Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 1 by Ken Akamatsu

Others point to the set up of the series making the classic 'shipping' tendencies within such manga moot. Similarly, Love Hina took a turn for the surreal during its later run. Some feel the current turn in mood for the manga reflects Akamatsu's 'real' vision of the series, and the initial setup was just a ruse to placate the publishers expecting a bishōjo series. This coupled with the initial comments of Akamatsu that he specifically wanted to do something 'different' than Love Hina has fueled fan speculation. The series, while initially appearing to be another bishōjo work like Love Hina, has progressed into a mix of bishōjo, shōnen action, fantasy, horror, romance and comedy. His main relationship is with Asuna Kagurazaka, his student and roommate, who dislikes him initially but later accepts him as a friend and becomes his guardian, helping find clues about his father and his life. The series details his time and adventures in Japan as he gains acceptance and respect from his students, helps them in their problems, and faces magical threats from inside and outside Mahora Academy. The task will not be easy, however, as Negi will become a teacher to a middle school class of 31 older girls, each very special in her own way.

That duty is to become an English teacher at Mahora Academy in Japan. Negi's reason for becoming a Magister Magi is to find his father, Nagi Springfield, the legendary mage also known as the 'Thousand Master' who many believe to be dead.Īfter graduating from the Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, he is given a duty as a cover in the real world, and training, before he actually becomes a Magister Magi. Negi Springfield is a ten year old wizard from Wales who dreams of becoming a Magister Magi (Latin 'Master Mage'), special wizards who use their powers to help normal people using covers such as working for NGOs. Additionally, two OVAs have been released, produced by Shaft and GANSIS, who had also produced an alternate retelling of the series, Negima!?. The anime, produced by XEBEC, aired in the first half of 2005 and is being released in the US by FUNimation Entertainment. Del Rey Manga is publishing the English translated version. The manga is currently being published by Kodansha and serialized in Shonen Magazine in Japan.

Negima!: Magister Negi Magi, known in Japan as Magical Teacher Negima! (魔法先生ネギま!, Mahō Sensei Negima!) is a manga and anime series by Ken Akamatsu (known for his best selling title Love Hina) which contains a large amount of fan service/ ecchi scenes. OVA: Mahō Sensei Negima! Summer Special!? OVA: Mahō Sensei Negima! Spring Special!? OVA: Mahō Sensei Negima! Introduction Film 37, with 355 total chapters (as of March, 2012)

Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Vol. 1 by Ken Akamatsu