Maki Kamiya
Director
Chibi Devi! (2011)
Season 1
Sawada Honoka is a 14-year-old girl who is very timid. She easily gets bullied by other classmates. Honoka is a non-believer in God, Angels, and Devils. Though one day, a devil baby was dropped into her room while she was sleeping. What will Honoka believe in now?
Released Oct. 10, 2011
Episode 5 min
None+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Shoujo, Anime: Slice of Life, Anime: Supernatural, Comedy
Keywords: imdb.baby, imdb.anime-animation
Production Companies: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Shogakukan, SynergySP
Network: NHK
S1E1 - A Baby Boy Suddenly Appeared
Honoka Sawada is a sad young girl who lost her parents and is constantly picked on by her classmates. One morning, she wakes up to find a strange baby with a devil's tail named Mao. As Honoka is once again picked on by her classmates as she goes to buy some milk, Mao-chan responds by blasting them with some fire.
Oct. 10, 2011, midnight
S1E2 - Fire-Breathing Baby
Honoka calls her childhood friend, Kyou Toono, and his classmate, Shin Sugisaki, to see Mao-chan. When Kyou leaves to watch his favorite anime, Mao-chan escapes the apartment.
Oct. 17, 2011, midnight
S1E3 - Search for Mao-chan!
As Honoka and Shin search for Mao-chan, Mao-chan's exploration leads him to the top of a roof. Mao-chan is saved by a strange person who knows Mao-chan's true nature.
Oct. 24, 2011, midnight
S1E4 - Mao-chan's Secret
The man reveals himself to be the director of a daycare for devil children such as Mao-chan. When Honoka feels uneasy about becoming Mao-chan's surrogate mother, she agrees to take care of him for a month while the director finds a replacement.
Oct. 31, 2011, midnight
S1E5 - First Daycare
Mao-chan becomes grouchy towards Honoka after being left at the daycare center for the first time, but Shin manages to set things straight. Afterwards, the director gives Honoka an invite to a welcoming party where she'll meet the parents of other demon children.
Nov. 7, 2011, midnight
S1E6 - Blizzard!? Lightning!?
Honoka meets some of the other parents and learns that demon children possesses abilities depending on what costume is worn. They use these abilities to protect their parents.
Nov. 14, 2011, midnight
S1E7 - Papa and Mama are Fighting!?
Honoka becomes intimidated by Shin when he constantly scolds her for her clumsiness. Later that night, Mao-chan comes down with a fever.
Nov. 21, 2011, midnight
S1E8 - Mao-chan in a Pinch!?
Reading the book that the Principal gave her, Honoka stops Mao-chan's fever by allowing him to release magic. As Honoka and Shin reconcile, Honoka's aunt, Rikako, comes home and is surprised when she sees Mao-chan.
Nov. 28, 2011, midnight
S1E9 - The Great Make Up Plan!
With Shin's help, Honoka expresses her lonely feelings to her Aunt.
Dec. 5, 2011, midnight
S1E10 - A Fun Playdate?
Honoka attends a practice for a play date with the mothers of the other devil children, Natsuki and Shiori, who don't get along with each other.
Dec. 12, 2011, midnight
S1E11 - Everyone's Playdate?
Following Shin's advice, Honoka tries to help everyone get along by encouraging the children to play together.
Dec. 19, 2011, midnight
S1E12 - A Stormy Playdate!
It is the day of the play date and everyone manages to get along.
Dec. 26, 2011, midnight
S1E13 - First Sleepover
Mao-chan spends his first night without Honoka at the nursery, but it doesn't seem to be going so well.
Jan. 2, 2012, midnight
S1E14 - Chibi Devi Expedition
Mao-chan and friends take a test of courage while spending the night at the nursery. They have to get pass all sorts of obstacles. The frightened devil babies try to overcome their fears together.
Jan. 9, 2012, midnight
S1E15 - Goodbye Mao-chan
Honoka's time with Mao-chan has come to an end. Soon after leaving, she realizes that she loves Mao-chan and runs straight back to the daycare center.
Jan. 16, 2012, midnight
S1E16 - Mao-chan's Daycare Journal
Honoka and Shin get to meet Karin-chan's father figure, who turns out to be Natsuki's younger brother, Itsuki. Itsuki goes to the same school and in the grade as Honoka.
Jan. 23, 2012, midnight
S1E17 - First Feelings
Honoka begins to realize her feelings for Shin.
Jan. 30, 2012, midnight
S1E18 - Mao-chan Wreaks Havoc!?
Mao-chan gets jealous when Honoka is not paying attention to him and tries to get her attention by throwing a tantrum.
Feb. 6, 2012, midnight
S1E19 - Where is Mao-chan!?
Natsuki helps Honoka and Shin look for Mao-chan. Itsuki finds Mao-chan in an unexpected place.
Feb. 13, 2012, midnight
S1E20 - Rai-chan's Mama
Honoka and Shin take care of Rai-chan while Honoka tries to convince Shiori to come back as Rai-chan's Mama.
Feb. 20, 2012, midnight
S1E21 - Shiori-chan's True Feelings
Honoka continues to be persistent until Shiori's true feelings are revealed.
Feb. 27, 2012, midnight
S1E22 - Meeting Shin-san
Honoka reflects on some of her encounters with Shin.
March 5, 2012, midnight
S1E23 - Intense Park Debut
Mao-chan is introduced to other kids at the park.
March 12, 2012, midnight
S1E24 - Stand up, Mao-chan!
Mao-chan is the last to stand up and walk.
March 19, 2012, midnight
S1E25 - Chibi Devi Sports Day
It is Sports Day at the Chibi Devi Day Care. Mao-chan competes against Karin-chan and Rai-chan.
March 26, 2012, midnight
S1E26 - Careful Not To Get Sick
Honoka catches a cold and needs to rest for the day. Shin does his best to take care of her and Mao-chan.
April 2, 2012, midnight
S1E27 - Big Confession Strategy!
Honoka is encouraged to confess her feelings to Shin.
April 9, 2012, midnight
S1E28 - Shots Are Scary?
When Mao-chan and the other devil children have to get inoculated, Shin needs to get over his fear of shots to help them. In the end, Mao-chan spoke his first word.
April 16, 2012, midnight
S1E29 - Talking Mao-chan
After having spoken his first word, Mao-chan learns to say new words. Karin-chan and Rai-chan have also begun to talk. One month later, Mao-chan reveals a secret!
Sept. 23, 2012, midnight
S1E30 - Mama and Papa
It is awkward between Honoka and Shin since Honoka automatically avoids Shin. Mao-chan is initially very confused but then becomes determined to get his parents to reconcile, believing them to be fighting with each other.
Oct. 7, 2012, midnight
S1E31 - Irritated Karin-chan
Karin-chan starts acting out. Honoka and Shin get some help from Mao-chan to find out why.
Oct. 14, 2012, midnight
S1E32 - Rai-chan's Secret
Everyone believes Rai-chan to be a very obedient and good boy. When Shiori worries about him not being childlike enough, the Principal shows her another side of Rai-chan.
Oct. 21, 2012, midnight
S1E33 - Present for Mama
It's time for arts and crafts at the nursery. Mao-chan is excited to create something for Honoka and works very hard on the present. But when he sneezes and accidentally burns his artwork, he becomes very sad.
Oct. 28, 2012, midnight
S1E34 - Mao-chan's Obsession
Mao-chan becomes fascinated by the remote control and other button-pushing electronics.
Nov. 4, 2012, midnight
S1E35 - Mysterious Being
Mao-chan and the other devil children meet someone new, but they find it hard to interact with the strange creature.
Nov. 11, 2012, midnight
S1E36 - Let's Make a House
Mao-chan, Rai-chan, and Karin-chan work to build a house for their new pet. Mao-chan continues to have difficulties as the strange creature attempts to become friends with him.
Nov. 18, 2012, midnight
S1E37 - Like? Hate?
Mao-chan is a picky eater. The daycare Principal promises Honoka that he will get Mao-chan used to eating cucumbers.
Nov. 25, 2012, midnight
S1E38 - Let's Go to the Supermarket
Mao-chan, Karin-chan, and Rai-chan go to the supermarket for the first time on their own. Pepe accompanies them with a camera on his head so that Honoka, Shiori, and Natsuki can watch the children's behavior from the daycare.
Dec. 2, 2012, midnight
S1E39 - Full of Costumes
The daycare's Principal shows everyone the "Magic Testing Room" where there are many costumes for the devil children to wear and to try different kinds of magic. Mao-chan and the others can use magic from wearing these special costumes even though their Mamas didn't make those costumes.
Jan. 6, 2013, midnight
S1E40 - Mao-chan Loves to Help!
The daycare's Principal announces to the devil children that there will be a "Lend A Hand" contest. It's a competition to see who can be the most helpful to their Mamas and Papas.
Jan. 13, 2013, midnight
S1E41 - Karin-chan's Wings
Karin-chan's devil baby wings begin to grow. Itsuki, her Papa figure, uses this chance to play a trick on her.
Jan. 13, 2013, midnight
S1E42 - Rai-chan's Car
Rai-chan loves his remote-controlled toy car so much that when Shiori takes it away to get ready for bed time, he rebels the next day at the daycare.
Jan. 20, 2013, midnight
S1E43 - Devil's Festival?
The daycare's Principal and Teacher Ito hold a devil's festival for the children.
Jan. 27, 2013, midnight
S1E44 - The Dream Picture Book
The daycare Principal orders a dream picture book that allows all the sleeping devil children to share the same dream when the book is placed underneath their pillows. The Principal chooses to give them the "Big Adventure" dream.
Feb. 10, 2013, midnight
S1E45 - The Big Adventure Dream
The group continues the Big Adventure by entering the treasure cave.
Feb. 17, 2013, midnight
S1E46 - Kiss Me, Mao-chan
Mao-chan learns what a kiss is for and begins to give everyone a peck on the cheek to show his affection for them.
April 7, 2013, midnight
S1E47 - Grumpy Karin-chan
Karin-chan goes through a phase of being grumpy and cranky.
April 14, 2013, midnight
S1E48 - Big Brother's Picture Drama
The devil children get to see a picture show when they are visited by a storyteller at the daycare.
April 21, 2013, midnight
S1E49 - Little Guest
Kids from another daycare visit Mao-chan's daycare.
May 5, 2013, midnight
S1E50 - Mao-chan Acts Tough
Mao-chan wants to Honoka-chan to know that he is reliable by putting on a show of courage. He refuses to cry to show that he is strong and tough. But then, Mao-chan reverts to the form he was when he first appeared before Honoka and Shin.
May 12, 2013, midnight
S1E51 - Baby-Return
Mao's childishness has overwhelmed him and he's reverted to a baby! It's up to Rai and Karin to look after him at the nursery.
May 19, 2013, midnight
S1E52 - The Devil Hairstylist
After Itsuki helps cut Karin's hair, Natsuki will do anything to change it back. So the Principle summons a hairdresser from the Devil World to see if he can help.
May 26, 2013, midnight
S1E53 - Love Rival?
Chiyo and Ryuu visit the nursery again.
June 9, 2013, midnight
S1E54 - Mao-chan's Umbrella
Honoka buys Mao an umbrella in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. However, it's too early still and it won't rain! So Mao enlists Karin's magic...
June 16, 2013, midnight
S1E55 - Let's Go To The Devil World!
The Principle, Ms Itou, Rai, Karin, Mao and Pepe go on a school trip to Pepe's house in the Devil World!
June 23, 2013, midnight
S1E56 - The Secret of Pepe's House
Everybody is enjoying their stay at Pepe's house in the Devil World until they discover the toilet has a secret...
June 30, 2013, midnight
S1E57 - Lady of the Toilet
The toilet in Pepe's house is haunted! This is the perfect chance for Mao to try and get over his fear of ghosts and make a friend in the process.
July 7, 2013, midnight
S1E58 - Karin-chan's Battle
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Sept. 1, 2013, midnight
S1E59 - Rai-chan's Bed-wetting
None
Sept. 8, 2013, midnight
S1E60 - Guess What I Am?
None
Sept. 15, 2013, midnight
S1E61 - When I Grow Up...
None
Sept. 22, 2013, midnight
S1E62 - Let's Go To The Mountain!
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Oct. 6, 2013, midnight
S1E63 - A New Teacher?
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Oct. 13, 2013, midnight
S1E64 - What's a Butler?
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Oct. 20, 2013, midnight
S1E65 - Karin's Big Challenge!
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Oct. 27, 2013, midnight
S1E66 - Battle With Clay!
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Nov. 10, 2013, midnight
S1E67 - Mao-chan and Little Red Riding Hood
None
Nov. 17, 2013, midnight
S1E68 - Walk with Dad
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Nov. 24, 2013, midnight
S1E69 - Mao-chan's Christmas
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Dec. 1, 2013, midnight
S1E70 - Motchy of the Mochi
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Jan. 5, 2014, midnight
S1E71 - Getting Rid of the Tooth Cavity!
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Jan. 12, 2014, midnight
S1E72 - Everyone's Morning
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Jan. 19, 2014, midnight
S1E73 - Enchou-sensei's Cold
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Jan. 26, 2014, midnight
S1E74 - Mao-chan Goes to Space!
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Feb. 9, 2014, midnight
S1E75 - Back Home With Everyone!
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Feb. 16, 2014, midnight
Network: NHK
Episode Runtime: 5 min.
Season Runtime: 375 min.
Released: Oct. 10, 2011
Last Air Date: Feb. 16, 2014, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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