Akihiro Ononaka's manga, "Gushing Over Magical Girls," has been adapted into an anime that debuted on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, creating a significant buzz in the anime community. With an engaging storyline and memorable characters, this fantasy-comedy anime has the potential to be a standout of the Winter 2024 season.
As the series has already sparked lively discussions among anime fans, many are eager to find out where they can stream the series outside of Japan. Fortunately, the streaming platform Hidive offers the opportunity to watch "Gushing Over Magical Girls" anime in select regions.
Gushing Over Magical Girls anime is available for streaming on HIDIVE in selected regions
The Gushing Over Magical Girls anime has created a major buzz in the anime community since its debut on January 3, 2024. It is a standout series this Winter 2024 season, expertly combining fantasy and comedy elements. Viewers in Japan can catch the show every Wednesday at 11:30 pm on Lantis, AT-X, and other channels, while international audiences can look forward to watching it on HIDIVE, which has secured the global streaming rights.
The episodes will be simulcast on the HIDIVE platform as they air. In addition to this series, the streaming platform has acquired the rights for The Dangers in My Heart season 2, Chained Soldier, My Instant Death Ability Is Overpowered, and several other titles for the Winter 2024 season.
The magical girls, as seen in the anime (Image via Asahi Production)
HIDIVE streams Gushing Over Magical Girls worldwide, with the exception of Asia, Central, and South America. Anime enthusiasts can watch the anime by subscribing to the platform for $4.99 a month or $47.99 per year. HIDIVE is available in the United States, the UK, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, South Africa, and other select regions.
Besides HIDIVE, this Magical Girl anime can also be watched on Aniplus TV in South Korea, along with many other titles. Unfortunately, popular streaming platforms, like Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney Plus, aren't streaming this series yet.
Utena, as seen in the anime (Image via Asahi Production)
About Gushing Over Magical Girls anime's plot
Additionally, the likelihood of the series appearing on the mentioned platforms appears slim, considering that the anime has already released an episode on HIDIVE. However, viewers in specific regions can still delight in watching Utena Hiiragi in action in the Gushing Over Magical Girls anime.
The anime at Asahi Production Studios is being directed by Masato Suzuki and Atsushi Otsuki, with the series' scripts composed by Noboru Kimura and the characters designed by Yasuka Otaki. Notably, the series' music composer is listed as Yasuhari Takanashi.
The Gushing Over Magical Girls anime tells the tale of Utena Hiiragi, a girl with a deep fascination for magical girls. She once held onto the dream of becoming a radiant magical heroine and battling against evil forces.
However, her dreams take a dark turn when a doll-like creature reveals that she possesses dormant magical abilities. Despite her initial excitement, Utena's colorful fantasies crumble when she unexpectedly transforms into a villain.
The image displays Utena and the creature as seen in the anime (Image via Asahi Production).
Attempting to break away from the influence of evil forces, she endeavors to renounce her role as a villainous magical girl. Nonetheless, her decision is met with an unexpected declaration of war from a group of magical girls. As the battle unfolds, Utena comes to the startling realization that she derives pleasure from causing harm to others.
Discovering a previously unknown aspect of herself, Utena Hiiragi, typically seen as a "villain," surprises everyone by battling against the magical girls and uncovering her sadistic inclinations. Stay tuned for the latest anime news and manga updates as we move further into 2024.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I'm thrilled about the release of the Gushing Over Magical Girls anime. The concept of a magical girl who transforms into a villain is intriguing and has the potential to explore complex themes and character development. The animation style looks visually stunning, and I can't wait to see the magical battles and transformations.
However, I'm disappointed that the streaming options for this anime are limited. While I understand that HIDIVE has secured the global streaming rights, it's frustrating that popular platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney Plus are not streaming the series. This exclusivity limits the accessibility of the anime for many fans, including myself. I hope that in the future, more streaming platforms will acquire the rights to Gushing Over Magical Girls so that a wider audience can enjoy it.