The official website for Star Detective Precure!, the 23rd television installment in Toei Animation's monumental magical girl franchise, has confirmed an upcoming crossover event with the beloved 1999 classic Ojamajo Doremi. Scheduled for the series' 39th episode on October 25, this special broadcast brings together two generations of animation history through a festive, Halloween-themed narrative.
A Nostalgic 1999 Time-Slip Crossover
To celebrate the collaboration, Toei unveiled a vibrant visual alongside special character designs depicting the Star Detectives donning iconic Ojamajo Doremi witch apprentice costumes. Given that the overarching narrative of Star Detective Precure! involves protagonist Anna Akechi traveling back in time from 2027 to 1999—the exact premiere year of the original Ojamajo Doremi series—this crossover weaves seamlessly into the show's temporal premise.
Franchise Heritage and Broadcast Context
Star Detective Precure! premiered on February 1 across ABC TV, TV Asahi, and their affiliates, with international audiences tuning in via Crunchyroll. The series follows Anna Akechi and her partner Mikuru Kobayashi as they utilize deductive reasoning and magical transformation to thwart Phantom Thieves in 1999 Makoto Mirai Town.
Meanwhile, the legendary Ojamajo Doremi continues to cast a long, celebrated shadow over the magical girl genre. Following its 1999 broadcast debut, Toei commemorated its 20th anniversary with the acclaimed theatrical feature Looking for Magical DoReMi, which secured the Best Animation Film award at the 75th Mainichi Film Awards in 2021. This upcoming crossover promises a masterclass in magical girl homage, uniting contemporary production flair with pure late-90s nostalgia.
