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EP 1Ayu Tateishi knows Nina Sakura's secret as a struggling witch-in-training
May 20, 2003Ayu Tateishi is the sole individual at school aware of her best friend Nina Sakura’s hidden identity. Nina is a witch-in-training who struggles to master her magical abilities. Attempting to assist Ayu, Nina uses her powers to make Ayu’s crush, Tatsushi Kaji, develop feelings for her. However, Nina’s lack of skill leads to unintended consequences, resulting in more harm than good. The situation highlights the difficulties Ayu faces while keeping her friend’s secret and the chaotic outcomes of Nina’s imperfect magic application. This dynamic creates tension as Ayu navigates her social life amidst the mishaps caused by Nina’s earnest but flawed attempts to help.
EP 2Yuta visits Ayu and Nina, revealing hidden feelings through a magical camera incident.
May 27, 2003Yuta, a childhood friend of Nina, travels from the Magic kingdom to visit. He appears to be developing romantic feelings for Ayu. When Ayu uses a magic camera that reveals the person one likes in their place, she accidentally captures an image of Yuta with Nina standing in his spot. This incident exposes his true affections. Earlier, Yuta had encouraged Ayu to take a final photograph of him to identify his crush. However, Ayu became frightened and attempted to flee, resulting in the accidental shot that confirmed her suspicions. The event serves as a pivotal moment for understanding the relationships between the characters, specifically clarifying Yuta's emotional connection to Nina through this magical mishap.
EP 3Ayu battles Tsujiai for courts while Nina uses gender-bending magic to help her win.
Jun 3, 2003Ayu competes against Tsujiai in a tennis match to determine which team receives three tennis courts. To ensure fairness, Nina transforms Ayu into a boy to assist in a match against Hiroki, but the resulting height disadvantage causes Ayu to lose. Following the match, Akiho, Tsujiai, Kaji, Nina, Ayu, and others visit a karaoke bar. Nina also undergoes a gender transformation into a boy, while Ayu remains in her male form. During the outing, Ayu attempts to stop another girl from flirting with Kaji.
EP 4Nina and Ayu reflect on their friendship after meeting at a store
Jun 10, 2003Nina and Ayu encounter each other at a shop, prompting them to recall the events that led to their bond. The narrative shifts to Ayu’s perspective, detailing her unexpected meeting with a magical witch girl riding a flying scooter accompanied by a talking cat. This chance encounter proves pivotal, as the witch girl ultimately saves Ayu’s life. This act of heroism marks the beginning of a deep connection, transforming the two into best friends. The episode explores the origins of their relationship through these shared memories and the extraordinary circumstances that brought them together.
EP 5Nina and Ayu seek a haunted school room hiding a Holy Stone while racing Maya.
Jun 17, 2003Nina and Ayu, accompanied by Tetsushi and Hiroki, search for a secret room in their school rumored to be haunted by a ghost. While their companions believe the location is supernatural, Nina and Ayu are aware that the room actually contains a coveted Holy Stone. The situation becomes more complicated when Maya, Nina's childhood friend, enters the scenario. Consequently, the group must compete against Maya in a race to locate the Holy Stone before she can claim it for herself.
EP 6Sports campers face courage tests while Ayu fears a ghost and Nina seeks a Holy Stone
Jun 24, 2003The Baseball and Tennis teams travel to the woods for sports camp, bringing Nina along. Students participate in a test of courage. Ayu learns that her concern for maintaining her image stems from Tetsushi previously telling her that her cool and composed demeanor was attractive. During the event, Ayu attempts to prevent Akiho from making a move on Tetsushi. Meanwhile, Nina and Maya search for a Holy Stone. Mistaking Maya for a ghost, Ayu runs away in fear, inadvertently ruining her image by appearing scared of the supposed supernatural entity.
EP 7Maya's Shrink Potion Backfires as Ruru Grows While Nina Hides Her
Jul 1, 2003Maya attempts to punish mice by creating a potion intended to shrink objects, but the mixture unexpectedly causes things to expand in size. The situation escalates when Ruru, Maya's familiar, accidentally consumes some of the liquid and begins growing larger every minute. To manage the crisis, Nina works to conceal Ruru while Maya searches for dispel magic to reverse the effect. Simultaneously, Ayu distracts the class by behaving foolishly, which further damages her reputation in front of Kaji.
EP 8Three magical girls from Nina's world arrive on Earth to assist her quest.
Jul 8, 2003Bamboo, Pine, and Plum, three young girls from Nina's world, travel to Earth to aid Nina in her search for the Holy Stone. However, their presence creates more problems than solutions, causing significant trouble for both Nina and Ayu. As small children, they struggle to conceal their magic, leading to chaotic situations that hinder rather than help the mission. Their inability to hide their supernatural abilities makes them a liability, complicating the efforts of the main characters as they navigate the challenges brought by these well-meaning but disruptive visitors.
EP 9Nina confronts Yuta over pranks before Holy Stone discovery surprises them
Jul 15, 2003Nina expresses anger toward Yuta for his immature behavior and instructs him to return home. However, the situation shifts when a new Holy Stone location is identified. Nina and Ayu are taken aback to witness Yuta assisting Maya in retrieving the stone. This unexpected alliance raises questions about the true nature of the Holy Stone and what secrets Ayu remains unaware of. The narrative highlights the complex dynamics between the characters as they navigate this new development. It is noted that the first Holy Stone ever discovered was red, providing context to the ongoing search and the significance of the stones in their quest.
EP 10Ayu studies with Nina while a malicious doll targets Nina but harms Ayu instead
Jul 22, 2003Nina requires assistance with an upcoming school test, prompting Ayu to stay over at Nina's house for a study session. Concurrently, Maya casts a spell on a doll to transform it into a voodoo doll, intending for it to hinder Nina from collecting holy stones and to cause her harm. However, the doll repeatedly fails to target Nina, instead inflicting pain and fear upon Ayu. The situation escalates when the doll attempts to poison Nina, but Nina's inherent kindness ultimately reveals that the doll possesses a good heart, altering its malicious intent.
EP 11Sebastian causes chaos in the library by accidentally animating a buffalo from a book.
Jul 29, 2003Maya’s butler, Sebastian, travels to the human world with the intention of sacrificing himself for her. However, his incompetence repeatedly interferes with Maya’s magical activities. During a visit to the library, Sebastian accidentally spills a potion that brings written objects to life. This mishap results in a buffalo being animated from a book. Consequently, Nina, Ayu, Maya, and Sebastian find themselves trapped inside the library alongside the enchanted animal. The group must navigate this dangerous situation while Sebastian attempts to demonstrate his value to his princess.
EP 12Maya and Nina attend the fireworks festival near Ayu's home.
Aug 5, 2003Nina, Ayu, Hiroki, Tetsushi, and Rio travel to a fireworks festival near Ayu's house because Maya and Nina believe a Holy Stone is located there. Kaji spots Maya at the event and invites her to join the group. He catches her when she nearly falls, leading Ayu to mistakenly believe they are hugging. Nina uses magic to create a yukata for Ayu. Later, Ayu sits alone in a rowboat on the lake, where the boat springs a leak after hitting another vessel, causing her magical dress to dissolve. Nina must intervene to assist her, unaware that Tsujiai is observing the entire incident.
EP 13Nina seeks to recover her father's enchanted vest sold to her teacher
Aug 12, 2003Nina accidentally sells her father's magic vest to her teacher and must retrieve it. She and Ayu visit a fortune teller, who is actually Maya, though they do not realize this. Nina also wonders whether she can trust Tsujiai about her secret of being a witch.
EP 14Luna's infatuation with Kaji leads to unwanted gifts and magical interference.
Aug 19, 2003Luna, a friend of Maya, visits and develops a crush on Kaji after he retrieves her dropped bag. She expresses her affection by giving him repulsive gifts, such as a plant resembling a dead lizard. Luna pressures Maya to assist her in pursuing this new romantic interest. Consequently, Nina is compelled to intervene to prevent Luna from using magic on Kaji. The episode focuses on the awkward dynamics between the characters as Luna's misguided attempts at romance create tension and require Nina's action to resolve the situation before magical consequences arise.
EP 15Maya pursues Tsujiai to his beach house to find the orange holy stone.
Aug 26, 2003After learning the holy stone is near his home, Maya begins speaking to Tsujiai. The group visits his beach house, where Maya follows them hoping to locate the artifact. She confesses her feelings to him, but he reveals that someone else already occupies his heart. Subsequently, both Nina and Maya discover the orange holy stone in the vicinity of the beach house. Maya ultimately claims possession of the stone. This discovery marks the second time an orange holy stone has been found.
EP 16Kaji is knocked out by a ball during a baseball game while at bat
Sep 2, 2003Akiho and Kaji's relationship is explored as Ayu gains more insight into their connection. The narrative focuses on the events of a baseball game where Kaji is hit by the ball while preparing to bat, resulting in him being knocked out. Meanwhile, Nina achieves a significant magical breakthrough. She successfully utilizes magic without relying on her computer, demonstrating her full power for the first time in this manner. These parallel developments highlight character growth and shifting dynamics among the group during this specific incident.
EP 17Nina reveals secrets to Tsujiai after Rio's transformation while he falls for Tamako
Sep 9, 2003Following the observation of Rio undergoing a transformation, Nina resolves to disclose all relevant information to Tsujiai. She subsequently agrees to Tsujiai's request to convert his cat into a human form. However, the transformed cat expresses a strong desire to remain in his new human state rather than reverting to his original feline appearance. In a separate development, Rio begins to experience romantic feelings for Ayu's dog, Tamako. This episode highlights the complex reactions of the characters to the magical changes occurring around them, specifically focusing on the cat's refusal to return to its previous form and Rio's emerging affection for the canine companion.
EP 18Nina and Ayu transform into twenty-year-olds to attend a club event
Sep 16, 2003Nina receives an invitation to a club and uses magic to alter her and Ayu’s appearances, making them both twenty years old. Upon arriving at the venue, Ayu spots Yuta and recognizes that he also received an invitation. Maya is present at the party as well. It is revealed that a Holy Stone is located at this gathering. The narrative notes that the third Holy Stone ever discovered is blue in color.
EP 19Nina's Grandfather Attempts to End Her Friendship with Ayu
Sep 23, 2003Nina's grandfather takes decisive action to sever her friendship with Ayu, believing that their relationship is the primary obstacle preventing Nina from making progress in her magical studies. He operates under the conviction that Ayu's influence is detrimental to Nina's development as a mage. Consequently, he initiates a plan to separate the two friends, aiming to remove what he perceives as the cause of Nina's stagnation in her magical abilities. This intervention reflects his desire to improve Nina's situation by eliminating the external factor he blames for her lack of advancement.
EP 20Baking class girls give Kaji and Ayu cookies before Nina discovers Kaji's dark side
Sep 30, 2003Students from the baking class present cookies to Kaji and Ayu. Following this exchange, the narrative shifts to the conclusion of the school day. Nina uncovers information regarding the hidden or negative aspects of Kaji's character. This discovery occurs after the initial interaction involving the baked goods, highlighting a contrast between the friendly gesture and the subsequent revelation about Kaji's true nature or secrets.
EP 21Nina arranges a library meeting for Kaji and Ayu after realizing his feelings.
Oct 7, 2003Nina discovers Kaji’s affection for Ayu and attempts to facilitate a meeting at the library. Ayu initially rejects Kaji due to a misunderstanding stemming from Nina discussing his "dark side" and murmuring his name in her sleep, which led Ayu to believe Nina was interested in him. Nina intervenes to clarify that she does not like Kaji and reveals she has feelings for someone else. This clarification resolves Ayu’s confusion, prompting her to run to Kaji and confess her own feelings. Consequently, Kaji and Ayu become a couple.
EP 22Ayu and Kaji's Rumored Romance and Nina's Academic Struggles
Oct 14, 2003A rumor circulates that Ayu and Kaji share romantic feelings, which proves accurate. Meanwhile, Nina fails her English test and dedicates herself to rigorous studying. Maya creates a potion and administers it to a plant, causing the vegetation to steal the hearts of girls in love. As the plant accumulates numerous hearts, the accumulated power summons a holy stone. Nina arrives at the scene and secures the stone before Maya can claim it. Consequently, the stolen hearts return to their original owners. The narrative notes that the fourth Holy Stone discovered in this sequence is pink.
EP 23Nina reveals her magic girl identity to Kaji while Yuta assists her with Tsujiai
Oct 21, 2003Nina discloses to Kaji that she is a magic girl. Yuta provides Nina with a magical ride and offers assistance regarding Tsujiai.
EP 24Ayu and Kaji are cast as Romeo and Juliet for Nina's costume party event.
Oct 28, 2003Ayu and Nina’s class organizes a costume party where peers insist that Ayu and Kaji portray Romeo and Juliet. Nina dresses as Sherlock Holmes, hoping to bond with Tsujiai, who is disguised as a robot. She briefly spots him while dancing with a boy who is actually the prince of the Magic Kingdom, but he vanishes shortly after. Meanwhile, Maya searches for the final holy stone before Nina can claim it. The event features a performance of The Blue Danube, during which Ayu, playing Juliet Capulet, and Tetsushi, playing Romeo Montague, share a romantic waltz.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Ultra Maniac have?
- Ultra Maniac has 26 episodes.
- When did Ultra Maniac come out?
- Ultra Maniac came out in 2003.
- Which studio made Ultra Maniac?
- Ultra Maniac was produced by Ashi Productions.
- Who directed Ultra Maniac?
- Ultra Maniac was directed by Maki Fujii.
- Is Ultra Maniac finished?
- Current status of Ultra Maniac: Finished.