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Thanksgiving is often seen as a holiday with religious undertones, as it is often associated with expressions of gratitude and appreciation. However, there are debates among scholars and religious leaders regarding the origins and religious significance of Thanksgiving. Some argue that the holiday has pagan roots, while others believe it has religious overtones. One perspective suggests that Thanksgiving draws inspiration from ancient pagan harvest festivals. These festivals were dedicated to giving thanks for the bountiful harvest and were celebrated by various cultures, such as the Greeks, Romans, and Native Americans. Pagan traditions, such as feasting and offering thanks to gods or nature, are said to have influenced the current practices of Thanksgiving.

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Fukurokoji; in fact, manservant-of-all-work Kunimitsu s appearance is more of the joke with his perfectly curled 18th century hair and expressive moustache. It can take a while before getting why Yuu even likes Toshio, but as soon as I fully understood his character and for how long they have known each other, I could see it.

Pagan traditions, such as feasting and offering thanks to gods or nature, are said to have influenced the current practices of Thanksgiving. On the other hand, many view Thanksgiving as a Christian holiday. They argue that the origins of Thanksgiving can be traced back to the Pilgrims, who celebrated a religious Thanksgiving feast in 1621 to express their gratitude to God for their survival and the successful harvest.

Pastel Idols & Space Magic: Magical Angel Creamy Mami Retrospective

In the early 1980s, the magical girl genre was going through a different phase from what we know nowadays. Unlike some of the most well-known series today, the magical girls from that era weren’t necessarily superheroines, but they were still inspiring (or helping) figures. If there was any stake, it could be in keeping others from finding out about their magical powers–and in some cases, their alter-egos–otherwise there were usually consequences such as losing them.

Those magical girls didn’t necessarily need something to fight for or a particular reason to have their powers. Sometimes they just got them for the very respectable purpose of doing whatever the hell they wanted, with only the show’s morals–and their own powers–as limits.

During the first half of the 1980s, the back-then new Studio Pierrot left its mark in the magical girl genre by releasing Creamy Mami, Persia, Magical Emi, and Pastel Yumi consecutively (Urusei Yatsura came out first, but whether or not it counts as a magical girl show is another discussion). In three of those shows, the protagonist is an ordinary but cheerful little girl who magically grows up, completely alters her appearance and takes on a new, glamorous identity when she transforms. However, I’m not here to talk about all of them, not today anyway. Today we celebrate the first (and most iconic) of Pierrot’s magical girl shows: Magical Angel Creamy Mami.

edit: I talk about all Pierrot magical girls here!

Creamy Mami aired from 1983 to 1984, and it was the first to combine idols with magical girls. Although the marketing strategy has been around in Japanese pop culture since the 1960s, it’s generally considered as one of the pioneers in the use of media mix. The show notoriously cast the back-then new idol Takako Ohta to voice Yuu and her idol alter-ego Creamy Mami–even though she was untrained as a voice actress, which you can tell during the first few episodes, but I was always charmed. Of course, she also sings her songs.

Creamy Mami not only promoted its titular character, it promoted the real idol behind her as well. The OP song “Delicate ni Suki Shite” was Takako’s first single in the real world; several of the songs she sings as Creamy Mami were released as her singles as well.

The strategy worked: Creamy Mami was a highly successful show–labeled as a Japanese pop culture milestone by Pierrot and still remembered fondly today–, besides giving Takako Ohta a lot of popularity at the time. Without considering all the merchandise (and related) Creamy Mami had a 3 volume manga that was simultaneously published during the show run, several OVAs and crossovers with other magical girls (including predecessor Minky Momo and other Pierrot magical girls) and so on.

During the 80s and early 90s, Creamy Mami also aired outside of Japan, in places like Hong Kong and some parts of Europe. The first successful release for English-speaking audiences, however, only happened in 2013, when (the now regrettably deceased) Anime Sols licensed it. (With new sites like HiDive licensing tons of oldies for English speakers, here’s hoping someone… picks up this up again! ehem). Nowadays, depending on where you are and what languages you speak, you can either find the whole or half the series in DVD/Blu-rays. You can still stream it legally in Japan.

This historical event is considered the foundation of Thanksgiving in America. Furthermore, Thanksgiving is often associated with religious beliefs and practices, as it includes prayers, grace before meals, and attendance at religious services. Many families and communities gather to offer thanks to God for the blessings they have received. It is important to note that the understanding and interpretation of holidays can vary among individuals and communities. While some may view Thanksgiving as a pagan holiday influenced by ancient traditions, others may see it as a Christian holiday rooted in gratitude to God. In conclusion, the question of whether Thanksgiving is considered a pagan holiday or a Christian holiday depends on one's perspective and interpretation. While some argue that it has pagan roots, others view it as a Christian tradition. Regardless of its origins, Thanksgiving continues to be celebrated as a time for reflection, gratitude, and unity among individuals, families, and communities..

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