Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama: History and Key Facts

Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama is a Japanese anime television series animated by OLM, Inc., based on both the series of toys and the media franchise created by Bandai Namco Holdings. The series focuses on Kokoro Yotsuba, a fifth grader who accidentally witness a small god born from her treasured color pencil set, and must be bound through a contract in order to keep his existence a secret. The series was directed by Norio Nitta and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya (Mirmo De Pon!, PriPara, Cross Game) with character designs by Shinobu Ookawa. The series aired on all TXN stations in Japan from October 2015 to June 2018, replacing Tamagotchi! on its initial timeslot. The series uses a few elements from Shinto and Christian mythologies regarding the Cocotamas.

A second series, sequel and spinoff titled Kira Kira Happy Hirake! Cocotama was broadcast from September 2018 to September 2019.

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