Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Magic is so Easy (Vol. 2)

Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Magic is so Easy (Vol. 2)


Starring:Misty Daniels, Jamie McGonnigal, Kevin Collins, Nicole Tieri, Lisa Ortiz, Mike Pollock, Michael Sinterniklaas, Suzanne Gilad, Jason O'Connell, Takehito Koyasu, Doug Bost, Akio Ôtsuka, Atsuko Tanaka, Brian Morey, Michelle Newman (II), Stacey Williams, Michael Silvernickle, Adam Snyder (III), Tomohiro Nishimura, Hiroko Konishi
Director: Junichi Sato
Studio: Anime Works
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
The life of a normal high school student couldn't be complete without an army of shiny alien robots with inscrutable goals and unlimited firepower. Luckily, Earth has the Magic User's Club, ready to use their magic to benefit mankind. Unfortunately, magic may help against alien invaders, but it's not powerful enough to help Sae with homework and high school romance!
Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Boxed Set
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not as good as it sounded
  • Not what you think.
  • Underrated Anime
  • Magic Users Club takes the cake!
  • very funny, but watch more than once.
 Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Boxed Set
Starring: Magic Users Club
Manufacturer: Anime Works
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ASIN: B000083C4L
Release Date: 2003-04-29

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Before Harry Potter entered Hogwarts Academy, a few students at Kitanohashi High School began using magic to challenge an alien ship that landed on Earth. Takeo, the president of the Magic Club, is a bespectacled nerd who wants to impress girls; the androgynous/transvestite vice president, Aburatsubo, flirts with Takeo. The newest member of the club is enthusiastic but klutzy Sae, who keeps ignoring the efforts of her best friend, Nanaka to get her to quit the club.This slapstick teen comedy began as a six-part OVA in 1996, which was followed the next year by a 13-episode broadcast series. Magic User's Club offers an unremarkable array of characters and standard jokes about cleavage and girl's underwear. The one original touch is the way Takeo's face turns into a sign when he's thinking. It's silly and mildly funny, but hardly memorable. (Rated 13 and older: violence, risqué humor) --Charles Solomon

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not as good as it sounded.......2004-05-09

This was on my wish list because other reviews made it sound so good. It was recommended because I liked Love Hina and Kiki's Delivery Service. Unfortunately, Magic User's Club just barely doesn't make the grade.

It looks like the creators wanted to make a space epic, then decided to turn it into a romantic comedy, and finally had to settle with a wacky fanservice comedy. The first episode suffers a few changes of tone before one of the main characters is defined enough to understand him.

I'm watching it with my two daughters, currently aged 6 and 9. They don't understand the more mature moments, but if that sort of thing offends you you'll definitely want to avoid this show, especially with its homosexual overtones.

There's just enough plot and character development to keep me watching until the end. It's generally cute, despite the whiny nature of its female lead. There are better things to watch with your kids.

Especially with only two episodes on each of the first three disks, these DVDs will go on my "trade" shelf.

5 out of 5 stars Not what you think........2003-04-22

This is one of the best anime series out there.
Totally underrated and under-appreciated.
Its likening to Sailor Moon is not unprecedented. (Ikuko Itoh and Junichi Sato were key creators in both.)
It is true you only get 2 Episodes on each of the first 3 discs (the OVA) but don't believe reviews that say it's too short. There are 14 episodes from Maho Tsukai TV (made after the OVA) on discs 4 to 7 which makes this a longer series than Serial Experiments Lain and/or Hellsing and at this price, a much better buy!

5 out of 5 stars Underrated Anime.......2003-01-13

Magic User's Club (Maho Tsukai Tai) is one of those anime titles that hasn't really made a big name for itself. Which is a shame as the animation is top notch on the OVA episodes. (1-6 on DVDs 1, 2 and 3) This is thanks to the input of Ikuko Ito (Sailor Moon , R, S and SuperS) This is the work she made instead of staying to work on Sailor Moon Stars. The colours are bold and cheerful and the animation is smooth and fun.
The series itself comes in two parts; The OVA episodes and the TV episodes. The OVA is far better visually and by means of storyline, but both are funny and follow the exploits of humourous and loveable characters.
This is a series that should be more popular but isn't. Something I attribute to the 'more mature' content and the sub-standard english language version. Luckily the japanese dialogue version with english subtitles is selectable.
Anyone who enjoys the likeable aspects of Sailor Moon and the adult humour of Uncut episodes of Tenchi Muyo! will love this series. (and the subbed version features the voice talent of Masaya Onosaka who has played Jadeite in Sailor Moon and Vash The Stampede from Trigun)

5 out of 5 stars Magic Users Club takes the cake!.......2002-08-05

Magic Users Club gives off the feeling that its going to be a cheap anime, with some good laughs. Actually, the animation is great, and it's insanely funny. It's always a bit weird, but they manage to pull everything together to make it great. This is the best new anime out there and a MUST SEE! Everyone I know that has watched it LOVES it, and it's growing in popularity!

5 out of 5 stars very funny, but watch more than once........2002-08-03

This series took me a while to get into. It's sort of confusing if you don't pay attention to every single episode.

One day, a giant bell comes out of the sky and takes over the world. But people quickly learned that if they did nothing, the bell would leave them along. so now a few years later, everyone is used to it. Takakura, president of the magic users club (a deerly under-rated club which has to borrow space from the manga club) likes to impress the female members, and accidentally promises to destroy the bell himself.

Usually eveyone just ignores Takakura's boasts, but this time Sae (a new female member) get's jazzed up and convinces them to go and tackle the bell, ewven though they can't even fly their brooms yet.

Alot has to happen in the first episode, so the characters start out rather flat and simple. But as the show progresses they become much more 3-dimensional. The english dub is also fairly decent. Something rare these days. Lisa Ortez gives a fine performance as always, and Jammie McGoginal does a bang up job as Takakura (the perverted club president).

As for the Dvd, it's very well put together and has some good features such as creditless openings and artwork. Also, from disk 2 through the end, each dvd has an outtake reel with the english dub actors. A rare and hilarious feature that more anime should have. They even have a "slates" reel which are the original japanese text scenes (they put text over some so you can understand what's going on, so they included the original scenes as a bonus).

if you're looking for mindless entertainment, this is it. If you like perverted jokes, this is it. If you like a fun story, this is it. If you like serious stories with blood and guts, look someplace else.
Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - I'll Follow You (Vol. 1)
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    		Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - I'll Follow You (Vol. 1)
    Starring: Magic Users Club
    Manufacturer: Anime Works
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    ASIN: B000056KN0
    Release Date: 2001-03-27

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    Before Harry Potter entered Hogwarts Academy, a few students at Kitanohashi High School began using magic to challenge an alien ship that landed on Earth. Takeo, the president of the Magic Club, is a bespectacled nerd who wants to impress girls; the androgynous/transvestite vice president, Aburatsubo, flirts with Takeo. The newest member of the club is enthusiastic but klutzy Sae, who keeps ignoring the efforts of her best friend, Nanaka to get her to quit the club.This slapstick teen comedy began as a six-part OVA in 1996, which was followed the next year by a 13-episode broadcast series. Magic User's Club offers an unremarkable array of characters and standard jokes about cleavage and girl's underwear. The one original touch is the way Takeo's face turns into a sign when he's thinking. It's silly and mildly funny, but hardly memorable. (Rated 13 and older: violence, risqué humor) --Charles Solomon

    Description

    The Magic User's Club, Takakura, Akane, Sae, Aburatsubo,and Nanaka are the only ones on Earth who can oppose the alien threat. This situation calls for drastic action, and the entire Magic Club is prepared to get as far away as possible and retreat to the beach. However, when Miyama shows up, Takakura wonders if fighting aliens would be more relaxing!
    Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Magic is so Easy (Vol. 2)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Good
    • Another two great episodes!
    • The plot thickens
    		 Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Magic is so Easy (Vol. 2)
    Starring: Misty Daniels , Jamie McGonnigal , Kevin Collins , Nicole Tieri , and Lisa Ortiz
    Director: Junichi Sato
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    ASIN: B00005AFSH
    Release Date: 2001-05-29

    Description

    The life of a normal high school student couldn't be complete without an army of shiny alien robots with inscrutable goals and unlimited firepower. Luckily, Earth has the Magic User's Club, ready to use their magic to benefit mankind. Unfortunately, magic may help against alien invaders, but it's not powerful enough to help Sae with homework and high school romance!

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Good.......2003-02-11

    There was some very interesting information about Takakura's past, and how he became a magician.
    We also found out how these two reporters fit into the main story.

    5 out of 5 stars Another two great episodes!.......2001-08-22

    I know these DVD's only have two episodes per, but this is one of the few shows I buy despite that. (And don't worry, the TV episodes which begin after the 3rd DVD will have 100mins per).

    In these episodes we see Akane-chan push her luck a little too far with the magic, narrowly missing being taken prisoner by the Bell, and we get a glimpse into Takeo-kun's past when the gang go to a training camp at the beach.

    Some brilliant Aburatsubo and Takeo interaction, with Sae (the star) being her usual annoying self.

    Can't wait for the last two eps of this quality OAV!

    5 out of 5 stars The plot thickens.......2001-02-27

    Now that all the main characters have been introdueced, it's time to really get into the story with these next two episodes. In these episodes, we get to see some very nice moments and more perversion than you can stand! The funniest episode of the entire OAV is on this disc: the flying underwear episode. So if you're prepared to laugh your head off (and cry your eyes out), this is the must-get volume.
    Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Believe in Yourself (Vol. 3)
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      		Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Believe in Yourself (Vol. 3)
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      ASIN: B00005IBSX
      Release Date: 2001-07-31

      Description

      The alien menace draws near, searching for the source of magic on Earth. Minawa, the reporter, suspects this, and enlists Akane's help. She attempts a very dangerous spell at his request, contacting the alien mind itself! Will she finally uncover the invader's true motives, or will the power of the alien mind destroy her?
      Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Should I Do (Vol. 7)
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        		Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - Should I Do (Vol. 7)
        Starring: Misty Daniels , Jamie McGonnigal , Kevin Collins , Nicole Tieri , and Lisa Ortiz
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        Release Date: 2002-04-30
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          		Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - A Magic Kiss (Vol. 6)
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            ASIN: B00005O5AT
            Release Date: 2001-11-13
            Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - I Wanna Do More (Vol. 4)
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              		Magic User's Club! (Maho Tsukai Tai) - I Wanna Do More (Vol. 4)
              Starring: Misty Daniels , Jamie McGonnigal , Kevin Collins , Nicole Tieri , and Lisa Ortiz
              Director: Junichi Sato
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              ASIN: B00005LMAW
              Release Date: 2001-09-25

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              The broadcast series of Magic User's Club picks up where the OVA left off in 1997, with Takeo, Aburatsubo, Sae, and Nanaka causing new trouble. The space bell has been transformed into a giant cherry tree, so the club members cope with fairly mundane problems, rather than alien mecha attacks. In "Sae, the Bathroom, and the Door," a teleportation spell goes haywire, causing doors to lead to unexpected places--Takeo's refrigerator opens into Sae's bathroom, while Nanaka's closet connects to Aburatsubo's attic. But most of the humor quickly falls into formulae: people overhear lines that suggest Aburatsubo is seducing Takeo, but the reality is relatively innocent. Takeo goes into spasms of lust at the sight of the manga club president's redoubtable bustline (or the thought of a girl); Sae stumbles and bumbles along, but comes out on top. (Rated 13 and older: violence, nudity, risqué humor) --Charles Solomon

              Description

              The aliens have been defeated, and the Bell has been transformed into a gigantic cherry tree. Now, the brave Magic User's Club must reconvene to deal with a new problem. Sae, Nanaka, Takeo and Aburatsubo are all on the case. Akane would be with them, of course, but she has a date. And, what is the problem our intrepid Magic Club must solve? Well, apparently some inconsiderate persons left a skyscraper sized cherry tree in the middle of Tokyo, and it's become a major inconvenience to everyone in the city. Even though they have no idea who could have done such a thing, the Club feels strangely responsible and spring into action!

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