Magic of Stella English Sub & Dub

About Magic of Stella

Meet Magic of Stella (ステラのまほう), a comedy and slice of life anime by SILVER LINK. (2016). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Tamaki's really excited about going to high school, but she's not sure what kind of club she longs to join… until she crosses paths with three girls who are making their own computer games! Remembering how she loved making board games when she was little, Tamaki takes the plunge and joins the group as their new artist.

As things develop, now she, programmer Shiina, writer Ayame and composer Kayo are in a frantic race to finish their game in time to show at the big "doujin" conventions. Meeting their deadlines won't be easy, especially since Tamaki has to learn on the job and Aya keeps getting distracted writing steamy love scenes. Where there's a will there's a way, and with the help of a bunch of talented friends, they just might be able to make it in time!

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Tamaki Honda (Maria Naganawa) and Kayo Fujikawa (Aoi Yuuki) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

SILVER LINK. is the studio behind Magic of Stella, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Maria Naganawa voicing Tamaki Honda gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.