Dr. Rin ni Kiitemite! · Episode 35: Zai Jian... Goodbye Rin Rin
Zai Jian... Goodbye Rin Rin
2001-10-2925 min
Suddenly, Rinrin's parents decide to come to Japan to pick her up. Meirin can't hide her shock when she learns that Rinrin is leaving Japan. Rinrin coldly tells Meirin that she doesn't want her to come to the airport to see her off. Finally, the day of Rinrin's departure arrives. While the Kanzaki family, Asuka and the others go to the airport to see her off, Meirin is sulking and hiding in her room. However, when she sees a note with Rinrin's true intentions written on it, she decides to head for the airport. Then the dark shrine maiden enters...
1The Rumored Feng Shui Master!2001-03-0525 minThe story begins with the protagonist Meirin Kanzaki prosecuting a magical girl dream sequence prior to finding that she has overslept and thus must rush to bootstrap herself for her daily school commute complete with a demonstration of the divination ritual Meirin uses to call upon her Feng Shui powers. An exhibition of Meirin's home life and classmates gives way to Meirin encountering consecutive mishaps throughout the school day whenever she tries to approach Asuka; the divination ritual signaling a yellow watering can prior to the home commute becomes the ironic deus ex machina for Meirin…2Extracurricular Class of Heart-Pounding Love!2001-03-1225 minA whistle blast of great volume and proximity on the part of Meirin's pet monkey Tenshin shocks Meirin into bootstrapping herself for her school commute to a day of proximity to Asuka who is none too thrilled with the idea and initiates speculative analytical concourse as he questions Meirin's prediction. This sets the stage for Meirin to misunderstand the relationship Asuka has with her friend Yue during the urban historical expository research charged to her group. The ambiance is further soured when Meirin finds that Tenshin has decided to help himself to her lunch while stowing away; a…3Love Panic with the Transfer Student!2001-03-1925 minMeirin updating her website with the results of another divination prior to the inception of another ordinary school day becomes the preamble of Takashi Tokiwa transferring into her class. The awkwardness visited upon Meirin for already having a prologue with Takashi quickly gives way to several exhibitions of his athletic and academic prowess much to the delight of the girls; still, Meirin is shocked to find that Takashi is too good to be true when she sees his technique for interceding against a wayward soccer pass and claims her as his prize against her will. Shuuko showing off her concert…4Big Pinch on the Shikigami Bus!2001-03-2625 minWhile Takashi fumes over his recent defeat and redoubles his efforts to conquer Asuka, Meirin is coming to grips that her hakke crystal has been an active deus ex machina in recent events as she has it explained what shikigami are along with the onmyouji who control them. Resolving to defeat Takashi's mortal designs for him, Meirin prosecutes several panicked intercessions to protect Asuka that meet with scant success and gratitude only to find that Asuka can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Takashi on his own -- even if it is only on the soccer field. Meirin replies Asuka's injunction against…5A Maiden’s Heart in Crisis!2001-04-0225 minhile Asuka recuperates in the hospital devastated about how he was unjustly deprived of playing in the soccer match, Meirin's brother Koumi notes the diminished commerce the »Dr. Rin« website has been experiencing as of late because of the Onmyou fortune tellers at Nikumo Temple. Against the backdrop of Asuka's attempted murder with the bus, there is not a lot to argue against this naturally being another of Takashi's traps -- a fact thus confirmed by Takashi himself. Asuka's friend Daisuke Shinagawa accidentally hits a nerve with Meirin with some tactless speculation; the irony of this…6False Lover2001-04-0925 minEven with her "romance" with Takashi now community discourse among the Seika Middle School student body, there are more problems than solutions when Yue and Shuuko are visibly anguished at the toll Meirin is forced to bear in order to sustain the mirage as she fails to realize that Takashi is far too driven by his vendetta with Asuka for her appeasement to matter. Frustrated at Asuka's obliviousness to his culpability, Yue and Shuuko deliver a jolt of insight to the locomotive that prompts Asuka to race off after Meirin for answers only to find that Meirin is in just as much danger as he is…7Decisive Battle After School!2001-04-1625 minMeirin's enthusiastic greeting as she delivers Asuka a homemade lunch at school commute inception while teasing him about their near-kiss in view of their respective family governments gives way to Daisuke escorting him to morning practice as the vengeful Takashi looks on. Just as Meirin is about to explain things to Shuuko and Yue, Takashi accosts her about the sentimental moment that she had with Asuka at her house with such ferocity that possession by an evil spirit is not contra-indicated; it is not long before Asuka rushes to Meirin's rescue and for the necessity of bearding the lion in…8Wake up, Dragon God! Shinsenron!2001-04-2325 minAsuka's consecutive emphatic egress endeavors having met with failure, Tenshin then tries his fortunes and finds the rope bucket so that Asuka can ascend out of the well; a brief stopover to retrieve the hakke later, Asuka and Tenshin arrive just in time to prevent Takashi from exporting into Meirin the demonic apparition controlling him. There is no time for Meirin to exult her emancipation as the enraged apparition is not about to capitulate after being successfully exorcised out of Takashi -- especially since it has erected a barrier that twists the cavern space in on itself. Tenshin takes…9Papa’s Epic Feng Shui Battle!2001-04-3025 minAn afternoon television exhibition of Meirin's father Shou obfuscates the dangerous opportunity the Gekiazi Foods CEO visits upon him to ensure the success of some important negotiations using his feng-shui; if successful, the CEO promises to finance a prime-time documentary to increase Shou's fan base. It is not long before it becomes evident that arranging the circumstances for successful crucial negotiations is logistically easier said than done with speculation and unrealistic expectations flying around regarding the epilogue. As Meirin and Koumi have been dreading, Shou's overconfidence…10Cute Shikigami! Visiting Shichio!2001-05-0725 minWhile Takashi prosecutes an unsuccessful summoning ritual, Meirin's mother Emika is surprised to find an onmyou ofuda in place of the fried tofu she wanted to use in the miso soup. Tenshin explaining Meirin his discovery of Takashi's wayward vulpine shikigami Nanao making a hasty retreat gives way to Yue and Shuuko explaining that Nanao has been stealing fried tofu all over town. The sequence that follows Takashi taking the day off from school illustrates the current relationship Takashi practices with Nanao and prompts Meirin to investigate the epilogue; some teasing of Meirin's crude…11Shinagawa the Man’s Love in Full Bloom!2001-05-1425 minAs Meirin and Shuuko cheer at Asuka and Takashi in action during soccer practice, Daisuke grouses at his poor fortune as he wonders if there is a way that he can have a piece of the glory pie from Yue; ironically, Daisuke reads as his second chance Yue declaring the necessity of the ornamental paper ball coordinator only to find that the circumstantial logistics have become a bitter and relentless adversary. Daisuke initially makes headway with the ball in spite of his mom loudly and aggressively coercing his assistance with the store but realizes that he will end up dropping the ball if he…12Mysterious! Tarot Labyrinth2001-05-2125 minBetween an onmyouji on a demonic head trip and her father Shou going on an ego trip that nearly imploded Kanzaki-ke's micro-economy, one would think that Meirin would only have to focus on her life in intermediate school with its endemic milestones from this point forward; unfortunately for Meirin, an impromptu feng-shui divination illustrates a syllabus involving the fortuneteller Banri Shijou whose acquisitive bid for her hakke threatens to pollute the ecstasy of her first date -- the logistics thereof she is trying to compute with Asuka after Koumi wields her in a skit of sibling crass…13Invincible Friendship Rainbow!2001-05-2825 minShuko, who loves beautiful guys, pays a lot of attention to Oimachi, the keeper of the soccer team! In the meantime, Shuko is unhappy with Meirin, who is close to Asuka. What's going on with her? Does it have something to do with the tarot girl?14Special Love Ring!2001-06-0425 minThe always lovey-dovey Meirin's mom and dad, Shou and Emika, are in the middle of a marital quarrel. When Dad witnesses Mom walking with a man, he says something terrible and the fight intensifies..?15Victory Is Pink, Pink, Pink!2001-06-1125 minAsuka is practicing hard for the summer tournament. It's Asuka's last chance to get into high school with a soccer recommendation. However, his opponents are the candidates for the championship, the wealthy team of Kinman Academy. Meirin tells his fortune and lets him know that the key to victory is... pink pants?16Heart-Pounding, Dangerous Live Broadcast!2001-06-1825 minMeirin appears on Shou's famous fortune-telling TV program! Moreover, this time it's love fortune telling, and she wants to go on with Asuka. Unfortunately, Asuka refuses. Furthermore, the guest on the show is a tarot girl named Banri, who wants to get her hands on Meirin's powers!17Dreaded Meeting at School!?2001-06-2525 minMeirin and the others go to investigate strange supernatural happenings at the school. A new coach, Eddie, and his pet bird Takoyaki also appear for the first time.18Last Trap of the Battle!2001-07-0225 minAsuka's birthday is approaching rapidly and Meirin hopes to give him a present. She finds, however, that she develops a painful headache when the gets close to him. It turns out to be the fault of the mysterious tarot girl Banri Shijo, and eventually Meirin finds her in a mansion in the forest, where they have their final confrontation... but not all is as it seems.19Time to Change Your Heart!2001-07-0925 minAfter confronting Banri in an old mansion, some old questions are answered. For the first time, Meirin hears the story of Cynthia, a stuffed panda who wants to become human, and Banri, a silent boy who was co-opted by Cynthia and an external force to try and steal Meirin's powers.20Temptation of a Heart-Pounding Date!?2001-07-1625 minBanri has transferred into Meirin's school and is no longer dressing like a girl. Meirin takes on the role of the soccer team's manager, but it doesn't quite work out. A misunderstanding about a date with Eddie makes Asuka wonder about their relationship.21Glittering Great Reversal of Star Trap!2001-07-2325 minEddie's hidden motivations are revealed as he traps Meirin in an attempt to take her powers. Meirin, however, begins to suspect that something or someone is behind the recent influx of people with this goal.22Tian Xia Wu Di of Happiness!2001-07-3025 minMeirin's friend is visiting her cousin in the hospital. Meirin uses her newly-found power for the second time.23Rin Rin - Mei Rin - Dr. Rin!?2001-08-0625 minThere's a new fortune teller in town, and her name is Rinrin. What business does she have with Meirin?24Love, Fireworks, and Red Flowers2001-08-1325 minIt's time for the summer festival. Rinrin believes, after telling her own fortune, that Asuka is her destined lover, much to Meirin's chagrin.25Legend of the Octopus of the Coast2001-08-2025 minMeirin's class goes to the beach. In the midst of their fun though, a giant octopus monster causes chaos.26SOS! Tokiwa Dog Fight2001-08-2725 minAfter a dog contest, Meirin's help is enlisted to help find a lost dog. Meanwhile, Tokiwa, who has a fear of dogs, must learn to overcome his anxiety in rescuing the lost one.27Pure Heart!? Lunch Woes!2001-09-0325 minMeirin is asked by a man whose food doesn't taste good for a fortune. Red and yellow are his lucky colors, though he doesn't get the point, which is to put them in the food. The situation culminates in a lunch-making contest.28Rin Rin Shock! Stolen Crystal Ball2001-09-1025 minThe teacher confiscates Rinrin's crystal ball, which she got from her mother upon leaving for Japan. Meirin attempts to get it back, first with her words and second with her magic.29Stormy Antique Watch!2001-09-1725 minShuko purchases an old watch and begins having strange dreams. With some investigation, Meirin and the others are able to find the location of the dreams, where they find an old clockmaker who has a troubling story to tell.30Oh no! Dinosaur!!2001-09-2425 minA dinosaur skeleton at a local museum has gone missing, and the security guard swears it moved. Tenshin, Nanao, Cynthia, and Takoyaki decide to try and solve the case to earn the adoration of their human companions.31Lost Power! Dr. Rin Disappears2001-10-0125 minMeirin finds herself unable to tell fortunes. Her grandfather suspects that her dark counterpart is the cause, but she can't seem to find a solution and her brother helps her shut her website down.32Ready Go! Rebirth of the Compass2001-10-0825 minDr. Rin receives an outpouring of support after her website goes down. She finds her abilities returning soon enough and puts some thought into who her new enemy really is.33Earthquake! Kaiun Crisis2001-10-1525 minMeirin receives a call that the Shinagawa Store is in trouble. When she arrives at the store, she finds that the vending machines are churning out canned juices one after another, and she can't get them to stop. Sensing evil energy coming from the vending machines, Meirin quickly transforms herself into Dr. Rin and forces out the evil energy. After that, however, the evil energy continues to wreak havoc in the park, the riverbank, the library, and everywhere else in Kaiun City. There's no end to it, and Meirin thinks that the disturbances are the work of the "dark shrine maiden"...34Dangerous Mission! Correct the Dragon Pulse!2001-10-2225 minRinrin and Tenshin follow Meirin and her friends to a shrine in a cave. However, they are chased by a swarm of rats and bats, and find themselves in big trouble. In the end, they fall into the river that runs through the cave and are swept away. At the same time, as Meirin and her friends walk through the cave, a railroad track begins to move like a snake and suddenly attacks them. While Asuka and the others are struggling, Meirin advances towards the source of evil energy alone and is reunited with Rinrin and the others...35Zai Jian... Goodbye Rin Rin2001-10-2925 minSuddenly, Rinrin's parents decide to come to Japan to pick her up. Meirin can't hide her shock when she learns that Rinrin is leaving Japan. Rinrin coldly tells Meirin that she doesn't want her to come to the airport to see her off. Finally, the day of Rinrin's departure arrives. While the Kanzaki family, Asuka and the others go to the airport to see her off, Meirin is sulking and hiding in her room. However, when she sees a note with Rinrin's true intentions written on it, she decides to head for the airport. Then the dark shrine maiden enters...36Big Brother’s Sweetheart2001-11-0525 minMeirin stumbles by chance upon her brother Koumi walking with a girl. The girl is said to be Koumi's girlfriend, Azusa. The Kanzaki family immediately decides to invite Azusa to a party. Soon enough, the members of the Kanzaki family have become friends with the beautiful and friendly Azusa, including Meirin. However, when he's left alone with Azusa, Koumi seems to be acting strangely...37Legend of the Four Gods! Location of the Jewel2001-11-1225 minSuddenly, Meirin is unable to transform. When she consults grandpa Geppei, he tells her the reason is that her jewel's been shattered. Geppei is laid-back about the situation, saying that the jewel will come back sooner or later, but Meirin can't wait and decides to go out in search of it. Geppei isn't worried about Meirin, saying, "Meirin has four reliable gods with her." Meirin, together with Asuka and Tokiwa, goes in search of the jewel...38Captive Meirin! Tokiwa Awakens2001-11-1925 minMeirin has been captured by the dark shrine maiden. Asuka and her friends search frantically for her, but they can't even find a clue. Tokiwa, who feels responsible for Meirin's capture, becomes depressed. Seeing Tokiwa's condition, Nanao decides to search for Meirin by himself, despite his injuries. With the last of his strength, he finally discovers Meirin's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Meirin is being tortured by the dark shrine maiden...39High Tension! Assault Eddie & Banri2001-11-2625 minIt turned out that Tokiwa was Byakko, one of the four gods. According to Meirin's dream, Eddie could be Suzaku, Banri could be Genbu, and Asuka could be Seiryu. Asuka has a conflicted look on his face, but Eddie and Banri want to become the Four Gods as soon as possible. Eddie and Banri think that fighting evil spirits is the quickest way to wake up as the four gods, and they try various methods to encounter said spirits, but all of them fail. Then, news comes that a "statue of the four gods" is being displayed at a Chinese product exhibition currently being held. Thinking it might be a trick…40Asuka, Where Are You? Lost Memories2001-12-0325 minAsuka declares that he will protect Meirin in his own way, but he still lacks the power to do so, as he has yet to awaken as one of the four gods. In addition, strange memories from the past come back to haunt him, and Asuka seems to be in a state of unrest. Then, an evil spirit disguised as Yue approaches Asuka. In order to protect Asuka, Meirin confronts the evil spirit. Asuka tries to protect her, but is swept away...41Why, Asuka? Messenger from the Dark2001-12-1025 minAsuka, who was in the hospital for amnesia, has suddenly disappeared somewhere. Meirin and her friends, who've found Asuka's whereabouts through fortune-telling, immediately rush to the place where Asuka should be, but he's already gone. The next day, Meirin, worried about Asuka, continues to search for him with Rinrin, who's also snuck out of school, but they can't find any leads. After returning home, she sees a post on Dr. Rin's website about a girl who's lost her lover, just like her, and goes to visit the girl...42Listen, Asuka! Memories of the Christmas Tree2001-12-1725 minAsuka, who's become a servant of the dark shrine maiden, repeatedly attacks Meirin and the others. Meirin and the others are in a pinch, but at that moment, the compass board emits light and envelops Meirin along with the four gods. Meirin and the others arrive in a different realm. There, a former light shrine maiden appears and tells them what happened to Seiryu before, and about the four gods' sacrifice. The light maiden tells them that Meirin and Asuka are destined not to love each other, and Meirin is depressed...43Miracle on Christmas Eve! Resurrection of Seiryuu!2001-12-2425 minMeirin comes under the biggest fir tree in town, where she once made happy memories with Asuka, but is attacked by him there. Even when she shows Asuka the locket she once gave him for his birthday, Asuka's aggressive attitude remains unchanged. Just as Asuka's knife is about to slice through Meirin's neck, Tokiwa and the others rush in and start fighting Asuka again. In the end, Tokiwa and the others are no match for Asuka. Meirin, though battered and bruised, presses forward toward him...44Azusa’s Thoughts, Secret of the Shrine Maiden of the Dark2001-12-3125 minNew Year's Day has come. Meirin goes to the shrine with Asuka and Tokiwa to celebrate the New Year. At the shrine, Meirin and her friends are as lively as ever. Then, Azusa comes in wearing a furisode. Meirin and Azusa say they have something to discuss, and decide to go their separate ways, splitting away from Asuka and the others. Asuka and his friends enjoy shopping at a stall in the shrine. However, the shopkeepers in the stall are actually evil spirits. Asuka and the others transform into the forms of the four gods and start fighting the evil spirits. Meanwhile, Azusa reveals her true…45Last Minute Kiss 5 Seconds Before!2002-01-0725 minThe King of Darkness, Koumi, reconfirms his intentions in front of the Kaiun Tower. That ambition is to kiss Meirin on the lips and make the power of the light shrine maiden his own. He also wants to break the seal of the Dark Demon. Unaware of her brother's intentions, Meirin treats Koumi as usual. Suddenly, the roof of Koumi's room collapses under the weight of the snow. Koumi, who has to study for his exams, starts living alone in an apartment near the Kaiun Tower. When Koumi is left alone with Meirin in the apartment, he tries to get close to her...46Dark Impact! The Descent of the Dark Monarch2002-01-1425 minMeirin and the others head for the Kaiun Tower in Eddie's car to attack the Dark Shrine Maiden head-on. However, no matter how fast they drive, they can't get close to the tower. Apparently, the tower is surrounded by a powerful magical barrier. After devising a new plan in the library, Meirin and the others split up. Then, Koumi shows up. He succeeds in cornering Meirin alone in the park, and again tries to steal her power from her lips. Meanwhile, Grandpa Geppei learns about the mysterious Dark Lord from an ancient document...47Disappointed Love, Fallen Maiden of the Dark!2002-01-2125 minKoumi's true identity was that of the Dark One. When he was three years old, Koumi infiltrated the Kanzaki family to keep an eye on Meirin, manipulated the family's memories, and pretended to be Meirin's older brother. Meirin is shocked to hear the whole story. Then, Koumi disappears, taking Meirin with him. Bringing Ming-ling back to the Kaiun Tower, Koumi confesses to Meirin that he has always loved her. However, still angry at Meirin's reluctance to accept him, Koumi tries to forcibly kiss her and steal her power. Then the dark shrine maiden appears...48Clash! Tower of Four Misfortunes2002-01-2825 minThe Dark One takes Meirin to the "Promised Land" on the roof of the Kaiun Tower. Asuka and the other four gods are hurt, but they run up the stairs of the tower with Rinrin to save Meirin. However, on the way, one of the four evil spirits, Tohkotsu, appears in front of the four gods. Asuka and the others go ahead of him, and Eddie confronts him alone. In addition, Banri fights with Konton and Tokiwa fights one on one with Totetsu. Asuka and Rinrin are the only ones to reach the rooftop, and then the last of the four villains, Kyuki, appears...49Last Hope, Public Attention of the Five Companions!2002-02-0425 minAsuka and Rinrin confront the Dark Lord in an attempt to rescue Meirin.50Shine on the Darkness! Memory of Love2002-02-1125 min51Haoyung Laila. We’ve Come a Long Way2002-02-2525 min
Dr. Rin ni Kiitemite!★ 56%Synopsis
Kanzaki Meirin, a junior high school student, posseses fusui power which can drive away evil spirits away whenever they appeared. She is in fact, the fortune teller Dr. Rin. She is in love with her best friend, soccer club member, Yuuki Asuka. However, Yuuki does not like fortune-telling and superstitious things. (Source: Anime News Network)
Characters & Voice Actors
Meirin KanzakiMain
Saeko ChibaJP
Asuka YuukiMain
Chieko HondaJP
Geppei KanzakiSupporting
Bunmei TobayamaJP
Takashi TokiwaSupporting
Yuuto KazamaJP
Banri ShijouSupporting
Yumi KakazuJP
Shou KanzakiSupporting
Kouji IshiiJP
Rinrin ZhangSupporting
Hazuki KagawaJP
Staff
Ai MaedaTheme Song Performance
Kiyoko AraiOriginal Creator
Takanori ArisawaMusic
Yuusuke YamamotoStoryboard (eps 17, 28)
Yuusuke YamamotoEpisode Director (ep 28)
Aki HataTheme Song Lyrics
Rika NakaseScript
Takuya HiramitsuSound Director
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