La Belle Fille Masquée Poitrine
Season 1
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Network: Fuji TV
Season aired: 1990-01-07
Overview
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!
About This Season
It's the first day of the new school year and the Murakami kids, Yuko and Takuto, are excited to be heading back and catch up with their friends. While Takuto makes it to school, Yuko stops by a shrine that doesn’t get too many visitors these days to pray for the new school year. At the shrine Yuko accidentally breaks the bell and drops it on top of a Kami-Sama'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. With the transformation phrase "Cosmo Magic! Métamorphose!!" she transforms into the Masked Belle Poitrine. Later she gets an ally in Poitrine Petite, in reality her little sister Momoko.
Episodes · 52
A Gift From God
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.
The Shrewd Female MPD Detective
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.
The Cram School's Secret
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.
Napoleon's Ghost
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."
Criminal Doctor Boo
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.
The Pure and Righteous Clipper-wielding Old Woman
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.
I’m Not an Idol
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.
A Representative's Conspiracy
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.
The Rainbow-Voiced Star
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.
The Search for the Edison Band
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.
The Fear of the Cotton Mill
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.
The President's Son
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.
Secret Counterfeit Money Factory
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.
The Mysterious Whistle
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.
Dr. Okay's Visit to Japan
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.
Guardian Spirit of the Arai Family
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.
The Vanished Carp Streamer
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.
The Kind Escaped Prisoner
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.
New Weapon of Tears
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.
God's Music Box
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.
Do Psychics Like Ghosts?
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.
Prince of Apparella
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.
Noriko is Detective Honda for a Day
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.
General Schmidt's Shop
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.
The Tempura Restaurant That Revived the Town
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.
Give Me Back My Energy
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.
Sorrowful Ghost Mosquito Coil
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.
Apollo's Warrior Lover
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.
Diable's Ambition
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.
Diable's Ambition II
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.
