Magical Chinese Girl Pai Pai!
Magical Chinese Girl Pai Pai!
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Magical Chinese Girl Pai Pai!

6.0 / 10
1989
1 season
26 episodes
Action & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

The ninth entry in the Toei Fushigi Comedy Series. In a hidden realm ruled by a whimsical prince, a heroine's quest to rescue her ramen-transformed lover leads her to a quirky family in Tokyo, sparking magical mayhem and comedic chaos.

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  • Ep 1

    1.She Arrives to the Town

    15-01-1989

    To escape a forced marriage to King Gomoku, the magical Paipai flees to Earth and disguises herself as a surrogate mother for the chaotic Takayama brothers. However, her mission of...

  • Ep 2

    2.The Secret of the Chuka Magic Realm

    22-01-1989

    Paipai longs to rescue her true love, who was cruelly transformed into ramen by the selfish King Gomoku. While she struggles to hide her magical origins from the Takayama family, a...

  • Ep 3

    3.The Incorrigible Troublemakers

    29-01-1989

    Fed up with Paipai's strict rules, the Takayama brothers skip school and attempt to prove they can survive on their own. However, their plan for independence quickly spirals into a...

  • Ep 4

    4.Pai Pai Kidnapped

    05-02-1989

    A strict aunt’s disdain for Chinese culture leads to a family blowout and the loss of a precious heirloom. While Pai Pai attempts to fix the mess, agents from the Magic Kingdom sei...

  • Ep 5

    5.The First Love

    12-02-1989

    Akira is smitten with a wealthy girl from a private school, but his innocent crush takes a dark turn. The girl is actually a cruel manipulator working with Pai Pai’s magical enemie...

  • Ep 6

    6.Get Your Public Space Back!

    19-02-1989

    When aggressive gang members seize the local playground, Pai Pai intervenes to restore order. However, her use of sorcery attracts the attention of a persistent police officer and...

  • Ep 7

    7.The Rainbow Dinosaur

    26-02-1989

    After Shingo’s award-winning dinosaur drawing is disqualified by a wealthy, threatening mother, the Takayama family faces financial ruin. To restore Shingo's confidence and combat...

  • Ep 8

    8.I Love You To The Bone

    05-03-1989

    When a paleontologist develops a ghoulish obsession with Yukio’s unique skull, a simple collection of artifacts turns into a dangerous kidnapping plot. Pai Pai must intervene befor...

  • Ep 9

    9.I'm Not Your Mother

    12-03-1989

    Toru tests Pai Pai’s commitment by lying about his birthday to score expensive football cleats. When the surrogate mother's guilt leads her to consider a desperate sacrifice, her m...

  • Ep 10

    10.The Chairman's Misfortune

    19-03-1989

    An ambitious district president becomes obsessed with finding a local spring to secure his legacy. When he discovers Pai Pai’s magical nature, he plots to capture the witch and tur...

  • Ep 11

    11.Shingo's Girlfriend

    26-03-1989

    To impress a girl who bears a striking resemblance to his late mother, Shingo spins an elaborate web of lies about his family's eccentricities. When his girlfriend actually visits,...

  • Ep 12

    12.Raymond and Chahan

    02-04-1989

    Pai Pai’s heart breaks when she discovers her lost love, Raymond, has seemingly moved on and married another. However, a dark conspiracy orchestrated by King Gomoku suggests that R...

  • Ep 13

    13.The Devil's Chair

    09-04-1989

    When a mysterious street performer gifts Pai Pai "miracle study chairs," the children become obsessed with schoolwork. However, the gift is a lethal trap set by Paikal, a ruthless...

  • Ep 14

    14.I Stepped on a Cat

    16-04-1989

    When magic flips the world's hierarchy, pandas become common pets while cats become priceless treasures. Blindsided by a 3-billion-yen bounty, a greedy Nurhaci leads a desperate hu...

  • Ep 15

    15.My Pai Pai Doll

    23-04-1989

    After three brothers frame her for their academic failures, Pai Pai is magically transformed into a helpless doll. When the vengeful Aunt Sangenjaya steals the doll to perform a da...

  • Ep 16

    16.My Pai Pai Doll

    30-04-1989

    When a classmate mocks his father's career, Toru’s pride is shattered. Meanwhile, a local gang leader abandons his life of crime to pursue Broadway stardom. As the two men team up...

  • Ep 17

    17.Illusionary Land

    07-05-1989

    When a strict school owner bans students from the playground, a group of desperate mothers appoints a reluctant Mr. Takayama as their representative. Meanwhile, a corrupt arcade ow...

  • Ep 18

    18.The Great Man Biography

    14-05-1989

    When Toru loses all motivation after reading intimidating biographies of famous figures, his teacher wagers a dangerous bet with Pai Pai for her magical Compact. To save her treasu...

  • Ep 19

    19.Emotional Instability

    21-05-1989

    Pai Pai’s mood sours when a special cake mysteriously vanishes, leading her to neglect her chores and household harmony. While Shingo tries to cheer her up with a gift, a chaotic m...

  • Ep 20

    20.Playing House of Horror

    28-05-1989

    A simple game of "house" turns serious when Pai Pai makes a dangerous vow never to scold the children again. Seizing the opportunity, the villainous Paikal uses a magical tea to cu...

  • Ep 21

    21.Home Economics of Tokyo University

    04-06-1989

    After a strange encounter with a magical balloon, Akira becomes obsessed with entering the University of Tokyo. Exploiting his new drive, the villainous Paikal sets a deadly trap i...

  • Ep 22

    22.Dad's Childhood

    11-06-1989

    A magical mishap sends the Takayama brothers thirty years into the past, where they encounter their father as a young boy. However, a nostalgic trip turns dangerous when they are t...

  • Ep 23

    23.The Hell's Hammer

    18-06-1989

    Chaos erupts when a magical hammer that reverts objects to their raw materials falls into the hands of the Takayama brothers. The situation turns dire as Paikal uses the artifact t...

  • Ep 24

    24.Forgotten Hide and Seek

    25-06-1989

    Pai Pai discovers a young boy who has been hiding in the city for thirty years, forgotten by his childhood friends. To help the lonely ghost grow up and reunite with his past, she...

  • Ep 25

    25.The Wedding of His Highness Gomoku

    02-07-1989

    King Gomoku hatches a devious plan to claim Pai Pai as his wife using a powerful magic love potion. When the spell takes hold, the Takayama family and a suspicious Aunt Sangenjaya...

  • Ep 26

    26.Farewell, Chinese Witch

    09-07-1989

    King Gomoku descends upon the city, determined to force Pai Pai into marriage by capturing her friends. While a familiar face from the past finally reappears, Pai Pai must confront...

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