Magic of Stella

About Magic of Stella

Magic of Stella (ステラのまほう) blends comedy and slice of life by SILVER LINK. (2016). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. 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 meets 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.

Along the way, 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 allies, they just might be able to make it in time!

As a comedy title, 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

Animation is handled by SILVER LINK., so the studio's house style defines how Magic of Stella looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Maria Naganawa as Tamaki Honda, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.