The Magic Users Club is a group of individuals who have the ability to perform magic. This club is dedicated to practicing and honing their magical skills, as well as using their powers for good. They come together to study and learn from each other, sharing their knowledge and experiences. The main idea of the Magic Users Club is to create a community of magic users who can support and encourage each other in their magical journeys..
I probably won't be watching the TV anime version as apparently it is much worse than the OVAs.
This is especially demonstrated in a particular conversation he has with one of the more interesting members of the main cast, Aikawa, near a beach bonfire. Seeking to overcome her clumsiness and low sense of self-worth, Sae declares that she will follow in the footsteps of Takeo, and become a powerful magic-user.
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Anime / Magic User's Club
Magic User's Club (Mahou Tsukai Tai!) is an anime created and directed by Junichi Sato. It tells the story of a plucky group of teenage Magical Students, and their quest to liberate the world from extra-terrestrial invaders. It was originally released as an OVA series produced by Triangle Staff in 1996, and was followed in the late 90s by a TV series that picked up the story where the OVA left off. It has since received both Manga and Light Novel adaptations. The anime series was licensed in North America by Media Blasters (via their Anime Works imprint), but is now licensed by Nozomi Entertainment.
One year ago, an alien spaceship known as "The Bell" invaded the earth, spreading a message to the humans of the world that it was here to take over. Though the planet's military forces fought desperately against the The Bell, they proved to be no match for the invaders' highly superior technology. All resistance was quickly wiped out, though the aliens seemed to be taking special care not to harm the human soldiers, and The Bell never made the first strike. Quickly realizing that the aliens would not attack without provocation, humanity quietly accepted defeat and sought to return to as normal a routine as possible.
Now, the people of earth have grown used to the The Bell, which has caused no further disruptions save for sending out probes to politely observe their day-to-day lives. Unwilling to accept the status quo, Takeo Takakura, the president of Kitanohashi High school's Magic Club, has declared that it is the duty of the club to single-handedly defeat the invaders and secure the freedom of all humans. Unfortunately, the Magic User's Club has only five members and of those, only he and his vice-president know how to use magic effectively! On top of that, the club president finds it to be a daily struggle to keep his perverted nature at bay long enough to focus on the task at hand.
But all hope is not lost, for Takeo finds an eager and energetic (though not quite able) student in new club member Sae Sawanoguchi. Seeking to overcome her clumsiness and low sense of self-worth, Sae declares that she will follow in the footsteps of Takeo, and become a powerful magic-user. Will Takeo, Sae, and the rest of the club learn to control their power and become the hope of humankind? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: wherever the Magic Users Club goes, hilarity is bound to follow!
The TV series continues the story. The main plotline is about Sae and a mysterious androgynous waif.
There are also two different manga. One is a shounen manga and maintains the same light feel in the OVA. The other is shoujo, and is much darker and has several different characters as well.
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Reviews for "Joining the Magic Users Club: Requirements and Benefits"
1. John - 2/5
I have to say I was quite disappointed with "Magic Users Club". The animation quality was lacking and the overall story felt disjointed. The characters were one-dimensional and their interactions felt forced. The humor attempted in the show fell flat for me and I struggled to find anything engaging about the plot. Maybe it just wasn't my cup of tea, but I wouldn't recommend it to others who are looking for a well-executed magical anime series.
2. Sarah - 1/5
I couldn't even make it through the first few episodes of "Magic Users Club". The art style was unappealing and looked outdated. The plot was slow and uninteresting, making it hard to stay engaged. There was no character development whatsoever, and the comedy was juvenile and forced. I was hoping for a magical anime that would captivate me, but unfortunately, this was not it. I would advise others to look elsewhere if they're seeking an enjoyable fantasy series.
3. Michael - 2/5
"Magic Users Club" felt like a major letdown. The premise had potential, but the execution was lackluster. The pacing was too slow, leaving me bored and uninterested. The characters were forgettable and had no depth or growth. Additionally, the visuals were underwhelming and lacked the vibrant energy that is often associated with magical anime series. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and I would recommend exploring other options within the genre.