Koyuki Himekawa
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 2, 2016 – December 18, 2016
- Season
- Fall 2016
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Lerche
- Director
- Hiroyuki Hashimoto
- Original creator
- Asari Endou
- Music
- Takurou Iga
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power100%Urban96%Magic96%Video Games93%Kuudere88%Superhero85%Primarily Female Cast84%Swordplay84%Urban Fantasy83%Witch80%
TVFINISHED2016 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
Magical Girl Raising Project
魔法少女育成計画• Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku
Synopsis
A social game called The Magical Girl Raising Project allows one in tens of thousands of people to be a "magical girl" — possessing extraordinary physical capabilities and looks, as well as special magical powers that set them apart from the rest of the human race. But one day, in a district containing 16 magical girls, the administration announces that it must halve the number of magical girls to solve the problem of magical energy. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Magical Girl Raising Project?
Magical Girl Raising Project has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 34% of 17,668 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #84 highest-rated anime of 2016, and #61 most popular anime of 2016, and #24 highest-rated anime of Fall 2016 on AniList.
Of the 30.4K AniList users who started it, 9.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 23.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Fantasy, Horror — especially super power, urban, magic, video games.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Asari Endou
- Director
- Hiroyuki Hashimoto
- Character design
- Yukiko Aikei
- Music
- Takurou Iga
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Magical Girl Raising Project is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: MAGICAL GIRL RAISING PROJECT restart (2026)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Sakebe” by Manami Numakura
Endings (1)
- ED1“DREAMCATCHER” by nano
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Magical Girl Raising Project FAQ
How many episodes does Magical Girl Raising Project have?
Magical Girl Raising Project has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Magical Girl Raising Project?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Magical Girl Raising Project finished?
Yes. Magical Girl Raising Project has finished airing — the final episode aired December 18, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of Magical Girl Raising Project?
Yes — the story continues in MAGICAL GIRL RAISING PROJECT restart (2026).
Where do I start Magical Girl Raising Project?
Start here: Magical Girl Raising Project is the first entry, followed by MAGICAL GIRL RAISING PROJECT restart.
Is Magical Girl Raising Project based on a light novel?
Yes. Magical Girl Raising Project adapts the light novel by Asari Endou.
Who animated Magical Girl Raising Project?
Magical Girl Raising Project was animated by Lerche and directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto.
Who sings the opening of Magical Girl Raising Project?
The opening, "Sakebe", is performed by Manami Numakura.