The appeal and evaluation of "Märchen Mädchen": Exploring new possibilities for magical girls

"Märchen Mädchen": The charm and depth of the magical girl battle

"Märchen Mädchen" is a TV anime series that aired in 2018. The story was created by Tomohiro Matsu and animated by Hoods Entertainment. The story is about girls called "Mädchen" who are chosen by the original books and aim to become top "original book users" at magic schools around the world. Their goal is to win the annual magic battle tournament "Hexennacht" and make their wishes come true.

story

The story begins when a high school girl who loves reading and daydreaming, Kagimura Hazuki, appears before Tsuchimikado Shizuka, the leader of the Japanese school, whose team is in danger of being suspended due to a lack of members. Hazuki is chosen by the original book of "Cinderella," which for some reason has powerful powers, and enrolls in a magic school. The girls train hard in order to win the championship, and sometimes go to hot springs to deepen their bonds with their friends.

The story of "Märchen Mädchen" depicts themes such as friendship, growth, and self-discovery within the framework of magical girl battles. In particular, the process in which Hazuki goes from being a bit of a loner to growing together with her friends resonates with viewers. Also, don't miss the confrontations with the leaders of each country and the drama behind the girls.

character

The appeal of this work lies in its unique characters. The main character, Kagimura Hazuki, is a lonely girl who loves reading and daydreaming, and grows through her encounter with Shizuka. Tomori Kusunoki, who plays her, has a strong voice acting ability that brings out Hazuki's delicate emotions.

Shizuka Tsuchimikado is the leader of the Japanese school and one of the top three candidates for this year's championship. As the daughter of the traditional Tsuchimikado family, she is a hardworking and earnest person, which adds depth to her character. Suegara Rie's acting perfectly expresses Shizuka's strictness and kindness.

Other than that, the leaders of each country are depicted as unique characters, such as Eumilia Kazan, leader of the United Nations, Lynn Daves, leader of the American school, Maria Rasputin, leader of the Russian school, Agathe Arya, leader of the German school, and Arthur Pendragon, leader of the British school. Each character's background and worries add depth to the story.

staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Märchen Mädchen." Matsu Tomohiro, who was in charge of the original story and series composition, firmly established the framework of the story and developed a story that draws viewers in. Professionals in each field worked together to create the work, including general director Saito Hisashi, directors Ueda Shigeru and Kimura Takuo (episodes 11 and 12), character designer Morikawa Yuki, and music composer rionos.

In particular, character designer Yuki Morikawa's work has been successful in bringing out the individuality of each character, while the background music by rionos plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

episode

"Märchen Mädchen" consists of 12 episodes. The subtitles of each episode symbolize the development of the story.

• Episode 1 “Story Syndrome”
• Episode 2: "My First Magic"
• Episode 3: Hexennacht Has Come
• Episode 4: "A place to be, a place to return to"
• Episode 5: "Goodbye, My Magic"
• Episode 6: "Cinderella Doesn't Look Back"
• Episode 7: The Fable of the Honest Man
• Episode 8: "Through the Big Turnip"
• Episode 9: "Travelling companions, traps are fickle"
• Episode 10: "The Moon Flower Blooms Twice"
• Episode 11: "Twilight of the Magic Bullet"
• Episode 12: "The Magic of a Happy Ending"

Each episode focuses on Hazuki and Shizuka and depicts their growth, friendship, and magical battles. The final episode, "The Magic of a Happy Ending," is particularly moving and depicts the climax of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Märchen Mädchen" is a work that depicts deep themes and unique characters in the magical girl battle genre. It is full of elements that will resonate with viewers and draw them into the story. In particular, you can't miss the growth of Hazuki and the scenes where she confronts the leaders of each country.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows:

• Unique characters: Each character's background and worries add depth to the story.
• Deep themes: Themes of friendship, growth and self-discovery resonate with audiences.
• Beautiful visuals: The character designs and background art add to the atmosphere of the story.
• Emotional Story: The climax of the final episode will leave viewers emotionally moved.

"Märchen Mädchen" is recommended not only for those who like magical girl battles, but also for those who want to enjoy deep themes and unique characters. Please give it a watch.

Additional Information

"Märchen Mädchen" was broadcast on AT-X and TOKYO MX from January 11 to March 29, 2018. Each episode was 30 minutes long, and there were 10 episodes in total (however, the official website and DVD state that there are 12 episodes in total).

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"Märchen Mädchen" is a work that depicts deep themes and unique characters in the magical girl battle genre. It is full of elements that will resonate with viewers and draw them into the story. In particular, you cannot miss the growth of Hazuki and the scenes where she confronts the leaders of each country. The reasons we recommend this work are its unique characters, deep themes, beautiful visuals, and moving story. "Märchen Mädchen" is recommended not only for those who like magical girl battles, but also for those who want to enjoy deep themes and unique characters. Please give it a watch.