Ep 19. Hazuki-chan is Kidnapped!
- June 13, 1999
Hazuki-chan is Kidnapped! is episode 19 of the first season of the anime series Ojamajo Doremi. This episode follows the young witch apprentices Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko as they go on a summer vacation to Hazuki's family's villa. Despite the idyllic setting, the girls soon find themselves in the midst of a dangerous situation when Hazuki is kidnapped.
The episode begins with the girls on their way to Hazuki's villa, excited for a week of relaxation and fun. They are greeted by Hazuki's parents, who immediately invite the girls to join them for a swim in the nearby lake. While they are swimming, a strange man approaches them and asks for directions to a nearby village. The girls don't think anything of it and help him, but later that night, they hear strange noises outside their room and spy the same man lurking in the shadows.
The next day, the girls decide to go into town to do some shopping. While they are out, Hazuki is suddenly snatched up by the same man who had approached them at the lake. Doremi and Aiko return to the villa to find Hazuki missing and her parents in a panic. They quickly deduce that the man they had seen the day before must have been responsible for the kidnapping and set out to find her.
The girls use their magic to transform into birds and scour the area for any signs of Hazuki. After a dramatic chase scene, they finally catch up with the kidnapper and confront him. It is revealed that he was actually a private investigator hired by Hazuki's wealthy grandfather, who had gone missing and was potentially in danger. The man had mistaken Hazuki for her grandmother, who was also missing, and had kidnapped her in an attempt to locate her.
The girls and the investigator quickly form a plan to track down Hazuki's grandmother and rescue her. With the help of their magic and some quick-thinking, they are able to locate her and ultimately reunite her with her family.
Hazuki-chan is Kidnapped! is a gripping and suspenseful episode that showcases the resourcefulness and courage of the Ojamajo Doremi girls. Despite being young and inexperienced, they are able to use their magic and intelligence to solve a dangerous mystery and save their friend. The episode also touches on themes of family, loyalty, and the importance of trusting one's instincts. Overall, it is a thrilling and entertaining addition to the first season of the series.