| The Good Witch of the West | |
| 西の善き魔女 (Nishi no Yoki Majo) |
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|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Noriko Ogiwara |
| Published by | C-Novels |
| English publisher | Tokyopop |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Magazine | Comic Blade |
| Original run | 2004 – 2007 |
| Volumes | 8 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Noriko Ogiwara |
| Illustrated by | Haruhiko Momokawa |
| Published by | Mag Garden |
| English publisher | Tokyopop |
| Demographic | Shōnen,Shōjo |
| Magazine | Comic Blade |
| Original run | July 9, 2004 – ongoing |
| Volumes | 6 |
| TV anime | |
| Directed by | Katsuichi Nakayama |
| Studio | Hal Film Maker |
| Network | KBS Kyoto, TV Kanagawa, BS Asahi, Tokyo MX TV |
| Original run | April 7, 2006 – June 30, 2006 |
| Episodes | 13 |
The Good Witch of the West (西の善き魔女 Nishi no Yoki Majo) is a series of fantasy light novels by Noriko Ogiwara. The series has been adapted into both a manga series and a thirteen episode television anime series broadcast in Japan in 2006. The story revolves around a fifteen-year-old commoner who discovers that she is really a princess.
The manga and novels have been licensed for English language releases in North America by Tokyopop.
Contents |
Firiel Dee is given her mother's necklace by her childhood friend, Rumpelstiltskin(Rune). The necklace was meant as a birthday gift from her remote father, the astrologer Gideon Dee. All fifteen year olds are welcome to attend a public ball at the royal Roland castle in honor of the Queen's Birthday, and Firiel decides to wear her new necklace to the celebration. When it is recognized as a missing talisman of the royal family, this leads to the revelation that Firiel is the daughter of royalty and automatically in competition to become the next Queen.
There are eight novels out for Nishi no Yoki Majo released from September 25, 1997 to May 25, 2003.[1][2] The last three novels are side stories. The series was authored by Noriko Ogiwara. It was published by Chuokoron-Shinsha.[1] It was licensed for English language release in North America by Tokyopop.[3]
| No. | Title | Japanese release | English release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sera Fiirudo no Shōjo (セラフィールドの少女) | September 25, 1997[1] ISBN 978-4-12-500491-9 |
— ISBN 978-1427800459 |
| 2 | Himitsu no Hanazono (秘密の花園) | November 25, 1997[4] ISBN 978-4-12-500503-6 |
— ISBN 978-1427800466 |
| 3 | Bara no Namae (薔薇の名前) | April 25, 1998[5] ISBN 978-4-12-500526-5 |
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| 4 | Sekai no Kanata no Mori (世界のかなたの森) | November 25, 1998[6] ISBN 978-4-12-500568-0 |
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| 5 | Gin no Tori Purachina no Tori (銀の鳥プラチナの鳥) | May 25, 1999[7] ISBN 978-4-12-500591-5 |
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| 6 | Yami no Hidarite (闇の左手) | January 1, 2000[8] ISBN 978-4-12-500635-0 |
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| 7 | Kin no Ito Tsumugeba (金の糸紡げば) | September 25, 2000[9] ISBN 978-4-12-500673-3 |
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| 8 | Mahiru no Hoshi Meisou (真昼の星迷走) | May 25, 2003[2] ISBN 978-4-12-500805-1 |
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An anime adaptation of The Good Witch of the West, directed by Katsuichi Nakayama and animated by Hal Film Maker,[10] was aired in Japan between April 7, 2006 and June 30, 2006 containing thirteen episodes.[11] The anime was aired on KBS Kyoto, AT-X, BS Asahi, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, and TVK.[12] The regular and limited edition of the DVDs were released from July 7, 2006 to January 25, 2007 on the same day, totaling a set of 7.[13]
The series uses two pieces of theme music. "Starry Waltz", performed by Kukui is used for the opening theme of all episodes.[14] "Kanata" (彼方), sung by Mariaria, is used for the ending theme.[14]
| # | Episode title | Original air date[12] |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Edeline's Necklace" "Ediriin no Kubikazari" (エディリーンの首飾り) |
April 7, 2006 |
| 2 | "The Land of Children" "Koyagitachi no Yukue" (子ヤギたちの行方) |
April 14, 2006 |
| 3 | "The Secret Garden" "Himitsu no Hanazono" (秘密の花園) |
April 21, 2006 |
| 4 | "The Darkness of the Garden" "Hanazono no Kurayami" (花園の暗闇) |
April 28, 2006 |
| 5 | "Secretly Maneuvering Flowers" "An'yaku Suru Hanabana" (暗躍する花々) |
May 5, 2006 |
| 6 | "The Court Waltz" "Kyūtei Enbukyoku" (宮廷円舞曲) |
May 12, 2006 |
| 7 | "Pavane for the Late Princess" "Naki Ōjo no Tame no Kujakumai" (亡き王女のための孔雀舞) |
May 19, 2006 |
| 8 | "Fantasia and Fugue" "Gensōkyoku to Tonsoukyoku" (幻想曲と遁走曲) |
May 26, 2006 |
| 9 | "Forest Beyond the World" "Sekai no Kanata no Mori" (世界のかなたの森) |
June 2, 2006 |
| 10 | "Invisible Love" "Mienai Ai" (見えない愛) |
June 9, 2006 |
| 11 | "The Minstrel's Road" "Ginyūshijin no Michi" (吟遊詩人の道) |
June 16, 2006 |
| 12 | "Midday Star" "Mahiru no Hoshi" (真昼の星) |
June 23, 2006 |
| 13 | "Words" "Kotoba" (ことば) |
June 30, 2006 |
The original soundtrack for the anime adaptation, composed by Masumi Itō, was released in Japan by Geneon Entertainment on July 26, 2006. It contained 39 tracks.[11][15]