Magical Girl Site (2018)
A dark, psychologically intense anime that turns the magical girl genre on its head, exploring trauma, survival, and supernatural horror.
Magical Girl Site - Series Information
- Original Title: 魔法少女サイト
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): NR
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (23 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 7, 2018 (United States - NR), April 7, 2018 (Australia - MA 15+), April 7, 2018 (Brazil - 12), April 7, 2018 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: TBS
- Alternative Titles: Mahou Shoujo Site (MX), Mahou Shoujo Site (ES), Mahou Shoujo Site (JP), Mahou Shoujo Site (PL), Mahou Shoujo Site (US), Mahou Shoujo Site (FR)
- Production Companies: production doA, STUDIO MAUSU, avex pictures, Edge WORKS
- Production Countries: Japan
Magical Girl Site - Plot
Aya Asagiri is a middle school girl who has problems both at school with bullying and at home from physical abuse by her brother. While browsing online, a website pops up on her computer featuring a creepy looking person. This person appears to take pity on her, and announces that she has granted Asagiri magical powers.
Magical Girl Site - Trailer
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Magical Girl Site - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yu Serizawa
- Yuko Ono
- Aina Suzuki
- Haruka Yamazaki
- Himika Akaneya
- Yumi Hara
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Kaede Hondo
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Writers
- Takayo Ikami
- Ayumi Sekine
Magical Girl Site - FAQs
Is Magical Girl Site based on a manga?
Magical Girl Site is adapted from the manga series of the same name by Kentaro Sato, serialized in Champion RED magazine. The anime closely follows the manga's dark, psychological storyline, bringing its unsettling world of magical girls and supernatural horror to life across 12 episodes.
What makes Magical Girl Site different from other magical girl anime?
Unlike the cheerful, empowering tone of classic magical girl series, Magical Girl Site leans hard into psychological horror and dark themes — bullying, abuse, trauma, and survival. It subverts the genre's conventions deliberately, using magical powers not as gifts but as burdens tied to suffering and sacrifice.
Where can you stream Magical Girl Site?
You can stream Magical Girl Site on HiDive or through the Hidive Amazon Channel with a subscription. If you prefer to own it, episodes are also available to purchase on Amazon Video.
Is Magical Girl Site suitable for younger audiences?
Magical Girl Site carries a Not Rated (NR) classification in the US, but its content — including graphic violence, bullying, self-harm themes, and psychological distress — makes it firmly adult viewing. It is rated MA 15+ in Australia and 19+ in South Korea, reflecting its mature, intense subject matter.
Who are the main voice actors in Magical Girl Site?
The Japanese voice cast features Yuko Ono as protagonist Aya Asagiri, Himika Akaneya as Tsuyuno Yatsumura, Yu Serizawa as Nijimi Anazawa, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Aya's abusive brother Kaname. The cast brings emotional weight to the series' dark, psychologically intense character dynamics.
How was Magical Girl Site received by critics and audiences?
Reception was mixed. Fans of dark, subversive anime appreciated its unflinching approach to trauma and horror, while others found its graphic content excessive. It developed a dedicated following among viewers drawn to psychological anime that challenges the conventions of the magical girl genre.
What are similar anime series to Magical Girl Site?
If Magical Girl Site resonates with you, explore Wonder Egg Priority for emotional depth, Elfen Lied for visceral dark fantasy, Platinum End for supernatural survival drama, and Dark Gathering for psychological horror. Each shares themes of trauma, supernatural conflict, and morally complex characters navigating brutal circumstances.
Does Magical Girl Site have more than one season?
Magical Girl Site consists of a single season of 12 episodes, which aired in 2018 and concluded that same year. No second season has been produced. Viewers wanting to continue the story beyond the anime's ending can turn to Kentaro Sato's original manga for further chapters.
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