Keita Machida is a renowned Japanese actor, known for his versatile roles in both film and television. Born on August 6, 1988, in Kanagawa, Japan, he has established himself as a talented and dedicated actor in the entertainment industry. One of Keita Machida's notable works is the film "Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!" This romantic comedy film, released in 2020, is based on a popular boys' love manga series written by Yuu Toyota. In the film, Keita Machida portrays the character of Adachi, a 30-year-old virgin office worker who suddenly gains the ability to read the minds of those around him. This newfound power brings unexpected changes to his personal and professional life. Adachi's world is turned upside down when he discovers that his colleague, Kurosawa, played by actor Kentaro Itō, has secretly been in love with him for the past five years.
Kelly: Cooking�s in my blood.
Fallen Heroine She turns into an insecure, evil mastermind bent on keeping the cookbook forever, thanks to being the victim of the downside used to restore the magic spice garden and save magic from the last season s antagonist. Many of the things she wears are bright and patterned, and she usually pairs her outfits with headbands of all shapes, styles, and colors; or bright,chunky necklaces.
Adachi's world is turned upside down when he discovers that his colleague, Kurosawa, played by actor Kentaro Itō, has secretly been in love with him for the past five years. The film explores themes of love, self-acceptance, and the challenges of navigating relationships. Keita Machida's performance as Adachi is praised for its believable portrayal of a shy and introverted character who gradually opens up to new experiences and emotions.
Characters / Just Add Magic: The Girls
The chosen protectors of the Cookbook through Seasons 1-3 who also happen to be incredibly great friends.
- Character Development: All three of them have evolved greatly throughout the series' run thanks to each other's influence.
- Expy: The trio is awfully similar to the main trio from Charmed (1998). bonus points for both girl trios finding the magic book in an attic.
- Fatal Flaw: One of the key reasons the girls are all so relatable to audiences is that they all have major common flaws that define their characters which they often try to overcome.
- Kelly: Her desire to take charge and not listen to her peers, stubbornness, overreliance on magic, and insecurities over losing her closest friends.
- Hannah: Her constant extreme paranoia over everything, desire to be proficient in everything including her classes
- Darbie: Her inability to take charge, her clumsiness
Kelly Quinn
Played By: Olivia Sanabia; Sam Sonnett (young)
- Addictive Magic: She quickly becomes addicted to the use of magic in Season 2. Her friends even stage an intervention for her.
- Big Sister Instinct: Despite their constant arguments and differences, Kelly truly does love her younger brother Buddy, and will defend him from harm without hesitation.
- Character Development: She spends the first two seasons as a self-centered protector who's not only addicted to cookbook magic and perfectly willing to do whatever it takes to solve the mystery, not caring about who he hurts, she was also overly independent, and often viewed herself as superior to others, turning down their sides of the story. These points were even lampshaded when Kelly goes full baddie in Season 3. However, she does get over it and learns how to properly work with others, and even gives up her magic addiction after some time.
- Control Freak: Kelly can be pretty controlling with the magic.
- Fallen Heroine: She turns into an insecure, evil mastermind bent on keeping the cookbook forever, thanks to being the victim of the downside used to restore the magic spice garden and save magic from the last season's antagonist.
- The Hero: Technically, all three of the main girls can be considered this, but she's the one who gets the most focus.
- Hypocrite: She yells at Mama P for using the cookbook's magic for her own self-gain, even though she herself has also used the book for selfish desires — not as bad, but still.
- The Leader: She prides herself as being this, considering she's the one who obsessed with the cookbook and the magical mysteries the most.
Kelly: I taste chicken. mushrooms. serrano. ooh, and tarragon. No, not tarragon. it�s roasted cumin.
Jake: Nice.
Kelly: Cooking�s in my blood.
Hannah Parker-Kent
Played By: Aubrey Miller; Reagan Kraemer (young)
- The Ace: She's shown to be very smart when it comes to schoolwork. In fact, she once stated the lowest grade she got was a B, and that was in a dream.
- Brainy Brunette: Has brown hair and is the studious, organization-driven one of the trio.
- Character Development: She starts off as an academic Control Freak, who was determined to get straight As in each of her classes, is always stressed out over the littlest things, and would constantly overwork and didn't always get along with her teachers. But later on, she stops being so overly paranoid with her surroundings and begins to mellow out and adjust to any changes that may occur
- Control Freak: Hannah takes her schoolwork very seriously. A little too seriously.
- Nice Girl: Serious and nerdy moments aside, she's very friendly, loyal and would occasionally goof off with her friends.
- Only Sane Woman: Falls into this whenever Kelly's too obsessed with the Cookbook magic and Darbie's not taking things seriously enough.
- Race Lift: She was of Hispanic descent in the book the series was based off, her last name being Hernandez, but is Caucasian in the series.
Darbie O'Brien
Played By: Abby Donnelly; Lenore Brown (young)
- A Birthday, Not a Break: In Just Add Birthdays. Not only does Darbie have to keep a half-their-aged Kelly and Hannah out of trouble, but she also had to break into Mama P's pantry to get the ingredients for the cure. Doing it at night also helps.
- Brilliant, but Lazy: She's a pretty nice girl, but she's quick to turn to the magic cookbook every time something goes wrong, for all she knows, the side-effect could make the problem worse. Hannah calls Darbie on this in one episode. Plus, she hates math and tried to put her math teacher under an itch spell, which Hannah quickly rejects. In one episode she said that if they taught magic in school she wouldn't sleep in class. Except. yes she would.
- Character Development: She used to be The Load of the trio, who didn't serve much of a role aside from being the comic relief. Not to mention she was an absolute pushover and could never stand up for herself. This changes dramatically in the later seasons where she not only displays Hidden Depths and starts to actually contribute and support the gang in helpful ways, she also Grew a Spine and becomes a true independent hero in her own unique way.
- Does Not Like Spam: One episode stated that Darbie doesn't like Jell-O.
- As a matter a fact, there's quite a bit of food Darbie doesn't like, and only eats because of the magic that comes with it.
Hailey is the older sister of Hannah, and the two have lived with each other for as long as they were alive. Hailey tends to boss Hannah around a lot, and constantly gets annoyed with her. However, despite their frequent arguments, Hailey and Hannah love each other very much and, as Hailey is her older sister, she cares a lot about Hannah's health. Although she rarely shows it, Hailey always wants to make sure her little sister is okay, and that she's never in danger. Hailey even loves to hang out with Hannah, but she rarely shows it. Hailey is a big fan of Trudith Winters.
He brings charm and vulnerability to the role, capturing the essence of Adachi's journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. "Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!" garnered positive reviews and became a commercial success in Japan. The film's popularity led to the production of a television drama adaptation, further showcasing Keita Machida's talent to a wider audience. Keita Machida's portrayal of Adachi in "Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!" further solidified his reputation as a skilled actor, capable of capturing the nuances of complex and relatable characters. With his natural charisma and dedication to his craft, Keita Machida continues to captivate audiences both in Japan and internationally..
Reviews for "Unveiling the Inspirations Behind Keita Machida's Cherry Magix"
- Jennifer - 2 stars - I really wanted to like "Keita Machida Cherry Magix" but I found it extremely disappointing. The storyline was confusing and lacked coherence, making it difficult to fully understand what was happening. The characters were shallow and lacked development, leaving me feeling disconnected from their struggles. Additionally, the pacing was inconsistent and it felt like the plot was dragging on without much direction. Overall, I think "Keita Machida Cherry Magix" had potential, but it fell short in execution.
- Mark - 1 star - I cannot express how much I disliked "Keita Machida Cherry Magix". The acting was subpar, with the entire cast seemingly uninterested in their roles. The dialogue was cringe-worthy and lacked depth, making it difficult to stay engaged. The special effects were mediocre at best, and the overall production felt cheap and poorly executed. I found it hard to believe that this film was even released, let alone praised by some. "Keita Machida Cherry Magix" is a waste of time and money.
- Sarah - 2 stars - I have to say, I was quite disappointed with "Keita Machida Cherry Magix". The concept was intriguing, but the execution fell flat. The plot was convoluted and confusing, making it challenging to follow along. The characters lacked depth and development, leaving me feeling like I couldn't connect with any of them. Additionally, the pacing was uneven, with moments of excitement followed by long stretches of boredom. Overall, "Keita Machida Cherry Magix" had potential, but it failed to deliver an enjoyable viewing experience.
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