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Fantasista Doll promotional image. From top (left to right): Madeleine, Sasara, Uzume Uno, Akari, Katia and Shimeji.
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| Genre | Science fiction |
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| Manga | |
| Fantasista Doll Mix | |
| Illustrated by | Anmi |
| Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
| Magazine | Newtype Ace (former) Comptiq |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Original run | April 10, 2013 – present |
| Novel series | |
| Fantasista Doll: Osatō to Spice to Nanika Suteki na Mono de Onna no Ko wa Dekiteiru | |
| Written by | Hiroaki Jinno |
| Illustrated by | Anmi |
| Original run | April 19, 2013 – July 19, 2013 |
| Volumes | 14 chapters |
| Manga | |
| Fantasista Doll: Prelude Kagami | |
| Illustrated by | Tomiyaki Kagisora |
| Published by | Media Factory |
| Magazine | Monthly Comic Alive |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Original run | July 2013 – present |
| Manga | |
| Illustrated by | Mekimeki |
| Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
| Magazine | Comp Ace |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Original run | July 2013 – present |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Hisashi Saitō Toshihito Naka (assistant) |
| Produced by | Gorō Taniguchi |
| Written by | Yūko Kakihara Noboru Kimura |
| Music by | Yasuharu Takanashi |
| Studio | Hoods Entertainment |
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| Original network | AT-X, MBS, BS11, Tokyo MX |
| Original run | July 7, 2013 – September 28, 2013 |
| Episodes | 12(List of episodes) |
| Video game | |
| Fantasista Doll Girls Royale | |
| Developer | Drecom |
| Publisher | Drecom |
| Platform | Android, iOS |
| Released | September 2, 2013 |
| Novel | |
| Fantasista Doll Eve | |
| Written by | Mado Nozaki |
| Published by | Hayakawa Publishing |
| Published | September 20, 2013 |
| Novel | |
| Written by | Akane Mizushima |
| Illustrated by | Hiromi Katō (cover) Webisu Daikanyama |
| Published by | Fujimi Shobo |
| Demographic | Male |
| Published | October 19, 2013 |
Fantasista Doll (ファンタジスタドール, Fantajisuta Dōru) is a Japanese anime television series produced by Hoods Entertainment and directed by Hisashi Saitō. Gorō Taniguchi serves as the creative producer, while the series composition is handled by Noboru Kimura and Yūko Kakihara. The series aired in Japan between July 7 and September 28, 2013. Three manga adaptations are published by Kadokawa Shoten and Media Factory.
Uzume Uno, a girl who used to be an elite player at card tournaments, is one day given a curious device which uses special cards to summon artificially intelligent female warriors known as Fantasista Dolls. From this day on, Uzume spends each day spending time with her new friends, while also fighting battles against other card masters who seek to have their wishes granted by the Mutual Dream Association Group (希望相互扶助委員会, Kibō Sōgo Fujo Iinkai) in exchange for defeating her.
Amanga adaptation, illustrated by Anmi and titled Fantasista Doll Mix (ファンタジスタドール Mix), began serialization in volume 20 of Kadokawa Shoten's Newtype Ace magazine sold on April 10, 2013. It was later transferred to Kadokawa Shoten's Comptiq magazine with the September 2013 issue. A spin-off manga, illustrated by Tomiyaki Kagisora and titled Fantasista Doll: Prelude Kagami (ファンタジスタドール ～プレリュードかがみ～), began serialization in the July 2013 issue of Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive magazine. A third manga, illustrated by Mekimeki and titled Fantasista Doll, began serialization in the July 2013 issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine.[2]
A web novel titled Fantasista Doll: Osatō to Spice to Nanika Suteki na Mono de Onna no Ko wa Dekiteiru (ファンタジスタドール お砂糖とスパイスと何か素敵なもので女の子はできている, Fantasista Doll: Something that the Girl Can Do with Some Sugar and Spices), written by Hiroaki Jinno and illustrated by Anmi, was serialized 14 chapters on the official website of the anime series between April 19 and July 19, 2013. A novel titled Fantasista Doll Eve (ファンタジスタドール イブ), written by Mado Nozaki, was released by Hayakawa Publishing on September 20, 2013.[3] A novel titled Fantasista Doll, written by Akane Mizushima and illustrated by Webisu Daikanyama with the cover illustrated by Hiromi Katō, was published by Fujimi Shobo on October 19, 2013.
The 12-episode anime series, produced by Hoods Entertainment,[4] aired between July 7 and September 28, 2013 on MBS and was simulcast by Crunchyroll. The series is directed by Hisashi Saitō and is written by Noboru Kimura and Yūko Kakihara, while Gorō Taniguchi is the creative producer. The original concept is credited to the Fantasista Doll Project. The character designs are by the animation director Hiromi Katō, who adapted the anime designs from Anmi's original designs. The music is composed by Yasuharu Takanashi, and the sound director is Yōta Tsuruoka.[5] The opening theme is "Ima yo! Fantasista Doll" (今よ!ファンタジスタドール, Ima yo! Fantajisuta Dōru) and the ending theme is "Day by Day", both performed by Ayaka Ōhashi, Minami Tsuda, Sora Tokui, Chinatsu Akasaki, Akiko Hasegawa and Sayaka Ohara. The anime has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks for streaming and home video release in 2014.[6] Anime Network streams the anime online.[7]
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| 1 | "Eager Uzume: A Suspicious Creeping Shadow?" Transliteration: "Uzume Uzuuzu Shinobiyoru Ayashii Kage?" (Japanese: うずめうずうず 忍び寄る怪しい影？) | Toshihito Naka | Yūko Kakihara | July 7, 2013 (2013-07-07) | |
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Whilst riding the train to school, Uzume Uno finds a mysterious device slipped into her bag. Later at school, Uzume finds herself running from a supposed stalker whilst also hearing a voice in her head. Wanting to be safe, Uzume makes a contract to become a Fantasista Doll master, bringing forth one of these dolls, Sasara. Just then, another student wielding the same device attacks Uzume using a doll named Kunoichi. Luckily, Uzume manages to use her new cards to allow Sasara to defeat Kunoichi. Upon returning home, Uzume finds she is also in command of four other dolls, Katia, Shimeji, Akari and Madeleine, and must keep them a secret from her family.
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| 2 | "Sasara Sarasara: You're My "Master"?" Transliteration: "Sasara Sarasara Karini mo Mai Masutā?" (Japanese: ささらさらさら 仮にもマイマスター？) | Shigeru Ueda Katsuya Shigehara | Noboru Kimura | July 14, 2013 (2013-07-14) | |
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Following an argument with Sasara, who wasn't happy with Uzume being dishonest about turning down an invitation by her classmate, Manai Uzuki, Uzume stubbornly states that she wants to stop being the dolls' master and return the cards to where they came. Tracing it back to a seemingly abandoned factory, she is faced with various other dolls tasked with guarding the facility. Overcoming her feud, Uzume manages to work with the dolls to beat back their opponents. Reaching the main office, they find a man known only as Rafflesia, who awards Uzume with various support cards. Whilst heading home, having made up with Sasara and the others, Uzume encounters Manai, who summons out dolls of her own.
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| 3 | "The Expedient Errand: Madeleine's Devotion?" Transliteration: "Sakutto Sakusen Madorēnu no Kenshin?" (Japanese: さくっと作戦 マドレーヌの献身？) | Naruyo Takahashi | Yūko Kakihara | July 21, 2013 (2013-07-21) | |
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After beating back Manai's dolls, Uzume learns she had been brainwashed to attack them. Meanwhile, Uzume gets a little annoyed with Madeleine's insistence on helping out and urges her not to come out as much. Just then, they come across Kazunari Kira, another Doll Master who uses his dolls with little regard for their safety. Thanks to Madeleine's help, they manage to get out of the fight okay by sacrificing one of their support cards, whilst Shimeji helps pick out a seal for Uzume's device.
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| 4 | "Jimejime Shimeji: Counter-attack by the Pathetic Prince?" Transliteration: "Jimejime Shimeji Zan'nen Ōji no Gyakushū?" (Japanese: じめじめしめじ 残念王子の逆襲？) | Tomoaki Koshida | Yūko Kakihara | July 28, 2013 (2013-07-28) | |
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Shimeji recognises one of Kira's dolls as Aloe and is reminded of her previous master who eventually abandoned her. As such, Shimeji starts behaving oddly, not wanting to get close to Uzume out of fear of being abandoned. Just then, the gang once more encounter Kira, who is capturing cards for the Mutual Dream Assurance Group in the hopes of retrieving a keepsake from his long lost love. When Aloe, along with Kira's other dolls, realise the folly of Kira's harsh treatment and announce their resignation, Kira plans to take them all out by having Aloe self-destruct. Aloe decides to sacrifice herself to save the others, but thankfully Uzume manages to use a repair card to restore her. Despite everything, Aloe decides to stay by Kira's side as she feels he wouldn't last without her, whilst Shimeji receives a gift from Uzume.
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| 5 | "Work Work Working: Katia's Beginning?" Transliteration: "Batabata Baito Hajimete no Katia?" (Japanese: ばたばたバイト はじめてのカティア？) | Yoshitaka Nagaoka | Noboru Kimura | August 4, 2013 (2013-08-04) | |
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Agreeing to join Manai's card club, Uzume discovers the girl that previously attacked her, Kagami Totori, is also a member. Kagami acts coldly towards her, but becomes less so after returning the Kunoichi card she had won earlier. After Uzume decides to ban the dolls from having snacks due to the damage it does on her wallet, the dolls decide to take up part time jobs, with Katia taking up a delivery job. Whilst trying to find her way, Katia meets Uzume's little sister, Miko, who helps show her the way, winding up being interviewed on a TV broadcast. This catches the attention of a boy named Yamada, who attempts to attack Katia with his own dolls, but ends up falling prey to Katia's unconscious luck ability. As Katia and Miko manage to find the recipient of their delivery just in time, Kagami confronts Yamada and beats his dolls, telling the MDAG that she intends to take on Uzume herself. With Katia eventually disappearing due to the time limit on her materialisation, she makes a pinky promise with Miko that they'll meet again.
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| 6 | "Akari Karikari: Restrictions and Devotion?" Transliteration: "Akari Karikari Kōsoku to Kenshin?" (Japanese: 小明かりかり 拘束と献身？) | Nanako Shimazaki | Sadayuki Murai | August 18, 2013 (2013-08-18) | |
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As Uzume takes everyone out after inadvertently waking up early on a Sunday, Akari worries about getting too close to her in the event that they be abandoned again. They soon meet a girl named Miina Rurukawa who acts like a doll, with her actual dolls acting as her masters. Later that night, Miko ends up discovering Uzume's dolls, but is too happy to see Katia to bother blabbing about it. The next day, Uzume meets Miina again, who explains why she chose to become a doll. Meanwhile, Miina's dolls come to Uzume's device to ask Akari to be one of her dolls. When it comes to her time to answer, Akari declines her offer, saying she likes her current master. Although Miina initially accepts the declination with grace, she is soon commanded by the organization to attack her with the offer of healing her scarred arm, which she believed to cause her mother to abandon her. Through her battle, Uzume and her dolls shows what it truly means to be devoted to each other, eventually exposing Miina's bandaged arm as just for show. Miina's dolls decide to give up being masters and instead be her friends, whilst Akari becomes more friendly with Uzume.
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| 7 | "A Heart Tart? All Together As One" Transliteration: "Kokoro Kororo? Awasete Hitotsu" (Japanese: 心ころころ？ あわせてひとつ) | Shigeru Ueda Katsuya Shigehara | Kiyoko Yoshimura | August 25, 2013 (2013-08-25) | |
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On her way home from school, Uzume is challenged by another member of the MDAG named Kiyoshi Kiyomizu, who overwhelms her dolls with his team's rugby formation, but she is aided by Manai and Kagami, who force Kiyoshi to retreat. Rafflesia gives Uzume a card that brings forth a special technique when master and dolls work together as one, but it appears to only summon random objects upon scanning. As Uzume trains them to work cooperatively, the objects soon take the form of pieces of a cannon, though they can't figure out how to use them, with Sasara placing the blame on Uzume. Downhearted, Uzume is approached by her friend, Komachi Seishou, who encourages her to think of what she can do for her friends. As Uzume is once again challenged by Kiyoshi, she decides to help protect her friends just like they protect her, which serves to be the key to mastering the technique, the Friendship Cannon, which breaks through Kiyoshi's defenses. Just then, they are attacked by another doll master, believed to be the MDAG's director, who takes everyone by surprise with her witch doll, Proto-Zero, before taking her leave.
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| 8 | "Onion On On: A Cultural Festival?" Transliteration: "Tamanegi Tamatama - Bunka no Matsuri?" (Japanese: 玉ねぎたまたま 文化の祭り？) | Toshihito Naka | Tomoko Shinozuka Sadayuki Murai | September 1, 2013 (2013-09-01) | |
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It is time for the culture festival, with many members of the MDAG looking to target Uzume for her cards. Among these are Rin, a ditzy fashion model who keeps placing second behind Komachi, and Jun, a director who is scorned when his experimental film isn't received well. During the festival, Kagami, who had been looking after Miko after she got separated from Katia, becomes worried when she loses sight of her. Hearing a PA announcement from Rin calling Uzume to meet her, Kagami goes herself and quickly beats all of Rin's dolls. As Uzume arrives after they have all left, she is confronted by Jun and his dolls, but she manages to beat them back with a shower of onions. Despite his defeat and the backfiring of trying to get several people to watch his movie, he finds comfort in the fact Miko enjoyed it. As the day comes close to an end, Uzume and Kagami become more friendly with each other.
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| 9 | "Kagami Kami Kami? Confusing Feelings" Transliteration: "Kagami Kami Kami? Magireru Kimochi" (Japanese: かがみかみかみ？ まぎれる気持ち) | Naruyo Takahashi Nanako Shimazaki | Noboru Kimura | September 8, 2013 (2013-09-08) | |
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Kagami, who had joined the MDAG for information on the whereabouts on her missing brother, becomes cold towards Uzume again after she refuses to give her her cards. Uzume becomes conflicted over how to make up with Kagami without fighting her or relinquishing her cards. Meanwhile, Kagami, who is given a time limit for completing her requested exchange, also becomes conflicted over whether to betray Uzume or not. Kagami inevitably confronts Uzume in a battle between their dolls. However, Uzume stands firm in her belief that she doesn't want to give up on any of her friends, managing to get through to Kagami's true feelings and ending the battle. Just as Rafflesia offers to help search for Kagami's brother, the MDAG's alleged chairman, Anne, expels Kagami from the group and sends Proto-Zero to attack everyone's dolls. Despite the dolls' best efforts, Madeleine is captured by Anne, who invites Uzume to join the MDAG.
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| 10 | "Poked Poker: The Director's Challenge?" Transliteration: "Pokān to Pōkā: Iinkai no Chōsen?" (Japanese: ぽかーんとポーカー 委員会の挑戦？) | Yoshitaka Nagaoka | Hiroaki Jinno | September 15, 2013 (2013-09-15) | |
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As Uzume remains uncertain over how to get Madeleine back, she receives a message from Anne, who challenges her to a game of poker for her remaining cards. Just as she goes to inspect the necessary equipment sent amongst a shipment of teas, Uzume's mother, Mikoto, stumbles across them first and decides to join their game, teaching Uzume some of the basics before they start. Mikoto gets a strong start against Anne thanks to her bluff. On the next round, Anne goes all in, but Mikoto manages to beat her hand with a stronger one, winning Madeleine's card from her. However, Mikoto then tells Uzume that she has to beat Anne herself if she wants to get Madeleine. Noticing that Anne is parked nearby, the other Dolls head to her location, but are confronted by Proto-Zero. Believing in the faith of her friends, Uzume changes all of her cards and manages to beat Anne's full house with a four-of-a-kind. As per their agreement, Anne has Madeleine delivered to her by the MDAG's true chairman who, to Uzume's surprise, turns out to be Komachi.
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| 11 | "Komachi Machi Machi? Promised Devotion" Transliteration: "Komachi Machi Machi? Yakusoku no Kenshin" (Japanese: 小町まちまち？ 約束の献身) | Tomoaki Koshida | Gorō Taniguchi Noboru Kimura | September 21, 2013 (2013-09-21) | |
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After returning Madeleine to Uzume, Komachi breaks a seal held on the dolls' memories, revealing that she was once their original master. Postponing the discussion concerning her motives til the next day, Komachi has the dolls stay at her place for the night, leaving Uzume restless. The next day, the girls and dolls meet up with Rafflesia and his partner Mikasa, who explain the origins of the Fantasista Dolls. Having been created by a company that soon got caught up in an international conspiracy, the cards and devices were given to various masters to test the dolls' ability to grow. It is also revealed that the one who came up with the idea for the cards was Kagami's brother, Makoto, who had been hiding in town as a character mascot the entire time. As Uzume feels she has many questions left unanswered, Komachi reveals she started the MDAG in the hopes of reviving Sonnet, a doll who was used as the basis for Proto-Zero, using the data Sasara and the others had gathered. Put under pressure by Komachi's request, Uzume is unable to convince Sasara to stay with her, leaving behind her cards and running off. As she leaves, she meets up with Anne, who tells her that dolls that have had their data extracted will lose all of their memories. Arriving home, Uzume finds a card and a note from the dolls, telling her to search for a 'birthday present'. Confirming her own feelings, Uzume meets up with Komachi again, proving that the dolls still regard Uzume as their master, and stands to fight against her.
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| 12 | "Wishes Upbeat, Everyone's Shining" Transliteration: "Kibō Uki Uki, Minna Kira Kira" (Japanese: 希望うきうき みんなきらきら) | Nanako Shimazaki Tomoaki Koshida | Gorō Taniguchi Noboru Kimura | September 28, 2013 (2013-09-28) | |
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It is shown how Sonnet was lost to Komachi when she pushed her out of the way of a speeding truck, her card become crushed as a result. As the battle between Uzume and Komachi begins, Anne asks Makoto for his help in reviving Sonnet. Uzume is soon joined by Kagami and Manai, whose combined show of friendship seems to resonate with Proto-Zero, who expresses her desire to live, making Komachi realises she has been neglecting other dolls whilst focusing on Sonnet. Whilst Makoto states Sonnet cannot be revived using the data from Uzume's dolls, he gives a blank card which could potentially be used to download Sonnet's data from the net. With all the MDAG's masters united, everyone's dolls search for the pieces of data scattered across the world and succeed in reviving Sonnet.
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A video game titled Fantasista Doll Girls Royale playable on Android and iOS smartphones, developed by Drecom,[8] was released on September 2, 2013. Fantasista Doll will be featured in Bushiroad's Five Qross online trading card game starting November 8, 2013.
Carl Kimlinger of Anime News Network gave Fantasista Doll an overall B− rating.[9] He was critical of Taniguchi's production team being over-reliant on the magical girl formula throughout the first two-thirds of the series, highlighting the underwritten characters, cornball relationships and lack of "consistent artistry" in the animation as problems. But Kimlinger gave credit to the series for having a "maddening aptitude" to keep viewers interested for the next episode, empathy towards the Dolls' fear of abandonment and wrapping up their ongoing plot points into a heartfelt conclusion, calling it "a surprisingly poignant finish to a previously undistinguished trifle."[9]
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