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"Magic Rurumo" - A slapstick comedy of magic and desire

"Magic Moji Rurumo" is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Wataru Watanabe, and aired from July 9 to September 24, 2014. This work is a magical slapstick comedy that depicts magic, desire, and slightly sad human relationships. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this anime, as well as recommended points.

Broadcast information

"Majimoji Rurumo" was broadcast on the following stations.

• AT-X: July 9, 2014 - September 24, 2014, Wednesdays 9:00pm - 9:30pm
• TOKYO MX: July 9, 2014 - September 24, 2014, Wednesdays 24:30 - 25:00
• Sun TV: July 9, 2014 - September 24, 2014, Wednesdays 24:30 - 25:00
• KBS Kyoto: July 9, 2014 - September 24, 2014, Wednesdays 25:00 - 25:30
• TV Aichi: July 9, 2014 - September 24, 2014, Wednesdays 27:05 - 27:35
• BS11: July 11, 2014 - September 26, 2014, Fridays 23:30 - 24:00
• Nagasaki Broadcasting: July 16, 2014 - October 1, 2014, Wednesdays 25:38 - 26:08

It was also streamed online and was available to watch on the following platforms:

• Niconico Live Broadcast: July 12, 2014 - September 27, 2014, Saturdays 23:30 - 24:00
• Niconico Channel: July 12, 2014 - September 27, 2014, updated Saturdays at 24:00
• Bandai Channel: July 12, 2014 - September 27, 2014, updated Saturdays at 24:00
• J:COM On Demand: Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~
• Hikari TV: Free distribution: July 13th (Sun) 00:00~, Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• DMM.com: Free distribution: July 13th (Sun) 00:00~, Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• Niconico Video: Free distribution: July 13th (Sun) 00:00~, Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free, Niconico Live Broadcast will be from July 12th (Sat) 23:30~)
• TSUTAYA TV: Paid distribution: July 20th (Sunday) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• AcTVila: Paid distribution: July 20th (Sunday) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• MOVIEFULL: Paid distribution: July 22 (Tuesday) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• OnGen Movie: Paid distribution: July 22 (Tue) 00:00 ~ (however, the first episode is free)
• KDDI Video Store: Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~
• PlayStation®Store Video Unlimited: Paid distribution: July 23 (Wednesday)
• U-NEXT: Free distribution: July 13th (Sun) 15:00~, Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 15:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• Rakuten Showtime: Free distribution: July 13th (Sun) 00:00~, Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• Bandai Channel: Free distribution: July 13th (Sun) 00:00~, Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• Video Market: Free distribution: July 13th (Sun) 00:00~, Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• GyaO! Store: Free distribution: July 13th (Sun) 00:00~, Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~ (However, the first episode is free)
• Movie Full Plus: Paid distribution: July 22 (Tue) 00:00 ~ (however, the first episode is free)
• au Video Pass: Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~
• milplus: Paid distribution: July 20th (Sun) 00:00~

Overview

Magical Girl Rurumo is a 12-episode series of 30-minute episodes, animated by JCSTAFF. Directed by Sakurai Chikayoshi, series composition by Kunisawa Mariko, character design by Iwakura Kazuhiro, sound direction by Motoyama Satoshi, and music by Manual of Errors. Copyright belongs to Watanabe Wataru/Kodansha/Magical Girl Rurumo Production Committee.

story

The story of Magical Girl Rurumo begins with a magic ticket being sent to Shibaki Kota, who is the most perverted guy in school and is shunned by all the girls. This ticket was for Rurumo, who has been demoted from witch to trainee demon, to train in the human world. Shibaki declares that Rurumo will use the magic ticket freely for her training (and her own desires), but in fact the ticket is his lifespan. From this premise, a story of magic, desire, and slightly sad human relationships is depicted.

cast

The main cast is as follows:

• Rurumo: Suzuko Mimori
• Kota Shibaki: Makoto Takahashi
• Ciro: Misato Fukuen
• Spring Lily: Takamori Natsumi
• Tanako Kujirai: Yurika Endo
• Iida-san: Hiromi Sakurai
• Maaya Sawashita: Juri Nagatsuma
• Sumiko Inoue: Shizuka Ishigami
• Izumi Tsuyoshiko: Mari Shiraishi
• Masako Shimomura: Minami Takahashi
• Senior: Junji Mashima
• Nishino: Hiro Shimono
• Sugawara: Haruki Ishitani
• Sakurai: Yusuke Kobayashi

Main Staff

The main staff are as follows:

• Original work: Wataru Watanabe "Majimoji Rurumo" (published by Kodansha in "Monthly Shonen Sirius")
• Director: Sakurai Chikayoshi
• Series Composition: Mariko Kunisawa
• Character design: Kazuhiro Iwakura
• Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
• Music: Manual of Errors
• Animation production: JCSTAFF

Main Characters

Details of the main characters are as follows:

• Rurumo: A trainee demon who was demoted from witch status for helping Shibaki. She is currently training in the human world to become a witch again. She is quiet and clumsy, but has a hardworking personality.
• Kota Shibaki: Contractor of Rumono. He is the most perverted guy in the school and is nicknamed "Hentai Shibaki". However, he is a kind and compassionate high school student at heart.
• Chiro: A black cat who is Rumono's familiar. Apparently she can actually transform...
• Tanako Kujirai: She is by far the cutest girl among the first-year girls (according to Shibaki). She is a perfect girl with a sharp mind, excellent athletic ability, and a kind personality. She loves mysterious things and wants to join FHK, but...
• Maaya Sawashita: A girl who is a classmate of Shibaki. She is rumored to have the biggest breasts in the school.
• Sumiko Inoue: A member of the discipline committee who monitors Shibaki's perverted behavior. She has been Shibaki's classmate since elementary school.
• Nishino: Shibaki's classmate. He is also a fellow porn fanatic.
• Sugawara: Shibaki's classmate. Like Shibaki and Nishino, he has a weakness for erotica.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Part 1: We will make your wishes come true
• Part 2: Dream cohabitation
• Part 3: Magical Girl Showdown
• Part 4: Mr. Inoue, the Disciplinary Committee Member
• Part 5: Your first errand
• Number 6: Rainy day incident
• Number 7: Legendary Swimsuit
• Part 8: The First-Class Witch Harulili Descends
• Number 9: A secret you can't tell anyone
• Part 10: Mixed Bathing Trip to Oogami Village
• Part 11: Formation ★ Girl band
• Part 12: A day without Rumomo

Theme songs and music

Details of the theme songs and insert songs are as follows:

• OP1: I want to convey it to you with all my heart! (Episodes 1-12)
  • Lyricist: Shoko Omori
  • Composer: Yoshihiro Saito
  • Arrangement: Yoshihiro Saito
  • Vocals: Suzuko Mimori
• ED1: Chronostasis of Two (episodes 1-10, 12)
  • Lyricist: Dan Miyagawa
  • Composer: Yamaguchi Yu
  • Arrangement: Dan Miyagawa
  • Vocals: Yurika Endo
• ED2: FHK Mysterious Discovery Song (Piano Ver.) (Episode 11)
  • Lyricist: Wataru Watanabe
  • Composer: Yamaguchi Yu
  • Arrangement: Yamaguchi Yu
  • Sung by: Rurumo (Mimori Suzuko)
• IN1: Mikomiko Strap (episode 9)
  • Lyrics: Wataru Watanabe, Hisahisa Taniguchi
  • Composer: Naohisa Taniguchi
  • Arrangement: Naohisa Taniguchi
  • Sung by: cloe
• IN2: FHK Mysterious Discovery Song (Episode 11)
  • Lyricist: Wataru Watanabe
  • Composer: Yamaguchi Yu
  • Arrangement: Naohisa Taniguchi
  • Sung by: FHK Mystery Discovery Club

Evaluation and Impressions

Magical Girl Rurumo has been well received by many viewers as a slapstick comedy with themes of magic and desire. In particular, Kota Shibaki's character setting and Rurumo's struggle in the human world have captured the hearts of viewers. As the subtitles of each episode indicate, the show features a wide variety of episodes, providing laughs and emotions.

The animation produced by JCSTAFF is of high quality, and the character designs and background art are visually enjoyable. In particular, the silent and clumsy character of Rumiko is brought to life by Mimori Suzuko's voice acting. Takahashi Makoto's brilliant portrayal of Shibaki Kota's perverted and gentle sides left a deep impression on viewers.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, with the background music by Manual of Errors, the theme song, and the insert songs matching the development of the story. In particular, the opening song "I want to tell you with all my heart!" has impressive lyrics and melody that reflect Rumoko's feelings, and struck a chord with viewers.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend "Majimoji Rurumo" are as follows.

• A unique story with themes of magic and desire: The setting of making desires come true using magic tickets provides a fresh surprise to the audience. The serious element of the tickets being linked to one's lifespan also adds depth to the story.
• Attractive characters: Rumomo's taciturn and clumsy character, Shibaki Kota's lewd and kind side, Chiro's transformation ability, and other unique characters add excitement to the story. In addition, supporting characters such as Kujirai Tanako and Sawashita Maaya are also attractive and capture the hearts of viewers.
• Balance of laughter and emotion: Each episode has an excellent balance of slapstick humor and emotional scenes. In particular, Rumomo's struggle in the human world and Shibaki's growth will warm the hearts of viewers.
• High-quality animation: The animation by JCSTAFF features beautiful character designs and background art, making it a visually enjoyable work. The voice actors' performances also bring out the charm of the characters.
• Impressive Music: The background music by Manual of Errors, the theme song, and the insert songs all match the storyline and bring out the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the opening song "I want to convey everything I've got!" leaves a strong impression with its lyrics and melody that reflect Rumoko's feelings.

summary

"Magic Love Rurumo" is a slapstick comedy with themes of magic and desire, and has been well received by many viewers. Many elements have captured the hearts of viewers, including a unique storyline, charming characters, a balance of laughs and emotions, high-quality animation, and impressive music. This work is recommended for viewers who want to enjoy a world of magic and desire.