Maburaho

 

Maburaho is an anime series from 2003, based on a light novel story written by Toshihiko Tsukiji and illustrated by E-ji Komatsu. Anime series of Maburaho is produced by J.C.Staff and here’s some popular titles behind its studio like Toradora!, Shokugeki no Souma, Zero no Tsukaima and Toaru Majutsu no Index. Maburaho consists of 24 episodes, runs about 24 minutes per episode and aired from October 2003 till April 2004. Opening song “Koi no Mahou '' is performed by Ichiko. Ending song “We’d Get There Some Day” is performed by Ichiko. Maburaho anime series is directed by Shinichiro Kimura.

Maburaho is a world of magicians, everyone is born with the ability to use magic. The one problem is that every magician is not born equal, the number indicates how many times or already determine your magic status you have. Kazuki Shikimori, one of the students in Aoi Academy, was looked down by his classmates because of having the lowest magic count in the whole academy. One thing is different for Kazuki: his bloodline consists of a lot of powerful magicians throughout the ages.

Kazuki’s life changes a lot after knowing his ancestors are powerful magicians and even if he is not a great magician but his offspring could be the next great magicians of all time. Three young women start to surround Kazuki; Yuna Miyama a transfer student and declared to be Kazuki’s wife upon her arrival, Rin Kamishiro a pride of swordswoman of a tradition who wants to kill Kazuki to be free for her own desires, and Kuriko Kazetsubaki member of a powerful and influential family who tries to seduce Kazuki for his genes. Kazuki needs to deal to various women chasing him.

Maburaho, a story of Kazuki Shikimori, a weak magician because of low numbers indicate or the only magic he can use throughout his life and at the same time has been looked down by most of the students in Aoi Academy. Kazuki’s life changes when he meets Yuna Miyama, a transfer student, Rin Kamishiro a swordswoman, and Kuriko Kazetsubaki from an influential family. The story is set where Kazuki’s magic is limited to use but at the same time it’s one of the powerful magic to be cast at the same time, Kazuki must not use all of his remaining magic because his life will be over. A harem story but a good magic and drama story of Kazuki’s life change not because of his ancestors but also because of Yuna, Rin and Kuriko.

Maburaho anime series is produced by J.C.Staff did a good job in terms of producing story from a light novel series, it will be a hit and miss at the same time in terms of story flow but delivering a good animation is good and a bit of magic effect and balance setting of magic and school life. For the music choice simple but easy to remember for both the opening and ending songs both performed by Ichiko and the upbeat and cool voice to listen for the opening and up to the end is hard to forget.

Maburaho anime series deserves a good anime recommendation in terms of a good and fast pace story and if you are a harem fan this anime series is for you. Anime or light novel? Anime series is good to watch but at the same time there’s a lot of questions that need to be answered after watching the whole anime series. For the light novel is the only key if you think the anime series is not enough for you because some questions are left behind after the anime series is done. Is Maburaho an underrated anime series? Yes, for most people one of the reasons is most of the anime series released from 2003 are magic genre and a lot of competition happened and it shows that how magical anime series is popular from that year and it became a standard for every season there’s a genre about magic. Is this another harem story? Yes, it is a harem series but at the same time it feels a bit serious because of Kazuki’s condition and how his new found friends can help him in his daily life. Maburaho is a magical story of romantic comedy, a bit of harem and drama to enjoy.

Information:

Title:

• Maburaho
• まぶらほ

Type: Series (24 episode)

Aired: October 14, 2003 to April 6, 2004
Studio: J.C.Staff

Source Story: Light Novel

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Harem, Magic, Romance, School

Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity

Song:

Opening:

• "Koi no Mahou" by Ichiko

Ending:

• "We'd Get There Some Day" by Ichiko

Director: Shinichiro Kimura

Character and Voice Actor:

• Miyama, Yuna (Nabatame, Hitomi)

• Shikimori, Kazuki (Sakaguchi, Daisuke)

• Kamishiro, Rin (Inokuchi, Yuka)

• Kazetsubaki, Kuriko (Matsuoka, Yuki)

• Yamase, Chihaya (Nakahara, Mai)