《花仙子》（日語原名《花の子ルンルン》、官方英文名 Lulu, The Flower Angel）是1979年由東映動畫製作的魔法少女動畫，也是東映魔女系列的第十部作品。這部動畫在日本朝日電視台播出，接續在《小甜甜》後的時段登場，當年一播出便深受孩子們的喜愛，也在日後成為七〇、八〇後觀眾共同的童年回憶。

十二歲的少女「露露」（台譯：小蓓）（ルンルン）與一對和藹的老夫婦生活，過著平凡的日子。某天，她遇見小狗萊福與小貓咪咪，沒想到牠們其實是來自天上的花仙使者。兩位使者告訴露露，她本是花仙國的子嗣，女王指派她到人間尋找傳說中的「七色花」，唯有完成這項使命，她才能繼承花仙王位。作為幫助，露露得到一把「花鑰匙」，只要她將鑰匙對著花使用，就能幻化出各式各樣的衣服，陪伴她應對旅程中的挑戰。

然而，王位並非只有她一人能爭取。另一位花仙「朵凱妮西亞」（台譯：娜娜）也企圖奪取繼承權。她帶著一隻會施法、能變身的狸貓作為助手，並擁有名為「花粉風」的特殊能力。每當露露即將找到七色花時，娜娜便會利用花粉風將她與伙伴吹散，所幸的是，每次受阻的花都並非真正的七色花，讓露露仍能繼續她的旅程。

在這段冒險中，總有一個神秘的少年默默守護著露露，他就是「瑟吉」（台譯：李嘉文）。事實上，他的真實身份是花仙王國的王子。平時，他化身凡人，以攝影師的身份跟隨露露的腳步，為她與花留下影像紀錄。他很少在露露面前現身，但每當一段故事結束，他總會出現在人們身邊，贈送一包花的種子，並講述那朵花所代表的花語與祝福。

隨著旅程展開，露露結識形形色色的人，經歷許多溫馨感人的故事，也讓觀眾透過她的雙眼，感受到「花語」背後蘊含的人生哲理。《花仙子》與其他魔法少女作品最大的不同之處，在於它並不依靠激烈戰鬥來營造高潮，而是用花與愛串連起幸福的寓意。小蓓胸前的花鑰匙雖能化險為夷、創造奇蹟，但動畫真正打動人心的核心價值卻在於提醒我們：幸福從來不是來自於魔法，而是來自於旅途中與人、動物甚至陌生人之間建立的真誠交流。因此，《花仙子》不僅是一場浪漫的魔法冒險，也是一段關於愛、幸福與守護的生命啟蒙。那份守護在身後、默默相伴的情感，成為許多觀眾心中最早萌生的「守護情結」，而七色花的旅程，也在一代人的童年記憶裡，綻放成最燦爛的幸福之花。

在海外，《花仙子》也有廣泛的影響力。1980年在香港由無綫電視播放，譯名為《淘氣小仙女》，而台灣則自1982年起由台視播出，定名《花仙子》，並於1987年重播。台灣的配音版本後來也流傳到中國大陸，成為許多七〇、八〇後觀眾的集體記憶，並在80年代掀起一股「美少女動畫」風潮。

作品的文化細節也充滿趣味。例如，小蓓在施放魔法時喊出的咒語「フレール、フレール」，原意本是法文「花」（fleur），但因音譯錯誤，實際上變成「兄弟」（frère）。這個小小的「烏龍」卻反而成為經典的一部分。另外，「ルンルン」這個名字來源於作者神保史郎隨機挑選的音韻，沒想到後來卻演變成日語中形容愉快心情的常用擬態語，甚至在1980年代還被作家林真理子引用成流行語，影響一代年輕女性。值得一提的是，2023年東映動畫與中國騰訊視頻合作，宣布將製作《花仙子》的後續衍生作品《花仙子之魔法香對論》，並同時推出漫畫、動畫與遊戲等多元延伸。這說明《花仙子》雖然是1979年的舊作，但其影響力依舊存在，並且仍被賦予新時代的詮釋與價值。

總體而言，《花仙子》之所以成為經典，不僅因為它是充滿夢幻、浪漫氛圍的魔法少女動畫，更因為它將「幸福」與「愛」的主題深植人心。它沒有強烈的戰爭或對抗，而是以花與愛為媒介，讓觀眾在單純的故事中感受到情感的溫度。直到今天，對無數成長於七〇、八〇年代的人來說，那段在電視機前等待小蓓出現的時光，仍是童年最美的回憶之一。

“Lulu, The Flower Angel” (Japanese title Hana no Ko Lunlun, official English name Lulu, The Flower Angel) is a 1979 magical girl anime produced by Toei Animation, the tenth entry in Toei’s famous “Majokko” series. It was broadcast on TV Asahi right after Candy Candy, and from its very first episode, it captured the hearts of children. For many who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, it remains one of the most cherished anime memories of childhood.

The story follows a twelve-year-old girl named Lulu (known as “Xiao Bei” in the Taiwanese version, Lunlun in Japanese), who lives a quiet life with an elderly couple. One day, she encounters a dog named Cateau (Ruff in Taiwan, “Raifu”) and a cat named Nouveau (Cat in Taiwan, “Mimi”), only to discover that they are messengers from the Flower Kingdom. They reveal Lulu’s true identity: she is of royal Flower lineage, and the queen has entrusted her with a mission—to search for the legendary Seven-Colored Flowers on Earth. Only by completing this quest can Lulu inherit the throne. To aid her journey, Lulu receives the magical Flower Key, which allows her to transform her outfits whenever she invokes the power of flowers.

But Lulu is not the only one seeking the throne. Another Flower spirit, Togenesia (known as “Nana” in Taiwan), also desires succession. Accompanied by a shape-shifting, spell-casting tanuki, she wields the powerful “Flower Storm,” a wind that scatters Lulu and her companions whenever Lulu gets close to finding a Seven-Colored Flower. Fortunately, each time this happens, the flower in question turns out not to be the real one, allowing Lulu’s journey to continue.

Throughout her adventure, Lulu is quietly watched over by a mysterious boy named Cierge (Taiwanese name “Li Jiawen”). His true identity is none other than the Prince of the Flower Kingdom. Disguised as a wandering photographer, he follows Lulu’s travels, documenting her encounters with flowers and people. Though he rarely reveals himself, he appears at the end of each story to offer a packet of flower seeds to those Lulu has helped, explaining the symbolic meaning—the language of flowers—as a final blessing.

As Lulu journeys across different lands, she meets countless people, shares touching experiences, and discovers new truths about love and happiness. Unlike most magical girl series, Lulu, The Flower Angel does not rely on intense battles to drive the story. Instead, it conveys warmth, optimism, and emotional lessons through flowers and their meanings. While Lulu’s Flower Key can indeed turn danger into miracles, the anime’s true message lies in its core theme: that happiness is not created by magic, but by the genuine love and connections we share with people, animals, and even strangers along the way.

This gentle approach set Lulu, The Flower Angel apart, making it not only a magical adventure but also a story of love, happiness, and guardianship. For many young viewers, the quiet devotion of Cierge became their first experience of the “guardian figure” archetype, a motif that stirred early romantic fantasies and left a lasting emotional imprint. The quest for the Seven-Colored Flowers thus blossomed into a timeless metaphor for hope and the pursuit of happiness.

The anime also gained strong popularity overseas. In Hong Kong, it aired in 1980 on TVB under the title Naughty Little Fairy. In Taiwan, it was broadcast by TTV as Hua Xian Zi (The Flower Angel) from June 1982 to May 1983, and re-aired in 1987–1988. The Taiwanese-dubbed version later spread to Mainland China, where it sparked a “magical girl” craze during the 1980s, leaving a deep impression on a generation of viewers.

Cultural quirks added to its charm. For example, Lulu’s magic chant “Fureru, Fureru” was intended to be the French word for “flower” (fleur), but due to a mistake, it actually became the French word for “brother” (frère). Rather than diminishing the show, this “blunder” became a beloved part of its legacy. Similarly, the word “Runrun” (Lunlun’s Japanese name) was originally chosen by writer Shiro Jinbo simply because it sounded pleasant when recited from the kana chart. Unexpectedly, “runrun” soon entered everyday Japanese as an onomatopoeic term for happiness, and even became a trend word in the 1980s thanks to author Mariko Hayashi, influencing a whole generation of young women.

Decades later, Lulu, The Flower Angel continues to inspire. In 2023, Toei Animation and Tencent Video announced a new sequel project, Lulu, The Flower Angel: The Dialogue of Magical Fragrance, with plans for manga, anime, and games, proving the franchise’s enduring cultural value and adaptability.

Ultimately, Lulu, The Flower Angel became a classic not only because of its dreamy aesthetic and magical adventure, but also because it planted the themes of happiness and love deeply into the hearts of its audience. Without grand wars or violent conflicts, it used flowers and kindness to tell a story of warmth, creating memories that remain vivid decades later. For countless people who grew up in the 70s and 80s, waiting by the TV for Lulu’s adventures was more than just entertainment—it was one of the most beautiful parts of childhood.