| The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies | |
 First tankōbon volume cover | |
| かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。 (Katsute Mahō Shōjo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic fantasy[1] |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Cocoa Fujiwara |
| Published by | Square Enix |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Gangan Comics Joker |
| Magazine | Monthly Gangan Joker |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | September 21, 2013 – March 20, 2015 |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Akiyo Ohashi |
| Written by | Yuniko Ayana |
| Music by | Mayuko |
| Studio | Bones |
| Original run | July 2024 – scheduled |
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies (Japanese: かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。, Hepburn: Katsute Mahō Shōjo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita) is a Japanese four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Cocoa Fujiwara. It was serialized in Square Enix's Monthly Gangan Joker magazine from September 2013 to March 2015, with its chapters collected into three tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Bones is set to premiere in July 2024.
Characters
- Mira (ミラ)
- Voiced by: Yūki Ono[2]
- Byakuya Mimori (深森 白夜, Mimori Byakuya)
- Voiced by: Mai Nakahara[2]
Media
Manga
Written and illustrated by Cocoa Fujiwara, The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies began serialization in Square Enix's Monthly Gangan Joker magazine on September 21, 2013.[3] The series was left unfinished following Fujiwara's death on March 31, 2015, with the chapter published on March 20 serving as the finale.[4][5] The third and final tankōbon volume was released posthumously on March 22, 2016, after consulting with her family.[6]
In February 2024, Yen Press announced that it licensed the series for English publication.[7]
Volumes
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 22, 2014[8] | 978-4-7575-4360-7 | August 20, 2024[9] | 978-1-9753-9410-3 |
| 2 | December 22, 2014[10] | 978-4-7575-4509-0 | August 20, 2024[9] | 978-1-9753-9410-3 |
| 3 | March 22, 2016[11] | 978-4-7575-4916-6 | August 20, 2024[9] | 978-1-9753-9410-3 |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced by Avex Pictures during its Anime NYC panel on November 17, 2023.[5] It is set to be produced by Bones and directed by Akiyo Ohashi, with scripts written by Yuniko Ayana, character designs handled by Haruko Iizuka, and music composed by Mayuko.[12][1] Yūki Ono and Mai Nakahara, who voiced the main characters in the drama CD adaptation released in 2015, are reprising their roles.[2] The series is set to premiere in July 2024.[2]
Reception
The series was ranked nineteenth alongside Asobiai in the 2015 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list of best manga for male readers.[13]
References
- ^ a b Dempsey, Liam (November 18, 2023). "The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies TV Anime Officially Announced". Crunchyroll. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Cayanan, Joanna (January 18, 2024). "The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Anime Unveils Teaser Visual, Main Cast, July Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ 「妖狐×僕SS」の藤原ここあ、魔法少女と悪の参謀描く4コマ. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 21, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (April 8, 2015). "Inu X Boku Secret Service Manga Creator Cocoa Fujiwara Passes Away (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Mateo, Alex (November 17, 2023). "Avex Pictures Announces The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Anime by BONES". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 29, 2016). "Late Author Cocoa Fujiwara's Katsute Mahō Shōjo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita. Manga Gets 3rd Volume Release". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (February 23, 2024). "Yen Press Licenses Rejected by the Hero's Party, a Princess Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Riviere and the Land of Prayer, More Manga, Novels". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ 【7月22日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 22, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c "The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies". Yen Press. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ 【12月22日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 22, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ 【3月22日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 22, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ 作者が急逝の漫画『かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。』TVアニメ化決定 制作はボンズで映像公開. Oricon (in Japanese). November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (December 8, 2014). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2015's Series Ranking for Male Readers". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
External links
- Official manga website at Square Enix (in Japanese)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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