Looking for Magical Doremi

Looking for Magical Doremi

Year: 2020

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Japanese

Directors: Junichi Sato, Haruka Kamatani

ComedyAdventureFantasyAnimation

Three young women, Mire Yoshizuki, Sora Nagase, and Reika Kawatani, find their lives unexpectedly intertwined by a mysterious magical gem. Mire is a 27-year-old office worker in Tokyo, while Sora is a college student. Reika, a 20-year-old, works part-time at an okonomiyaki shop in Hiroshima and works as a freelancer. As they navigate their individual challenges, the gem seems to hold a unique connection between them.

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1

Old friends reunite in Kamakura

Sora, Mire, and Reika, three women who grew up watching Ojamajo Doremi, visit a Western-style building in Kamakura rumored to be the basis for the Mahodo shop. They explore the place together and reminisce about the magic bead toys from the show. The encounter rekindles their friendship despite their separate, busy lives.

early in the story Kamakura
2

Bonding over childhood dreams

That evening, the trio realizes how their shared love for Ojamajo Doremi shaped their identities. They talk about their daily stresses and personal concerns, offering support to one another. Their late-night conversation solidifies their bond.

that evening Kamakura
3

Plan a get-away to Aichi

Sora invites Mire and Reika to join her for Golden Week in Aichi Prefecture. They are excited to escape their routines and reconnect in a setting tied to the anime’s world. The trip marks a deeper friendship forming beyond their regular lives.

Golden Week Aichi Prefecture
4

Hida-Takayama sightseeing

During their trip, they explore Hida-Takayama and visit places that resemble scenes from Ojamajo Doremi: The Secret of the Frog Stone. They share laughter and new experiences while reflecting on their own life choices. The journey strengthens their resolve to face personal challenges.

during Golden Week trip Hida-Takayama
5

Reika opens up about her father

On the third day, Reika reveals that her father left after her parents divorced and her mother died a couple of years later. The confession adds emotional weight to their journey and deepens the trio’s empathy for each other. They listen, comfort, and continue their exploration of their shared past.

third day of Golden Week trip Aichi Prefecture
6

Search for the magic bead at a hospital

The group is led to a hospital to retrieve Reika's magic bead, and Reika sees her father with a new family, who pretends not to know her. The encounter highlights the pain of unresolved family ties and the longing for a connection that remains out of reach. The moment leaves Reika shaken but determined.

that night (third day) Hospital
7

Mire confronts Reika and Reika leaves

Mire chides Reika for not asserting herself, triggering Reika’s anger. She leaves Onomichi to go back alone, cutting her time with Mire and Sora short. The rift tests their friendship and forces them to confront their insecurities.

soon after hospital incident Onomichi
8

Mire seeks reconciliation

Mire stays at Sora’s house and watches an episode of Ojamajo Doremi Sharp that resonates with their situation. She travels to Onomichi to apologize and uses the okonomiyaki shop as a guide to find Reika’s apartment. She saves Reika from Seiya’s coercive extortion and Reika finally ends the relationship. Their friendship begins to heal as Reika reveals that her magic bead was given to her by her father.

that night Onomichi
9

Friendship restored and plan to move in

The two women reinforce their friendship; Reika reveals her bead’s sentimental origin and Mire invites her to move in so they can pursue their studies together. The trio solidifies their support network and commits to pursuing their individual goals. Their renewed bond becomes the emotional engine for the next chapter.

after reconciliation Onomichi
10

Mire quits her job

Tired of being treated poorly at work, Mire decides to quit. She learns that her coworker Hayato Yabe has feelings for her, creating a complicated emotional backdrop as she steps toward independence. The decision marks a turning point in her career and personal life.

shortly after quitting Workplace
11

Yūji’s enrollment and Sora’s dedication

Yūji is enrolled in a special education school, and Sora helps him gain motivation to study for her teaching exams. Their progress strengthens Sora’s resolve to pursue a teaching career. The supportive dynamic underscores the film’s themes of care and mentorship.

by summer School
12

Summer trip to Nara and Kyoto

During the summer, the three friends travel to Nara and Kyoto, where episodes of Ojamajo Dokkān! unfold. They befriend Ryuichi Omiya on the train, who becomes their guide and shares the same love for the series. The journey deepens their bond while exposing Sora to unrequited love.

summer Nara and Kyoto
13

Love rejection and moving forward

Sora confesses her love for Omiya during their final day in Kyoto, but he rejects her. Despite this setback, the friends realize the importance of moving forward while keeping the spirit of Ojamajo Doremi alive. They choose to support each other regardless of romance.

final day of Kyoto trip Kyoto
14

Magical beads and self-belief

That night, the three reaffirm their friendship by making a wish on their magic beads, as if casting Magical Stage. They acknowledge that magic comes from within themselves and from the strength of their bond. The moment crystallizes their shared resolve to face the future together.

that night Kyoto
15

Café MAHODO opens in Kamakura

Three months after the trip, they rent the Kamakura building and open Café MAHODO, a culmination of their dreams. They greet customers and sense Doremi and friends watching over them as silhouettes in the halls. The project represents the new life they built together.

three months later Kamakura

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