Tokyo Mew Mew 635553 226186674 2008-07-17T06:13:49Z Tony1 332841 /* Reception */see MOSLINK {{Infobox animanga/Header | name = Tokyo Mew Mew | image = [[Image:mewmew.jpg|230px]] | caption = The first volume of ''Tokyo Mew Mew'', published in Japan by Kodansha on [[February 6]], [[2001]] | ja_name = 東京ミュウミュウ | ja_name_trans = Tōkyō Myū Myū | genre = [[Magical girl]], [[Romance (genre)|Romance]] }} {{Infobox animanga/Manga | title = | author = [[Reiko Yoshida]] | illustrator = [[Mia Ikumi]] | publisher = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Kodansha]] | publisher_other = {{flagicon|Denmark}} [[Forlaget Carlsen]]<br> {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Sangatsu Manga (Publisher)|Sangatsu Manga]]<br> {{flagicon|France}} [[Pika Édition]]<br> {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Carlsen Comics]]<br> {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Japonica Polonia Fantastica]]<br> {{flagicon|Singapore}} [[Chuang Yi]] (English)<br> {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Bonnier Carlsen]]<br> {{flagicon|Thailand}} [[Bongkuoh]]<br> {{flagicon|United States}} {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Tokyopop]]<br> {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Play Press]] | magazine = [[Nakayoshi]] | first = September 2000 | last = February 2003 | volumes = 7 | chapter_list = List of Tokyo Mew Mew chapters | demographic = [[Shōjo]] }} {{Infobox animanga/Anime | title = | director = [[Noriyuki Abe]] | studio = [[Studio Pierrot]] | network = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[TV Aichi]], [[TV Tokyo]] | network_other = {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon Australia]]<br> {{flagicon|Brazil}} Cartoon Network Brazil<br> {{flagicon|Canada}} [[YTV (TV channel)||YTV]]<br> {{flagicon|Colombia}} Cartoon Network Latin America<br> {{flagicon|Czech Republic}} [[Animax]]<br> {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Animax]]<br> {{flagicon|Israel}} [[Arutz Hayladim]]<br> {{flagicon|Portugal}} [[SIC (Portugal)|SIC]], [[Canal Panda]]<br> {{flagicon|South Korea}} [[SBS (Korea)]]<br> {{flagicon|Taiwan}} [[STAR Chinese Channel]]<br> {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Pop Girl]]<br> {{flagicon|United States}} [[4Kids TV]]<br> {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Italia 1]]<br> {{flagicon|Hong Kong}} [[Cable TV Hong Kong]]<br> {{flagicon|Thailand}} [[Modern Nine TV]] | first = [[April 6]] [[2002]] | last = [[March 29]] [[2003]] | episodes = 52 | episode_list = List of Tokyo Mew Mew episodes }} {{Infobox animanga/Manga | title = Tokyo Mew Mew à la Mode | author = [[Mia Ikumi]] | publisher = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Kodansha]] | publisher_other = {{flagicon|United States}} {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Tokyopop]] <br/> {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Sangatsu Manga (Publisher)|Sangatsu Manga]] | magazine = [[Nakayoshi]] | first = November 2003 | last = April 2004 | volumes = 2 | chapter_list = List of Tokyo Mew Mew chapters#Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode | demographic = [[Shōjo]] }} {{Infobox animanga/Game | title = Hamepane Tōkyō Myū Myū | developer = Winkysoft | publisher = [[Takara]] | released = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[July 11]], [[2002]] | genre = [[Video puzzle game|Puzzle game]] | ratings = | platforms = [[Game Boy Advance]] }} {{Infobox animanga/Game | title = | developer = Winkysoft | publisher = [[Takara]] | released = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[December 5]], [[2002]] | genre = [[Console role-playing game|Role-playing game]] | ratings = | platforms = [[PlayStation]] }} {{Infobox animanga/Footer}} {{Nihongo|'''''Tokyo Mew Mew'''''|東京ミュウミュウ|Tōkyō Myū Myū}}, also known as '''''Mew Mew Power''''', is a Japanese [[shōjo]] [[manga]] series written by [[Reiko Yoshida]] and illustrated by [[Mia Ikumi]]. It was originally serialized in ''[[Nakayoshi]]'' from September 2000 to February 2003 and later published in seven [[tankōbon]] volumes by [[Kodansha]] from April 2003 to May 2004. It focuses on five girls infused with the DNA of rare animals that gives them special powers and allows them to transform into "Mew Mews". Led by Ichigo Momomiya, the girls protect the earth from aliens who wish to "reclaim it". The series was quickly adapted into a fifty-two episode [[anime]] series by [[Studio Pierrot]]. It debuted in [[Japan]] on [[April 6]], [[2002]], on both [[Aichi Television Broadcasting|TV Aichi]] and [[TV Tokyo]]; the final episode aired on [[March 29]], [[2003]]. A two-volume sequel to the manga, ''Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode'', was serialized in ''Nakayoshi'' from April 2003 to February 2004. The sequel introduces a new Mew Mew, Berry Shirayuki, who becomes the temporary leader of the Mew Mews. Two video games were also created for the series: a puzzle adventure game for the [[Nintendo Game Boy Advance]] system and a [[role-playing game]] for the [[Sony Playstation]]. [[Tokyopop]] licensed the manga series for [[English (language)|English language]] publication in [[North America]] and released the complete original series as well as the sequel; [[4Kids Entertainment]], meanwhile, licensed the anime series for North American broadcast. Heavily edited and [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]], twenty-three episodes of ''Mew Mew Power'' aired on the [[4Kids TV]] channel in the [[United States]] and twenty-six episodes aired on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] in Canada. 4Kids Entertainment was unable to license the remaining twenty-six episodes, needed to complete broadcasting the entire series, nor released the series to home video<!-- We are using home video to cover all types, including DVD. -->. Well received by English-language readers, several volumes of the manga series appeared in the Top 50 sales lists for graphic novels in their months of release. Critics praised the manga as a cute and entertaining series with free-flowing style and character designs. ''A la mode'' received praise as a good continuation of the series, but was also criticized for offering nothing new. The anime adaptation received high ratings while airing in Japan, resulting in numerous marketing tie-ins. Despite criticism for extensive editing that removed most of the Japanese elements, the ''Mew Mew Power'' dub became the highest rated 4Kids show during its broadcast. It was licensed for regional release in several other countries instead of the original Japanese series. ==Plot== {{seealso|List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters}} At the start of the series, a young girl named [[Ichigo Momomiya]] attends an [[endangered species]] exhibit with her [[Puppy love|crush]] and future boyfriend, [[Masaya Aoyama]]. After a sudden earthquake, Ichigo and four other girls are bathed in a strange light. A cat appears before Ichigo, then merges with her. The next day she begins acting like a cat and, after meeting [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Ryou Shirogane|Ryou Shirogane]] and [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Keiichiro Akasaka|Keiichiro Akasaka]], learns that she was infused with the DNA of the [[Iriomote Cat]]. Ryou and Keiichiro explain that this allows her to transform into Mew Ichigo, a powerful heroic animal. She is ordered to defeat chimera animas – alien parasites – which infect animals and turn them into monsters. Ryou and Keiichiro instruct Ichigo to find the four other girls from the exhibit – the remaining Mew Mews. They are [[List_of_Tokyo_Mew_Mew_characters#Mint_Aizawa|Mint Aizawa]], a spoiled, wealthy girl who is infused with the genes of the [[Ultramarine Lorikeet]]; [[List_of_Tokyo_Mew_Mew_characters#Lettuce_Midorikawa|Lettuce Midorikawa]], a meek girl who endures constant bullying and absorbs the genes of the [[Finless Porpoise]]; young [[List_of_Tokyo_Mew_Mew_characters#Pudding_Fong|Pudding Fong]], who receives the genes of the [[Golden Lion Tamarin]]; and [[List_of_Tokyo_Mew_Mew_characters#Zakuro_Fujiwara|Zakuro Fujiwara]], a professional [[Model (person)|model]] infused with the genes of the [[Gray Wolf]]. The five Mew Mews battle the chimera animas, and their alien controllers [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Kish|Kish]], [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Pie|Pie]] and [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Tart|Tart]]. Kish claims to be in love with Ichigo; he tries to gain her love despite the fact that he is trying to eliminate the other Mew Mews. Two more aliens, Pie and Tart, later join Kish in trying destroy the Mew Mews. As the fighting intensifies, the Mew Mews are tasked with finding "mew aqua", a material created from pure water that contains immense power for combating the alien attacks. During a battle with Kish at an aquarium, Ichigo is in danger of losing when the mysterious [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Blue Knight|Blue Knight]] appears and rescues her. He returns periodically throughout the series, protecting Ichigo from various dangers; it is later revealed that the Blue Knight is in fact Masaya. Shortly after this discovery, Masaya collapses and transforms again, into Deep Blue – the alien leader who wants to destroy humanity. After explaining to Ichigo that Masaya was a false form for temporary use, Deep Blue attacks the Mew Mews. Masaya's personality briefly reappears and he uses a nearby mew aqua drop to destroy Deep Blue, killing himself in the process. Crying over his body, Ichigo pours her power into Masaya to save his life, losing her own in the process. Masaya kisses her, changing her back to a human, and revives her. Ryou gives Pie the remaining mew aqua to save the aliens' world, after which Kish, Pie and Tart say their goodbyes and return to their own world. ===Sequel=== In the two-volume sequel, ''Tokyo Mew Mew a La Mode'', Ichigo and Masaya move to [[England]] to study endangered species. The remaining Mew Mews continue to eliminate the chimera animas left behind by the aliens. They also face a new threat, the [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Saint Rose Crusaders|Saint Rose Crusaders]]: humans with special powers who desire to conquer the world and create a [[utopia]]. [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Berry Shirayuki|Berry Shirayuki]] becomes the sixth Mew Mew and temporarily takes Ichigo's place as the leader. Berry is the first Mew Mew to be infused with the DNA of two [[endangered species]], the [[Andean Cat|Andean Mountain Cat]] and the [[Amami Rabbit]]. As one of the strongest Mew Mews, Berry is targeted by two of the Crusaders, who attack her at school. Ichigo returns to provide assistance during the this battle. For the their final attack, two Crusaders [[hypnosis|hypnotize]] the citizens of [[Tokyo]] and set them against the Mew Mews. Berry and her childhood friend [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Tasuku Meguro|Tasuku Meguro]] use their new-found feelings of love to reverse the hypnoses and cause a change of heart in the Crusaders. ==Production== [[Mia Ikumi]] spent a year designing the ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' [[manga]] before the release of the first volume.<ref>{{cite book |last=Ikumi |first=Mia |authorlink=Mia Ikumi |coauthors=[[Reiko Yoshida|Yoshida, Reiko]] |title=Tokyo Mew Mew, Volume 1 |date=2003-04-08 |publisher=[[Tokyopop]] |isbn=978-1-59182-236-3 |pages=p. 125}}</ref> The story she originally presented to her editors, ''Tokyo Black Cat Girl'', featured a heroine named Princess Azumi. An intergalactic police officer named Masha gave her the ability to transform into a cat-girl and asked her to aid him in defeating alien invaders called the Baku.<ref>{{cite book |last=Ikumi |first=Mia |authorlink=Mia Ikumi |title=Tokyo Mew Mew, Volume 4 |date=2003-10-14 |publisher=[[Tokyopop]] |isbn=978-1-59182-239-4 |chapter=Tokyo Black Cat Girl |pages=pp. 136–186}}</ref> After the production team decided to focus on five female superheroes, Ikumi was asked to reconstruct the lead character. She had reservations about the changes, as the character was originally designed for a more dramatic series.<ref name="Vol 1 p172–173">{{cite book |last=Ikumi |first=Mia |authorlink=Mia Ikumi |coauthors=[[Reiko Yoshida|Yoshida, Reiko]] |title=Tokyo Mew Mew, Volume 1 |date=2003-04-08 |publisher=[[Tokyopop]] |isbn=978-1-59182-236-3 |pages=pp. 172–173}}</ref> As ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' became a viable project, Kodansha hired [[Reiko Yoshida]] to be the series' scenario writer and story supervisor.<ref name="Vol 1 p172–173" /><ref name="Vol 1 p171">{{cite book |last=Ikumi |first=Mia |authorlink=Mia Ikumi |coauthors=[[Reiko Yoshida|Yoshida, Reiko]] |title=Tokyo Mew Mew, Volume 1 |date=2003-04-08 |publisher=[[Tokyopop]] |isbn=978-1-59182-236-3 |pages=p. 171}}</ref> Yoshida and two other editors determined each volume's plot, created a scenario by adding [[stage directions]] and dialogue, and presented it to Ikumi. Ikumi added her own ideas and changes, creating the [[manuscript|manuscript's]] first draft, which was taken to the publishers for final review and approval. This differs from most manga series, in which the manga writer also creates the scenarios and stories before submitting to their editor for approval.<ref name="Vol 1 p171" /> After the first volume's release, a two-day ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' festival was held during the [[Golden Week (Japan)|Golden Week holiday]] to promote the series. Events included a ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' art gallery and the release of new merchandise. Ikumi, the series's artist, created a special poster for the event, featuring all twelve characters. She also [[cosplay]]ed as characters from the series, as [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Mint Aizawa|Mint Aizawa]] on one day and [[List of Tokyo Mew Mew characters#Lettuce Midorikawa|Lettuce Midorikawa]] on the other.<ref>{{cite book |last=Ikumi |first=Mia |authorlink=Mia Ikumi |coauthors=[[Reiko Yoshida|Yoshida, Reiko]] |title=Tokyo Mew Mew, Volume 2 |date=2003-06-17 |publisher=[[Tokyopop]] |isbn=978-1-59182-237-0 |pages=p. 185}}</ref> ==Media== ===Manga=== {{main|List of Tokyo Mew Mew chapters}} Written by [[Reiko Yoshida]] and illustrated by [[Mia Ikumi]], ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' was first serialized in ''[[Nakayoshi]]'' magazine between September 2000 and February 2003. The twenty-nine chapters were then compiled into seven [[tankōbon]] volumes by [[Kodansha]]. The first volume was released on [[February 1]], [[2001]], with the final volume released [[April 4]], [[2003]].<ref name="ANNManga">{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=2719 | title=Tokyo Mew Mew (manga) | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] | accessdate=2007-05-21}}</ref> In April 2003, a sequel called ''Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode'' premiered in ''Nakayoshi''. Running until February 2004 and written solely by Mia Ikumi, the sequel was published as two volumes.<ref name="ANNManga2">{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=4022 | title=Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode (manga) | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref> ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' and ''Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode'' are licensed for an [[English (language)|English language]] release in [[North America]] by [[Tokyopop]]. The first volume of the man series was released on [[April 8]], [[2003]], with volumes released every other month until the seventh volume was published on [[May 11]], [[2004]]. The two volumes of ''Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode'' were published the following year, with the first volume released on [[June 7]], [[2005]] and the second on [[December 8]], [[2006]].<ref name="ANNManga" /> Unlike the Japanese releases, each Tokyopop chapter is named.<ref>{{cite book |title=東京ミュウミュウ 1 (Tokyo Mew Mew 1) |first=Reiko |last=Yoshida |coauthors=[[Mia Ikumi|Ikumi, Mia]] |series=Tokyo Mew Mew |language=Japanese |publisher=[[Kodansha]] |date=2001-02-06 |isbn=978-4-06-178955-5}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Tokyo Mew Mew, Volume 1 |first=Reiko |last=Yoshida |coauthors=[[Mia Ikumi|Ikumi, Mia]] |series=Tokyo Mew Mew |publisher=[[Tokyopop]] |date=2003-04-08 |isbn=978-1-59182-236-3}}</ref> Both series are licensed for an English language release in [[Singapore]] by [[Chuang Yi]]. [[Carlsen Comics]] has licensed the series, through its regional divisions, for [[German language|German]], [[Danish language|Danish]] and [[Swedish language|Swedish]] releases.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.carlsen.de/web/manga/suchergebnis?q=Tokyo+Mew+Mew |publisher=[[Carlsen Comics]] |title=Suchergebnis für Tokyo Mew Mew im Bereich Manga |language=German | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref> The series is also licensed for regional language releases in [[French language|French]] by [[Pika Édition]] and in [[Polish language|Polish]] by [[Japonica Polonica Fantastica]].<ref name="ANNManga" /> ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' was one of the first manga series released in [[Spanish language|Spanish]] in North America by [[Public Square Books]].<ref name="PSB">{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-01-04/manga-in-spanish-from-public-square-books |title=Manga in Spanish From Public Square Books |date=2006-01-04 |publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |accessdate=2008-03-09 }}</ref> ===Anime=== {{main|List of Tokyo Mew Mew episodes}} [[Studio Pierrot]] adapted ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' into a fifty-two episode anime series, directed by Noriyuki Abe. Broadcast on both [[Aichi Television Broadcasting|TV Aichi]] and [[TV Tokyo]], the series premiered on [[April 6]], [[2002]] and aired weekly until its conclusion on [[March 29]], [[2003]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tv-aichi.co.jp/mewmew/kako/052/index.html |title=Official ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' episode list |publisher=[[TV Aichi]] |language={{ja icon}} | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref> Most of the music for the series was produced by [[Shin Yoshimura]] and composed by [[Takayuki Negishi]]. Two pieces of theme music were also used for the anime series. "My Sweet Heart", performed by [[Rika Komatsu]], was the series opening theme. The ending theme "Koi wa A La Mode" is performed by the five [[seiyū|voice actors]] who play the Mew Mews.<ref name="ANNAnime">{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=829 | title=Tokyo Mew Mew (TV) | publisher=Anime News Network | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref> In Japan, the series was released across nine [[Region 2]] [[DVD]] volumes. The ninth volume included a bonus DVD containing extra content.<ref name="CdJapan">{{cite web | url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/series_list.html?sid=330 | title=Tokyo Mew Mew Complete Listing | publisher=CD Japan | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref><ref name="Amazon">{{cite web | url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A6/s/ref=sr_nr_i_3?ie=UTF8&rs=&keywords=%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A6&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3A%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A6%2Ci%3Advd | title=Tokyo Mew Mew DVD search results | publisher=[[Amazon.co.jp]] | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref> ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' was later licensed for an [[English (language)|English language]] dubbed release by [[4Kids Entertainment]]. In its announcement about the series, 4Kids noted that the show would be renamed to ''Hollywood Mew Mew'' and that they would be heavily editing and localizing episodes so that viewers would not recognize its Japanese origins.<ref name="TMMLicense">{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-02-02/tokyo-mew-mew-licensed | title=Tokyo Mew Mew Licensed | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |date=2004-02-02 | accessdate=2009-03-10}}</ref> Subsequent 4Kids press releases about the series referred to the new series as ''The Mew Mews'' and its original name ''Tokyo Mew Mew''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-08-11/mew-mew-name-changes-again | title=Mew Mew Name Changes Again | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |date=2004-08-11 | accessdate=2009-03-10 }}</ref> When the series premiered on Fox Kids on [[February 19]], [[2005]], it aired under the name ''Mew Mew Power''. Characters and episodes were renamed, scenes were cut and story lines were modified. The music was replaced with a new score and the opening theme was replaced with the song "Team Up", performed by [[Bree Sharp]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-02-15/mew-mew-power-this-saturday | title=Mew Mew Power This Saturday | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |date=2005-02-15 | accessdate=2009-03-10 }}</ref> Twenty-three episodes of ''Mew Mew Power'' aired on [[4Kids Entertainment]] in the [[United States]]; because 4Kids was unable to acquire the remainder the series, however, the show was canceled.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-02-01/mew-mew-power-broadcast-finished | title=Mew Mew Power Broadcast Finished | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |date=2006-02-01 | accessdate=2009-03-10 }}</ref> The 4Kids episodes aired on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] in Canada and on the [[Pop Girl]] [[satellite]] [[television channel]] in the [[United Kingdom]]; these included three dubbed episodes never broadcast in the United States.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-05-05/ytv-picks-up-4kids-shows | title=YTV Picks up 4Kids Shows | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |date=2005-05-05 | accessdate=2009-03-10 }}</ref><ref name="UKAiring" /> Although ''Mew Mew Power'' has not been released to [[home video]]<!-- We are using home video to cover all types, including DVD. --> in North America, ten of the 4Kids episodes have been released to [[Region 4]] DVD in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] by [[Magna Pacific]] and all twenty-six 4Kids episodes were released to [[Region 2]] [[DVD]] in [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.classification.gov.au/special.html?n=46&p=156&sTitle=Mew+Mew+Power&sCreator=&sProducer=&sProductionCompany=&sCountry=&search.x=0&search.y=0&sMediaFilm=1&sMediaPublications=1&sMediaGames=1&sDateFromM=1&sDateFromY=1970&sDateToM=3&sDateToY=2008&sRating= |title=Search the Classification Database: Mew Mew Power |publisher=The Classification Board and Classification Review Board of the Commonwealth of Australia | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref><ref name="MagnaCatalog" /><ref name="SouthAfricaRelease" /> ''Mew Mew Power'' was licensed for regional airing in [[French language|French]] by Arès Films, which released nine dubbed 4Kids episodes to DVD in February 2006 as a single volume through Warner Home Vidéo France.<ref name="FranceLicense" /> The company also licensed the remaining twenty-six episodes of the series that 4Kids had not obtained, releasing them in two DVD box sets through AK Vidéo.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manga-news.com/index.php/volume_dvd/Tokyo-Mew-Mew-Saison-2/ |title=Mew Mew Power – Saison 2 Vol.1 |publisher=Manga News Webzine |accessdate=2008-03-26 |language=French }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manga-news.com/index.php/volume_dvd/Tokyo-Mew-Mew-Saison-2/2 |title=Mew Mew Power – Saison 2 Vol.2 |publisher=Manga News Webzine |accessdate=2008-03-26 |language=French }}</ref> ===Video games=== [[Image:Mew Mew PS Game.jpg|250px|thumb|The cover of the second ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' video game that was released in Japan on December 5, 2002. It has the original Mew Mews standing behind new character, Mew Ringo, who was designed by Mia Ikumi specifically for the game.<ref name="IkumiGame" />]] Two video games based on the ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' series were launched in 2002 by [[Takara]]. The first, {{nihongo|''Hamepane Tōkyō Myū Myū''|はめパネ 東京ミュウミュウ}}, a [[Video puzzle game|puzzle]] [[adventure game]] for the [[Nintendo Game Boy Advance]], was released in Japan on July 11, 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/software/am7j/index.html |language={{ja icon}} |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |title=はめパネ 東京ミュウミュウ (Hamepane Tōkyō Myū Myū) |accessdate=2008-03-09 }}</ref> The second title, {{nihongo|''Tōkyō Myū Myū – Tōjō Shin Myū Myū! – Minna Issho ni Gohōshi Suru Nyan''|東京ミュウミュウ 登場 新ミュウミュウ! みんないっしょにご奉仕するにゃん}}, was released in Japan on December 5, 2002. It is a [[Playstation]] [[Turn-based game|turn-based]] [[Console role-playing game|role-playing game]] in which the player controls a new Mew Mew, {{nihongo|Ringo Akai|赤井 りんご|Akai Ringo}}, as well as the original five heroines. They must defend Ringo's island from Kish, the chimera animas and a new alien named {{nihongo|Gatō dyu Rowa|ガトー・デュ・ロワ}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/game/etc/library/ps/to/20021205gamlib004018000c.html |publisher=[[Mainichi]] |title=東京ミュウミュウ 登場新ミュウミュウ!みんないっしょにご奉仕するにゃん (Tōkyō Myū Myū – Tōjō Shin Myū Myū! – Minna Issho ni Gohōshi Suru Nyan) |language={{ja icon}} |date=2003-11-04|accessdate=2008-03-09 }}</ref> Both Ringo Akai and Gatō were created by the manga's artist, Mia Ikumi, following design specifications from Takara. The game uses voice actors from the anime series, with the two new characters voiced by [[Taeko Kawata]] and [[Ryoutaro Okiayu]], respectively. Ikumi was pleased with how both characters turned out and expressed a desire to use Ringo as a regular character in a future manga series.<ref name="IkumiGame">{{cite book |last=Ikumi |first=Mia |authorlink=Mia Ikumi |coauthors=[[Reiko Yoshida|Yoshida, Reiko]] |title=Tokyo Mew Mew, Volume 6 |date=2004-03-09 |publisher=[[Tokyopop]] |isbn=978-1-59182-549-4 |chapter=Hi, I'm Ringo Akai – Joy for the Appletick Toy – Laugh! Laugh! Laugh! |pages=pp. 189–191 }}</ref> Ringo later joined the other Mews Mews in the ''Petite Mew Mew'' bonus story in the second volume of ''Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode''.<ref>{{cite book |last=Ikumi |first=Mia |authorlink=Mia Ikumi |title=Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode, Volume 2 |date=2006-12-08 |publisher=[[Tokyopop]] |isbn=978-1-59532-790-1 |pages=p. 137–166 }}</ref> ===CDs=== Multiple music and character CDs have been released for the ''Tokyo Mew Mew series'' by [[King Records]]. The first, a CD single, contained the full and [[karaoke]] versions of "Koi wa A La Mode", performed by the five [[seiyū|voice actors]] who played the Mew Mews, and a second song performed by [[Saki Nakajima (seiyū)|Saki Nakajima]], who voices Ichigo.<ref name="ANNAnime">{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=829 | title=Tokyo Mew Mew (TV) | publisher=Anime News Network | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECM-12031 |title=Koi wa a la mode -Ending theme song to "Tokyo Mew Mew" |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref> On July 24, 2002, a five-disc [[limited edition]] collector's box set was released containing character songs for each of the Mew Mews, performed by their respective voice actors and a [[remix]] of "Koi wa A La Mode."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-70001 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Character Song Collector's Box |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref> The individual character song discs were released as standalone CDs on September 4, 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-13031 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Character Song: Ichigo no CD Nano Nyan! |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-13032 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Character Song: Mint no CD desuwa! |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00006AUSP |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Character Song: Lettuce no CD kii te kudasai |publisher=Amazon.co.jp |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-13034 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Character Song: Pudding no CD Nanoda-! |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-13035 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Character Song: Zakuro no CD Okikinasai! |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref> An additional character CD set, containing remixed version of two songs from each individual album, followed on December 25, 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-30076 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Character Songs Megamix |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref> A second character CD for Ichigo, containing five new tracks performed by Nakajima, was released on February 26, 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECM-12043 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Ichigo Momoya Kirameki no Umi wo Koete |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref> The first full anime soundtrack, ''Tokyo Mew Mew Original Soundtrack'' was released on September 25, 2002 by [[NEC]]. The CD included the series opening and ending themes and twenty-seven pieces of series background music.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-30067 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew: Original Soundtrack |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref> NEC released a second [[soundtrack]] on January 22, 2003; it contains the opening and closing themes, along with an additional twenty-nine tracks of background music.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-30078 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Vol. 2 |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref> On [[March 26]], [[2003]], two "best of" CDs were released for the anime series: ''Tokyo Mew Mew Super Best Hit – Cafe Mew Mew side'' and ''Tokyo Mew Mew Super Best Hit – Tokyo Mew Mew side''. Each CD includes ten of the series' "most popular" musical pieces.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-30079 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Super Best Hit – Cafe Mew Mew side |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=NECA-30089 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Super Best Hit – Tokyo Mew Mew side |publisher=CD Japan |accessdate=2008-05-28 }}</ref> ==Reception== The ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' manga series was well received by English-speaking audiences. In March and April 2003, the first volume sold an estimated 1,597 and 1,746 copies, respectively. This put the volume at the low end of the top 50 sales for each month.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/2402.html | title=Top 50 Graphic Novels--March 2003 | publisher=ICv2 |date=2003-02-24 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/2775.html | title=Top 50 Graphic Novels--April 2003 | publisher=ICv2 |date=2003-05-21 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref> By 2004, with most of the series released, it became a mild success for licensor Tokyopop.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/4249.html | title=Tokyopop to Premier Six New Manga Series in August | publisher=ICv2 |date=2004-02-11 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref> It was ranked number 16 on the list of Manga Top 50 for the first quarter of 2004 in the ''ICv2 Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga'', based on sales from both mainstream bookstores and [[comic book]] shops.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/4721.html | title=ICv2 Picks Manga Top 50 | publisher=ICv2 |date=2004-04-22 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref> Sales of the sixth and seventh volumes dropped slightly; however, both were among the top 100 best-selling graphic novels in March and May of 2004.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/4703.html | title=Top 100 Graphic Novels Actual--March 2004 | publisher=ICv2 |date=2004-04-22 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5133.html | title=Top 100 Graphic Novels Actual--May 2004 | publisher=ICv2 |date=2004-06-21 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref> The first volume of ''Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode'' debuted 63rd on the list of top 100 best-selling graphic novels of May 2005, with nearly double the sales figures of the last volume of the main series.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/7059.html | title=Top 100 Graphic Novels Actual--May 2005 |publisher=ICv2 |date=2005-06-20 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref> On the Nielsen Bookscan charts, the volume debuted at rank 39 before quickly climbing to the 14th spot.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/7091.html | title='Fruits Basket' Tops Bookstore Sales |publisher=ICv2 |date=2005-06-24 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref> The second volume of ''a la Mode'' saw similar success, debuting in the 69th slot before advancing to the 12th position, a result of the ''Mew Mew Power'' anime show appearing on [[4Kids TV]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/7566.html | title=So You Think the Cartoon Network Doesn't Matter? |publisher=ICv2 |date=2005-09-26 | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref> ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' was generally well received by reviewers, who described it as cute and entertaining. Though AnimeFringe's Patrick King notes that it is not a very intellectual series and that it avoids complex plot points, he lauded it as engrossing "brain candy" and an "endearing action-romance" that has no "delusions of grandeur".<ref name="KingReview" /> ''Tokyo Mew Mew a La Mode'' had more mixed reviews. Critics praised it for being a modern manga that typifies the [[magical girl]] formula, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses.<ref name="SantosReview">{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tokyo-mew-mew-a-la-mode-gn-1 |title=Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode GN 1 |first=Carlos |last=Santos |publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |ate=2005-07-18 |accessdate=2008-04-18 }}</ref> Mike Dungan, of AnimeOnDVD.com considered the original series to be "quite charming" and felt that ''a la Mode'' was a good continuation of the series with the "same fun and excitement" as its predecessor.<ref name="Aod La Mode 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/manga/manga.php?manga_view=766 | title=Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode Vol. #01 |first=Mike |last=Dungan |publisher=AnimeOnDVD.com |date=2005-11-07 | accessdate=2008-04-05 }}</ref> Others felt Berry was an overly shallow heroine and that the sequel offered nothing new for readers with the Saint Rose Crusaders' costumes and plans being nothing more than concepts borrowed from ''Sailor Moon''. ''A la Mode'' was also criticized for having the character Duke dressed in a white robe similar to those used by the white supremacy group, the [[Ku Klux Klan]].<ref name="CrockerReview">{{cite web |url=http://www.animefringe.com/magazine/2005/07/short/02.php |title=Manga Shorts: Tokyo Mew Mew A La Mode Vol. 1 |first=Janet |last=Crocker |publisher=Animefringe |year=2005 |month=July |accessdate=2008-04-18 }}</ref> <!-- {{Quote box|quote=Unfortunately, Tokyo Mew Mew A La Mode really doesn't give us anything new. It's the same old magic girl group plot, the only difference being that the girls sprout tails and ears when they transform. The Saint Rose Crusaders even have costumes and super villain master plans swiped straight from Sailor Moon. Oh, and the Count, the leader of the Saint Rose Crusaders, dresses in white KKK robes. Always great to see in manga. |source=Janet Crocker, ''Animefringe''<ref name="CrockerReview" /> | width=200px | align=right}} --> Critics praised the artwork in both ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' and ''Tokyo Mew Mew a La Mode''. Ikumi's "free flowing" style and character designs were seen as a perfect fit for the series.<ref name="KingReview">{{cite web |url=http://www.animefringe.com/magazine/2003/06/reviews/11/ |title=Tokyo Mew Mew Vol.2 |first=Patrick |last=King |publisher=Animefringe |year=2003 |month=June |accessdate=2008-04-18 }}</ref><ref name="SantosReview" /><ref name="Aod La Mode 1" /><ref name="CrockerReview" /> Criticism of Ikumi's art focused on images which regularly spilled out of panel borders and speech bubbles with ambiguous speakers.<ref name="SantosReview" /> Patrick King of ''Animefringe'' stated: "one of the most attractive aspects of Tokyo Mew Mew is easily Mia Ikumi's ultra-cute artwork. Big eyes, cat ears, fuzzy tails, and short skirts all come together in a cuteness combo that's hard to resist."<ref name="KingReview" /> According to Carlos Santos of ''[[Anime News Network]]'', "Mia Ikumi's artwork is perfectly suited to the story, and it's not even all that wispy and frilly compared to other shōjo material. Like many budding manga-ka, Ikumi's greatest strength is in carefully posed character portraits, and her prolific use of tones creates unique effects while also sidestepping the challenge of backgrounds."<ref name="SantosReview" /> The anime adaptation has been described as a "fun and entertaining" show for kids. Reviewers regularly compare it to ''[[Sailor Moon]]'', noting that both have female protagonists; five original team members with signature colors and powers; and similar plot lines.<ref name="themanime">{{cite web | url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=389 | title=Tokyo Mew Mew | publisher=THEM Anime Reviews | last=Ross | first=Christina | accessdate=2008-04-04 }}</ref> ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' received high ratings in Japan with extensive merchandizing tie ins and marketing events to promote the series.<ref name="BrandNoise">{{cite web |url=http://brandnoise.typepad.com/brand_noise/2005/01/feline_females_.html |title=Feline females unite! |publisher=scenarioDNA |work=Brand Noise |date=2005-01-08 |accessdate=2008-04-18 }}</ref> When 4Kids announced their licensing of the anime, heavily edited and localized, fans of the series were openly dismayed and began multiple campaigns to convince the company to release an uncut version of the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-02-04/link-of-the-day-hollywoodmewmew.com |title=Link of the Day: HollywoodMewMew.com |publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |date=2004-02-04 |accessdate=2008-04-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animeondvd.com/news/article.php?article_view=175 |title=Forum Buzz: Tokyo Mew Mew licensed by 4Kids |publisher=[[AnimeOnDVD.com]] |date=2004-02-04 |accessdate=2008-04-18 }}</ref> After previews of the retooled series were released, viewers were less disappointed, but still annoyed by the cultural shifting and still desired an uncut [[DVD]] release.<ref name="BrandNoise" /> ''Mew Mew Power'' became a successful broadcast series for 4Kids, becoming the highest rated 4Kids show at the start of the fall 2005 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2005-04-27/tokyopop-invites-you-to-enjoy-a-slice-of-tokyo-mew-mew-a-la-mode |title=Tokyopop Invites you to Enjoy a Slice of Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode |publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |date=2005-04-27 |accessdate=2008-04-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/7569.html |title=Kids' WB Tops Ratings Again |publisher=ICv2 |date=2005-09-26 |accessdate=2008-04-23 }}</ref> It was never released to DVD in North America. In an unusual move, the 4Kids dub, rather than the original Japanese version, was subsequently licensed for broadcast and DVD release in France, the United Kingdom and South Africa, and for release to DVD in Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="UKAiring">{{cite web | url=http://uk-tv-guide.com/search.asp?name=Mew+Mew+Power&exact=on | title=Mew Mew Power listings | publisher=UK TV Guide | accessdate=2009-03-10 }}</ref><ref name="MagnaCatalog">{{cite web |url=http://www.magnapacific.com.au/index.cfm?action=dsp_search&keyword=Mew+Mew+Power |title=Mew Mew Power search results |publisher=[[Magna Pacific]] | accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref><ref name="SouthAfricaRelease">{{cite web |url=http://www.kalahari.net/page_templates/search.aspx?searchText=Tokyo+Mew+Mew&debug=1&navigationid=632&displayShop=books |publisher=Kalahari.net |title=Search results for "Mew Mew Power" |accessdate=2008-03-26 }}</ref><ref name="FranceLicense">{{cite web |url=http://www.dvdfr.com/dvd/dvd.php?id=22029 |title=Mew Mew Power - Volume 1 |publisher=Dvdfr.com |accessdate=2008-03-26 |language=French }}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== <!-- Fan sites are NOT appropriate links --> ;Manga * [http://shop.kodansha.jp/bc2_bc/search_list.jsp?n=20&type=t&a=&t=&word=%93%8C%8B%9E%83%7E%83%85%83E%83%7E%83%85%83E&search=%8C%9F%8D%F5 Official Kodansha list of ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' publications] {{ja icon}} * [http://www.tokyopop.com/product/1114 Official TokyoPOP ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' website] * [http://www.tokyopop.com/product/1405 Official TokyoPOP ''Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode'' website] * [http://www.chuangyi.com.sg/english/sud_pages/mewmew/mewmew.html Offcial Chuang Yi ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' website] * {{ann manga|id=2719|title=Tokyo Mew Mew}} * {{ann manga|id=4022|title=Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode}} ;Anime * [http://pierrot.jp/title/mewmew/index.html Official Studio Pierrot ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' website] {{ja icon}} * [http://www.tv-aichi.co.jp/mewmew/index.html Official TV Aichi ''Tokyo Mew Mew'' website] {{ja icon}} * [http://www.ytv.com/programming/shows/mew_mew_power/ Official YTV ''Mew Mew Power'' website] * {{ann anime|id=829|title=Tokyo Mew Mew}} ;Video game * [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/software/am7j/index.html Official Nintendo ''Hamepane Tōkyō Myū Myū'' website] {{ja icon}} {{Tokyo Mew Mew}} [[Category:2002 television series debuts]] [[Category:2003 television series endings]] [[Category:Anime of 2002]] [[Category:Fox network shows]] [[Category:Kemonomimi]] [[Category:Magical girl anime and manga]] [[Category:Romance anime and manga]] [[Category:Shōjo]] [[Category:Superheroes by team]] [[Category:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[Category:Tokyopop titles]] [[Category:YTV shows]] [[da:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[de:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[es:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[fr:Tôkyô mew mew]] [[ko:베리베리 뮤우뮤우]] [[id:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[it:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[he:טוקיו מיו מיו]] [[hu:Vadmacska kommandó]] [[nl:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[ja:東京ミュウミュウ]] [[pl:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[pt:As Super Gatinhas]] [[ro:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[fi:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[sv:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[th:โตเกียวเหมียวเหมียว]] [[vi:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[tr:Tokyo Mew Mew]] [[zh:東京喵喵]]