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Romeo's Blue Skies
Romeo, a poor kid living in a Swiss village, bravely sells himself into servitude as a chimney sweep in order to save his family. On his way to Milan he meets a mysterious boy named Alfredo, and they become fast friends. Life as a chimney sweep is hard and dangerous. But together, and with the help of some new friends, Romeo and Alfredo find themselves striving for a better life.
- Cast:
- Ai Orikasa, Toshiko Fujita, Akemi Okamura, Maria Kawamura
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- Fuji TV
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Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
★ 7.5The Alps! A Major Event in a Small Village
1995-01-15 · 23mRomeo wants to participate in the pole climbing competition, in which several boys compete to get a trophy placed on top of a pole. Meanwhile, Luini, a mysterious man known as the god of death, arrives in the village.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0The Beginning of Fate - A Family in Flames
1995-01-22 · 23mThe fire started by Luini devastates the only cornfield that Romeo's family has left. Romeo's family rush to the field to try to save the domestic animals, but Roberto injures his head while leaping out of the flames.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Goodbye, My Village
1995-01-29 · 23mDue to the injures suffered during the fire, Roberto's condition worsens to the point of going blind if he is not treated urgently.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.5The Boy in the Portrait
1995-02-05 · 23mAfter being treated by doctor Baresi, Roberto will recover and will not go blind. Romeo has sacrificed himself for the sake of his family and must now leave the village.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0A Night at the Tavern
1995-02-12 · 23mLuini locks up the boys before crossing the lake by boat to get to Milan. Among them is Dante, who devises a plan to escape.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0The Boat Sinks! Friendship in the Storm
1995-02-19 · 23mThe boat in which Romeo and the others are traveling to Milan is hit by a storm and sinks.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 9.0The House Where an Angel Lives
1995-02-26 · 23mIn Milan, Romeo and Alfredo are sold as chimney sweeps to different bosses, having to separate, but not before swearing eternal friendship. Romeo is taken by Rossi, his buyer, to his house, where he will start a new life.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.5A Gift From an Angel
1995-03-05 · 23mCleaning chimneys is harder than Romeo could imagine. And worst of all is that when he comes home tired from work he doesn't get a piece of bread. However, an angel who lives in the house cares for him.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.0Moonlit Love Letter
1995-03-12 · 23mRomeo goes to clean Professor Casella's fireplace who, to thank him, gives him an illustrated book.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.0The Sketchbook of the Blue Sky
1995-03-19 · 23mRomeo manages to get the key which keeps his door locked, so he can go out to meet Angeletta, becoming friends.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 9.0Let's Be Friends
1995-04-23 · 23mRomeo watches from the rooftop of a house that one of the Wolf Pack members is ambushed by another gang of boys, but then the rest of the pack appears and a fight breaks out.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 9.0Vanishing Into the Foggy City
1995-04-30 · 23mRomeo finds Anselmo lying on the street and covered in bruises. Anselmo tells Romeo that he confronted Tachioni because he hates outsiders and wants to kick Romeo out of town.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.0Reuniun in the Underground Sewer
1995-05-07 · 23mRomeo fights the Wolf Pack, who think he has denounced them to the police, but is saved at the last minute by a masked boy.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 9.0Run Away!! Quickly!
1995-05-14 · 23mThe carriage Romeo has sneaked into contains explosives that the robbers intend to use to blow up the police station and free their imprisoned friend.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 7.0Light the Fire! The Oath of Eleven
1995-05-21 · 23mAfter proving his innocence, Romeo's conditions at Rossis' house get better. Marcello gives him a day off and Romeo decides to search for Alfredo in the streets of Milan.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.0My Rival Is Alfredo!
1995-05-28 · 23mAfter a long time, Romeo and Alfredo finally reunited and joined other young chimney sweeps to form the Black Brothers fraternity with Alfredo in command to confront the Wolf Pack.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 7.0The Duel at San Babila Church
1995-06-04 · 23mSince the Wolf Pack has no intention of stopping picking on the chimney sweeps, the Black Brothers, fed up with running away, decide to stand up to them.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.0Reach the Morning Sun! The Song of Unity
1995-06-11 · 23mAs retaliation for losing the fight at San Babila church, Michaelo was kidnapped by the Wolf Pack.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 8.0Grandma Is a Witch
1995-06-18 · 23mMarcello Rossi receives a letter from his mother, Mimi, announcing she will pay them a visit soon.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.0Grandpa Theo's Puppet Show
1995-07-02 · 23mRomeo and Angeletta meet the old puppeteer Teo and little Nana.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.0Angeletta's Secret
1995-07-09 · 23mMatteo tells the boys the story of Marcello Rossi and Angeletta: a countess named Isabella is the girl's grandmother.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 8.0I Finally Met Grandmother!
1995-08-06 · 23mAngeletta's greatest wish is to meet her grandmother, the Countess Isabella Montovani, before her serious illness progresses.
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E23
Episode 23
★ 9.0Goodbye, My Angel
1995-08-13 · 23mAngeletta's condition is deteriorating rapidly. The so-called Ice Queen Montovani wants nothing to do with her granddaughter.
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E24
Episode 24
★ 8.0Targeted Siblings
1995-08-20 · 23mIn Milan, a wedding of the nobility is taking place and all rich and noble people of the area are invited. Even the king of Italy is expected to come.
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E25
Episode 25
★ 7.0Reunion! Bianca and Alfredo
1995-08-27 · 23mAlfredo and Bianca are still on the run from their relatives. Their aunt and uncle want the badge that Alfredo hid. This badge was bestowed on Alfredo's father by Carlo Alberto, the father of the current Italian king, and legitimizes the Martini's fortune.
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E26
Episode 26
★ 8.0A Proud Soul
1995-09-03 · 23mProfessor Casella discovers that Alfredo's illness is worse than initially thought. Alfredo also knows that he will not live much longer.
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E27
Episode 27
★ 7.0The Beginning of a Long Day
1995-09-10 · 23mAlfredo wants to restore his honor before the King of Italy and accuse his aunt and uncle of murdering his parents. Unfortunately, the Wolf Pack lure him into a trap and lock him in the sewers.
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E28
Episode 28
★ 7.0Noble Alfredo
1995-09-17 · 23mAlfredo and Bianca are still trying to show in front of the King of Italy and expose the damage that has been done to their family.
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E29
Episode 29
★ 8.0Eternal Alfredo
1995-10-22 · 23mThe big moment is here! Alfredo and his uncle Maurizio stand before the king of Italy. Both have badges in their hands, but only one belongs to the Martinis.
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E30
Episode 30
★ 10.0The Final Oath
1995-10-29 · 23mRomeo suffers greatly from the sudden death of his friend Alfredo. He sinks into a deep sadness and distances himself more and more from reality.
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E31
Episode 31
★ 7.0The True Treasure
1995-12-03 · 23mThe circus is coming to town. The Black Brothers want to see it, but they only have enough money for a ticket.
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Episode 32
★ 8.0A Wonderful Christmas Eve
1995-12-10 · 23mWhile working one day, Romeo falls from a chimney and breaks his leg. Professor Casella agrees to have him at his place until his leg heals.
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E33
Episode 33
★ 8.0To the Sky! Riding the Wings of Freedom
1995-12-17 · 23mSpring has fallen and Romeo's contract with Maestro Rossi is over. It is time for Romeo to say goodbye to Milan and return home in Sonogno.
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Ai Orikasa
Romeo (voice)
Toshiko Fujita
Alfredo (voice)
Akemi Okamura
Bianca (voice)
Maria Kawamura
Angeletta (voice)
Masahiro Anzai
Marcello Rossi (voice)
Tsutomu Kashiwakura
Anselmo Rossi (voice)
Yasuko Hatori
Edda Rossi (voice)
Aya Ishizu
Nikita (voice)
Tomoko Ishimura
Dante (voice)
Masako Ikeda
Narrator (voice)