La Belle Fille Masquée Poitrine

The eleventh entry in the Toei Fushigi Comedy Series. Yuko Murikami stops by a shrine to pray for the new school year. Yuko accidentally breaks the bell and drops it on top of a turtle's head. Because she is the only person that stopped by the shrine in a long time, he grants her the power to become a superheroine, based on another ancient deity. It is her job to protect her neighborhood from the threats it faces. By yelling "Cosmo Magic! Métamorphose!!", she transforms into the Masked Beauty Poitrine!

Action & AdventureComedyFamilyKids

Seasons

1. A Gift From God

Air Date: 1990-01-07

After a chance encounter with a deity, a high schooler is bestowed with mystical powers to become the legendary superhero Poitrine. She must quickly embrace her new identity to stop the Phantom Video Game Boy from terrorizing the neighborhood children.

2. The Shrewd Female MPD Detective

Air Date: 1990-01-14

A corrupt showbiz president attempts to exploit Poitrine’s fame by selling fraudulent merchandise and forcing her into a comedic idol career. As the masked heroine faces this greedy scheme, she must also navigate a tense encounter with a determined police detective.

3. The Cram School's Secret

Air Date: 1990-01-21

Rumors of disappearing "genius" students lead Yuko to a prestigious new cram school with a dark secret. When Kenji is caught in a sinister smuggling ring's trap, Poitrine must infiltrate the academy to stop Japan’s brightest children from being sold to the highest bidder.

4. Napoleon's Ghost

Air Date: 1990-01-28

A beautiful new girl enlists Takuto and his friends to find a legendary vintage, claiming it’s a cure for her nanny. However, the search unearths a family curse and a restless spirit. As the boys fall under a manipulative spell, Poitrine must confront the "most beautiful man in the world."

5. Criminal Doctor Boo

Air Date: 1990-02-04

An international criminal arrives with a bizarre 20-year plan to destroy Japan’s future by turning children into "gourmet zombies." While Detective Honda pursues the villain, Yuko must overcome a crisis of confidence to protect Kazuya from a delicious but dangerous fate.

6. The Pure and Righteous Clipper-wielding Old Woman

Air Date: 1990-02-11

A mysterious "Clipper Granny" is terrorizing the town's youth, forcibly shaving anyone with a flashy hairstyle. When Shinsuke’s fanboy feelings for Poitrine lead him into a rebellious streak, Yuko must go undercover in the world of punk fashion to unmask a barber gone mad.

7. I’m Not an Idol

Air Date: 1990-02-18

Hayato is thrilled to appear on live TV, but his public obsession with Poitrine causes a major family rift on his wedding anniversary. When a group of aggressive "superfans" kidnaps him to force a meeting with their idol, Yuko must stage a rescue while proving that a hero’s duty is justice, not autographs.

8. A Representative's Conspiracy

Air Date: 1990-02-25

When a corrupt politician begins confiscating local children's toys to fund his next election, Yuko accidentally loses a vital piece of her superhero gear in the collection. The plot thickens as the villain plans to smuggle the stolen goods overseas by disguising them as frozen pork cutlets. Poitrine must act fast to retrieve her equipment and stop the ridiculous smuggling ring before the town's beloved toys are gone for good.

9. The Rainbow-Voiced Star

Air Date: 1990-03-04

After a famous pop idol is spotted hiding in the woods, Yuko’s father investigates a bizarre medical conspiracy involving stolen voices. When he is framed for a scandalous crime, Poitrine must uncover the truth behind a doctor's jealous obsession.

10. The Search for the Edison Band

Air Date: 1990-03-11

Reiko Arai sends the boys on a scavenger hunt for a legendary headband that grants instant genius. However, the search turns dangerous when a disgruntled former tutor uses the artifact's power to take his revenge. Poitrine must step in to school the villain.

11. The Fear of the Cotton Mill

Air Date: 1990-03-18

A bizarre predator known as the Fear of the Cotton Mill begins turning victims into silk cocoons. When the Murakami family’s meddling mother is targeted after an aerobics class, Poitrine must unmask the villain behind this high-fashion nightmare.

12. The President's Son

Air Date: 1990-03-25

God returns with an "international crisis" in a briefcase, tasking Poitrine with protecting a sleazy playboy—the son of a deposed dictator. As rumors fly and revolutionaries close in, the heroine must defend her charge despite his questionable character.

13. Secret Counterfeit Money Factory

Air Date: 1990-04-01

Seeking peace to read his comics, Shinsuke stumbles upon a cave housing a sophisticated counterfeiting ring. When he’s pressured into helping the gang's bumbling leader, Poitrine must infiltrate the operation to prevent a financial crisis and save her friend from a life of crime.

14. The Mysterious Whistle

Air Date: 1990-04-08

A mysterious whistling sound begins luring local children into the shadows. As the community panics, Poitrine must identify the supernatural force behind the melody and stop the sinister predator before another child vanishes.

15. Dr. Okay's Visit to Japan

Air Date: 1990-04-15

A world-renowned sports physician arrives in Japan, but his miraculous surgeries hide a sinister secret involving mafia-backed cyborgs. When he targets a local athlete to draw out Poitrine, the heroine must unmask the corrupt doctor before her friends are lost to his dark science.

16. Guardian Spirit of the Arai Family

Air Date: 1990-04-22

When a classmate claims a poltergeist is haunting her school, Detective Honda reluctantly takes the case to outshine Poitrine. However, the supernatural disturbances stem from Oarai, a disgruntled guardian spirit furious at being treated like a common trinket for elementary school romances.

17. The Vanished Carp Streamer

Air Date: 1990-04-29

Kenji is stunned when his family’s festive carp streamers come to life, pleading for help after their mother elopes with a catfish deity. When the deity demands their son as a bride, Poitrine must intervene to stop the eccentric god from triggering a massive earthquake.

18. The Kind Escaped Prisoner

Air Date: 1990-05-06

After his father cancels their plans, Takuto befriends a gentle stranger who shares his love for video games and baseball. However, the boy’s new mentor is actually a fugitive on the run, leading to a heartbreaking confrontation that only Poitrine can resolve.

19. New Weapon of Tears

Air Date: 1990-05-13

Shinsuke invents a revolutionary device to assist the Poitrine Club, catching the eye of a mysterious trader. When a girl in need tugs at Shinsuke’s heartstrings, he considers selling his creation to an international arms dealer known as The Devil's Company.

20. God's Music Box

Air Date: 1990-05-20

As Poitrine battles extreme exhaustion, the notorious Phantom Thief Michelangelo threatens to steal a priceless national treasure from the National Museum. The Poitrine Club must step up to protect the artifact while a weakened heroine seeks divine intervention to restore her fighting spirit.

21. Do Psychics Like Ghosts?

Air Date: 1990-05-27

A mysterious psychic with a fear of ghosts attempts to exploit others to summon the spirit of Princess Shirayuri. Poitrine must intervene when this spiritual quest turns into a greedy hunt for ancient offerings, proving that supernatural powers should never be used for selfish gain.

22. Prince of Apparella

Air Date: 1990-06-03

A visiting prince from a Mediterranean island finds himself in the crosshairs of a struggling sculptor turned kidnapper. While the boys compete for royal favor, Poitrine must step in to thwart a second abduction attempt fueled by an artist's desperate need for funding.

23. Noriko is Detective Honda for a Day

Air Date: 1990-06-10

When a pro-wrestling robber named Brody terrorizes the town, Noriko is deputized as a temporary detective to cover for a vacationing officer. However, the mission takes a personal turn when she discovers the thief might be linked to her husband's suspicious behavior and a missing birthday fund.

24. General Schmidt's Shop

Air Date: 1990-06-17

After stumbling upon a mysterious store that promises to erase bad memories, Takuto becomes entangled in a supernatural conspiracy. The shop’s owner is actually the vengeful ghost of a World War II general, who uses an illusory ballerina to manipulate young boys into forming a ghostly new army.

25. The Tempura Restaurant That Revived the Town

Air Date: 1990-06-24

When a popular pork cutlet shop and a rival eel restaurant are targeted by mysterious "rituals" and sabotage, local business owners fall into a spiral of jealousy. Poitrine must uncover the true mastermind behind the chaos before a greedy scheme to monopolize the shopping district destroys the community.

26. Give Me Back My Energy

Air Date: 1990-07-01

Fed up with his students' lack of respect, a disgruntled science teacher invents a device to siphon Poitrine’s power. When he schemes to bottle her essence as a lucrative energy drink, a weakened Poitrine must rely on her fan club to reclaim her stolen vitality.

27. Sorrowful Ghost Mosquito Coil

Air Date: 1990-07-08

Reiko Arai blackmails the Poitrine Club into finding an ancient, ghost-repelling artifact. However, her plan to gift a captured spirit leads to a literal descent into the underworld, where the King of Hell awaits to punish those who disturb the dead.

28. Apollo's Warrior Lover

Air Date: 1990-07-15

A timid ancient warrior arrives in the present day to reclaim his girlfriend from God. To aid his quest, he mistakenly acquires Poitrine's powerful Bell Sabre, but his actions inadvertently draw the attention of a much more sinister cosmic threat.

29. Diable's Ambition

Air Date: 1990-07-29

The Emperor of the Dark World arrives in Japan with a sinister plan to transform the nation into a military factory. When Poitrine falls into a trap, God must recruit a legendary new savior, Poitrine Petite, to prevent the villain from conquering the universe.

30. Diable's Ambition II

Air Date: 1990-08-05

After uncovering Poitrine’s weakness, the Emperor of the Dark World transforms the Poitrine Club into a legion of mindless zombies. Poitrine Petite must face this overwhelming force alone when her reckless confidence leads her straight into the villain's trap.

31. Watermelon Smashing Contest Grudge

Air Date: 1990-08-12

During the Obon festival, a vengeful watermelon spirit begins terrorizing participants of a local contest. When the wealthy Reiko Arai manipulates this ghostly entity to soothe her own bruised pride, Poitrine must step in to prevent a petty grudge from turning deadly.

32. Summer Vacation Homework Home Invader, Mr. Study

Air Date: 1990-08-19

A mysterious intruder known as Mr. Study begins breaking into homes to complete children's summer homework. When the "Homework Thief" targets the Murakami household, Poitrine Petite must confront a villain whose origins are far more complicated than they appear.

33. All at once? As Long as There's Love Clip Show

Air Date: 1990-08-26

The Murakami family struggles to finish their summer assignments, leading them to recount Poitrine’s greatest battles. As they document the hero’s history, the looming threat of the Dark World Emperor, Diable, reminds them that justice never takes a vacation.

34. The Worshiped Cutlet Bread

Air Date: 1990-09-02

A local snack shop gains a cult-like following with its addictive cutlet bread. Suspicious of the unnatural devotion, Poitrine investigates only to discover the Emperor of the Dark World, Diable, is using the greasy treats to neutralize his enemies.

35. Princess Kaguya's Treasure

Air Date: 1990-09-09

During the moon-viewing festival, a search for ancestral treasure leads to a startling trip through time. Poitrine must intervene when greed-driven motives threaten to exploit Princess Kaguya and disrupt the celestial balance.

36. The Mystery of the Equinox Rider

Air Date: 1990-09-16

A bizarre vigilante known as the Equinox Rider begins terrorizing the town, aggressively forcing citizens to visit family graves. While the local priest offers a simple explanation, Poitrine Petite suspects a greedy scheme hidden behind the Rider’s cryptic demands.

37. The Crime of the Unhappy Prince

Air Date: 1990-09-23

The jealous Unhappy Prince escapes from prison, determined to sabotage anyone experiencing a moment of joy. After he steals the Murakami family's happiness and targets Yuko’s mother, Poitrine must intervene before he destroys every loving bond in the city.

38. I Am a Lethal Weapon

Air Date: 1990-09-30

When Shinsuke is mocked for his failing inventions, a mysterious influence transforms the boy into a cold, efficient soldier. Poitrine and Poitrine Petite must face their young friend in battle to uncover the mastermind turning children into dangerous weapons.

39. Detective Honda's Plan

Air Date: 1990-10-07

Frustrated by Poitrine's popularity, Detective Honda orchestrates a clever trap to finally arrest the vigilante. However, when the elusive Phantom Thief No. 917 resurfaces to terrorize the city, the police must decide if they can handle his supernatural speed alone.

40. The Spell-caster Doctor's Goods

Air Date: 1990-10-14

A bizarre "spells addiction" sweeps through local schools, leaving students dependent on mysterious magic. When Takuto falls under the influence of the manipulative Doctor Spell-caster, Poitrine must confront the world’s top spell collector to break his profitable hold on the youth.

41. I'm Scared of Cavities...

Air Date: 1990-10-21

When a jewel thief with teeth strong enough to bite through any lock seeks revenge, he targets a local father for a dental upgrade. With Poitrine sidelined by her own sweet tooth, Petite must step up to stop the high-stakes heist.

42. A Refined Alien

Air Date: 1990-10-28

Reiko Arai shocks everyone when she introduces a refined visitor from another world. However, the retrieval of a century-old relic sparks a heated dispute with a local ghost, forcing Poitrine to intervene before an intergalactic war erupts over a stolen feast.

43. My Beloved Lord Yoshitsune

Air Date: 1990-11-04

Poitrine is swept into a time-slip where she meets the legendary warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune. As her heart flutters for the tragic hero, the villainous Emperor Diable emerges to exploit her newfound feelings and destroy the cosmic guardian once and for all.

44. Takuto's Self-reliance

Air Date: 1990-11-11

The legendary Cold Wind Boy arrives in town, spreading illness to profit from his own medicine sales. As Takuto falls victim to the scheme, a rift forms between the siblings, leaving Poitrine Petite to defend her brother from the predatory salesman alone.

45. Yamamoto Hates Educational Moms

Air Date: 1990-11-18

After a tutor is hired to skyrocket Takuto's scores, the boys transform the student into "Monster Yamamoto," a hero dedicated to wiping out overbearing mothers. PTA leader Mrs. Sasaki retaliates with dangerous homemade inventions, forcing Poitrine to intervene in the academic war.

46. The Winter Constellations Are Full of Crap

Air Date: 1990-11-25

Kenji encounters the spirit of the Swan Constellation, who claims a wounded heart prevents her from loving. However, the celestial visitor’s plea for "heroic vitality" is revealed as a calculated trap set by Diable to drain Poitrine of her powers.

47. The Treasure of the Flower-Blooming Old Man

Air Date: 1990-12-02

After Reiko Arai breaks her leg, she coerces Shinsuke into searching for a stolen family heirloom at her old estate. However, a vengeful ghost appears to reclaim the treasure, leading Poitrine to suspect a culprit hiding within the hospital's own walls.

48. Takuto's Lover

Air Date: 1990-12-09

Takuto falls for a manipulative student, unaware he's being played for a fool. Meanwhile, a bearded imposter from Osaka begins parading around town as a fake Poitrine, prompting the real Masked Beauty to defend her honor against this hideous fraud.

49. Mystery of the Crop Circles

Air Date: 1990-12-16

Residents are panicked by bizarre "alien" attacks that leave crop circles on their skin. While Kazuya tries to solve the case to spite his workaholic mother, Poitrine suspects a local merchant is using extraterrestrial fear to drive up his own profits.

50. A Christmas Tragedy

Air Date: 1990-12-23

On Christmas Eve, the Murakami family faces their greatest crisis when Diable, Emperor of the Dark World, resurfaces. Disguised as Santa Claus, he unleashes a malevolent Dark Soul to possess Poitrine’s loved ones and destroy the Masked Beauty once and for all.

51. The Year-end Natto Man

Air Date: 1990-12-30

As the Murakami family reels from Momoko’s disappearance, a bizarre new threat emerges: the Natto Man. When a Dark Soul possesses him and feeds on natto bacteria, Poitrine must confront a sticky situation to prevent this nutrition-obsessed villain from terrorizing the town.

52. Happiness on New Year's Eve

Air Date: 1990-12-30

The ultimate battle begins as Emperor Diable transforms Poitrine Petite into a formidable force of darkness. To save her sister and the world, Poitrine must find a way to break the dark spell before they are both forced to face a bizarre, permanent fate.

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Rating

8.0/10

Release Date

1990-01-07

Episodes

52 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

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Production Companies

Toei Company

Ishimori Production