Synopsis
Amu Hinamori is a shy girl who struggles to make friends in part due to the rumors spread around school about her "cool and spicy" personality. Wishing that she could show everyone her "would-be" self, Amu wakes up to the presence of three colorful and ornately decorated eggs in her bed. Each of these "Hearts Eggs" houses a "Guardian Character"—manifestations of someone's would-be self and their dreams. With the aid of Ran, Miki, and Su, Amu now finds herself able to express who she truly is. Ho...
Background
Shugo Chara! was released in 16 compilation DVDs by Pony Canyon, each containing three to four episodes, from February 20, 2008 to May 20, 2009. The series has been dubbed in French and Italian by Studio La Dame Blanche and LOGOS srl respectively.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
mild
ViolenceFantasy magical battles with energy attacks and brief peril, no blood or injury detail.
mild
Disturbing themesCorrupted 'X Eggs' represent children's crushed dreams and emotional distress; some episodes depict parental pressure and neglect.
mild
OtherRomantic tension between 11-year-old protagonist and older teen (16-17) character; one character raised as opposite gender due to family tradition.
A magical girl series about elementary students discovering their 'would-be selves' through guardian characters. Expect light fantasy action, emotional themes about identity and pressure, and a notable age-gap crush that may warrant discussion with younger viewers.
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Shugo Chara! has 51 episodes.
Shugo Chara! is currently finished airing.
Shugo Chara! was produced by Satelight.
Shugo Chara! aired Oct 6, 2007 to Sep 27, 2008.
Shugo Chara! is based on a Manga.
A magical girl series about elementary students discovering their 'would-be selves' through guardian characters. Expect light fantasy action, emotional themes about identity and pressure, and a notable age-gap crush that may warrant discussion with younger viewers.
