What is this genre all about? Magical girls (also known both in Japan and in the West as mahou shoujo, and in Japan as majokko) are young girls with superhuman abilities of magical nature. In the early years, magical girls usually used magic to solve everyday problems and often transformed into idols; nowadays, however, the term is most often used to refer to with girls who fight evil using magical powers, and, although transformations are still common, they tend to be more along the lines of a change of costume.
We present you the list of Magical Girl anime you should watch right now.
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Top 20 Magical Girl anime you should watch right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
- 19. Cardcaptor Sakura
- 18. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
- 17. Kimi to Idol Precure♪
- 16. Motto! Ojamajo Doremi
- 15. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R
- 14. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
- 13. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
- 12. Sasaki to Pi-chan
- 11. Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai Shite Ita.
- 10. Selector Spread WIXOSS
- 9. Mahou Shoujo Site
- 8. Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden (TV) 2nd Season
- 7. Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden
- 6. Selector Infected WIXOSS
- 5. Tokyo Mew Mew New ♡
- 4. Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Sixth Season
- 3. Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season
- 2. Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid
- 1. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Shorts
20. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki are regular middle school girls with regular lives, but all that changes when they encounter Kyuubey, a cat-like magical familiar, and Homura Akemi, the new transfer student.
Kyuubey offers them a proposition: he will grant one of their wishes and in exchange, they will each become a magical girl, gaining enough power to fulfill their dreams. However Homura, a magical girl herself, urges them not to accept the offer since everything is not what it seems.
A story of hope, despair, and friendship, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica deals with the difficulties of being a magical girl and the price one has to pay to make a dream come true.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 魔法少女まどか★マギカ, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika, Magical Girl Madoka Magica
19. Cardcaptor Sakura
Sakura Kinomoto is your garden-variety ten-year-old fourth grader, until one day, she stumbles upon a mysterious book containing a set of cards. Unfortunately, she has little time to divine what the cards mean because she accidentally stirs up a magical gust of wind and unintentionally scatters the cards all over the world. Suddenly awakened from the book, the Beast of the Seal, Keroberos (nicknamed Kero-chan), tells Sakura that she has released the mystical Clow Cards created by the sorcerer Clow Reed. The Cards are no ordinary playthings. Each of them possesses incredible powers, and because they like acting independently, Clow sealed all the Cards within a book. Now that the Cards are set free, they pose a grave danger upon the world, and it is up to Sakura to prevent the Cards from causing a catastrophe!
Appointing Sakura the title of "the Cardcaptor" and granting her the Sealed Key, Keroberos tasks her with finding and recapturing all the Cards. Alongside her best friend Tomoyo Daidouji, and with Kero-chan's guidance, Sakura must learn to balance her new secret duty with the everyday troubles of a young girl involving love, family, and school, all while she takes flight on her magical adventures as Sakura the Cardcaptor.
Cardcaptor Sakura has finished airing and it has 70 Episodes. It is also Known as: カードキャプターさくら, CCS, Cardcaptors, Card Captor Sakura
18. Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
Hiragi Utena is a major fangirl of the magical girls protecting her city, so when she has the chance to become one herself, she leaps at the chance to join their technicolor ranks… but when she transforms, she learns she isn’t fated to be a daring do-gooder, but rather a villain on the side of evil! At first, she tries to quit her new gig as the leader of the local baddies, but she quickly realizes she enjoys it and is a total natural at tormenting the magical girls she loves so much. With both a bang and a whimper, Hiragi’s journey as a magical-girl-tormenting sadist has begun!
Gushing over Magical Girls has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 魔法少女にあこがれて, I Admire Magical Girls, and..., Mahoako
17. Kimi to Idol Precure♪
The main character, Sakura Uta, is a second-year middle school student who loves to sing. One day, she meets the fairy Purirun that has come to search for the Legendary Protectors, Idol Precure! Purirun's hometown, KirakiLand has been plunged into total darkness by Darkine, the boss of the Chokkiri Gang. Meanwhile, the sparkles of the townspeople are being stolen by the Chokkiri Gang... it's a huge pinch!
"I want to make it sparkle sparkly! Here is my song!" - With this determination, Uta transforms into the Legendary Protector, Cure Idol! She sings, dances, and gives fan service, making it sparkle no matter how pitch-black it is!
You and Idol Precure♪ is currently airing and will have 49 Episodes. It is also Known as: キミとアイドルプリキュア♪, Kimi to Idol Precure♪
16. Motto! Ojamajo Doremi
After the losing of magical ability to become witches, they once again become them. But, now they have to go through tests from the Witches of the Witch World. They also meet a new member, from New York, U.S. comes Momoko (the yellow Ojamajo).
More! Useless Witch Doremi has finished airing and it has 50 Episodes. It is also Known as: も〜っと！おジャ魔女どれみ, Motto! Ojamajo Doremi
15. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R
The season is divided into two arcs: One arc being an anime filler (to give Takeuchi Naoko time to make the next manga), and the other arc being the actual Black Moon plot.
The first arc shows Usagi and Co. having their memories restored from the first season. Their enemies are a pair of aliens, Ail and Ann, who are seeking human energy to restore their life tree. Mamoru had yet to recover his memories and he appeared as the Moonlight Knight rather than Tuxedo Kamen. This arc only lasted for 13 episodes.
The second arc introduces Chibi-Usa, a little girl from the future who is searching for the Silver Crystal. The new enemies are the Black Moon Clan, comprising of the Ayakashi sisters (Cooan, Beruche, Karaberas, and Petz), Rubeus, Safir, Esmeraude, Prince Demando, and Wiseman. They too want the Silver Crystal so that they can take over the future. The Sailor Senshi's adventure continues...
Sailor Moon R has finished airing and it has 43 Episodes. It is also Known as: 美少女戦士セーラームーン R, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R
14. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Tsukino Usagi is a 14-year-old girl in junior high. She's ditzy, whiny, and a crybaby. She often flunks her tests, and she is always scolded by her family. However after a bad day, Usagi is surprised to encounter a black cat that can talk! The cat, Luna, grants Usagi the power to transform into Sailor Moon, a fighter who is to save the world against the Dark Kingdom and its evil ruler, Queen Beryl.
Of course, Usagi can't do it alone, and there are others who will help her on the way...
Sailor Moon has finished airing and it has 46 Episodes. It is also Known as: 美少女戦士セーラームーン, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
13. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
The young girls of Mitakihara happily live their lives, occasionally fighting off evil, but otherwise going about their peaceful, everyday routines. However, Homura Akemi feels that something is wrong with this unusually pleasant atmosphere—though the others remain oblivious, she can't help but suspect that there is more to what is going on than meets the eye: someone who should not exist is currently present to join in on their activities.Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari follows Homura in her struggle to uncover the painful truth behind the mysterious circumstances, as she selfishly and desperately fights for the sake of her undying love in this despair-ridden conclusion to the story of five magical girls.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ 叛逆の物語, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika Movie 3, Magical Girl Madoka Magica Movie 3
12. Sasaki to Pi-chan
Tired and unfulfilled by his dead-end job, Sasaki decides to adopt Peeps, an adorable pet Java sparrow. Peeps, however, is really Piercarlo, a powerful sage from another world! After Peeps bestows Sasaki with magic and the ability to cross worlds, the two decide to export household items for profit in pursuit of a leisurely lifestyle. But when Sasaki’s new magic gets him mixed up in a whole other kind of supernatural struggle back in Japan, will it destroy his chances at realizing the relaxing life of his dreams?
Sasaki and Peeps has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 佐々木とピーちゃん, Sasaki to Pi-chan
11. Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai Shite Ita.
The story centers on Mira, the clever brains behind an evil organization that invades and destroys everything in its path. One day, a magical girl named Byakuya Mimori decides to stand up to the organization, and Mira falls in love with her at first sight.
The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。, This is the first, and probably final, loose hostile relation.
10. Selector Spread WIXOSS
Get ready for the thrilling second season of the WIXOSS series! Immerse yourself in a game where special cards called LRIGs—cards that possess personalities and wills of their own—can change your life forever. Teenager Ruko holds one of these rare cards, and if she wins, her wish will be granted. But what happens if she loses?
Selector Spread WIXOSS has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: selector spread WIXOSS, Selector Spread WIXOSS
9. Mahou Shoujo Site
Asagiri Aya is a young girl who has fallen victim to bullies at her school. Looking for a way to escape her troubles, she looks to the internet for distraction, when a mysterious website called "Magical Girl Site" appears. Simply viewing the page is all it takes to hurtle Aya headlong into the deadly world of the Magical Girl Apocalypse. There, it’s fight or die, against a seemingly endless array of savagely adorable, frilly-skirted killing machines, each armed with magical powers and an unquenchable thirst for blood and chaos.
Magical Girl Site has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 魔法少女サイト, Magical Girl Site
8. Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden (TV) 2nd Season
2nd Season of Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden TV series
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Season 2 has finished airing and it has 8 Episodes. It is also Known as: マギアレコード 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ外伝 (TV), Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden (TV) 2nd Season
7. Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden
Few people know the truth: the world is safe thanks to the Magical Girls who are forced to slay Witches. Even though these girls are putting their lives on the line for a wish, rumors say they can be saved in Kamihama City. That’s where Iroha Tamaki is headed in search of answers. She can’t remember the wish she made to Kyubey, but a shadowy figure haunts her dreams.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: マギアレコード 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ外伝, Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden
6. Selector Infected WIXOSS
It's hard being the new girl, and Ruuko Kominato knows this better than anyone. She has yet to make any new friends after moving to a new town. Her brother sees her struggling and gives her a deck for the popular trading card game WIXOSS, hoping that it would help Ruuko connect with other people and forge new friendships.
In Selector Infected WIXOSS, each WIXOSS deck comes equipped with a LRIG card, which serves as a player's avatar during matches. It all seems pretty straightforward…except for one thing. The girl drawn on Ruuko's card moves and talks! Is that normal? She soon finds out when a fellow student at her school approaches her and challenges her to a WIXOSS battle. Over the course of their match, Ruuko learns a few things. First of all, she is a Selector, a special girl who is gifted with a living LRIG. Secondly, Selectors have the opportunity to make a wish come true. But, finally, if they lose three matches, they forfeit their chance to realize a wish and instead become cursed. Ruuko's fight for her heart's desire begins now!
selector infected WIXOSS has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: selector infected WIXOSS, Selector Infected WIXOSS
5. Tokyo Mew Mew New ♡
The scientists of the μ(Mew) Project use DNA of endangered species to create a team of heroines imbued with amazing super-human abilities. One of them, Ichigo Momomiya, awakens to discover she is armed with all the skills of a Iriomote cat. Ichigo must band together with other Mew Mew girls to repel an alien incursion, all the while hiding their thrilling double lives from friends and family.
Tokyo Mew Mew New ♡ has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 東京ミュウミュウ にゅ～♡, Tokyo Mew Mew New ♡
4. Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Sixth Season
After Hawk Moth's disappearance, a new cycle begins.
Ladybug and Cat Noir must face a new enemy – mysterious, worrying, elusive, and yet close to them. Very close, but they have no idea.
Marinette and Adrien too have never been so close to each other, but that does not necessarily make their everyday life a bed of roses, for they keep secrets from each other. The biggest secret being that they still do not know that they are Ladybug and Cat Noir.
In a new and exemplary green Paris, in the heart of a new and revolutionary school, our heroes are about to experience a school year full of emotions and revelations.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Sixth Season is currently airing and will have 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Sixth Season
3. Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season
The third and final season of Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden.
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season has finished airing and it has 4 Episodes. It is also Known as: Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden Final Season - Asaki Yume no Akatsuki, マギアレコード 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ外伝 Final SEASON ‐浅き夢の暁‐, Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season - Dawn of a Shallow Dream
2. Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid
Set four years after StrikerS, Nanoha finally has time to get off her feet. Now explore the Nanoha world in Vivio Takamichi's shoes and her device, Sacred Heart.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 魔法少女リリカルなのはViVid, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid
1. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Shorts
Collection of promotional shorts for MLP: FIM
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Shorts has finished airing and it has 5 Episodes. It is also Known as: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Shorts
