Ink Nijihara is a girl in high school. Unfortunately her crush Nao Tezuka barely recognizes her. To make matters worse, she is very short. Now Ink meets a duck and becomes a "mahou shoujo" and teaches Nao english in disguise. (Source: ANN)
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Moetan can best be described from the popular tags on the database. It's a comedy about a group of loli magical girls who behave moe.As in any other loli anime before this, it starts off with a walk to school. Nijihara Ink just happens to act all clumsy and cute as she tries to get to school. Hilarity ensues... Story (Mediocre) It's an already been used story line thats been beaten down so many times that you can tell if you'll love it or hate it based on the first episode. Judging from the first episode you'll get an eyeful of purposely cute situations mixedin with some gratuitous fanservice. And when i say gratuitous, i mean theres so much fan service that you will either enjoy it because theres so much or hate it because it's too much. It's not for the faint of hart, trust me. Other than that, Ink and her friends get to deal with some monsters and fight bad guys thats pretty much the gist of the story. Art (Great) Fortunately, the art is something to be believed. The artists did such an amazing work on this show. It's kind of like an anime version of Candyland, with all the bright vibrant colors, large shapes, and cute things. Everything is crisp and clear in high definition. But you will notice (like the theme) that the style might feel a little borrowed from an anime here and an anime there. When I watched it, for some reason it reminded me of Popotan. For others N-Drop. And maybe even a little Kamichama Karin. Point is, that it'll remind you of another show. Sound (Very Good) The sound, like the art quality is very clear and 'magical' as one would expect from a magical girl anime. Complete with their own transformation song/sounds to all the comedy antics one is used to when watching this show. I didn't feel any annoyance toward any sound and I (again) love the OP and ED song of this show. Very happy, catchy little melody with some engrish for some extra kick. The seiyus were all spot on. I can even say that they did a damn good (aka hilarious) job on Moetan Corner. I can watch that segment over and over and its still pretty funny. Character (Good) The magical girl characters are all typical moe branded type girls. But they do add a little 'extra' to them to separate themselves from the rest. For instance, Ink's left (sometimes right) sock always falls down. Sumi's ahoge makes little emoticons to show her emotion which was really cute. And Alice's sidekick is just too much its fantastic. There are other characters around but they're a pretty forgettable bunch, except for the animals. You'll see what i mean if you get a chance to watch it. Enjoyment (Good) Overall if you're all into the "cute moe loli" thing than this show is a barrel of fun. But if you don't like the slightly ecchi loli thing, then try something else. As an acquaintance in a chartroom told me "Its disgusting." Personally i think what he said was a little overboard.
Moetan is one of those series that is memorable in one way or another. It is truly unique, being able to make its viewers react in ways one would not usually react. To me, it has the most brilliant form of parody - it parodies itself. For any parody, one of the main concerns is whether or not the viewers will "get" the references thrown at them, but in Moetan, that isn't the case. What you see on the screen will be the main subject for amusement, not obscure references that leave half of the viewers in the dark. And that is the really themain reason why Moetan is considered to be an excellent series to me. You don't have a be an otaku or long time anime watcher to enjoy Moetan. All you need is a sense of humor. Story: 8/10 This is interesting, because how does one rate the story or plot of a parody/comedy series? To be straight to the point, Moetan has little plot, none of it relevant in any way to enjoyment. The real "plot" here is for that Arks and Karks have been banished from their world to the human world and they, with the help of magical girls that they choose (Ink and Sumi), will have to collect good deeds in order to return to their world. However, the real story here is the complete parody of the magical girl genre, especially the transformation sequences, along with the parody of Engrish, ambiguous age of students in anime, flat chests, fanservice, tentacles, Bandai Visual...you name it. The most spot-on moments of Moetan includes a serious/touching/fanservice moment that just makes you laugh. There are many panty shots and more explicit near-nudity scenes, but they are presented in a way to be absolutely hilarious. Art: 9/10 The art is nothing to complain about. In fact, the characters are cutely drawn and the transformation sequences have...lots of good detail. It doesn't get a ten because those are reserved to truly animation masterpieces, but for the purposes of this series, the animation was perfect. There are little things that I personally like, such as the simple ending sequences featuring looking at a window with a character looking out at different phases of the day/season. It's very calm, contrasting the upbeat ending music yet presenting a great mix. And the character/background switches every episode so it's also an extra look into the characters' daily life. The final ending sequence for Moetan in episode 13 was just amazing, featuring sketch-like still drawings of Moetan characters, very pretty yet fitting. Sound: 8/10 To be honest, I did not pay attention to the background music, which means that it's at least mediocre enough to not be out of place but not impressive enough to be noticeable. However, I will comment on the opening and ending songs, which in my opinion are wonderful. The OP is fun to watch, and the more you watch Moetan, the more you laugh at its hidden messages. The ED is catchy and cute, in a way where it's too cute that it feels weird to listen to, exactly how I would feel if someone sees me watching the series. One noticeable moment in music is in episode 13 where the special OVA OP is played near the ending, and it was just very fitting with the battle scene. Character: 8/10 Once again, it's a parody, so aside from the witty motifs and dark, adult themes, there's literally no character development. Like slice of life series, you get the gist of the "story" plus some defining characteristics and personalities of each character, and the comedy builds on them. What I will say though is that the gags and jokes are not overused and the series always find some new way to make you laugh. Enjoyment: 10/10 And here is the main reason why Moetan is one of my favorite series - it is entertainment near its best. I can go on and on about analyzing every single detail of an anime, but it all comes down to whether or not I enjoyed that anime, and for Moetan, every minute is worth it. There's really nothing else I can say, since you have to watch it to know what I mean. What I will say is that I spent lots of time laughing along with the characters, and it is one of the few series where I can keep a smile from the beginning of an episode to the end. Overall: 9/10 To earn a 9 overall rating, usually the anime has to impact me in some way...until I watched Moetan that is. Rarely has enjoyment alone been so strong that I am obligated to give the series higher than a 7, but that is exactly the case with this series. The kinds of anime I like are meaningful series that is deep, but Moetan alone proved that I don't need complex plots or drama to be entertained. Moetan was way outside my comfort side, but somehow it hit at all the right spots. This is a series I will recommend to everyone (who feels comfortable laughing at semi-nudity scenes), because if it can make a tough analyst like me wholeheartedly enjoy it, then it can probably do the same for you too.
If you like comedy, cute characters, and fan service, this is the perfect series. And I mean perfect, filled to the brim with great laughs, carefully designed character archetypes, and a plethora of nosebleed moments. Character design by POP, best character designer to grace the medium. This series definitely has it's priorities straight. It doesn't beat around the bush trying to saturate itself with some sort of semblance of storyline depth, and doesn't waste any time trying to feed you some crap about emotional complexities of characters. It gets right to the point: cute girls, laughs, panties, charming moments, and plenty of one piece swimsuits. Evenwhile lacking a focus on depth of character, Ink still ends up being one of my favorite anime characters, the stereotypes are done in a good way. Ink is your typical altruistic but clumsy magical girl, and that's what makes her cute. Sumi is your typical dumb bratty self-centered loli, and it's perfect. Easily has among the best transformation sequences in the mahou shoujo genre. Also has an 11/10 ED track, and really good specials that don't leave you feeling disappointed.
Moetan is more of a comedy rather than a romance, centered around 4 main characters that have magical powers. The show was really more of a cute kid show rather than an adult oriented one. There was a lot of ecchiness and near pornographic transformation scenes. Although, the show was comedy oriented, I didn't find myself laughing my ass off (LMAO) or anything like that. Quite frankly it was pretty bland, but there were a few good moments here and there filled with moe. The story is centered around a girl named Ink. She some how coincidentally found her way to becoming a magical girl who musthelp people. But her sense of helping people is helping a boy she has a crush on with his English studies. And that's mainly it, the plot gets a little thicker a little down the line, but it isn't anything really noting. (That should probably tell you how well thought out this show was). The characters felt really shallow, as if there wasn't very much character build up. We learn very little about the characters past, which is the reason why I felt so detached to the characters. All of the magical people from another world are very perverted to the point they should practically be in jail. The only really deep thing about Ink's and Sumi's past is about their friendship and why they both like cats. Other than that, it is pretty much something you could've figured out on your own without an entire episode dedicated to that memory. The music suited the mood and the actions the characters were doing, but I am pretty impressed with the English dialogue. Nao, the main character who is supposed to learn English, never actually speaks it, so I found that kind of ironic. The art is very MOE. Almost everything about it is supposed to be moe. Little girls with no female features is apparently awesome in Japan... That is a cultural divide for me. Anyway, I was unimpressed with how the artists would repeat the exact same scenes, two, three and sometimes four times. It felt like there was a really big budget cut, so they took short cuts in a few places, and you'll notice them when/if you watch the show. And for some reason, frilly and complex costumes are impressive in Japan... it's no wonder that you need magic in order to put on these extremely complex clothes like that. Other than a few things, I guess I can say that I enjoyed the show a little bit. It felt more like a waste of time rather than something I had to watch to satisfy my curiosity. There was good moments here and there, but the ecchiness was mainly involved with the little girls with no feminine features. Looking at naked little girls is practically no different from looking at naked little boys.
Moetan currently stands as the lowest rated anime on MAL that I have given this high of a rating to and honestly, it's deserved. This may well be the stupidest magical girl anime in existence (unless you consider Dokuro-chan a mahou shoujo) but that's precisely why I find it so funny. Let's take a look at why this is one of my favorite pieces of trash. Story 4/10 A loli-loving man from a parallel universe gets banished from his world and turned into a duck so that he can help a high school senior that looks half as old as she actually is teach people English byturning into a magical girl. This is the level of stupidity that is so stupid it transcends being stupid and loops back into pure brilliance. Pure. Fucking. Brilliance. Characters 7/10 The characters were able to make me laugh pretty consistently, it takes a good set of characters to pull off stupid comedy and have it actually be funny. Both the side characters (some of whom are more or less just gag characters) and main characters do well in delivering the show's humor. Art 5/10 Moetan features low-budget moeblob art and animation. Honestly, I think low budget art can make a comedy funnier when done right, especially a stupid one like this as it adds a further pinch of stupidity to the stupidness with its low-budget-y-ness. Sound 5/10 Pretty unremarkable but fitting for the show. You also get to hear some Engrish! (actually not half bad compared to the Engrish in some anime, maybe even sometimes good enough to be called English!) Enjoyment 8/10 This is the only category that matters for a comedy really (well this and maybe characters) and Moetan nailed it here. I laughed my ass off at this show as it continued to be stupid and random in unexpected and hilarious ways. Yes, there are a lot of stupid and random comedies out there and a lot of them aren't funny. To a lot of people, Moetan won't be funny, but for me it just hit that sweet spot as that special kind of trash I really love. Overall 8/10 (Excellent) Do you like really stupid comedy (think Aho Girl, Dokuro-chan, Kill Me Baby)? Do you like cutesy magical girl shows? If you answered "yes" to both those questions, watch Moetan. If you answered "yes" to just one, maybe give it a try. If you answered "no" to both questions, this anime isn't worth your time. As much as I've said "stupid" and "trash" in this review though, I can't stress enough that I really did love this show. There's stupid stupid and brilliant stupid and which is which varies from person to person based on their tastes, but for me Moetan is that brilliant kind of stupid. It definitely ain't for everyone though!
Gentlemen… gentlemen! I must protest most vigorously! I have just discovered that Moetan, that sparkling jewel of refined absurdity and high culture, has been given—brace yourselves—a 6.40 on MyAnimeList. Six point four! Why, that’s the sort of score one reserves for damp wallpaper or overcooked pudding! This is not merely an injustice, it is a national disgrace! I demand a recount, a tribunal, and perhaps a fainting couch! Now then, allow me to compose myself. Moetan is not, as the uninformed commoners might assume, a trifling affair of “cute girls doing questionable things.” No, my dear compatriots of cultivated leisure, this is an educational symposium—an exquisiteexercise in the appreciation of language, humor, and, dare I say, the delicate aesthetic of the petite feminine form. Not for degenerates, heavens no! This is an artistic pursuit, a masterclass in balancing purity, wit, and grammatical correction! The story follows our refined young heroine—a noble tutor of the English tongue—guided by that paragon of waterfowl wisdom, the most dignified of magical ducks, Ah-kun! Never has a talking bird worn the mantle of pedagogue so proudly! And what of his compatriot, the magical cat of equal splendor? Two gentlemen, once human, now transformed into creatures of whimsy—a poetic metaphor for the humbling of intellect before innocence! The irony! The brilliance! Shakespeare himself would’ve slammed his goblet and declared, “Finally, something decent on the telly!” Every episode, I found myself laughing, crying, and occasionally convulsing with such delight that my butler Reginald feared for my sanity. The man actually telephoned the physician. “Sir,” he said, “you were shouting ‘Eigo no jikan!’ and waving your arms as though conducting an orchestra of angels.” I assured him I was quite all right—merely elevated. The colors! The charm! The sheer audacity of it all! While the peasants may sneer and whisper of “fanservice” and “questionable material,” we, the scholars of mirth and metaphor, understand that Moetan is a satire—a glittering mirror reflecting the absurdity of modern anime itself. This is comedy for the cultured. A philosophical ballet dressed as pastel nonsense. So yes, my friends, I stand before you today in outrage, but also in reverence. For Moetan is no mere anime—it is a spiritual trial by glitter, a linguistic odyssey of the soul, and a heartfelt reminder that even ducks and cats, once gentlemen, can teach us the meaning of dignity… and the proper conjugation of irregular verbs. Ten out of ten cigars, and a monocle raised in defiance of ignorance. A toast, gentlemen—to loli literature, to laughter, and to linguistic enlightenment! 🥂
Moetan was certainly an.. experience? A fairly standard mahou shoujo show but at the same time it's a moe blob ecchi comedy mostly. It's also one of those shows that you can't easily mention to people you have seen without someone hinting the authorities as it features high school girls with smaller proportions that normal. And again normally that would be fine but the show is really fan servicy with them. Every single episode has some amount of sussy shots or actions that are lewd. There was even a meta episode where the producers said screw it, just make an episode that is only fan service fromstart to finish as they figured that's what the audience really watches the show for anyway. The main characters Ink and Sumi are pretty fun. Ink is your usual genki type main character who just wants to get along with everyone and teach her crush English. Sumi is a rich ojou-sama but dumb as a brick. We don't get to see Alice nearly as much as those two for some reason but she is an idol who has a serious personal life side to her. Oh and the show is a reverse isekai too, forgot to mention that. The whole reason we have mahou shoujos is that magicians from a magic kingdom fantasy world were sent to the human world to atone for their sins in the form of acting as mascots for them to perform good deeds. Although them being very blatant lolicons isn't making their rehabilitation any easier. The plot itself is near non-existent as the main focus is on the slapstick, moe comedy and fan service. So depending on how much enjoyment you get out of those dictates if the show is for you or not. Personally I thought the comedy was pretty good but after a while it started to feel a bit too samey but I did get some actual chuckles here and there. Especially when they broke the fourth wall often or referenced other media like Gundam. The English lessons of arbitrary phrases in the post credits scenes were amusing too. Visually the show is neat. It has this really great 2000s vibe to it that is hard to put into words and for a show from 2007, it has aged fairly well. Despite not having a ton of motion in scenes, CGI was never used and everything was hand drawn with minimal stock footage. However the show does end on a pretty flat note (pun intended) and the magic kingdom plot was extremely rushed. Luckily most of the show is the kind of episodic stuff that fits it better than actual plot regardless. Oh and the specials are worth watching too. The recap is whatever but the second one which takes place after the final episode is a fun, over the top send-off. I had a pretty okay time with Moetan. I wanted to enjoy it more but was left just whelmed. If episode 1 doesn't interest you then I'd advise probably looking elsewhere but otherwise it's a short, fun little comedy.
