What is Jewelpet?#
Jewelpet is a magical series that blends the “Magical Girl” and “school” themes. The story begins in Jewel Land, where a group of magicians turns the Jewelpets into Jewel Charms to allow them to rest in the Dream Forest. However, due to a mishap involving a pelican delivery and a strong wind, these charms are scattered across Earth.
Ruby, a Jewelpet who missed the initial transformation, is sent to Earth to retrieve her friends. There, she meets Rinko, a student who discovers Ruby after a shooting star falls into her water glass. Together with Rinko’s friend Minami and a boy named Keigo Tatewaki—who works for an organization linked to the magicians of Jewel Land—they must gather all the Jewelpets before an evil Jewelpet named Diana finds them first.
If you are looking to dive into this magical world, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to start your journey.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When asking “Is Jewelpet finished?”, the answer depends on how you view the franchise. The original series ran from 2009 to 2010, and the franchise expanded significantly over the following years with various spinoffs and sequels, reaching a peak of several TV shows by 2015. While the main sequence of TV shows seems to have concluded its primary run, there have been subsequent related releases, such as Jewelpet: Attack Travel! in 2022.
Because the series is structured around multiple spinoffs and different iterations, viewers can find satisfying conclusions within the individual series. If you want to collect all the lore and character arcs, you will likely want to explore the wide array of spinoffs rather than searching for a single overarching source material conclusion.
For those who love the characters, you might also want to buy Jewelpet merchandise to celebrate your favorite pets!
Audience and Appeal#
Jewelpet is best suited for audiences who enjoy:
- Magical Girl Tropes: The series heavily features magic and the bond between humans and magical creatures.
- School Settings: Much of the character interaction takes place within a school environment.
- Cute Aesthetics: With a focus on “Jewel Pets,” the visual appeal is high for those who enjoy colorful, magical creatures.
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Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the Jewelpet universe can be tricky because of the high number of spinoffs. To help you decide, we have outlined a few ways to approach the series. For a detailed visualization of how these shows connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
Release Order#
If you want to experience the franchise as it aired, follow the dates:
- Jewelpet (2009)
- Jewelpet Twinkle (2010)
- Jewelpet Sunshine (2011)
- Eiga Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess (2012)
- Jewelpet Kira☆Deco—! (2012)
- Jewelpet Happiness (2013)
- Jewelpet Twinkle: The Rainbow of Smiles Doki Doki! (2013)
- Lady Jewelpet (2014)
- Jewelpet: Magical Change (2015)
- Jewelpet: Attack Travel! (2022)
Recommended Order for Newcomers#
We recommend starting with the original Jewelpet (2009) to understand the basic premise of Jewel Land and the mission to retrieve the Jewel Charms. From there, you can follow the spinoff chain starting with Jewelpet Twinkle.
Completionist Order#
For those who want every single piece of content, we suggest following the release order strictly, ensuring you include the Eiga Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess movie and the later related project Jewelpet: Attack Travel!.
Source Material Path#
While the anime is the primary way most fans consume the story, you can supplement your experience by buying the manga or light novels to see how the stories differ or expand upon the anime’s plot.
Jewelpet • anime • 2009-04-05 to 2010-03-28
└─(spinoff)→ Jewelpet Twinkle • anime • 2010-04-03
└─(spinoff)→ Jewelpet Sunshine • anime • 2011-04-09 to 2012-03-31
└─(sequel)→ Jewelpet Kira☆Deco—! • anime • 2012-04-07 to 2013-03-30
└─(spinoff)→ Jewelpet Happiness • anime • 2013-04-06
└─(spinoff)→ Lady Jewelpet • anime • 2014-04-05
└─(spinoff)→ Jewelpet: Magical Change • anime • 2015-04-04 to 2015-12-26
└─(sequel)→ Jewelpet Twinkle: The Rainbow of Smiles Doki Doki! • anime • 2013-07-22
└─(related)→ Eiga Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess • anime • 2012-08-11
└─(related)→ Jewelpet: Attack Travel! • anime • 2022-05-14
