Yuji Ueda
Deji Devil
Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat (2002)
Season 1
Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat is the prequel to the popular anime series Di Gi Charat. It features Princess Dejiko and Puchiko as young children home at planet Di Gi Charat. The two and their friends Meek and Rinna set off to bring happiness to the citizens of planet Di Gi Charat, while Piyoko and Deji Devil try to stop them.
Released Jan. 5, 2002
Episode 5 min
None+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Comedy, Drama, Family, Kids
Keywords: tmdb.anime, imdb.princess, imdb.cat-girl, imdb.anime-animation, mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.anime-dub
Network: ANIMAX
S1E1 - The First Story-nyo!
After reading about a famous philanthropist, Dejiko wishes to abandon her princess duties to go out and help people throughout Di Gi Charat. But escaping the castle walls is easier said than done.
Jan. 5, 2002, midnight
S1E2 - A Mysterious Cake Shop-nyo!
Dejiko, Puchiko, and Gema are walking along until they come across a line of people before a cake shop. Because the baker, Rinna, sleeps in often, there's no telling when it'll open. So the trio takes matter into their own hands with Dejiko naturally leading the way. They learn a valuable baking lesson and in the process make a new friend.
Jan. 9, 2002, midnight
S1E3 - We're Going to Catch a Cat Thief-nyo!
Right after the narcoleptic Rinna decides to join the gang, a cat leaps on Dejiko's face. All make an ill start with another girl by named MeeK who is in hot pursuit of the cat because it stole a fish from her family's shop. In helping MeeK set traps, all learn how deep the cat's reasons run.
Jan. 12, 2002, midnight
S1E4 - Who is the Best Child-nyo?
New antagonists Deji Devil and Piyoko have arrived on Di Gi Charat to make everyone sad. When Dejiko and company (MeeK now a part of the team) pass them by, the duo picks up information about a contest to decide the best behaved child. But when Piyoko cheats her way to the top, the prize is less than what she expected.
Jan. 26, 2002, midnight
S1E5 - Become a Star-nyo!
Dejiko is asked to replace a movie star who's been rushed to the hospital. However, a mischievous boy also has the same intentions.
Feb. 2, 2002, midnight
S1E6 - Being an Actress is Hard-nyo!
Piyoko and Deji Devil introduce themselves to the heroes, who don't consider them a threat. The duo intends on injuring Dejiko if they weren't as airheaded as her and her friends.
Feb. 9, 2002, midnight
S1E7 - I am Going to be a Good Actress-nyo!
Dejiko finally starts filming with Piyoko ruining things at every turn.
Feb. 16, 2002, midnight
S1E8 - Leave the Last Scene to Me-nyo!
More filmmaking craziness abound! The crew is scared off by a ghost, so Dejiko and company pick up slack in teaching a little girl how to ride a bike. But the girl isn't what she seems.
Feb. 23, 2002, midnight
S1E9 - Noisy Bell Ringer-nyo!
Irritated at catching his favorite show too late, Deji Devil makes the bell tower attendees - Dejiko and company - put in overtime.
March 2, 2002, midnight
S1E10 - Art is Hard-nyo!
Dejiko, Puchiko, Rinna, MeeK, and Gema balance between belltower responsibilities and aiding an artist who has yet to paint something.
March 9, 2002, midnight
S1E11 - The Magic Dress and the Party-nyo!
Dejiko and Puchiko are whisked off to a fancy party at the castle. Rinna and MeeK also wish to attend but haven't anything nice to wear until the sneaky Deji Devil lends a hand.
March 16, 2002, midnight
S1E12 - Let's Make Fun Times-nyo!
One strike of the belltower's bell sends a time-travelling boy falling out. The gang can't make up their minds which point in time they want to visit...or can they?
March 23, 2002, midnight
S1E13 - Di Gi Charat's Thieving Squad Arrives
Calling themselves the Phantom Thieves of Di Gi Charat, the gang continues helping people Robin Hood-style. A greedy toy collector enlists the aid of Piyoko and Deji Devil, who have their own plans for his spoils.
March 30, 2002, midnight
S1E14 - What's Truly Pretty-nyo?
A brother and sister want to see the stars, but light pollution from a nearby amusement park hinders the opportunity. And Piyoko literally goes Sherlock Holmes when she and the carnival believe the Phantom Thieves plan on stealing the park's glass imitation diamond.
April 6, 2002, midnight
S1E15 - The Big Mr. Dolphin Saving Operation-nyo!
The Phantom Thieves try their hand at freeing a dolphin from a dirty tank.
April 13, 2002, midnight
S1E16 - The Digi Charat Thief Gang's Big Pinch-nyo!
Deji Devil has studied the Phantom Thieves for a while, and now Detective Piyoko is ready to stop them at all costs. However, even though she does trap them, the valuables at stake aren't what they seem.
April 20, 2002, midnight
S1E17 - Yoo-hoo, Dijiko-pirate-nyo!
MeeK's family's fish market is facing a crisis: nothing available except empty carts and sea slugs. So Dejiko vows they'll get to the bottom of this and, if not find more products, then go treasure-hunting as pirates.
April 27, 2002, midnight
S1E18 - The Big Treasure Searching Adventure-nyo
News of the gang's pirate exploits reaches a certain two, who give the unsuspecting five a map to a trap-filled cave.
May 4, 2002, midnight
S1E19 - Enter! The King of the Seas!
The reason for an empty fish market and empty ocean is revealed in the midst of MeeK's sea slug nightmares: a mountain-sized whale she knows as the King of the Seas. The poor cetacean has an anchor caught in his tail, which can only be removed by Dejiko's eye lasers.
May 11, 2002, midnight
S1E20 - Whose Treasure is it?!
Everybody except Puchiko is ready to give up the treasure hunt. Just when they finally find something, Deji Devil and Piyoko come back for more and in the process cause an eruption. Again, the prize isn't what it seems.
May 18, 2002, midnight
S1E21 - Panyo Panyo Machine in an Intense Race!
Deji Devil enters Piyoko in a race to make up for her snubbed allowance. But winning is easier said than done for all participants, especially when Puchiko and MeeK wax competitive against each other.
May 25, 2002, midnight
S1E22 - Fierce! It's the Pig Race!
In an event continuing where the previous episode last left off, a pig larger than several others is ridiculed by all except one because of his great size.
June 1, 2002, midnight
S1E23 - Going Down the River with Love and a Guide!
The same race as before continues with a boat race. Team Dejiko and Team MeeK get their oars stuck in underwater glue while Team Piyoko proceeds ahead. To complicate things further, a lost mermaid needs help to return to the sea.
June 8, 2002, midnight
S1E24 - Settling It with Eggs! The Finals!
Only Team Piyoko and Team Dejiko remain. Both find an egg in the race's conclusion and argue over what animal laid it.
June 15, 2002, midnight
S1E25 - Disappeared!? The Doughnut Incident!
Dejiko and MeeK argue over who keeps eating up their doughnuts with Rinna, Gema, and Puchiko listening on the side. A closer analysis exposes the culprit to be a hungry ghost.
June 22, 2002, midnight
S1E26 - A Huge Commotion at the Ghost Mansion!
After witnessing Dejiko and her friends stop ghosts from terrorizing people in a park, a wealthy man requests their services for his mansion.
July 1, 2002, midnight
S1E27 - I Want to Say I'm Sorry!
A boy needs help apologizing to his grandfather, whose spirit can't leave, for losing a toy airplane and dumping the blame on the dead family member.
July 8, 2002, midnight
S1E28 - Infiltrate! The Ghost Mansion!
Piyoko and Deji Devil prank others at a mansion different from the last. But when more players enter the fray, new madness ensues.
July 15, 2002, midnight
S1E29 - Princess Dejiko is Targeted!
A kidnap threat leads to Dejiko being protected by a washed-up bodyguard accompanied by a deceptive yet desperate secretary.
July 22, 2002, midnight
S1E30 - A Puppy Love Story!
Inspired by the last escapade, Dejiko and company take up jobs as bodyguards for a dog with an admirer.
July 29, 2002, midnight
S1E31 - From the Bodyguard, With Love!
Now the group works for a famous pop singer with whom Gema is smitten. A voice change invoked by Deji Devil adds on to the difficulty.
Aug. 5, 2002, midnight
S1E32 - Welcome to Planet Di Gi Charat!
The gang guards what appears as a visiting prince and gives him a wonderfully wild time. And when it comes to him, MeeK is lovestruck.
Aug. 12, 2002, midnight
S1E33 - A Grandma is the Prince's Match?!
Everybody goes "Sleeping Beauty" as Dejiko and company - somehow turned into fairies - seek out Princess Piyoko's true love, a prince who's staying by the side of an old woman waiting for HER true love.
Aug. 19, 2002, midnight
S1E34 - Flute-Playing Battle! Summon the Storm!
Parody of The Pied Piper! Dejiko, Puchiko, Rinna, MeeK, and Gema compete against Piyoko and Deji Devil to rid a town of a rat infestation. Too bad none of them are professionals.
Aug. 26, 2002, midnight
S1E35 - Welcome to the Gingerbread House!
The "happy house" Deji Devil and Piyoko have to lure children in stinks. Piyoko has an idea: Why not make a gingerbread house? But even with the skills an expert baker imparts, convincing potential customers is another thing.
Sept. 2, 2002, midnight
S1E36 - Transform with Fighting Spirit?!
In this rendition of "The Little Mermaid", the gang helps a mermaid keep from turning herself into sea foam and win the heart of the man she loves.
Sept. 9, 2002, midnight
S1E37 - Trap! Trap? The Kitten Rescue Squad!
In their first mission as the Di Gi Charat Rescue Team, the gang attempts rescuing a kitten stuck atop a pole. As always, leave it to Piyoko and Deji Devil to ruin things, and Dejiko ends up being the one who needs help.
Sept. 16, 2002, midnight
S1E38 - Looking Out for Fire is a Source of Fires!
The Di Gi Charat Rescue Team works hard at putting out fires. But because of their overzealous attitudes and Piyoko's cunning, they may be doing more harm than good.
Sept. 23, 2002, midnight
S1E39 - The Treasure of a Stubborn Old Man!
An old man ends up helping the Di Gi Charat Rescue Team rather than vice versa when they find him and a mysterious companion situated inside a rock house.
Sept. 30, 2002, midnight
S1E40 - I'll Always, Always Protect You!
An unknown voice leads the Di Gi Charat Rescue Team around the landscape in a need for ecological awareness.
Sept. 30, 2002, midnight
S1E41 - Victory! Nap? It's the Long Distance Relay Race!
The gang enters a race to win a lifetime supply of snacks. Although Rinna tends to be slow and sleepy, everyone will be surprised to see how she shines this time.
Sept. 30, 2002, midnight
S1E42 - Shine, the First Star of Victory!
An amateur baseball team needs encouragement only the group can share.
Sept. 30, 2002, midnight
S1E43 - The Injury, the Shot and the Promise!
The gang aids a disheartened soccer player who made a promise to his younger brother.
Sept. 30, 2002, midnight
S1E44 - Serve! Receive! Big Explositon!
Dejiko wants to enter a tennis competition by herself in order to win a free house, prompting her friends to join forces with Piyoko and Deji Devil. What are the princess' intentions?
Sept. 30, 2002, midnight
S1E45 - What Will happen, What To Do?! It's Christmas!
Christmastime has reached the group's hometown, but Santa Claus is nowhere to be found!
March 27, 2003, midnight
S1E46 - It's a Mysterious Handmade Present!
With Christmas on its way, Piyoko and Deji Devil are more than itching to make everybody sad. But not even a brain-buster of a present description can stop Santa and his helpers both new and old.
March 27, 2003, midnight
S1E47 - Deji Devil's Counterattack!
Deji Devil pulls out all the stops to get Christmas cancelled.
April 3, 2003, midnight
S1E48 - It's the Panyo Panyo Christmas Party!
Sadness won't reign supreme as long as Dejiko and her friends have a say in it. And in closing, even grouches can't resist the surrounding cheer.
April 3, 2003, midnight
Network: ANIMAX
Episode Runtime: 5 min.
Season Runtime: 240 min.
Released: Jan. 5, 2002
Last Air Date: April 3, 2003, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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