On 18 January 2024, the official X account of Avex Pictures revealed that Bones’ upcoming anime “The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies” (Japanese Name: Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita., Synonym: Mahoaku) which is based on the original work by Kokoa Fujiwara revealed that this anime is set to release in July 2024. New Key Visual and the main voice-acting cast have also been announced!
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies anime new details
The official X account of Avex Pictures released the brand new key visual for this upcoming series:
The teaser visual, which is reminiscent of the cover of the first volume of the original manga which captures the moment when Mira and Byakuya meet. The anime’s official website is also distributing smartphone wallpapers using the teaser visual.
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies (Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita., Mahouaku) anime will be released in July 2024. Bookmark our website for more updates!
Animation Studio Bones will animate this series. Oohashi Akiyo will direct this anime and Iizuka Haruko will provide the character designs for this anime. Ayana Yuniko is handling the script and will also do the series composition.
The 2 main voice-acting casts for this anime is also announced:
Mimori Byakuya by Nakahara Mai
Milller Shun by Ono Yuuki
In 2015, Nakahara Mai and Ono Yuuki also appeared on the Drama CD of this Manga. They are making a comeback on this series after 9 years.
Both Voice Actors commented about this work and their return:
My name is Yuuki Ono, and I will be in charge of the role of Mira.
Voice Actor Yuuki Ono
I appeared in the drama CD which released in 2015, and finally after 9 years with the thoughts of various people, it has been made into an anime. I am really happy to be able to participate again.
Even now, when I perform this role again, I can still feel the warmth of the work and how funny it is that it makes me laugh. I am enjoying the days of recording. I hope it reaches to Kokoa Fujiwara-san.
I’m Mai Nakahara, who plays Byakuya. Finally after 9 years, it is made into an anime! And I’m very happy to be able to play Byakuya-chan once again! I re-read the original story for the first time after a while when I was doing the dubbing, and it’s a really interesting work that still retains the feeling I had back then. I can’t wait to see what this worldview will look like in animation! I would be happy if everyone of you could support me!
Voice Actress Nahahara Mai
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies (Japanese Name: Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.) is a 4-panel manga series written and illustrated by Kokoa Fujiwara. It was serialized in September 2013 in Square Enix’s Monthly Gangan Joker magazine. This manga has total of 3 volumes. This manga is receiving an anime adaptation produced by Bones in July 2024.
MyAnimeList describes it’s story as:
“The manga tells the story of Mira, who leads an evil organization trying to take over and destroy everything. Earth is under attack, but a magical girl named Byakuya Mimori stands up to Mira’s group. As they face off, something unexpected happens—Mira falls in love with Mimori.“
Source: Official Website
Oh wow, can’t believe the anime adaptation of my favorite light novel is finally happening! The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant were such epic enemies, I’m so excited to see their story come to life on screen 😍🎉 #TheMagicalGirlAndTheEvilLieutenantAnime #July2024 #AnimeExcitement
Wow, can’t believe the Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant used to be enemies! This anime is definitely going to be a must-watch for me. The set design and animation look incredible. July can’t come soon enough! 😍