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An anime adaptation was announced in October 2008. [2] On July 11, 2009, the anime began airing in Japan on the networks BS11, AT-X and Bandai Channel, while also simulcast worldwide via Crunchyroll. It ran for 12 episodes, ending on September 26, 2009. North American licensor Sentai Filmworks released the series on DVD in December 2011. [3]
The opening theme of the anime series was "programming for non-fiction" by Natsuko Aso. The ending theme was "Made in WONDER" by Aki Misato.[ citation needed ]
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References
- ↑ "よくわかる現代魔法 １ ｎｅｗ ｅｄｉｔｉｏｎ／桜坂洋" [Well-understood modern magic 1 new edition / Hiroshi Sakurazaka]. Shueisha (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ↑ "Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahō Light Novels to Be Animated". Anime News Network. October 29, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ↑ "Sentai Filmworks Adds Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou". Anime News Network. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
External links
- Official website for the light novel series (in Japanese)
- Official website for the manga adaptation (in Japanese)
- Official website for the anime adaptation (in Japanese)
- Modern Magic Made Simple (anime) at Anime News Network 's encyclopedia
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 Cover art for the new edition of the first light novel, featuring the main cast of characters | |
| よくわかる現代魔法 (Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahō) | |
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| Original network | BS11, AT-X, Bandai Channel, Kids Station |
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| Original run | July 11, 2009 – September 26, 2009 |
| Episodes | 12 + Special |
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