Series synopsis
Rozen Maiden, also known as ローゼンメイデン is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy mystery television series that premiered on TBS on October 7, 2004. It ended on January 26, 2006. It stars Miyuki Sawashiro, Asami Sanada, Rie Tanaka and Sakura Nogawa.
Jun is a total recluse who won't take a step outside his house and only loves online shopping. When Jun winds up a doll that suddenly appears in his room because of his mail-orders tendencies, he has no idea what he's in for. The doll comes to life and proclaims herself to be 'Shinku'. She later binds Jun to her as a medium, her counterpart, and her magical power source, in an attempt to save his life. And so starts the beginning of a chaotic life for the Sakurada household as more Rozen Maidens ...
Premise
Jun is a total recluse who won't take a step outside his house and only loves online shopping. When Jun winds up a doll that suddenly appears in his room because of his mail-orders tendencies, he has no idea what he's in for. The doll comes to life and proclaims herself to be 'Shinku'. She later binds Jun to her as a medium, her counterpart, and her magical power source, in an attempt to save his life. And so starts the beginning of a chaotic life for the Sakurada household as more Rozen Maidens arrive on their doorsteps. But what are the Rozen Maidens and why do they exist? And will Jun learn to open up his heart and face his fears? The main characters are: Sakurada Jun - The main lead of the story who has to learn to face his fears, thanks to the arrival of Shinku. The interaction between Jun and Shinku are often funny and at times, touching.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Shinku (voice)
- Asami Sanada as Jun Sakurada (voice)
- Rie Tanaka as Suigintou (voice)
- Sakura Nogawa as Hinaichigo (voice)
- Natsuko Kuwatani as Suiseiseki (voice)
- Rika Morinaga as Souseiseki (voice)
- Noriko Rikimaru as Nori Sakurada (voice)
- Ko Matsuo as 監督
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 23, 2006 | December 23, 2006 |
| Season 1 | 12 | October 7, 2004 | December 23, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 12 | October 20, 2005 | January 26, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 0 | July 5, 2013 | September 27, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ouverture OVA 1: Eternity Set in the middle of Träumend, Souseiseki tells Jun the story of the Rozen Maidens' past, when they lived in 19th century, London, and when Shinku first met Suigintou. |
December 23, 2006 |
| 2 |
Ouverture OVA 2: Vanity Suigintou and Shinku become close friends until misunderstandings led to their longtime rivalry. |
December 23, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rose Maiden - Fräulein Rose Jun Sakurada is a hikikomori, or a boy who has decided to isolate himself from the outside world, and legally does not go to school. In his time, Jun orders unorthodox items online, only to return them for a refund. One day, he receives a paper, asking whether or not to wind. After Jun carelessly accepts, a mysterious box appears with a doll inside. This doll, being able to move and talk, introduces herself as Shinku, the fifth doll of the Rozen Maiden. Jun enters a contract with Shinku, becoming her medium. |
October 7, 2004 |
| 2 |
Small Berry - Kleine Beere Hinaichigo, the sixth doll of the Rozen Maiden, and her medium, Tomoe, are introduced. Hinaichigo is always sad that Tomoe never has time to play with her. However, Hinaichigo does not realize that Tomoe has been gradually becoming weak due to their contract with each other. Shinku goes through a portal to the world of Hinaichigo, where the dolls must fight each other in the Alice Game. |
October 14, 2004 |
| 3 |
Mercury Lamp - Quecksilberlampe Hinaichigo now lives with Jun and Nori, becoming Shinku's servant due to her loss in the Alice Game. Jun and Nori try to figure out what "unyuu" is, which is what Hinaichigo calls her favorite food. Meanwhile, Suigintou, the first doll of the Rozen Maidens, appears, encountering Shinku and Hinaichigo. |
October 21, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rose Crystal - Rozenkristall Jun has overcome his past and must now make up all his schoolwork before he can actually go back. Suiseiseki and Souseiseki barge into the Sakurada residence as usual, the dolls play with each other, and everything is back to normal. However, Shinku starts to face deep nightmares about Suigintou. Barasuishou, the fraud of the seventh doll of the Rozen Maiden, is introduced. |
October 20, 2005 |
| 2 |
Enju - Enju Shinku claims that Barasuishou never meet any of the dolls of the Rozen Maiden. Since Barasuishou is the seventh doll, this appears to be a sign that the Alice Game would be ending soon. Shinku's strange behavior continues, and Jun continues to worry about her. Jun and Tomoe also visit the doll shop of a doll maker named Enju. |
October 27, 2005 |
| 3 |
Canary - Kanarienvogel Kanaria, the second doll of the Rozen Maiden, is introduced. Her initial plan is to sneak into the Sakurada residence and take the Rosa Mysticae from Shinku, Hinaichigo, Suiseiseki, and Souseiseki. However, chaos erupts as the dolls think that a burglar broke in. |
November 3, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tale 1: Alice Game | July 5, 2013 |
| 2 | Tale 2: How to Make a Girl | July 12, 2013 |
| 3 | Tale 3: Crimson Awakening | July 19, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2004 |
| Last aired | January 26, 2006 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 02:00:00 |