Cinderella Monogatari
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Cinderella faces hardship at home while aided by her animal companions Patch, Chuchu, Bingo, and Pappy.
Apr 4, 1996After her father departs on an extended voyage, Cinderella is left under the guardianship of her stepmother and two stepsisters. She is confined to the attic and compelled to perform household drudgery while her relatives enjoy leisure time elsewhere. Fortunately, she receives support from her animal friends: Patch, a charming puppy; Chuchu and Bingo, two intelligent mice; and Pappy, a small bird. These companions assist her during her difficult circumstances.
- 2EP 2
Cinderella Follows Stepsisters to Flower Queen Contest and Meets a Young Man
Apr 11, 1996Jeanne and Catherine, Cinderella's two stepsisters, enter the Flower Queen contest. Cinderella travels to the city to watch their performance, leaving her pets to handle household chores. She promises to return before her stepmother and stepsisters arrive. On her way back, she encounters a young man who pursues her to the river. He returns a key that fell during their earlier meeting. This sequence of events highlights Cinderella's dedication to her family duties while navigating unexpected interactions in the city. The narrative focuses on her journey to the contest and the subsequent encounter that concludes with the return of the lost item.
- 3EP 3
Cinderella encounters a mysterious young man while shopping with her stepsisters Jeanne and Catherine.
Apr 18, 1996Cinderella and her stepsisters Jeanne and Catherine go shopping in the city. While waiting outside with heavy packages, Cinderella meets a young man she saw the previous day. He claims to be Prince Charles and the fencing partner of the Prince, a statement Cinderella doubts. Jeanne overhears this conversation. Consequently, their stepmother instructs Jeanne to invite the young man as a guest for the following day. This encounter sets the stage for further interactions between Cinderella and the mysterious visitor, who has revealed his identity as a royal associate.
- 4EP 4
Cinderella searches for the prince while her pets and fairy godmother intervene with magical solutions.
Apr 25, 1996Cinderella searches for Charles, whom she mistakenly believes is named Alex, because her stepmother requires her to bring home the prince's page. During her search, she discovers Charles is not a page and dismisses him as a liar. Remembering her stepmother's orders, she faces a difficult situation until Paulette, the fairy godmother, uses magic to transform a horse into Charles. Cinderella returns home with him, but the spell breaks, reverting him to a horse. Terrified, her stepmother ties a carrot to Cinderella's apron and sends her running toward town with the horse in pursuit. Charles intervenes to stop the chaos and reveals his true identity, prompting Cinderella to share her own name with him.
- 5EP 5
Cinderella and Jeanne encounter the prince during a chaotic forest storm
May 2, 1996Upon learning of the prince's hunting plans, Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters arrange a picnic in the same woods. A sudden storm and strong wind blow Jeanne's hat away, prompting her and Cinderella to chase it unsuccessfully. While Jeanne searches through the bushes, she is mistaken for a bear by Charles and Alex. Just as they prepare to shoot, Cinderella intervenes to save Jeanne. The prince recognizes Cinderella as the girl he previously met in the city, resolving the misunderstanding through her timely action.
- 6EP 6
Cinderella faces punishment for grape theft while Charles secretly confesses to save her reputation
May 9, 1996Cinderella is sent to the royal vineyard to pick grapes, a punishable offense, because her stepmother is jealous that Cinderella dances better than Jeanne and Catherine. The actual thief of the vineyard is revealed to be Charles, who is disguised as a page. Charles flees with the grapes, causing Cinderella to be caught in his place. Her stepmother uses this incident to set her up for downfall. However, Charles learns of Cinderella's difficult situation and decides to confess the truth. His confession clears Cinderella's name and saves her reputation from the false accusations made by her stepmother.
- 7EP 7
Cinderella encounters a young fortune teller who reveals her promising future
May 16, 1996A new fortune teller captivates the city, prompting Cinderella's stepmother to send her to fetch him. When payment is demanded, the stepmother trades Cinderella's mother's doll instead. Cinderella seeks the fortune teller to retrieve the doll and uncovers his secret: he is actually a boy named Yan who requires money, despite possessing occasional future-seeing abilities. Yan returns the doll, and the two form a friendship. He then reads Cinderella's future, envisioning her in a splendid ball gown. Although he omits specific details, he assures her that she possesses the brightest future he has ever witnessed.
- 8EP 8
Cinderella helps Mary overcome stage fright with Charles's help at the castle circus.
May 23, 1996A circus is being set up at the castle. Cinderella meets a talented girl called Mary, but Mary has stage fright. While wandering through the town, Cinderella tries to think of ways to help Mary when she bumps into Charles. She takes Charles to where Mary is practicing and tells her to pretend he's Prince Charles, if she can perform in front of him then she will get over her stage fright. Charles tells her about a special ritual the prince does when he gets nervous, Mary does this too, and performs with success.
- 9EP 9
Cinderella Follows Charles as He Pursues Zaral Through the Palace Grounds
May 30, 1996Cinderella is sent to gather roses in the forest while Prince Charles discovers his teachers were replaced due to age and illness, leading to their tutor's dismissal. Suspecting foul play, Charles chases Zaral out of the palace, prompting Cinderella to follow. Zaral orders his henchman to capture Charles, but Cinderella pushes a large rock off a cliff to intervene, resulting in her own capture. While imprisoned, she overhears Zaral discussing his plan to overthrow the king. Charles arrives just in time to rescue her from the villain's grasp.
- 10EP 10
Prince Charles sends Alex to a ball while Cinderella meets a sad violinist in the gardens
Jun 6, 1996Prince Charles avoids Duke Zaral's daughter's ball by sending Alex to attend in his place while wearing a mask. Meanwhile, Cinderella leaves her carriage to visit the gardens, where she encounters Nicholas, a violinist mourning his forbidden romance with noblewoman Lora Pennington. Lora's parents oppose the union due to Nicholas's commoner status and their ambition to marry her to Prince Charles. Charles and Cinderella discuss this situation in the gardens, agreeing that wealth and nobility should not determine marriage partners. They conclude that true love can overcome any obstacle, reflecting on the tragic circumstances surrounding the violinist's music.
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Cinderella, Charles, and Fortune Teller Yan aid Nicholas and Lora
Jun 13, 1996Cinderella, Charles, and the Fortune Teller Yan make a joint decision to assist Nicholas and Lora in achieving their romantic union. They operate under the assumption that their efforts are the primary drivers of this matchmaking endeavor. However, there is a hidden variable in their plan that they have not accounted for. Paulette is also present and holds a strong interest in helping the couple get together. This parallel involvement creates a situation where multiple parties are working toward the same goal, though the others remain unaware of Paulette's participation and intentions in the matter.
- 12EP 12
Prince Charles rejects arranged marriage while Cinderella disrupts royal ball
Jun 20, 1996The King and Queen host a ball to find a fiancée for Prince Charles, who opposes the plan. Cinderella is barred from attending by her Stepmother but creates a dress with help from animal friends and enters using vegetables. Zarel coerces Charles into marrying his daughter Isabel by threatening to expose Charles’s secret adventures outside the castle. After overhearing a conversation between Charles and Alex, Cinderella protests the concept of arranged marriage without love. Her animal friends intervene to halt the event, leading Charles to ultimately decide that he wishes to marry for love rather than through political arrangement.
- 13EP 13
Isabel flees home after growing frustrated with Prince Charles' lack of interest in her.
Jun 27, 1996Isabel becomes increasingly annoyed by Prince Charles' indifference toward her romantic advances. In a desperate bid to capture his attention, she decides to run away from home. She takes Cinderella along on this impulsive journey, but the situation quickly escalates into serious trouble that exceeds her ability to manage alone. With Isabel and Cinderella in danger, Prince Charles and Cinderella's animal friends must step in to rescue them from the complications arising from her actions. The group works together to resolve the crisis and ensure their safe return.
- 14EP 14
Zarel invites Cinerella's sisters to the castle under the guise of a vacation to spy on Prince Charles.
Jul 4, 1996Zarel attempts to uncover secrets regarding Prince Charles by inviting Cinerella's sisters to reside at the castle for a supposed vacation. Instead of enjoying leisure time, the sisters are assigned cleaning duties throughout the estate. The narrative focuses on how Jean and Catherine manage these unexpected chores. It remains unclear whether they will have the opportunity to meet the Prince during their stay. The situation creates a contrast between the promised relaxation and the actual labor required, driving the episode's conflict as the characters navigate their new responsibilities within the castle walls.
- 15EP 15
Charles investigates the true identity of the prince while uncovering a scheme involving Marcel and Zarel.
Jul 11, 1996During a town visit, Cinderella and her family spot a figure in a carriage they believe to be the Prince. Charles later encounters Cinderella and firmly asserts that the individual in the carriage is not the actual prince, resolving to uncover the truth behind the deception. The investigation reveals that the impostor is Marcel, a missing friend of Yan. Marcel has been manipulated into participating in a plot orchestrated by Zarel, who aims to replace the legitimate Prince with a false candidate. This narrative focuses on Charles's determination to expose the fraud and restore the correct identity of the royal figure.
- 16EP 16
Charles assumes Cinderella's duties while Duke Zarel rejects her deceptive step family.
Jul 18, 1996After Cinderella collapses from exhaustion, Charles hires a physician and promises she will rest. He takes over her household tasks, gaining a newfound respect for labor. By the episode's conclusion, he resolves to embrace his royal duties and focus more diligently on his studies. Meanwhile, Duke Zarel visits Cinderella’s step family, who insist that Charles prepared their meal. After tasting the soup, he is repulsed by the quality and the family’s false claims of cooking it themselves. Consequently, he abandons his plans to utilize them for his schemes. This sequence highlights Charles’s character growth through service and Duke Zarel’s sharp discernment regarding the step family’s incompetence and dishonesty.
- 17EP 17
Cinderella shrinks after falling while searching for a lost ring before sunset
Jul 25, 1996Jeanne and Catherine lose their mother's priceless mint pearl ring, and Cinderella takes the blame. She has until Sunset to find it, or be kicked out of her home. While searching, Cinderella falls from a cliff, and in an attempt to save her, Paulette changes her to the size of a mouse! Now only a few inches tall, Cinderella continues her search with the help of her animal friends. Will she be able to find it before the sun goes down?
- 18EP 18
Cinderella seeks painter Zore while he uses dark arts to steal souls from her and Prince Charles.
Aug 1, 1996Zarel escorts Prince Charles to painter Zore for a portrait, while Catherine and Jeanne insist on the best artist. Cinderella searches for Zore, her mother's favorite painter. Zore demands 100 gold pieces to paint her sisters but insists on painting Cinderella first. He employs dark arts to slowly steal her soul, causing her weakness. With Patch's assistance, Cinderella escapes, yet Prince Charles remains in peril. Unaware he is her friend, she begs Zore to finish her portrait before his to protect him. Patch and animal friends rescue Charles, restoring his soul and strength to save the unresponsive Cinderella. Before her soul is trapped forever, Paulette the fairy godmother uses magic to defeat the painter.
- 19EP 19
Cinderella seeks sword training from Prince Charles to defend against bandits sent by Duke Zarel.
Aug 8, 1996Rumors circulate that Catherine and Jeanne are marriage candidates for Prince Charles, fueled by the Stepmother’s ties to Duke Zarel. In response, Zarel dispatches thugs to rob the family home, prompting Cinderella to seek protection. She approaches Charles for sword lessons to defend herself, and despite initial hesitation and teasing, he recognizes the seriousness of the threat. Charles agrees to train her and assists in guarding the house until his castle duties demand his return. Meanwhile, Meisha makes progress in learning to speak. The narrative focuses on the immediate danger posed by the bandits and the developing dynamic between Cinderella and Charles as they address the security crisis.
- 20EP 20
Cinderella's Father Arranges Marriage With Isabel's Childhood Friend
Aug 15, 1996Cinderella's Father attempts to arrange a marriage for Catherine, but Cinderella's Stepmother intervenes and sets him up with Cinderella instead. Fortunately, it is revealed that he is Isabel's childhood friend and still wishes to marry her. With the assistance of her friends, Cinderella successfully facilitates an engagement between the two nobles, resolving the situation in favor of the original romantic connection.
- 21EP 21
Cinderella seeks a forest herb to cure her sick stepmother with help from Patch and Paulette.
Aug 22, 1996When Cinderella's stepmother falls ill, the trio journeys into a haunted forest to retrieve a medicinal herb. During the trip, Paulette recounts her history with Cinderella's mother. Upon reaching the destination, Cinderella demonstrates her purity, earning pride from her mother's spirit. After securing the cure, Cinderella returns and administers the medicine to her stepmother. This act transforms the stepmother, making her kinder toward nature, which leaves Cinderella's stepsisters bewildered by the sudden change in behavior and attitude.
- 22EP 22
Charles and Cinderella investigate an old house and find stolen royal weapons
Aug 29, 1996Charles and Cinderella explore an old house and discover a collection of weapons stolen from the royal family. They also encounter a gang who are loyal to Zarel.
- 23EP 23
Duke Zarel's coup forces Prince Charles to flee while Marcel is mistakenly kidnapped.
Sep 5, 1996Duke Zarel initiates a plot to overthrow the Royal Family, forcing Prince Charles to flee for his life. During the chaos, Zarel's men mistakenly kidnap Marcel, who is dressed as the prince for Cinderella's family costume party. Meanwhile, Cinderella discovers that the individual known as Charles the Fibber is actually Prince Charles. The situation escalates as the real prince is hunted while an innocent boy bears the brunt of the assassination attempt due to the mistaken identity.
- 24EP 24
Cinderella prepares for the royal ball despite her family's mockery and receives magical assistance.
Sep 12, 1996The King and Queen, pleased with Prince Charles for stopping Duke Zarel, host a ball to help him find a fiancée. Cinderella is invited alongside her stepsisters and stepmother. While dressing her family, Cinderella retrieves her deceased mother's favorite dress. Her family mocks her appearance, tears her invitation, and forbids her from attending, crushing her hopes of seeing Charles. Paulette, the Fairy Godmother, magically updates Cinderella's attire and hair, providing a carriage and animal footmen. At the ball, Cinderella dances with Prince Charles, who fails to recognize her. She flees at midnight, leaving behind a glass slipper.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Cinderella Monogatari have?
- Cinderella Monogatari has 26 episodes.
- When did Cinderella Monogatari come out?
- Cinderella Monogatari came out in 1996.
- Which studio made Cinderella Monogatari?
- Cinderella Monogatari was produced by Tatsunoko Production.
- Who directed Cinderella Monogatari?
- Cinderella Monogatari was directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa.
- Is Cinderella Monogatari finished?
- Current status of Cinderella Monogatari: Finished.