Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete

One year after its premiere, Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete faces calls for its cancellation.

A year after its premiere, the anime Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (Gushing over Magical Girls) has once again become the subject of debate on social networks. Some users have pointed out its content as inappropriate and have started a campaign to cancel it, while others defend its satirical nature and its adult audience. The discussion has divided opinions and revived critical analysis of the limits of Japanese animation.

Controversy resurfaces around Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete

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The anime Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete, released a year ago, has reignited debates on social networks. Some users criticize its adult and inappropriate content, which has led to calls for its “cancellation” on platforms such as X/Twitter. Meanwhile, others defend the work by arguing that anime has always been a diverse medium, with room for stories aimed at adult audiences.

Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete presents a dark and satirical take on the mahou shoujo (magical girls) genre. The protagonist is Hiiragi Utena, a model student who deep down envies popular girls and wishes to become one of them. Her life changes when she encounters a mysterious being who grants her magical powers, but with an unexpected twist: Utena becomes an anti-heroine who channels her desires and frustrations in questionable ways. The series combines black comedy with elements of social criticism and a high dose of provocative content, which has divided audiences since its premiere.

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The resurgence of the discussion began with a viral comment from a fan on X/Twitter, which read:

“These kinds of ecchi anime were the bread and butter before the hobby went mainstream and no one cried xd. People had those anime as low storytelling and artistic level, so in the end many preferred to push them aside. But during 2019 people started criticizing Chinese monkeys as if they were real people, add that to the psychological damage the pandemic did.

It was like that, before SAO popularized isekai, the popular anime were ecchi. I really miss that time, if you didn’t like something you just didn’t watch it and that’s it. Not like now that they want to send characters that don’t exist to the psychologist. Anime should never have reached the damn normies.

This comment sparked polarized responses to Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete. Some users agreed, recalling a time when productions of this style were common and their reception was more relaxed. On the other hand, critics argued that this type of content perpetuates problematic stereotypes and normalizes questionable behavior, justifying the need to reflect on the messages conveyed by the works.

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The debate has also brought to the table a broader conversation about the impact of the popularization of anime in the West. Over the past few years, the medium has gained a more diverse audience and achieved mainstream status thanks to streaming platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix. However, this growth has also brought increased scrutiny towards certain recurring tropes and themes in Japanese series.

Proponents of Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete argue that it is a satire that uses black humor and exaggeration to challenge the conventions of the mahou shoujo genre. They argue that, as it is aimed at an adult audience, its content should not be judged by the same standards as series aimed at children or teenagers. They also stress the importance of preserving creative diversity in the medium.

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On the contrary, its detractors consider that the series crosses boundaries by normalizing inappropriate attitudes and behaviors, disguising them as humor. For them, this kind of content contributes to a toxic culture within the fandom.

The controversy surrounding Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete reflects the generational and cultural clash within the anime world. While some advocate maintaining the traditional approach and creative freedom, others call for greater responsibility in the narratives we consume and promote. This case shows that anime, as an artistic medium, continues to evolve and generate debates that go beyond the screen.

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