous, and often acts like a celebrity. She holds great love for PriMagi. Her preferred brand is SHINING DIVA.

Partner characters

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Myamu (みゃむ, Myamu)
Voiced by: Riko Koike
Matsuri's magician partner struggles to control her incredible magic abilities. She is very supportive, competitive and fears abandonment. She can assume the form of a light blue kitten. Her preferred brand is LOVELY MELODY. She also shares her birthday with Matsuri.
Chimumu (チムム, Chimumu)
Voiced by: Rie Hikisaka
Chimumu is Hina's magician partner.
Carron (きゃろん, Kyaron)
Voiced by: Sunao Yoshikawa [ja]
Carron is Lemon's magician partner.
Hanitan (はにたん, Hanitan)
Voiced by: Yui Ogura
Hanitan is Miruki's magician partner.
Patano (ぱたの, Patano)
Voiced by: Konomi Kohara
Patano is Amane's magician partner.
Tatejima (タテジマ, Tatejima)
Voiced by: Kanae Itō
Tatejima is Auru's owl-like robot partner.

Other characters

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Tōma Ibuki (伊吹橙真, Ibuki Tōma)
Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara, Natsumi Fujiwara (child)
Ibuki is Matsuri's childhood friend who cares deeply for her, and he always tries his best to support her in her troubled times.
Hughie (ひゅーい, Hyūi)
Voiced by: Atsushi Tamaru
Hughie is a mysterious blue wolf who seems to know Myamu. He seems to be capricious and playful, often teasing Toma and Myamu, but loves PriMagi very much.
Ruhme (リューメ, Ryūme)
Voiced by: Hina Yōmiya
Ruhme is Jennifer's magician partner.
Achihiko Omega (御芽河阿智彦, Omega Achihiko)
Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa
Achihiko is Auru's father who is the CEO of the Omega Corporation.
Meganee (めが姉ぇ, Meganee)
Voiced by: Kanae Itō
Meganee is Auru's assistant who works at the Omega Corporation.

Media

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Arcade game

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PriMagi arcade games were launched on October 1, 2021. It was developed by syn Sophia and published by Takara Tomy. A player can create a character and progress by performing live shows.

Anime

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No.Title [2][3]Directed by [a]Written by [a]Storyboarded by [a]Original air date [4]
1"Let's Compete in the PriMagi!"
Transliteration: "Issho ni PuriMaji Shiyo!" (Japanese: いっしょにプリマジしよ!)
Kōsuke KobayashiFumi TsubotaKōsuke KobayashiOctober 3, 2021 (2021-10-03)
2"Here We Go! The Festival Stage"
Transliteration: "Yaru zo! Omatsuri Sutēji" (Japanese: やるぞ!おまつりステージ)
Chihiro KumanoIsao MurayamaTatsuhiko KomatsuOctober 10, 2021 (2021-10-10)
3"A Visit from Hina, the Queen of Style!"
Transliteration: "Oshare Banchō Hina Kenzanjan!" (Japanese: おしゃれ番長・ひな見参じゃん!)
Mitsuhiro YonedaFumi TsubotaYasuhiro MinamiOctober 17, 2021 (2021-10-17)
4"The Duo Disbands?! It's Way Too Soon for That!"
Transliteration: "Konbi Kaisan!? Maji Hayasugi da yō" (Japanese: コンビ解散!? マジ早すぎだよ~)
Seo Hye-JinFumi TsubotaJun'ichi Satō,
Kōsuke Kobayashi
October 24, 2021 (2021-10-24)
5"Hey, Look! It's the Super-Duper Cute Miruki! (Heart)"
Transliteration: "Mite Mite! Kawaii Kawaii Miruki da o (Hāto)" (Japanese: みてみて!かわいい×2 みるきだお(は~と))
Shizutaka SugawaraMitsutaka HirotaShizutaka SugawaraOctober 31, 2021 (2021-10-31)
6"The Dark PriMagi Superstar?! Lemon Takes the Stage!"
Transliteration: "Yami PuriMajisuta!? Remon Arawaru!" (Japanese: 闇プリマジスタ!?れもん現る!)
Daisuke KuroseIsao MurayamaHiroaki ShimuraNovember 7, 2021 (2021-11-07)
7"The Downright Merry Meowgnificent Magical Realm!"
Transliteration: "Nyan to mo Yukai ☆ Sōkai ☆ Mahōkai!" (Japanese: にゃんともユカイ☆ソーカイ☆魔法界!)
Ken'ichirō WatanabeMichiru TenmaKen'ichirō WatanabeNovember 14, 2021 (2021-11-14)
8"A Crash Course with Hina-senpai! OMG, OMG, I'm Doomed!"
Transliteration: "Hina-senpai no Maji Tokkun! Yabai yo Yabai yo Maji Yabai yo!" (Japanese: ひな先輩のマジ特訓!ヤバいよヤバいよマジヤバいよ!)
Mitsuhiro YonedaMitsutaka HirotaMitsuhiro YonedaNovember 21, 2021 (2021-11-21)
9"A Heart Awakens! 'Tis the Advent of Lemon!!"
Transliteration: "Shin Kakusei! Remon Kōrin su!!" (Japanese: 心・覚醒!れもん降臨す!!)
Hiroshi ItōIsao MurayamaTatsuhiko KomatsuNovember 28, 2021 (2021-11-28)
10"Nothing Beats the PriMagi! A Mega-Enthusiastic Meet-up!"
Transliteration: "PuriMaji Shika Katan! Gekiatsu Ofu-kai!!" (Japanese: プリマジしか勝たん!激熱オフ会!!)
Nana ImanakaSawako SukegawaNana ImanakaDecember 5, 2021 (2021-12-05)
11"Fly, Hina! Conquer Your Loneliness!"
Transliteration: "Tobe Hina! Kodoku o Koete Ike!" (Japanese: 跳べひな!孤独を超えていけ!)
Chihiro KumanoMitsutaka HirotaShizutaka SugawaraDecember 12, 2021 (2021-12-12)
12"Matsuri VS Hina: Upon Whom Will the Phoenix Smile?"
Transliteration: "Matsuri Bāsasu Hina Fenikkusu wa Dochira ni Hohoemu?" (Japanese: まつりVSひなフェニックスはどちらに微笑む?)
Hiroshi ItōFumi TsubotaYasuhiro MinamiDecember 19, 2021 (2021-12-19)
13"The Magic Word is Waccha"
Transliteration: "Watcha Majikku Wādo" (Japanese: ワッチャ・マジックワード)
Yūji TakayamaFumi TsubotaJun'ichi Satō,
Kōsuke Kobayashi
December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26)
Special"I Really Understand! Waccha PriMagi Academy"
Transliteration: "Maji de Wakaru! Watcha Purimaji Gakuen" (Japanese: マジでわかる!ワッチャプリマジ学園)
N/AN/AN/AJanuary 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)
14"Passionate, Mysterious, Elegant: Amane's PriMagi"
Transliteration: "Atsuku Ayashiku Uruwashiku~Amane no PuriMaji~" (Japanese: 熱くあやしく麗しく~あまねのプリマジ~)
Mitsuhiro YonedaMichiru TenmaHiroaki ShimuraJanuary 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)
15"So Much for That! I'm Sick of This Stupid Training Camp!"
Transliteration: "Mō Yameda! Gasshuku Nante Yatterarenai!" (Japanese: もうやめだ!合宿なんてやってられない!)
Fukutarō TakahashiIsao MurayamaYasuhiro MinamiJanuary 23, 2022 (2022-01-23)
16"Touma's "Magi," Hughie's "Magi""
Transliteration: "Tōma no "Maji" Hyūi no "Maji"" (Japanese: 橙真の『マジ』ひゅーいの『マジ』)
Chihiro KumanoFumi TsubotaTatsuhiko KomatsuJanuary 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)
17"Says Thanks for Everything, Chimu..."
Transliteration: "Chimumu, Osewa ni Narimashita Chimu..." (Japanese: チムム、お世話になりましたチム…)
Hiroshi ItōMitsutaka HirotaHiroaki ShimuraFebruary 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)
18"Amane's Heart, A Secret Garden"
Transliteration: "Amane no Kokoro, Himitsu no Hanazono" (Japanese: あまねの心、秘密の花園)
Katsuya ŌshimaFumi TsubotaKatsuya ŌshimaFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)
19"Together! On Another Journey to the Magical Realm!"
Transliteration: "Minna de! Mata Itta no Kai ☆ Mahōkai!" (Japanese: みんなで!また行ったのカイ☆魔法界!)
Ken'ichirō WatanabeIsao MurayamaKen'ichirō WatanabeFebruary 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)
20"The Trial of a Lifetime! Miruki's Cute Court Case!"
Transliteration: "Kūzenzetsugo no! Miruki Azatoi Saiban da o!" (Japanese: 空前絶後の!みるきあざとい裁判だお!)
Daisuke KuroseMichiru TenmaTatsuhiko KomatsuFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)
21"I am Jennifer!"
Transliteration: "Ai amu Jenifā!" (Japanese: アイ・アム・ジェニファー!)
Chihiro KumanoMichihiro TsuchiyaHitomi EzoeMarch 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)
22"Tune in for a Special Broadcast! Olé!"
Transliteration: "Kinkyū Tokuban Goran Ārei!" (Japanese: 緊急特番ご覧アーレイ!)
Mitsuhiro YonedaMichiru TenmaMitsuhiro YonedaMarch 13, 2022 (2022-03-13)
23"The Final Test: A Five-Man Center!"
Transliteration: "Saigo no Shiren - Minna de Sentā!" (Japanese: 最後の試練 みんなでセンター!)
Hiroshi Itō,
Fukutarō Takahashi
Isao MurayamaJun'ichi Satō,
Kōsuke Kobayashi
March 20, 2022 (2022-03-20)
24"Exhibition, Here We Come! Five Times the Magic!"
Transliteration: "Ikuzo Ekishibishon! Gonin no Maji" (Japanese: 行くぞエキシビション!5人のマジ)
Kazuko KodamaMitsutaka HirotaHitomi Ezoe, Kōsuke Kobayashi,
Tatsuhiko Komatsu
March 27, 2022 (2022-03-27)
Special"It's the New Semester! Waccha PriMagi Academy"
Transliteration: "Shin Gakki da yo! Watcha Purimaji Gakuen" (Japanese: 新学期だよ!ワッチャプリマジ学園)
N/AN/AN/AApril 3, 2022 (2022-04-03)
25"Identity Data File: In the Case of Auru Omega"
Transliteration: "Kenshō Dēta Fairu - Omega Auru no Baai" (Japanese: 検証データFile 御芽河あうるの場合)
Daisuke KuroseMichihiro TsuchiyaTatsuhiko KomatsuApril 10, 2022 (2022-04-10)
26"Auru's Eikichi Research Guide!"
Transliteration: "Auru no Eikichi Kenkyū Hakusho!" (Japanese: あうるの英吉研究白書!)
Chihiro KumanoIsao MurayamaKen'ichi NishidaApril 17, 2022 (2022-04-17)
27"The Fate that Binds Us"
Transliteration: "Tsunagatte Iku Unmei" (Japanese: 繋がっていく運命)
Mitsuhiro YonedaFumi TsubotaJun'ichi Satō,
Kōsuke Kobayashi
April 24, 2022 (2022-04-24)
28"You Are a My Precious One! This is Our Magic!"
Transliteration: "Kimi wa Mai Pureshasu Wan! Oretachi no Maji!" (Japanese: 君はマイ・プレシャスワン!俺たちのマジ!)
Kazuko KodamaFumi TsubotaKen'ichi NishidaMay 1, 2022 (2022-05-01)
29"Who Do You Work With? Feeling Duo Tournament"
Transliteration: "Dare to Kumu? Fīringu Dyuo Taikai" (Japanese: 誰と組む?フィーリングデュオ大会)
Fukutarō TakahashiMichiru TenmaMiwako YamamotoMay 8, 2022 (2022-05-08)
30"Glasses and Contact"
Transliteration: "Megane to Kontakuto" (Japanese: めがねとコンタクト)
Chihiro KumanoMichihiro TsuchiyaKō MatsuzonoMay 15, 2022 (2022-05-15)
31"Magic or Technology? It's Time to Duo PriMagi!"
Transliteration: "Maji? Tekunorojī? Iza, Dyuo PuriMaji!" (Japanese: マジ?テクノロジー?いざ、デュオプリマジ!)
Mitsuhiro YonedaMitsutaka HirotaTatsuhiko KomatsuMay 22, 2022 (2022-05-22)
32"The One and Only Flower ~Amane's Magic~"
Transliteration: "Tada Hitotsu no Hana ~Amane no Maji~" (Japanese: ただ1つの花~あまねのマジ~)
Daisuke KuroseMichiru Tenma,
Fumi Tsubota
Jun'ichi SakataMay 29, 2022 (2022-05-29)
33"The People who Aim For the Sun"
Transliteration: "Taiyō o Mezasu Mono Tachi" (Japanese: 太陽を目指す者たち)
Hiroshi ItōFumi TsubotaKen'ichi NishidaJune 5, 2022 (2022-06-05)
34"My Own Vivid Star"
Transliteration: "Watashi Dake no Bibiddo Sutā" (Japanese: 私だけのビビッドスター)
Kazuko KodamaFumi TsubotaMasaki ŌzoraJune 12, 2022 (2022-06-12)
35"Soar Up! Hina and Amane's Duo!"
Transliteration: "Mai Agare! Hina to Amane no Dyuo!" (Japanese: 舞い上がれ!ひなとあまねのデュオ!)
Chihiro KumanoMichihiro TsuchiyaTomoyuki MunehiroJune 19, 2022 (2022-06-19)
36"Farewell, Lemon! The Leisure of Carron"
Transliteration: "Saraba Remon! Oitoma no Kyaron" (Japanese: さらばれもん!お暇のきゃろん)
Mitsuhiro YonedaIsao MurayamaHiroaki ShimuraJune 26, 2022 (2022-06-26)
37"Are you OK!? Milky Lemon's Date!"
Transliteration: "Daijōbu!? Miru Remo Dēto!" (Japanese: だいじょうぶ!?みるれもデート!)
Fukutarō TakahashiSeiya TakahashiHiroaki ShimuraJuly 3, 2022 (2022-07-03)
38"It's Admiration! This is Our Duo!"
Transliteration: "Katsumoku de gozaru! Kore ga Watashi ra no Dyuo dao!" (Japanese: かつ目でござる!これが私らのデュオだお!)
Ken'ichirō WatanabeIsao MurayamaKen'ichirō WatanabeJuly 10, 2022 (2022-07-10)
39"The Burning Dreamer, Achihiko Omega"
Transliteration: "Shakunetsu Dorīmā Omega Achihiko" (Japanese: 灼熱ドリーマー 御芽河阿智彦)
Daisuke KuroseMitsutaka HirotaTatsuhiko KomatsuJuly 17, 2022 (2022-07-17)
40"You are MY Sunshine"
Transliteration: "Yū ā Mai Sanshain" (Japanese: You are MY Sunshine)
Chihiro KumanoFumi TsubotaMasaki ŌzoraJuly 24, 2022 (2022-07-24)
41"Is PriMagi Gone for Good!?"
Transliteration: "PuriMaji, Maji Shūryō!?" (Japanese: プリマジ、マジ終了!?)
Hiroshi ItōMichihiro TsuchiyaYasushi MuroyaJuly 31, 2022 (2022-07-31)
42"The Distance Between Me and Magic"
Transliteration: "Sessha to Maji no Disutansu" (Japanese: せっ者とマジの距離)
Fukutarō TakahashiIsao MurayamaMiwako YamamotoAugust 7, 2022 (2022-08-07)
43"I Want to Win! Deliver it, This Magic"
Transliteration: "Kachitai! Todoke, Kono Maji" (Japanese: 勝ちたい!届け、このマジ)
Kazuko KodamaMitsutaka HirotaKen'ichi NishidaAugust 14, 2022 (2022-08-14)
44"Miruki Drea~m♡Bon Appetite (Tongue Out)"
Transliteration: "Mirukii Dori~mu♡Meshiagare (Pekori)" (Japanese: みるきぃどり~む♡めしあがれ(ぺこり))
Mitsuhiro YonedaSeiya TakahashiTatsuhiko KomatsuAugust 21, 2022 (2022-08-21)
45"The Way of Science, The Way of Auru"
Transliteration: "Kagaku no Michi, Auru no Michi" (Japanese: 科学の道、あうるの道)
Chihiro KumanoMichihiro TsuchiyaKō MatsuzonoAugust 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)
46"Dedicated to You… "I Love You""
Transliteration: "Anata ni Sasageru… "Ai Shiteimasu"" (Japanese: 貴女に捧げる…『愛しています』)
Hiroshi ItōSeiya Takahashi,
Fumi Tsubota
Masaki ŌzoraSeptember 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)
47"Really! The Festival is Coming Up!"
Transliteration: "Maji ka! Majika ni Semaru Fesu!" (Japanese: マジか!間近に迫るフェス!)
Ken'ichirō WatanabeIsao MurayamaKen'ichirō WatanabeSeptember 11, 2022 (2022-09-11)
48"Opening! Euphoria Revue"
Transliteration: "Kaimaku! Yūforia Rebyū" (Japanese: 開幕!ユーフォリアレビュー)
Kōsuke KobayashiMitsutaka HirotaKōsuke KobayashiSeptember 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)
49"Magicians, Magic Power, Humans"
Transliteration: "Manamana・Majipa・Chuppi" (Japanese: マナマナ・マジパ・チュッピ)
Kōsuke KobayashiMichihiro TsuchiyaKōsuke KobayashiSeptember 25, 2022 (2022-09-25)
50"The Magic You Cast on Me"
Transliteration: "Kimi ga Atashi ni Kaketa Mahō" (Japanese: キミがあたしにかけた魔法)
Hiroshi ItōFumi TsubotaJun'ichi SatōOctober 2, 2022 (2022-10-02)
51"Everyone, Let's Compete in the PriMagi!"
Transliteration: "Minna, Issho ni PuriMaji Shiyo!" (Japanese: みんな、いっしょにプリマジしよ!)
Mitsuhiro YonedaIsao MurayamaHiroaki ShimuraOctober 9, 2022 (2022-10-09)

Manga

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A manga adaptation by Hitsuji Tsujinaga began serialization in Shogakukan's shōjo manga magazine Ciao in September 2021[5] to October 2022.[6]

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  1. ^ a b c Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References

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  1. ^ https://www.sentaifilmworks.com/a/news/sentai-to-debut-waccha-primagi-anime-this-fall/.174384 [dead link]
  2. ^ "エピソード ワッチャプリマジ!" [Waccha PriMagi! Episodes]. TV Tokyo (in Japanese). Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "Stream Waccha PriMagi!". Hi Dive. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "放送局情報 ワッチャプリマジ!" [Broadcasting Station Information Waccha PriMagi!]. TV Tokyo (in Japanese). Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  5. ^ ちゃお 2021年10月号(2021年9月3日発売) [雑誌] (in Japanese). Amazon. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  6. ^ ちゃお 2022年11月号(2022年10月3日発売) [雑誌] (in Japanese). Amazon. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2024.