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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Marinate1016
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 andlevels 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
SirGrumpyPawson
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 betweenanime and hentai. I found myself unable to look away in a way i havent since eromanga sensei.
Animation was serviceable, the music was mid, the plot was surprisingly okayish and the fights were, well, basically porn.
10/10 dont watch it
ShinodaChan
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 isnothing 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.
Skankpit
Tl;dr: Cheap, ridiculous, commercialized coomer shit. I gave this series a chance and have reluctantly watched all episodes and read all manga chapters. This is one of those series that is basically porn for porn lovers, not for anything else other than to sell sex by disguising it as a girls-love and a magical girl action show. It’s really not, nor is it anything different from the many other magical girl/fantasy ecchi series. It is one of many series that is blatant commercialized bullshit with little substance that uses yuri just to bring in the money. Before you watch it, understand that it is low budget softcoreecchi porn and a magical girl parody with the occasional laugh. It’s not wholesome. It’s not very funny. It is more of a long commercial/meme than anything. Also keep in mind that the entire show involves the explicit sexualization, subtextual rape and molestation of the characters, including two loli characters. That’s not the reason behind this review, but something the casual viewer should know. It’s not “a little here and there”, it’s the whole show. Whether you’re into BDSM, loli, rape, molestation, tentacle play, ect, this series probably has something that would interest you…for a moment. But, the fetish slapstick stuff gets old very quick. Now, I’m not passing judgement if you are watching this series just for that reason. There are just better ecchi and comedy series out there. Also, if you like magical girls, I cannot recommend this. It’s not a magical girl anime with ecchi, it is an ecchi with magical girls.
STORY: Plot in the anime is almost nonexistent. Plot in the manga is decent, but after many chapters of fetish nonsense, you forget about it. There is some lore (in the manga) and the characters develop some, but nothing extraordinary. Each episode has relatively the same pattern. No, the series is not unique. No, it is not a good representation of sexual awakenings or BDSM play. No, it is not a good example of yuri.
CHARACTERS: The main character, Utena, is simply unlikable. She’s ugly. She’s mean. She’s obnoxiously meek in her civilian form. She is one of those “lead protagonist but the bad guy” characters, but really never becomes likable as she constantly does off-putting things even to her allies. Every time she does something that redeems herself and she grows from it, I am left disappointed the next time. MC should be likable, not some ugly creep otaku. As for yuri, this series is a slap in the face to it, as mentioned. The relationships are very shallow, and are put in only to fetishize girls’ love. Even in the manga, the relationships are so dull and never develop, except for when it calls for porn. One character loves the main character very much, and the MC just plays with her feelings and leads her on with her insecurities. It is frustrating. As for the other characters, they are mostly cliches and nothing really stands out about them.
ART: The art in the anime is significantly watered down from the manga. Almost every frame is a cheap redraw of the manga pages. The anime art style is frankly ugly and dull. Most characters have boring, lifeless eyes. Utena is particularly ugly with a wide mouth and rounded bob. Animation is poor, as it mostly consists of bad redraws of the manga, and many still images – even lazy AI backgrounds in some shots. Transformations were so underwhelming. I understand that story and art is usually rushed and watered down in anime, but this adaptation is exceptionally poor and disappointing. As for the soundtrack, it has a the generic visual kei pop rock sound that is like every other average theme song. For most of the voice actresses, this is their very first role, and they did great, it’s just too bad that this had to be their break into the industry. Might as well be a phone sex operator.
Overall, this is just another cheap attention-seeking anime that pops up, then quickly overstays its welcome. The characters and schtick get old so fast, it’s not memorable, and the pacing of the actual side stories are just so slowed down by all the crap. This series could be so much more than that “lewd magical girl parody”, and I kept giving it a chance, but it just keeps leaving a bad taste that the lighthearted jokes can’t distract from. Most of all, the animation and art is so terrible that it really couldn’t bring the battle action scenes or characters to life at all. If this series was adapted by a better studio, it could have been so much better animation wise. Then again, it would still be just a porno.
If I can say one good thing about this anime, is that they did a good job advertising it. They seem to have put all of the small budget towards the hype and lewd (which was also disappointing). They tried to make up for it by parading the fact that it is uncensored unlike the manga (as if we’ve never seen nips before), and having two ecchi directors going all out, but it really couldn’t cover the apparent low budget. I understand that sex sells, but did they really have to make it so obvious? This anime has to be the most prime example of the commercialization to shell out cheap merch that is keeping the industry in the garbage.
DarkSpaceVRP
Here I present to you the best anime of the year. Logically when you look at this photo and these tags on MAL you think that the anime is horrible, I'm glad I had the recommendation of the great Khyleri. The anime is very good, it manages to get a lot of things right and is certainly the biggest surprise of the year so far. Asahi Production has just made the best anime in its company's history. The anime's proposal is brilliant, the way they present the proposal to the viewer and convey it well, is a great success. I also like that the direction is not thatEcchi anime crap, which is normal in the industry, but they managed to make this anime without any fear, they knew what they were doing very well and that brought an extra quality to the anime. The scenes are well done, produced and animated. The anime's art style is also very pleasing and manages to transfer the manga's art to the anime extremely well. You don't owe anything. I didn't expect to be so entertained, but the well-executed script managed to enchant me in this anime. In terms of production and direction, it is one of the best in recent times. My point is reinforced by the magnificent work of Usukura Ryuutarou who worked on Violet Evergarden and Maoujou de Oyasumi. And if you've been watching anime a little longer, you know that at the time To Love Ru was the point of reference when it came to Ecchi anime, that's right, Ootsuki Atsushi, the director of To Love Ru, also worked on this anime!
One quality that I love about anime is character construction, and every character manages to have their construction in a balanced way, no character has more or less screen time than the anime needs. It's a very good execution to convey the image of each character appropriately, so as not to be overwhelming or rushed. The characters are charismatic and memorable, which is also another strong point.
For anyone looking for an anime to have fun and engage in the story, I highly recommend it.
CyberXane
Peak Ecchi anime about magical girls that borders on hentai. Plot: To start, there's an actual story here. It's about a girl named Utena who adores magical girls and even dreams of becoming one. A little spirit companion grants her the gift of transforming into a magical girl, but with a twist—she joins team Evil. As the episodes unfold, Utena gradually comes to embrace her role in evil, largely through her interactions with the magical girls, Tres Magia. And by interactions, I mean Ecchi at its finest, teetering on the edge of hentai. Along her journey, she allies with characters that assist her in tormenting TresMagia, and that's what it mainly boils down to majority of the episodes.
Overall, the story progresses nicely, and it's surprisingly decent. There's character growth in a lot of characters, but primarily from two characters I noticed: one growing in a weirdly positive direction, and the other, the main character (MC), developing in a seemingly negative manner yet positive from her perspective. Also did I mention it's very Ecchi? Let me mention it again just to be sure.
The opening and ending themes are good. While the opening might not be the greatest, it's still good and memorable. Very chill.
In summary: A great Ecchi anime. If a season 2 was made, I'd watch it.
GrayFoxRJ
Hear me out If you are looking for ECCHI anime. And I mean, let me stress that: "you are going out of your way" to find some horny sh*t, and have a laugh at the expense of the plots (ikwydt) and the suffering of the character, and you are not an easily offended individual, there is literally nothing - I repeat... NOTHING - in the same league as this anime in the previous season when it comes to deviancy, depravity, degeneracy, sexual risqué stuff allied with fun comedic easy going themes and stories. It is borderline Hentai but coming up with some degenerate sub plotlines tomake the situations in each scene very funny. The songs are good, the scenes are well animated and very colorful. I don't even know how this came to be, it is impressive how Japan pulled this off. It is even more visual than the manga? Have you ever seen something like that? Me neither lol, and the blu-ray versions are worth a rewatch.
So like, Mato Sensei no Slave and Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari don't hold a candle to this in that regard. Of course, the combat is inspired by tokusatsu/mahou shoujo animes/series, so don't expect amazing detailed combat scenes.. And beyond that, its comedic vessel is at eleven all the time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for some ecchi with tons of funny scenes. And BDSM, ofc.
SgtRohn
Oohh boy.. this one was a doozy. It's one of those animes that really, truly blur the lines between what is considered an anime and what can be considered a hentai. Now, while I might've given this a "Mixed Feelings" regarding on whether I'd recommend this to people or not, I want to preface this first by saying that I gave this an 8/10 rating. The reason why it's a "Mixed Feeling" is pretty much already obvious. People who are used to the usual tropes of anime aren't gonna mind this anime and its antiques. It knows what it's doing and it does it very well.It doesn't pretend to be anything more than a "fun with ecchi" anime (although surprisingly if you dig deeper, there are recurring themes that stay true to the characters' motivations, which I commend this anime's story for doing, and doing it subtly). If you want to watch this anime, then free your mind and just enjoy the wild ride. If I were to put it in shorter, simpler words, then I'd say that this anime is NSFWA: Not Safe for Western Audience.
Now, I'd like to talk about what this anime does very well, which is how good of an ecchi anime it is. While blurring the lines between Anime and H, it doesn't hold back. When you want to create an ecchi anime, you have to be ready to commit to it. The studio responsible for Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete seems to understand this. They don't hold back on the ecchi at all, which is what I meant when I said that it "knows what it's doing and it does it very well". When you see "ecchi" on the tag of anime, of course it's natural to expect that it'd be filled with fanservice and perverted jokes right? Most (note: most, not all) ecchi animes don't have a deep plot or storyline, but rather simply exist for the fun of being ecchi. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete falls under that category, and I love that they stick with it to the end. When I want to watch ecchi, I want to see exactly that, and this anime delivered spectacularly.
Talking about the technical parts, while I praised this anime for being a good ecchi, unfortunately it's potential is held back a bit by its animation. It's not bad by any means, but it could use a little more polish. It does a lot of panning, which is unfortunate because action scenes can't shine as well as they should. Sound design is pretty good though, and personally I like the music, especially the ED sung by our protagonist group of villains.
Overall, if you're looking for a good ecchi, this anime is it. It's one of the most well done ecchi anime of the past years. Otherwise, don't watch if you're gonna complain that it's "disgusting" or if you're against fanservice. It just makes you a tourist.
xastralight
As Venalita says, "You're applying way too much logic to this." Is ecchi always trashy? Can ecchi actually be good? This is a query I have dealt with every time I tune into a new ecchi show. After this show, I can say this now, but this show does try to do more than just pure ecchi. Not much, but it's there. If you don't think too hard and are more nonchalant about it, you may see something of value beyond just the erotica. This show is tasteful in some aspects; if it went any further than this toward hentai territory, I think I would've enjoyedit less because these topics but approached in a more severe manner is simply unappealing in my opinion. Honestly, this show does quite well in dancing on that line.
Now, the show's focal point is moving along to the next erotic scene; yet the plot, no matter how minimal it may be, is comprehensible. Having completed the entire show, there is development for most of the major characters. They have more depth to them than other shows of "trashy" genres. Now, it's not the best storytelling, duh, but it does manage to make the plot move along. 5.5/10
The BDSM elements stemming from the protagonist is not something I wholeheartedly understand, and I would not watch this for that specifically. This show is not for everyone, and some elements are things I would not digest outside of an ecchi anime setting. However, if you manage to get past the first and perhaps second episodes, you may enjoy the show as I did. The show does lean deeper into some more perverted elements, so back out from the beginning if it's too tough there.
Characters - Every character is nonconforming and different in some way. Every. Single. One.
Each side character, along with the main, do get developed splendidly. Plus, this does add along some wholesome and yuri elements, which are refreshing when watching this show.
The animation quality was also pretty good, with nice colors, which adds to its being a more laidback and not as serious show. It's like a peak "monke-brain" show I would say. The animation and sound are better than expected.
If you can enjoy Ecchi, disregard some stuff, and not take things that seriously, this show may be for you. However, do understand that this show goes beyond "normal" Ecchi limits. But, I would still say, give it a try!
For what it is selling, this show does exceedingly well in making it more than just pure erotic scenes, and I applaud that.
GT3_gamer
You've heard the saying, I'm here for the plot. Well, that was me before I got into this "anime". And oh boy, I am actually here for the plot. No wonder people said this "anime" is one of the greatest anime of Winter 2024, and boy, this is an absolute cinema. Plot. You might be wondering why I kept writing "anime". Well, it's not your regular anime. It's most definitely an H but in the coat of small censorship. But aside from that, let me tell you this "anime" is insanely good. I did not think this anime would hook me more than a regular animewould in such a way. I invested in the world and characters; seriously, every interaction of the characters matters. Fan service here is essential to make the story forward. They made it so you care about their relationship and their interaction with other characters is what makes them who they are. Trust me, bro, you have to watch this to understand. It's that good.
Ost. Like I said in the past, I don't tend to look too much on ost just because they are bangers if done correctly.
For animation, I saw a couple of people point this out in the review here. They said it was not what they expected. Yeah of course guys, have you guys seen what the studios have ever done before making this masterpiece? Nothing good. This is their first amazing show, so I 100% understand why it's not living up to our expectations and I wish the absolute best, they going to make another banger after this show.
Characters. I'm just going to say, Utena sold me on this. She is just the absolute M and S. She is both weird and charming. I really love her characters. Because of her, everyone around her is affected by her "charm". Leo (Kiwi), Azul (Sayo), and even Lord are all affected by her craziness. I love her. I love her so much.
For the other, I love them evenly.
Yeah, overall I give this 9.4. I swear this is worth the watch, I'm not joking when I say I enjoy this "anime" as much as I watch Kampfer...... eh.... did I ever say that?
ogblynz
"Gushing Over Magical Girls" is a lot of thing, but it isnt for the faint heart, as evident from the key visual itself. Centered around a girl whose adoration for magical girls borders on obsession, the series captures the essence of her passion with remarkable precision. Or should i say, her sadistic nature instead? What truly sets this anime apart is its attention to detail in facial expressions, character dynamics, and the impeccable voice acting, all of which breathe life into the story on an entirely different level. Each episode unfolds with a delightful blend of humor and heart, leaving viewers filled with immense joy. As wefollow the shy and friendless protagonist, Utena, we witness her gradual transformation into her true self, fueled by her unbridled passion for magical girls. Her character arc, coupled with the organic growth of friendships forged through shared interests, adds layers of depth to the narrative, making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
There's not a single episode that disappoints. As Utena slowly grows into her true self, she accepts her own desires for magical girls, leaves beind her own self-judgment and slowly turns into the true "Magia Baiser"
"Gushing Over Magical girls, turly leaves a lasting mark on the viewer, and cements itself as the best comedy of the Winter Season.
For Me, Gushing Over Magical Girls was immense S&M fun, filled with great characters, great animations, fun comedy, and better than avarage ecchi writing.
For Me, this series is on par my fav ecchi anime of all time (highschool dxd season 1) and because of that: Gushing Over Magical Girl is a 9/10 for me.
Ammeton
For a long time I was heartbroken by the lack of BDSM content in mainstream media. I no longer do. Everything important in BDSM is found in the Gushing over Magical Girls. Phenomenology of Spirit is like the horniness you bring to it the more it spins because it seems to contain most of what came after in a rudimentary form or a form that makes what came after rudimentary additionally it is good for getting you out yourself as it teaches in many ways how it is slavish to cling to the freedom in your head and this faux freedom is what blocks a freedominfinitely greater than the confines of a skull working through you
Greatest of all time. Zenith of the medium. Hallmark of media. Gold standard of storytelling. Apogee of creativity. Vertex of invention. Crest of ingenuity. Acme of imagination. Pinnacle of innovation. Epic of epics. Legend among legends. Peak fiction. Masterpiece. Magnum opus. Absolute cinema.
ReginSix
This anime has a great story. I am not a fan of the erotic scenes. I do like how this show portrays the characters and how the characters will change how they think because of various events that happen throughout the show. The phsychology is very well executed. The show throws a lot of jokes and fan service in. And I am all for it, I was laughing every episode. The animation in this anime is good. You can see the quality of it vary in between scenes/episodes. The style is consistent while they do leave some details out in some scenes that are present inothers.
This anime is very unique and is one of a kind. I think it is very well made and worth watching.
10 out of 10 will watch again.
ChosenOneX
I will start the review with this statement: This story is not for everyone and it definitely is not for the so called "tourists". It is indeed a borderline H at some points. That said, if you are a fan of ecchi like Highschool DxD, To Love Ru, Shinmai Maou no Testament, Ishuzoku Reviewers, etc., you are going to love this one (at least I think so). And there are a few reasons for that: the ecchiness is perfect (as I said, it is sometimes borderline H), it’s got a really good story (I can't describe it much since I don't want to spoil anything forpotential new viewers), and the characters are just perfect. Another huge positive is the voice acting, mostly the female lead's voice actress – she did a phenomenal job voicing the character.
It is basically a Magical girl story from the perspective of the villains. The main girl, Utena, is a really shy girl who admires Magical girls. In fact, there is a trio of Magical girls, called Tres Magia right in her town. One day, a mascot-like character (Venalita) shows up and turns Utena into a… villainess, part of the Enormeeta group. And that’s where the fun starts – Utena finds out that she harbors some other desires towards the Tres Magia, other than simple admiration. She realizes that she loves harassing them (yeah, “that” kind of harassment).
Initially, the plot revolves around Utena, or as she is known in her evil Magical girl form – Magia Baser, and her harassing Tres Magia. Later on, new characters are introduced – namely Kiwi, Korisu, and some others. I don’t want to talk about it too much and spoil anything. But I will say it like this – each introduced character has their own quirk and is entertaining. That goes for both the Tres Magia members and members of Enormeeta.
The interesting thing about this story is that it actually shows young girls exploring their desires and their inner selves. A good number of fetishes are introduced – like sadism, masochism, exhibitionism, etc. What’s good to mention is that many people are disgusted by how the show portrays 14yo girls doing naughty stuff. But weren’t we discovering that kind of stuff at that age ourselves?
Aside form the “fighting” of Magical girls, it also introduces yuri romance – which is done so well, the couples are really good. It also introduces a simple, yet well working power system.
But to not only talk about the positives, let’s talk about some possible negatives of the anime. One is that the animation is not the most amazing you’ve ever seen, but it’s definitely not bad. If you are not a person too focused on animation, you will not mind it much. The other negative comes from whether you like ecchi anime or not, because as I said, this anime is not for everyone.
With that said, my personal opinion is that it is a phenomenal ecchi series. I will personally rate it - 11/10.
Moralfo
So, you like magical girl shows? Then look no further, this anime has everything that's good in it. Cute girls? Check. Great characters and friendships? Check. Amazing fights and powers? Check. Good villains? Our protagonist is one of them, so ABSOLUTELY check. Character development and wholesome moments? Well, check. Great Music? Check. Comedy? Please, I was laughing every single episode. "-Okay, okay, that's all cool, but what about the plot? And why is there an ecchi tag?" "-Well, the plot is... interesting... and what ecchi tag? I'm surprised this isn't hen... never mind, nothing". Disclaimer: let's just say that this anime isn't for everyone, but if youknow what you're about to watch or liked the first few episodes, and can look past that they're underage, then you'll like the whole show, it'll get more interesting later on.
A "brief", spoiler-free (as the whole review) summary before I express my opinion (you can skip this if it's too long):
For the most part, we follow our main protagonist, Hiiragi Utena, who is an extremely shy girl with no friends as she gets recruited into an evil organization by a "mascot", there's one problem however: She has to fight the ones she admires the most, the Tres Magia. This is where it all starts. She realizes that she's a sadist through and through, and now she has the means to do just as she pleases. There are a lot of BDSM-oriented things she does and so much nudity that I'm surprised that it isn't hentai sometimes. However, as you guessed, she isn't the only one in the organization. There are other girls who fight the magical girls, and we get to see their dynamics and interactions, as well as the Tres Magia's. Oh boy, how good their interactions are, it's incredible. I won't say anything more in this matter, let's just say that it seems there's a deeper plot to it than it seems in the background.
I'll start with the characters. Every character in the show has a motive or something to fight the Magical girls, and they're all written so well. Their personalities, interactions and relationships are interesting, but most of all, FUN (including the Tres Magia). Personally, I love all of them. The slice-of-life bits are really wholesome, I liked them maybe a little too much.
The fight scenes are very... interesting, but epic (mostly) to say the least, but in a really good way. The animation most of the time is great, fitting for the show, I like the art style too. The erotic scenes are done amazingly as well, often borderline-hentai (as I mentioned previously).
Fun fact: There's not a SINGLE male character in this anime, not even in the crowd anywhere. I don't know the cause of it, maybe they just aren't drawn, but it might be possible that it'll be explained in a future season (which I hope is coming soon), which explains why everyone(?) is a lesbian. Just a little attention to detail.
Next up: music. I adore both the OP and ED songs, I was humming and moving around like an idiot after like the 5th episode to the OP. Both songs really fit the anime, the ED is sung by all the Enormita girls and it's really chill, while the opening is the polar opposite, REALLY catchy and upbeat. The lyrics align with the anime as well. I never even thought about skipping them. The
battle and the soundtrack (un)surprisingly good too.
The comedy is hit-or-miss for most people, but this is where this anime peaks. Every single episode is packed with fun interactions, battles, and it isn't the same gimmicks all the time (however, there's a CERTAIN character who'd like to go somewhere and says it all the time), there were lots of different ways it managed to entertain me. I was grinning from start to finish, apart from a few more serious moments. The voice actors were amazing, most of the cast's first main role is in this anime, my personal favorite was Fuuka Izumi, who voiced Utena perfectly.
All in all, let's just say I was "gushing" over this show.
9/10: I recommend it to everyone who isn't deterred by big amounts of nudity and lewd moments.
*This is my first ever review on MAL, so take that into account (what an anime to start with, I wouldn't have guessed myself)*
Vittttor
This is my first review for MyAnimeList, so I'll keep it brief. This anime is different from the usual. Based on the material, it would typically be a 5-minute anime, but the comedic and action tones make it stand out. The BDSM elements are quite interesting, and by the end of the season, you’re left wanting to see what happens next since part of the plot is resolved in episode 12. I’d also say that a male version of this anime would be interesting—I bet fujoshis and fudanshis would really go for the material and story. Utena is the star of the show, along withthe Three Magics. You can tell that the author of the original material is a big BDSM enthusiast. The comedic elements are excellent; they made me rewatch this anime three times because it never loses its charm. The spicier scenes are also well done, though I'm not a fan of the 'fruit' shown, but it’s both funny and hot. I recommend this to anyone looking for a subversive take on magical girls, not to mention that the anime references several famous magical girl shows.
JennyAysgarth
The most common mistake a person can make is to take this anime seriously. Or the manga it's based on. It's not a pervy mahou shoujo anime. It's an ecchi comedy that uses magical girls as a plot device (and a subject of light-hearted parody). It's fun, reckless, silly, somewhat dirty, and somewhat yuri. A perfect palate cleanser after Attack on Titan or some other anime that is explicitly serious, dramatic, and even pretentious. It's a sexualized idiocy with lots of hidden easter eggs for seasoned anime fans. Plus, if you're a yuri fan like yours truly, you may get some bonus fun. The point of thisanime is: don't be too serious. After all, the stupidest things in the world are done with the most solemn faces.
Gaidax
I came not expecting much, but boy this was a pleasant surprise. It's one of those crazy parody animes that are very satisfying exactly because they are just silly fun coming to make a pigsty out of everything, the likes of Konosuba or Kill la Kill. It is borderline hentai, but besides that it's just a hilarious take on the whole magical girls genre. And it even has a plot and character development that is better than half the trashy isekais out there, not that it means much. It's just that show where you turn your brain off and enjoy the nonsense going on. It's nota masterpiece level like Konosuba, but it still is very solid and worthwhile watch when you just need some quick and dirty hilarity injection.
shext
There are lots of trashy, degenerate anime out there; the industry has been pumping them out for decades now. But very few of them are anything more than eye candy. Generally formulaic, giving the drooling masses what they want: bouncing booba and pantyshots. But every once in a while, a series comes along that delivers so much more. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (aka Gushing Over Magical Girls or shortened to MahouAko) towers above the average ecchi anime, magical riding crop in hand, as it gives innocence-crushing steppies and looks down with a lewd, condescending smile. MahouAko expertly balances the plot and "the plot", often executing storyprogression and character growth in the middle scenes that toe the line between ecchi and softcore hentai. Each of the characters fills their niche with any overlap intentionally placed to cause friction between the characters. The story might seem simple in the beginning, but don't be fooled; it's much more than: "Mahou-Shoujo-Otaku/Sadist tortures her idols." The anime stays nearly frame to frame accurate to the manga, with a couple of episodes being chapters that appear later in the story.
Ecchi authors take note. THIS is what the standard of an ecchi series should be, because trashy-anime enjoyers want to have their cake and eat it too.
