Balala Xiao Mo Xian: Mofa Hai Ying Bao
Balala the Fairies: Ocean Magic / 巴啦啦小魔仙之: 魔法海萤堡 / Balala Little Magic Fairy: Ocean Magic
| Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo | |
| Themes: Mahou Shoujo | |
| Producers: Alpha Group | |
| Rating: 6.33 / 10 | |
| Rank: #8284 | |
| Popularity: #13396 | |
| Users Listed: 1,391 | |
| Users Scored: 247 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/17/2023 | |
| Aired: November 16, 2018 – December 11, 2018 (Fall) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: PG | |
| Episodes: 26 |
Synopsis:
Beneath the waves lies Hai Ying Bao, a realm brimming with subtle enchantments and hidden wonders. Here, the lives of ordinary young women take an unexpected turn when Ling Haijun and Xia Fan encounter Nahiya, the Princess of the Icy Blue City. This meeting triggers a profound change, gifting them with the ability to transform into magical beings. The series explores their adjustment to newfound powers and responsibilities within this aquatic world, navigating themes of identity and belonging. Expect a narrative focused on character development as these girls learn to harness their abilities while uncovering the secrets of Hai Ying Bao and their connection to its mystical history. The atmosphere blends gentle fantasy with elements of self-discovery, inviting viewers into a contemplative exploration of transformation and purpose.
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User whoisashleigh (Score: 8/10):
STORY: 7 The story is a bit inconsistent, and not very well paced, but you don't really expect much of either from Chinese magical girls, which are usually aimed at the 6-to-10 crowd. In saying that, they still put a surprising amount of thought into it, with a few twisted characters and unexpected reveals and, in true Balala fashion, do a great job of meshing the fun, single-episode arcs with the overarching semi-serious main plot. It's nowhere near as dark or serious as Precure gets, but given the well-timed comedy moments and genuinely adorable rescues, it really doesn't need to be. CHARACTER: 8As always, I love that Balala has no qualms about ignoring the usual Moe status quo. The lead character is awkward, quiet, grumpy, and prefers to be alone, yet finds herself the leader of two very energetic and naive humans. Those humans, though somewhat trope-y, do evolve and grow with the season, and in turn, help their leader be a bit less uptight!nnART: 8nnYet again, Balala has upped their quality by miles. Their wand designs and costumes are adorable, their sea creatures look fantastical and cute while still being recognizable (which Precure epically failed at,) and the backgrounds are gorgeous. The intermittent 3d moments are well-timed and used solely on things that ought to be that way.nnThe attack sequences and action scenes are still awkward, but they've never been the focus of Balala, so that's unsurprising.nnSOUND: 7nnThe music is cute, if generic. I like that they have much lower voices than many Japanese magical girls, but still sound like children. The sound effects are rather limited and do get annoying when repeated too often, but overall suit the show well.nnOVERALL 7.5nnThis season shows a lot of growth and promise as part of Balala's franchise, and is definitely worth the watch for any fan of lighthearted magical girl series.
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- Balala Xiao Mo Xian: Feiyue Cai Ling Bao 2nd Season (anime - Prequel)
- Balala Xiao Mo Xian: Mofa Hai Ying Bao 2nd Season (anime - Sequel)