Balala the Fairies in other media and references

## Advertising

### Befine Cha

On 18 December 2023, the official Weibo account of **Befine Cha** or **Be Fine Tea** (百分茶 *Bǎi Fēn Chá*). a chain of iced tea shops in China, teased a collaboration beginning on 22 December. The accompanying poster was pink, featuring the phrase "BALALA POWER" in English, as well as the silhouettes of Maggie Lin, Luna, Shirley, Lily Yan and Michelle Lin in the designs seen in promotional artwork of the first live-action season.

On 20 December 2023, the Befine Cha Weibo page revealed the merchandise prepared for the collaboration, including branded transparent cards, magic wands, badges, crystal stickers and pendants. On 21 December 2023, the Befine Cha Weibo page changed their profile picture to a picture showing off the limited-time cup and flavor: Cherry Fairy Strawberry (车厘子仙草莓 *Chē lí zi xiān cǎoméi*).

Befine Cha's Profile Pic during the CollabNew art of Michelle Lin, Shirley and Maggie Lin in their 2008 promotional artwork designNew art of Luna and Lily Yan in their 2008 promotional artwork designThe New Flavor and Limited-Time Collab Cup designLimited-Time Collab Cup and Bag designsTransparent Cards (Free with purchase from 22 December)Crystal Stickers (Free with purchase from 24 December)Badges (23 Yuan with purchase)Pendants (29 Yuan with purchase)Wands (52 Yuan with purchase)Array of collab merchandiseMagic WandBadgesCrystal StickerPendant
### dico͘s

In 2021, Balala the Fairies: Ocean Magic and fellow Alpha Group franchise Armor Hero Hunter collaborated with fast food chain dico͘s in celebration of Children's Day (1 June). During the collaboration which lasted from 29 May 2021 to 13 June 2021, four toys were offered at participating outlets - a Balala the Fairies themed kitchen playset, an Armor Hero themed pinball machine, as well as two bubble guns themed after each franchise. These toys came with combo meals for either two or three pax, while stocks lasted.

Balala the Fairies Kitchen PlaysetBalala the Fairies Bubble GunArmor Hero Pinball MachineArmor Hero Bubble GunCombo Meal for TwoCombo Meal for Three
### Saky Kids

Emma appears in a commercial for **Saky Kids** (舒客宝贝 *Shūkè Bǎobèi*), a children's dental hygiene products brand.

In the commercial, a miniaturized Emma and some children brush their teeth while singing about the brand to the tune of the Cancan section of the Orpheus in the Underworld Overture. At the end of the commercial, products featuring Emma and fellow Alpha Group character Armor Hero Lava is displayed.

Emma and Armor Hero Lava featured on Saky Kids products
### Song of the Moon

On 20 December 2022, the official Weibo account of Balala the Fairies would post a series of three posters featuring *Aohen* or *Ruthless*, a character on the newly released show, **Song of the Moon** (月歌行 *Yuè Gē Xíng*), alongside Luna. The posters lean into jokes that the character played by Chen Zihan, was a indeed a chosen one of the main antagonist of Balala's first season, Gunala, due to perceived similarities.

Chen Zihan, herself, would respond to these posters in the comments, quipping that if she had improved her magic powers, perhaps Aohen wouldn't have been taken offline so quickly, alluding to the fate of her character.

### Tastien Burger

On 17 May 2023, the official Weibo account of **Tastien Burger** (塔斯汀汉堡 Tǎsītīng Hànbǎo) began posting countdown images teasing a mysterious collaboration. This was revealed to be a collab with Balala the Fairies on 20 May 2023. This collaboration was acknowledged at the same time by Balala the Fairies' official Weibo.

The collaboration encouraged Weibo users to discuss their favorite Balala the Fairies characters and other various topics with the tag #塔斯汀巴啦啦联名上新# and tagging in both Tastien Burger and Balala the Fairies official Weibo accounts, with various winners selected to win Tastien Burger x Balala the Fairies collab wands.

More details of the collaboration was also unveiled on 23 May 2023. From 25 May 2023 to 1 June 2023, event booths and standees are set up at 33 participating Tastien Burger outlets across 17 provinces in China. At these booths, customers yell "Balala Power, Tata Transformation!" (巴啦啦能量，塔塔全身变 *Bā lā lā néngliàng, tǎtǎ quánshēn biàn*) to receive "Magic Scratchcards". By scratching these "Magic Scratchcards and following its instructions, customers are able to exchange for mysterious prizes on the spot. Customers also stand a chance to win a Balala the Fairies 15th Anniversary Magic Wand.

For the duration of the collab, two menu items were added: One burger: Tata Chicken Drumstick Little China Castle (塔塔鸡腿中国小堡 *Tǎtǎ Jītuǐ Zhōngguó Xiǎo Bǎo*) and one drink: Youthful Wind Citrus Bubbly Drink (青风柑露气泡饮 *Qīng Fēng Gānlù Qìpào Yǐn*).

Tastien Burger x Balala the Fairies Collab Ad
3 Days Countdown on Tastien Burger Weibo2 Days Countdown on Tastien Burger Weibo1 Day Countdown on Tastien Burger WeiboCollab announcement image set on Tastien Burger WeiboCollab announcement on Balala the Fairies WeiboParticipating outletsStandees and Booths at participating outletsA Collab booth at a participating outletShirley Cosplayer inside the boothThe Shirley standeeShirley Cosplayer with the Lily StandeeShirley Cosplayer with the Tastien Burger x Balala the Fairies Collab WandA closer look at the Tastien Burger x Balala the Fairies Collab WandA look at the Time-Limited Burger, its box and DrinkA look at the Time-Limited Burger, its box and DrinkThe Burger Box and the distributed scratchcards
### Youxuepai

Michelle Lin and Maggie Lin appear in a commercial for **Youxuepai** (优学派 *Yōuxuépài*) U-pad, an educational smart tablet.

In the commercial, Michelle and Maggie cast their magic on a giant Youxuepai U-pad, extracting an icon which splits into various disciplines of the material covered by the Youxuepai U-pad. Through the commercial, a modified version of the original theme song is played. This version has a faster tempo, a more noticeable beat and modified lyrics about the Youxuepai.

## Manga

### Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight!

**Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight!** (はぐれアイドル 地獄変 *Hagure Aidoru Jigoku-hen*) is an adult erotic and battle manga written and illustrated by Takato Rui, who also serves as character designer for Balala the Fairies: Over the Rainbow. The manga was published by Nihon Bungeisha and serialized in *Bessatsu Manga Goraku* in 2014 and *Manga Goraku Special* from 2015 until its completion. The series also has an official English translation produced by Seven Seas Entertainment under its Ghost Ship imprint.

In this series, Amy Yin is reimagined as a genius 14-year old Baguazhang practitioner and participates in *The Ultimate Power and Beauty Showdown! Valkyrie-Opera* competition, first appearing in a non-speaking capacity in chapter 40. All her classmates, including Jessi Shi and Hayley Lan, would also make an appearance in a later chapter, being trained in Baguazhang alongside her in Guangdong City by Cybele Rou, a character from another one of Takato Rui's manga, *Cynthia: The Mission*.

Amy Yin would go on to win two matches, before being persuaded to surrender in her quarter-final match.

Amy's first appearance in the mangaAmy defeats her first opponentAmy with Jessi and Hayley
## Toys and Figures

### Balala the Fairies Mech Girls (XZOM Snap)

**Balala the Fairies Mech Girls** (巴啦啦小魔仙机娘 *Bālālā Xiǎomóxiān Jīniáng*) is a line of plastic figures produced by XZOM Snap in collaboration with Alpha Group. This line reimagines the Balala the Fairies characters as mech girls.

Completed Maggie figureMaggie Concept artMichelle Concept art
## Video Games

### Fairy Sphere

**Fairy Sphere** (精灵之境 *Jīnglíng zhī Jìng*) is a healing box garden and fairy raising game developed by Smiletech and published by Netmarble Joybomb.

On 16 November 2021, a Balala the Fairies Collaboration event was released featuring various in-game decorations for the players' Fairy Spheres. The event story "Visitor from the Magic Fairy Castle" was made available during this time. The storyline features Prince Noah, who ends up in the player's fairy sphere following a battle against an evil wizard. Notably, Prince Noah is the only character from the franchise to appear in this collaboration, although Shirley makes an unidentified cameo bickering with Prince Noah as usual towards the end of the storyline.

### Jizhan Yalate

*Jizhan Yalate* (激战亚拉特 *Jīzhàn Yàlātè*) is a multiplayer hero-based arena shooter for mobile phones developed by Lieying Studio and published by Junhai Games.

On 10 March 2023, a collaboration with Balala the Fairies was launched, featuring Balala the Fairies skins for Rina, Moh and Grace, as Shirley, Prince Noah and Luna respectively.

### Mini World: CREATA

**Mini World: CREATA** (迷你世界 *Mínǐ shìjiè*), also known as Mini World: Block Art, is multiplayer online Sandbox game for mobile phones and windows published by Miniwan Technology.

On 27 July 2021, a teaser was posted to Official Website of Mini World's Chinese server featuring the silhouettes of six girls resembling Balala the Fairies characters, and their reflection on the ground in Mini World's blocky art style. On the next day, 28 July 2021, a Balala the Fairies collaboration was officially announced, with the reveal that Maggie, Michelle, Shirley and Noah would be added to the game as skins, and their three elf partners as pets.

On 13 August 2021, it was announced that Princess Alyssa, Jessi and Amy from Balala the Fairies: Over the Rainbow would be added to the game's Chinese server as skins. More information would be revealed on 16 August 2021 - including the previously announced three new skins, seven new props based on the fairies' wands, a new mount based on the lolo from Balala the Fairies: Ocean Magic and 3 new DIY sets based on 3 of the Black Bean Solders, Hei Baba, Hei Wuwu and Hei Mama from Balala the Fairies: Over the Rainbow.

TeaserShirley, Michelle and Maggie on the Multiplayer button
### Moonlight Blade

**Moonlight Blade** (天涯明月刀 *Tiānyá míngyuè dāo*) is a Wuxia MMORPG for mobile phones published by Tencent Games.

On 16 August 2022, it was announced that the "Floating: Balala" costume would be added to the game. The female costume is based on Shirley, while the male costume is based on Prince Noah.

### QQ Speed Mobile

**QQ Speed Mobile** (QQ飞车手游 *QQ Fēichē Shǒuyóu*) of **Speed Drifters** is a racing game for mobile phones developed by Timi Studio Group and published by Tencent.

A Balala the Fairies collaboration ran in this game from 26 May 2023 to 11 June 2023. Players are allowed to complete various missions to receive Fairy Notes, which they can charge into Balala Power. Balala Power could then be exchanged for various in-game items, including a pet based on the elf Rolly.

Completing specific missions from 27 May 2023 to 4 June 2023, players can receive a single-use Fairy Transformation Card. Using the card in the leisure area, the player's character would transform into Shirley or Prince Noah. However, the transformation is cancelled if the player leaves the leisure area or changes the character gender.

Completing daily log-ins from 1 June 2023 to 14 June 2023, players can receive Fairy Phantom, a skin based on Lily Yan.

As part of the collaboration, a Balala the Fairies themed car was added to the game.

Xia Letong on the event bannerBalala the Fairies-themed CarFairy Transformations based on Shirley and Prince NoahDark Fairy Skin based on LilyCollab pet based on Rolly
## Web Series

### BabyBus

**BabyBus** (宝宝巴士 *Bǎobǎo Bāshì*) is a video series targeted towards toddlers and pre-school children.

Balala the Fairies (Song) was a featured song on a Baby Bus video. In the video, the panda children Kiki and MiuMiu are granted fairy wands by a fairy on their television. They then embark on a journey and eventually reach the Fairy Castle.

Video Title CardKiki and MiuMiu playing with Fairy WandsFairy Castle depicted in the video
### The Detectives' Adventures

**The Detective Adventures** (萌探探探案 *Méngtàn tàn tàn àn*) is a variety show produced by iQiyi that features a celebrity cast playing various games interpreting and re-enacting several of classic television series.

On 27 May 2022, the first episode of the show's second season, Balala the Fairies was featured as a segment on the show. Liu Meihan (Lily Yan), Yuan Qifeng (Prince Noah), Gill Zhou (Luna) and Wang Hui (Fairy Queen) made a guest appearance and reprised their respective roles, nearly 13 years after the original 2008 season ended.

The episode can be watched in full on iQiyi Variety Youtube Channel.

A Promo for the Episode featuring Liu Meihan's return as LilyA Promo for the Episode featuring Gill Zhou's return as LunaA Promo for the Episode featuring Yuan Qifeng's return as Prince NoahA Promo for the Episode featuring Wang Hui's return as the Fairy QueenA Promo for the Episode featuring Liu Meihan's return as LilyA Promo for the Episode featuring Gill Zhou's return as LunaA Promo for the Episode featuring Yuan Qifeng's return as Prince NoahA Promo for the Episode featuring Wang Hui's return as the Fairy QueenComparison photo posted on Liu Meihan's social mediaComparison photo posted on Liu Meihan's social media