is a Japanese children's novel series written by Reiko Hiroshima, with illustrations by Jyajya. Kaiseisha has published the books since May 2013, with 21 volumes as of October 15, 2024. An
anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...
television series adaptation by
Toei Animation
is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including '' Sally the Witch'', '' GeGeGe no Kitarō'', '' Mazinger Z'', '' Galaxy Express 999'', '' Cutie Honey'', '' Dr. Slu ...
premiered on September 8, 2020.
It was also adapted by Toei into a segment of the omnibus film ''Toei Manga Matsuri'', titled ''Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō: Tsuritai Yaki'',
which was originally scheduled to premiere in Japanese theatres on April 24, 2020, but was postponed to August 14, 2020, as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic
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Characters
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A mysterious shopkeeper of Zenitendō. Beniko assists the buyer by offering a candy suited for their troubles. However, it depends on whether the candy will be used or eaten correctly that it can bring happiness or misfortune.
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A black cat who assists Beniko at her shop.
Media
Anime
The first series of episodes ran from September 2020 to April 2023. The second series started with episode 85 in April 2023 till number 116 on March 1, 2024. A third series on April 5, 2024 started with episode 117 till episode 139 on November 15, 2024.
Notes
References
External links
Book Information / Fushigi Candy Store Sentendo Official Site - KaiseishaFushigi Candy Store Sentendo Anime Official Site by Toei Animation
2013 Japanese novels
2020 anime television series debuts
Anime and manga based on novels
Anime postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Book series introduced in 2013
Japanese children's novels
Japanese serial novels
NHK original programming
Toei Animation television
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