The magical girl genre (known
in Japanese as “ mahou shoujo ”) has been a mainstay
in the world of anime for decades. This genre, characterized by its
teenage heroines with magical powers, dazzling transformations and battles
against evil forces, has captured the imagination of generations of fans around
the world.
The origin of the mahou shoujo genre
dates back to the 60s and 70s, with pioneering series such as “Mahoutsukai
Sally” and “Himitsu no Akko-chan”. These first
series established the foundations for future productions, presenting young
girls who, through magical objects or chance encounters, acquired extraordinary
powers to fight evil and protect the innocent.
Another notable example is “Mahou Shoujo
Madoka Magica,” a series that revolutionized the genre by offering a darker,
more twisted vision of magical girls. This series
defied traditional expectations and explored themes such as sacrifice, despair,
and hope in a way that resonated deeply with audiences.
Today, the genre remains very popular
and has given rise to numerous series highly acclaimed by users of MyAnimeList,
one of the reference platforms for anime fans. The
highest-rated magical girl series in history by users of this platform not only
stand out for their quality of animation and character design, but also for
their immersive plots and the ability to connect emotionally with the audience.
- 20. Mahou
Shoujo Ore (Magical Girl Ore).
- 19. Magical
Girl Spec-Ops Asuka.
- 18.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha (Magical
Girl Lyrical Nanoha).
- 17.
Mai-HiME (My-Hime).
- 16. Gushing
over Magical Girls.
- 15.
Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero.
- 14.
Tokyo Mew Mew (Mew Mew Power).
- 13.
Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica
Gaiden (Magia Record: Puella Magi
Madoka Magica Side Story).
- 12. Magical
Girl Raising Project.
- 11.
Machikado Mazoku (The Demon Girl Next Door).
- 10.
Princess Tutu
- 9.
Flip Flappers
- 8.
Shugo Chara!
- 7.
Shoujo Kakumei Utena (Revolutionary Girl Utena)
- 6.
Mahou Shoujo Site (Magical Girl Site)
- 5.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya
- 4.
Sailor Moon
- 3.
Cardcaptor Sakura
- 2.
Shakugan no Shana
- 1.
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
Source: MyAnimeList
