An evil army is leading a ground invasion against Earth, and their Lieutenant Shun Miller is determined to wreak havoc upon the populace. Miller's ruthless reputation strikes fear even into the hearts of his own subordinates, making him the perfect leader of a charge against a city protected by a powerful magical girl, Byakuya Mimori. However, his attack comes to a halt on the day of their first encounter—because he unexpectedly falls in love with Byakuya at first sight!
Overcome by Byakuya's adorably delicate innocence, Miller begins to shower her with gifts and kindness. But Miller soon learns that Byakuya's Angel—the cat-like familiar who turned her into a magical girl—has been exploiting and manipulating her all along. This discovery solidifies Miller's resolve to ensure Byakuya goes on to lead a happier life, but as the war continues, they wonder if their blossoming affection can overcome the reality of their differences.
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Marinate1016
Mahoaku is a fitting tribute to late mangaka Fujiwara Cocoa. She was sadly never able to see her work finished or adapted into anime, but studio Bones were able to follow the framework she left behind and stayed true to the spirit of the original manga while adding their own respectful touch. A simple and wholesome that romance fans of all walks of life will enjoy. I’m a massive sucker for the star crossed/forbidden lovers trope. I love seeing two people from vastly different backgrounds come together, fall in love and overcome despite the odds. Mimori and Mira are supposed to be sworn enemies, yetthe more time they spend together the more they realise they have in common and enjoy each other’s company. These 12 minute long episodes were pure bliss and seeing the purity with which they both looked at each other and yearned to deepen their bond really resonated with me. Mira might be an “evil lieutenant” but he’s one of the kindest fellas you’ll see, and the extent of his cruelty is wanting to see Mimori embarrassed because of how cute she looks. Mimori is basically cuteness personified, and her childlike naïveté about the world was adorable to watch. Because of her backstory and circumstances as a magical girl, her time with Mira is basically a learning experience for her. She gets to see what the outside world is like and learn about people other than her creepy familiar.
Which perfectly leads into my ONE issue with this show. The rapey familiar. Mimori’s familiar basically sexually harasses her nonstop in this show and takes advantage of her financially. Luckily he’s only in a few episodes, but when he does show up it really just kills the vibe. I’m not sure what purpose he’s really serving narratively being that way, maybe Fujiwara sensei thought it was funny or her editor did.. but for me it didn’t land and just made me uncomfortable. Mimori is the sweetest and most wholesome girl ever so having a dude want her to walk around naked, or work at a host bar or try to grope her just didn’t sit right with me. The story also tries to redeem him somewhat in one of the final episodes where the theme is basically “he’s a pos, but he’s the only family Mimori has and she loves him anyway” I wouldn’t say this was a minor detail of the story, but certainly not big enough to detract from my overall positive impressions of the show and how sweet Mira and Mimori relationship was.
Other than Mimori familiar, the other side characters are great. Hibana, the cursing mahou shoujo had me dead every scene she was in from just how vulgar she is. Mira’s evil company colleagues were just as nice as he is, which kind of begs the question, who are they supposed to be evil to? These people are all genuinely amazing. I wish we would’ve seen a little more of them honestly, but sadly that’s probably just due to Fujiwara sensei not being able to finish the story and flesh things out more. You can definitely feel there was some more story to squeeze out here and we’ll just never really know unfortunately.
The show looks gorgeous. I haven’t seen a ton of Bones stuff, their work is usually solid, but I’ve never seen it look this good. It’s so pretty, vibrant and even though it’s a seinen manga, there’s some shojo vibes going on. This is a big part of my enjoyment of the story because Mimori’s faces are so cute, I love the chibi style they go with in some scenes. Just a really sweet time.
Mahoaku episodes are only 12 minutes long and don’t overstay their welcome, so if you’re into romance anime there’s really no reason not to check this one out. It’s a very sweet and wholesome story that will feel like a sugar rush. I’ll miss it. My only reason for not giving it a max score is that we don’t see a kiss or actual relationship by the end which again is likely because Bones didn’t want to disrespect the original work by going too far ahead and giving an original ending.
Mahoaku gets 9 out of 10.
iwoply
It is an incomplete story as its creator passed away during its creation & it was made into an anime out of respect/passion. It lacks a satisfying ending and while it explores a lot, it lacks further clarification to its elements understandably due to the above. It features wholesome, cute and sweet moments & comedy between the two main leads with beautiful & incredible art/animation. It has dark humour between the wholesome sweetness that varies in severity. One review on here says that it is "kid safe" and I highly disagree as it features sexualisation, exploitation and assault by parties other than the two Main Characters & an unclear/questionableage gap.
Lastly each episode is about 10-12 minutes in length.
Honestly, if you can overlook the ecchi/assault/exploitation, enjoy the magical girl & romcom genre and also want diabetes this is for you.
Panda_Roll
Cocoa Fujiwara the author and illustrator of the series passed away at age 31 in March 2015 leaving the series unfinished. The third and final volume of the manga was published a full year later after consulting with her family so as to serve as the finale. The anime, made a full decade later in her memory, is a sweet romance that makes fun of the usual magical girl tropes. Mira is our straight laced lieutenant. Just think straight A honor student, class president, five million afterschool classes, calculating kind of guy. Now make him a simp and you got it! For some reason his reactionis to always throw his credit card at the girl lol!
Byakuya is our wilting flower of a magical girl. Soft spoken, gentle, feminine, stupid. Now throw in perpetually broke and works every job under the sun (and moon!). You got it!
The forbidden love trope never gets old but here the series does lean more on the "moe" factor to turn Mira into a simp defender. It's very upfront about it too so you see his reaction coming a mile away which just adds to the fun.
Normally I hate the wilting flower trope but the anime is very aware of the genre tropes and actually plays them up so it's more of a shared joke with the viewer than anything.
It's sweet and at 12 minutes per episode doesn't over stay it's welcome. Also it helps that the feelings are mutual, in most shows the female lead will act oblivious throughout, having the feelings returned was far better. My one complain is that the show doesn't really end but sadly that can't be helped considering the circumstances.
Anime-Isekai-God
Oh, mein gott!!! This is by far the best anime (bias) in this entire year! Everything from the characters, art style, animation, story and all are beautifully made and I'm being overdose on cuteness each time this anime airs a new ep. It is sad to see that this anime and manga is over in a sense that this anime only covers 15 chapters of 20. And with the death of the creator "Cocoa Fujiwara" who died back in 2015 of march 31st. It doesn't seem we'll be getting any new updates unless someone close is willing to continue her story, aside from that. Thank you CocoaFujiwara for making me fall in love with your story, I hope wherever you are, you're still creating more mangas with love and all
KANLen09
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies - Between the never-ending battle of good and evil, Love is (always) War. What comes to your mind when it comes to love and romance? I'm sure there's a lot of things that you can think of, but when it's all summed up, it's a complicated affair. Just as every romance has its own excessive use of melodrama, so too is the ever-oversaturated combo of the mix known as the rom-com genre. Many people choose to display the rom-com genre by their own agendas, but at the end of the day, there's always a coupleformed at the end of the way, even if at the whimsical wishes of the shipping wars. And in this season, more than the trials and tribulations of dealing with good and evil, the warm-hearted feeling of good and evil seemingly protecting each other in secret, now that's what you call an escapade. May I introduce to you: Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita. a.k.a The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies, or shortened to MahoAku, the very last and unfinished work of beloved late author Cocoa Fujiwara, who tragically passed away in March 2015, her most famous work being Winter 2012's Inu × Boku: Secret Service.
As always, with the current trend of anime with cancel culture and all, most people would see a couple with a sizable age gap and say: "This is not possible at all, cancel the anime!" To that I say, please remove your spectacles of criticism and see this from a different POV.
With that out of the way, this is just a very simple romance story between good and evil: the evil organization that's led by Mira to bring waste to Earth, and the faction of good that is always traditionally associated with: Mahou Shoujo i.e. Magical Girls, to protect the peace and harmony on the same planet, led by Byakuya Mimori. And you know what they say about first impressions in the romantic tense: "From the moment I saw you, I can't take my eyes off you. Shall we date?" Yelp, I just felt the cringe writing this sentence for the review, someone help me xD
Being in the Shoujo sense that's marketed as a Shonen work, I have to say that from the moment that Mira laid his eyes on Mimori, I am immediately smitten by their pure and unadulterated relationship, more than what the average Joe can only summarize of a disgusting love between a minor and an adult that it's just sick to imagine. To be fair, those of you who've watched or read Inu × Boku: Secret Service (which I will applaud you if you have done so) would have caught on that this is Cocoa Fujiwara's signature trait of the adults protecting the children, with the progression of the bond translating into a romantic relationship, and MahoAku is pretty much in the exact same ballpark as said series, only in a more sweet and diabetic way that most couples could ever dream of a enemies-to-lovers storyline, that the male MC just can't simply get over his crush so much so that it not only cost him his heart but also many pairs of glasses in the process, as predictable and excessive as it is to go crazy over her.
With both Mira and Mimori doing all they can to preserve their secret taboo of a relationship that must not be found out by their colleagues, it's definitely a battle to the very end if they're exposed. Moreover, the colleagues on either side...are not normal people at all, if ever concerned for trivial instances. Mira may be the evil Lieutenant, but he has colleagues ranging from the lazy Fomalhaut, the free and easy-going "couple" of Alcyone and Spica, as well as the yandere fantasizing of Bellatrix. And as if this crazy crowd of evil colleagues are the insanity that Mira can't exactly control, Mimori has it hard too with her Mr. Cat Familiar, who came to the world to assist her...or rather, request her to do things that should not be exposed to the innocent and purity of the young teenager girl who works odd jobs by day and night, and even with fellow Magical Girls in the form of Hibana Kagari with her Familiar of Betelgeuse, whom she can only swear as a form of admitting her approval. God, I can't tell you how much of a comedic relief Hibana is being excessive in her vulgarism; that's her natural sense of speech, it always gets me laughing each and every time. This is a cast of characters that you will not want to get on their bad side, or they'll torment you with the tools of their choosing.
I'm actually very surprised that studio Bones was chosen for this side project, considering that aside from the staple that is My Hero Academia and the recent new seasons of Bungou Stray Dogs over the last 2 years or so (let's just forget about the mess that was Winter's underwhelming and studio-anniversary insulting Metallic Rouge), the studio is going all guns blazing on the complete adaptation of the popular Shonen series franchise that they've started since Spring 2016. Still, it's good to see some diversity with the studio adapting stuff like this, that shows the versatility of Bones with their last handful of great series from Vanitas no Carte and the recent conclusion of Mob Psycho 100. And I feel that MahoAku stands together with the other shows in Bones's biography quite well with its adaptation under female director Akiyo Ohashi, whose directorial works range only with the 2020 BL film of Umibe no Étranger a.k.a The Stranger by the Shore and the Given: Movie's OVA the year after. Even with less experience, this half-episode series is still notable because she has to make clear cut decisions to thread the unfinished manga that Cocoa Fujiwara left behind into the anime, and that's no easy feat to adapt and create both existing and original content that still feels like an open-and-shut case of consistency.
The music is a feels ride, not gonna lie. Lezel's half-episode OP song is one of the most beautiful and rhythmic songs I've heard this season and is such a perfect fit for a series like this. I can take it or leave it with the ED featuring both Miya and Mimori's VAs, but it's just decent.
The show being a great sign-off to the late female mangaka, I hope that she is able to see this work from Heaven, because this is a small lil' series that truly respects the work that goes behind not just the anime, but also paying the tribute with the foundation from the manga that's an honour to the loving memory of Cocoa Fujiwara.
MahoAku's a wholesome, cutesy, dramatic rom-com despite the age gap, without a shadow of ANY doubt.
Flacion
It can be really hard to try and destroy everything in the world as an evil Lieutenant, when you fall in love with the enemy at first sight. The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant is a romcom where we follow the Evil Lieutenant Mira and the Magical girl Mimori. They are enemies that start to develop a forbidden relationship, which is shown through some short episodes that highlight their ups and downs. The plot for the show is very simple, and follows how Mira and Mimori go from enemies to forming a romantic relationship. This is supported by the whole aspect of it being a forbiddenlove and that the two of them come from completely different backgrounds. They also use some classic tropes, as plots for some of the episodes, but they are done with style and their own twists. All of it makes the plot generally seem like a very sweet little romance story.
For characters it is very limited how much time is spent on others then Mira and Mimori, since the show has short episodes. But even though side characters don't have much time to shine, is the show not afraid of giving them very bold personality traits and showing it off. When it comes to our main characters, do we get a slow but steady progression for them, where they very much carry the romance part of the show, while the side characters do most of the comedy aspect of the show. Which gives a nice balance between being overwhelmed by the cute moments and having a small laugh.
For the style of the show is it a more simplistic style, where most focus is on the characters and the background is less interesting. But they also have a very specific style throughout, which is their high use of pastel colors, this choice gives the show a calming effect to it and helps keep the story sweet and cutesy.
Overall each episode of this show is a quick shot of sweet and cutesy romance with a side of comedy. So if that is something you like or if you need something sweet and positive to watch, would i recommend you watch this show.
NorseTLoki
I went into it without knowledge of what had happened to the author or why the episodes were so short (12 min long give or take). Almost skipped it because of how short they were if I'm being honest but the fmc dragged me in just like how the Lieutenant got dragged in. She's adorable and that's always a good point I look for when it comes to these types of anime. I watched it in its entirety and I wanted more. Looking at comments I found out the author was no longer with us and that the manga didn't make it all that far..Sadness.
I give it a 9/10. Barely ever give things a 10 so a 9 is as good as it gets. I'm sure not everyone will agree but I'm sucker for these types of anime/works. Not too mushy and not too stale. Just the right amount. If you are looking for a fully fleshed out story, again, the author passed and the story was basically in its starting point so there not exactly much story progression what's so ever other than the relationship between the magical girl and the evil lieutenant. I recommend regardless of this for those who enjoy romance with some comedy in it.
Zeno_Artaxerxes
A slow falling in love story of a magical girl and an evil lieutenant, just like the title says, and it's done in a really good way. Unfortunetaly, the author, Fujiwara Cocoa, passed away in 2015, at a young age of 31, and such the source material barely had 3 volumes worth of story to go off on, having to add new things to it as even the last "volume" was a really short one lacking enough chapters. But this, for me at least, adds a whole new nuance over the anime, as it was made after 9 years, like a tribute to the author. Eventhough the episodes were short and left you wanting way more, they were beautiful, both in art, music, vibe and presentation of the jokes/story. You can see and feel the love that was put in this anime, and the potential it had if the source material would have continued.
It is a short anime, so just go watch it like it is a movie of around 2 hours. It is a lovely story with a diverse cast of characters you wouldn't really expect in such a story, and the jokes they were making.... really caught me off guard quite a few times. They're adult jokes.
The only small problem, and this might/is more of a cultural difference, were the ages of the characters, that stuff put a bit of a bad taste in my mouth... but it is Japan, which just recently in 2023 raised the age of consent from 13 to 16, so yea, I can only see it as a difference in culture ig.
Story: 9 -- For what it was, it is a lovely story with really nice presentation. Nothing too deep, but it still is an unfinished story, so a lot of things are left open, albeit they aren't that important as this feel like a slice of life mostly.
Art: 10 -- The art is amazing! Really love this kind of art!
Music: 9 -- Fits really well with everything!
Characters: 10 -- Here the characters are diverse and some really caught me by suprise, maybe because I never really watched magical girls themed animes, but this anime is made for adults imho...
Enjoyment: 10 -- Had a grin troughout the whole watching of it
Overall: 10
Right now it has 7.60 from 25.783 votes Ranked #1556 Popularity #2520 Members 78,695 as of 12/11/2024.
This review was a bit exaggerated in marks, but this is because I feel like this is an anime I will most likely rewatch, as it is a short and very sweet one that made me smile and laugh quite a bit. It is not perfect by any means, not a 10, but given its context and how and for what it was made, I feel like it deserves a 10.
Highly recommend this anime to anyone that wants to watch something light hearted, that will make you smile troughout all of 2 hours of watching the anime, laugh at jokes that are adult oriented, and all together want to see the last unfinished piece of an author's life and the love that was put in this tribute. Just go watch already, it's a short one! I bet you won't regret it!
Youzura_linsky30
Another series with a great potential yet ended in an unfortunate and tragic circumstances. It has been almost a decade since author had passed away and I wish that I could have wished to see more of the wholesome scenes and interactions between the two main characters but at least the anime ended on a high note, befitting as a tribute to the late author. May her soul in heaven find eternal happiness, not just for Cocoa Fujiwara but also for all of the great authors that had recently passed away. The story was great like I ate too many pastries for every wholesome scenes Isaw.
The characters is quite unique and also goofy in a way.
Overall, it is a great cleanser for every bad anime you've watched.
AniFan003222
"Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita" is an absolute gem in the realm of romantic anime. It beautifully blends sweetness, romance, and humor in a way that few other series can match. The plot is filled with delightful twists and heartwarming moments that make every episode a treasure to watch. The characters are incredibly well-developed, and their interactions are both charming and entertaining. The love story between the magical girl and the evil lieutenant is unique and captivating, keeping you hooked from start to finish. The animation is top-notch, with vibrant visuals that bring the magical world to life in stunning detail. Moreover, the balanceof comedic elements with tender, romantic scenes is perfectly executed, making it a joy to watch. "Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita" truly stands out as a masterpiece among romantic comedies, delivering an unforgettable experience that tugs at the heartstrings while providing plenty of laughs.
In short, it’s a must-watch for anyone who loves romance and humor. This anime is nothing short of a masterpiece in storytelling and visual appeal! 🌟
Karysuuwu
This entire anime feels like fan service in a box with a cute ribbon on top… and yes, I unfortunately loved every second of it and unfortunately want more! 😂 It’s quirky, it’s silly, and honestly, watching a half-bald human-angel-bird was not on my agenda today, but here we are! If you’re into romance anime with a wacky sense of humor, you’ll definitely want to give this a watch. It’s saddening to hear that the anime wrapped up quickly, especially since the manga was only halfway done. Knowing that the creator has passed away makes it all the more bittersweet. I really wish the author couldhave seen how much love and happiness her work brought to so many people. 💖
Even though this anime will never get a second part and I know this is all that is left of this wonderful unfinished love story... it will live on in my dreams, and I will be sure to give them a happy fairy tale ending. ✨
TheEternalKnight
Rest in peace Cocoa Fujiwara. If you were not aware, the author passed away nearly ten years before this aired, at the young age of 31. Sentimentality aside, I would still give this such a high rating for what it is…to think I almost skipped it. I am so glad I didn’t. Anyway, it’s short, but still manages to convey a lot in the limited time. Sure, there’s ecchi, crudeness from the “Angel” and comedic profanity from the other magical girl, but those help to balance the absolute sweetness of the relationship between the Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant. Ifyou can roll with that and like a sweet and simple romcom, this is perfect. They both love one another and meet every day and there’s little progression, but it’s evident by the end… and it perfectly accomplishes what it sets out to do. It certainly doesn’t ever feel like it’s dragging like many romcoms.
It’s hard to really put so much into so few episodes, but for example, Dusk Maiden of Amnesia did a great job in pulling me in and making me care...these episodes were half as long, but the tempo was great and didn’t suffer. Masterful storytelling and editing to fit the allotted time and still leave you satisfied without leaving you feeling either clueless or that there was too much “filler” or dragging things out. No… this was just right.
The supporting cast gets just enough time to leave you wanting more of them and to get a basic grasp of their personalities- a testament to the writing and the talents of the VAs. The leads were phenomenal. You don’t get to see more, but you feel the depth is there.
The art and music were beautiful.
Spoiler (ish) but not really:
I can imagine a world where it keeps going and there are antics and more exploring of the various characters. Maybe we would meet the King. Maybe if it went on long enough, they would eventually progress farther or even marry and try to hide things or maybe it would end there or with the revelation that everyone already knew, or something more like in other stories… but we know we won’t get that and that’s ok because what we got was beautiful and ended on a perfect note with a heartwarming feeling of “see you tomorrow” like it was meant to. We can imagine those futures.
The fact it manages to stir so much feeling in 12 episodes of each less than 12 minutes makes it top-tier to me.
Atsunome
“Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.” Is a short, sweet, and adorable anime with a lot of heartwarming moments. It’s a shame that it could never get a proper conclusion due to the mangaka’s passing, but I will be reviewing this anime for what it is. In other words, though I respect the author, I will not be biasing this review because of the circumstances. Characters: 8/10 Definitely the strongest point of this anime is its character dynamics - The titular Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant both get quite a decent bit if character development despite the short series length, and their interactions were alwaysamusing. The side characters were a bit lacklustre, but I can forgive that since the anime is obviously centred around the main two.
Animation + Music: 7.5/10
Aside from the transformation sequences, there isn’t much to review here - The rest of the anime is pretty high quality, although the transformations are definitely the highlights.
Plot: 6/10
Definitely my biggest criticism here - The plot is vague at best, and the evil organisation definitely could have used more development. I enjoyed the underlying themes of fighting exploitation, although again, nothing ever really happened to the cat-angel-thing responsible.
Enjoyment: 8/10
I found this to be a very cute and heartwarming anime *for the most part*, packed to the brim with with comedy. On the flip side, the fanservice moments felt very random and unnecessary for an otherwise sweet and wholesome show.
Overall: 7.5(rounded to 8)/10
Overall, it’s worth a watch - Given that the series length is roughly 1/2 of a typical season, MahoAku did pretty well with the source material it had. It should only take you about 2 hours to complete, so perhaps you could consider this as sort of a movie.
KeyboardBunny
Considering the genre it ticks all the boxes 10/10 masterpiece if you're looking for some fluffy sweet romance including some magical girl moment vs evil bad guys. Enemy to love interest, poor but hard working super cutie girl and a cool, good looking, powerful kind guy. Very aesthetically pleasing art, the comedy and dark element also on point. If this is the genre you're looking for then this gem. There was only 3 books and it's unfinished which explains why the anime is the way it is. However each episode is very sweet lovey-dovey and funny, I find it very entertaining. It's so unfortunatethat the author passed away and it wasn't finished but I wouldn't mind this going on for another 10000 episodes, just them being adorable spending each day together. Usually I will never watch unfinished work. I also never watch things that are airing but the artwork looked great which attracted me to finally watch this anime even though it's unfinished. Also each episode is only 10 minute so the whole series is like a movie. If you consider it like that yeah it's perfect if you're looking for something aesthetically pleasing, sweet and fluffy with some humor.
madzotz
This anime was presented as an enemies-to-lovers story, but from episode one, the two leads were already on good terms, just stuck on opposite sides of their jobs. The romantic tension was strong, and the way the lieutenant struggled to keep his cool around her was genuinely funny. Their chemistry? Easily an 8/10. Unfortunately, the story doesn’t progress much. Each episode feels the same, and the side content without the main duo just didn’t hit. I found myself wishing for more growth, both in the characters and the plot. After learning the author passed away and this adaptation was made in their honor, I understand why thestory feels incomplete. It’s not perfect, but it’s a heartfelt tribute with moments that shine.
The art style is beautiful, and everything was a bit dreamy.
sca255
very short revies. this anime is good and yest they are indeed the cutest couple. but it dissapoints a lot cause even at the end of the 1st and maybe only season no confession, very little romance. i amm into this genre but this is not enough if you are searching for a full romcom with more romance ands less comedy. but i think if thee author was alive it may have been way better with a brilliant ending so if you think you ant to see what she(the author) has acomplished then watch it otherwise if you are not because of the respect tothe author annd that this was a tragic prilimanary cancel then dont watch it
overall i liked the anime but still the last ep was a lot dissapointing
griddyweeb
Sweet romance anime, it's what you'd call a diabetes anime. But lacks a proper ending and it almost makes the whole show empty, which is a shame. An original ending would've been the right call. So yeah, the story just doesn't end, there's no finale or a climax and makes you question if it was even worth it to watch 12 (half) episodes of progression for nothing. But it really is just a sweet magical girl romance anime, it's probably safe to assume that the main story is not even important and it's more about having cute scenes and smaller storylines. The characters are good but withlimited screen time we don't see most of them for more than a few minutes in total, once again the anime suffers because of its short episodes. Obviously with the mangaka passing the studio was already limited to what they can achieve, but normal length episodes would've made wonders for this show, even at the cost of "fillers".
If you don't mind that there's no closure and you only care about diabetic romantic moments and cuteness then this could be for you, giving it a try is easier with 12 min per ep.
plebrepel
There are plenty of other summaries already so I'l skip it. 10-minute episodes so there is no plot thinning and there are enough that it is not rushed or cramped. High quality [read lewd] art and designs. No excessive animation or pointless camera shifts or needlessly high framerates. Having a satisfying final episode and it remain open for a sequel is the mark of masterful directing. I'm happy with the sound design too. The english translation is aloof. The general gist gets across but the wording is wrong and givesa different impression than what is actually being said. This is especially a problem for humor.
The swapping of -san into -mister during one of the later scenes gives the entirely wrong meaning.
That said even if you can't understand Japanese listen with your ears not your eyes.
My only complaint is with one character not having a particularly funny gag (did not match the theme of convenient
misunderstandings) and it getting reused.
With some of the other reviews you'd think ecchi rap̴ed their mother.
10/10 romance
9/10 gags
10/10 ecchi
10/10 visuals
10/10 seiyuu
10/10 sound
9/10 unusual gem
50Fiftillididee
The Absolutely Horrific Power of Cuteness /or/ Love is Easy With a Black Card °8.2° °CUTE° 💯%🔍 Can Evil Overcome Cute? He's evil. He was born evil, he was born to evil parents, he was born in an evil country, he worked his way up the evil ladder and now he's the evil Emperor's right hand man. How could he fall in love with this tiny CHIBI thing? Yet he did. At first sight. Even while she was defeating him. “Don't worry, I'll take care of this magic girl,” he assures all the leadership at the conference table. He ain't lyin.He takes /excellent/ care of her. When he sees her again, he whips out a dessert. They share it with some tea. She tells him what a good heart he has, and he grabs his chest and agony.
Based on a manga, TMG&TELUTBA is a 2024 Bones Studios release that is rated 7.57 on MAL. It is 1 season consisting of 12 hilarious and adorable 12-minute English dubbed episodes with CC available.
Here's a guy who's truly a bull in a china shop. At least, breakables don't stand much chance around him. He's shattering things constantly. Every time she says something that pierces his heart or is remotely cute, he ends up crushing the dinnerware. Tbf, EVERYTHING she says and does is adorable, beyond comprehension, to him. Before his assault on ceramics started, his glasses were breaking. He goes through a dozen an episode, on average. The 1st time he lays eyes on her, they shatter.
“You stood in our way the other day, magical girl. Because of that, today you're in for… a present. Do you like chiffon cake?” This romance serves to show that logic has no chance against matters of the heart. He knows he has to kill her. She's been thwarting all their plans. He told everyone in the Evil Kingdom he was going to go destroy her. He probably chose to believe it when he said it. Yet he goes and does the opposite, and the porcelain starts poppin.
“Thank you, Mr. Lieutenant.” “Oh! What is this agony?” There goes a saucer.
“You have a big heart, Mr Lieutenant.” She has gigantic, luminous azure eyes looking over the huge pile of cake on a plate. He seizes up and grabs his chest. “Thump Thump Thump” rings in our ears. “What the he!! is this feeling? It's like my chest is in a vice!” She notices a hole in his uniform and offers to mend it. “It's like we're married,” he realizes. He drops the cup AND a saucer; hot tea goes everywhere. She assures him that she's good at patching clothes. He smashes the teapot and screams to himself: “I'd do anything for her!” He loses his phone when she offers to cook him dinner. It crumbled in his hand like potato chips.
He finds out she works at a convenience store and asks for a demonstration of how she waits on the customers. In her tiny little voice she looks up and says "Would you like your Bento warmed?” Whoops! He smashed the whole teapot. Instead of killing her, he offers to buy her a year's worth of rice when he finds out she doesn't eat enough. Out comes The Black Card. He uses it most episodes. He even offers it to her, so she can get whatever she wants, but she deflects saying he's done too much for her already. (CRRACCCCKK! There goes a dessert plate, sigh.)
Thus is the story of Mimori Byakuya (“MG”) and Miller Shun (“EL”). She has a handler who looks like a mean cat, but he's more. (The plot isn't half bad!). There's women interested in EL, back at the evil fortress, but he's never taken notice. The romance is very compartmentalized. They won't admit they are dating for a moment. They are researching the other side (especially him). But they meet nearly every day. He always brings a gift. He's workin that Black Card out OT.
MG’s boss is a divine messenger, of sorts, even though he's a hard drinker, hard smoker, a hardened disposition, and a bit of a lech. He's not the only one. There are other handlers and other magical girls. One day, we meet another divine messenger who declares MG a failure. He proposes a new magical girl, Kagari Hibana.
They already had a good show. All the elements were there. But then they go and kick it up another level with Hibana. Is it Tourettes syndrome? She's unforgettable with her filthy mouth. That's only because she feels so intensely. She reminds me of a tortoise-shell cat. They're known for being super aggressive & attacking their owners, but they're also extremely loving and sweet. They're just intense. They feel deeply. So does Hibana. She may be propped up across from MG as a potential replacement, but they went to grade school together, and they were friends. Hibana loves Byakuya. She wants to squeeze MG until she doesn't breathe. She actually does, on occasion. But it's out of pure affection. This Hibana character does reek of divine inspiration, she's so much fun.
All this while, EL's minions and colleagues are slowly getting suspicious.
The theme is that cuteness is one of the most potent powers in existence, and it getz no cuter than this. The nature of love and attraction is on display here. MG is not the most beautiful girl in the world. She's more cute than beautiful. At the end of the day, most people (Most MEN) prefer cute. Women dress up for eachother and put on makeup for eachother, out of competitiveness, more than they do to please men. What men and women find attractive about women is often different. The show displays how men actually prefer cute - they want something that feels like home. The vast majority of animators are male. We can learn a lot about the nature of attraction, even from a silly show like this.
The art is light and whimsical. It's played for laughs and mirth. The Evil Minions look like the Gimp from Pulp Fiction, but with a gray cross configuration on their black onesies. They are practically nonverbal. They talk in a series of shrieky grunts (EEEEEP!) which are always interpreted in the subtitles. Those translators are prodigious!
I just loved this show and enjoyed every moment it was onscreen. But, what did I just watch? At the very end, they say “most of the interpretations are wrong” (❗❕ ! ❔❓) At least the feelings are the same…
Can evil overcome cute? Notta chance.
IMHO〰🖍
📣8 📝8.3 🎭8 💓7 🦋6.5 🎨7.5 🎵/🔊7.5 🔚7 ▪ 🌞6 ⚡5.5 😅6 😭1 😱2.5 😯2.5 🤢2 🤔4 💤0 🤗6.8
Shazams: The credits soundtrack is lilting and sweet - almost kid-like, which makes it funny. I couldn't skip over it.
Age 16+ Language: bleeped out R-rated subtitles. This is loaded with sexual innuendo. It's on a somewhat tame level, but it's there. Rated: PG-13
Re-📺? Most def
From lite&trite to heavy&serious, here's some recs ~
Food Wars 8.2,
The Eminence in Shadow 8.8,
Trollhunters-9.5,
The Last Airbender-10,
Akiba Maid War 7.5,
Assassination Classroom-9,
Chaika The Coffin Princess 8.4,
Reincarnated as a Sword 8,
Hunter × Hunter-10,
Invincible-8.5,
Jujutsu Kaisen-9.5,
Made in Abyss 9,
Parasyte the Maxim 8.9,
Blade Runner: Black Lotus-8.6,
Akame ga Kill! 8.6,
Castlevania-8.4,
Death Note-8.8,
Demon Slayer 9.3,
Tokyo Ghoul-8.5,
Tokyo Revengers-8.2,
Watership Down-8.5,
Fullmetal Alchemist-10,
Psycho Pass-8.6,
Vinland Saga-10,
Attack On Titan-8.9
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Ouran High School Host Club-8,,
Ao-chan Can't Study-7.8,
Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple-7.5,,
Kayuga Sama Love Is War,
Love Chunibyo And Other Delusions-8.4,
Special A Class-8.2,
Maid Sama-10,
Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion-8.4,
Mischievous Kiss,
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun-7.7,
Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon,,
Colourcloud Palace-7.5,
Hakkenden,
Assassination Classroom-9 (innocent students are forced to be assassins to save the world),
Real Girl-7.5,
7th Time Loop-7.9,
Honey & Clover,
Toradora-8.5,
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU,
Princess Principal 8.6,
Chaika The Coffin Princess 8.4 (the romance takes a back seat to the story),
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale-7.5
Here Comes Miss Modern-8,
My Happy Marriage-8.3,
Your Lie In April-9,
Violet Evergarden-9.5
