The production committee for Mahō no Princess Minky Momo Akogare no Yume e Magokoro no Duo (Fairy Princess Minky Momo: A Heartfelt Duet for Dreams of Yearning) has announced that the upcoming original video anime has been delayed due to ongoing production issues. The project, which marks the iconic magical girl franchise's first new animation in over thirty years, was originally scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on November 13.
In an official statement, the committee apologized to passionate fans and everyone involved in the manufacturing process, confirming that a revised release date will be announced via the official website and social media channels once finalized. Advance tickets purchased for the initial theatrical screenings will remain valid for the rescheduled run.
A Modern Return to Diginarsa
The narrative centers on Diginarsa, the ethereal realm of dreams and hopes, which sustains its existence entirely through collective dream energy. As contemporary society loses touch with its aspirations, the realm faces imminent dissolution. Desperate for salvation, the king dispatches three companions—Chamocha, Dettabook, and Pipirupi—to seek out Minky Momo.
Receiving a smartphone on her twelfth birthday, a modern girl named Momo awakens as the legendary magical princess to rescue Diginarsa. However, as she diligently gathers dream energy, a sinister social app takes the city by storm, driven entirely by viral metrics and shallow ambitions. Ayumu Watanabe directs this ambitious revival at Ashi Production, featuring scripts by Deko Akao and character designs by veteran animator Hiroshi Watanabe.
Franchise Pedigree
This upcoming OVA represents the legendary magical girl franchise's first new theatrical or video release since 1994's Minky Momo in The Station of Your Memories. Originating with the landmark 1982-1983 television series by Ashi Productions, the property carved a permanent niche in anime history by blending whimsical magical girl transformations with surprisingly grounded emotional stakes.
In Minky Momo, a princess from a magical world is sent to Earth to help people recover their lost hopes and dreams. Using her magic, and with the aid of her magical dog, monkey and bird, Minky encounters amazing adventures.
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While fans will have to exercise patience a bit longer for the theatrical premiere, the return of such seminal creative talents ensures that the modern continuation will honor the timeless legacy of the original magical princess.
