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魔法少女事変 [Mahou Shoujo Jihen] #2
Magical Girl Incident, Vol. 2
Office worker Hiromi Sakura only recently discovered that he can turn into a magical girl—and now he’s leaping off a paramilitary helicopter and fighting an unsettling schoolgirl in the clouds! And as if things couldn’t get more off-kilter, who’s this dashing, caped protector asking Hiromi to call him “senpai”?! But bizarre as these encounters are, they could be a chance for Hiromi to learn more about his new identity, including what special powers lie within…
150 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2023
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January 24, 2026
Premise: Basically, it is about dudes turn into magical girls, need I say more?
(1) The characters are not very fleshed out, but it's a comedy, so I can overlook it. The artwork is somewhat nice.
(2) There is not much character development, though.The characters don't have much depth but it's not unbearable.
(3) the main villains show up it's a good thing. 👍
(4) The sense of humour is okay so I will read on.
More to come.
(1) The characters are not very fleshed out, but it's a comedy, so I can overlook it. The artwork is somewhat nice.
(2) There is not much character development, though.The characters don't have much depth but it's not unbearable.
(3) the main villains show up it's a good thing. 👍
(4) The sense of humour is okay so I will read on.
More to come.
September 29, 2023
When we last left off, Sakura had just been saved by a dashing prince. After the military clear off, you heard me, she learns a lot more about herself and her powers, which she’ll probably need as magical girls are crawling out of the woodwork at this point.
Well, this is pretty silly and doing a lot of ‘making it up as it goes’ sort of stuff, it seems like, but it’s a more jocular type of thing where if you don’t bother to dig into it too much, it’s perfectly fine.
I have to say, this series’ gender politics are hilariously refreshing - it basically boils down to ‘eh, gender doesn’t matter’ which is not only true, but also doubled down on in a universe where guys are switching to females and vice-versa. They go the extra mile here by saying both are the real you, so hats off.
The rest of it is baloney time, go figure. As expected, the Prince Charming turns out to be princess coworker, no shock there, and she forms a bit of a forced partnership with Sakura to track down the girl they were fighting.
Which gives them an excuse to go undercover at school, because of course, but it really takes them entirely too long to put two and two together when every other magical person in this story reverses gender when they transform.
There’s a lot of stuff about secret police forces and such and memory alteration for civilians, which is pretty necessary when they’re demolishing property left and right (although that long shot window smash Sakura does in the first section is gorgeous).
All the mystical stuff is intently overcomplicated - Sakura might be the most special special whoever specialled and that sums it up, but we have to wade through a lot of junk getting there (plus an excuse for a girl on girl kiss).
It’s total food for the eyes and not for the brain and the gender stuff does make it more fun even as you watch people drop secrets that are SO obvious it’s not even funny. That said, boy does this look like it’s going to get messy with relationships next time and I am really on board for that.
3 stars - this is fluff that thinks it isn’t actually fluff, but that core just isn’t much of anything interesting. But the trappings and the gender stuff ARE really interesting so I’ll stick with it as some low-end entertainment.
Well, this is pretty silly and doing a lot of ‘making it up as it goes’ sort of stuff, it seems like, but it’s a more jocular type of thing where if you don’t bother to dig into it too much, it’s perfectly fine.
I have to say, this series’ gender politics are hilariously refreshing - it basically boils down to ‘eh, gender doesn’t matter’ which is not only true, but also doubled down on in a universe where guys are switching to females and vice-versa. They go the extra mile here by saying both are the real you, so hats off.
The rest of it is baloney time, go figure. As expected, the Prince Charming turns out to be princess coworker, no shock there, and she forms a bit of a forced partnership with Sakura to track down the girl they were fighting.
Which gives them an excuse to go undercover at school, because of course, but it really takes them entirely too long to put two and two together when every other magical person in this story reverses gender when they transform.
There’s a lot of stuff about secret police forces and such and memory alteration for civilians, which is pretty necessary when they’re demolishing property left and right (although that long shot window smash Sakura does in the first section is gorgeous).
All the mystical stuff is intently overcomplicated - Sakura might be the most special special whoever specialled and that sums it up, but we have to wade through a lot of junk getting there (plus an excuse for a girl on girl kiss).
It’s total food for the eyes and not for the brain and the gender stuff does make it more fun even as you watch people drop secrets that are SO obvious it’s not even funny. That said, boy does this look like it’s going to get messy with relationships next time and I am really on board for that.
3 stars - this is fluff that thinks it isn’t actually fluff, but that core just isn’t much of anything interesting. But the trappings and the gender stuff ARE really interesting so I’ll stick with it as some low-end entertainment.
June 14, 2026
3,5 ⭐️
Für mich eine „Bibliotheksreihe“ – ich möchte wissen, wie es weitergeht, aber Geld ausgeben will ich dafür nicht. Auch Band 2 ist wieder humorvoll, actionreich, für eine kurze, 3-bändige Reihe außerdem relativ komplex (viele Parteien mit diversen Interessen, wie hängt alles zusammen, wer steckt wo mit drin, und: Wer ist eigentlich Freund und wer Feind?).
Die Magical Girls (und Boys) brechen mit Gender (Männer verwandeln sich in Frauen und Frauen in Männer):
„Die Zauberkraft … transformiert dich zu einem „vollendeten Wesen“. Es ist gleichzeitig Mann und Frau, zwei und eins, du und nicht du.“ ❤️
(Das ist natürlich binär gedacht, aber gleichzeitig wird das Nicht-Binäre (Mann und Frau gleichzeitig und damit keins von beidem sein (?)) als vollendet betrachtet.)
Zwischen unserem Protagonisten und seinem Sidekick/Kindheitsfreund/Kollegen/bestem Freund schwingt für mich außerdem eine ganz unterschwellige romantische Stimmung mit. Bin also gespannt auf Band 3 und als wie queer ich die Reihe dann schlussendlich bewerten werde.
Für mich eine „Bibliotheksreihe“ – ich möchte wissen, wie es weitergeht, aber Geld ausgeben will ich dafür nicht. Auch Band 2 ist wieder humorvoll, actionreich, für eine kurze, 3-bändige Reihe außerdem relativ komplex (viele Parteien mit diversen Interessen, wie hängt alles zusammen, wer steckt wo mit drin, und: Wer ist eigentlich Freund und wer Feind?).
Die Magical Girls (und Boys) brechen mit Gender (Männer verwandeln sich in Frauen und Frauen in Männer):
„Die Zauberkraft … transformiert dich zu einem „vollendeten Wesen“. Es ist gleichzeitig Mann und Frau, zwei und eins, du und nicht du.“ ❤️
(Das ist natürlich binär gedacht, aber gleichzeitig wird das Nicht-Binäre (Mann und Frau gleichzeitig und damit keins von beidem sein (?)) als vollendet betrachtet.)
Zwischen unserem Protagonisten und seinem Sidekick/Kindheitsfreund/Kollegen/bestem Freund schwingt für mich außerdem eine ganz unterschwellige romantische Stimmung mit. Bin also gespannt auf Band 3 und als wie queer ich die Reihe dann schlussendlich bewerten werde.
September 3, 2024
Whereas volume one was mostly laughs, this volume focuses a lot on world building. Nothing is quite what it seems, and no one is quite who they seem. It ends in a cliffhanger that surprised me and keeps me wanting more.
February 27, 2026
Holyyyyyyyy fuck! That last part!
And the rest was new characters, the continuation of the previous battles, Waltz is hot, new magic and figuring out how things work, some humour. And then we get to that lats part. Holyyyy.
And the rest was new characters, the continuation of the previous battles, Waltz is hot, new magic and figuring out how things work, some humour. And then we get to that lats part. Holyyyy.
October 17, 2023
The last few pages make up for a fairly mediocre offering. Therefore I’m intrigued enough to keep going
January 23, 2024
Love this series but this volume leaves on a cliff hanger so as a warning you WILL want the next one immediately to continue!!
March 22, 2024
Nice of them to just straight up say "yeah everyone with magic is gender fluid that's just how magic works"
September 4, 2025
ANOTHER PEAK VOLUME!
I liked getting a glimpse in the antagonist back story, she was just a magical girl villain in volume 1 but as of volume 2 they're actually really compelling. It quickly became obvious who her true identity was during this volume though.
I do wonder if any of the characters are gonna be some flavor of trans or is it just the temporary transformation thing. Anyways hmm
I'm so sad there's only one more volume this is so good and fun.
I had a blast reading this almost lost it with the "THROUPLE?" Line
I liked getting a glimpse in the antagonist back story, she was just a magical girl villain in volume 1 but as of volume 2 they're actually really compelling. It quickly became obvious who her true identity was during this volume though.
I do wonder if any of the characters are gonna be some flavor of trans or is it just the temporary transformation thing. Anyways hmm
I'm so sad there's only one more volume this is so good and fun.
I had a blast reading this almost lost it with the "THROUPLE?" Line
September 6, 2024
This is fast paced fun, but a bit confusing. I think we're supposed to be confused, bc we're learning things along with the main character who's just developed these powers and persona, so I'm willing to go along for the ride for a while, and hope questions start to get answers. And it did make me laugh out loud a couple of times, which always goes a long way to making me like something.
July 8, 2026
4 ⭐️
i think i liked this one better than the first one, i enjoyed how the main character is quite silly but is still used to exemplify good life lessons and emotions, especially for what i’m assuming to be a younger target audience. i’m definitely liking this trilogy more than i initially thought i would!
i think i liked this one better than the first one, i enjoyed how the main character is quite silly but is still used to exemplify good life lessons and emotions, especially for what i’m assuming to be a younger target audience. i’m definitely liking this trilogy more than i initially thought i would!
December 1, 2024
AMAZING!!! A series that was already funny and unique gets depth added. The plot thickened so quickly and it was done well! What I felt was missing from the first volume was given to me in the second volume. I was thoroughly gagged for most of the end of the volume so 5/5.
June 11, 2025
Get ready for a lot of exposition as this world sets itself up thoroughly!
That being said, the plot goes in fun and intense directions!
Still lots of really funny moments along the way too!
This book hits its stride in a lot of ways towards its end!
That being said, the plot goes in fun and intense directions!
Still lots of really funny moments along the way too!
This book hits its stride in a lot of ways towards its end!
October 3, 2023
The ending in this volume should be a crime, that's to big of a cliffhanger
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2023
I like this series more than I expected I would. 😆
December 28, 2024
The world-building in this volume was super interesting. And that cliffhanger! Ugh, I want the next volume now.
April 17, 2025
3.8⭐️ that was a mean cliffhanger. this is bullshit.
May 6, 2025
very much a middle book but i liked learning about the lore of the magical girls and their gender fluidity
August 25, 2025
8/25 Wow this has actually gotten really interesting and has some original magical elements. I think it ends with only one more volume so I'm definitely invested to finish the series!
January 20, 2026
Το volume ήταν κάπως μικρό, αλλά τα είχε όλα. Ένα βασικό world building, χιούμορ και, το κυριότερο, δράμα. Ελπίζω να μην το χαλάσουν στο τέλος.
August 13, 2024
Once again, I have found a manga I really like and for some reason IT ONLY HAS 3 VOLUMES. WHY MUST YOU DO THIS TO ME. kinda rude.
Always.... There is a girl who can turn into a magical guy.....hes kinda...ya know.
10/10. I NEED the next one ASAP.
Always.... There is a girl who can turn into a magical guy.....hes kinda...ya know.
10/10. I NEED the next one ASAP.
July 28, 2026
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This title continues to take all of the perceived gender stereotypes of magical girl manga and society and play with them as much as possible with a lot of humorous moments. The lore dump of magical system is mostly fine except for the rather confusing Life Box, which Sakura is told must be guarded at all times. Then, they find out his is missing but they don’t seem to be in that much of a hurry to go find and retrieve it.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 10-12
This title continues to take all of the perceived gender stereotypes of magical girl manga and society and play with them as much as possible with a lot of humorous moments. The lore dump of magical system is mostly fine except for the rather confusing Life Box, which Sakura is told must be guarded at all times. Then, they find out his is missing but they don’t seem to be in that much of a hurry to go find and retrieve it.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 10-12
February 1, 2024
A lot of fun
October 17, 2025
People change gender when they transform! It's just A Thing. We ignore most of that in favor of looking at an abused kid on the run, and a friendship cut short by gunfire.
March 3, 2025
Still very much over the top with everything. But it's an Action-Comedy, so yeah. I don't know.
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