Gingham’s comedic four-panel manga, Oide yo Mahō Shōjo Mura (Come to the Magical Girl Village [Squatting]), is set to premiere as a series of one-minute anime shorts on Kansai TV starting April 3rd. The anime adaptation will consist of 13 episodes and promises to deliver the manga’s signature absurd humor in animated form.
‘Oide yo Mahō Shōjo Mura’: From Manga to Anime
The Oide yo Mahō Shōjo Mura manga, created by Gingham, has gained popularity for its comical take on the magical girl genre. The series is currently available with 11 digital volumes. The transition to anime shorts aims to bring this unique comedic world to a broader audience.
Production Details and Cast
The anime adaptation boasts a talented team:
- Planning: Masafumi Fukui
- Production: MMDGP and Tatooine Sound
- Scripts: Gingham and Takeshi Onaka (who also serves as animation director)
- Sound Producers: Tatooine Sound and Ryō Hizumi
- Sound Director: Yū Saitō
- Animation Studio: Kachidoki Studio, with cooperation from Yoyogi Animation Academy
The cast includes:
- Manaka Iwami as Tomakomai
- Shiori Izawa as Nemuro
- Sumire Uesaka as Seikou
- Riko Kohara as Kushiro
- Tomokazu Sugita as Kanagawa
Riko Kohara will also perform the theme song, “Bakemono Tsudō Mura” (The Village Where Monsters Gather), with lyrics by Gingham and composition by Hizumi.
Plot: Life in the Magical Girl Village
The manga follows Tomakomai, a 43-year-old company employee who unexpectedly becomes a magical girl. Along with her friends, she starts a new life in the “Magical Girl Village,” a place described as full of madness and despair. The series is a gag manga, known for its absurd and unconventional humor. The anime adaptation is expected to capture the essence of this comedic premise.
What to Expect from the Anime Adaptation
Given the one-minute short format, the anime is likely to focus on delivering quick, punchy jokes and highlighting the absurd situations the characters find themselves in.
Air Date and Where to Watch
The anime will air on Kansai TV starting on April 3rd at 27:15 (effectively April 4th at 3:15 a.m.). Information on streaming availability outside of Japan is currently not available.
Exploring the Magical Girl Genre
The magical girl genre has a long and rich history in manga and anime, with various subgenres and interpretations.
Subverting Expectations: A Comedic Twist
Oide yo Mahō Shōjo Mura distinguishes itself by subverting the typical tropes of the magical girl genre, such as action, battles, and transformations into cute outfits. Instead, it focuses on humor and the everyday lives of magical girls in a bizarre and unconventional setting.
Other Magical Girl Anime
- Magical Girl Ore: A gender-bender series where the protagonist transforms into a muscular man.
- Mahou Shoujo Nante Mouiidesukara: A comedy about a magical girl in a world where magical girls are no longer needed.
- Magical Girl Raising Project: A dark series where magical girls are forced to compete in a deadly game.
The Evolution of Magical Girl Anime
From classic series like Sailor Moon to more recent and unconventional takes, the magical girl genre continues to evolve and offer diverse stories and themes. The upcoming anime adaptation of Oide yo Mahō Shōjo Mura promises to be a unique and hilarious addition to the genre.
