by The magical worlds of Star Detective Precure! and Ojamajo Doremi have finally come together in a special crossover that has delighted anime fans. Episode 39 of Star Detective Precure!, titled “Ojamajo Halloween♪,” aired in Japan on October 25, 2026, featuring a Halloween adventure filled with familiar costumes, nostalgic spells, and heartwarming moments inspired by the beloved magical-girl anime Ojamajo Doremi. The episode quickly became a talking point among fans, with many celebrating the unexpected collaboration and its charming tribute to the classic series.
The highlight was the transformation of the four main heroines into witch apprentices inspired by the original Ojamajo Doremi characters. Anna Akechi dressed as Doremi Harukaze, Mikuru Kobayashi as Hazuki Fujiwara, Kurea Hoba as Aiko Senoo, and Ruruka Mori as Onpu Segawa. Their adorable outfits led fans to affectionately call the group “Ojamajo Precure.”
Comments praising the crossover included reactions such as “Ojamajo Precure are so cute!” and “They’re too precious!” Ruruka’s Onpu-inspired appearance was especially popular with viewers. Beyond the costumes, the episode recreated recognizable elements of Ojamajo Doremi, making the special feel like a heartfelt celebration of the older series rather than a simple dress-up sequence.
What Is Star Detective Precure! About?
Star Detective Precure! is the 23rd installment in the long-running Precure franchise, known internationally for its magical heroines, transformations, teamwork, and stories about friendship.
The series follows Anna Akechi, a girl whose story connects two different years: 2027, when she celebrates her birthday, and 1999, the year to which she travels through time after encountering a mysterious fairy named Pochitan and being surrounded by a strange light.
In 1999, Anna meets Mikuru Kobayashi, who dreams of becoming a detective, and Jet-senpai, a fairy who describes himself as a genius doctor. Anna decides to pursue her own dream of becoming a great detective by joining the CUREtto Detective Agency.
Together with her friends, she transforms into Detective Precure and takes on cases involving mysterious incidents and the Phantom Thieves. The series combines detective-style problem-solving with the transformation sequences and action familiar to Precure fans.
The year 1999 is particularly important to this crossover. That was also the year Ojamajo Doremi first began airing, making it a natural fit for a story set in the same period. The special episode uses this connection to bring the two series together in a way that feels connected to the main story.
Please note: The following section contains spoilers for Episode 39, “Ojamajo Halloween♪.”
Episode 39: A Halloween Celebration Leads to an Unexpected Adventure
The episode begins with Anna suggesting that the local shopping district organize its first Halloween event. The residents prepare decorations and costumes, and the streets become lively with people dressed as witches and other festive characters.
While helping with the event, Anna and her friends encounter a young girl named Hinano. She loves Ojamajo Doremi and dreams of flying through the sky on a broom, just like her favorite witch. Her mother has even made her a special broom, turning it into one of her most treasured possessions.
Hinano’s mother is soon found, but the group learns that she is busy caring for Hinano’s younger sibling. Wanting to help, Anna and her friends accompany Hinano through the shopping district and prepare to take her home.
Their pleasant Halloween outing takes an unexpected turn when Ageseine appears disguised as a witch. She tricks Hinano and steals the girl’s precious broom, which contains a Makoto Jewel.
Realizing that the stolen broom is important to Hinano, Anna and her friends immediately pursue the culprit. However, Ageseine changes her disguise and blends into the crowd, making it difficult for the girls to identify her.
The detectives conclude that they must also change their appearances if they want to continue the pursuit without attracting attention. This decision sets the stage for the episode’s most exciting surprise.
Meet “Ojamajo Precure”: The Heroines Transform Into Beloved Witch Apprentices
When the girls consider which costumes would be most appropriate for Halloween, the answer becomes clear: they should dress as the witch apprentices from Ojamajo Doremi.
The four heroines put on their new outfits, transforming the detective team into an adorable group inspired by the classic magical-girl anime.
Their character pairings are:
- Anna Akechi as Doremi Harukaze: The energetic and cheerful heroine takes on the appearance of the original series’ central character.
- Mikuru Kobayashi as Hazuki Fujiwara: Mikuru wears the costume inspired by Doremi’s thoughtful and gentle friend.
- Kurea Hoba as Aiko Senoo: Kurea’s look pays tribute to Aiko, one of the original witch apprentices.
- Ruruka Mori as Onpu Segawa: Ruruka’s costume recreates the appearance of the popular idol and witch apprentice Onpu.
Together, the four characters form the unofficial “Ojamajo Precure,” a playful combination of the two series’ identities.
The transformation is more than a visual joke. It allows fans to see the current Precure heroines pay tribute to characters who have remained popular with anime audiences for decades. For longtime viewers, the costumes recall the original series’ colorful designs, while younger viewers can enjoy the playful contrast between the detective team and their witch-apprentice disguises.
Ruruka’s Onpu costume received particular attention from fans, who praised how charmingly the character’s look had been recreated. The group’s matching outfits also became one of the episode’s most memorable talking points.
The official collaboration was announced as a one-episode event, making this Halloween transformation a special treat rather than the beginning of a new, ongoing crossover series.
Mashutan’s Excitement Becomes Another Highlight
The episode’s affectionate treatment of Ojamajo Doremi is especially apparent through Mashutan, who is portrayed as a passionate fan of the classic anime.
When Mashutan sees Anna and the others dressed as the witch apprentices, her excitement is impossible to miss. Her enthusiastic declaration of “Ojamajo Precure!” captures the excitement that viewers might feel when seeing two beloved series come together.
Her reaction also adds humor to the episode. Rather than treating the costumes as ordinary disguises, Mashutan recognizes their significance and becomes deeply invested in the girls’ transformation.
Viewers responded enthusiastically to her behavior, with reactions along the lines of “She’s such a hardcore Ojamajo Doremi fan!” and “Mashutan is amazing.”
Her enthusiasm gives the episode an extra layer of affection for the original series. Mashutan effectively represents the fans who remember the characters, costumes, and magical traditions of Ojamajo Doremi and are delighted to see them celebrated again.
Nostalgic Spells and Familiar Catchphrases Make the Crossover Special
The collaboration goes beyond costume design. The episode also recreates familiar magical elements associated with Ojamajo Doremi, giving longtime fans more reasons to celebrate.
One standout moment features the nostalgic incantation “Pirika Pirilala Popolina Peperuto,” a phrase closely associated with the original series’ magic. The girls also invoke the familiar catchphrase “Pretty Witchy Doremi,” adding another recognizable reference to the scene.
These details help make the tribute feel more complete. The costumes establish the visual connection, while the spells and catchphrases evoke the atmosphere of the original anime.
Fans praised the attention to detail, with reactions describing the recreation as surprisingly accurate and amusing. For viewers who grew up watching Ojamajo Doremi, hearing familiar magical phrases again can bring back memories of the original show’s adventures.
At the same time, the references do not overwhelm the episode’s own identity. They are woven into a Halloween mystery that continues to feature the detective heroines, their teamwork, and their determination to help someone in need.
That balance is an important part of what makes the crossover work: it celebrates the older anime while allowing Star Detective Precure! to remain the center of the story.
The Flying-Broom Chase Brings the Two Magical Worlds Together
After changing into their witch-apprentice costumes, Anna and her friends resume their pursuit of Ageseine. The chase soon takes to the sky, with the girls using flying brooms to follow the disguised thief.
They also attempt to use the magical wand known as the Couleur Polon. However, their plan runs into a problem: the essential magic orbs are missing, so the spell cannot be activated.
This moment creates a humorous contrast between the girls’ enthusiasm for their new costumes and the practical limitations of the magic they are trying to imitate.
Even without the spell, the group refuses to give up. Ruruka and Kurea demonstrate their broom-riding skills, helping the team get ahead of Ageseine and corner the culprit.
The pursuit then develops into a familiar Precure-style confrontation. Ageseine transforms Hinano’s stolen broom into a Hanninder, forcing the heroines to fight back. They struggle at first, but eventually use fallen leaves to distract the enemy, exploiting its fondness for cleaning before successfully purifying it.
The sequence combines elements from both franchises: flying brooms and magical props from Ojamajo Doremi, alongside the teamwork and action that define Precure.
Rather than relying only on nostalgic references, the episode uses these familiar objects to move the plot forward and give the heroines a meaningful role in resolving the mystery.
A Heartwarming Ending Makes Hinano’s Dream Come True
Once the incident is resolved and Hinano’s broom is recovered, the girls return to their original appearances before receiving an unexpected reward: four magic orbs appear before them.
The orbs can each be used for magic just once. Instead of using this rare opportunity for themselves, Anna and her friends decide to use the magic to fulfill Hinano’s dream.
They cast a spell on the recovered broom, allowing Hinano to experience the adventure she has imagined for so long. As evening arrives, Anna and the others greet her while flying through the sky on their brooms. Hinano joins them, finally experiencing the joy of flying alongside the witch apprentices she admires.
The ending gives the episode an emotional payoff beyond the excitement of the crossover. The story begins with a little girl who wants to imitate her favorite fictional character and concludes with her dream becoming a reality.
It also reinforces a familiar message from the Precure franchise: helping others and using one’s abilities for someone else’s happiness can be more rewarding than keeping the magic for oneself.
The result is a sweet conclusion that connects Hinano’s personal wish with the episode’s broader celebration of childhood imagination, friendship, and the enduring appeal of magical-girl stories.
Why the Precure × Ojamajo Doremi Collaboration Matters
The crossover is significant not only because of its costumes and fan service, but also because of the way it connects two generations of magical-girl anime.
Both Ojamajo Doremi and the Precure franchise are associated with Toei Animation and Japanese Sunday-morning television. Despite these shared roots, Episode 39 marks their first anime collaboration. The connection between the series is particularly fitting because Ojamajo Doremi began in 1999, the same year in which Star Detective Precure! is set.
The production team also gave the collaboration a special visual tribute. Yoshihiko Umakoshi, the character designer of Ojamajo Doremi, created an illustration featuring Cure Answer and Doremi. The artwork provides an additional celebration of the two series beyond the episode itself.
There is an important distinction, however: Doremi and the other original characters do not directly enter the episode’s story as living characters. Within the world of Star Detective Precure!, Ojamajo Doremi is a popular television anime. The heroines dress as its characters, and the crossover uses that premise to pay tribute to the original series without changing its place in the story’s continuity.
For older fans, the episode offers nostalgia through recognizable costumes, spells, and catchphrases. For younger viewers who may be more familiar with Precure, it provides an introduction to another important magical-girl series.
This cross-generational appeal helps explain why the collaboration attracted so much attention. It is both a playful Halloween adventure and a celebration of the long history of magical-girl anime.
Fan Reactions: “Ojamajo Precure Are So Cute!”
Social media reactions highlighted the episode’s adorable costumes, nostalgic references, and careful recreation of Ojamajo Doremi’s magical details.
Some viewers focused on how cute the four heroines looked in their witch-apprentice outfits. Others were especially pleased by Ruruka’s Onpu-inspired appearance or Mashutan’s enthusiastic reaction to the costumes.
The recreated spells and familiar catchphrases were another major attraction, with fans appreciating the way the episode incorporated details beyond the character designs.
The response illustrates how a carefully planned crossover can appeal to longtime fans without requiring viewers to know every detail of the older series. Those familiar with Ojamajo Doremi can enjoy the references, while newcomers can still follow the Halloween mystery and appreciate the characters’ friendship.
Episode 39 Cast and Staff
Anime: Star Detective Precure!
Episode: 39
Episode title: “Ojamajo Halloween♪”
Original Japanese broadcast date: October 25, 2026
Collaboration: Ojamajo Doremi
Main Cast
- Cure Answer / Anna Akechi — Hikari Chiga
- Cure Mystic / Mikuru Kobayashi — Kaede Hondo
- Cure Eclair / Kurea Hoba — Ikumi Hasegawa
- Cure Arcana / Ruruka Mori — Nao Toyama
- Ageseine — Ayaka Ohashi
- Mashutan — Hina Yomiya
Series Staff
- Series Director: Koji Kawasaki
- Series Composition: Isao Murayama
- Character Design: Akane Yano
- Art Design: Miki Imai
- Chief Art: Eiji Hamano
- Color Design: Satoshi Takezawa
- Director of Photography: Yoshiyuki Anzai
- Music: Erika Fukasawa and Misaki Mase
Episode 39 Staff
- Script: Yoshimi Narita
- Direction: Kana Shinohara
- Storyboards: Kana Shinohara and Hazuki Shigeya
- Animation Director: Hitomi Matsuura
- Art: Joo-seong Seo
Theme Songs
Opening theme: “Hint in the Heart! Detective Precure!”
- Vocals: Ami Ishii
- Lyrics: Natsumi Tadano
- Composition: Katsuhiko Sugiyama and Takayuki “Kojiro” Sasaki
- Arrangement: Takayuki “Kojiro” Sasaki and K’vin Sakura
Ending theme: “Why? Mystery?! ANSWER”
- Vocals: Akane Kumada and Yuka Masui
- Lyrics: Kumiko Aoki
- Composition and arrangement: Hamada Kouki
Copyright: © ABC-A・Toei Animation
A Magical Tribute That Bridges Generations
The Star Detective Precure! and Ojamajo Doremi crossover delivers exactly what fans could hope for from a special Halloween collaboration: charming costumes, familiar magical phrases, playful humor, and a heartwarming story about making a child’s dream come true.
The creation of “Ojamajo Precure” gives the episode its most memorable visual moment, while Mashutan’s excitement and the recreation of classic spells add personality and nostalgia. The special illustration by Yoshihiko Umakoshi further demonstrates the care put into celebrating the original anime.
Most importantly, the episode uses its 1999 setting to connect two generations of magical-girl storytelling in a natural way. Longtime Ojamajo Doremi fans can revisit a beloved part of their childhood, while today’s Precure audience gets to experience a tribute to a classic series.
For a crossover that lasts just one episode, “Ojamajo Halloween♪” makes a lasting impression by combining nostalgia, humor, and the timeless magic of friendship.
