A Beginner's Guide to Getting Into Mahou Shoujo
Anime
Based on the popular magical girl inphographic guide https://i.imgur.com/vFQ3vaZ.jpeg with notes attached to each entry
This is split into 2 Categories:
B. (starts with Utena) I've only seen Madoka Magica and I want to learn more about the genre, but idk if I'm ready for kids' shows.
If at the end you're ready to explore the mahou shoujo genre in full force, jump to Category A.
A. (starts with Precure) I like cute stuff and the magical girls aesthetic, and I can actually handle stuff aimed at little girls.
If at the end this isn't enough for you, congrats, you're into mahou shoujo and you should start doing your own research.
This is split into 2 Categories:
B. (starts with Utena) I've only seen Madoka Magica and I want to learn more about the genre, but idk if I'm ready for kids' shows.
If at the end you're ready to explore the mahou shoujo genre in full force, jump to Category A.
A. (starts with Precure) I like cute stuff and the magical girls aesthetic, and I can actually handle stuff aimed at little girls.
If at the end this isn't enough for you, congrats, you're into mahou shoujo and you should start doing your own research.
TV, 1997,
39 eps
Me:-
Author:9
B. I've only seen Madoka Magica and I want to learn more about the genre.
Is there something more like a subversive commentary or deconstruction of the genre?
Is there something more like a subversive commentary or deconstruction of the genre?
TV, 2002,
38 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Keep me in the deep/subversive realm for a bit.
Are there any darker, tragic magical girl shows?
Is there something kind of dark and sad, but a bit more mahou shoujo-y?
Are there any darker, tragic magical girl shows?
Is there something kind of dark and sad, but a bit more mahou shoujo-y?
TV, 2001,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:-
I can deal with a more straightforward version of Princess Tutu
(If you're more acclimating to this vibe, jump to Category A, starting with Precure)
(If you're more acclimating to this vibe, jump to Category A, starting with Precure)
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:6
I kinda just want something exacly like Madoka
TV, 2015,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Is there one that's less dark and moody than YuYuYu? I can handle the slow
TV, 2004,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:6
I like Madoka for the young characters, adult themes and cool action
("Whoa, magical girls kick ass!" Jump to Category A, starting with Precure)
("Whoa, magical girls kick ass!" Jump to Category A, starting with Precure)
TV, 2013,
10 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Can I get one that's less serious and more fanservice-heavy? Also I'm into Fate/Stay Night
OVA, 2001,
2 eps
Me:-
Author:6
I'm kind of into this whole "adult parody of magical girls" thing
TV, 2005,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Now that you've lured me in with cute girls, slowly trick me into watching increasingly typical magical girl shows
TV, 2010,
49 eps
Me:-
Author:9
A. I like cute stuff and the mahou shoujo aesthetic, and I can actually handle stuff aimed at little girls.
I want action/hero stuff! Cute girls kicking ass, if you like this, watch all the Precure.
I want action/hero stuff! Cute girls kicking ass, if you like this, watch all the Precure.
TV, 1992,
46 eps
Me:-
Author:-
It doesn't have to be modern, give me the original
TV, 2002,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:-
I'm like 5 years too young to be nostalgic about Sailor Moon
TV, 2011,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
How about something really messed up and more adult?
(If you've only seen Madoka Magica and want to learn more about the genre, jump back Category B, starting with Utena).
(If you've only seen Madoka Magica and want to learn more about the genre, jump back Category B, starting with Utena).
TV, 1998,
70 eps
Me:-
Author:10
I want something more mellow and confy, maybe some feels
TV, 1992,
61 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Like Cardcaptor but less fantasy/action and more slice of life
TV, 2010,
51 eps
Me:-
Author:-
I never said they shouldn't be fighting
TV, 2012,
178 eps
Me:-
Author:-
They don't have to transform, I just like the aesthetic
(There's a whole subgenre of idol shows that kind of look and feel like mahou shoujo, look into it)
(There's a whole subgenre of idol shows that kind of look and feel like mahou shoujo, look into it)
TV, 2011,
51 eps
Me:-
Author:-
If at the end this isn't enough for you, congrats, you're into mahou shoujo and you should start doing your own research.
