Gushing Over Magical Girls 2024
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Overview
Gushing Over Magical Girls is a 2024 television series about Hiragi Utena, a devoted fan of the magical girls who protect her city. When given the opportunity to join their ranks, Utena eagerly accepts. However, upon transforming, she discovers that she is actually a villain with a sadistic nature who takes pleasure in tormenting magical girls rather than protecting them. The series explores themes of fandom, identity, and the subversion of traditional hero-villain dynamics within the magical girl genre. The title references both Utena's enthusiastic admiration for the heroes and the sudden, forceful way her true nature emerges, aligning with the definition of "gushing" as something that flows forth suddenly and profusely.
Should you watch it?
“A fangirl's dream turns into a villainous nightmare when she joins the magical girls.”
- Fresh twist on magical girl tropes
- Strong character transformation arc
- Humor balanced with genuine emotion
- May frustrate fans of traditional magical girl stories
- Tone can feel inconsistent early on
You enjoy genre-savvy anime that flips expectations.
Suitable for teens and up; deals with identity and morality in a fantastical context.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Villain Is Born?! Jan 3, 2024
- E2 Her Name Is Magia Baiser! Jan 10, 2024
- E3 The Explosive Leopard! Jan 17, 2024
- E4 Everyone Loves the Tres Magia! Jan 24, 2024
- E5 Neroalice in Wonderland Jan 31, 2024
- E6 The Tres Magia's Secret Backstory Feb 7, 2024
- E7 Azure In Trouble Feb 14, 2024
- E8 Here Comes the Lord Squad! Feb 21, 2024
- E9 Gushing Over Pop Idols! Feb 28, 2024
- E10 Loco x Leber Mar 6, 2024
- E11 Gushing Over World Domination! Mar 13, 2024
- E12 Supreme Commander Magia Baiser Calls the Shots Mar 20, 2024
- E13 Still Gushing Over Magical Girls Mar 27, 2024
Season 2 · 1 episodes
Frequently asked questions
Is this a typical magical girl series?
No, it subverts the genre by making the protagonist a villain.
Does the main character stay evil?
Her alignment and motivations evolve throughout the series.
Is it comedic or serious?
It blends both, leaning into dark comedy while exploring deeper themes.
Do the magical girls know she's a villain?
They eventually become aware of her true nature.
Is there fan service?
It includes some fanservice but focuses more on story and character dynamics.