The "8-nin" in the title refers to the eight historical pioneers Mari encounters:
Famous for his kite experiment and proving that lightning is electricity. Time Travel Shoujo: Mari Waka to 8-nin no Kagak...
The man who discovered electromagnetic induction and invented the electric motor. The "8-nin" in the title refers to the
Mari, Waka, and the 8 Scientists . Time Travel Shoujo is a 2016 science-adventure anime that blends magical girl elements with real-world history. The story follows Mari Hayase , a energetic middle-schooler searching for her missing father, an inventor who disappeared during a time-travel experiment. Alongside her best friend Waka Mizuki , Mari uses a mysterious pendant to leap through time, meeting the foundational figures of electricity and magnetism. The Eight Scientists Time Travel Shoujo is a 2016 science-adventure anime
The inventor of the first chemical battery (the voltaic pile).
The series is unique for its commitment to "edutainment." Each episode focuses on a specific scientific breakthrough, explaining complex concepts—like how a battery works or the relationship between magnets and currents—through Mari's interactions with the scientists.
The 16th-century physician who first coined the term "electricity."