Audience reviews
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SakamakiKoyatsu
As an anime with a description that implores an euphoria which motivates people that go watch it with the expectation of twists in the anime due to convictions of the protagonist to act against his missions due to a feeling of backtracking, this anime fulfills it. Our protagonist Miller Shun encountering other main character Mimori Byakuya ignites a spark which makes him all the subversive in the face of his comrades in his little society of "the evil force" is a great starting plot means and device.
However, it was not as dramatic and very eventful, but rather a lot of back and forth between the person of interest and our protagonist. That is the Kicker which kicks down the enjoyabilty of this anime, staticness and a lack of pursuing action which implores to those who watch it something…
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“The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies” (another day, another anime, another short title) is what happens when a good idea can’t decide on its own tone.
Well damn. A rom-com I found entertaining despite its awful world building and slap stick humor? I did not have that on my bingo card this year. It’s actually surprising. This show has no right being as enjoyable as I found it to be. The world building is shit, the characters are annoying AF and the mixing of tones is just asinine. Yet I can’t deny that the interaction between the main morons is actually competent. The plot is a mixed bag and the story is incomplete (and will never be complete because of the author’s death) and yet it actually hooked me. I have no idea how. Ok, I do have an idea how and I’ll get…
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✒😻 The Absolutely Horrific Power of Cuteness /🎡R/ Love is Easy With a Black Card 💫 °8.2° °CUTE° 💯%🔍 some minor spoilers
He's evil. He was born evil, he was born to evil parents, he was born in an evil country, he worked his way up the evil ladder and now he's the evil Emperor's right hand man. How could he fall in love with this tiny CHIBI thing? Yet he did. At first sight. Even while she was defeating him.
“Don't worry, I'll take care of this magic girl,” he assures all the leadership at the conference table. He ain't lyin. He takes /excellent/ care of her. When he sees her again, he whips out a dessert (“You stood in our way the other day, magical girl. Because of that, today you're in for… a present. Do you like chiffon cake?”). They share it with some tea. She tells him what a…
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Considering the genre it ticks all the boxes 10/10 masterpiece if you're looking for some fluffy sweet romance including some magical girl moment vs evil bad guys. Enemy to love interest, poor but hard working super cutie girl and a cool, good looking, powerful kind guy. Very aesthetically pleasing art, the comedy and dark element also on point. If this is the genre you're looking for then this gem. There was only 3 books and it's unfinished which explains why the anime is the way it is. However each episode is very sweet lovey-dovey and funny, I find it very entertaining. It's so unfortunate that the author passed away and it wasn't finished but I wouldn't mind this going on for another 10000 episodes, just them being adorable spending each day together. Usually I will never watch unfinis…
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This anime was presented as an enemies-to-lovers story, but from episode one, the two leads were already on good terms, just stuck on opposite sides of their jobs. The romantic tension was strong, and the way the lieutenant struggled to keep his cool around her was genuinely funny. Their chemistry? Easily an 8/10.
Unfortunately, the story doesn’t progress much. Each episode feels the same, and the side content without the main duo just didn’t hit. I found myself wishing for more growth, both in the characters and the plot.
After learning the author passed away and this adaptation was made in their honor, I understand why the story feels incomplete. It’s not perfect, but it’s a heartfelt tribute with moments that shine.
The art style is beautiful, and everything was a bit dreamy.
Read at the sourceAtsunome
“Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.” Is a short, sweet, and adorable anime with a lot of heartwarming moments. It’s a shame that it could never get a proper conclusion due to the mangaka’s passing, but I will be reviewing this anime for what it is. In other words, though I respect the author, I will not be biasing this review because of the circumstances.
Characters: 8/10
Definitely the strongest point of this anime is its character dynamics - The titular Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant both get quite a decent bit if character development despite the short series length, and their interactions were always amusing. The side characters were a bit lacklustre, but I can forgive that since the anime is obviously centred around the main two.
Animation + Music: 7.5/10
Aside fro…
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the main deterring factor from this anime was the questionable age difference between the two mc's. the girl looks like and acts like a child but is sexualised and exploited constantly...it was very offputting.
though, it's an incomplete story as the author passed away at 31 during its creation and the studio animated it out of respect so i feel reluctant to criticise the unsatisfying ending but this was a beautifully animated anime and a good light watch as each ep was only 10-12 mins long.
so, if u can overlook the loli-esque look of the protagonist and ecchi, and just want a light & quick romcom enemies-to-lovers where the male lead is obsessed with the girl and hates everything else, then this is pretty entertaining
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"Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita" is an absolute gem in the realm of romantic anime. It beautifully blends sweetness, romance, and humor in a way that few other series can match. The plot is filled with delightful twists and heartwarming moments that make every episode a treasure to watch.
The characters are incredibly well-developed, and their interactions are both charming and entertaining. The love story between the magical girl and the evil lieutenant is unique and captivating, keeping you hooked from start to finish. The animation is top-notch, with vibrant visuals that bring the magical world to life in stunning detail.
Moreover, the balance of comedic elements with tender, romantic scenes is perfectly executed, making it a joy to watch. "Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku…
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It is an incomplete story as its creator passed away during its creation & it was made into an anime out of respect/passion.
It lacks a satisfying ending and while it explores a lot, it lacks further clarification to its elements understandably due to the above.
It features wholesome, cute and sweet moments & comedy between the two main leads with beautiful & incredible art/animation.
It has dark humour between the wholesome sweetness that varies in severity.
One review on here says that it is "kid safe" and I highly disagree as it features sexualisation, exploitation and assault by parties other than the two Main Characters & an unclear/questionable age gap.
Lastly each episode is about 10-12 minutes in length.
Honestly, if you can overlook the ecchi/assault/exploitation, enjoy the…
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A slow falling in love story of a magical girl and an evil lieutenant, just like the title says, and it's done in a really good way.
Unfortunetaly, the author, Fujiwara Cocoa, passed away in 2015, at a young age of 31, and such the source material barely had 3 volumes worth of story to go off on, having to add new things to it as even the last "volume" was a really short one lacking enough chapters. But this, for me at least, adds a whole new nuance over the anime, as it was made after 9 years, like a tribute to the author. Even though the episodes were short and left you wanting way more, they were beautiful, both in art, music, vibe and presentation of the jokes/story. You can see and feel the love that was put in this anime, and the potential it had if the source material would have co…
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This entire anime feels like fan service in a box with a cute ribbon on top… and yes, I unfortunately loved every second of it and unfortunately want more! 😂 It’s quirky, it’s silly, and honestly, watching a half-bald human-angel-bird was not on my agenda today, but here we are! If you’re into romance anime with a wacky sense of humor, you’ll definitely want to give this a watch.
It’s saddening to hear that the anime wrapped up quickly, especially since the manga was only halfway done. Knowing that the creator has passed away makes it all the more bittersweet. I really wish the author could have seen how much love and happiness her work brought to so many people. 💖
Even though this anime will never get a second part and I know this is all that is left of this wonderful unfinished love…
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Cocoa Fujiwara the author and illustrator of the series passed away at age 31 in March 2015 leaving the series unfinished. The third and final volume of the manga was published a full year later after consulting with her family so as to serve as the finale.
The anime, made a full decade later in her memory, is a sweet romance that makes fun of the usual magical girl tropes.
Mira is our straight laced lieutenant. Just think straight A honor student, class president, five million afterschool classes, calculating kind of guy. Now make him a simp and you got it! For some reason his reaction is to always throw his credit card at the girl lol!
Byakuya is our wilting flower of a magical girl. Soft spoken, gentle, feminine, stupid. Now throw in perpetually broke and works every job under the s…
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I went into it without knowledge of what had happened to the author or why the episodes were so short (12 min long give or take). Almost skipped it because of how short they were if I'm being honest but the fmc dragged me in just like how the Lieutenant got dragged in. She's adorable and that's always a good point I look for when it comes to these types of anime. I watched it in its entirety and I wanted more. Looking at comments I found out the author was no longer with us and that the manga didn't make it all that far.. Sadness.
I give it a 9/10. Barely ever give things a 10 so a 9 is as good as it gets. I'm sure not everyone will agree but I'm sucker for these types of anime/works. Not too mushy and not too stale. Just the right amount. If you are looking for a fully fleshed out story…
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Rest in peace Cocoa Fujiwara. If you were not aware, the author passed away nearly ten years before this aired, at the young age of 31. Sentimentality aside, I would still give this such a high rating for what it is…to think I almost skipped it. I am so glad I didn’t.
Anyway, it’s short, but still manages to convey a lot in the limited time. Sure, there’s ecchi, crudeness from the “Angel” and comedic profanity from the other magical girl, but those help to balance the absolute sweetness of the relationship between the Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant. If you can roll with that and like a sweet and simple romcom, this is perfect. They both love one another and meet every day and there’s little progression, but it’s evident by the end… and it perfectly accomplishes what it sets out to d…
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Another series with a great potential yet ended in an unfortunate and tragic circumstances. It has been almost a decade since author had passed away and I wish that I could have wished to see more of the wholesome scenes and interactions between the two main characters but at least the anime ended on a high note, befitting as a tribute to the late author.
May her soul in heaven find eternal happiness, not just for Cocoa Fujiwara but also for all of the great authors that had recently passed away.
The story was great like I ate too many pastries for every wholesome scenes I saw.
The characters is quite unique and also goofy in a way.
Overall, it is a great cleanser for every bad anime you've watched.
Read at the sourceAnime-Isekai-God
Oh, mein gott!!!
This is by far the best anime (bias) in this entire year! Everything from the characters, art style, animation, story and all are beautifully made and I'm being overdose on cuteness each time this anime airs a new ep.
It is sad to see that this anime and manga is over in a sense that this anime only covers 15 chapters of 20.
And with the death of the creator "Cocoa Fujiwara" who died back in 2015 of march 31st. It doesn't seem we'll be getting any new updates unless someone close is willing to continue her story, aside from that.
Thank you Cocoa Fujiwara for making me fall in love with your story, I hope wherever you are, you're still creating more mangas with love and all
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Such an unusual anime. Kid safe, hilarious, has most of the tropes we expect - and a few character twists we don't. It's just pointless fun. Cute. well animated with really good voice acting. If you liked "Torture Princess" this will be right up your alley. What's life like for a magical girl? Do they swear? Do their friends swear? Along the way you'll be introduced to one of the funniest characters in Anime. Oh yea. That one is NOT kid safe. Her vocabulary is basically one four letter word. Any you'll be laughing out loud.
Can good and evil really make it work? Will the evil organization that sounds like it was founded by Pinky And The Brain actually take over the world? Can the magical girls stop them? Do they really want to? Does Mimori like cream puffs or cake? These and other importa…
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It can be really hard to try and destroy everything in the world as an evil Lieutenant, when you fall in love with the enemy at first sight.
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant is a romcom where we follow the Evil Lieutenant Mira and the Magical girl Mimori. They are enemies that start to develop a forbidden relationship, which is shown through some short episodes that highlight their ups and downs.
The plot for the show is very simple, and follows how Mira and Mimori go from enemies to forming a romantic relationship. This is supported by the whole aspect of it being a forbidden love and that the two of them come from completely different backgrounds. They also use some classic tropes, as plots for some of the episodes, but they are done with style and their own twists. All of it m…
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Mahoaku is a fitting tribute to late mangaka Fujiwara Cocoa. She was sadly never able to see her work finished or adapted into anime, but studio Bones were able to follow the framework she left behind and stayed true to the spirit of the original manga while adding their own respectful touch. A simple and wholesome that romance fans of all walks of life will enjoy.
I’m a massive sucker for the star crossed/forbidden lovers trope. I love seeing two people from vastly different backgrounds come together, fall in love and overcome despite the odds. Mimori and Mira are supposed to be sworn enemies, yet the more time they spend together the more they realise they have in common and enjoy each other’s company. These 12 minute long episodes were pure bliss and seeing the purity with which they…
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The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies - Between the never-ending battle of good and evil, Love is (always) War.
What comes to your mind when it comes to love and romance? I'm sure there's a lot of things that you can think of, but when it's all summed up, it's a complicated affair. Just as every romance has its own excessive use of melodrama, so too is the ever-oversaturated combo of the mix known as the rom-com genre. Many people choose to display the rom-com genre by their own agendas, but at the end of the day, there's always a couple formed at the end of the way, even if at the whimsical wishes of the shipping wars. And in this season, more than the trials and tribulations of dealing with good and evil, the warm-hearted feeling of good and evil seemingly prot…
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