【Pilot】Evolution of Magical Girl Transformations

[@kimlingtoro]

This video doesn't include all the magical girls, so please check out the complete version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jHcmx8pJ2Yg9U! New Update: The video was removed by the copyright owner! I will work on fixing the issue.

[@Teean64]

Can you please reupload complete version somewhere else since it got taken down? thank you!

[@kimlingtoro]

Hi~ I'm working on it as best as I can. This time, I need to be extra careful about copyright, so it might take some time. Thanks for your patience!😉

[@fireteardrops]

There's no denying Sailor Moon's impact on the magical girl transformation sequences. No matter how many magical girl series I watch, I never get tired of the transformations.

[@sumirenatsuda7630]

Sailor Moon literally redefined the genre. Before it, magical girl shows were focused on lighter escapades and slice of life stories. Sailor Moon brought in Sentai elements and the idea of magical girls as superheroes fighting against evil. It was so popular and successful that it became the archetypal example, and now the "traditional" style of magical girl show is pretty rare. Almost everything is inspired by, plays on, or is a reaction to Sailor Moon in some way. The exception from this video would be Utena, but that's not really a magical girl show to begin with. It's a shoujo/fairy-tale satire and deconstruction.

[@MsCameroonski]

sailor moon was my childhood. every saturday morning 🥹❤

[@shinmegamanzx]

Wow no cutey honey or devil hunter yohko in this vid

[@sandiego2380]

@@sumirenatsuda7630 it sucks that modern day feminists and women still complain and whine about not having decent female characters or anything in tv positively portraying girls ina strong strength when there literally were even back in the 90s.

[@lizduffy9825]

Never gets old for me, either...The evolution of their transformations are the best.

[@tincanowl3735]

I love how Utena sticks out like a sore thumb amongst all these other more upbeat magical girls lmao, the vibe is just so different even compared to modern takes

[@manul_neko]

Utena’s art style is heavily influenced by “underground” theatre. Especially this song, Zettai Unmei Mokujiroku, was made by a theatre music composer, so it sounds different from typical anime songs. Glad to see someone else appreciate Utena and its music.

[@KitKat_293]

@@manul_nekoi know it was also heavily inspired by The Rose of Versailles anime and manga. (though wouldn't be surprised that was inspired by underground theater as well!) it wasn't a magical girl series per say but a wildly popular shojo in the 70s. you can see its influence and aesthetics and explorations of gender in utena and sailor moon for sure

[@DarkNova2010]

Agree! It's not the typical cute uplifting transformation. I recommend checking out Mai Otome's Materialize transformations. They use a dark opera style, also different from the traditional one.

[@atrelanor4876]

Utena was incredible. Like, the traditional magical girl transformation is body-focused, but the Utena transformation is architectural--it's not about her body. Rather, It's about her mental transformation, her mindset, her movement from the academy into a different space where she is the prince (against the conventions of the students before her in the series).

[@bbysadie3]

I love that she was included though. Being a regular staple in the anime I watched. This is a great series. I agree definitely different. But worth being in the mix.

[@lpBren]

i always liked that sakura didnt transform her clothing or anything. easier to keep in mind that although magical, she was also still a 12 year old. and having someone hand make the actual dresses was a nice touch

[@Krahazik]

Sakura didn't have a transformation sequence in the traditional scenes. Her transformation sequence is her best friend shoving her into a family fav or changing room to wear her friend's latest design experiment. It meant that each episode they had to animate her magic use scenes anew for each episode to accommodate the various outfits she wore.

[@uuuuuuuueeeen]

ともよちゃんですわ〜

[@Sonicfalcon16]

Yeah it's something I took from it is mg series don't need transformations if they don't need too

[@NarianMcKennitt]

Y su magia era una magia más real y adulta, las Clamp tienen conocimiento de ocultismo.

[@mafyuki.]

1:22 I always get chills with this transformation sequence, I absolutely love it! sailor moon was truly revolutionary in the mahou shoujo transformation aspect

[@oby547]

It's not really that chilling but I guess it was in the first few seconds of it.

[@luisfillipebeserra2108]

​@@oby547The animation is like the best it could have been in the 90s, for the time it was really chilling

[@theblackcatgirl7013]

I've never watched Sailor Moon, I've never been into shows like Sailor Moon, this is the first time I've ever seen their actual transformation. I got chills seeing it, I was so surprised at the quality of the animation. I really didn't expect it.

[@mizunokioku]

@@oby547 Who called the Party Pooper Patrol here?

[@sarlaihana7647]

I guess precure doesn't included because they had so much transformations

[@WilczycaCzarownica]

Yeah. I know. And every year they make a new Precure anime.

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Precure in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@kimlingtoro]

@@WilczycaCzarownica In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Precure in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@tfae]

The Hugtto transformations are more representative of the 2010s than whatever that LWA thing was.

[@Trotoloko]

​@@tfae Yeah, LWA has no transformation, and arguably, Sakura neither

[@123leyang321]

Damn, no wonder Sailor Moon set THE standard... The difference from what preceded it is like night and day. Holy shit. It's like you going from watching a bunch of animated shorts from a subpar animation studio to watching a full on Disney feature from its renaissance.

[@keriunknown]

Am i the only who liked Revolutionary Girl Utena's transformation? There's just something so gothic about it which i like lol

[@golddisasters]

I love it! The music, the way Anthy really is integral to Utena’s transformation, I think it’s really something special.

[@BatBitesTheBat]

No, you're not. Nobody said that they didn't like it.

[@keriunknown]

@@golddisasters i agree ! :D

[@keriunknown]

@@BatBitesTheBat 😅 i just didnt see the comments anyone talkin about it haha

[@DarkNova2010]

Check out the Mai Otome transformation soundtrack. It's a crazy techno opera song. Mai Hime also has dark themes.

[@kikalcala]

It’s impossible not to be amazed by sailor moon’s transformation, imagine being a little girl back then, we weren’t exposed to that many cgi and special effects stuff, it was basically magic.❤

[@Bachatoro]

The sailor moon and cardcaptor transformations are so nostalgic 🙂

[@kimlingtoro]

@@Bachatoro our childhood >0

[@JadenYukifan28]

I wouldn't say Cardcaptor had an actual Magical transformation.

[@kimlingtoro]

I can see your point! While Sakura doesn't have a traditional transformation, Tomoyo always designs the cutest outfits for her (wait, is it tranformation?? 🤣)

[@JadenYukifan28]

@@kimlingtoro If Tomoyo is making the costumes and giving them to Sakura to wear, I wouldn't call it a "transformation"...lol

[@kimlingtoro]

Lol, I know what you mean! But it’s just so hard for me to leave Sakura out of the video-I feel guilty about it! （my hand sweat if I have to delete it)

[@sonnybattaglia4760]

I was so surprised to see revolutionary girl Utena on here. The weirdness totally took me out of that fact that a transformation was going on. Also, I think Magic Knight Rayearth could have been in here as well. I don’t remember that many transformation sequences, but I think it happened sometimes.

[@MeikosArt]

SInce MKR is more of an isekai, i don't expected them here. But, it could be

[@Ninnu_n]

At least the MKR transformation is on the opening and I think couple of times in the anime.

[@MeikosArt]

@@Ninnu_n Oh, yes. Indeed. And their upgrading sequences as well

[@Ninnu_n]

@MeikosArt oh yes, exactly!

[@maytalacedo2942]

Princess tutu transformation was my favorite it looks amazing even though it's simple

[@_person-a._.]

yess and so cute

[@Ladywizard]

but the story was so sad...

[@elianaoda8681]

I’m a 90s girl and Sailor Moon meant everything to me… But Utena takes the crown, it slaps so hard 😩 I should rewatch it

[@OtakuUnderground92]

Dates are wrong for the last two. Magical Destroyers was last year and Magilumiere was this year.

[@kimlingtoro]

😮I must have written the manga year instead of the animation year. Thank you for your correction!

[@AlonsoMontero]

Also the thumbnail makes it seem like Sailor Moon is from 1966 when it’s not 😬

[@kolapsg7748]

​@@kimlingtoro I think the manga was 2022

[@kimlingtoro]

I can explain! I used Sailor Moon and Madoka Magica to highlight the contrast in the magical girl genre-Sailor Moon representing the more 'wonderful' side and Madoka Magica showing the darker evolution. The '1966-2024' text captures the genre's journey, and I wanted the thumbnail to be eye-catching.

[@shadyogre6396]

Thank you for chosing Moon Cosmic Power Make Up as Sailor Moon's henshin on your vid. I think it was the best yet simple henshin that she had from all of her henshin moves.

[@reichreich7070]

I'm more for the R season, the eyes closed, the wings...better

[@Psyducks-headache]

Seconded, moon cosmic power is my favorite. The backing soundtrack is so nostalgic for me

[@shadyogre6396]

@Psyducks-headache yesss that one was "magical"

[@kimlingtoro]

After reviewing all the feedback, I was surprised to see how many of you (both girls and boys) love transformation sequences! I guess we all grew up watching those beautiful and captivating transformations. Because of your interest, I’ve decided to create a full version of 'The Evolution of Magical Girl Transformations.' I’ve already collected over 150 magical girl transformations, and the list keeps growing every day. It’s impossible for me to have watched every magical girl transformation during my childhood, so I really appreciate all the critiques, praise, and the names of anime/animations that I didn’t know about. Your input is guiding me as I develop this transformation series. Thank you so much for your support!

[@AlpenroseShoujo]

@@kimlingtoro majokko megu chan transformation was first introduced in episode 2 !

[@AntonioPuyPrego]

Yurikuma Arashi transformarion!

[@canary0981]

I'd love to see another compilation. It's silly, but a good magical girl transformation can bring tears to my eyes.

[@shadyogre6396]

Pls make their finishing moves as well, I love Sailor Moon's Moon Gorgeous Meditation's the best from all her finisher moves. ❤

[@kuroyuri04]

Somehow, you can include Witch Blade? That's a good show too. Wwwww~

[@jcrzero]

Nothing as dynamic as the 90s Sailor Moon.

[@hasseo195]

sailor moon is the most dynamic. Madoka is the most weird on. And Nanoha is the most questionable on (it shows the most details, by not including the shining body much, but, come one, how did they even managed tha,t with her age?^^).

[@CaeciliaPurnamasari]

I can never get over how acrobatic Usagi is in her genshin sequence 😂

[@lurkerofthenight]

Idk, while Sailor Moon is definitely the most iconic, both Madoka and Precure have gotten really creative with transformations. Especially with Magia Record where they really went ham on a lot of transformations

[@PhoenixHealing]

The Sailormoon transformation music always gets me a little teary eyed even at 41 years of age. I'm probably alone in this though, I was not happy with the ending of Princess Tutu

[@sexwaifu]

Да, у меня тоже слезы наворачиваются от музыки в Сейлор Мун, особенно в самом первом превращении, а также опенинг и эндинг в первом сезоне , напоминает о детстве, о милых беззаботных деньках , когда я смотрела Сейлор Мун по телевизору у бабушки

[@yourpalfred]

I was also weepy!!

[@thisisapictureofmydog.isnt9208]

2:04 Cardcaptor Sakura is less a magical girl transformation and rather a use of her weapon, the actual outfits she wears aren’t actually magical they are just costumes made by her friend

[@StrawberryShorty]

But as we all know, friendship IS magic.

[@DarkNova2010]

World Trigger also has transformations that depend on the usage of a weapon. The fun thing is that it's a Shounen and Toei animated the transformations with tons of sparkles as if it was a Maho Shoujo. 😅

[@fernanda2711]

Tomoyo is also her cousin

[@KaoChanOfTheBreadClub]

​@@fernanda2711cousin and friend

[@Instrumentals195]

And Tomoyo was amazing for making them all!

[@bexniccals3686]

I'm Surprised That You Left Out The Biggest Magical Girl Franchise Ever Precure But It's Understandable. You Were Showcasing The Thematic Evolution Of The Genre And Not The Genre Itself

[@kimlingtoro]

Thank you for understanding! I focused on showing the changes in the genre rather than listing every magical girl series, but it's a great point! In my next video, I’ll try to include all of them :)

[@Muddy-Goldfish72]

Plus, I feel like everyone knows Precure; or at least heard of it if they HAVEN'T actually seen it.

[@Ann-yo6sv]

@@Muddy-Goldfish72 This is the first time I've heard of this anime. Although I grew up watching magical girls.

[@bluebird4960]

What is precure lol?

[@bexniccals3686]

@bluebird4960 It's A Magical Girl Meta Series Wit 21 Going On 22 Seasons With A Different Theme Each Season

[@lolcatz88]

Princess Tutu was an excellent anime!

[@starrynight7723]

Don't forget these magical girls - Magical Fairy Persia (1984) - Akazukin Chacha (1994) - Wedding peach (1995) - Kamikaze Kaitou jeanne (1999) - Full Moon Wo Sagashite (2002) - Sugar Sugar Rune (2005) - Shugo Chara (2007) - Senki Zesshou Symphogear (2012)

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I explored how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you'd love to see the full history, so I'm working on a new version that will feature all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll make sure to include your suggestions in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@etsukoX3c]

OMG FINALLY SOMEONE KNOWS KAMIKAZE KAITOU JEANNE YIPPEE🥳🥳

[@coppymoney]

Tonde Buurin (1995)

[@ZainJoshua]

Pretear, but I forgot the date😊

[@KonaIzumi1]

Also Tokyo Mew Mew and Mermaid Melody (The fact that I know more than I should concerns me)

[@user-jabovski]

Меня безудержно бросает в ностальгию , разные девочки волшебницы связаны с разными периодами моего взросления Спасибо за видеоролик, это так здорово!

[@kimlingtoro]

Thank you!! ^ ^

[@Irenesama]

90s the best Especially Utena is like the epic masterpiece ❤❤

[@mukuroyuki6695]

Im sorry, i cannot.... Sailormoon all the way...all time... transcends all...chef kiss

[@ZeronimeYT]

So Minky Momo is older than Sailor Moon? Wow. I used to watched Minky Momo on TV back then.

[@nobody-xh6ii]

REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA! AAAHH!

[@daisycinnimon]

crazy how someone would make a magical girl history video and not even include the oh precure😭

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Precure in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@LegitMan335]

Magical girls you just gotta love them

[@kimlingtoro]

yes!

[@LegitMan335]

@@kimlingtoro indeeders yes !

[@WilczycaCzarownica]

There's also anime called Saint Tail, Tokyo Mew Mew, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne and Full Moon o Sagashite.

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Saint Tail + Tokyo Mew Mew + Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne + Full Moon o Sagashite in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@WilczycaCzarownica]

@@kimlingtoro Thank you. Saint Tail also have a beautiful transformation.

[@kimlingtoro]

Nice! It's on my list now!

[@24futuredisco]

@@kimlingtoro Ojamajo Doremi is also missing ⭐️

[@asterie8403]

And Karin kamachima

[@acefoxx597]

The date for the Madoka Magica transformation is incorrect; that's from the 2013 movie not the 2011 anime :)

[@kimlingtoro]

Thank you so much for the correction! I referenced the 2011 date to align with the original anime release, but I chose that scene from the 2013 movie because it’s more eye-catching. I really appreciate your attention to detail!

[@acefoxx597]

@@kimlingtoro just making sure you didn't make a mistake, and also me being nitpicky! The movie transformations really were stunning. i understand why you made that choice ^^

[@kimlingtoro]

@@acefoxx597 Your attention to detail really helps me keep things accurate, since I’m making a sort of history video. This is exactly what I need-thank you!

[@patrickhiggins1902]

They’re giving the anime year it was released not the transformation! sailor moon didn’t have that transformation in 1992 either

[@acefoxx597]

@@patrickhiggins1902 Yeah, I realize that now, On me for nitpicking! xD

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I focused on how magical girl anime has changed over the decades. I included up to 3 magical girl anime from each decade. I know many magical girl fans want to see the full history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show ALL the transformations! Please comment, 'I subscribed for + [anime name]' to let me know which transformation you really want to see!

[@LegoAngel-yk6pe]

Setsuna Meiou be Ally / Partner / Lover Yoko LITTNER Ally / Partner/ Lover Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Stocking Anarchy Ally / Partner / Lover Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Ryuuko MATOI Ally / Partner kill la kill Atsuko KAGARI Ally / Partner little witch academy Hotaru Tomoe and Emilie FUJIWARA / Reanne GRIFFITH be Daughters of Ash Williams Army of darkness, some anime were more popular internationally than Japan itself, Ash and Cheryl having more equivalents from other dimensions in the Gainax / Trigger multiverse their legacy continues in somehow

[@kimlingtoro]

Thank you so much for commenting twice to let me know! I really appreciate it!

[@aiden9736]

Please include pichi pichi pitch next

[@paco_lecerf]

For the bigger version, don't forget Pichi Pichi Pitch, Tokyo Mew Mew and Magical Doremi 😊

[@Mika-zb3qh]

looking forward to Precure too! they started the show from 2004 and they're still have new seasons even until now

[@lily-lily3x4r4r]

おばあちゃんや母も私も魔法少女を見て育ちました😊日本の漫画やアニメを好きな人がいる事は嬉しい事ですね。 でも日本のアニメや漫画を制作しているのは日本人なのに、なぜ日本人差別や日本の事を悪く言う人が多いのか。 日本に旅行に来てる人が日本人の悪口を言いながらアニメグッズを購入しているのを見かけた時は悲しかった。 この動画を見てる日本のアニメが好きな人々が日本人差別をしない人である事を願うよ

[@emartin29]

It's sadly how sometimes racism works, some people like or even love other's culture and creations yet discriminate against the people, which is really gross I'm really sorry you experienced that. Your country and people are great!

[@akiradkcn]

Its sad how everyone ignores racism when its not against black people

[@Shaddiewolf]

I'm so sorry you had to experience something like that. There are many of us in America who truly love and appreciate Japan and Japanese people. Please don't think that all foreigners are disrespectful. Some people in this world are simply racist and close minded 🙁 I lived in Japan for several years when I was a kid, but I live in the United States now. Japan will always hold a special place in my heart because it is so nostalgic for me. I can't wait to visit your beautiful country again someday!

[@nkechi4635]

​​@@akiradkcn People barely even do anything when it comes to racism against black people. They just talk for points online but are still racist outside. Black people deal with racism from all other races while at the same time also becoming scapegoats through comments like this. The only reason people even *pretend* to take racism against black people seriously is because of how much they've fought dor equality iver the centuries

[@neetuh4850]

I live japan and japanese people. 2001 Kara 2007 made nihon ni sundeimashita. Those who don't like japan are a small group, but they might be louder. Most people live their lives quietly.

[@norijean3279]

Sailor Moon did it best. Hands down. The most beautiful, choreographed and memorable transformations. Other ones are kind of all over the place.

[@ThatOneMDFan]

*Precure enters the chat*

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

​@@ThatOneMDFan It came years after Sailormoon and it's transformation sequences were heavily inspired from it.

[@catwhispurrer137]

WHAT?! No Powerpuff Girls Z?! Oh well, it's still nice to see not all Transforming Magical Girls are rendered naked; colorful pixelization or sparkles covering them doesn't hide it very well, either. Look closely at Sailor Moon for reference.

[@kimlingtoro]

Hi💖 I just updated the video, and you can check her transformation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jHcmx8pJ2Yg9Usi=0fotr12q2a61je6R

[@OnyxeBlade]

The Magical Destroyers transformation was awesome! I was hoping to see Magical Girl Raising Project included but still an amazing video

[@kimlingtoro]

Glad you liked the transformation! 🌟 I’ll try to include Magical Girl Raising Project in the next 2.0 version! Thanks for watching!

[@mochamatcha3]

I love this video, but I have to say: Madoka's Rebellion transformation (the one you used in the video for Madoka Magica) was probably one of the less creative and interesting ones in the series I personally think that Mami's transformation from the movie and Kyokou's transformation in the Magia Record game is done much better from a visual and narrative point of view, and I do recommend checking them out because they're just really cool lol

[@brigadeleaderharuhisuzumiy8589]

You should check out the Blue Reflection Ray Anime. And play the Blue Reflection, Second Light and Sun games. I highly recommend this magical girl series.

[@Commenter839]

Kyoko's transformation in the game is probably my favorite transformation sequence ever. It makes her transformation in the movie look drab in comparison lol

[@brigadeleaderharuhisuzumiy8589]

@@Commenter839 7:14 I recommend you to check out the Blue Reflection Ray Anime. And play the Blue Reflection, Second Light and Sun games. Please try them. It's a fun Magical Girl series.

[@recycledideas4261]

Madoka’s Rebellion transformation is great, but the little details in the transformation only make sense when you’ve watched Madoka Magica and Rebellion.

[@nemesi55]

I agree. Although, I think personally the most interesting transformation in the movie belongs to Nagisa Momoe; hers is just bonkers and really showcases the uniqueness of the mixed-media elements in PMMM’s animation as well as just how abstract their transformations can get.

[@josue-xj9hy]

Magical Girl Forever

[@kimlingtoro]

Magical Girl Forever!

[@nuratikahabd2235]

Magical Girl Forever

[@mikufan3939-g6l]

i'm eagerly awaiting the final project. i love magical girls the ojamajo doremi series is a classic for me and i'm excited to see it soon

[@leecheeluxxxelove3785]

being meguca is indeed suffering

[@sunfeatherX3]

Meduka meguca

[@kat2kool]

Princess Tutu is amazing for a lot of reasons but the blissfully short transformation sequence is still one of them.

[@HOTAStudios]

I think the best one is Sailor Moon transformations. In 2024 when he specific transformation lost the copyright thing, others started using a very similar transformation style. Suicide Squad, Fairy Tail, etc. There all great, but you can easily see where they got the inspiration from.

[@kimlingtoro]

Yes! The classic 2D transformations felt so magical, and the new 3D style in Sailor Moon Crystal just doesn’t capture the same charm

[@ladyalice1274]

Nada que ver bro, ni sailor moon fue el primero xd

[@sgsairl1706]

You miss the Yuusha de Aru franchise, and the most iconic one, Magical Girl Ore Oh, also Symphogear series.

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Yuusha De Aru+ Magical Girl Ore + Symphogear in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@uchuflowerzone]

I love seeing Utena included!!

[@brigadeleaderharuhisuzumiy8589]

You should check out the Blue Reflection Ray Anime. And play the Blue Reflection, Second Light and Sun games. I highly recommend this magical girl series.

[@Keithdivastator]

Utena, the anime how change my entire life ^^. ❤❤❤

[@kimlingtoro]

I love it too ❤️

[@Mar-lf3ni]

I wouldn't call utena or anthy Magical Girls... But revolutionary girl utena is such a good show that if you have never watched YOU HAVE TO Srl Is one of the best things ever

[@lulukulu5489]

Utena can transform into a car bro

[@river1764]

id argue that utena falls into a similar camp as madoka magica personally. both are deconstructions of the magical girl genre in very different ways. ive always seen it as madoka is a deconstruction of what it means to be a magical girl while utena deconstructs the tropes within magical girl shows (like sailor moon). sorry for the long comment ive just spent WAY to much time thinking about utena lol

[@sumirenatsuda7630]

@@river1764 Utena's more a deconstruction of shoujo romances like Rose of Versailles... and fairytales of course. (It's hardly a coincidence that the castle is upside-down...)

[@river1764]

@@sumirenatsuda7630 it still has elements of magical girl shows though. obviously they do have a transformation, but also utena is also actively fighting the 'evil' in the world. also pretty sure it has inspiration from sailor moon and was originally meant to capitalize on sailor moons success.

[@sumirenatsuda7630]

@@river1764 Utena *thinks* she's fighting the 'evil' in the world...through most of the series, anyway. I'm pretty sure you're right that it was originally meant to be more like a magical girl show and capitalize on Sailor Moon's success. I'm sure I've read that somewhere. The concept shifted though. I seem to recall that the idea of the duels and Anthy didn't come up until later, although I could be misremembering that.

[@potatotomato11]

Ahhhh Thank you for including Nanoha!!! I don't think she gets talked about enough

[@kimlingtoro]

thank you too!!

[@Pillow_BeefyDie]

2:15 my fav childhood part:3

[@0shawhat]

RELEASE!!

[@Pillow_BeefyDie]

“Return to the guise that you were meant to be in! CROW CARD!!” I love Sakura smXD

[@CLAMP-ME2]

Congratulations on the video! It's beautiful! I loved watching Cardcaptor Sakura here but I missed Magic Knight Rayearth...

[@zer0gura]

Sailor Moon's transformation is still the best...

[@3mrtxll3]

There's no better ASMR than the Utena moment. Full body goosebumps so many years later. I haven't seen any better.

[@lendri5996]

very interesting. thank you!

[@kimlingtoro]

No thank YOU for commenting and watching 🥰🥰

[@edilsongs2622]

Madoka's transformation is so nice, I like the fact it has some witch references in it

[@kinokuma]

No Precure is insane

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Precure in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@Sonicfalcon16]

it might be for the best

[@grammy_hnng]

7:08 WHY ARE WE COUNTING CONSTANZE'S BOAT GHUNDAM AS MAGICAL GIRL TRANSFORMATION BOTH OF THEM ARE ALREADY LITERAL MAGICAL GIRLS ITS IN THE NAME

[@RainbowDreamTaken]

Where's Precure?

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Precure in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@Viestadisaster]

In the next one you should include Yuuki Yuuna!

[@huihui1842]

段々さ、正体が知られても物語は淡々と進んでいくみたいな話ものが増えてきたよな😂

[@lauraalfonsin8796]

Yet, almost 30 years later and Sailor Moon is still iconic and up to date.

[@aktreslm7816]

why is the precure ignored here?

[@insanecreeper91]

I just knew from the start the 2010s was going to be labelled something like "Deconstruction" Awesome video!

[@CykeMonkey]

Everyone is complaining about the lack of this Magical Girl or a different Magical Girl, but, like, leaving the blueprint for the modern Magical Girl Warrior out is just cold, my dude. Wheres Cutie Honey?

[@TheKelsmommy]

that's what I said!!

[@SunburstSenshi]

Honestly surprised Precure didn’t even show up a single time in this video! I was expecting to see at least the original duo of Cure Black and Cure White because duo transformations are uncommon for magical girl transformations, and would’ve added contrast to the other animes shown in the video. Plus, in your video there wasn’t any transformations between 2004 and 2011, and that gap of time would have been perfectly filled with at least 1 Precure one to show that magical girl shows weren’t just dormant for those 7 years (especially since 2004 is when Precure first aired). 😊

[@kimlingtoro]

Thank you for pointing it out 😊

[@RitaTedi]

4:27 Khaenri’ah ahh physics

[@lusywillow9259]

Khaenri'ah? 🤔

[@everlyn101]

Absolutely wild to see Utena listed under the themes of "empowerment" and "team dynamics."

[@yami7582]

Sailor moon, the mother of magical girl transtformation

[@kimlingtoro]

❤️ so pretty ❤️

[@anirudhsukigakirei9397]

Not really, Cute Homey predates it. You think the one who was inspired by Super santai series came up with the transformation trope by herself? The elements were already there beforehand, she only combined them to make a new genre.

[@yami7582]

@@anirudhsukigakirei9397 i know but she is still the mother of the magical girl Transformations

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

​@@anirudhsukigakirei9397 And THAT combination is why Sailormoon is the MOTHER of magical girl transformation sequences. Plus she's the most well known around the world in most countries.

[@uef0h]

it’s crazy to think that anime (let alone magical girl anime) existed before my parents were born 😭

[@greenrangerfan1993]

Where's Symphogear? That's basically Magical Girls the Musical. And it felt amazing.

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Symphogear in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@kageyame]

Symphogear have some nice transformations, that capture the fighting style and even some individuality of each character, like hibiki doing a classical kata, tsubasa sword focus, Chriss gun kata (with a small homage to grenadier of all animes).

[@xynium.]

is this my sign to watch utena

[@kimlingtoro]

Absolutely, watchi it now!

[@anirudhsukigakirei9397]

Warning: It has a sh!t ending.

[@catsscribbles]

@@anirudhsukigakirei9397 that’s one of the most befuddling takes i’ve ever seen

[@catmanmenace]

​@@anirudhsukigakirei9397 The ending of Utena is excellent, the lack of closure which keeps you thinking and asking yourself what the message was actually makes it stronger rather than weaker. Utena was never a story that you were meant to settle into and close in a satisfactory way, it's a story you're supposed to take with you and think about long after you've seen it. When I first finished Utena, I was 14 years old and I was horrified. "She couldn't become a prince? She was just a girl? Does this mean all girls should just accept their place in society, that misogyny is actually good and just?" And I kept seeking out other people's opinions, and what they said about it wasn't just revealing to me re: the series, but about the world as a whole. For a girl to take the traditional role of a man, she must first accept that that role is okay for any person to play to begin with. A decade later, I'm a man. I'm 24 and I've transitioned, or I'm on an ongoing journey of transition, and this show remains my favourite show of all time, its messages are imo life-changing and 'revolutionary', true to the title. It's a framework for viewing gender and other social systems, power dynamics, abuse and trauma, mental prisons, etc, that you can spend your whole life puzzling out and always discover new angles to explore. The ending plays into that perfectly, it leaves the puzzle open to you.

[@DarkMirria1]

I love Sailor Moon. I need to get around to finishing watching the last of the series.

[@kerrygligorovic9758]

I remember watching the original Cardcaptors back in 2002 and I did started to like this series from Nelvana I just wished it's finally released onto SDBD Blu-Ray at last just like Beyblade, Shaman King, Sonic X, Dinosaur King, Saber Riders and the Star Sheriff and Ultimate Muscle.

[@kimlingtoro]

Totally! Cardcaptors deserves a proper SDBD Blu-ray release like those other classics

[@lachauntiswashington231]

The transformations are my favorite thing about magical girls 😊

[@Iveryvinez]

Broo I love princess tutu😭

[@x.sapphireanimelover.x]

Princess TuTu is the best magical girl anime. 💯

[@WanderermainHailey]

I love seeing nanoha change!!

[@tfae]

That Cardcaptor Sakura clip wasn't a transformation, but a finisher.

[@kimlingtoro]

I wasn’t sure if I should include it or not either 🥲

[@davidskiff3083]

Thanks for this video. I now know where Kyo Fubiashi got her magic girl transformation inn Clannad. Watching this makes that even more funny.

[@brigadeleaderharuhisuzumiy8589]

You should check out the Blue Reflection Ray Anime. And play the Blue Reflection, Second Light and Sun games. I highly recommend this magical girl series.

[@ちはや影艶-g5x]

ミンキーモモは1971年ではなく、1982年ですね

[@walnut_raisin2621]

Im happy to see Princess TuTu here, it's my all time fav magical girl show Since theres gonna be another video compiling as many magical girl transformations as possible, i hope to see flip flappers on there. I think that counts as magical girl transformations

[@kimlingtoro]

Hi! I finished the complete version and you can check flip flappers here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jHcmx8pJ2Yg9U

[@meiling808]

2:52 Utena is really mad magical girl anime😆

[@javierim1059]

I love Gigi's transformation in Saint Tail 💖 Beautifull and nostalgic video. Thank you

[@kimlingtoro]

Thank you too! 🌞

[@padsterdaawesomedude6253]

0:05, that was actually 1982, not 1971

[@PurplestLink]

It's interesting how you can see the change to Precure style transformations in the 2020s

[@destineeweaver8842]

The Precure series from Futari wa Precure through Wonderful Precure are the most transformations in Magical Girl history of all

[@pacifistickid]

Hooray, Princess Tyutyu is here. ❤❤❤

[@lovylovecristal7940]

I didn’t know that utena was a magical girl

[@kimlingtoro]

I think if someone transforms, it’s kind of like being a magical girl!🧐

[@yueyume]

The transformation in Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne D'Arc is still my one favorite. It really stood out compared to all other transformations always using the light effect to make the outfit appear

[@MartinElmerSantos-uy2wm]

How come its not included MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH and PRETTY CURE? 🧐

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I explored how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, highlighting up to 3 series from each era. I know a full history would be awesome, so I’m working on an updated version that will include all the transformations and correct the dates! Thank you for your feedback-I’ll be sure to add your suggestions in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@DracoInduperator]

If Little Witch Academia's Gurren Lagann transformation counts, I want Kill la Kill in there too! xD

[@kimlingtoro]

Hi! You can find her in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jHcmx8pJ2Yg9U

[@Lakalalalala]

プリキュアとおジャ魔女どれみも入れて欲しかったな

[@scotthintze5901]

Sailor Moon's transformation is still #1 and best of the best.

[@Andre_2006]

Winx Club also had iconic transformations.

[@kimlingtoro]

You're absolutely right! Winx Club does have iconic transformations. This time, I was focusing on anime, specifically the Japanese magical girl genre, but maybe I’ll explore the Western versions in my next video! Thank you for giving me new idea!

[@Andre_2006]

@kimlingtoro awesome! Congratulations for the awesome work!

[@kimlingtoro]

Thank you so much 😊

[@zoemidoriusagi6425]

I did not see Magic Knight Rayeheart here. Little bit disappointed :) They're not real "magical girl" as it is a shonen. Though they evoluate as their "weapon" and their friendship grow as their power is rising. ❤

[@kimlingtoro]

Hi💖 I just updated the video, and you can check her transformation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jHcmx8pJ2Yg9Usi=0fotr12q2a61je6R

[@LegoAngel-yk6pe]

Setsuna Meiou be Ally / Partner / Lover Yoko LITTNER Ally / Partner/ Lover Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Stocking Anarchy Ally / Partner / Lover Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Ryuuko MATOI Ally / Partner kill la kill Atsuko KAGARI Ally / Partner little witch academy Hotaru Tomoe and Emilie FUJIWARA / Reanne GRIFFITH be Daughters of Ash Williams Army of darkness, some anime were more popular internationally than Japan itself, Ash and Cheryl having more equivalents from other dimensions in the Gainax / Trigger multiverse their legacy continues in somehow

[@kimlingtoro]

I see we have a big magical girl fan here! I'll make sure to include all of them in my next Magical Girl Evolution 2.0 version!

[@LegoAngel-yk6pe]

@@kimlingtoro Ash is unestable after Wade Winston Wilson / Deadpool, looks like Elvis Aaron Presley, Guts / Gatsu berserk have similarities with Ash have more crossovers and cameos

[@kimlingtoro]

Wow, my list just keeps getting looooooooonger!

[@pandorapanini6036]

I really wish you had included Magical Doremi in this, because I think their transformation sequences are some of the most peak of that generation - that said, they certainly don't visually fall under that generation's category (complexity and emotional depth) so I can see why they aren't the best example for the point you wanted to make.

[@rosegoldswirl]

Minky Momo is 1981 tho

[@kimlingtoro]

Thank you for the comment! 😊 Magical Princess Minky Momo actually premiered on March 18, 1982, and ran until May 26, 1983, on TV Tokyo for a total of 63 episodes. (I just checked Wikipedia.)

[@lizduffy9825]

Yes, please!!! If possible, would you dive deeper into the evolution of transformations in any particular anime?

[@kimlingtoro]

Hi💖 I just updated the video, and you can check a lot of transformations here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jHcmx8pJ2Yg9Usi=0fotr12q2a61je6R

[@aimi1731]

No precure and YuYuYu?🥹

[@kimlingtoro]

In this video, I looked at how magical girl anime has changed over the decades, showing up to 3 series from each one. I know you’d love to see the whole history, so I'm working on a new, bigger version that will show all the transformations! Thank you for your comments-I’ll be sure to include Precure + YuYuYu in the next 2.0 evolution video!

[@MeikosArt]

I was thinking of Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete, with all this transformations but in a dark way. Very 2000's vibe Thansk for the analysis