Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Vol. 1

by Sekka Iwata, Yu Aoki (Illustrator)

Overview

Kana Sakuragi is an excellent candidate for the job. Any job! She’s motivated and organized, and has a fantastic memory. So why has she interviewed at over 15 companies without receiving a single offer? She’s trying to keep a positive attitude, but it seems like her bad luck is only getting worse when a monster crashes her latest interview. As havoc ensues, she finds herself helping the magical girl who comes to their rescue and ends up with more than just her life in return. Meet the newest magical girl at Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781974745036
Publisher:	VIZ Media LLC
Publication date:	03/19/2024
Series:	Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	198
Sales rank:	371,820
File size:	105 MB
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About the Author

Sekka Iwata’s previous manga Sekai no Owari no Penfriend (Pen Pal at the End of the World) was serialized in Shonen Jump+ in 2021. Iwata’s manga Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. won third place in the Web category of the Manga Awards.

Yu Aoki made his debut in 2012 with the one-shot “Minamo Utsu” (Everyone Is Depressed), which won the Excellence Award in the 379th Young Magazine Monthly Rookie Manga Awards in Monthly Young Magazine. His series Bakarei Dogs (Back-Alley Dogs) was serialized in Young Magazine in 2014. His series Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. has been serialized in Shonen Jump+ since 2022.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2024

Gr 7 Up—In a world where magical girl companies are plentiful, Koshigaya and the startup Magilumiere Magical Girl Company are in need of a second magical girl for their tiny staff. On the other side of things is Sakuragi, who has had a string of failed interviews and can't seem to find her place in the corporate world. During her latest interview, her path crosses with Koshigaya, and she finds a sense of belonging with Magilumiere. This title explores magical girls in a corporate structure, but the end hints at some dark themes to be explored in later volumes. There is a good balance with story building sequences and magical fights. The art style is very kinetic, and the characters are expressive and interestingly designed, though readers will have to wait to discover the true intentions of The Boss's clothing choices, which are noted in volume one as a man "cosplaying as a Magical Girl." VERDICT This fresh take on the magical girl genre could be a great starting point for new manga readers and a fun read for longtime fans.—Sara Smith

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