

The Story of the Thumb-Princess
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Unable to control her mischievous young daughter Maya, an exhausted mother seeks the guidance of an old witch living on the edge of town. The witch gives this mother a magical copy of the fairy tale Thumbelina and tells her to read this to Maya. Later, when her mother falls asleep, Maya shrinks and is pulled inside the world of the book. A good witch appears and tells her that she is in her mother's dream world and that in order to return to normal, she must find a way to wake up her mother. To do this, she must travel to a faraway southern land to talk to the Crystal Prince, who will help her reach home. During her journey Maya faces many trials and hardships; along the way she befriends members of the dream world, who band together to help her reach the land of the South.
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
1992 – 1992
Premiered: Tue, Mar 31, 1992
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Season 1, Episode 26: “I'm back, mama”
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Hiromitsu Morita
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Hiromitsu Morita
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What is The Story of the Thumb-Princess about?
Unable to control her mischievous young daughter Maya, an exhausted mother seeks the guidance of an old witch living on the edge of town. The witch gives this mother a magical copy of the fairy tale Thumbelina and tells her to read this to Maya. Later, when her mother falls asleep, Maya shrinks and is pulled inside the world of the book. A good witch appears and tells her that she is in her mother's dream world and that in order to return to normal, she must find a way to wake up her mother. To do this, she must travel to a faraway southern land to talk to the Crystal Prince, who will help her reach home. During her journey Maya faces many trials and hardships; along the way she befriends members of the dream world, who band together to help her reach the land of the South.
How many seasons does The Story of the Thumb-Princess have?
The Story of the Thumb-Princess comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Story of the Thumb-Princess?
Key cast members in The Story of the Thumb-Princess include Akira Ishida, Mika Kanai, Yoko Asagami, Fushigi Yamada.
Who created or directed The Story of the Thumb-Princess?
The Story of the Thumb-Princess was developed and directed by Hiromitsu Morita.




















