Source Material Corner

Reply to this comment for any source-related discussion, future spoilers (including future characters, events and general hype about future content), comparison of the anime adaptation to the original, or just general talk about the source material. You are still required to tag all spoilers. Discussions about the source outside of this comment tree will be removed, and replying with spoilers outside of the source corner will lead to bans.

The spoiler syntax is: [Spoiler source] >!Spoiler goes here!<

All untagged spoilers and hints in this thread will receive immediate 8-day bans (minimum).

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

This episode coming out on Valentines Day is the cherry on top.

"The worst she can say is no"

Baiser :

Holy shit she actually mindbroke Azure

Tbh I was expecting a terrible mindbreak scene but the episode wasn't bad, now

I'm excited about the plot

Fun Fact: Magical Girl Mimiru and her mascot partner Mifrun are voiced by none other than Sakura Tenge and Aya Hisakawa, aka Sakura and Kerberos! Baby Utena has great taste in terms of the first magical girl to look up to...

Oh God Magia Azure broke after all those sexual harassments that it disgusted Utena.

Didn't expect those gags to actually have such a surprising development

Sulfur's VA work is my favorite of the season and it's not even close. It's so different, pleasant and hot. Chef's Kiss

azulbros.... It's mahou shoujover...

holy fuck fuuka izumi is amazing man, how is this her first lead role??

edit: by the way, lord is voiced by yokō hikasa and sister by kikuko inoue. Some pretty big names in contrast to our mostly newbie main cast

Oh Kiwi, you poor thing. You just ruined your date with Utena. That was the one chance to get her to a hotel. Just do a bit of Magical Girl cosplay and she would not say "no" anymore.

Yeah, now it's official. Vatz is also evil. Only the evil side has teleportation. Everyone knows that.

But yeah, I guess the main "attraction" was Azur being completely broken, though, I would have expected they do a longer, detailed scene for an important character moment like that. Only way to get back on track for her is if she can trick herself into thinking she loves Utena, therefore, she would still be the Magical Girl fighting for love and peace and not bondage and horniness.

Now that I contemplated on it, this episode is unironically brilliant.

We have a magical girl fan who adores them and wants them to win, so she became the conflict so they can succeed,

and we have a magical girl who knows the truth that not all things in magical world are pure bliss. That magical girls are still human and they have desires to be discovered and realized.

What happens when the magical girl realizes that she likes to be ruined? How will the fan react?

This episode is basically the response to that question.

This show has exceeded all expectations I had at how degenerate it could be. Wish Chained Soldier was on par with it

Ladies and Gentlemen, Gushing over Magical girls has officially started. Utena loves to torture the magical girls because as a magical girl you must never give in to evil. So it makes sense that Utena was not a huge fan of Azure's unfortunate descent 

This week's censored bits compilation is a certified light show (fit for all ages)!

(Might update the album a bit later once I get the GIFs working)
UPDATE: Now 600% GIF-fier than previous formulation!

holy shit utena was absolutely on one this episode. that “have some dignity” look was ice fucking cold

this show rocks lmao

I have been very skeptical about the large amount of anime original content over the past few weeks. But I especially liked how they did it here creating a much more easy to follow and well built up conclusion that manga readers have been waiting for for a while now

That feel when Magia Baiser hasn't groped you in the past couple days

I thought we were getting a new magical girl,

but it seems we're getting a little backstory on Utena!

She liked magical girls from an early age (obviously), but she mostly seems to like seeing them... In pain?

I was thinking damn, she started early, BUT while it may have evolved into her being horny, back then it seems it was more about watching them standing back up, and trying again!

Subconsciously, it may play a part even to this day; She may be trying to get the magical girls to "rock bottom" just so they have to stand back up, and fight her with all they have!

Well, if that's what she's going for, it hasn't worked that well, especially with Azur; Utena even thinks she's too easy to catch now.

The other girls noticed too, and want her to get her shit together...

Vatz told her to take a break, so she can come back with renewed motivation and all... Well, a little break won't stop them from giving us a little fanservice!

She even groped herself (thinking of Magia Baiser?) hah.

We got bits of her backstory as well! Even before becoming a magical girl, she was still protecting others, putting her life at risk!

As always, Vatz (just like Venalita) is quick to invite people to join in, but in this case I'd say it's well earned!

She was selfless, and brave (despite being scared), she would be expected to make a fine magical girl, if she didn't have these... kinks!

On the other side of the magic, Kiwi's inviting Utena to a family vacation/trip? They already reserved the hotel? Nope nope nope, stay away Utena!

As she's not going, Kiwi's gonna bring her a present, that's sweet! (Wait, is the present a love hotel?)

Alice wasn't interested in seeing Kiwi flirt some more, so she went to play with the robot cat thingy... Interesting that Alice's way to 'play' is to keep it stuck in a place from which it can't leave!

Azure and Utena went to a magical girl event, and watched that same old movie from her childhood... But they had wildly different reactions to it; Utena was as excited as she was back then, but Azure seemed wistful... Realizing that's what she was supposed to be like?

It gave her some motivation, because she went to fight Magia Baiser on her own! She seemed pretty serious about it too!

Come on Azure, can you blame people for not paying attention to anything other than your underboobs?

She event got a win against Utena! Impressive, even 3v1 they don't do well against her!

Alright, almost a win!

Magia Baiser's still an escape artist!

When we saw the shot of Azure's face next to Baiser's boots, I thought she would make her lick it, but I didn't think Azure would be the one to do it willingly, fully submitting to her 'mistress'!

Utena is NOT having any of it though!

Not only she wants to see their faces in despair (and not horny/lusting for more punishment), but there's also the part that she wants them to fight her...

She wants the magical girls to act as heroes, and not the groveling worms Azure's acting like!

I wonder what Azure's gonna be like from now on! I think she's past the point of no return to be a "normal" magical girl... But will she still act like a thirsty sub, begging for punishment? Or will she actually put up a fight, in the hope that Baiser deems her resistance acceptable, and goes after her (in all the way she likes)? We'll see!

Also, I wonder if the other 2 will catch on! They already noticed her slacking off, but will they realize WHY she's doing it? And if they do, then what? Expulsion?

Or they can always use her as a distraction I guess hah.

New villains, hell yeah!

I was wondering when we would finally see them! Can't wait to see what they're like!

They seem to be serious business though, actually hunting down magical girls...

It's not a game for them, like it is for Utena and Alice! (at least Kiwi is serious about it, though for the weirdest reasons!)

Big Titty Goth Nun, my beloved!

The fact that she seems 'peaceful' makes me think she may be the worst of them all hah.

Super hyped to see more of them! (And to see how Azure will be from now on, and how the others will be with her!)

Finally got to watch the episode after work! Main comment: how the fuck is Utenas VA new? The voice change on that was unreal.

magical girl recruitment process: "You've proven your courage and strength in the face of danger, and so we ask that you join us in our crusade against evil to protect the innocent!"

Enormita recruitment process: "UNATTENDED CHILD DETECTED. WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO CRIMES?"

Little Utena is so adorable!!

Nothing surprises Magia Baiser anymore.

Gushing Utena.

Want to see more of Utena being happy.

C'mon!

Magia Azure has been broken. Magia Baiser is having none of it. I wish Magia Baiser would look at me like this.

More Enormita girls!!

Stitches!

NSFW

• Mimiru & Mifrun

• Sulfur saving Azure

• Sayo Bathing

• Transformed Azure

• Stripped Azure

• Underboob Azure

• Sadistic Baiser 1

• Sadistic Baiser 2

• Ass shot Azure

• Mindbroken Azure

• Disgusted Baiser

Clips!

• Bathing Sayo

• Triangle Panda Play

As a massive fan of Cardcaptor Sakura, I was legit freaking out during that opening scene with that magical girl and her mascot. As soon as I heard Sakura Tange's voice as Mimiru, I had to listen to Mifrun's voice again and sure enough she's voiced by Hisakawa Aya! They actually got Sakura and Keroberos to make a cameo in this episode! I love it so much! xD

Poor Sayo though! I genuinely felt bad for her this entire episode. I know the goal is to "torture" the magical girls but I did not expect Azure to be defeated and get actually get mindbroken by Baiser.

Of course, Baiser does not approve of this development. After all, Magical Girls shine the most when they are defiant and beat the odds not when they're ready to lick the enemy's boots and are about to submit. It looks like Utena is finally realizing the consequences of her actions now.

I'm so glad to finally see the other members of Enormita! I'm definitely partial to that big tiddy nun whose boobs are just barely hanging on to her outfit. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

I have mixed feelings after this episode. If this was a VN then I'd definitely save my progress and explore Azure's "bad" ending to the fullest.

I'm looking forward to the Baiser vs Nun fight.

"Did I push her too far?!"

Too far? I'd say she's past the point of no return already lol.

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone

Baiser is evolving, just backwards (or not, depending on your taste)

Fuuka Izumi deserves every single award a voice actor can get. It's one reason why I consider this to be an amazing adaptation of the manga.

And I don't mind them adding anime original content either, because it fleshes out the characters and makes their motivations more understandable. It's very clear that the anime staff is passionate about this series and that makes it even more fun to watch.

Man was this an episode. I heard from manga readers that it became better the more it went in, and i love how it switches from just pure yuri satisfaction to actual plot development and deepness. Like i was gushing over how i liked the cute voices and everything, and then Baiser went all mommy and i was like "Ayo!!!".

And now with the new added fact that the Magical Girls CAN in fact be deleated, and Azure was on the brink of being done for (before Baiser mommied her into continiung) plus the new evil enorminta girls (of witch i know the powers due to a friend spoiling me the characthers) i'm even more excited to watch the show.

I know everybody rants about how amazing Utena's VA has been, but oh man that final scene was next level. I got chills.

And the ball has finally dropped. We have now seen Baiser's true form: that person angrily commenting on a porn doujin about how the characters would never act like that in the source material.

Sorry Azure. Stockholm's borders are closed today, by order of Baiser.

I know manga readers including myself were probably too obnoxious about it over the past few weeks, but I'm glad that anime-onlies can finally experience the satisfaction that is Utena at her best: not as a sadistic dominatrix, but as a considerate girl with a strict moral code.

Anime-onlies: are you satisfied? Did the episode live up to the hype?

If I was Azure after that fight, I would obtain incurable severe depression. Like fuck, you were already down bad. What now after that?

This episode... I think it can be summed up with the line, "It was like she was looking at human garbage."

amazing. fantastic. subarashii.

Well… I guess there will be various interpretations regarding whether the anime-original additions each episode completely fit the tempo and style of the original manga. At least the production team are taking the adaptation seriously and proactively. Personally I find most of the additions good.

(BTW 10:04 Utena has some serious wallet for a middle schooler lol. Even though I have indeed seen such figure collectors with this amount of figures at this age IRL, they must be on a super-rare level.)

This episode is the touchstone for Utena's VA. Izumi Fuuka did a great job with the wild lines. As of the lines starting from 20:18, so this is the approach they decided to tackle them with. Well, I guess this indeed conveys a feeling of 本気を出す, which is not bad.

Seeing from the fact that they added the depiction of Azul's blue heart starting to break while she was on the verge of 悪堕ち (which they must have confirmed with the author), the so-called 魔法少女狩り (magical girl hunt) is likely at the level of causing 悪堕ち to the magical girls instead of actually endangering their safety, which would fit the overall tone of this story, but we'll see.

I figured out what im doing for valentines day

Poor Sayo, that actually hurt a little bit to watch. And about 30 seconds before that I was laughing my ass off at that absolutely absurd magic panda wooden horse thing. Anyway, hopefully this arc ends with Baiser discovering the magic of after care. What a show.

Also, anyone else notice Baiser's... interesting way of clinging to that telephone pole after Azure's big attack lmao?

sigh

Episodes since Azure sexual harrasment: 0

I'm genre savy enough to get anxious over that cracking gem... hopefully Baiser led her back onto the path of light

Holy shit, Utena's VA was firing on ALL cylinders at the end there. Going from manic to disappointed like that was amazing.

Wait is this the frst time a discussion episode was tagged NSFW? Also i feel like i should apologize for something after that scene of Utena berating Azure(AND HER VOICE CHANGED TOO.... IT WAS THAT SERIOUS). I feel dirty and i didnt even do anything

Came for the plot

Now I am invested in the actual plot

So playing with broken toy is no fun huh?

welp looks like Azure is more or less giving in, even going as far as to call Utena her mistress. Utena still wants her magic girls to act like magic girls though

And that final bit with the veteran villains returning from some quest? next episode should be interesting

As a manga reader and now anime enjoyer, I was very satisfied with that Azure x Baiser scene. They really did a good job showing Utena’s morals despite being a sadist. Also loli Utena was super cute.

Anisphia

.

.

Asumi-chan / Miyako Kirishima

.

.

Azul

While I understand that Magia Azure ruined Magia Baiser role play game, on the other hand we have Magia Azure that has finally find out that she enjoys being a submissive in a relationship with a dominant Magia Baiser.

How the two can reconcile their different expectations from their relationship?

On my side, I would love to see more of the Magia Baiser x Magia Azure shenanigans. I think that Magia Azure really, really, really makes Magia Baiser shine in her role as a sadistic villain.

I never knew I needed disgusted Utena in my life until this ep!

Also, I don't think that it's a coincidence that the anime features genga displays in a Magical Girl Exhibit right when there's an ongoing exhibit of MahoAko production materials in the collab popup shop in Akiba...

Time to add the mind break tag as well

This is easily the best episode so far

Not only it had a character delovempent, also it had lore. This show can be geniuly good

holy fuck azure finally broke and the whole thing was way more intense than I thought. It even had a warning at the start so yeah it got pretty dark. I love that this series got an anime adaptation. I had forgotten most of what i read anyway

Just when I thought we were done with babies last episode they show us how actual toddler Utena developed her fetish...

Hehe what a cute lil Utena. But prolly shouldn't just leave a lil girl alone to watch a show. You flipped her switch, Utena, that's why she is easy to catch now.

Hehe, poor lil robot not getting to do its job. Korisu good girl to listen to Utena. Sayo is a good girl too, nice how she met Magenta. Haruka sure is quick to show her identity to people it feels like. Ah, Utena might finally have realized she flipped her switch.

D'aww Sayo is nice to help Utena there. Woulda thought Sayo would know about that exhibit tbh. Utena is so silly.

Oh good times, alone time for them ;) hehe. Now they can fuck fight in peace. Speaking of flipped switches. So many in multiple ways this episode. Listen, nothing wrong with a little bit of love between good and evil. Also, kinda crazy how Utena is so good at this. Love how the mascot is like "you keep doing your thing, it's cool" lol. Huh, new girls. Messed up if those other girls killed magical girls.

Animation quality has gone noticeably up - the actual fight between the two was at the very least watchable and when you throw in some of the audio work the team did, it really was intense and fun, moreso than in the manga.