Do your best! Magical Girl Kurumi - A thorough review of the fascinating new era of magical girl anime

"Ganbare! Kurumi the Magical Girl" - A story of magic and youth

"Ganbare! Mahou Shoujo Kurumi" is an original anime work by director Keisuke Matsumoto that was streamed on AbemaTV's new anime channel from July 30, 2017 to March 31, 2018. With 25 episodes, each episode is only 5 minutes long, but each episode has a dense storyline and depicts the magical girl genre from a new perspective.

story

The main character, Kurumi, is an ordinary high school student. However, one day, she is suddenly chosen to be a magical girl. To fulfill her mission as a magical girl, Kurumi fights alongside her friends, but she faces many difficulties along the way. This work depicts Kurumi's growth and friendship, as well as her sense of responsibility as a magical girl, and realistically portrays the brilliance and suffering of youth.

character

Kurumi: The main character. A high school student who struggles to fulfill her mission as a magical girl. Although she is confused at first, her growth together with her friends is fascinating.
Sakura: Kurumi's best friend. She has a bright and cheerful personality and always supports Kurumi. She will also fight as a magical girl.
Yuuki: Kurumi's childhood friend. She has a cool personality and is a good friend of Kurumi's. She also participates in battles as a magical girl and supports Kurumi.
Masters: The ones who bestow magic on Kurumi and the others. They are strict but kind guides who watch over the growth of Kurumi and the others.

Background

Pie in the sky is in charge of animation for this work, and Keisuke Matsumoto is the original creator and director. Director Matsumoto aimed to portray the magical girl genre from a new perspective, and constructed a story centered on Kurumi's growth and friendship. In order to develop a short but dense story, each episode is five minutes long.

Recognition and Awards

"Ganbare! Mahou Shoujo Kurumi" was highly praised for its new perspective on the magical girl genre. In particular, the realistic portrayal of Kurumi's growth and friendship resonated with many viewers. It was also praised for its short yet dense storyline, winning the Best Work Award at the 2018 AbemaTV Anime Awards.

Recommended points

This work depicts the magical girl genre from a new perspective, and its appeal lies in its realistic story of Kurumi's growth and friendship. It was also praised for its short but dense storyline, which resonated with many viewers. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in the magical girl genre and those who like works that depict the brilliance and suffering of youth.

Related Titles

Other works related to this film include "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" and "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha," both directed by Matsumoto Keisuke. These works are also highly acclaimed for depicting the magical girl genre from a new perspective.

How to watch

"Ganbare! Mahou Shoujo Kurumi" is available on the AbemaTV New Anime Channel. You need to register as an AbemaTV member to watch it, but you can watch it for free. DVDs and Blu-rays are also available, and you can watch it by purchasing them.

summary

"Ganbare! Mahou Shoujo Kurumi" is a work that depicts the magical girl genre from a new perspective, and its appeal lies in its realistic story of Kurumi's growth and friendship. It was also praised for its short but dense storyline, which resonated with many viewers. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in the magical girl genre and those who like works that depict the brilliance and suffering of youth. Be sure to check it out on AbemaTV's new anime channel.