This week we talk about Magical Girl Spec Ops Asuka and its dark twist on the magical girl genre. The story follows Asuka, a former magical girl struggling with PTSD, forced back into battle. While the show portrays trauma and military themes, the pacing, forced shifts in tone, and poor character development weaken it as a whole. We debate whether magic undermines the stakes, with Rick arguing it negates physical consequences, while Jack and CJ emphasize the psychological toll.
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Have you had the chance to watch Magical Girl Spec Ops Asuka or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!
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Anime Info and Our Ratings:
- Producers: Kadokawa
- Studio: LIDENFILMS
- Aired: January 2019 - March 2019
- Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Magical Girl, Military, Psychological, Seinen
- Source: Manga
- Number Of Episodes: 12
Our Scores:
- Jack’s Score: 6/10
- Rick’s Score: 4/10
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