Mira
main character
TV_SHORT
7.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 12 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 9, 2024 – September 24, 2024
- Season
- Summer 2024
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- bones
- Director
- Akiyo Oohashi
- Original creator
- Cocoa Fujiwara
- Music
- MAYUKO
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 74/100
Estimated watch time
2h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Heterosexual97%Urban Fantasy88%Episodic84%Tsundere82%Magic82%Henshin81%Parody73%Age Gap68%Male Protagonist66%Tokusatsu65%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2024 SUMMER7.4 / 10 AniList score
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies
かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。• Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai Shite Ita.
Synopsis
An evil organization invades and destroys everything in its path. The brains of the brutal operation is the king’s right-hand man, an evil lieutenant named Mira. Everything changes when a magical girl named Byakuya Mimori tries to stop the evil group in their tracks. When Mira confronts her, he knows it’s love at first sight. What will become of Mira and Byakuya, stuck between orders and love? (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies?
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies has been well received, with an average AniList score of 74/100 — 54% of 11,691 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #16 highest-rated anime of all time, and #27 most popular anime of all time, and #1 highest-rated anime of 2024 on AniList.
Of the 26.8K AniList users who started it, 8.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 17.8K have finished it.
At about 2 h 24 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo — especially heterosexual, urban fantasy, episodic, tsundere.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Cocoa Fujiwara
- Director
- Akiyo Oohashi
- Series composition
- Yuniko Ayana
- Character design
- Haruko Iizuka
- Music
- MAYUKO
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Mikansei Rendezvous” by Lezel · eps 1-4, 6-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Itsumo Futari ga Ii ne” by Mai Nakahara & Yuuki Ono · eps 1-12
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The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies FAQ
How many episodes does The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies have?
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies has 12 episodes of about 12 minutes each, roughly 2 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies?
About 2 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies finished?
Yes. The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies has finished airing — the final episode aired September 24, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies?
No sequel is listed for The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies based on a manga?
Yes. The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies adapts the manga by Cocoa Fujiwara.
Who animated The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies?
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies was animated by bones and directed by Akiyo Oohashi.
Who sings the opening of The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies?
The opening, "Mikansei Rendezvous", is performed by Lezel.
Where can I watch The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies?
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.