A recent leak claimed that the anime adaptation of the manga “Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (Gushing over Magical Girls)” will have a sequel. It should be noted that the information is pending official confirmation, although it comes from a reliable source, and that the format of this sequel project (new season, movie, OVA season) is not indicated. Therefore, it is recommended to wait for more information soon.
It should be noted that the franchise has a major event scheduled for October 5 in Japan.which will feature the participation of the main voice cast, which would be the perfect opportunity to confirm this information.
For its part, Akihiro Ononaka manga publication began through the magazine Manga Life Story from the publisher Takeshobo in January 2019, where it is currently suspended. The thirteen-episode anime adaptation was produced by studios Asahi Production and issued during the period of Winter-2024 (January-March).
Synopsis of Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
Hiiragi Utena has always admired magical girls and fantasized about becoming a cool heroine who fights evil. So when a doll-like figure approaches her one night, claiming to have latent magical power within her, she trembles with excitement. But her colorful dream is quickly cut short in an ironic turn of events when she transforms into a villain.
Uninterested in associating with the forces of evil, she attempts to leave when a group of magical girls appear and declare war on her. A battle ensues and Hiiragi soon discovers that she enjoys inflicting pain on others as her true nature begins to emerge. “Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete” follows Hiiragi in her new life as the leader of the villains, battling magical girls and unleashing her newfound sadistic nature.
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