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Senki Zesshou Symphogear G

Also known as Symphogear G.

Studio: Satelight , Starchild Records
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mahou Shoujo , Music , Sci-Fi

The second season of Senki Zesshou Symphogear.

The sky is waiting.

With their normal lives secured, the Symphogear wielders join a Japanese-American research initiative. Each, living their own lives, has been given a single order: protect Sacrist S. As a completed relic, it is of upmost importance to both Irregular Threat Response and the American Federal Institute of Sacrists, and now, the wielders must escort it to the American military base in Iwakuni. The operation should have gone smoothly with both sides now cooperating. But a dark storm during the night hid a new threat until it was almost too late: the Noise. And with the doors of Babylon's treasury thrown wide, they have only increased in number. But then, amidst the rising dissonance of a destruction brought on by the Noise's alien anatomy, a girl's voice raised in song thunders out, as though piercing through them. "This is my Gungnir!" The cry of the first known human to fuse with a relic, Hibiki Tachibana.

The Noise flooding in, their movements orchestrated. The specter of the one pulling their strings looming above them. And then, the songs. The curtain rises on a new clash between mere melodies, and songs through which these girls' blood flows.



Tags: Yuri , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Henshin , Mythology , Terrorism , Super Power , Urban , Primarily Teen Cast , Fugitive , Ensemble Cast , Human Experimentation , Swordplay , Guns , Orphan , Reincarnation , LGBTQ+ Themes , Idol , Gore , Drugs , Cult , Spearplay , School , Politics , Ships , Brainwashing , Kuudere , Tragedy , Motorcycles , Tokusatsu

Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru

Also known as Yuki Yuna is a Hero.

Studio: Studio Gokumi , Pony Canyon
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Psychological , Slice of Life

Yuuna Yuuki is an ordinary second-year middle school student. She gets up in the morning, gets ready for school, goes to classes, participates in club activities, and has fun with her friends. But there is one extraordinary thing about Yuuki — she belongs to the “Brave Hero Club.” What does the Brave Hero Club do? Who is the mysterious being called “Vertex?” Yuuki Yuuna and her friends’ story takes place in Year 300, Era of the Gods.



Tags: Super Power , Primarily Teen Cast , Female Protagonist , Cosmic Horror , Magic , Henshin , Primarily Female Cast , Gods , Tragedy , Philosophy , School Club , Disability , Cult , Ensemble Cast , Urban , Chuunibyou , Coastal , Religion , Kaiju , Yuri , Fairy , Post-Apocalyptic , Amnesia , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Memory Manipulation , Suicide , Swordplay , Guns , Conspiracy , School , Primarily Child Cast , Tsundere , CGI , Superhero , Isekai , Language Barrier

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya

Also known as Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya.

Studio: SILVER LINK. , Sentai Filmworks , Notes , Lantis , Kadokawa Shoten , AT-X , DAX Production , Dwango
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Ecchi , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo

Illyasviel von Einzbern’s normal life is suddenly halted by the Kaleidostick Ruby, a magical wand on the run from her former master, who instantly decides that little Illya has all the right stuff to become the next great magical girl. However, Ruby’s previous owner Rin Tohsaka isn’t exactly thrilled to be de-wanded, especially since she’s just accepted an assignment to collect the seven legendary Class Cards. It seems the only solution is for Illya to take up the task and learn the ropes under Rin’s supervision. Meanwhile, a girl named Miyu has been chosen by the Kaleidostick Sapphire as HER new master, much to the irritation of Sapphire’s previous master, Rin’s arch rival Luviagelita Edelfelt! Exactly what kind of plan are the wands conjuring up?



Note: The show streamed in advance on Niconico Live on July 6, 2013 in Japan. The regular TV broadcast started on July 13, 2013.

Tags: Magic , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Henshin , Anthropomorphism , Urban , Urban Fantasy , Body Swapping , Dissociative Identities , Yuri , Otaku Culture , Alternate Universe , Parody , Witch , Mythology , Shounen , Nudity , Adoption , Ojou-sama , Kuudere , Butler , Archery , Nekomimi , School , Isekai , Meta , Swordplay , Maids , Spearplay

Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX

Also known as Symphogear GX.

Studio: Satelight
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mahou Shoujo , Music , Sci-Fi

The third season of Senki Zesshou Symphogear.

Following the events of Senki Zesshou Symphogear G, Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari, and Chris Yukine continue to operate under the command of Genjuurou Kazanari. Meanwhile, Maria Cadenzavna Eve, Kirika Akatsuki, and Shirabe Tsukuyomi are taken into protective custody. With peace restored, everyone returns to their daily lives; however, the appearance of the alchemist Carol Malus Dienheim and her subordinates—the "Autoscorers"—threatens to draw everyone back into a conflict.

Armed with a strange and magical power, Carol wishes to initiate the apocalypse and bring destruction to the world... and she is willing to sacrifice everything to do so. Against this mysterious new foe, the six Symphogear wielders must rise to the challenge in order to protect what they hold dear. However, will Carol and her Autoscorers prove to be too much to handle in this fight to protect the fate of the world?



Tags: Henshin , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Mythology , Urban Fantasy , Alchemy , Ensemble Cast , Clone , Yuri , LGBTQ+ Themes , Urban , Magic , Martial Arts , Idol , Memory Manipulation , Swordplay , Guns , Agender , Drugs , Witch , Orphan , Robots , Motorcycles , Philosophy , Politics , Bullying , Kuudere , Suicide , Gore , Nudity

Senki Zesshou Symphogear

Also known as Symphogear.

Studio: Satelight , Encourage Films , Memory-Tech , Dwango , Bushiroad , Studio Pastoral
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mahou Shoujo , Music , Sci-Fi

With the coming of spring, Hibiki Tachibana and Miku Kohinata start their first year in high school school at the prestigious Lydian Music Academy. That their idol, the singer Tsubasa Kazanari, also attends Lydian is just an added bonus. Neither of them know that their lives are about to change forever. Neither of them know that the first, awakening beat is almost upon them.



Tags: Henshin , Primarily Female Cast , Super Power , Primarily Teen Cast , Female Protagonist , Conspiracy , Urban , Guns , Yuri , Tsundere , Tragedy , Idol , Mythology , Swordplay , Gore , School , Superhero , Dancing , Orphan , Boarding School , Space , Spearplay , Military , Nudity , Motorcycles

Kabushiki Gaisha Magi Lumiere

Also known as Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc..

Studio: J.C.STAFF , MOE , Dentsu , Nippon Television Network
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo

Kana Sakuragi is an excellent candidate for the job. Any job! She’s motivated and organized, and has a fantastic memory. So why has she interviewed at over 15 companies without receiving a single offer? She’s trying to keep a positive attitude, but it seems like her bad luck is only getting worse when a monster crashes her latest interview. As havoc ensues, she finds herself helping the magical girl who comes to their rescue and ends up with more than just her life in return. Meet the newest magical girl at Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.!



Tags: Henshin , Urban Fantasy , Work , Magic , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Kaiju , Conspiracy , Urban , Office Lady , Cosplay , Software Development , Swordplay , Crossdressing , Shounen , Fashion

Senki Zesshou Symphogear AXZ

Also known as Symphogear AXZ.

Studio: Satelight
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mahou Shoujo , Music , Sci-Fi

The fourth season of Senki Zesshou Symphogear.

Hibiki Tachibana has defeated many powerful enemies, saved countless innocent lives, and escaped from numerous desperate situations, but she is currently finding herself unable to escape from her most desperate situation yet—summer homework! Although her high school life is relatively unremarkable, her career as a member of the military organization S.O.N.G. is anything but. Using powerful, ancient armor known as Symphogear, Hibiki and her teammates work with the United Nations to deal with international disputes and disasters.

During a mission briefing at headquarters, Hibiki is made aware of a mysterious organization known as the Bavarian Illuminati, who has been responsible for several major disasters in the past and currently operate in the war-torn country Val Verde. Together, Hibiki and her team infiltrate one of the Bavarian Illuminati's manufacturing plants and free hundreds of slaves. Exposed, alchemists Saint-Germain, Cagliostro, and Prelati reveal themselves as the organization's top brass, and—using alchemical powers—declare a global revolution while sacrificing thousands of lives. Faced with yet another threat to the world's survival, Hibiki and her allies must confront the Bavarian Illuminati in their most difficult and destructive battle yet.



Tags: Henshin , Female Protagonist , Philosophy , Primarily Female Cast , Mythology , Gods , Tragedy , Aliens , Alchemy , Ensemble Cast , Urban , Yuri , Foreign , Agender , Cult , Idol , Drugs , Swordplay , Orphan , Transgender , LGBTQ+ Themes , Motorcycles , Tanks

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica

Also known as Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Studio: Aniplex , Shaft , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Movic , Nitroplus , Aniplex of America , Madoka Partners , Houbunsha , Manga Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Psychological , Thriller

One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare - against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with him and become a magical girl.

The next day, the teen's dream seemingly becomes reality as the girl she saw in her dream - Homura - arrives at Mitakihara Middle School as a transfer student, mysteriously warning Madoka to stay just the way she is; but when later on she and her best friend Sayaka encounter the same cat-like magical creature from her dream - who introduces himself as Kyubey - the pair discovers that magical girls are real, and what's more, they can choose to become one. All they must do is sign a contract with Kyubey and agree to take on the duty to fight abstract beings called 'witches' that spread despair to the human world, and in return, each one of them will be granted any single wish they desire. However, as Homura's omen suggests, there might be far more to becoming a magical girl than Madoka and Sayaka realize...

Notes:
Due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the broadcasts of episodes 11 and 12 were delayed and were later aired as a double feature on April 21, 2011.

Tags: Magic , Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Cosmic Horror , Witch , Primarily Female Cast , Time Manipulation , Urban Fantasy , Time Loop , Philosophy , Alternate Universe , Primarily Teen Cast , Henshin , Coming of Age , Survival , Primarily Child Cast , Aliens , Yuri , Urban , Mixed Media , Kuudere , Gods , Yandere , Suicide , Anti-Hero , Denpa , Guns , Swordplay , Spearplay , School , Tomboy , Achronological Order , Archery , Anthropomorphism , LGBTQ+ Themes

Cardcaptor Sakura

Also known as Cardcaptor Sakura.

Studio: MADHOUSE , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , NHK , Kodansha , Sogo Vision , YTV , NHK Enterprises , NIS America Inc.
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance

One day, Kinomoto Sakura, a 4th grader stumbles upon the mysterious book of Clow. Upon opening it and reading the name of The Windy aloud, Sakura scatters the cards to the winds. Sakura is elected and appointed by Keroberos, Guardian of the Cards to capture the remaining cards. With her friend Tomoyo and rival Syaoran, Sakura begins an adventure that will forever change her.

Tags: Magic , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Child Cast , Coming of Age , Episodic , Family Life , Henshin , School , Dissociative Identities , Reincarnation , Tsundere , Love Triangle , LGBTQ+ Themes , Unrequited Love , Fashion , Heterosexual , Age Gap , Bisexual , Agender , Iyashikei , Martial Arts , Boys' Love , Fairy , Time Manipulation , Kaiju , Amnesia , Transgender , Time Skip

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance

Also known as Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance.

Studio: Seven Arcs , King Records , Bushiroad , Seven Arcs , Sanyo Bussan , Movic , Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures , Good Smile Company
Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo

Thirty years ago, the world was nearly destroyed by the sudden appearance of unknown "invasive alien species."

Humans and these “invasive species” continue to vie for living space, and while humanity’s safety is currently barely secured, the world could be destroyed at any moment. Living in fear of death and destruction, people go about their daily lives as if trying to avert their eyes from danger and disaster.

In this world, the United Nations Hazardous Species Investigation Agency, "EXCEEDS," has begun operations to ward off crises and disasters caused by invasive species.

The story begins on the island nation of "Mizuho" in the Far East. Shina Hisase is a young invasive species extermination hunter living on a remote island. What incident will befall Shina, who wishes only to live quietly with her younger sister Setsuna, her sole remaining family member?

Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Tags: Female Protagonist , Magic , Henshin , Primarily Female Cast , Demons , Gore , Tragedy , Super Power , Post-Apocalyptic , Drugs , Guns , LGBTQ+ Themes , Found Family , Yuri , Military , Urban , CGI , Swordplay , Coastal , Work