Magic User's Club
Synopsis
The Magic User's Club is a group of five well-meaning misfits who do more than card tricks—they can use actual magic. And with that magic, they managed to defeat a giant ship from outer space! But their close encounter left an enormous cherry blossom tree right in the middle of the city. It's so big that it blocks out the sun! Takeo Takakura, the club's noble (but perverted) president, calls a special Sunday meeting to take care of the tree. It seems simple enough, but when magic is involved, nothing ever goes according to plan… What's more, there's a ghostly figure hidden among the branches, watching their every move. Who is this silent specter, and what does he want? (Source: Nozomi Entertainment, edited)
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions are split between the OVA and TV series. The OVA is generally considered enjoyable and endearing, while the TV series is heavily criticized for its poor animation, dull story, and lazy cash grab feel. Many feel the TV series fails to live up to the potential of the OVA.
Strengths
- Charming character design and artwork.
- Characters are fleshed out with distinct personalities.
- Soundtrack is charming and catchy.
- OVA is endearing and lovable, expanding upon typical archetypes.
Weaknesses
- TV series animation is atrocious.
- TV series story is dull and lifeless compared to the OVA.
- Characters can become exhausting and linear.
- Some may find a few characters annoying.
- Relationships between characters are not fully resolved.