Maken-Ki! Battling Venus (2011)
A high-energy anime blending magical combat, school-life comedy, and harem hijinks across two action-packed seasons.
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus - Series Information
- Original Title: マケン姫っ！
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 22
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 5, 2011 (United States - TV-MA), October 5, 2011 (Canada - 18+), October 5, 2011 (Germany - 16), October 5, 2011 (Australia - MA 15+), October 5, 2011 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: AT-X
- Alternative Titles: 魔剑姬！通 (CN), Maken-Ki! (US), Maken-Ki! (MX), Maken-Ki! (ES), Maken-Ki! Two (JP), Makenki! (FR)
- Production Companies: XEBEC, Anime International Company
- Production Countries: Japan
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus - Plot
This romantic comedy is about Takeru Ohyama, a typical perverted teenage boy. His new school doesn't require entrance exams, and it just turned co-ed! Unfortunately, his dreams of a happy high school life are dashed when he finds out the school is much more than it seems. All of the students wield a special item—a Maken—to unleash their magical abilities in duels! Can Takeru find a Maken that works for him? Even while trying to fit in at a new school and dealing with all kinds of girl problems?
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus - Trailer
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Maken-Ki! Battling Venus - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Tomoaki Maeno as Takeru Ōyama
- Sayuri Yahagi as Kodama
- Iori Nomizu as Inaho Kushiya
- Misuzu Togashi as Azuki Shinatsu
- Mina as Minori Rokujou
- Hitomi Harada as Aki Nijou
- Noriko Shitaya as Haruko Amaya
- Shizuka Furuya as Uruchi Minaya
Writers
- Yosuke Kuroda
- Noboru Kimura
- Yasunori Yamada
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus - FAQs
Where can you stream Maken-Ki! Battling Venus?
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel via subscription. It can also be purchased digitally through Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability may vary by region, so check JustWatch for up-to-date options in your area.
Is Maken-Ki! Battling Venus based on a manga?
Yes, Maken-Ki! Battling Venus is adapted from the manga series Maken-Ki! written and illustrated by Hiromitsu Takeda. The manga was serialized in Monthly Dragon Age and served as the source material for both the first and second anime seasons produced by XEBEC and Anime International Company.
What is Maken-Ki! Battling Venus about?
The series follows Takeru Ohyama, a teenage boy who enrolls in a newly co-ed school hoping for a carefree high school life. He quickly discovers that students wield magical weapons called Maken in combat duels. The show blends action, comedy, and harem elements as Takeru navigates battles and romantic entanglements.
How many seasons does Maken-Ki! Battling Venus have?
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus has 2 main seasons. Season 1, subtitled Maken-Ki! Battling Venus, consists of 12 episodes, while Season 2, titled Maken-Ki! Two, contains 10 episodes. There is also a Season 0 comprising 13 special episodes, bringing the total episode count to 35 across all content.
Who are the main voice actors in Maken-Ki! Battling Venus?
The main cast features Tomoaki Maeno as protagonist Takeru Ōyama, Sayuri Yahagi as Kodama, Iori Nomizu as Inaho Kushiya, Misuzu Togashi as Azuki Shinatsu, Mina as Minori Rokujou, Hitomi Harada as Aki Nijou, Noriko Shitaya as Haruko Amaya, and Shizuka Furuya as Uruchi Minaya.
What is the content rating for Maken-Ki! Battling Venus?
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus holds a TV-MA rating in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains ecchi (suggestive) content, fan service, and action violence that make it unsuitable for younger viewers. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
When did Maken-Ki! Battling Venus first air?
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus first aired on October 5, 2011, on the Japanese cable network AT-X. The second season, Maken-Ki! Two, premiered in 2014. The series concluded that same year, making it a completed two-season anime adaptation of Hiromitsu Takeda's manga.
What anime series are similar to Maken-Ki! Battling Venus?
Fans of Maken-Ki! Battling Venus may also enjoy Triage X (2015), Sekirei (2008), Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma (2015), and Seraph of the End (2015). These series share similar themes of action-driven storytelling, school-based settings, and a mix of comedy and combat that characterize the Maken-Ki! experience.
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