Koyomi Morishita
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 12, 2009 – September 27, 2009
- Season
- Summer 2009
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Nomad
- Director
- Yasuhiro Kuroda
- Original creator
- Hiroshi Sakurazaka
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic79%Idol55%School20%Slapstick20%Urban Fantasy20%Software Development20%Kuudere20%Female Protagonist20%
TVFINISHED2009 SUMMER6.0 / 10 AniList score
Modern Magic Made Simple
よくわかる現代魔法• Yokuwakaru Gendaimahou
Synopsis
Life hasn't been fair to Koyomi Morishita. Even though she's in high school, she's so short that everyone assumes she's still in grade school. The boys and girls in her school tease her mercilessly, and she's not exactly graceful either. On the other hand, she's still better off than Yumiko, who has a magician trying to kill her. Or at least Koyomi was until their paths crossed! Fortunately, salvation arrives in the form of master mage and graduate student Misa Anehara, who agrees to take Koyomi under her wing in learning the new style of magic, which breaks enchantment down into sequences of code. That'll be quite a task, given that so far Koyomi's talent seems to consist of making washbasins randomly fall out of the sky. But if it was easy, it wouldn't be magic, would it? (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Should you watch Modern Magic Made Simple?
Modern Magic Made Simple has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 22% of 1,756 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #95 highest-rated anime of 2009, and #85 most popular anime of 2009, and #16 highest-rated anime of Summer 2009 on AniList.
Of the 3.3K AniList users who started it, 11.7% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 2.4K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially magic.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiroshi Sakurazaka
- Director
- Yasuhiro Kuroda
- Character design
- Makoto Koga
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Yokuwakaru Gendaimahou 00
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Made in WONDER” by Aki Misato
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Modern Magic Made Simple FAQ
How many episodes does Modern Magic Made Simple have?
Modern Magic Made Simple has 12 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Modern Magic Made Simple?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Modern Magic Made Simple finished?
Yes. Modern Magic Made Simple has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Modern Magic Made Simple?
No sequel is listed for Modern Magic Made Simple as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Modern Magic Made Simple based on a light novel?
Yes. Modern Magic Made Simple adapts the light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka.
Who animated Modern Magic Made Simple?
Modern Magic Made Simple was animated by Nomad and directed by Yasuhiro Kuroda.
Who sings the opening of Modern Magic Made Simple?
The opening, "programming for non-fiction", is performed by an uncredited artist.