Gushing Over Magical Girls (2024)
A darkly comedic anime that flips the magical girl genre on its head, following a devoted fan who transforms into the villain she never expected to become.
Gushing Over Magical Girls - Series Information
- Original Title: 魔法少女にあこがれて
- First Air Year: 2024
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 14
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 3, 2024 (United States - TV-MA), January 3, 2024 (Germany - 16), January 3, 2024 (Australia - MA 15+), January 3, 2024 (Brazil - 18), January 3, 2024 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: AT-X
- Production Companies: Asahi Production, KADOKAWA, Docomo Anime Store, MAGNET, AT-X, Takeshobo, Bandai Namco Music Live
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: I Admire Magical Girls, and... (JP), 憧憬成為魔法少女 (TW), Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (ES), Gushing over Magical Girls Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (DE), 想要成为魔法少女 (CN), Admiro Garotas Mágicas e... (PT), Looking Up to Magical Girls (US)
Gushing Over Magical Girls - Plot
Hiragi Utena is a major fangirl of the magical girls protecting her city and leaps at the chance to join their ranks. But once she transforms, she learns she's a villain who enjoys being a magical-girl-tormenting sadist instead!
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Gushing Over Magical Girls - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Fuka Izumi
- Misato Fukuen
- Aoi Koga
- Shiori Sugiura
- Kaori Maeda
- Mayuko Kazama
- Misaki Ikeda
- Kana Asumi
Writers
- Noboru Kimura
Gushing Over Magical Girls - FAQs
Where can you stream Gushing Over Magical Girls?
Gushing Over Magical Girls is available to stream on HiDive, including via the Hidive Amazon Channel. Episodes can also be purchased individually on Amazon Video. HiDive is the primary streaming home for the series in the United States.
Is Gushing Over Magical Girls based on a manga?
Yes, Gushing Over Magical Girls is adapted from the manga series Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete by Watarase Itou, serialized in Monthly Comic Alive. The anime adaptation closely follows the source material's blend of magical girl parody, dark comedy, and mature themes.
What is Gushing Over Magical Girls about?
The series follows Hiiragi Utena, a devoted magical girl fan who gets the chance to transform — only to discover she has become a villain. Rather than protecting the city, she finds herself gleefully tormenting the magical girls she once admired, blending dark comedy with magical girl genre subversion.
Is Gushing Over Magical Girls appropriate for younger audiences?
No. The series carries a TV-MA content rating in the United States, reflecting mature content including ecchi elements, BDSM themes, nudity, and girls' love (GL) storylines. It is intended strictly for adult viewers and is not suitable for children or younger teens.
Who voices the main characters in the series?
The principal voice cast includes Fuka Izumi as Hiiragi Utena / Magia Baiser, Misato Fukuen as Venarita, Aoi Koga as Araga Kiwi / Leopard, Shiori Sugiura as Morino Korisu / Nero Alice, Kaori Maeda as Haruka Hanabishi / Magia Magenta, and Mayuko Kazama as Sayo Minakami / Magia Azul.
How many seasons and episodes does the series have?
Gushing Over Magical Girls currently spans 2 seasons with a total of 14 episodes. Season 1 consists of 13 episodes, while Season 2 has 1 episode released so far. The series is listed as a Returning Series, with production ongoing.
When did Gushing Over Magical Girls first air?
The series premiered on January 3, 2024, broadcasting on AT-X in Japan. It debuted simultaneously in several international markets on the same date, including the United States, Germany, Australia, Brazil, and South Korea.
What are some shows similar to Gushing Over Magical Girls?
Fans of the series may enjoy I'm in Love with the Villainess, 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess, Chained Soldier, KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World, and Ragna Crimson — all of which share elements of genre subversion, dark humor, or mature anime storytelling.
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