Ep 20. A Rival Appears! The MAHO-dou's Big Pinch!!
- June 20, 1999
Ojamajo Doremi is a magical girl anime series that follows the adventures of a young girl named Doremi Harukaze, who dreams of becoming a witch. In season 1 episode 20, entitled "A Rival Appears! The MAHO-dou's Big Pinch!!", Doremi and her friends find themselves facing a new challenge when a rival witch apprentice arrives on the scene.
The episode begins with Doremi and her friends working hard at the MAHO-dou, their magical shop that also serves as their training ground. The girls are practicing various spells and incantations, but they're not making much progress. Suddenly, they hear a strange noise coming from outside. They rush to investigate, only to find a young girl standing in front of the MAHO-dou.
The new girl introduces herself as Majo Tourbillon, a witch apprentice from the Dotsuku Zone. She challenges Doremi and her friends to a magical duel, claiming that she is the most powerful witch in her class. The girls are initially hesitant, but they eventually agree to the challenge.
The two groups face off in a series of magical battles, each trying to outdo the other. Majo Tourbillon proves to be a formidable opponent, using her advanced magic skills to gain the upper hand. Doremi and her friends struggle to keep up, but they refuse to give up.
As the duel progresses, the girls begin to notice that Majo Tourbillon's magic has a strange side effect. Whenever she casts a spell, the surrounding area becomes covered in a strange, sticky substance. The girls realize that Majo Tourbillon's magic is causing damage to the environment, and they decide that they can't let her continue.
Doremi and her friends band together and come up with a plan to defeat Majo Tourbillon without using harmful magic. They use their wit and creativity to outsmart their opponent and show her that cooperation is just as powerful as competition. In the end, Majo Tourbillon sees the error of her ways and decides to change her approach to magic.
"A Rival Appears! The MAHO-dou's Big Pinch!!" is an entertaining and heartwarming episode that showcases the power of friendship and teamwork. Despite the challenges they face, Doremi and her friends never give up, working together to overcome even the toughest obstacles. This episode is a must-watch for fans of magical girl anime and anyone who loves a good underdog story.
