Apr 14, 2014
Before I begin with the review I’d like to start with a disclaimer for all those who were told Mahou Shoujou Madoak Magica (MSMM) in anyway resembles that of Mirai Nikki, Death Note or any other anime with a dark nuance, while it is a dark take of the magical girl genre, it is just that, a take and for the resounding majority less a few key moments is a lighthearted magical girl anime comparable to that of Sailor Moon or Cardcaptor Sakura.
I doubt that any fans of the aforementioned anime would be attracted to MSMM unless they are also fans of the magical girl
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genre however If this still sounds like a show you may be interested in there is a short spoiler-free review below.
Story-
The story is an interesting interpretation of the classic magical girl genre, it combines both elements of consequence and realism to a genre that is generally devoid of both making MSMM a breath of fresh air in an otherwise cluttered category lacking variety.
Art and Sound-
The art work in particular is especially brilliant, coupled with classical and tasteful modern music complementing the feel on the anime. While not a fan of the art used for the characters (especially facial expression) the backgrounds and environments were very well done.
Characters-
The characters have been hailed as the only let down to an otherwise superb anime and at times I agree that they lacked depth and variety however as they responded to the events of the series they grew as a result.
Overall-
MSMM is unfortunately a victim of its own success with the fact that is not a typical magical girl anime being common knowledge among fans which unfortunately takes away some of the fun and surprise of the initial twists MSMM is still very well received and popular and it is clear to see why.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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