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Series about girls that magically transform are nothing new. For years we have been subjected to schoolgirl A turning into magical heroine B and fighting off bad guys left and right. Chances are very good by now that you already know whether or not youre going to enjoy a show from this genre. Its polarizing to say the least but there are a few shows out there that have enough personality and charm to break the stereotypes that confront them. Wataru Yoshizumis Ultra Maniac is one of those shows...for the most part.

In Japan the manga ran for five volumes and was later adapted into an anime series in 2003. Running for twenty-six episodes Ultra Maniac broke many of the walls that surround the magical girl genre. The comedy bits along with the drama and serious character development help craft a charming series that is enjoyable from start to finish. G...Read the entire review



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