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
Magical GirlMagic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Midsummer Magical Girl
2Another World
3The Magic Academy and Love Fortunes
4Mui and Tsuganashi of the Ruined World
5Magic Tests and Winter Vacation
6Battle and Recovery
7The Magic Sword`s Secret
8Wizard Brace`s Darkness
9Prelude to Destruction
10Vanishing Boundaries
11Pendragon`s Decisive Battle
12Gone From This World
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Series Composition
    Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
  • Storyboard
    Masashi Ishihama
    Kazuya Sakamoto
    Osamu Tadokoro
    Toshiharu Kudō
    Tatsufumi Itō
    Yūzō Satō
    Naoyuki Itō
    Keiichirō Kawaguchi
    Masashi Kojima
  • Unit Director
    Masashi Ishihama
    Yūzō Satō
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Ryōma Ebata
  • Animation Director
    Hitoshi Haga
    Masumi Hoshino
    Ryōma Ebata
    Megumi Nagayama
    Gi Dong Huh
    Kenji Hattori
    Jae Min Lee
    Jung Woo Kim
  • Sound Director
    Teruaki Sugawara
  • Producer
    Shigeaki Komatsu
    Tsuyoshi Tanaka
    Ayuri Taguchi
    Masatoshi Ishizuka
    Makoto Itō
  • Art Director
    Jirō Kōno
  • Script
    Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
    Atsuo Ishino
    Momoko Murakami
  • Episode Director
    Shin'ichi Masaki
    Kiyoshi Murayama
    Katsumi Minoguchi
    Takahiro Majima
    Kōji Sawai
    Kenichi Yatagai
    Yūzō Satō
    Akira Mano
    Naoyuki Itō
    Yōsuke Hatta
  • Music
    Masato Kōda
  • Original Character Design
    Lunalia
  • Chief Animation Director
    Ryōma Ebata
  • 3D Director
    Tsukasa Saitō
  • Director of Photography
    Kazuya Arahata
  • Director
    Yūzō Satō
Production
  • Production
    Flying Dog
    Madhouse
    Sony Music Communications
    Tokyo Broadcasting System
    Kadokawa Shoten
  • Animation Production
    Madhouse