Magical Girl Rewind? This Time, She Might Just Win
A new magical girl fantasy is taking flight! The hit light novel series The 100th Time’s the Charm: She’s Secretly a Super Magical Girl is getting an anime adaptation, as announced by Kadokawa on Saturday. Fans of high-stakes reincarnation tales and magical girl transformations won’t want to miss what’s shaping up to be one of 2025’s most exciting releases.
The announcement included a commemorative illustration from series artist Yukari Tōdō, celebrating the adaptation of the popular novels written by Yuji Yuji (Oreshura). With an anime version now confirmed, a whole new audience will soon meet the most determined magical girl in fantasy fiction.
Story Synopsis
Imagine dying 99 times—and coming back every time, determined to change your fate. That’s the reality for Riselia, a girl who’s lived through countless tragic loops. But in her 100th life, she decides to break free from destiny’s cruel grip. Secretly armed with powerful magical abilities and a deeper understanding of her world’s rules, she disguises herself as an ordinary girl while plotting to defeat the demon king who has haunted her for lifetimes.
Combining the emotional depth of reincarnation dramas with the flair of magical girl tropes, The 100th Time’s the Charm blends heart-pounding action with an undercurrent of personal redemption. As Riselia unlocks her full potential and allies with familiar faces from past lives, the stage is set for one final battle—and maybe, a happy ending.
Main Characters
Riselia
A girl who has been reincarnated 99 times, Riselia finally awakens to her magical powers in her 100th life. Cautious but resolved, she balances her secret identity with a desire to form new bonds and finally defeat the dark forces controlling her fate.
Zaniel
A stoic knight who unknowingly plays a crucial role in Riselia’s fate across every life. Though unaware of their past connections, he becomes her protector once more, drawn by a sense of déjà vu and loyalty he can’t explain.
Did You Know? (Trivia Section)
- Author Yuji Yuji is best known for Oreshura, but this is his first major work in the fantasy/magical girl genre.
- The light novel series has sold over 500,000 copies in Japan since its launch.
- Riselia’s name changes subtly across lifetimes, but always starts with “R.”
- The anime’s director has not yet been announced, but the production is confirmed under the Kadokawa umbrella.
- The magical girl concept is subverted in this series, with darker emotional stakes and high fantasy world-building.
While no premiere date has been revealed yet, the series has all the elements of a breakout hit—romance, magic, and a determined heroine with 99 lives’ worth of experience. Stay tuned for trailers and casting announcements later this year!
