Magical Warfare

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  • TV-14
  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 5.8  (324)

Magical Warfare is an anime series that aired on Anime Network in 2014. The series takes place in a world where magic exists and is practiced openly. However, there are rules and regulations that govern the use of magic to prevent it from being abused. The story follows a high school student named Takeshi who discovers he has magical powers and gets caught up in a war between rival magical factions.

The first episode introduces Takeshi and his friends, Kurumi and Kazumi. They attend a school for magic users where they learn to hone their skills and abilities. Takeshi isn't particularly interested in magic, but after accidentally discovering that he possesses the ability to control fire, he becomes more involved.

As the series progresses, Takeshi and his allies find themselves embroiled in a conflict between two powerful magical factions. The first is known as the Ghost Trailers, a group of rogue magic users who are considered criminals by the magic council. The second is the Ten Master Clans, a group of powerful families who are the leaders of the magic society.

The conflict between these two groups centers around a powerful artifact known as the Magic Hunter. The Ghost Trailers want to use the Magic Hunter to destroy the Ten Master Clans and establish their own rule over the magic society. The Ten Master Clans, on the other hand, want to prevent the Ghost Trailers from getting their hands on the artifact.

Takeshi and his friends become involved in this conflict when they encounter a member of the Ghost Trailers named Mui. Mui is being pursued by agents of the Ten Master Clans who want to capture her and prevent her from using the Magic Hunter. Takeshi decides to help Mui, and in doing so, he gets pulled into the larger conflict.

As the series progresses, Takeshi and his friends become more skilled with their magical abilities and begin to take a more active role in the conflict. They form alliances with other magic users and battle against the Ghost Trailers and their allies. Along the way, they uncover secrets and betrayals that test their loyalty and resolve.

One of the strengths of Magical Warfare is its world-building. The series does a good job of establishing the rules and limitations of magic in this world, as well as the various factions and their goals. The Ten Master Clans and the Ghost Trailers are both well-defined and have distinct personalities and motivations.

The animation in Magical Warfare is also quite good. The character designs are distinctive, and the action scenes are well-animated and exciting. The series does a good job of using magic in creative and interesting ways, with each character having their own unique abilities and fighting style.

However, one weakness of the series is that it can be confusing at times. There are a lot of characters and factions to keep track of, and the plot can be convoluted. Some of the plot twists and revelations can feel a bit contrived or forced, and the series doesn't always do a great job of explaining its mythology and lore.

Additionally, some of the character motivations can be murky. The series doesn't always do a great job of explaining why characters are doing what they're doing, and some characters switch allegiances or make decisions that don't seem consistent with their established personalities.

Despite these flaws, Magical Warfare is an entertaining series that should appeal to fans of action and fantasy anime. The characters are likable, the animation is strong, and the conflict between the Ten Master Clans and the Ghost Trailers is engaging. Although the story can be confusing at times, it's overall well-told and satisfying. If you're looking for a series with magic, action, and intrigue, Magical Warfare is definitely worth checking out.

Magical Warfare is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (12 episodes). The series first aired on February 9, 2014.

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Gone from This World
12. Gone from This World
March 27, 2014
Having finished his special training at Camelot, Takeshi returns home to find Gekkou emerging from their house with Twilight gripped in his right hand dripping with blood. The nightmarish vision Takeshi had once seen through Twilight's power has finally come to pass. Gekkou claims that he struck down their mother in self-defense. Unable to suppress his rage at seeing his loved ones hurt any longer, Takeshi finally finds the heart to battle Gekkou decisively.
The Battle of Pendragon
11. The Battle of Pendragon
March 20, 2014
Takeshi continues training at Camelot in order to rescue Kurumi. Meanwhile, at the Ghost Trailers' headquarters, Kurumi confronts Gekkou. Taking advantage of a moment's carelessness, Kurumi manages to escape her prison.
Vanishing Boundaries
10. Vanishing Boundaries
March 13, 2014
After revealing that he is a Ghost Trailer, Gekkou takes Kurumi and Twilight away from Takeshi. The badly wounded Takeshi is rescued by Kisaki Ena and her companions from the Community known as "Camelot."
Prelude to Destruction
9. Prelude to Destruction
March 6, 2014
Ryuusenji Kazuma, the leader of the Ghost Trailers, had fallen into endless slumber after the previous Great War. Now that he has awoken once again, the curtain rises upon the Second Great Magic War.
Wizard Brace's Darkness
8. Wizard Brace's Darkness
February 27, 2014
It's now April, and Subaru Magic Academy bustles with activity welcoming its new students. Among them are Ida's younger sister Futaba. Due to an unfortunate little incident between the Ida siblings, Futaba has become a magician as well. Also among the new students is Takeshi's younger brother Gekkou.
The Magic Sword's Secret
7. The Magic Sword's Secret
February 20, 2014
Takeshi has been having nightmares nearly every night. One day, he is overcome by a sudden lightheadedness and collapses. According to Nanami, the cause is severe fatigue and lack of sleep. While Takeshi rests in the Nurses's Office, an odd phenomenon warps the space around him.
Battle and Recovery
6. Battle and Recovery
February 13, 2014
Based on their superior performance during the Ancestral Magic exam, Takeshi and his friends are allowed to participate in the operation to recover Tsuganashi as they were promised. The School Director, Momoka, takes them with her to battle, where she faces Washizu while Takeshi's group faces Tsuganashi. However, Mui's indomitable desire to save her brother at any cost causes her to take extreme actions...
Magic Tests and Winter Vacation
5. Magic Tests and Winter Vacation
February 6, 2014
Based on their performance during the school-wide Ancestral Magic exam, Takeshi and friends may be allowed to participate in the operation to recover Mui's brother Tsuganashi. The exam is split into separate levels where each of the different types of Ancestral Magic is tested separately.
Mui and Tsuganashi of the Ruined World
4. Mui and Tsuganashi of the Ruined World
January 30, 2014
Takeshi and Ida are at an early-morning practice session trying to master control of their magic. When Kurumi finally arrives, it is with the news that Mui did not return to the girls' dorm the previous night. From the looks of a map they discover on her desk, it seems Mui has again gone off to try to get back her older brother Tsuganashi.
The Magic Academy and Love Fortunes
3. The Magic Academy and Love Fortunes
January 23, 2014
Takeshi and his friends have enrolled at Subaru Magic Academy in order to start learning magic. One day during class, Mui receives tickets to see a fortune-teller from Violet-sensei, the English teacher, and invites Kurumi to go with her.
Another World
2. Another World
January 16, 2014
After encountering Mui, a girl magician, Takeshi, Kurumi and Ida have also been turned into magicians. As a result, they have also become targets of the Ghost Trailers, the antagonistic magician gang that had erased Mui's older brother's memories in order to control him.
Midsummer Magical Girl
1. Midsummer Magical Girl
February 9, 2014
Takeshi is thrust into a war that spans two worlds: the real world and a ruined world where magic users rule.
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Where to Watch Magical Warfare
Magical Warfare is available for streaming on the Anime Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Magical Warfare on demand at Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    February 9, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    5.8  (324)