Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (Gushing over Magical Girls)

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Synonyms: Mahoako, Looking up to Magical Girls, I Admire Magical Girls, and...

Japanese: 魔法少女にあこがれて

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Type: TV

Episodes: 13

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Jan 3, 2024 to Mar 27, 2024

Premiered: Winter 2024

Broadcast: Wednesdays at 23:30 (JST)

Producers: Lantis, AT-X, Takeshobo, Docomo Anime Store, Kadokawa, MAGNET, Bandai Namco Music Live

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Studios: Asahi Production

Source: Web manga

Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Girls Love, Ecchi

Theme: Mahou Shoujo

Duration: 23 min. per ep.

Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity

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Score: 7.71¹ (scored by 51,960 users)

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Ranked: #1213²

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Popularity: #1771

Members: 124,475

Favorites: 1,304

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A team of three magical girls known as Tres Magia protects the town where Utena Hiiragi lives. Like many others, Utena loves these magical girls who valiantly fight in the name of justice. One day, a mysterious black mascot character appears before Utena and grants her the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to transform into a magical girl.

However, the offer is not what it seems, as Utena has been recruited for an evil organization to fight the magical girls she has always admired. Utena is then forced to confront Tres Magia in battle; but instead of feeling remorse, she unexpectedly finds pleasure in inflicting pain on the magical girls. Completely giving in to her desires, Utena embraces her role as a villain, slowly transforming her adoration for magical girls into a new sadistic obsession.

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Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete was released on Blu-ray and DVD in three volumes from March 27, 2024, to May 29, 2024.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Hiiragi, Utena

Main

Izumi, Fuuka
Japanese

Araga, Kiwi

Main

Koga, Aoi
Japanese

Morino, Korisu

Main

Sugiura, Shiori
Japanese

Tenkawa, Kaoruko

Supporting

Ikeda, Misaki
Japanese

Minakami, Sayo

Supporting

Kazama, Mayuko
Japanese

Hanabishi, Haruka

Supporting

Maeda, Kaori
Japanese

Akoya, Matama

Supporting

Aisaka, Yuuka
Japanese

Anemo, Nemo

Supporting

Tsuda, Minami
Japanese

Venalita

Supporting

Fukuen, Misato
Japanese

Sister Gigant

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Inoue, Kikuko
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Kouchiyama, Takashi

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Usukura, Ryuutarou

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Nishimae, Shuka

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Yamamoto, Shuuhei

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Opening Theme

"My dream girls" by NACHERRY

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Ending Theme

"Togetoge Sadistic (とげとげサディスティック)" by Enormita (エノルミータ)

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Mar 27, 2024

Marinate1016

Recommended

We’ve done it. We’ve peaked. This is the culmination of 70+ years of Japanese animation. It doesn’t get better than this. Mahoako is the crowning achievement of anime. Combine two of the best things ever made, the Mahou Shoujo genre and BDSM erotica and you’ve got Mahoako. A sensual, but surprisingly wholesome experience that lures you with fan service and keeps you with the loveable cast and slice of life moments.

While it might not have had the motion that Frieren and Kusuriya had, Mahoako was a force to be reckoned with in its own right. Delivering banger after banger episode, solid animation and ... levels of degeneracy that I didn’t even think were possible in a TV anime, this show was simply amazing. I was a fan of the manga coming into it, but they took that and elevated the source material to new heights, adding in anime original scenes and getting a fantastic cast of seiyuus to do this one.

Contrary to popular belief, *cough cough* Anime News Network, this isn’t a “pedobait anime.” For one, they’re not real people. For two, that’s minimising an actually really well written cast. Yes, there’s a lot of erotic content with the girls, but there’s actually a whole lot more to the story than that. Mahoako is as much a story of sexual exploration and liberation and cute girls doing cute things as it is an erotica fan service anime. Utena, the MC starts out as a shy reserved girl with no friends or outlet to express herself emotionally. After becoming Magia Baiser we see her gradually evolve and gain the confidence to be herself around other people. Baiser is very much the personification of Utena’s repressed sexual urges and personality. When transformed, she’s able to be herself and act on her fantasies without fear of being judged. Through the “tortures” that she inflicts on the Tres Magia, we get insight into her deepest desires and fears. The biggest desire of which being control, Utena desires to have some form of control over her life. Up until gaining her powers, she was kind of a passenger in her own life. Now she has the ability to be an active force and take things into her own hands. Without getting into too much detail, we also see the other enormita members who get introduced doing the same things. Their transformed selves represent their deepest desires and their ideal versions of themselves. While we see the erotica content and get excited, and it is good don’t get me wrong, it’s not just about titties and spankings. There is an actual significance to the methods used in the tortures and it usually has the effect of bringing the characters closer. Just like a real BDSM relationship can.

I could really go into way more detail about the psychological aspects of this series and how much deeper it is, but the gist I want to get across is that this is not just a erotica and horny show. There’s actual reasoning for why the characters engage in the behaviour, so don’t just let the tags put you off.

Speaking of characters, the cast in this is amazing. It’s got so many diverse personalities and motivations. What the story really excels at is the normal slice of life moments between them all. Honestly, as the season went on, I was more excited to just see Utena, Kiwi and Korisu hang out and do stupid stuff together. Likewise for the Tres Magia trio. During these moments we get nice glimpses into the insecurities of the characters and learn just what it is they want out of life. The series balances the fanservice with those moments so well, not overwhelming with one or the other.

The animation ranges from solid to really good in the show. Fight scenes are well done and of course the erotica moments are incredible, especially in the uncensored version. I actually like the anime art better than the manga art as the manga is censored, so rare case when an erotica anime is better than the source.

This being one of the best anime ever made isn’t a joke. It genuinely is. It’s equal parts arousing as it is wholesome and calming. It knows what it is, doesn’t shy away from it and fully embraces it. Something that’s become a lost art in these days. One of the best female casts and probably my 2nd fave Mahou Shoujo story.

Mahoako gets a very easy 10, out of 10

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Mar 27, 2024

ShinodaChan

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Let's get this out of the way first. Whether you like Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete or not ultimately depends on one thing: whether you can tolerate the characters being 14 or not. If you are NOT comfortable with them being underage, this is not a show for you. There's nothing wrong with that, but I'm saying this upfront as it's the most contentious part of the show.

For those of you who are okay with it: you're in for one heck of a ride.

MahouAko's anime adaptation is a mixed bag, speaking as a manga reader. Let's go over the bad points first:

- The story is ... nothing groundbreaking, nor is the premise innovative. It's an ecchi centered around magical girls, and while it does explore topics like sexual awakening, it's still an ecchi at its core. There's a caveat to this, but don't expect anything profound.
- The animation is lackluster more often than not. The art style also has a hard time emulating the manga due to the latter's top-notch use of shading.
- The characters are hit or miss. Personally I like all of them, but I can easily see some of them coming across as annoying to some. YMMV.
- The soundtrack is forgettable, though the OP and ED are quite decent.

If you want a riveting narrative or high quality animation, MahouAko isn't a good choice. However, it possses a lot of redeeming qualities:

- The story is well-written. It may not be innovative, but it makes up for that by being consistent. I'm not just talking the general tone, I mean this across the board. Plot developments are meaningfully addressed and are amplified through continuity. Characters experience meaningful arcs and their relationships naturally progress (at a swift rate, at that). The worldbuilding is straightforward, but that also makes it easy to understand.
Most importantly, though:
- The characters are not one-dimensional. Thank god, an ecchi that doesn't forget that its characters are people. Most members of the cast, even minor characters, are filled with personality. Utena is a shy introvert in one moment, a and a sadistic magical girl simp in the next. I do not say this lightly: she's Bocchi, but a closet perv. Where Utena really shines though is in how she comes into her own. As time passes, her dominant side grows more assertive while her shy side opens up. It's not a complete transformation, but there's a clear shift from start to finish. Kiwi is confrontational and possessive, but doesn't overplay her hand. Korisu is quiet and timid, but is also the most expressive of the bunch. On the whole, I'm satisfied with how characters are handled. They play off each other well, they manage to stand on their own, and they each posssess some loveable quirks. They're not the most nuanced characters in the world, but they're quite solid for an ecchi.
- This show has many flavors, both in terms of kinks and genres. Genre-wise, it balances a lot of themes be it CGDCT, Ecchi, Yuri, and Seinen. It flips between these as the story demands, but all of them are decently handled. The Seinen aspect struggles the most, but it doesn't detract from the rest of the show. Kink-wise...suffice to say that it manages to tick a lot of boxes. On average, viewers should have at least one kink that the show tackles, but again YMMV.
- The ecchi is bold, to the point where you'll sometimes question how even a censored version of the show aired. I can't go into spoilers, but when I say bold, I mean stuff you only see in hentai. To put this into perspective, the producer admitted to recieving complaints from the broadcasting staff for this exact reason. It really manages to push the limit, especially towards the end of the season.
- The show is funny, though I can't put a finger on why. Maybe it's the payoff and continuity. The iterative gags, the goofy shots...it doesn't go as hard as Bocchi, but the same spirit is generally there.
- The voice acting is quite good, ESPECIALLY from Fuuka Izumi. This is only Fuuka's second role on MAL, yet she absolutely kills it as Utena. She captures both sides of her personality well while rivaling Yoshino Aoyama's (i.e. Bocchi) level of expressiveness. This is a rookie with natural talent, so you'll definitely see her again. Beyond that, Aoi Koga works her Paimon magic as Kiwi while Yuuka Aisaka nails Loco. I'll also shout out Misaki Ikeda for her colorful work as Kaoruko. All in all, a great voice cast.

In summary: this is an ecchi that understands what it is and where it's going. It thrives in lewds and memes, but supports this through continuity and character development. Payoff is generally earned, comedic moments stick the landing, and the voice actors have a lot of fun. It's a lot like Blue Archive where if you can put aside the characters' age, the shenanigans are a load of fun. I can honestly call it a good show, though one with a specific target audience.

As for comparisons between the anime and manga: the anime is largely faithful, with some swaps and tweaks here and there. It struggles to match the manga's paneling (which plays a lot into the seinen appeal), but makes up for it by doubling down on lewder moments. I fully recommend the manga, especially for those who'd prefer a more serious version. Both the anime and manga are quite good though, so choose whichever you prefer.

Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete is a 7/10. It's certainly not for everyone, but it possses its own appeal while being surprisingly competent with its characters. Watch it to have fun, and remember: it's only fiction.

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Apr 1, 2024

SirGrumpyPawson

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This anime was pure art. I found myself watching it after hearing the premise and liking it. Girl that loves magical girls is finally granted powers but she ends up a witch, a good setup for wacky hijinks and a good time. I was warned it was down bad but holy shit did that not prepare me for what was about to happen.

In the first minute you get exposed to full frontal nudity and it goes so much deeper than that. Every episode a new fetish or two is proudly displayed in what i can only explain as the total dissolution of the line between ...

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