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If you ask many people in Latin America about old TV shows, they might still remember Señorita Cometa (Kometto-san). This was a Japanese children’s series from the late 1960s that was later dubbed into Spanish and shown on television across several countries in the 1970s and 1980s. Even though it was originally Japanese, the Spanish version became very popular, and it is still remembered with affection.
The show tells the story of Señorita Cometa, a clumsy but kind magical nanny who takes care of two children. She often tries to use magic to solve problems, but her spells don’t always work the way she wants. Her misadventures, together with the children’s reactions, made the series funny and easy to follow.
For Spanish students, Señorita Cometa can be a valuable resource. The dialogues are clear, the Spanish dubbing is neutral and not too fast, and the situations are simple enough to understand even if you are still learning. Because it was aimed at children, the vocabulary is also quite accessible. Watching a few episodes can help you practice listening comprehension, catch everyday expressions, and even laugh while learning.
The show is also interesting because it shows how foreign programs were adapted into Spanish for local audiences. This is a good example of how dubbing was done in the past and how TV culture traveled from one country to another. While in Japan it was a fantasy series with local humor, in Spanish it became a family show that many people grew up with.
Another remarkable fact is the career of Yumiko Kokonoe, the actress who played Señorita Cometa. She became a beloved face thanks to this role, and surprisingly, she is still active in the entertainment world after all these years. Her long career shows the lasting connection that many people, both in Japan and abroad, still feel with her performance as the magical nanny.
Today, some episodes can still be found online. If you want to add a different element to your Spanish practice, try watching Señorita Cometa. It is a reminder that sometimes learning a language can be fun, nostalgic, and even magical.
Señorita Cometa is Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum’s favorite childhood TV program.
https://www.milenio.com/politica/claudia-sheinbaum-caricatura-favorita-dia-del-nino
