TV-Series
Description
"Magical Warfare" is a 12-episode anime series that blends fantasy, action, and school life elements. The story centers on Takeshi Nanase, a high school student who leads an ordinary life until he encounters Mui Aiba, a mysterious girl who reveals the existence of magic and a hidden world of magicians. Takeshi, along with his friends Kazumi Ida and Kurumi Isoshima, is inadvertently drawn into this world when they are exposed to a magical phenomenon that transforms them into magicians. This event forces them to leave their normal lives behind and enroll in Subaru Magic Academy, a school for magicians.

The narrative explores the conflict between two factions of magicians: the Ghost Trailers, a group of rogue magicians seeking to overthrow the existing magical order, and the Magical Association, which governs the use of magic and maintains balance in the magical world. Takeshi and his friends become entangled in this conflict as they train to control their newfound abilities and navigate the complexities of the magical society. Mui, a member of the Magical Association, serves as their guide and mentor, though her own past and motivations remain shrouded in mystery.

As the series progresses, Takeshi discovers that his transformation into a magician is linked to a deeper, more personal connection to the magical world. His latent potential and unique abilities make him a target for both the Ghost Trailers and factions within the Magical Association. The story delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the consequences of wielding power, as Takeshi and his friends are forced to confront their own limitations and the moral ambiguities of the magical conflict.

Key characters include Takeshi Nanase, the determined protagonist with a strong sense of justice; Mui Aiba, the enigmatic and skilled magician who becomes Takeshi's ally; Kazumi Ida, Takeshi's best friend and a pragmatic thinker; and Kurumi Isoshima, a kind-hearted classmate who struggles with her own insecurities. The series also features antagonists such as Gekkou, the leader of the Ghost Trailers, whose radical ideals challenge the status quo of the magical world.

The plot intertwines action-packed battles with moments of character development, as the protagonists grapple with their new roles and the responsibilities that come with their powers. The series concludes with unresolved tensions, leaving room for potential continuation while providing a satisfying exploration of its central conflicts and character arcs.
Information
Magical Warfare
魔法戦争
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 01/09/2014
Categories
Genre
ActionRomance
Tags
Magic
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Staff
  • Director · Yuzo Sato
  • Series Composition · Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
  • Script · Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
  • Script · Sayaka Harada
  • Script · Atsuo Ishino
  • Script · Momoko Murakami
  • Storyboard · Masashi Ishihama
  • Storyboard · Yuzo Sato
  • Storyboard · Naoyuki Itou
  • Storyboard · Kazuya Sakamoto
  • Storyboard · Keiichiro Kawaguchi
  • Storyboard · Osamu Tadokoro
  • Storyboard · Tadashi Kojima
  • Storyboard · Toshiharu Kudō
  • Storyboard · Tatsufumi Itō
  • Episode Director · Koji Sawai
  • Episode Director · Shin'ichi Masaki
  • Episode Director · Kiyoshi Murayama
  • Episode Director · Kenichi Yatani
  • Episode Director · Yuzo Sato
  • Episode Director · Katsumi Minoguchi
  • Episode Director · Rei Mano
  • Episode Director · Naoyuki Itou
  • Episode Director · Takahiro Majima
  • Episode Director · Yousuke Hatta
  • Unit Director · Masashi Ishihama
  • Unit Director · Yuzo Sato
  • Music · Masato Kōda
  • Original creator · Hisashi Suzuki
  • Original Character Design · Lunalia
  • Character Design · Ryōma Ebata
  • Art Director · Jirou Kouno
  • Chief Animation Director · Ryōma Ebata
  • Animation Director · Hitoshi Haga
  • Animation Director · Noritomo Hattori
  • Animation Director · Lee Jae Min
  • Animation Director · Masumi Hoshino
  • Animation Director · Ryōma Ebata
  • Animation Director · Megumi Nagayama
  • Animation Director · Jeong Woo Kim
  • Animation Director · Gi Dong Huh
  • 3D Director · Tsukasa Saitō
  • Sound Director · Teruaki Sugawara
  • Director of Photography · Kazuya Arahata
  • Producer · Shigeaki Komatsu
  • Producer · Tsuyoshi Tanaka
  • Producer · Makoto Ito
  • Producer · Ayuri Taguchi
  • Producer · Masatoshi Ishizuka
  • Producer · Keisuke Kaminaga
Production
  • Production · Flying Dog
  • Production · Sony Music Communications
  • Production · TBS
  • Production · Kadokawa Shoten
  • Animation Production · Madhouse Studios
  • Production · Madhouse Studios