Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl (PILOT ANIMATIC)
Added 2025-03-12 17:00:10 +0000 UTCPlease go and watch this fantastic 11 minute short before watching my reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf7bsmT-Jn0
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Ooh black girl magic? Count me in
Daphne O'Reilly
2025-03-19 01:55:01 +0000 UTC"Damn, his legs is like linguini."
Zefram Mann
2025-03-15 12:47:02 +0000 UTCAiko trying to be "normal" also has some Webby trying to be "normal" vibes.
David Johnson
2025-03-15 02:48:22 +0000 UTCGET YOUR HOPES UP GIRL THEY GAY!
Hulk Lover
2025-03-14 01:55:19 +0000 UTCI've been a fan of Kiana's work for a while now! She made a bunch of JessiexDelia art (practically propelled the ship to what it is now) and also worked on an official Pokemon show about the TCG. I follow her on Tumblr, so I got to watch the whole development of this pilot from the first concept art to extra comics and doodles to what it is now! I'm so excited for her and for this show, and I hope we get to see more!
Hulk Lover
2025-03-14 01:32:47 +0000 UTCAlso about minor work laws in America, they can be radically different from state to state. In my state, you need to be at least 14 to have a job and how many hours and when you can work is strictly controlled. Then at 16 the rules are more lax. Because of that, it's very hard to find a job at 14 or 15 because most work places won't even bother. But that is just my state. There are states with even less child labor laws.
Vex Valor
2025-03-13 23:17:39 +0000 UTCIsn’t it amazing that an animatic managed to gain a million views so quickly? Will you be following Far Fetched now that it’s starting its Kickstarter? I know it’s not much to react to at the moment; but it’s been in steady development by Ashley Nichols and Dave Capdeville who worked on Hazbin and Lackadaisy. Ashley is also Zooble on Digital Circus.
Connor Howell
2025-03-13 18:34:03 +0000 UTCHappy to assure you that Zira is in love with Aika and LGBT rep is confirmed. The teacher is also a lesbian. I have been following the creator Kiana Khansmith for years and she is a lesbian. She has been drawing the characters for awhile now and definitely check her out. She has posted character profiles for Aika, Zira, Hoshi, Eclipse, Miss, and Lady DeVoid as well as short comics. Also Zira's pronouns are she/they.
Vex Valor
2025-03-13 17:49:47 +0000 UTCAh, getting excited for Bismuth to drop oml- I know from her workstream that it’s already recorded, so feel comfortable saying: Aw. Look at Mosco from the past! So naive, so unaware of the Torment™️ to come! :’3c Bismuth is An Episode™️ lol. ;3
Ríon
2025-03-13 16:16:24 +0000 UTCI love how both you and Elijah got queer vibes between them but from two DIFFERENT moments! Haha, discuss. 👀 Elijah noticed the end animation bashful staring/look-away, while you were all up in them beautiful lyrics lol. As others have said, yeah… don’t think you are barking up the wrong tree. ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ 🏳️🌈 Here’s to it being picked up and/or funded! 🤞 Damn, also I just love the dynamic of Zira’s stoic outside but pure giggly fangirl inside, vs Aika’s bubbly exterior and stone-cold, done-with-everyone’s-shit “magical girl” persona. It’s just: mwah. :3
Ríon
2025-03-13 12:26:42 +0000 UTCOh, I didn't know that.
Arianod
2025-03-13 10:57:47 +0000 UTCI saw; it is complete!! 🎉 Also, gentle reminder that Morgan uses they/them pronouns
FernAndGames
2025-03-13 08:46:58 +0000 UTCYour reaction to the crowbar beatdown was hilariously epic. And the lyrics of the outro are definitely from Zera's perspective. As the credits are scrolling, you'll notice Aika is looking into the starry sky...but Zera gazes at Aika two or three times....without ever muttering a word. And even when Aika points into the distance, Zera doesn't immediately shift her gaze.
Brian Woods
2025-03-13 04:42:18 +0000 UTCWhat color is "fucking intrigued"? I can't find that crayon on the Crayola website. I see your "I was a loser in high school" and raise you "I ate lunch alone every day and I liked it!" I love the dichotomy of the very cute character design and the high school vibe. It's a wonderful contradiction, like pineapple on p****. You went to Catholic school? Oh, Warrior Nun and Mrs. Davies must be deeply conflicting shows...
Ryan Porter
2025-03-13 02:48:21 +0000 UTCThe SOUND that you made when you saw the shins. I'm still laughing.
TheMadDragon
2025-03-13 02:28:16 +0000 UTCIn her Q&A, the creator said she had intended this to be just part of her portfolio and apparently she was just pitching some things to a studio last... week? month? but that she probably does intend to turn this into something now given all of the interest (including studio interest (including big studios)). So if it happens, it probably won't be indie actually. Still support indie animation! But let's also support this series if it keeps its heart (which I very much hope and somewhat expect).
K
2025-03-13 01:53:02 +0000 UTCI don't know if she'll replace Kagari Hibana (The Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant Used to be Enemies) for my favorite magical girl... But she's up there with Sailor Uranus
Porpoise Power
2025-03-13 01:46:11 +0000 UTCKiana just did a Q&A livestream.
Marion Ette
2025-03-13 01:39:55 +0000 UTCNah you’re right Mosco, the gay undertones are intentional! :) Also the creator herself is a lesbian, so expect more gay stuff
beep bop
2025-03-13 01:20:42 +0000 UTCmagical girl transformation sound effect is definitely a queef. (Sorry)
Porpoise Power
2025-03-13 01:15:12 +0000 UTCCheck out her channel, it's already out! :D
Arianod
2025-03-13 01:06:52 +0000 UTCSeconding Punch Punch Forever! :D
Arianod
2025-03-13 01:05:51 +0000 UTClol, just yesterday I was dropping comments on everybody's channels (you, Elijah, Morgan) asking to check this out ^^ GOD, I hope it gets picked up!!! Would love to see it become a whole show <3
Arianod
2025-03-13 01:05:02 +0000 UTCLove seeing representation for others in media, ive watched so many PoC reaction to this animatic pilot and it just makes my heart happy knowing others get to see themselves in a style of show they never got to ask kids/teens/young adults.
Citycrows
2025-03-13 00:27:01 +0000 UTCIf you liked this you should really check out the creators HanaMusa tumblr. Theyve done a whole series of comics about Ash' mom Delia and Jessie from Team Rocket from the Pokemon franchise getting together, and they will make your gay heart sing. https://www.tumblr.com/yamujiburo/714611835849080832/i-probably-should-have-started-doing-this-forever I know you dont really do anime, but there are a few really good gay anime out there I can reccomend. Gundam The Witch From Mercury being probably the best, but Id also reccomend Revolutionary Girl Utena, Princess Principal, Sailor Moon S and MAYBE Symphogear which is very cool and VERY gay, but also very fan servicey.
Levi Tompkins
2025-03-12 23:55:20 +0000 UTCI am loving how huge this pilot has hit it because I follow Kiana on tumblr and she has been making amazing art and story concepts of these characters for months now and this gives me hope that maybe she'll be willing and able to make a full show.
Kellylogs
2025-03-12 22:50:13 +0000 UTCi can see the sapphic animatics using this song already
Willow Arkan
2025-03-12 22:31:20 +0000 UTCwe really need something since toh ended
Willow Arkan
2025-03-12 22:30:38 +0000 UTCit would be really cool, the animation was very good the little we got, so they have talent there as well
Willow Arkan
2025-03-12 22:29:43 +0000 UTCyeah i didn't watch the credits the first time, but this time i kept watching and the way she stares at Aika as Aika looks to the stars. it's super cute
Willow Arkan
2025-03-12 22:28:45 +0000 UTCmagic girl shows seem surprisingly sapphic. at least among the bigger ones. Sailor moon; card captor sakura, with bonus gay guys; Utena, the juggernaut; Madoka Magica; and kinda witch from mercury, though not a traditional magical girl, does follow the Utena story pretty well and there is some magical stuff in that mecha
Willow Arkan
2025-03-12 22:27:02 +0000 UTCah the 2 kind of people: magical girls and not magical girls
Willow Arkan
2025-03-12 22:21:28 +0000 UTCSo... I'm embarrassed to realize just now, after my 4th watching of ii with your reaction, that when Zira said "friends ?", after Aika call her that, that the background have the lesbian flag color... Even if my gaydar knew already that they will be more than friends, especially since I follow the creator work on Bluesky ^^.
Spadeas
2025-03-12 22:15:12 +0000 UTC*Aika
Phoenix Mackenzie
2025-03-12 20:52:35 +0000 UTCYay! You're doing better! I would love to see this one as well! <3
Stellar Kruize
2025-03-12 20:47:18 +0000 UTCI'm so happy how much this has taken off. It feels like classic anime, and a parody of it, while still feeling new. And Aiko is so much fun. I really hope it becomes a series.
Dan_Gaming_Fan
2025-03-12 19:50:41 +0000 UTC“I’ve known these characters for two minutes, and I already love them.” Same Mosco. They are precious. And also, you wanting there to be gay content isn’t as far fetched as you think it is. 🤩🌈🥹💜
Liam Gradwell
2025-03-12 19:40:17 +0000 UTCIt's gayyyyyyyyyyy!~ The concept art for zira calls them the love interest, but crossed out. If it does end up becoming a series they're definitely going to be slow burn
Lilit Booth
2025-03-12 19:38:21 +0000 UTCI'm so very, very happy she decided to cover this!
morthasa
2025-03-12 19:03:42 +0000 UTCOther indie animations that you might enjoy reacting are Punch Punch Forever (two eps out so far), Day Job (3 long eps, and then short skits are out), and Big Top Burger (season1 and 2 are out)! They're all super different and really funny! I love the art for all 3 shows. I'm so glad you reacted to this :D <3 I hope more of this show gets made in the future
Peluche
2025-03-12 18:16:55 +0000 UTCyou're definitely not digging too hard!! The creator has shared and liked a bunch of cute ship art of them <333 Aika and Zuri are so real ahahaha
Peluche
2025-03-12 18:10:26 +0000 UTCIt happened before the pilot even launched because of the extra content on tumblr and Bluesky XD
Phyllis Rowe
2025-03-12 18:05:23 +0000 UTCAs a fellow Brit in their 30s, yes proper gay knowledge was sorely missed.
Jack Middleton
2025-03-12 18:03:15 +0000 UTCAdditionally on her tumblr, she has these awesome drawn comics of Jessie dating Ash's mom from Pokemon and their dynamic! It's pretty funny and sweet!
Pedro D. Nunez
2025-03-12 18:03:07 +0000 UTCTo answer a few of your questions: Yes, it's gay (Zira has a crush on Aika, confirmed by the creator on Bluesky and Tumblr), and Zira's pronouns are She/they :) (The teacher also recently went through a divorce with her wife, so yeah, really gay.)
Phyllis Rowe
2025-03-12 18:02:46 +0000 UTCI love this project, been following the creator's tumblr for awhile now! She's had the characters sheets and little comics up, and on Zira's side, well: https://www.tumblr.com/kianamaiart/761212081827708928/aika-after-approximately-37-cheeses?source=share. You be the judge! (aka creator is queer and has a gf and they are both in the animation business]!
Pedro D. Nunez
2025-03-12 18:00:43 +0000 UTCThe end is cute too because of the seemingly longing look that happens. Glad you watched it.
Eric Wise
2025-03-12 17:58:56 +0000 UTCShe was waling away at him with that pipe...it's surprising that his legs are *that* intact.
David Johnson
2025-03-12 17:55:18 +0000 UTCAs I understand it, there wasn't originally a plan to make this into a series when the animatic was being worked on, it was just a sample project intended to be part of the creator's portfolio for future jobs in animation. But she has expressed interest in continuing work on it sometime after all the positive attention it's gotten
Andy
2025-03-12 17:55:07 +0000 UTCI loved this. Also I wonder how long it will take for people ship Aika and Zira
Jeal Tar
2025-03-12 17:38:58 +0000 UTCTalking about Animatic: Would you be interested in watching the original animatic of The Owl House? It's quite different, but awesome nonetheless and definitely a version I'd really be interested to explore further.
Corvo Joka
2025-03-12 17:38:44 +0000 UTCAwesome to see you react to this~ Also: Glad you recovered well^^
Corvo Joka
2025-03-12 17:36:10 +0000 UTCI was so ready to see you watch this!!!!!
Lunalee
2025-03-12 17:35:31 +0000 UTCYou're not stretching with seeing the rep! Creator Kiana Khansmith (kianamai.bsky.social) has made it no secret that this would be an LGBTQIA+ cartoon. Her social media is FULL of comics she's written on the side featuring these characters to establish lore. Has some nice profiles for the main 6 characters. 4 of these characters are confirmed LGBTQIA+, but this definitely feels like one of those universes where no one is straight. Per the profiles, Zira is actually she/they. And yes, she is crushing on Aika. (Sidenote; Kiana is also the one behind those sapphic comics you may have seen featuring Jessie and Delia from Pokémon.)
Joey Quixote
2025-03-12 17:34:47 +0000 UTCThe end song DEFINITELY sounds gay to me
SammyDaPonk
2025-03-12 17:32:57 +0000 UTCWe got Elijah & Mosco on board, now we just need Morgan to complete the trinity 👏👏👏
FernAndGames
2025-03-12 17:03:15 +0000 UTC
