Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai

2002

72.69% Community Approval

Childhood friends Arumi and Sasshi are residents of the Abenobashi commercial district in Abeno-ku, Osaka. After an accident, they find themselves transported to an alternate sword and sorcery world. Their attempt to get back to reality finds them traversing a series of nonsensical worlds built on science fiction, war, fantasy, dating sim games and American movies. Each alternate Abenobashi is a surreal manifestation of Sasshi's otaku interests, populated by analogs of the … read more

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Go_Bananas

Needs more Jojo's references

Energetic_Nova

This show is extremely fun. Gainax lovers, isekai lovers, whatever, this anime had something for everyone!

Erik_The_Red

Watched this since it reminded me of FLCL. Was pretty cool and had a fun coming of age story told through different stages and worlds.

CatSoul

Great old Gainax with a good message. "Being human, having your health, that's what's important."

jojovonjo (Parody)

This had it's moments and some really great animation but, the story never really felt that interesting.

Doaks

Wacky/referential coming of age story that completely undercuts itself at every other turn. A terrible example of the ideas put into action.

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Anime Details

English Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
English (American) Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Japanese アベノ橋魔法☆商店街
Japanese (Romaji) Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai
Synonyms Abenobashi Magic Shopping District, Abenobashi Mahoh Shotengai, Magical Shopping Street Abenobashi, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Type TV
Episodes 13
Status Finished
Aired Apr 4, 2002 to Jun 27, 2002
Season Spring 2002

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