You know what they say, you can’t have something cute and wholesome become a trope without having it eventually be deconstructed into the exact opposite. That’s what happened to magical girls, anyway. Originally, magical girls were whimsical, cheerful anime about young girls being able to transform into cute frilly outfits and save the world with […]
Although its not quite as talked about as other genres, the magical girl genre of anime remains one of the most popular genres of anime because it has a surprisingly broad demographic appeal. While a lot of people are more into deconstructions of the genre these days, you wouldn’t be alone when you say you
Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki are your typical middle school girls, but one day they encounter a cute creature named Kyuubey that offers to grant them one wish. In exchange for their wish, they must become magical girls and protect humanity from witches. While Sayaka accepts right away, Madoka is more hesitant, not knowing what
