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{{Short description|Japanese manga series}}
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| image           = Magical Taruruto vol 01.png
| caption         = First {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volume cover
| ja_kanji        = まじかる☆タルるートくん
| ja_romaji       = Majikaru Tarurūto-kun
| genre           = [[Fantasy comedy]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Pinon|first=Matthieu|title=#TBT : Golden Boy|url=https://animeland.fr/2020/10/29/tbt-golden-boy/|website=Animeland|access-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627142217/https://animeland.fr/2020/10/29/tbt-golden-boy/|archive-date=June 27, 2022|language=fr|date=October 29, 2020|quote=En 1992, Tatsuya Egawa est devenu une véritable star auprès des lecteurs du Shônen Jump avec ''Talulu le Magicien'', comédie fantastique saupoudrée d’une pincée d’érotisme.|url-status=live}}</ref><!-- Genres should be based on what reliable sources list them as and not on personal interpretations. Limit of the three most relevant genres in accordance with [[MOS:A&M]]. -->
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{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type            = manga
| author          = [[Tatsuya Egawa]]
| publisher       = [[Shueisha]]
| publisher_en    = {{English manga publisher|NA=Manga Planet}}
| demographic     = {{Transliteration|ja|[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]}}
| imprint         = [[Jump Comics]]
| magazine        = [[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]
| first           = November 14, 1988
| last            = September 21, 1992
| volumes         = 21
| volume_list     =
}}
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{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type            = tv series
| title           = Magical Taluluto
| director        = Masahiko Ohkura
| producer        = 
| writer          = Yoshiyuki Suga
| music           = [[Seiji Yokoyama]]
| studio          = [[Toei Animation]]
| network         = [[All-Nippon News Network|ANN]] ([[Asahi Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]], [[TV Asahi]])
| first           = September 2, 1990
| last            = May 10, 1992
| episodes        = 87
| episode_list    = List of Magical Taruruto episodes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type            = film
| director        = Shigeyasu Yamauchi
| producer        = 
| writer          = Yoshiyuki Suga
| music           = Seiji Yokoyama
| studio          = Toei Animation
| released        = March 9, 1991
| runtime         = 45 minutes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type            = film
| title           = Magical Taluluto: Magic Battle of the Friendship
| director        = [[Hiroyuki Kakudou]]
| producer        = 
| writer          = Yoshiyuki Suga
| music           = Seiji Yokoyama
| studio          = Toei Animation
| released        = July 20, 1991
| runtime         = 45 minutes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type            = film
| title           = Magical Taluluto: My Favorite Takoyaki
| director        = Yukio Kaizawa
| writer          = Yoshiyuki Suga
| music           = Seiji Yokoyama
| studio          = Toei Animation
| released        = March 7, 1992
| runtime         = 45 minutes
}}
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{{nihongo|'''''Magical Taruruto'''''|まじかる☆タルるートくん|Majikaru Tarurūto[[-kun]]|lead=yes}}, also known as '''''Magical Taluluto''''',{{efn|The series is known as ''Magical Taruruto-kun'' in Japan. ''Magical Taluluto'' is the title used internationally by Toei Animation and ''Magical Taruruto'' was used by Manga Planet for its English release.}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Magical Taluluto|url=http://corp.toei-anim.co.jp/english/film/magical_taluluto.php|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003060449/http://corp.toei-anim.co.jp/english/film/magical_taluluto.php|archive-date=October 3, 2011}}</ref> is a Japanese [[manga]] series written and illustrated by [[Tatsuya Egawa]]. It was serialized in [[Shueisha]]'s [[Shōnen manga|{{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} manga]] magazine ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' from November 1988 to September 1992, with its chapters collected in 21 {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volumes. The manga was published digitally in North America by Manga Planet in 2020. 

An 87-episode [[anime]] television series adaptation animated by [[Toei Animation]], was broadcast on [[TV Asahi]] from September 1990 to May 1992. Three feature anime films along with several video games based on the anime were released from 1991 to 1992.

By November 2020, the manga had over 12.6 million copies in circulation.

==Premise==
In Tokyo, there lived an outcast fifth grader named Honmaru Edojo who is a naughty youngster and one of the most trodden-upon losers in his class. He is in love with a smart and pretty girl in his class named Iyona Kawai, but is frequently humiliated in front of her thanks to the school's bully, Jabao Jaba, his companion Korekiyo Ryouguchiya and Iyona's mean-spirited friend, Rui Ijigawa. After a bad day at school and since almost everyone in town hates him for who he is, his misery and negative emotions reach its peak and nearly took its toll on him until he accidentally summons the great wizard, Taruruto. Since becoming friends, Taruruto uses his magical powers to help Honmaru deal with all his hardships and other challenges. Later conflicts arise when new students like the narcissistic egotist Tsutomu Harako, and much later the troubled twins, Neyo and Nezo Zakenja all transfer to Honmaru's school, all while the dark wizard Rivar attempts to eradicate Taruruto to divert the attention of fellow young wizard, Mimora, who is madly in love in Taruruto.

==Characters==
===Main characters===
;{{Nihongo|Taruruto|タルるート|Tarurūto}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Tarako]]<ref name="Toei">{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる★タルるートくん|url=http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/lineup/tv/taru/|publisher=[[Toei Animation]]|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040612024659/http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/lineup/tv/taru/|archive-date=June 12, 2004|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:A young self-proclaimed wizard accidentally summoned by Honmaru. He and Honmaru quickly become best friends and is often used by Honmaru to perform several deeds that allow him to get the upperhand in life. Despite the title he gives himself, his magic only lasts 10 minutes which often puts Honmaru in a bind, and that is assuming it does fall flat on their faces or produce some other unwarranted effect. He enjoys eating [[takoyaki]] above anything else.
;{{Nihongo|Honmaru Edojo|江戸城 本丸|Edojō Honmaru}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Minami Takayama]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:A blue-haired boy is the town outcast, frequently bullied by classmates for his poor academic and athletic performance. His lewd and mischievous behavior further alienates him, earning the disdain of those around him. Through Taruruto's magic, others begin to perceive him more favorably. Over time, he matures and discovers his inner strength as he faces difficult trials and challenges.
;{{Nihongo|Iyona Kawai|河合 伊代菜|Kawai Iyona}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Yumi Tōma]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:An elegant and kindhearted daughter of a wealthy family who Honmaru is in love with. Though she has mature features for her age, she is around the same height as her peers, almost always dresses modestly, and has a pure, caring, and honest personality. Unlike Honmaru she is also very talented, getting the top grades in her class and being a skilled athlete. Like Honmaru, she sees Taruruto as a surrogate young brother and despite his flaws, she may have some secret feelings towards Honmaru.

===Supporting characters===
;{{Nihongo|Rui Ijigawa|伊知川 累|Ijigawa Rui}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Kazuko Sugiyama]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:Iyona's best friend, who is a cunning and mean-spirited prankster. Like Iyona, she has secret feelings for Honmaru, but hers are more overt. Despite that, she spends much of her time bullying and harassing Honmaru, the result of being rejected by him when they were younger.
;{{Nihongo|Jabao Jaba|邪馬 じゃば夫}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Yoku Shioya]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:Honmaru's obese and ugly childhood bully whose grades are just as bad as his. Despite his weight, he is very muscular and has strong punches. He spends his time beating up Honmaru and often takes his anger out on him even when in the rare instances where he tries to help him. Over time, he becomes less dominant in power as new students keep overpowering him, which reveals his hidden cowardly nature. Despite his violent temper, he cares about his closest clasmates deep down.
;{{Nihongo|Korekiyo Ryoguchiya|両口屋 是清|Ryōguchiya Korekiyo}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Megumi Urawa]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:A short-statured kid who acts as Jabao's sidekick. While Jabao has terrible grades, Korekiyo is a weakling with no money and is unpopular with girls. While he seems polite and proper at first glance, he is a smartmouth who often speaks in proverbs and idioms, often taking shots on Honmaru. In the anime, he always serves as the commentator for any sporting events.
;{{Nihongo|Mari Oaya|大綾 真理|Ōaya Mari}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Hiromi Tsuru]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:A young and strong-willed teacher who is the homeroom teacher of the main cast. While presenting herself as strict during school hours, she is infamous for using corporal punishment to discipline her students (whenever they break the school rules, act naughty and violate policies) and protégés. Despite this knowledge, she is a passionate and tomboyish lady who has extensive knowledge on sports and jumps at the opportunity for her and her students to compete in some new game. At home, she is laid back and often seen cooking and exercising.
;{{Nihongo|Tsutomu Harako|原子 力|Harako Tsutomu}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Ryō Horikawa]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:A wealthy transfer student who thinks highly of himself. He is very tall, and has such a mature and developed physique and face that he is often mistaken for an adult. He often boasts about being the junior champion of all sorts of challenges, whether they be genuine competitions or mundane and bizarre feats he clearly made up on the spot. He becomes Honmaru's main rival and bully throughout the series because of their mutual love for Iyona and because Harako is quick to challenge him to any competition.
;{{Nihongo|Neyo Zakenja|座剣邪 寧代|Zakenja Nēyo}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Mitsuko Horie]]<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:堀江美都子(Mitsuko Horie)|url=http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=02730&namecode=5|website=Voice Artist Database|publisher=GamePlaza -Haruka-|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605160601/http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=02730&namecode=5|archive-date=June 5, 2015|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:A troubled delinquent girl who transfers to the main cast's classroom.
;{{Nihongo|Nezo Zakenja|座剣邪 寧蔵|Zakenja Nēzō}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Hirotaka Suzuoki]]<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:鈴置洋孝(Hirotaka Suzuoki)|url=http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=00381&namecode=2|website=Voice Artist Database|publisher=GamePlaza -Haruka-|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605214819/http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=00381&namecode=2|archive-date=June 5, 2015|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:Neyo's twin brother who also transferred to their school, but has a different homeroom. He eventually becomes Honmaru's ultimate rival and bully. During a martial arts tournament, he once tried to take advantage of Honmaru's negative emotions and use them as his power source and to be exact, brainwash him, but this backfires as Honmaru resists the negative emotions himself.
;{{Nihongo|Shogunnosuke Edojo|江戸城 将軍之介|Edojō Shogunnosuke}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Hideyuki Hori]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:Honmaru's father is a passionate and energetic picture book artist. Skilled in various martial arts, he acts as Honmaru's primary trainer, preparing him for competitions. Despite his role as a mentor, he shares his son's tendency toward lewd behavior.
;{{Nihongo|Chizuru Edojo|江戸城 千鶴|Edojō Chizuru}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Chieko Honda]]<ref name="Toei"/>}}
:Honmaru's kind and friendly mother who married Shogunnosuke at a young age.
;{{Nihongo|Matsugoro Naniwa|浪速 松五郎|Naniwa Matsugorō}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Takeshi Aono]]<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:青野武(Takesi Aono)＝伊集院源一郎|url=http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=00762&namecode=0|website=Voice Artist Database|publisher=GamePlaza -Haruka-|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041341/http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=00762&namecode=0|archive-date=March 4, 2016|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:A takoyaki chef from Osaka who is in love with Mari Oaya.
;{{Nihongo|Tamamie|玉みえ}}
:{{Voiced by|{{ill|Hinako Yoshino|ja|芳野日向子}}<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:芳野日向子(Hinako Yoshino)＝金丸日向子|url=http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=00485&namecode=7|website=Voice Artist Database|publisher=GamePlaza -Haruka-|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605221134/http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=00485&namecode=7|archive-date=June 5, 2015|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:The crystal ball that Taruruto wears around his neck.
;{{Nihongo|Ria Kinakamo|りあ・キナカーモ|Ria Kinakāmo}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Yuriko Yamamoto]]<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:山本百合子(Yuriko Yamamoto)|url=http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=02374&namecode=7|website=Voice Artist Database|publisher=GamePlaza -Haruka-|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106022151/http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=02374&namecode=7|archive-date=January 6, 2012|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:Taruruto's older sister who comes to Earth to search for Taruruto. She lets him stay and decides to hang around for herself.
;{{Nihongo|Mimora|ミモラ}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Kumiko Nishihara]]<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:西原久美子(Nishihara Kumiko)＝杉田鹿美＝白石杏|url=http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=00396&namecode=4|website=Voice Artist Database|publisher=GamePlaza -Haruka-|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304215927/http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=00396&namecode=4|archive-date=March 4, 2016|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:Taruruto's self-proclaimed love-interest who gets jealous of anyone who becomes close to him.
;{{Nihongo|Niruru|にるる}}
:{{Voiced by|{{ill|Mayumi Seto|ja|瀬戸真由美}}<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:瀬戸真由美(Mayumi Seto)|url=http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=02808&namecode=2|website=Voice Artist Database|publisher=GamePlaza -Haruka-|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150606005715/http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=02808&namecode=2|archive-date=June 6, 2015|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:A strange creature who is like a pet to Taruruto. It has the ability to shapeshift into an exact replica of any living being.
;{{Nihongo|Rivar|ライバー|Raibā}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Teiyū Ichiryūsai]]<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:一龍斎貞友(Teiyuu Ichiryuusai)＝鈴木みえ＝鈴木三枝|url=http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=02231&namecode=0|website=Voice Artist Database|publisher=GamePlaza -Haruka-|access-date=October 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811220523/http://gph.sakura.ne.jp/va_memo/system/vadb.cgi?action=view_ind&value=02231&namecode=0|archive-date=August 11, 2014|language=ja}}</ref>}}
:An evil dark wizard who views himself as Taruruto's rival. He is in love with Mimora and pulls insidious tricks, ranging from spiteful to near-fatal on both Taruruto and Honmaru to deviate Mimora's attention to him.

==Media==
===Manga===
Written and illustrated by [[Tatsuya Egawa]], ''Magical Taruruto'' was serialized in [[Shueisha]]'s [[Shōnen manga|{{Transliteration|ja|shōnen}} manga]] magazine ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' from November 14, 1988,<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:週刊少年ジャンプ 1988年49|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M543873|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912221513/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M543873|archive-date=September 12, 2023|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> to September 21, 1992.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:週刊少年ジャンプ 1992年40|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M543681|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912221615/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M543681|archive-date=September 12, 2023|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> Shueisha collected its chapters in 21 {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volumes, released from July 15, 1989,<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる☆タルるートくん 1|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M255072|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912222147/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M255072|archive-date=September 12, 2023|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> to March 9, 1993.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる☆タルるートくん 21|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M255026|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912222237/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M255026|archive-date=September 12, 2023|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref>

In July 2020, Manga Planet announced that they had licensed the series for an English digital release on its platform, starting on August 7 of that same year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|title=Manga Planet Licenses Salary Man Kintaro, Charge!! Men's School, Peacock King More Manga|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/manga-planet-licenses-salary-man-kintaro-charge-men-school-peacock-king-more-manga/.162367|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=July 30, 2020|date=July 29, 2020|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803012246/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-29/manga-planet-licenses-salary-man-kintaro-charge-men-school-peacock-king-more-manga/.162367|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Volumes====
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|RelDate   = July 1989
|ISBN     = 4-08-871531-4
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|VolumeNumber = 2
|RelDate   = September 1989
|ISBN     = 4-08-871532-2
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 3
|RelDate   = November 1989
|ISBN     = 4-08-871533-0
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 4
|RelDate   = January 1990
|ISBN     = 4-08-871534-9
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 5
|RelDate   = March 1990
|ISBN     = 4-08-871535-7
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 6
|RelDate   = May 1990
|ISBN     = 4-08-871536-5
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 7
|RelDate   = July 1990
|ISBN     = 4-08-871537-3
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 8
|RelDate   = September 1990
|ISBN     = 4-08-871538-1
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 9
|RelDate   = November 1990
|ISBN     = 4-08-871539-X
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 10
|RelDate   = January 1991
|ISBN     = 4-08-871540-3
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 11
|RelDate   = March 1991
|ISBN     = 4-08-871541-1
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 12
|RelDate   = June 1991
|ISBN     = 4-08-871542-X
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 13
|RelDate   = September 1991
|ISBN     = 4-08-871543-8
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 14
|RelDate   = December 1991
|ISBN     = 4-08-871544-6
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 15
|RelDate   = February 1992
|ISBN     = 4-08-871545-4
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 16
|RelDate   = May 1992
|ISBN     = 4-08-871546-2
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 17
|RelDate   = July 1992
|ISBN     = 4-08-871547-0
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 18
|RelDate   = September 1992
|ISBN     = 4-08-871548-9
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 19
|RelDate   = November 1992
|ISBN     = 4-08-871549-7
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 20
|RelDate   = January 1993
|ISBN     = 4-08-871559-4
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 21
|RelDate   = March 1993
|ISBN     = 4-08-871560-8
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===Anime===
{{See also|List of Magical Taruruto episodes{{!}}List of ''Magical Taruruto'' episodes}}
An 87-episode [[anime]] television series adaptation, produced by [[Asahi Broadcasting Corporation]], [[Asatsu-DK|Asatsu]] and [[Toei Animation]], was broadcast on ABC, [[TV Asahi]] and other stations from September 2, 1990, to May 10, 1992.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる★タルるートくん|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C8657|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912223039/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C8657|archive-date=September 12, 2023|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> The opening theme is "Ore Taruruto", composed by [[Yukihide Takekawa]] and performed [[Tarako]]. The first endings theme is "Kimi to Sekai Seifuku!?" composed by Chiho Kiyooka and performed by Midori Akiyama, while the second is "Taruru Kataburaruru" composed and performed by Tarako.
====Films====
Three theatrical films based on the anime were released. The first one premiered on March 9, 1991;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる★タルるートくん|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C410399|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912224025/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C410399|archive-date=September 12, 2023|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> the second one, {{Nihongo|''Magical Taluluto: Magic Battle of the Friendship''|まじかる★タルるートくん 燃えろ!友情の魔法大戦|Magical Taruruto-kun Moero! Yūjō no Mahō Taisen}}, premiered on July 20 of that same year;<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる★タルるートくん 燃えろ!友情の魔法大戦|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C410427|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912224056/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C410427|archive-date=September 12, 2023|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> and the third one, {{Nihongo|''Magical Taluluto: My Favorite Takoyaki''|まじかる★タルるートくん すき・すき▼*タコ焼きっ!|Magical Taruruto-kun Suki Suki Hot Takoyaki}} premiered on March 7, 1992.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる★タルるートくん すき・すき▼*タコ焼きっ!|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C410465|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912224103/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C410465|archive-date=September 12, 2023|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Video games===
During the series' run, multiple [[video game]]s based on the ''Magical Taruruto'' series were released in the early 1990s. These include games for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]], [[Game Boy]], [[Sega Genesis|Mega Drive]], and [[Game Gear]].

The series was also represented in a few ''Shōnen Jump''-based crossover games like ''[[Famicom Jump II: Saikyō no Shichinin]]'', ''Cult Jump'', and ''Jumputi Heroes''.

{{Video game titles|
{{Video game titles/item
|title=Magical Taruruto-kun: Fantastic World<nowiki>!!</nowiki>
|date={{vgrelease|JP|March 21, 1991<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる☆タルるートくん FANTASTIC WORLD!!|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M727076|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 13, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913010224/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M727076|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|refs=
|release=1991—Family Computer
|notes=
*Published by [[Bandai]].
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title=Magical Taruruto-kun
|date={{vgrelease|JP|June 15, 1991<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる☆タルるートくん|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M756759|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 13, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913010239/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M756759|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|refs=
|release=1991—Game Boy
|notes=
*Published by Bandai.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title=Magical Taruruto-kun
|date={{vgrelease|JP|July 5, 1991<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる☆タルるートくん|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M756758|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 13, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913010245/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M756758|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|refs=
|release=1991—Game Gear
|notes=
*Published by Tsukuda Ideal.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title=Magical Taruruto-kun: Magic Adventure
|date={{vgrelease|JP|March 28, 1992<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる☆タルるートくん MAGIC ADVENTURE|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M756760|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 13, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913010306/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M756760|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|refs=
|release=1992—Super Famicom
|notes=
*Published by Bandai.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title=Magical Taruruto-kun
|article=Magical Taruruto-kun (Mega Drive video game)
|date={{vgrelease|JP|April 24, 1992<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる タルるートくん|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M726794|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 13, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913010333/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M726794|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|refs=
|release=1992—Mega Drive
|notes=
*Developed by [[Game Freak]].
*Published by [[Sega]].
*Directed by [[Ken Sugimori]]; Produced by [[Satoshi Tajiri]]; Music and sounds by [[Junichi Masuda]].
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title=Magical Taruruto-kun 2: Mahō Daibouken
|date={{vgrelease|JP|June 19, 1992<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかるタルるートくん2|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M877944|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 13, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913010400/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M877944|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|refs=
|release=1992—Family Computer
|notes=
*Published by Bandai.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title=Magical Taruruto-kun 2: Rivar Zone Panic<nowiki>!!</nowiki>
|date={{vgrelease|JP|July 10, 1992<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:まじかる☆タルるートくん2 ライバーゾーンパニック!!|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M756761|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=September 13, 2023|language=ja|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913010428/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M756761|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
|refs=
|release=1992—Game Boy
|notes=
*Published by Bandai.
}}
}}

==Reception==
By November 2020, the manga had over 12.6 million copies in circulation.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:漫画『まじかる☆タルるートくん』は後半がすごい？ 激闘バトル、主人公の成長、そして死……ただのギャグ漫画と侮ることなかれ【Kindle Unlimitedおすすめ】|url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/202011/29210142.html|publisher=[[Famitsu]]|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201181325/https://www.famitsu.com/news/202011/29210142.html|archive-date=February 1, 2021|language=ja|date=November 29, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Notes ==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://lineup.toei-anim.co.jp/ja/tv/taru/|Official anime website at Toei Animation}} {{in lang|ja}}
* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024045509/http://www.toei-video.co.jp/DVD/sp21/taru.html|title=Official page for the Japanese DVD collection}} {{in lang|ja}}
* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003060449/http://corp.toei-anim.co.jp/english/film/magical_taluluto.php|title=English anime site at Toei Animation}}
* {{Official website|https://mangaplanet.com/comic/5f2245b4f238f|Official manga website at Manga Planet}}
* {{Anime News Network|manga|4561|Magical Taruruuto-kun}}

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