Magic-Kyun! Renaissance is a Japanese multimedia project that includes an anime television series, visual novel games, music releases, and a stage musical. The project was developed by Sunrise, a well-known Japanese animation studio, and it was first released in 2016. The story of Magic-Kyun! Renaissance is set in a world where art and magic coexist. The protagonist is a young girl named Kohana Aigasaki, who has always admired the art of magic. She enrolls in Hoshinomori Private Magical Arts High School, where she meets a group of talented young artists called the Artista, who possess the power to bring art to life through magical abilities. Throughout the series, Kohana and her friends work hard to improve their artistic skills and compete in various artistic competitions.
These last for 2 minutes and starts with them looking at each other, then holding hands and being transported to another place while a song plays over, this can be anything from flying through the sky together, playing in a lake, running through flowers and well it is basically insane. It then ends with them exactly where they started still holding hands and smiling at each other… WHAT? XD
Teika takes a Cruel to Be Kind approach by disparaging Kohana s display and family name, and threatening to kick her off the Hoshi Festa s council if she continues to fail to produce sparkles. I think my favorite routes would be Rintaro loves me a deredere or possibly Todo but I m afraid he had a thing with Kohana s mom so that would be creepy.
Throughout the series, Kohana and her friends work hard to improve their artistic skills and compete in various artistic competitions. They face challenges, make new friends, and discover the true meaning of art and magic. Each episode showcases the artistic talents of the characters and their struggle to express themselves through their chosen craft.
Magic-kyun Renaissance – Ridiculously Magical!
After her mother’s death, Kohana strives to follow in her footsteps and become a first-class magical flower arranger (yup). To her great joy, she is accepted into the same magical artes (not a typo) school that her mother attended and can finally set about making her dream come true. First on the agenda, planning the school summer festival (of course) with an assortment of dreamy artsy boys (sounds legit). Did I mention her new school uniforms are just straight up anime prince cosplay? And sparkles, so many sparkles.
My very first thought when watching this show was: Did I somehow sleep write this? My second was: Maybe I should change the name of my blog to “I watch bad anime so you don’t have to”… or the more honest “I enjoy bad anime, please help me” . My third, and arguably only relevant, thought was: This is an otome right? Wiki said – uh huh, totally an otome.
In case you had any doubts
For this being nothing more than a commercial tie-in, the animation and art were both surprisingly good. I have not played the game but from the little I saw the visuals seem to be very faithful to the otome and remain fairly detailed and consistent throughout. The animation is decent and does not resort to stills or chibis and the backgrounds and settings are absolutely beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the **council house**. The designs are in line with the genre but the ridiculously intricate uniforms were a particular source of glee. Also – I really liked Monet’s (yup) hoodie and I wish I had one just like it. The only sore spot in the otherwise surprisingly impressive production values, was the voice acting which was generally wooden or just lacking in depth.
See it’s asymmetrical and has these probably useless strap things…
Like I said this show screams otome from the very first frame. Even the bubbly opening theme somehow belongs in a dating sim. I’m not sure how faithfully the plot was adapted to the anime but it seems there was some dearth of content because almost every episode includes a non plot specific music video which can only be described as absolute gems of modern anime arts. These videos not only had me glued to the TV but inspired me to come up with such terms as: kitchtastic and sappyrific! My life needs more of those amvs – the World needs more!
Nowhere close to doing it justice
The show follows much the same structure as a lot of VN adaptations, the first episode establishes the setting – and can we just take a minute to appreciate that this is not only a super exclusive art school that does not seem to have any classes and only one professor, but also magic, and the magic is limited to the creation of “sparkles”, which seem unrelated to the actual quality of the work! i ran out of breath typing that. It’s brain hemorrhagingly stupid fun. Most of the meat of the show introduces us to the supporting characters, each getting one or two dedicated episodes and the finale purposefully tells us that they all lived just rapturously happy ever after! Honestly, I’m having a real tough time not ending every single sentence with an exclamation point!
Her flower arrangement was so potent that the sparkles it created destroyed the roof of the dorm house ( which is fine the next day somehow)…that pain you feel behind your left eye is normal!
Likewise, the characters are your boiler-plate of assorted otome pretty boys with sensitive sides. Of all the games I’ve played, this reminded me most of Tokimeki girl’s side. The only archetype missing was the sweet and reliable megane senpai and the jerky borderline abuser (and I’m thankful for the omission of the latter). Our heroine Kohana, being an otome heroine, can be completely summed up as pretty and nice. Since she’s supposed to be an empty vessel into which the player can insert their own personality and have some degree of vicariousness, she was never meant to be a fully established independent character. This may work reasonably well in games but doesn’t translate all that well into anime. The actual plot is completely irrelevant, it’s probably more or less exactly what you’re picturing right now.
Was this what you were picturing?
The show may be a few episodes too long. The main storyline essentially wraps up in episode 9, when they have their prom or whatever, without too much trouble I may add, and then we are left with 4 episodes, two being very clearly filler and 2 being a weird dramatic twist right at the end. The shift is very clumsy and completely out of left field but I did appreciate that they made the climax of the series about Kohana and her hang ups rather than the usual go take care of some emo boy and tell him he’s perfect the way he is or sumefin. I also liked that episode 13 was in fact a sneaky clip show. It was well done and a good way to stretch resources and pad runtime.
I would also like to know
Pretty much all the notes I took while watching this, end in: so stupid – I like it! If you happen to be lactose intolerant, I would stay away from this show as it 100% cheese. Actually no, it’s super sugary cheesecake covered in whipped cream and edible sparkles… It did make me want to play the game too (I couldn’t find an English patch – I looked…a lot). I think my favorite routes would be Rintaro (loves me a deredere) or possibly Todo but I’m afraid he had a thing with Kohana’s mom so that would be creepy…
and he cooks too
Favorite character: Todo Sensei
What this anime taught me: There is no way to make a serious sounding sentence which includes the word “sparkles” in any language.
If your drinking to forget than please pay us in advance
- Every time Kohana mentions that the sparkles are lovely – enjoy your drink
- Every time Kohana’s mom is shown – enjoy your drink
- Every time Ichijoji sings – enjoy your drink
- Every time Aoi smiles – cheer
- Every time Anjo says “Little Flower” – enjoy your drink
- Every time Hibiki is super optimistic – enjoy your drink
- Every time Aoi sits like L – enjoy your drink
- Every time Rintaro feeds Monet – have a snack
- Every time Kohana plays secretary – roll your eyes
- Every time someone has a ridiculous dilemma – deeply enjoy your drink
- Every time Hibiki says senpai – enjoy some water
- Every time Hibiki redresses Anjo – boo
See it’s asymmetrical and has these probably useless strap things…
The anime series of Magic-Kyun! Renaissance consists of 13 episodes and has been praised for its vibrant animation, beautiful character designs, and catchy music. The show has a strong emphasis on the importance of creativity, passion, and self-expression. In addition to the anime series, Magic-Kyun! Renaissance also includes visual novel games that allow players to interact with the characters and experience their stories from different perspectives. The games feature multiple routes and endings, providing a unique and personalized experience for each player. The project has also released various music CDs, featuring the songs and music from the anime series. The music has been well-received by fans for its upbeat and catchy tunes, as well as its heartfelt and emotional lyrics. Overall, Magic-Kyun! Renaissance is a captivating and uplifting project that celebrates the power of art and creativity. It combines fantasy elements with a relatable and inspiring story, making it a popular choice among anime and art enthusiasts. Whether through the anime series, visual novel games, or music releases, Magic-Kyun! Renaissance offers a magical and enchanting experience for its audience..
Reviews for "Empowering the Arts: How Magic Kyun Renaissance Celebrates Creativity"
1. Emily - 1/5 stars - I was really excited to watch "Magic kyun renaissance" because I love magical anime, but I was highly disappointed. The plot was incredibly predictable and the characters lacked depth and development. The art style was visually appealing, but it couldn't save the storyline. Overall, I found myself getting bored and uninterested in the series, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating magical anime.
2. John - 2/5 stars - "Magic kyun renaissance" had potential with its unique concept of combining magic and art, but it fell short in execution. The pacing was slow, and the episodes felt dragged out. The main character lacked charisma and I couldn't connect with him. Additionally, the romantic aspect felt forced and the dialogue was often cheesy. While the animation was decent, it couldn't make up for the lackluster storyline. I was left feeling disappointed and unsatisfied with this anime.
3. Sarah - 2.5/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Magic kyun renaissance" as I'm a fan of both magic and romance genres. However, the series failed to live up to my expectations. The story felt disjointed and rushed, leaving many plot holes unanswered. The character development was minimal, and I couldn't find myself rooting for any of the characters. The art style was visually pleasing, but it wasn't enough to make me overlook the flaws in the plot and character development. Overall, "Magic kyun renaissance" fell flat and left me feeling underwhelmed.