What is Full Moon O Sagashite?#
Full Moon O Sagashite (also known as Looking for the Full Moon) is a poignant blend of drama, romance, and supernatural elements. The story follows 12-year-old Mitsuki, a girl with a deep passion for singing and a promise made to her childhood love. However, her dreams are threatened by a form of throat cancer.
Her life takes a supernatural turn when she encounters Takuto and Meroko, two shinigami (gods of death). Upon discovering she has limited time to live, Mitsuki’s determination to become a singer leads the sympathetic shinigami to help her by transforming her into a 16-year-old girl.
If you are looking to dive into this emotional journey, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When asking “is the anime finished?”, it is important to look at the source material. The anime adaptation, Looking for the Full Moon, aired from April 2002 to March 2003. However, the original manga by Arina Tanemura ran from January 2002 until June 2004.
Because the manga continued for over a year after the anime concluded, viewers who watch only the anime may find that it does not cover the entire scope of the original story. For those seeking the most complete and satisfying conclusion to Mitsuki’s journey, continuing with the source material is highly recommended. You can buy the Full Moon O Sagashite manga here.
Audience Appeal: Who Should Watch This?#
This series is best suited for viewers who enjoy high-emotional stakes and thematic depth. Its primary appeal lies in the intersection of several popular themes:
- Music and Ambition: The drive to achieve a dream against all odds.
- Magical Girl Elements: The supernatural transformation of the protagonist.
- Supernatural Drama: The presence of shinigami and the exploration of life and death.
If you enjoy stories that balance heartbreaking drama with romantic longing and a touch of the occult, this is a must-watch. While you’re enjoying the series, feel free to support our site on Ko-fi to help us keep investigating more titles!
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on how deep you want to go into the franchise, there are a few ways to approach this series. For a detailed look at how the titles connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
Release Order#
If you want to experience the content as it originally came out:
- Looking for the Full Moon (Main Anime Series)
- Full Moon o Sagashite: Cute Cute Adventure (Anime Spinoff)
Completionist Order#
For those who want every single piece of content available:
- Looking for the Full Moon (Main Anime Series)
- Full Moon o Sagashite: Cute Cute Adventure (Anime Spinoff)
- Full Moon O Sagashite (Manga)
The “Source Material” Route#
For viewers who enjoy the anime but want the full story without necessarily watching every spinoff:
- Looking for the Full Moon (Main Anime Series)
- Full Moon O Sagashite (Manga)
Latest News and Availability#
If you’ve been searching for a way to watch this classic, there is great news. Recent licensing efforts have brought the series back into the spotlight. AnimEigo announced the release of the Looking for the Full Moon anime with a full English dub, and the title has also been associated with RetroCrush.
Whether you are returning to the series or discovering it for the first time, it is a great time to collect Full Moon O Sagashite merchandise and relive the magic of Mitsuki’s songs.
Full Moon O Sagashite • manga • 2002-01 to 2004-06 (Ribon)
└─(adaptation)→ Looking for the Full Moon • anime • 2002-04-06 to 2003-03-29
└─(spinoff)→ Full Moon o Sagashite: Cute Cute Adventure • anime • 2002-11
