A Sega platformer based on the Magical Taruruto-kun manga, cute and colourful. Lovely for fans, very light for those unfamiliar with the shonen.
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Platformer1 player3+
Description
Taruruuto-kun battles enemies in everyday adventures in this Sega manga-adapted Mega Drive platformer. Published by Sega, released in Japan in June 1992. Platformer with sorcerer Taruruuto-kun and his varied spells, manga-inspired levels and colourful enemies.
Magical Taruruuto-kun review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,39 MB📅05/06/1992
Published by Sega
Magical Taruruuto-kun (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Magical Taruruuto-kun adapts Sankichi Eguchi's comedy manga to Mega Drive in a Japan-only Sega platformer released in 1992. The license never left Japan, placing the title among the shonen tie-ins sought by themed-import collectors. Its complete price, far above loose, reflects the scarcity of the original Japanese case rather than any standout reputation as a platformer.
Is Magical Taruruuto-kun still worth playing in 2026?
A platformer drawn from the manga from Sega, Magical Taruruuto-kun sends the little wizard to fight enemies across colourful levels inspired by the hero's daily adventures. The art direction faithful to the anime and the accessible gameplay carry a simple, good natured platformer with no great risk taking. Left in Japan, the title speaks mostly to fans of the licence. For a fan of the manga or of cute Japanese retro platforming, the title keeps a light charm and an above all sentimental interest.
