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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 12, 2017 – December 20, 2017
- Season
- Summer 2017
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Director
- Hiroshi Ikehata
- Original creator
- Etou Hiroyuki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
- Also known as
- Guruguru, Magical Circle, Magical Circle Guru Guru
- Score across sites
- 7.55/10
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Parody97%Magic84%Slapstick80%Primarily Child Cast76%Demons76%Meta74%Video Games63%Witch60%Surreal Comedy60%Monster Girl60%
TVFINISHED2017 SUMMER7.5 / 10 AniList score
MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU
魔法陣グルグル• Mahoujin Guru Guru (2017)
Synopsis
A new adaptation of the Mahoujin Guru Guru manga. The seal that for hundreds of years had confined the demon king Giri has worn off. A young boy named Nike is chosen (against his will) as the hero. Together with Kukuri, a girl who is the lone survivor of the tribe that had used black magic to seal Giri, they set off to save the world, RPG style. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, comedy and fantasy, especially stories with parody, magic, slapstick.
Fans rate it highly: 75/100 on AniList, with 59% of 3.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #31 highest-rated anime of 2017.
13.5% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Etou Hiroyuki
- Director
- Hiroshi Ikehata
- Series composition
- Ikuo Geso
- Character design
- Naoyuki Asano
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Magical Circle Guru Guru, Guru Guru Puchi Anime Gekijou
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Trip Trip Trip” by ORESAMA · eps 1-7, 9-11, 13-16
- OP2“Ryuusei Dance Floor” by ORESAMA · eps 17-19, 21-23
Endings (2)
- ED1“Round&Round&Round” by Bonjour Suzuki · eps 1, 3-16
- ED2“Magical Circle” by Shouko Nakagawa · eps 17-24
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU FAQ
How many episodes does MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU have?
MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU finished?
Yes. MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU?
No sequel is listed for MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU based on a manga?
Yes. MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU adapts the manga by Etou Hiroyuki.
Who animated MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU?
MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU was animated by Production I.G and directed by Hiroshi Ikehata.
Who sings the opening of MAGICAL CIRCLE GURU-GURU?
The opening, "Trip Trip Trip", is performed by ORESAMA.