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Magical Play

2001 – 2002Show1 season24 episodes

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

Padudu is an apprentice witch, chosen to represent her town. Donning her magical fish costume, she sets off on her journey.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Facts

November 16, 2001 · May 3, 2002 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 2001
Last aired
May 3, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Affectionate Parody, Girlish Pigtails, Magical Girl +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Magical Play?"

Questions about Magical Play

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Magical Play?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Magical Play worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Magical Play okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Magical Play?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Magical Play?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Magical Play in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.

What tropes does Magical Play use?

Affectionate ParodyGirlish PigtailsMagical GirlBunnies for CutenessLate for SchoolNo EndingTake Our Word for ItFace–Heel TurnNon-Human SidekickHow Do I Shot Web?Shoo Out the ClownsSignature Headgearand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Affectionate Parody, Girlish Pigtails, and Magical Girl.