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I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl (Pilot Animatic) - Reaction (Full)
🕑 Added 2025-03-11 14:13:03 +0000 UTChttps://vimeo.com/1064681282?share=copy
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Zefram Mann
"His legs was like... like linguini!" "Fuck yo cafeteria wall, buy a new one! What about mah leeeegs?!" In all seriousness though, I had an idea for a self-referential magical girl story in the 2000s that never went anywhere, but this... this is SO much better. It has such an appealing style and original take on the genre. I really hope it becomes a regular series.
Connie Clemons
The magical girl genre tends to be sapphic so I wouldn’t be surprised. I do love how different this is though.
Perla Bernache
One things that’s funny is the Kira is voice by an actor that’s has played a magical girl. Bennett Abara voiced sailor Jupiter in sailor moon since 2014
ItsSimmeRin
Well that was incredibly cute
Animegirl
I was hesitant to watch it at first, but then I watched it & got hooked.
A Magic Duck
I also want to say that I am pleased and not at all surprised that you’re the first reactor to consider a possible romance between A & Z. Like the end credits are Zira just staring longingly at Aika while the end theme sings a whole damn love song.
Joey Quixote
Ah! Wasn't aware of that. Zira is also she/they. And while Aika isn't confirmed, I doubt they'll have Zira crush on a straight girl.
man-of-bvz1n3ss
Or at least that Zira has a crush on Aika. They're still in the slow part of the slowburn before the fire starts.
man-of-bvz1n3ss
Four, not three. Hoshi is non-binary, Zira is sapphic in some form, and Miss and Devoid are lesbians.
A Magic Duck
I have been waiting for this reaction. I can’t wait for more of this show.
Ryan Porter
Love a good trope subversion. *poof*
og.monstr
Yes, I'm so happy you reacted to it, I love it so much! 🤩😍 And yes, of course, I'm all for Aikira (or Zaika). Furthermore, Kiana definitely manages to scratch that TOH itch, I've no doubts that PPPIDWTBAMG is going to fill that longing in our hearts.
Vex Valor
Kiana also mentioned that I Don't Want to be a Magical Girl is meant to be a commentary about balancing work and personal life.
Ferret
You clocking Eclipse's VA as really good is fitting, his name is Aleks Le and he's shot to stardom in anime voice acting over the last few years specifically because of his incredibly smooth voice.
SauceyRed
Looked this pilot up right after I got the notification for this. Will definitely check it out, had never heard of it or the creator until now lmao, thanks Elijah.
{L} Frances
Awww, I'm so glad Elijah reacted to this! It's so sweet & fun and I absolutely wanna see Kiana make it a full series!
Spyko
I've watched it a couple time and didn't noticed she wrote the A in Aika like a star; nice catch
Vex Valor
I have been following the creator of this for years and she has been drawing these characters for awhile, so I was so excited when she announced that there was going to be an animatic for them. She had a tight budget and just wanted to get the idea out there which is why she decided only one scene would be fully colored and animated to show what it would look like if it was. The creator is Kiana Khansmith who is a lesbian and confirmed that Zira is in love with Aika. Their teacher Miss is also a lesbian. (There is a cute comic she drew of Zira and Miss talking about being queer) Also the star's name is Hoshi not Koshi. Hoshi is Japanese for star. Kiana posted character profiles for Aika, Zira, Hoshi, Eclipse, Miss, and the villain Lady DeVoid https://x.com/kianamaiart/status/1897874861445595663
Bailey
Wasn't expecting a reaction to this, but I'm glad you did because it's really cute!
Andy
From what I've heard, the "pilot" was originally made more as a stand-alone challenge project rather than something with concrete plans for a series, but the creator has expressed interest in doing more with the story, especially after all the positive attention it's been getting
Joey Quixote
Creator Kiana Khansmith has made NO secret of wanting this to be a queer story. Seriously, follow her on Bluesky (kianamai.bsky.social) for cute little comics and art happening off screen. Of the 6 main characters presented here (Aika, Zira, Hoshi, Miss, Eclipse, and Lady Devoid), Kiana has confirmed 3 are LGBTQIA+. We knew you'd love it! And I'm glad you picked up on Zira looking at Aika during the credits. Pair that with the song. Sounds like she's shopping this out in the hopes of landing a deal. I know I'm responsible for more than a handful of those 2.5 million views! IT'S SO GOOD! (Additionally, I started following Kiana when she was releasing her HanaMusa comics. An adorable little sapphic love story between Jessie (25) and Ash's mom Delia (29) from the Pokémon franchise. One more reason to follow her!)
FullmetalNinja25
And yes, the Creator Kiana Khansmith has said Aika and Zira are a thing. :)
David Johnson
So many magical battles could be shortened with the use of a lead pipe.
Liam Gradwell
Yes Elijah! Glad you love this, because I do. Hope this becomes a series, because I think we all need more. Dana Terrace certainly does. 🤩🥳🌈💜
The Akimbo Knight
Was soooo hoping you’d react to this. Absolutely hope this becomes a full on show
FullmetalNinja25
The sudden jump in Animation when Aika beats the shit out of Eclipse with a pipe is what's known as a "Vertical Slice", basically a "proof of concept" reel.
