In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete”, also known by the following titles:
- Gushing over Magical Girls
- 魔法少女にあこがれて
- Mahoako
- Looking up to Magical Girls
- I Admire Magical Girls
- and…
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as not ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete ↗ ↖
魔法少女にあこがれて
Summary
Hiiragi Utena has always looked up to magical girls and fantasized about transforming into a cool heroine who fights evil. So, when a doll-like figure approaches her one evening, claiming that she has magical power lying dormant within, she trembles in excitement. But her colorful dream is quickly shattered in an ironic turn of events when she transforms into a villain!Disinterested in associating with the forces of evil, she tries to quit when a group of magical girls appear and declare war. A battle ensues and Hiiragi soon discovers that she enjoys inflicting pain on others as her true nature starts to emerge.
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete follows Hiiragi as she begins her new life as the leader of villains, fighting against magical girls and indulging in her newfound sadistic nature to her heart’s content.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete has been published digitally in English as Gushing over Magical Girls by J-Novel Club since June 1, 2022, and in print since July 15, 2025. The series has been published in French by Meian since February 24, 2021.
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete ↗ ↖
魔法少女にあこがれて
Summary
A team of three magical girls known as Tres Magia protects the town where Utena Hiiragi lives. Like many others, Utena loves these magical girls who valiantly fight in the name of justice. One day, a mysterious black mascot character appears before Utena and grants her the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to transform into a magical girl.However, the offer is not what it seems, as Utena has been recruited for an evil organization to fight the magical girls she has always admired. Utena is then forced to confront Tres Magia in battle; but instead of feeling remorse, she unexpectedly finds pleasure in inflicting pain on the magical girls. Completely giving in to her desires, Utena embraces her role as a villain, slowly transforming her adoration for magical girls into a new sadistic obsession.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete was released on Blu-ray and DVD in three volumes from March 27, 2024, to May 29, 2024.
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete 2nd Season ↗ ↖
Gushing over Magical Girls 2nd Season