Featured Articles tagged as "Magical"
Pretty Cure Opening: The Cutest OP in Anime History
Futari wa Precure (aka Pretty Cure) is an anime that follows the story of two magical anime girls as they fight to protect Earth from aliens. Opposite this desperate plot, the Pretty Cure opening is quite upbeat, with cute scenes to accompany the adorable song. Let's explore this sweet OP!
The Role of the Warlock In Blade & Soul
Despite the warlock class being a powerful part of the Blade & Soul MMORPG, this type of character is downplayed significantly in the anime, though that isn't a bad thing by any means. Let's explore further!
The Kou Empire in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
The Kou Empire of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic is a driving force for much of the world's conflict. So what makes up a super-powerful, conquering nation? This is a brief breakdown of the Kou Empire.
Howl's Moving Castle the Novel: A Whole New World
Howl's Moving Castle has quickly become one of the most beloved productions ever to come out of Studio Ghibli. However, Howl and his magical castle actually had their origins inside the pages of a book and like as often happens, between the movie and the book are some fantastical differences.
Everything Cute and Kawaii about My Neighbor Totoro
The main characters of My Neighbor Totoro are super cute little girls, and the titular character of Totoro is a super kawaii ball of fur. It’s inevitable that you spend most of the movie squeeing in delight. Can you handle the cuteness of this classic anime film?
Witches Featured in Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) is a series where the unexpected happens. There's more to it than cute girls wearing cute outfits and using cute weapons. To complement all the moe, the series has witches with grotesque forms and an unexpectedly dark plot.
Looks Can Be Deceiving: The Soul Gems of Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) builds on the lighthearted magical girl trope...before completely destroying it! One of the new toys a magical girl gets in this anime is a soul gem that seems to shine bright with hope. But in this anime, all that glitters is not gold...
Howl's Moving Castle: Everyone's Favorite Fire Demon Calcifer
The overworked, underpaid, and under-appreciated Calcifer can do it all. Need hot water? Calcifer. Need to move an entire castle? Calcifer. Need help with some spells? Calcifer. Need a heart transplant? Calcifer. Or just need a garbage disposal unit for your hair and broken eggshells? Calcifer.
The Meanings Behind Howl's Ring: Howl's Moving Castle Analysis
In one of Hayao Miyazaki's masterpieces, Howl's Moving Castle, Howl has special rings that he wears in the beginning of the movie. Later, he gives one of these rings to Sophie. This seemingly small detail actually has plenty of strong meanings behind it! Read on to find out.
Chihiro and Haku from Spirited Away: Friends or More?
Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away) portrays more than breathtaking magic, delicious food, and strange spirits. The main stars of the film, Chihiro and Haku, share a deep connection that becomes the most important aspect of the movie. Let's walk through the timeline of their relationship.
Magical Howl no Ugoku Shiro GIFs
Jump into Howl and Sophie's exciting world! These whimsical Howl's Moving Castle GIFs will make any Ghibli or fantasy fan happy!
Magicians and Rukh in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
In the whimsical world of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Rukh have a huge influence on the development of the story. Let’s explore what Rukh are and what role those who can interact with them play in the series!
Raise Your Weapon: Akame ga Kill!'s Incursio
Akame ga Kill! is all about the weapons. Every major character wields one of the Imperial Arms, a set of ancient weapons with the power to change the course of history. One of the most powerful is Incursio, a set of cursed, evolving armor with the soul of a dragon. Let's find out what it does!
15 Bittersweet Quotes from Madoka Magica
The magical girls of Puella Magi Madoka Magica are all fighting to protect the ones they love. Here are 15 of the show's most bittersweet quotes to show just how hard that struggle is.