Evaluation and impressions of the final movie version of "Mahou Sensei Negima!" anime

"Mahou Sensei Negima! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI ANIME FINAL The Movie" - The moving finale and its appeal

"Magister Negi Magi! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI ANIME FINAL The Movie" is an anime film that was released on August 27, 2011, and depicts the final chapter of Ken Akamatsu's popular manga "Magister Negi Magi!". The film depicts the adventures and growth of Negi Springfield and his students, and was loved by many fans as the final chapter of the series. Below, we will introduce detailed information and the appeal of this work.

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

August 27, 2011 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

King Records T JOY

■ Eirin Number

119156

■Frequencies

108 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Ken Akamatsu

■ Director

Akiyuki Shinbo (Director)
Yusuke Onoda, Nobukage Kimura, Shinji Ushio, Nobuyoshi Habara, Satomi Nakamura (all directed by)

■ Production

Animation production: Studio Pastoral, Shaft Production cooperation: ZEXCS, XEBEC
Produced by: New Negima Club

■ Story

After defeating the "Wizard of the Beginning" and saving the magical world from the brink of collapse, Negi and his friends finally return to Mahora Academy.
When Negi goes to the principal's office, the principal forces him to make an unexpected decision.
"By tomorrow's graduation ceremony, you must choose just one partner to make a formal contract with."
What's more, students who were not selected would lose all of their memories of magic!!

Upon learning this, the students spend their last day together cherishing their memories with Negi.
Negi is the only one who is worried about who he should choose.

At that moment, something strange happens in the sky above Mahora Academy.
Mars was extremely close to Earth!
If things continue as they are, Earth and Mars will collide and both the real world and the magical world will be destroyed.
The only way to save this crisis was for Negi to make a real contract and become a "fine wizard" (Magister Magi)!!
What decision will Negi make to save the Earth and the magical world?

■Cast

Negi Springfield/Rina SatouSayo Aisaka/Yuri ShiratoriAkashi Yuna/Madoka KimuraKazumi Asakura/Ayana SasagawaYui Ayase/Natsuko KuwayaAko Izumi/Kotomi YamakawaAkira Okawachi/Anmi AsakuraMisa Kakizaki/Shizu ItouAsuna Kagurazaka/Akemi KandaMisora ​​Kasuga/Ai BandoKarakuriChachamaru/Akino WatanabeMadoka Kugimiya/Mami DeguchiKofei/Kana AsumiKonoka Konoe/Ai NonakaHaruna Saotome/Sawa IshigeSakurazaki Setsuna/Yu KobayashiSasaki Makie/Yui Horie Sakurako Shiina/Chiaki Omigawa Mana Ryugu/Miho Sakuma Chou Suzune/Megumi Takamoto Kaede Nagase/Ryoko Shiraishi Chizuru Nanami/Misa Kobayashi Fuka Narutaki/Kimiko Koyama Fumika Narutaki/Mari Kano Satomi Kase/Mai Kadowaki Chiame Hasegawa/Yumi Shimura Evangeline/Yuki Matsuoka Nodoka Miyazaki/Mamiko Noto Natsumi Murakami/Maiko Aizawa Yukihiro Ayaka/Junko Minagawa Satsuki Yotsuba/Naomi Inoue Zaji Rainy Day/Yuka Inokuchi

■ Main staff

・Original story, original concept / Akamatsu Ken・Director / Shinbo Akiyuki・Composition / Shinbo Akiyuki, Higashi Tomiyako・Screenplay / Akao Deko・Character design / Sanehara Noboru・Chief animation director / Yamauchi Noriyasu・Assistant director / Ishikura Kenichi・Art director / Kaizu Toshiko・Color design / Hibino Jin・Director of photography / Eto Shinichiro・Music / Ueoka Kei・Animation production / Studio Pastoral, Shaft・Production / New Negima Club

■ Main Characters

・Negi, Springfield, Aisaka Sayo, Akashi Yuna, Asakura Kazumi, Ayase Yui, Izumi Ako, Okawachi Akira, Kakizaki Misa, Kagurazaka Asuna, Kasuga Misora, Karakuri Chachamaru, Kugimiya Madoka, Kohi, Konoe Konoka, Saotome Haruna, Sakurazaki Setsuna, Sasaki Makie, Shiina Sakurako, Ryugu Mana, Super Suzune, Nagase Kaede, Nanami Chizuru, Narutaki Fuka, Narutaki Fumika, Hakase Satomi, Hasegawa Chiame, Evangeline, Miyazaki Nodoka, Murakami Natsumi, Yukihiro Ayaka, Yotsuba Satsuki, Zaji Rainy Day

■ Theme songs and music

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・Promise to the Sakura Wind -Song of Departure-
・Song: Negi Springfield & Mahora Academy Junior High School Division 3-A

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Mahou Sensei Negima! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI ANIME FINAL The Movie" was loved by many fans as the culmination of the series. Below, we will take a closer look at its appeal and reviews.

Story development and emotion

The film begins after Negi and his students have defeated the "Wizard of the Beginning" and saved the magical world. The scene where Negi is forced by the school principal to make a decision to "choose only one partner to make a formal contract with" leaves a strong impact on the audience. The setting in which the memories of magic of the students not chosen are erased portrays Negi's anguish and the students' anxiety, adding depth to the story.

Furthermore, a new crisis occurs when Mars approaches Earth abnormally close, forcing Negi to make a decision to become a "great wizard," creating tension and emotion at the same time. This story, which tests Negi's growth and his bond with his students, touched many viewers.

Character Appeal

The characters, including Negi Springfield, are all unique and charming. Negi's growth and struggles, as well as the thoughts and worries of each of the students, are carefully depicted, making it easy for viewers to empathize with them. In particular, in the scene where Negi is asked who he will choose, the backgrounds and relationships of each character are highlighted, stirring the hearts of viewers.

The acting of the cast was also excellent, with Rina Sato as Negi and the voice actors of each student adding excitement to the story. In particular, Rina Sato's acting in the scene where Negi makes his decision brought tears to the viewers' eyes.

Visuals and performance

Director Akiyuki Shinbo's direction is known for his unique style and beautiful visuals. In this film, Studio Pastoral and Shaft worked together to create beautiful animation and detailed direction. In particular, the visuals of the scene where Mars approaches Earth and the scene where Negi becomes a "great wizard" were stunning and left a strong impression on viewers.

The skills of character designer Noboru Sanehara and animation director Noriyasu Yamauchi also stand out, with the characters' expressions and movements carefully drawn down to the smallest detail, allowing viewers to feel the characters' emotions more deeply.

Music and theme song

Kei Ueoka's music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the music in tense and moving scenes played a role in bringing out the emotions of the viewers. In addition, the ending theme "Sakurakaze ni Yakusoku wo -Tabidachi no Uta-" is a beautiful song that symbolizes the departure of Negi and his students, and was loved by many fans. This song is sung by Negi Springfield and the students of Mahora Academy Junior High School Division 3-A, which had the effect of further deepening the emotion of the story.

■ Background and production secrets of the work

"Magister Negi Magi Anime Final Movie" depicts the final chapter of Ken Akamatsu's popular manga "Magister Negi Magi". The original manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2000 to 2012 and gained many fans. It was also made into an anime, a TV series and an OVA. This movie was made as the final part of the series and is a work that many fans have been waiting for.

In producing the film, the original author, Ken Akamatsu, and director, Akiyuki Shinbo, worked closely together to bring out the essence of the original work to the fullest. Director Shinbo's unique direction combined with the technical capabilities of Studio Pastoral and Shaft resulted in a work that will satisfy fans of the original work. In addition, with the production cooperation of ZEXCS and XEBEC, high-quality animation was achieved.

■ Responses from viewers

The film was highly praised by many fans. In particular, the story of Negi's growth and the bond he forms with his students struck a chord with viewers. The beautiful visuals and moving music were also highly praised, and many fans were moved to tears. On social media and review sites, Negi's decision and the scene in which he cherishes his students' memories were particularly popular, with many comments being shared.

■ Recommendation points

"Negima! Magister Negi Magi Anime Final Movie" can be recommended for the following reasons:

An inspiring story

The touching story of Negi's growth and his bond with his students will touch the hearts of viewers. In particular, the scene where it is revealed who Negi will choose will leave a strong impact on viewers.

Charming characters

The characters, including Negi, are all unique and charming. It's easy for viewers to empathize with them and become deeply immersed in the story.

Beautiful visuals and performance

Director Akiyuki Shinbo's unique style and the technical capabilities of Studio Pastoral and Shaft have resulted in beautiful visuals and detailed direction. The scenes where Mars approaches Earth and where Negi becomes a "great wizard" are particularly spectacular.

Inspiring music and theme songs

The music by Kei Ueoka and the ending theme "A Promise to the Sakura Wind - A Song of Departure" add to the emotional impact of the story. This beautiful song symbolizes the departure of Negi and his students, and is loved by many fans.

■ Related works and the appeal of the entire series

The "Negima! Magister Negi Magi" series has been produced in many works, including a TV series and OVAs. Below, we will introduce the related works and the appeal of the entire series.

TV Series

The TV series "Negima! Magister Negi Magi" aired from 2005 to 2007. In this series, Negi is assigned to Mahora Academy, meets students, and grows as a person. In particular, the daily life and adventures of Negi and his students are carefully depicted, allowing viewers to enjoy watching them grow.

OVA

The OVA series of "Negima! Magister Negi Magi" was produced from 2008 to 2010. This series animated episodes that were not shown in the TV series and important scenes from the original work. In particular, it deeply depicts the bond and adventures between Negi and his students, making it a must-see for fans.

The appeal of the series as a whole

The Negi Magi series is known for its touching story of Negi's growth and his bond with his students, as well as its unique and charming characters. The series' beautiful visuals and inspiring music also add to its overall appeal. Fans can enjoy the adventures and growth of Negi and his students through the TV series, OVA, and this movie.

Conclusion

"Mahou Sensei Negima! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI ANIME FINAL The Movie" was loved by many fans as the culmination of the series. The moving story, charming characters, beautiful visuals and direction, moving music and theme song all combined to make a strong impact on viewers. This work is a wonderful finale that brings out the best in the entire series and depicts the adventures and growth of Negi and his students. Please watch it and experience the excitement for yourself.