Sally the Witch (Japanese: 魔法使いサリー, Hepburn: Mahōtsukai Sarī), originally titled Sunny the Witch (魔法使いサニー, Mahōtsukai Sanī), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. It was serialized in Shueisha's monthly Ribon magazine from July 1966 to October 1967. Its 1966 anime adaptation was one of the most popular magical girl series of what would eventually become a genre in Japan. Due to its characteristics, it may be considered the first shōjo anime as well;[3] while titles such as Himitsu no Akko-chan predate Sally in manga form, the Sally anime predates Himitsu no Akko-chan's, which came out in 1969.
Story
Sally is the witch princess of the Magic Kingdom who longs to visit the mortal realm, presumably to make friends her own age. One day, by mistake, Sally teleports to the "mid world" (Earth), where she uses her magic to fend off a couple of burglars menacing two schoolgirls. Immediately befriended by her new acquaintances – tomboyish Yoshiko Hanamura and girly Sumire Kasugano – Sally decides to stay on Earth indefinitely, leading to mischief. Sally tries to keep her supernatural abilities secret, assuming the role of a human child.
In the final episode of the anime, Sally's grandma informs her she must return to the Magic Kingdom. Before leaving, Sally tries to tell her friends about her origins, but no one will believe her. Her elementary school catches on fire, and Sally uses her magic to put it out. Her powers thus exposed, Sally's time to leave has finally come. She waves farewell to her friends, and returns to the Magic Kingdom.
Characters
Sally Yumeno (夢野サリー, Yumeno Sarī) (Voiced by: Michiko Hirai (1966), Yuriko Yamamoto (1989)): The main titular character, Sally is the daughter of the King and the Queen, being princess of the Magic Kingdom.
Yoshiko Hanamura (花村よし子, Hanamura Yoshiko) (Voiced by: Midori Kato (1966), Teiyū Ichiryūsai (1989)) is one of Sally's best friends in the mortal realm who is a tomboy.
Sumire Kasugano (春日野すみれ, Kasugano Sumire) (Voiced by: Mariko Mukai (1966), Nana Yamaguchi (1989)) is one of Sally's human friends who acts girly in contrast to Yoshiko.
Cub (カブ, Kabu) (Voiced by: Sachiko Chijimatsu) is Sally's magical, shape-changing assistant. His first appearance was a crow before Sally's Dad sent him to Earth to retrieve her. Assuming the form of a five-year-old boy, Cub poses as Sally's younger brother. Cub is mischievous, usually playing pranks on Sally and friends or triggering unpredictable situations. However, his level of mischief has been on par with the Hanamura Triplets and Poron.
The Hanamura Triplets: Tonkichi (花村トン吉, Hanamura Tonkichi), Chinpei (花村チン平, Hanamura Chinpei), and Kanta (花村カン太, Hanamura Kanta) (Voiced by: Masako Nozawa) are Yoshiko's kid brothers.
Poron (ポロン) (Voiced by: Fuyumi Shiraishi) is a little witch girl who appears in the later part of series. Selfish and rather lovable, she frequently casts spells she cannot reverse, such as shrinking herself down to mouse-size and being unable to "grow up".
Daimaō (大魔王, Great Magical King) (Voiced by: Kosei Tomita) Sally's paternal grandfather. An original character to the anime. He also wears a horned hairstyle similar to Sally's father. He has a magical horned staff, which Poron stole to cause mischief with Cub and the Hanamura triplets on Earth.
Mr. Yumeno (サリーのパパ, Sarī no Papa) is the pompous ruler of the Magic Kingdom who dislikes humanity on principle.
Mrs. Yumeno (サリーのママ, Sarī no Mama) (Voiced by: Mariko Mukai (1966) Nana Yamaguchi (1989)) is the friendly Queen of the Magic Kingdom who was previously known as Chima (シーマ, Shima) in the original manga.
Release
Written and illustrated by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, Sally the Witch, was serialized in Shueisha's monthly Ribon magazine from July 1966 to October 1967. It was originally titled Sunny the Witch, before being changed as Sony owns the trademark to "Sunny". The series was inspired by the American TV sitcom, Bewitched (known in Japan as Oku-sama wa Majo, or The Missus is a Witch).[3][4]
"Dad and Grandpa's Big Fight" "Papa to Ojīchama no Dai Genka" (パパとおじいちゃまの大ゲンカ)
January 22, 1990 (1990-01-22)
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"Kabu is the Shiny First-Year Student!" "Kabu wa Pika-pika no Ichinensei!" (カブはピカピカの一年生！)
January 29, 1990 (1990-01-29)
16
"Grandmother's Wonderful Ring" "Obasama no Suteki na Yubiwa" (おばさまの素敵な指輪)
February 5, 1990 (1990-02-05)
17
"Poron's First Love" "Poron no Hatsukoi" (ポロンの初恋)
February 12, 1990 (1990-02-12)
18
"The Fallen Star Prince" "Ochite Kita Hoshi no ōjisama" (落ちてきた星の王子様)
February 19, 1990 (1990-02-19)
19
"Mother's Flower Garden" "Okāsan no Hanazono" (お母さんの花園)
February 26, 1990 (1990-02-26)
20
"Foal Story: Birth of a Girl's Tears and Little Prayer!" "Kouma Monnogatari: Shōjo no Namida to Chiisana Inochi no Tanjō!" (子馬物語・少女の涙と小さな命の誕生！)
March 5, 1990 (1990-03-05)
21
"Casting a Spell of Hatred: The Devil Child Again!" "Nikushimi no Jumon o Tonaete: Akuma-no-ko Futatabi!" (憎しみの呪文を唱えて・悪魔の娘再び！)
March 12, 1990 (1990-03-12)
22
"A Twenty-year-old Secret Hidden in A Young Girl's Portrait" "Shōjo no Shōzōga ni Kakusareta Nijūnen Mae no Himitsu" (少女の肖像画に隠された二十年前の秘密)
March 19, 1990 (1990-03-19)
23
"Sally is not Human!! Magic Test Riot" "Sarī wa Ningen ja nai!! Mahō Tesuto Sōdō" (サリーは人間じゃない!! 魔法テスト騒動)
April 9, 1990 (1990-04-09)
24
"Flower Fairy World, Poron is the Naughty Princess" "Hana no Yōseikai, Poron wa Yancha na Ohimesama" (花の妖精界、ポロンはやんちゃなお姫様)
April 23, 1990 (1990-04-23)
25
"The Witch's Curse Awakens From a 2,000-year Slumber!" "Nisen'nen no Nemuri kara Mezameta Majo no Noroi!" (二千年の眠りから目覚めた魔女の呪い！)
May 7, 1990 (1990-05-07)
26
"Ghost? Vampire? The Forest Cries Every Night!" "Yūrei? Kyūketsuki? Yogoto ni Mori ga Naite iru!" (幽霊？吸血鬼？夜毎に森が泣いている！)
May 14, 1990 (1990-05-14)
27
"Sally in Danger! Takuto's Lost Magic!!" "Sarī no Kiki! Ushinawareta Takuto no Maryoku!!" (サリーの危機！失われたタクトの魔力!!)
May 21, 1990 (1990-05-21)
28
"Wish Upon a Star! Swan Lake Dances at Night!!" "Hoshi ni Negai o! Yozora ni Mau Hakuchō no Mizuumi!!" (星にねがいを！夜空に舞う白鳥の湖!!)
May 28, 1990 (1990-05-28)
29
"Shine, Spica! The Love Tact is Revived Now!!" "Kagayake Supika! Ima, Ai no Takuto ga Yomigaeru!!" (輝けスピカ！今、愛のタクトが蘇る!!)
June 4, 1990 (1990-06-04)
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"Miraculous Magic Power! The Cat Became Human!?" "Kiseki no Maryoku Pawā! Ningen ni Natta Neko!?" (奇跡の魔力パワー！人間になったネコ!?)
June 11, 1990 (1990-06-11)
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"Kabu is a Master? The Fairy Sparrow's Gratitude" "Kabu no Goshujin-sama!? Yōsei Suzume no Ongaeshi" (カブが御主人さま!?妖精スズメの恩返し)
June 18, 1990 (1990-06-18)
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"Believe in Friendship! SOS Communication from the Magical Kingdom!!" "Yūjō wo Shinjite! Yume no Kuni kara SOS Tsūshin!!" (友情を信じて！夢の国からＳＯＳ通信!!)
June 25, 1990 (1990-06-25)
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"A Gift From the Fairy!? The Mystery of Twenty-Four Hours" "Yōsei kara no Okurimono!? Nijūyo-jikan no Fushigi" (妖精からの贈り物!?二十四時間の不思議)
July 2, 1990 (1990-07-02)
34
"Surprising Weather: Yoshiko's First Love Typhoon" "Tenki mo Bikkuri: Yoshiko no Hatsukoi Taifūn" (天気もビックリ よし子の初恋タイフーン)
July 9, 1990 (1990-07-09)
35
"Kabu is the Star Prince? The Star Story of the Flying Carriage" "Kabu wa Hoshi no ōjisama? Sora Tobu Basha no Hoshi Monogatari" (カブは星の王子様？空飛ぶ馬車の星物語)
July 16, 1990 (1990-07-16)
36
"Summer Memories, White Dolphin and Mermaid Princess Sally" "Natsu no Omoide, Shiroi Iruka to Ningyohime Sarī" (夏の思い出、白いイルカと人魚姫サリー)
July 23, 1990 (1990-07-23)
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"Help Me! Sally's Shriek as She Shrinks" "Watashi o Tasukete! Chiisaku natta Sarī no Himei" (私を助けて！小さくなったサリーの悲鳴)
July 30, 1990 (1990-07-30)
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"Dabudabu is an Angel! Wonderful Knight's Star Story" "Dabudabu wa Tenshi! Suteki na Naito no Hoshi Monogatari" (ダブダブは天使！ステキな騎士（ナイト）の星物語)
August 6, 1990 (1990-08-06)
39
"First Transformation Experience! Sally is a Golf Teacher!?" "Henshin Shotaiken! Sarī wa Gorufu no Sensei ni!?" (変身初体験！サリーはゴルフの先生に!?)
August 20, 1990 (1990-08-20)
40
"Straw Hats and Sugar Cubes? The Big Thief is an Alien!" "Mugiwara Bōshi to Kakuzatō? Dai Dorobō wa Uchūjin!" (麦わら帽子と角砂糖？大泥棒は宇宙人！)
August 27, 1990 (1990-08-27)
41
"Seek Through the Lost Magic: Prince of the Underworld Appears!" "Ushinatta Kioku o Motomete: Makai no Purinsu Tōjō!" (失った記憶を求めて 魔界の王子（プリンス）登場！)
September 3, 1990 (1990-09-03)
42
"The Rabbit Gives 200 Years of Time Travel!" "Usagi ga Kureta Niihyakunen Kako no Taimu Toraberu!!" (ウサギがくれた二百年過去の時間旅行（タイムトラベル）!!)
September 10, 1990 (1990-09-10)
43
"Put Your Wish Into Magic! The Bridge of Tears and Friendship" "Mahō ni Negai o Komete! Namida to Yūjō no Kakehashi" (魔法に願いを込めて！涙と友情のかけ橋)
September 17, 1990 (1990-09-17)
44
"I Want Love! Princess Serene Cries from the Ice Kingdom" "Ai ga Hoshii! Kōri no Kuni no Purinsesu Serene no Sakebi" (愛が欲しい！氷の国の王女（プリンセス）セレネの叫び)
October 15, 1990 (1990-10-15)
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"Let Your Dreams Bloom! The Girls' Promise Across the Sea" "Yume wo Sakasete! Umi o Koeta Shōjotachi no Chikai" (夢を咲かせて！海を越えた少女達の誓い)
October 22, 1990 (1990-10-22)
46
"Where is it? Crayon Fairy's Little Autumn" "Dako ni aru no? Yōsei Kureyon no Chiisana Aki" (どこにあるの？妖精クレヨンの小さな秋)
October 29, 1990 (1990-10-29)
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"Take Back Poron! Television is the Toy Box of Dreams" "Modotte Poron! Terebi wa Yume no Omochabako" (戻ってポロン！テレビは夢のオモチャ箱)
November 5, 1990 (1990-11-05)
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"Don't Cry, Cub! SOS From the Gold-Silver Kingdom" "Nakanaide Kabu! Kin to Gin no Kuni kara SOS" (泣かないでカブ！ 金と銀の国からＳＯＳ)
November 12, 1990 (1990-11-12)
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"Ibēru, the True Heart of Winter: Snowflakes Shining in the Morning Star" "Ibēru wa Fuyu no Magokoro Asahi ni Kagayaku Yuki no Kesshō" (イベールは冬の真心 朝日に輝く雪の結晶)
November 19, 1990 (1990-11-19)
50
"Love Romance! Change the Future With Magic Dictionary" "Koi no Romansu! Mahō Jiten de Mirai wo Kaete" (恋のロマンス！魔法辞典で未来を変えて)
November 26, 1990 (1990-11-26)
51
"Moonlight Silhouette! Sally the Female Thief Runs" "Tsukiyo ni Shiruetto! Onna Kaitō Sarī ga Hashiru" (月夜にシルエット！女怪盗サリーが走る)
December 3, 1990 (1990-12-03)
52
"Beyond the Starry Sky: Ride the Comet of Memories!!" "Hoshizora no Kanata: Omoide o Suisei ni Nosete!!" (星空のかなた 思い出を彗星に乗せて!!)
December 10, 1990 (1990-12-10)
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"Capture the Blue Sky With Mom's Memories in Your Chest!" "Aozora o Kiritotte! Mama no Omoide o Mune ni" (青空を切り取って！ママの思い出を胸に)
December 17, 1990 (1990-12-17)
54
"Forbidden Fruit! The Tragedy of Mother and Daughter is Torn Apart!" "Kindan no Kajitsu! Hikisakareta Oyako no Higeki" (禁断の果実！引き裂かれた母娘の悲劇!!)
January 7, 1991 (1991-01-07)
55
"Sally's First Love is the Prince Who Lost on Moon Dessert" "Sarī no Hatsukoi, Tsuki no Sabaku ni Kieta Purinsu" (サリーの初恋、月の砂漠に消えた王子（プリンス）!!)
January 14, 1991 (1991-01-14)
56
"An Angel's Promise! The Love Between Girl and Raccoon Again" "Tenshi no Yakusoku! Shōjo to Araiguma no Ai Futatabi" (天使の約束！少女とアライグマの愛再び)
January 21, 1991 (1991-01-21)
57
"Stop Time! The Goal of Friendship Fades in the Sunset" "Jikan yo Tomare! Yūhi ni Kasumu Yūjō Gōru" (時間よ止まれ！夕陽にかすむ友情ゴール)
January 28, 1991 (1991-01-28)
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"I Like It! Grandpa is a Real Wizard" "Daisuki! Ojīchama wa Gen'eki no Mahōtsukai" (大好き！おじいちゃまは現役の魔法使い)
February 4, 1991 (1991-02-04)
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"Dabudabu's Prayer! Don't Let Angel's Feather Disappear" "Dabudabu no Inori! Tenshi no Hane yo Kienaide" (ダブダブの祈り！天使の羽よ消えないで)
February 11, 1991 (1991-02-11)
60
"Sally Gets Married!? The Hidden Secret in Glass Slipper" "Sarī ga Kekkon!? Garasu no Kutsu ni Kakureta Himitsu" (サリーが結婚!?ガラスの靴に隠れた秘密)
February 18, 1991 (1991-02-18)
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"Misunderstanding! A Tear That Calls Forth Spring" "Surechigau Omoiyari! Haru o Yobu Hito Shizuku no Namida" (すれ違う思いやり！春を呼ぶひと滴の涙)
February 25, 1991 (1991-02-25)
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"Run, Rainbow Train! The Two Light Thieves!?" "Hashire, Niji Ressha! Yukaina Hikari Dorobō ga Futari!?" (走れ虹列車！ゆかいな光泥棒が二人!?)
March 4, 1991 (1991-03-04)
63
"Blue Sea Adventure! The Knight Rides a Dolphin" "Aoi Umi no Bōken! Naito wa Iruka ni Notte" (青い海の冒険！ナイトはイルカに乗って)
March 11, 1991 (1991-03-11)
64
"Sumire's First Love! The Spring Breeze is the Melody of Violin" "Sumire no Hatsukoi! Harukaze wa Baiorin no Shirabe" (すみれの初恋！春風はバイオリンの調べ)
March 18, 1991 (1991-03-18)
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"A Rainbow in a Girl's Heart! Iris the Goddess of Wish" "Shōjo no Kokoro ni Niji o! Airisu wa Kibō no Megami" (少女の心に虹を！アイリスは希望の女神)
March 25, 1991 (1991-03-25)
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"Poron Runs Away!? Tearful Magic Kindergarten" "Poron ga Iede!? Namida Ippai no Mahō Yōchien" (ポロンが家出!?涙いっぱいの魔法幼稚園)
April 8, 1991 (1991-04-08)
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"The Boy Who Traveled Through Time! Seek Father's Memories" "Toki o Kieta Shōnen! Chichi no Omoide o Motomete" (時を越えた少年！父の思い出を求めて)
April 15, 1991 (1991-04-15)
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"Before Goodbye! Seascrapes That Reach a Girl's Heart" "Sayonara no Mae ni! Shōjo no Kokoro ni Todoku Umi Keshiki" (さよならの前に！少女の心に届く海景色)
April 22, 1991 (1991-04-22)
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"Big Chaos in the Human World? The Prank-loving Contrarian" "Ningen-kai wa Dai Konran? Itazura Daisuki Amanojaku" (人間界は大混乱!?いたずら大好き天邪鬼)
April 29, 1991 (1991-04-29)
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"In the Middle of a Dream! Tomboy Shelly has Arrived" "Yume no Naka! Otenba Sherī ga Yattekita" (夢の中！おてんばシェリーがやってきた)
May 13, 1991 (1991-05-13)
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"Today's Smile! The Girl Who Wanted to be an Angel" "Bishō yo Kyō wa! Tenshi ni Naritakatta Shōjo" (微笑よ今日は！天使になりたかった少女)
May 20, 1991 (1991-05-20)
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"A Star is Born! Seek the Spotlight of Love" "Sutā Tanjō! Ai no Supottoraito o Motome" (スター誕生！愛のスポットライトを求め)
May 27, 1991 (1991-05-27)
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"Don't Touch Me! The Sad Boy Who Reads Love" "Boku ni Furenaide! Kokoro ga Yomeru Kanashī Shōnen" (僕に触れないで！心が読める悲しい少年)
June 3, 1991 (1991-06-03)
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"Sally's Magic has Disappeared! Sacred Forest Ritual" "Sarī no Mahō ga Kieta! Seinaru Mori no Gishiki" (サリーの魔法が消えた！聖なる森の儀式)
June 10, 1991 (1991-06-10)
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"Under the Girl Again! Stray Dog Bogey's Tears" "Mou Ichido Shōjo no Shita e! Sute Inu Bogī no Namida" (もう一度少女の下へ！捨て犬ボギーの涙)
June 17, 1991 (1991-06-17)
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"Please Tell Me!! My Dad is a Tailor!?" "Onegai Oshiete!! Watashi no Papa wa Uragirimono!?" (お願い教えて!!私のパパは裏切り者!?)
June 24, 1991 (1991-06-24)
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"Separation of Love and Sadness! Abandoned Fairy Papi" "Ai to Kanashimi no Wakare! Suterareta Yōsei Papi" (愛と哀しみの別離（わかれ）！捨てられた妖精パピ)
July 1, 1991 (1991-07-01)
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"The Legend of Light and Water! Fairy Papi's Life-threatening Magic" "Hikari to Mizu no Densetsu! Yōsei Papi Inochi o Kaketa Mahō" (光と水の伝説！妖精パピ命をかけた魔法)
July 8, 1991 (1991-07-08)
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"I Love Teacher! Cub's First Love for Tenma" "Sensei ga Daisuki! Tenma ni Takusu Kabu no Hatsukoi" (先生が大好き！天馬にたくすカブの初恋)
July 15, 1991 (1991-07-15)
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"Sumire in a Pinch! Be Strong Friendship Relay" "Sumire no Pinchi! Ganbare Yūjō Rirē" (すみれのピンチ！がんばれ友情リレー!!)
July 22, 1991 (1991-07-22)
81
"Sally's House is Missing! Summer Night Mystery" "Sarī no Ie ga nai! Natsunoyo no Misuterī" (サリーの家がない！夏の夜のミステリー)
August 5, 1991 (1991-08-05)
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"Dabudabu's Bodyguard!? Save Genius Cat Baron" "Dabudabu no Yōjinbō!? Tensai Neko Baron o Sukue" (ダブダブは用心棒!?天才猫バロンを救え)
August 12, 1991 (1991-08-12)
83
"A Childhood Dream That Lasts Forever! The Heavenly Maiden has Arrived" "Osanaki Yume yo Eien ni! Ten'nyo ga Machi e Yattekita" (幼き夢よ永遠に！天女が街へやって来た)
August 19, 1991 (1991-08-19)
84
"Stuffed Animal Love!? Dad and Mom's Youth Days" "Nuigurumi no Koi!? Papa to Mama Seishun no Hibi" (縫いぐるみの恋!?パパとママ青春の日々)
August 26, 1991 (1991-08-26)
85
"Courageous Swear to the Stars! Cub's Tears are a Test for the Prince" "Hoshi ni Chikau Yūki! Kabu no Namida wa ōji e no Shiren" (星に誓う勇気！カブの涙は王子への試練)
September 2, 1991 (1991-09-02)
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"Premonition of Goodbye! The Girls Seek For the Blue Bird" "Sayonara no Yokan! Shōjo-tachi wa Aoi Tori o Motome" (サヨナラの予感！少女達は青い鳥を求め)
September 9, 1991 (1991-09-09)
87
"Time to Say Goodbye! Sally's Decision to Pray to Virgo" "Wakare no Toki! Otomeza ni Inoru Sarī no Ketsui" (わかれの時！乙女座に祈るサリーの決意)
September 16, 1991 (1991-09-16)
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"Sally's Last Magic! The Oath of Friendship to the Stars" "Sarī Saigo no Mahō! Hoshi ni Chikau Towa no Yūjō" (サリー最後の魔法！星に誓う永遠（とわ）の友情)
September 23, 1991 (1991-09-23)
Legacy
Metropolitan Books author Robert Jay Lifton stated that Sally Yumeno "has long been one of the most popular of all manga and animation characters".[7] In December 1994, police found a pamphlet at the headquarters of the Aum Shinrikyo cult which included a song titled "Sarin the Magician", a parody of the opening song of Sally the Witch with the lyrics changed to refer to the poison known as "sarin" which Aum Shinrikyo used during the attempted assassination of judges in a case against the cult in June 1994 and later in March 1995 when it carried out a terrorist attack on the Tokyo subway. Lifton said that Sally "was undoubtedly a prominent figure in the childhoods of leading Aum members."[7]
