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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 2004 – December 26, 2004
- Season
- Fall 2004
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Seven Arcs
- Director
- Akiyuki Shinbou
- Original creator
- Masaki Tsuzuki
- Music
- Hiroaki Sano
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist94%Magic94%Super Power93%Urban Fantasy93%Henshin88%Primarily Female Cast85%Primarily Child Cast78%Animals73%Urban65%Kuudere62%
TVFINISHED2004 FALL7.1 / 10 AniList score
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
魔法少女リリカルなのは• Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha
Synopsis
3rd grader Takamachi Nanoha stumbled upon an injured talking ferret after hearing his telepathic cries for help. The ferret turned out to be Yuuno, an archeologist and mage from another world who had accidentally scattered the dangerous Jewel Seeds throughout Earth. Without the strength to collect the Jewel Seeds, Yuuno had resumed a ferret form and needed someone else to take on the task for him. He gave a red jewel to Nanoha explaining to her with this she could transform and use magic to combat the monsters that threatened them due to the Jewel Seeds. But the monsters are the least of their worries, as Yuuno and Nanoha are not the only ones out to collect the Jewel Seeds.
Should you watch Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha?
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 44% of 9,539 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #23 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #18 most popular anime of 2004, and #13 highest-rated anime of Fall 2004 on AniList.
Of the 16.3K AniList users who started it, 4.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 13.5K have finished it.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Drama — especially female protagonist, magic, super power, urban fantasy.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Masaki Tsuzuki
- Director
- Akiyuki Shinbou
- Character design
- Yasuhiro Okuda
- Music
- Hiroaki Sano
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's (2005)
- Optional extras: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Lyrical Toy Box, Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Picture Drama, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance
Related entries
SEQUEL
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's
TV · 2005
ALTERNATIVE
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st
MOVIE · 2010
ALTERNATIVE
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Lyrical Toy Box
MUSIC
SIDE STORY
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Picture Drama
SPECIAL · 2014
ADAPTATION
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha
NOVEL
CHARACTER
Triangle Heart: Sweet Songs Forever
OVA · 2003
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Innocent Starter” by Nana Mizuki
Endings (1)
- ED1“Little Wish ~lyrical step~” by Yukari Tamura
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha FAQ
How many episodes does Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha have?
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha finished?
Yes. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha?
Yes — the story continues in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's (2005).
Where do I start Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha?
Start here: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha is the first entry, followed by Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's.
Is Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha based on a manga?
No. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha?
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha was animated by Seven Arcs and directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.
Who sings the opening of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha?
The opening, "Innocent Starter", is performed by Nana Mizuki.