We get the cold open that establishes the story in a more general sense, creating an initial sense of mystery, followed by the pre-title scene that generally illustrates a conflict’s foundation, followed by the actual episode, which starts at the latest point in a given drama it can. I like how Ojamajo Doremi’s use of both its opening song and title screen help us gradually hone in on an episode’s subject. “I Want to Meet Papa! The Dream Aboard the Overnight Express.” Oh god, this is gonna be a sad one, isn’t it One of this show’s most common, incidental lessons is “look deeper to find someone else’s truth” – Onpu might not necessarily love trains for their own sake, but her life story has presumably given her a good reason to know so much One of the boys wonders if she’s a “train maniac,” to which she just smiles. We also get a shot from right below Onpu’s face, emphasizing her fake smileĭoremi claims that trains are a “boy’s interest,” but then Onpu quickly demonstrates her vast knowledge regarding this new train Really quick cuts of Onpu getting up from her seat, with the speed of the cuts naturally implying something is wrong. It doesn’t surprise me that trains would be a common interest in a country that actually uses trains effectively The boys in class are going wild over a new train, the overnight express “Z101 Solar Rail” “Welcome home, Papa.” So after an episode that demonstrated Onpu actually feeling regret and hoping to make up for her mistakes, we finally get a story dedicated to Onpu’s own history. We open on train tracks, leading into the reveal of a young Onpu watching the trains come in. Let’s explore another episode of Ojamajo Doremi! But I too can only do so much, so I’ll do what I can to raise the profile of this wonderful, utterly heartfelt show. At this point, I’m mostly just sad this show apparently never received a dub – it genuinely feels like one of the best piece of kids’ media I’ve witnessed in any language, and its lessons are timeless. By portraying such tales with unvarnished honesty and world-weary perspective, Doremi regularly eclipses the emotional and philosophical reach of more violent or escapist anime, all while maintaining an inherent sense of joy and a clear sympathy for its heroines. Great, family-friendly children’s entertainment doesn’t have to divide its focus between simplistic narratives for kids and occasional gags for adults – as long as the emotional throughlines are clear, it can craft narratives relevant to all people, and reflect on topics as heavy as the lingering scars of divorce, our limited ability to truly impact the world, or even coming to terms with death.
The show approaches its young intended audience with profound respect and honesty, and the result is a show smart, pretty, and poignant enough to appeal to any audience. Doremi has been a wonderful ride so far, offering charming and sympathetic characters, surprisingly nuanced narratives, plenty of unexpected dramatic turns, and a beautiful, highly expressive aesthetic to bring it all together. We’re actually right near the end of the show’s first season now, with the two-parter finale just ahead of us.
Settle in everybody, the Doremi train is about to get moving.
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