by There are many good episodes in the 10-minute anime “FanFan Pharmacy.”
I want to introduce the last one, “Fushigi Mahou Fun Fun Pharmacy” (first aired in 1998). This is one of three works aired on the program “Anime Weekly DX! Mii Fa Pu”, and except for special episodes, it is a short anime work of about 10 minutes.
The main character is Popuri, an apprentice witch who moves to the shopping district “Niko Nico Ginza.” The story is about Popuri, who meets a real witch, “Fukiko-san,” who interacts with the people of the town while aiming to become a witch and grows up. It was the successor to Cutie Honey F, but there is no battle element, and the main focus is on a heartwarming story of solving problems in the town using magical items.
It is characterized by a good tempo and a short length of about 10 minutes. It condenses heartwarming stories and tear-jerking stories. Many boys and girls must have been fascinated by Popuri’s cuteness.
The works may be minor compared to the famous magical girl works, but they are good works with unusual elements. These outstanding works captured audiences’ hearts at the time and are still enjoyable to watch more than twenty years later.
