
Anime fans have shown their appreciation for the chubbier girls of anime as opposed to the overabundant slim beauties with this latest ranking, which has once again demonstrated the undying notoriety of popular franchises such as Madoka and K-ON! – as well as the rather incomprehensible standards of “pochari”-dom amongst Japanese of both genders.
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The male – and assuredly not at all “beta” – populace of Japan have given their anime recommendations – with subtle romance, thrilling gun-fights and tasteful comedy proving to be the most important elements, if the reigning title is any indication.
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A teaser video has been revealed for the upcoming English release of the 3rd Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie – “Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: Rebellion” – and as usual with English dubs it looks to be garnering both blind acclaim and vitriol in unequal amounts.
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The slender Sayaka of mahou shoujo masterpiece Puella Magi Madoka Magica has ventured out for a matsuri stroll as shown by this 19cm figure from Freeing, with the lovely girl naturally wearing a svelte yukata to blend in with the crowd – Sayaka will make her arrival in July, a most suitable month for matsuri meandering.
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The rampant recognition of magical girl phenomenon Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica has spawned yet another figure from Freeing, which has depicted the gluttonous Kyoko wearing a tasteful yukata – the 20cm tall Kyoko can empty out food stalls with buyers once she hits shelves in June.
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Anime fans have weighed in on the top female supporting characters that most deserve a lead role – with Kuroko’s tantalizing yuri antics proving to be as worthy as the tsundere charms of her mistress in the eyes of fans.
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Ill-starred magical puella Mami of the astoundingly popular “Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica” has dressed accordingly for her late-night matsuri stroll as depicted by Freeing; the figure stands at 19cm tall and showcases Mami in a cute yellow yukata while bearing a familiar mask – buyers can accompany Mami when she arrives in April.
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The lovely raven-haired Homura of legendary magical girl anime Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica has received a cute 14cm shrine maiden figure from Kotobukiya, depicting the shy girl in some tasteful robes and poised to perform her consecrated duties – Homura can help celebrate the new year with her belated May arrival.
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Capcom’s Monster Hunter Frontier G has formed a rather magical collaboration with mahou shoujo phenomenon Madoka Magica, granting esteemed hunters the ability to don the apparel of any of the anime’s main girls as well as wield their signature weapons.
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Madoka fans have been horrified at the latest in itasha accidents, with a Madoka-themed vehicle being subjected to one of the more tragically gruesome mishaps to date.
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The most pitiably unfortunate characters in anime – according to fans, at least – have been ranked, with the list perhaps inevitably containing 90% males and a certain male proving most ill-starred of all…
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Japanese women have ranked their top mahou shoujo anime, yielding a ranking filled with classics and for once devoid of tentacles.
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