Otogi Juushi Akazukin

Based on the popular magical girl inphographic guide https://i.imgur.com/vFQ3vaZ.jpeg with notes attached to each entry

This is split into 2 Categories:
B. (starts with Utena) I've only seen Madoka Magica and I want to learn more about the genre, but idk if I'm ready for kids' shows.
If at the end you're ready to explore the mahou shoujo genre in full force, jump to Category A.

A. (starts with Precure) I like cute stuff and the magical girls aesthetic, and I can actually handle stuff aimed at little girls.
If at the end this isn't enough for you, congrats, you're into mahou shoujo and you should start doing your own research.

A list of magical girl shows released between 1999 and 2006. Made using this awesome tumblr post: https://chiibinomonodamon.tumblr.com/post/99031991319/there-you-go-every-fcking-magical-girl-from

silly mo
(+ hatsune miku)

Series that belong to the magical girl genre where a male character plays an important, non-antagonistic role. One season per show, but remakes are valid to count separately

Retellings of the fairy tale "Snow White." ❄️👸🍎

Tags: Snow‑White, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Dwarves, Evil Queen, Wicked Queen, Mirror Mirror, Apple, Prince, Princess

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White

[ATU 709 Snow White; AT0709]
[KHM 53 Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs / KHM 161 Snow-White and Rose-Red]

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Resources:
Aarne–Thompson–Uther Index (ATU Index) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aarne%E2%80%93Thompson%E2%80%93Uther_Index | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Aarne-Thompson_Grouping
Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Aarne-Thompson-Uther_Index | https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Aarne-Thompson-Uther_Index
Fairy & Folk Tale Wiki https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Fairy_%26_Folk_Tale_Wiki
Index of international folktales https://www.duchas.ie/en/aath
ATU-AT-Motif by Libraries, University of Missouri https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/c.php?g=1039894&p=7541717

Check the Interest Stacks Repository club for more 'Fairy Tales, Folktales and Folklores':
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2170508

Retellings of the folktale "Cinderella." 🥿

Tags: Cinderella and Cap o' Rushes, The Little Glass Slipper, Prince, Fairy Godmother, Stepmother, Stepsister, Pumpkin, Midnight

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella

[ATU 510A Cinderella; AT0510]
[KHM 21 Cinderella]

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Resources:
Aarne–Thompson–Uther Index (ATU Index) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aarne%E2%80%93Thompson%E2%80%93Uther_Index | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Aarne-Thompson_Grouping
Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Aarne-Thompson-Uther_Index | https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Aarne-Thompson-Uther_Index
Fairy & Folk Tale Wiki https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Fairy_%26_Folk_Tale_Wiki
Index of international folktales https://www.duchas.ie/en/aath
ATU-AT-Motif by Libraries, University of Missouri https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/c.php?g=1039894&p=7541717

Check the Interest Stacks Repository club for more 'Fairy Tales, Folktales and Folklores':
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2170508

Retellings of the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood." 🐺

The two best known versions were written by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm.

Tags: The Glutton (Red Riding Hood), Little Red Cap, Wolf, Grandma

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Red_Riding_Hood
Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Little-Red-Riding-Hood

[ATU 333 Little Red Riding Hood; AT0333]
[KHM 26 Little Red Riding Hood]

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Resources:
Aarne–Thompson–Uther Index (ATU Index) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aarne%E2%80%93Thompson%E2%80%93Uther_Index | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Aarne-Thompson_Grouping
Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Aarne-Thompson-Uther_Index | https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Aarne-Thompson-Uther_Index
Fairy & Folk Tale Wiki https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Fairy_%26_Folk_Tale_Wiki
Index of international folktales https://www.duchas.ie/en/aath
ATU-AT-Motif by Libraries, University of Missouri https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/c.php?g=1039894&p=7541717

Check the Interest Stacks Repository club for more 'Fairy Tales, Folktales and Folklores':
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2170508

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For manga retellings of the Little Red Riding Hood, check:
little red riding hood (by tizzytinks) https://myanimelist.net/stacks/51253

Retellings of the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel." 👦👧🍫🍬🍭

Tags: Hansel, Gretel, Witch, Brothers Grimm, Little Step Brother and Little Step Sister, Bread, Cake, Sugar, House

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansel_and_Gretel

[ATU 327A Hansel and Gretel; AT0327A]
[KHM 15 Hansel and Gretel]

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Resources:
Aarne–Thompson–Uther Index (ATU Index) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aarne%E2%80%93Thompson%E2%80%93Uther_Index | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Aarne-Thompson_Grouping
Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Aarne-Thompson-Uther_Index | https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Aarne-Thompson-Uther_Index
Fairy & Folk Tale Wiki https://fairy-folk-tale.fandom.com/wiki/Fairy_%26_Folk_Tale_Wiki
Index of international folktales https://www.duchas.ie/en/aath
ATU-AT-Motif by Libraries, University of Missouri https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/c.php?g=1039894&p=7541717

Check the Interest Stacks Repository club for more 'Fairy Tales, Folktales and Folklores':
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2170508

Retellings of the historical adventure novel "The Three Musketeers."

Tags: Alexandre Dumas, The d'Artagnan Romances, Charles de Batz de Castelmore d'Artagnan, D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, The Three Inseparables, Musketeers of the Guard, Sword

Wikis:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Musketeers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_d%27Artagnan_Romances
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Musketeers_in_film
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_de_Batz_de_Castelmore_d%27Artagnan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musketeers_of_the_Guard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athos_(character)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porthos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramis

Part 2 -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/57183
Part 3 -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/57184
Part 4 -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/57185
Part 5 -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/57186

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/37228
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/51425
Part 4: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/61131
Part 5: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/62244
Part 6: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/66097
Part 7: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/66287
Part 8: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/66505
Part 9: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/67446
Part 10: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/68433
Part 11: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/69668
Happy Romantic Lolis: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42419
Unhappy Lolis: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58065

Magical Girls literary genre that centers both around the concepts of girls coming of age and possessing power through their femininity. Being empowered by various means with fantastic powers that both assist and complicate their lives, but manage to persevere despite this. Starting from 1966 until 2025.

https://myanimelist.net/stacks/75421 Part 1
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/75423 Part 2
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/75683 Part 4
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/75685 Part 5
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/76225 Part 6
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/76227 Part 7