List of Full Moon o Sagashite episodes

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This is a list of episodes for the Japanese anime television series Full Moon o Sagashite.

The series is an adaptation of the manga Full Moon o Sagashite by Arina Tanemura. It was produced by Studio Deen and directed by Toshiyuki Kato. It was broadcast in 52 episodes on TV Tokyo from April 6, 2002 to March 29, 2003.^[1] The adaption follows the manga closely until Mitsuki's first audition as a singer, before diverging. Several characters have different histories and personalities, and the television series concluded before the manga did, with a different resolution.

The televion series is licensed by VIZ Media, which has released seven DVDs under the title Full Moon as of December 2007.^[1] The songs are subtitled only, resulting in a dub that switches between English dialogue and Japanese singing.^[2]

1 Episodes
2 References

[edit] Episodes

#	Episode title	Original air date^[3]

01	"No Matter What, I Want To Sing" "Sore Demo Uta Itai" (それでも歌いたい)	April 06, 2002
A 12-year-old girl named Mitsuki Koyama dreams of becoming a great singer and of her childhood friend, Eichi Sakurai. Unfortunately, she has sarcoma, a tumor in her throat, preventing her from becoming a singer. Moreover, her grandmother does not want her to have anything to do with music. Mitsuki gets an audition at Seed Records Studio. She tries to persuade her doctor, Dr. Keiichi Wakaoji, into taking her there, but she fails. What's worse is that a pair of Shinigami, Takuto and Meroko, appear and tell Mitsuki that she has only one year left to live. Wanting to fulfill her dream before her time is up, Mitsuki persuades the Shinigami to help her with their magical powers.
02	"A Promise with Eichi-kun" "Eichi-kun to no Yakusoku" (英知くんとの約束)	April 13, 2002
Meroko and Takuto argue about letting Mitsuki audition. Mitsuki, Meroko, and Takuto talk about why she wants to become a singer. The Shinigami find out about Eichi-kun, and then Takuto and Meroko switch sides of the argument. Takuto thinks that's an immoral reason for singing, gets angry at her, and flies off. Meroko reads Mitsuki's fortune and says that it will be her lucky day. Meroko and Mitsuki go shopping, and then Meroko pretends to be Eichi. In the end, Mitsuki tells Takuto that she really does love to sing and it's not just for Eichi, and the two make up.
03	"Manager-san Arrives" "Manējā-san ga Kita" (マネージャーさんが来た)	April 20, 2002
After a day of school, Mitsuki gets a call from Dr. Wakaoji. He explains that Mitsuki's new manager wants to meet her at the hospital. However, Mitsuki will have to be in her 16-year-old form in front of the manager, and she'll have to be in her regular 12-year-old form in front of Dr. Wakaoji, with them both in the same room. Since telling the truth isn't an option, Meroko takes it upon herself to solve the problem.
04	"The Feelings In Your Song" "Uta ni Kometa Omoi" (詞にこめた思い)	April 27, 2002
Mitsuki's debut CD is already being discussed by her producer, Mr. Takasu. Takasu wants her to sing a pre-written song for her debut, but Mitsuki wants to sing a song with her own feelings in it. Mr. Takasu agrees to give Mitsuki three days to write her own song before going with the pre-written one.
05	"The First Job" "Hajimete no Oshigoto" (はじめてのお仕事)	May 04, 2002
Mitsuki's first job starts out rough because she worries about whether or not she's acting sixteen rather than twelve. But, after talking to three high school girls, she manages to get through the day, now reassured.
06	"The Long Day in the Studio" "Sutajio no Nagai Hi" (スタジオの長い日)	May 11, 2002
Mitsuki and Takuto (pretending to be a cat plushie) go to the studio to do a recording while Meroko stays at home, posing as Mitsuki. While Mitsuki learns what to do in a recording booth, a little girl named Nanami sneaks in and takes Takuto away. When Mitsuki finds them, Nanami refuses to give Takuto back.
07	"Full Moon, Debut!" "Furu Mūn, Debyū!" (フルムーン、デビュー!)	May 18, 2002
It's time for Full Moon's first live performance! But when a girl from the past questions Mitsuki's abilities as a singer, Mitsuki begins to doubt herself.
08	"Is It Really A Hit?" "Hitto tte Hontō?" (ヒットって本当?)	May 25, 2002
Full Moon's debut maxi single, "Myself," is now on sale! The good news is that it's a smash hit! The bad news is that no one at Mitsuki's school seems to be talking about the CD, and Mitsuki doesn't have any friends nor the confidence to spread the word about her single.
09	"I Wanted You To Listen" "Kiite Hoshii no ni" (聞いてほしいのに)	June 01, 2002
Mitsuki discovers that Dr. Wakaoji has not listened to "Myself," and she really wants him to hear it, but Dr. Wakaoji refuses to listen to the song.
10	"The Law of Show Business!?" "Geinōkai no Okite" (芸能界の掟!?)	June 08, 2002
Mitsuki gets to debut on TV on a show starring Fuyuko Komaki. However, Komaki doesn't seem to like Mitsuki very much due to a series of misunderstandings.
11	"Dangerous Lens" "Kiken na Renzu" (危険なレンズ)	June 15, 2002
There is a photographer named Saegusa who has a reputation of destroying celebrities' images with his pictures. His next target: Full Moon.
12	"Negi Ramen and the Saint's Stone" "Negi Rāmen to Seija no Ishi" (ねぎラーメンと聖者の石)	June 22, 2002
Takuto gets mad at Mitsuki for drawing a terrible picture of him. He fies off and Meroko follows. Meanwhile, an old man collapses in fron of the house, and Ms. Tanaka takes him in. As a show of gratitude, the old man gives Tanaka the Saint's Stone, a big rock that has the power to expel Shinigami. So, naturally, the stone prevents Takuto and Meroko from getting into contact with Mitsuki, which is bad because she has a job to do later.
13	"A Tiny Concert" "Chitchana Konsāto" (ちっちゃなコンサート)	June 29, 2002
Mitsuki holds a Full Moon mini-concert at the Hiiragi Preschool. All the kids love her except for this one mean little boy, Taiki, who looks very similar to Eichi. As the day goes on, Taiki does a lot of bad things to Mitsuki from lifting up her skirt to stealing her stage costume to wrecking the entire concert. Despite all that has happened, Mitsuki still feels that Taiki did all this for a good reason.
14	"Go For Broke! Substitute Manager" "Ganbare! Dairi Manējā" (がんばれ! 代理マネージャー)	July 06, 2002
Ms. Oshige is sick in the hospital, and Mitsuki is forced to make do with her clumsy substitute manager, Kotarou Akiba.
15	"First Kiss!?" "Fāsuto Kisu!?" (ファースト・キス!?)	July 13, 2002
It's summertime, and Mitsuki gets a job by the beach. When Mitsuki gets harassed by three boys, an attractive young man named Murakami saves and befriends her. However, Takuto is suspicious of Murakami.
16	"A Rival Appears!" "Raibaru Tōjō!" (ライバル登場!)	July 20, 2002
Mitsuki gets an audition for a shampoo commercial. It's Meroko's turn to go out with Mitsuki while Takuto stays home. Unfortunately, Meroko gets her lost when finding the site for the audition. What's worse is that the girl from the first episode's audition, Madoka Wakamatsu, has returned--and she's willing to do anything to stop Mitsuki from winning the audition.
17	"Two Different People" "Surechigau Futari" (すれ違う二人)	July 27, 2002
The judges agree to have a camera test for both Full Moon and Madoka, then select the best one for the job based on the test. Takuto flies off after Mitsuki asks him about his past, and Meroko soon follows. Madoka gets opportunities to further her chances of winning the audition. Mitsuki uses the whistle to call Takuto, but ends up collapsing and going to the hospital. The next day, she leaves the hospital despite being sick, losing her whistle on the way.
18	"Run! To The Audition!" "Hashire! Ōdishon e!" (走れ! オーディションへ!)	August 03, 2002
In Meroko's Shinigami handbook, the word, "Audition," appeared backwards on a page, meaning that the upcoming audition will cause an early death. Mitsuki has collapsed in the middle of the road. Takuto finds Mitsuki, transforms her, and goes with her to the commercial audition. In order to wake Mitsuki up, however, Takuto must kiss Mitsuki. Jealous about the kiss, Meroko tries to stop Mitsuki and Takuto from making it to the audition.
19	"The Voice of a Song That Can't Reach Him" "Todokanai Utagoe" (届かない歌声)	August 10, 2002
Mitsuki has arrived at the Mermaid Tear Image Character Audition, only to find out that she is late and that Madoka has won by default. Things get even worse when Oshige and Dr. Wakaoji catch up with Mitsuki. It seems that Oshige is looking for the 16-year-old "Full Moon" Mitsuki, and Wakaoji is searching for the 12-year-old Mitsuki. She and Takuto run away from the two. However, Mitsuki is depressed about how Oshige and Wakaoji may discover that the 16-year-old Full Moon and the 12-year-old Mitsuki are the same person, how she can't go back to them, and how she may not get to be Full Moon anymore. Meanwhile, the news that Full Moon has quit the business floods the media.
20	"Meroko, Left Alone" "Meroko, Hitoribotchi" (めろこ、ひとりぼっち)	August 17, 2002
Despite being scolded by her grandmother and telling Oshige and Dr. Wakaoji everything that has happened to her, everything seems to be back to normal for Mitsuki--except for the absent Meroko, who is feeling guilty about causing Mitsuki to miss the audition.
21	"New Feelings" "Arata na Omoi" (新たな思い)	August 24, 2002
Full Moon is back, and she's going to appear on a TV music program. Despite all the gossip, she's not going to be held back. That is, until Madoka decides to do something about it.
22	"Exciting Solo Live Concert" "Wakuwaku! Soro Raibu" (ワクワク! ソロライブ)	August 31, 2002
Plans are made for Full Moon's first solo live concert. Everything goes well, until the site cancels at the last minute, leaving the concert without a site the day before.
23	"Moving Panic" "Ohikkoshi Panikku" (お引越しパニック)	September 07, 2002
Ms. Oshige decides to live in an apartment that's close to Mitsuki's home. She calls Mitsuki, Takuto, Meroko, and Dr. Wakaoji over to help her move in. But, when Ms. Tanaka sees Wakaoji and Oshige together, she takes it the wrong way and thinks that Oshige is Wakaoji's fiancee. So, Tanaka challenges Oshige to see who is more suited to being Dr. Wakaoji's wife.
24	"My Father's Song" "Otō-san no Uta" (お父さんの歌)	September 14, 2002
Mitsuki second single will be "ETERNAL SNOW," a secret song by the legendary band, ROUTE:L, and written by Mitsuki's father, Aoi. "Coincidentally," Madoka chooses to debut as a singer with that very song.
25	"A Request to Dr. Wakaoji" "Wakaōji-sensei ni Onegai" (若王子先生にお願い)	September 21, 2002
With Takasu producing Madoka's song and no other producer in the business willing to go against him, Mitsuki and Oshige approach Dr. Wakaoji and ask him to produce Mitsuki's second single. However, Dr. Wakaoji refuses despite their begging.
26	"What I Want to Say..." "Tsutaetai mo no..." (伝えたいもの…)	September 28, 2002
Wakaoji tells Mitsuki to think about what kind of message she wants to send when she's going to sing "ETERNAL SNOW." So, Mitsuki, Takuto, and Meroko rummage through the Koyama family's old things to see what kind of message Mitsuki's father wanted to send.
27	"I Will Not Lose" "Zettai ni Makenai" (絶対に負けない)	October 05, 2002
Fearing that she may lose to Full Moon, Madoka gets a reporter to take a photo of Full Moon and Wakaoji together. This starts a scandal about Full Moon and Wakaoji having a secret date.
28	"Mitsuki's a Master of Love?" "Mituski tte Koi no Tatsujin?" (満月って恋の達人?)	October 12, 2002
Mitsuki gets fan-mail from a girl asking for her advice in love. Mitsuki soon realizes that the mail is actually from her school friend, Kumi. Apparently, she has a crush on a boy named Machida, but she's clueless on how to let him know about her love for him. So, she turns to Mitsuki, who she assumes is the master of love.
29	"New Shinigami: Izumi & Jonathan" "Arata na Shinigami Izumi & Jonasan" (新たな死神・いずみ&ジョナサン)	October 19, 2002
Mitsuki/ Full Moon and Takuto go to the release of Full Moon's second single. Once again, Meroko stays at home. But, she gets some unexpected visitors: the sadist Shinigami, Izumi, and his partner, Jonathan. By order of the chief, they come to investigate if the rumor about Meroko and Takuto using their powers to help a human child is true. When Izumi and Jonathan decide to check out Full Moon's release of her second single, Takuto and Meroko have to keep them from knowing that they are helping Mitsuki.
30	"Someone Who Knows Eichi-kun" "Eichi-kun o Shiruhito" (英知くんを知る人)	October 26, 2002
Mistuki gets a visitor; it's her teacher from her old orphanage, Kazumi-sensei. She's visiting from her home in America. Knowing of Mitsuki and Eichi's love for each other, Kazumi-sensei agrees to look for Eichi in America for Mitsuki. All Mitsuki has to do is make some kind of letter, saying what she really feels about Eichi.
31	"The Autumn School Festival" "Gakuensai no Akinan desu" (学園祭の秋なんです)	November 02, 2002
It's not all fun and games at this year's college festival. Takuto transforms into a human to protect Mitsuki from some muscle-bound fanboys, and ends up as a contestant in a game where the prize is a kiss from Full Moon!
32	"An Honest Madoka" "Sugao no Madoka" (素顔の円)	November 09, 2002
Things haven't been going well for Madoka after she lost to Full Moon; she got a new manager, she has bad jobs like cheap commercials, and people are talking bad about her behind her back. Mitsuki later finds herself in Madoka's home, where she discovers a little more about her.
33	"Advancing Illness" "Shinobiyoru Byōma" (忍び寄る病魔)	November 16, 2002
Mitsuki's illness grows worse, and Dr. Wakaoji isn't around in her time of need, especially when Mitsuki's grandmother wants Mitsuki to receive the surgery.
34	"The Old Man on the Swing" "Buranko no Oji-san" (ブランコのおじさん)	November 23, 2002
Mitsuki meets a man named Sanada. He is able to see Shinigami like Takuto and Meroko, due to the fact that his death day is approaching.
35	"Mail from Eichi-kun!?" "Eichi-kun kara no Mēru!?" (英知くんからのメール!?)	November 30, 2002
Mitsuki is haunted by images from a dream she had about Izumi. But, she soon cheers up after getting an e-mail from...Eichi?!
36	"Fated New Artist of the Year Award" "Unmei no Shinjinshō" (運命の新人賞)	December 07, 2002
Full Moon has been nominated for the Fantasia Music Festival's New Artist of the Year Award! While she prepares, Takuto and Meroko contemplate on whether or not they should tell Mitsuki the truth about the e-mail from Eichi.
37	"A Present from Full Moon" "Furu Mūn kara no Okurimono" (満月からの贈り物)	December 14, 2002
Christmas time is near, and Mitsuki is inviting her friends to a party at Oshige's apartment. She is also giving out presents. Meroko decides to knit a muffler for Takuto as a present. Madoka's debut CD is finally released on Christmas Eve.
38	"Grandma's Past" "Obaa-chan no Kako" (おばあちゃんの過去)	December 21, 2002
Although Mitsuki and the rest are ready to go to America, there is still the matter of asking Mitsuki's grandmother for permission. Dr. Wakaoji tries to explain to Mitsuki's grandma that there is a doctor in America that can perform surgery on Mitsuki and not lose her voice in the process. However, she does not like the idea. Mitsuki decides to go to America anyway. However, she ends up meeting with grandma's childhood friend, who tells her about her grandma's past.
39	"Crossing the Pacific" "Taiheiyō o Koete" (太平洋を越えて)	December 28, 2002
Mitsuki and the gang are now in America, and they are currently staying at Kazumi-sensei's home. Mitsuki and Eichi's past is further revelaed. Takuto becomes unsure of his feelings towards Mitsuki's upcoming meeting with Eichi.
40	"The Stolen Pendant" "Nusumareta Pendanto" (盗まれたペンダント)	January 04, 2003
The gang decides to do a little sight-seeing, but there is a group of pickpockets around. They steal Mitsuki's pendant in the process. Takuto also reveals to Misuki that he likes her, though Mitsuki misunderstands his real meaning to his and thinks of him saying it in a friendly manner.
41	"To The Town Where Eichi Is" "Eichi-kun no Iru Machi e" (英知くんのいる街へ)	January 11, 2003
Mitsuki and the gang are getting closer to Eichi's home! But, a keyword appears backwards in Meroko's Shinigami handbook, and that word is... "Eichi Sakurai?!"
42	"Eternal Snow" "Etānaru Sunō" (エターナルスノー)	January 18, 2003
Takuto and Meroko try their best to stop Mitsuki from going to Eichi's house, for fear of how Mitsuki may react. However, Mitsuki goes anyway, and finds out that Eichi is no longer living...
43	"I Can't Sing Ever Again" "Mō Nidoto Utawanai" (もう二度と歌わない)	January 25, 2003
Mitsuki becomes extremely depressed after returning from America, and has given up singing. Takuto and Meroko have a hard time watching Mitsuki's pain and try to help her, but to no avail. Mitsuki's grandmother begins to worry, and takes her to different doctors after leaving Dr. Wakaoji's hospital for good. Izumi advises Takuto and Meroko to take Mitsuki's life now before her pain gets any worse.
44	"Tender Hearts" "Kyōmei suru Kokoro" (共鳴する心)	February 01, 2003
Madoka manages to find Mitsuki's house. Mitsuki's illness grows worse, and she is taken straight to Wakaoji's hospital. Takuto recovers more of his memories from when he was a human. Meroko turns to Izumi to have Mitsuki die so that she doesn't have to feel any more pain.
45	"Izumi's Enticing Offer" "Izumi no Yūwaku" (いずみの誘惑)	February 08, 2003
Izumi lures Mitsuki to the hospital roof, promising to take her to Eichi, while in reality planning to take her soul. Elsewhere, Takuto recovers all of his memories from when he was a human.
46	"On the Night of the New Moon" "Shingetsu no Yoru ni" (新月の夜に)	February 15, 2003
Although Mitsuki is temporarily saved from death, she still feels the pain of Eichi's death and is hesitant to sing. Takuto relates his past to Mitsuki in an attempt to make her realize how important living is.
47	"Desire to Live" "Ikiru Kibō" (生きる希望)	February 22, 2003
Mitsuki's life seems to be back on track and better than before. But she secretly feels scared, knowing that she will die soon. So, Takuto and Meroko say that they will change Mitsuki's fate.
48	"She Can't Turn Into Full Moon!?" "Furu Mūn ni Narenai!?" (フルムーンになれない!?)	March 01, 2003
Takuto's power is weakening, which means that he can't use his powers to transform Mitsuki into Full Moon! Could it be because he's getting closer to becoming a ghost? If that's the case, then Mitsuki tries to help out by consulting... Izumi?!
49	"Mitsuki's Feelings - Meroko's Feelings" "Mitsuki no Omoi Meroko no Omoi" (満月の思い・めろこの思い)	March 08, 2003
Izumi tells Mitsuki and Meroko about a way to prevent Takuto from becoming a ghost. There is a mystic lily known as the Flower of Forgetfulness. If he were to touch it on his lips, not only would Takuto lose his memories from when he was a human, but he will also forget about being a Shinigami. Most of all, he will forget Mitsuki and Meroko.
50	"I Just Can't Tell Him" "Dōshite mo Ienai" (どうしても言えない)	March 15, 2003
Mitsuki hesitates on telling Takuto about the Flower of Forgetfulness. Takuto confesses his love for Mitsuki, and Mitsuki wrestles with her feelings for Takuto and Eichi. In the end, Meroko helps Mitsuki decide that she loves them both. Mitsuki tells Takuto about the flower and admits she loves him as well. They kiss.
51	"Day of Destiny" "Unmei no Hi" (運命の日)	March 22, 2003
It's not only the day of Full Moon's live concert, but it is also the day Mitsuki is fated to die. Takuto's powers should have returned, but he is still unable to transform Mitsuki into Full Moon. Meroko gives up something important to her to lend Takuto some of her power.
52	"Searching For The Full Moon" "Furu Mūn o Sagashite" (満月をさがして)	March 29, 2003
Near the end of the concert, Full Moon informs the audience that she will be taking a temporary leave. During the last song, Takuto and Meroko disappear, and the chief Shinigami says that they will be punished for their actions, and Mitsuki will die. However, Meroko becomes an angel, Takuto becomes human again, (and remembers everything) and Mitsuki Kouyama lives on to meet the angel Meroko and the human Takuto.