Waccha PriMagi! (manga/game)
Waccha PriMagi! (ワッチャプリマジ!, Waccha PuriMaji!) is a Japanese arcade game by Takara Tomy Arts. It is the successor to Pretty Rhythm, PriPara, Idol Time PriPara, Kiratto Pri☆Chan and the fourth entry in Takara Tomy’s Pretty Series.
Plot
“PriMagi”, is a form of entertainment that is created through song, dance, and fashion, where aspiring, up-and-coming idols can performs as a “Primagista”! There is a secret to the magical, sparkling stage. Yes, it was truly indeed “magic”!
Matsuri Hibino, is a first year junior high school student who loves “PriMagi” and dreams of one day participating in it. And that’s when the magician “Myamu” suddenly appears and scouts her out to join “PriMagi”!! The two of them work together and aim to reach the top of “Primagista” so they can defeat against their rivals!
Characters
Game characters
Playable characters
Matsuri Hibino (陽比野 まつり, Hibino Matsuri)Voiced by: Chinatsu Hirose A bright, lively and free-spirited first year junior high school student who loves PriMagi and festivals. When she performs as a Primagista, she’s immediately able to unleash a great amount of magic. She is very driven to become a top Primagista. Her preferred brand is LOVELY MELODY. Her birthday is on August 8th.
Hina Yayoi (弥生ひな, Yayoi Hina)Voiced by: Aya UchidaA stylish and energetic third-year junior high school student at Arawashi School, a powerful school for Primagistas. She lost to Jennifer during the previous PriMagi Grand Festival but she’s trying her hardest to beat her. Her preferred brand is VIVID STAR.
Lemon Kokoa (心愛れもん, Kokoa Remon)Voiced by: Anna Suzuki A shy but knowledgeable second-year junior high school student who is an aspiring PriMagi otaku. Her preferred brand is Radiant Abyss.
Miruki Amauri (甘瓜みるき, Amauri Miruki)Voiced by: Mayu SagaraA deceptively cute second-year junior high school student. She acts cute but in reality she is mischievous and tries to sabotage Matsuri and Myamu on multiple occasions. She is intimidated by Hina. Her dream is to build a Milky Cute Museum. Her preferred brand is Cherry Sugar.
Amane Sumeragi (皇あまね, Sumeragi Amane)Voiced by: Umeka ShōjiAn elegant and talented third-year junior high school student whom the younger students respect. Her preferred brand is Eternal Revue.
Auru Omega (御芽河あうる, Omega Auru)Voiced by: Minori FujideraA genius child prodigy. She knows a great deal about mechanics and technology, Auru greatly values efficiency and research data, and as a result, her words and decisions may come off as cold or blunt. Her preferred brand is ELECTRO REMIX.
Jennifer Sumire Sol (ジェニファー・純恋・ソル, Jenifā・Sumire・Soru)Voiced by: Saho Aono She was the winner of the previous PriMagi Grand Festival and a high-class Primagista whom Matsuri admires. She is passionate and fabulous, often acts like a celebrity. She holds great love for PriMagi. Her preferred brand is SHINING DIVA.
Partner characters
Myamu (みゃむ, Myamu)Voiced by: Riko Koike Matsuri’s magician partner who struggles to control her incredible magic abilities. She is very supportive, competitive and fears abandonment. She can assume the form of a light blue kitten. Her preferred brand is LOVELY MELODY. She also shares her birthday with Matsuri.
Chimumu (チムム, Chimumu)Voiced by: Rie HikisakaHina’s magician partner.
Carron (きゃろん, Kyaron)Voiced by: Sunao Yoshikawa Lemon’s magician partner.
Hanitan (はにたん, Hanitan)Voiced by: Yui OguraMiruki’s magician partner.
Patano (ぱたの, Patano)Voiced by: Konomi KoharaAmane’s magician partner.
Tatejima (タテジマ, Tatejima)Voiced by: Kanae ItōAuru’s owl-like robot partner.
Anime-only characters
Tōma Ibuki (伊吹橙真, Ibuki Tōma)Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara, Natsumi Fujiwara (child)Matsuri’s childhood friend. As her friend, he cares deeply for her, and he always tries his best to support her in her troubled times.
Hughie (ひゅーい, Hyūi)Voiced by: Atsushi TamaruA mysterious blue wolf who appears to know Myamu. He seems to be capricious and playful, often teasing Toma and Myamu. However, he deeply loves Primagi.
Ruhme (リューメ, Ryūme)Voiced by: Hina YōmiyaJennifer’s magician partner.Achihiko Omega (御芽河阿智彦, Omega Achihiko)Voiced by: Hikaru MidorikawaAuru’s father who is the CEO of the Omega Corporation.
Meganee (めが姉ぇ, Meganee)Voiced by: Kanae ItōAuru’s assistant who works at the Omega Corporation.
Media
Arcade game
PriMagi arcade game were launched on October 1, 2021. It was developed by syn Sophia and published by Takara Tomy. A player can create a character and progress by performing live shows.
Manga
A manga adaptation by Hitsuji Tsujinaga began serialization in Shogakukan‘s shōjo manga magazine Ciao in September 2021.
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| ワッチャプリマジ! (Watcha PuriMaji!) |
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| Genre | Idol, Magical girl |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Hitsuji Tsujinaga |
| Published by | Shogakukan |
| Magazine | Ciao |
| Demographic | Shōjo |
| Original run | September 2021 – present |
| Game | |
| Developer | Syn Sophia |
| Publisher | T-ARTS Company (Takara Tomy Arts) (subsidiary of Takara Tomy) |
| Genre | Rhythm, Dress-up |
| Platform | Arcade |
| Released | October 1, 2021 |
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| Directed by | Junichi Sato (Chief) Kosuke Kobayashi Chi-Man Park |
| Written by | Fumi Tsubota |
| Music by | Hiromi Mizutani |
| Studio | Tatsunoko Production DongWoo A&E |
| Licensed by | |
| Original network | TV Tokyo, BS Japan, AT-X |
| Original run | October 3, 2021 – October 9, 2022 |
| Episodes | 51 |
| Pretty Series | |
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A simple moment can change the entire life…
A pure friendship is being born…
