Romeo, a poor kid living in a Swiss village, bravely sells himself into servitude as a chimney sweep in order to save his family. On his way to Milan he meets a mysterious boy named Alfredo, and they become fast friends. Life as a chimney sweep is hard and dangerous. But together, and with the help of some new friends, Romeo and Alfredo find themselves striving for a better life.
Romeo's Blue Skies (Season 1)
The Alps! A Major Event in a Small Village (Episode 1) 7.5
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-01-15
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Romeo wants to participate in the pole climbing competition, in which several boys compete to get a trophy placed on top of a pole. Meanwhile, Luini, a mysterious man known as the god of death, arrives in the village.
The Beginning of Fate - A Family in Flames (Episode 2) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-01-22
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The fire started by Luini devastates the only cornfield that Romeo's family has left. Romeo's family rush to the field to try to save the domestic animals, but Roberto injures his head while leaping out of the flames.
Goodbye, My Village (Episode 3) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-01-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Due to the injures suffered during the fire, Roberto's condition worsens to the point of going blind if he is not treated urgently.
The Boy in the Portrait (Episode 4) 8.5
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-02-05
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: After being treated by doctor Baresi, Roberto will recover and will not go blind. Romeo has sacrificed himself for the sake of his family and must now leave the village.
A Night at the Tavern (Episode 5) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-02-12
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Luini locks up the boys before crossing the lake by boat to get to Milan. Among them is Dante, who devises a plan to escape.
The Boat Sinks! Friendship in the Storm (Episode 6) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-02-19
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The boat in which Romeo and the others are traveling to Milan is hit by a storm and sinks.
The House Where an Angel Lives (Episode 7) 9.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-02-26
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: In Milan, Romeo and Alfredo are sold as chimney sweeps to different bosses, having to separate, but not before swearing eternal friendship. Romeo is taken by Rossi, his buyer, to his house, where he will start a new life.
A Gift From an Angel (Episode 8) 8.5
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-03-05
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Cleaning chimneys is harder than Romeo could imagine. And worst of all is that when he comes home tired from work he doesn't get a piece of bread. However, an angel who lives in the house cares for him.
Moonlit Love Letter (Episode 9) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-03-12
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Romeo goes to clean Professor Casella's fireplace who, to thank him, gives him an illustrated book.
The Sketchbook of the Blue Sky (Episode 10) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-03-19
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Romeo manages to get the key which keeps his door locked, so he can go out to meet Angeletta, becoming friends.
Let's Be Friends (Episode 11) 9.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-04-23
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Romeo watches from the rooftop of a house that one of the Wolf Pack members is ambushed by another gang of boys, but then the rest of the pack appears and a fight breaks out.
Vanishing Into the Foggy City (Episode 12) 9.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-04-30
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Romeo finds Anselmo lying on the street and covered in bruises. Anselmo tells Romeo that he confronted Tachioni because he hates outsiders and wants to kick Romeo out of town.
Reuniun in the Underground Sewer (Episode 13) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-05-07
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Romeo fights the Wolf Pack, who think he has denounced them to the police, but is saved at the last minute by a masked boy.
Run Away!! Quickly! (Episode 14) 9.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-05-14
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The carriage Romeo has sneaked into contains explosives that the robbers intend to use to blow up the police station and free their imprisoned friend.
Light the Fire! The Oath of Eleven (Episode 15) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-05-21
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: After proving his innocence, Romeo's conditions at Rossis' house get better. Marcello gives him a day off and Romeo decides to search for Alfredo in the streets of Milan.
My Rival Is Alfredo! (Episode 16) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-05-28
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: After a long time, Romeo and Alfredo finally reunited and joined other young chimney sweeps to form the Black Brothers fraternity with Alfredo in command to confront the Wolf Pack.
The Duel at San Babila Church (Episode 17) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-06-04
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Since the Wolf Pack has no intention of stopping picking on the chimney sweeps, the Black Brothers, fed up with running away, decide to stand up to them.
Reach the Morning Sun! The Song of Unity (Episode 18) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-06-11
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: As retaliation for losing the fight at San Babila church, Michaelo was kidnapped by the Wolf Pack.
Grandma Is a Witch (Episode 19) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-06-18
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Marcello Rossi receives a letter from his mother, Mimi, announcing she will pay them a visit soon.
Grandpa Theo's Puppet Show (Episode 20) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-07-02
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Romeo and Angeletta meet the old puppeteer Teo and little Nana.
Angeletta's Secret (Episode 21) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-07-09
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Matteo tells the boys the story of Marcello Rossi and Angeletta: a countess named Isabella is the girl's grandmother.
I Finally Met Grandmother! (Episode 22) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-08-06
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Angeletta's greatest wish is to meet her grandmother, the Countess Isabella Montovani, before her serious illness progresses.
Goodbye, My Angel (Episode 23) 9.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-08-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Angeletta's condition is deteriorating rapidly. The so-called Ice Queen Montovani wants nothing to do with her granddaughter.
Targeted Siblings (Episode 24) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-08-20
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: In Milan, a wedding of the nobility is taking place and all rich and noble people of the area are invited. Even the king of Italy is expected to come.
Reunion! Bianca and Alfredo (Episode 25) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-08-27
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Alfredo and Bianca are still on the run from their relatives. Their aunt and uncle want the badge that Alfredo hid. This badge was bestowed on Alfredo's father by Carlo Alberto, the father of the current Italian king, and legitimizes the Martini's fortune.
A Proud Soul (Episode 26) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-09-03
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Professor Casella discovers that Alfredo's illness is worse than initially thought. Alfredo also knows that he will not live much longer.
The Beginning of a Long Day (Episode 27) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-09-10
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Alfredo wants to restore his honor before the King of Italy and accuse his aunt and uncle of murdering his parents. Unfortunately, the Wolf Pack lure him into a trap and lock him in the sewers.
Noble Alfredo (Episode 28) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-09-17
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Alfredo and Bianca are still trying to show in front of the King of Italy and expose the damage that has been done to their family.
Eternal Alfredo (Episode 29) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-10-22
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The big moment is here! Alfredo and his uncle Maurizio stand before the king of Italy. Both have badges in their hands, but only one belongs to the Martinis.
The Final Oath (Episode 30) 10.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-10-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Romeo suffers greatly from the sudden death of his friend Alfredo. He sinks into a deep sadness and distances himself more and more from reality.
The True Treasure (Episode 31) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-12-03
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The circus is coming to town. The Black Brothers want to see it, but they only have enough money for a ticket.
A Wonderful Christmas Eve (Episode 32) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-12-10
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: While working one day, Romeo falls from a chimney and breaks his leg. Professor Casella agrees to have him at his place until his leg heals.
To the Sky! Riding the Wings of Freedom (Episode 33) 8.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 1995-12-17
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Spring has fallen and Romeo's contract with Maestro Rossi is over. It is time for Romeo to say goodbye to Milan and return home in Sonogno.
