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Magical Kanan
First North American DVD cover of the OVA series
SeptemCharm まじかるカナン
(Seputimu Chāmu Majikaru Kanan)
Genre
Video game
DeveloperTerios
GenreEroge, Visual novel
PlatformWindows, DVD
ReleasedDecember 17, 1998
Original video animation
Directed byYasuhiro Matsumura
Written byHideki Mitsui
StudioARMS
Licensed by
  • NA:
    • NuTech Digital (former)
    • Adult Source Media (present)
Released August 25, 2000 – February 25, 2003
Runtime30 minutes
Episodes6[a]
Anime television series
Magical Canan
Directed byMasashi Abe
Written byMitsuhiro Yamada
StudioAIC A.S.T.A.
Licensed by
Original networkTokyo MX
Original run January 1, 2005 – March 26, 2005
Episodes13

SeptemCharm: Magical Kanan (Japanese: SeptemCharm まじかるカナン, Hepburn: Seputimu Chāmu Majikaru Kanan) is a Japanese adult visual novel developed and published by Terios. It was later adapted into a hentai OVA series; four episodes were released from August 25, 2000,[3] to November 25, 2001,[4] and two additional episodes, titled Magical Kanan Special: Palpitating Summer Camp! (まじかるカナンSP どきどきサマーキャンプ！, Majikaru Kanan Supesharu Dokidoki Samā Kyanpu), were released from August 25, 2002[5] to February 25, 2003.[6] A 13-episode anime television series adaptation titled Magical Kanan (Japanese: まじかるカナン, Hepburn: Majikaru Kanan), which excluded the pornographic content, was broadcast from January 1 to March 26, 2005.[7]

The OVA series was previously licensed for distribution in North America by NuTech Digital in 2004.[1] Since 2006, the OVA is licensed by Adult Source Media.[8] The anime television series was licensed by Discotek Media in 2017 under the title Magical Canan.[9]

Plot

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Five dangerous "seeds" have been stolen from their vault in the world of Evergreen and sent to Earth. The magical seeds can bind themselves to humans and prey off their desires, turning them into monsters. Natsuki, an agent of Queen Tsuyuha, is sent to Earth to seek out a Magical Warrior. He and Hiiragi Chihaya, a high school girl, meet, and she transforms into Magical Senshi Carmein. Complications arise with the arrival of the obnoxious Magical Warrior Cerulean Blue, and the mysterious transfer student, Emi Kojima.

Characters

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Note that the following descriptions are specific to the anime television series.

Chihaya Hiiragi (柊 ちはや, Hiiragi Chihaya)
Voiced by: Ryou Hirohashi
A high school student who works at Angel Kiss, the restaurant managed by her mother. With the help of Natsuki, she can transform into Magical Warrior Carmein (カーマイン). Carmein is Chihaya's idealized self (a more adult appearance) and she also receives magical powers while in that form.
Natsuki (なつき)
Voiced by: Hisayoshi Suganuma
An animal that appeared at Chihaya's school. He appears to be similar to a rabbit but is an unknown animal and the school nurse wished to dissect him when he was captured. Chihaya rescued him and took him to her house, though problems arose with her parents as animals are not permitted in the restaurant. Natsuki revealed himself to be a person from Evergreen, a magical land. He appears as an animal due to lack of magical energy. Despite his intimacy with Chihaya, their friendship in the OVA is depicted as an uneasy one, which is toned own considerably for the anime version.
Sayaka Mizushiro (水城 さやか, Mizushiro Sayaka)
Voiced by: Nana Mizuki
A very rich girl who is Chihaya's close friend. She can transform into Magical Warrior Cerulean Blue (with the help of her partner Hazuna) and takes the form of her idealized self (being more outspoken). She has a strong bond with Hazuna, so she is very powerful as a Magical Warrior, however, this consumes much of her physical strength, so she is weak in her civilian form.
Hazuna (ハヅナ)
Voiced by: Takahiro Mizushima
Sayaka's partner and an agent of Queen Tsuyuha. Like Natsuki, he has the ability to transform Sayaka into a Magical Warrior. His animal form is similar to a purple ferret (a yellow one in the OVA). He poses as Sayaka's private tutor. He is also Natsuki's brother.
Emi Kojima (小島 えみ, Kojima Emi)
Voiced by: Ui Miyazaki
A girl from Evergreen who transfers to Chihaya's school under the name Emi Kojima. Her real name is Septem. She is in love with Bergamot, but he is only attracted to her because of her resemblance to his wife, Emi Hiiragi. She works with Bergamot to help protect Chihaya from Fennel and Calendula. Though depicted as a heroine in the anime, in the OVA she was depicted as a villainess.
Bergamot (ベルガモット, Berugamotto)
Voiced by: Hideyuki Tanaka
Chihaya's father. Fennel talked him into stealing the seeds from their vault. Even before that, however, he became a fugitive for eloping with the human Emi Hiiragi, who became Chihaya's mother. Eventually he comes to Earth with Septem with the intent of protecting Chihaya from Fennel. While on Earth, he poses as a teacher at Chihaya's school under the name Jounouchi.
Fennel (フェンネル, Fenneru)
Voiced by: Hirotaka Suzuoki
The main antagonist of the series. He is the one behind the seeds coming to Earth. He aims to harness Chihaya/Carmein's power at its peak, infecting her and using it to destroy the world and "purify" it. On Earth he poses as the chairman of Chihaya's school.
Calendula (カレンデュラ, Karendura)
Voiced by: Chiaki Takahashi
Fennel's underling. She is responsible for infecting the individual humans with seeds. Near the end of the series, she is infected with first one, then two seeds to make her stronger, which ends up destroying her.

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Reception

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The OVA series released on DVD by NuTech Digital, Inc. was reviewed by Chris Beveridge for the media blog Mania.com. He gave a positive review for Magical Kanan Box Set and gave it an overall grade of "B."[1] He gave a less positive review for the two-episode Magical Kanan Special Box Set and gave it an overall grade of "C."[10]

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Septem Charm: Magical Kanan is a Japanese adult developed and published by Terios, initially released on December 17, 1998, for Windows, centering on a magical creature's quest to retrieve powerful seeds on , which leads to a human girl transforming into a magical warrior named . The story involves themes of , transformation, and erotic elements, as the Chihaya Hiiragi encounters the creature Natsuki, who kisses her to grant powers amid conflicts with antagonists seeking the seeds. The spawned several adaptations, including a four-episode (OVA) series titled Septem Charm Magical Kanan, produced by Lemon Heart and released from August 25, 2000, to November 25, 2001, which closely follows the game's plot with explicit content. A special OVA, Septem Charm Magical Kanan: SP Dokidoki Summer, was released in 2002 as a side story. In 2005, a 13-episode television adaptation, Magical Canan (also romanized as Magical Kanan), aired from January 1 to March 26, directed by Masashi Abe at AIC A.S.T.A., toning down the adult elements to focus on action and the retrieval of five dangerous seeds stolen from the world of . This TV series features Chihaya as the lead, transforming via Natsuki's power to battle possessions caused by the seeds, while exploring mysteries tied to her and the magical realm. Notable for its blend of magical girl tropes with eroge origins, Magical Kanan influenced later works in the genre and received various re-releases, including a 2005 RISEA edition of the , reflecting Terios's style in adult fantasy narratives. The franchise remains a cult entry in Japanese media, with releases handled by companies like for the TV adaptation.

Overview

Premise

The world of serves as a magical realm dedicated to safeguarding dangerous "" within a secure vault, designed to contain their potential to amplify human desires into catastrophic forces that could destabilize reality. These , when illicitly stolen and transported to , latch onto individuals overwhelmed by their innermost cravings—such as or —possessing them and morphing the hosts into monstrous entities that siphon life energy from victims to fuel their growth. This incursion threatens both worlds, as the unchecked proliferation of the seeds risks widespread devastation by exploiting and exacerbating human weaknesses. Details such as the number of seeds vary by adaptation; the TV series specifies five. To counter this peril, ordinary humans form symbiotic bonds with magical creatures originating from , enabling them to transform into magical warriors—empowered figures capable of confronting the threats. Exemplified by figures like , these warriors draw upon supernatural abilities channeled through jewels or protective charms to purify the corrupted seeds, restoring balance without eradicating the hosts entirely. Central to this alliance is the Septem Charm, a mystical artifact that acts as the binding conduit, linking the human partner and the Evergreen creature to synchronize their energies and facilitate the transformative process. This mechanism ensures that only those with compatible wills can activate the warrior state, emphasizing harmony between the realms in the fight against the seeds' chaos.

Themes and genres

Magical Kanan is classified as an genre, incorporating tropes within a fantasy framework, and was adapted into a OVA series emphasizing and magic elements. The core narrative revolves around a high school girl who gains transformative powers through a magical companion, engaging in battles against otherworldly threats, which subverts traditional shoujo conventions by integrating explicit adult content such as fanservice and erotic scenes. This blending distinguishes the franchise, where transformations and confrontations often lead to sexual scenarios, highlighting themes of sexual awakening alongside duty and . Key themes explore human desires as both destructive forces—manifested through magical seeds that possess individuals and amplify their urges into monstrous forms—and empowering aspects, as the protagonist's abilities unlock her latent strength to protect her world. The story draws influences from the late 1990s magical girl boom, including homages to series like Cardcaptor Sakura, but parodies these by infusing RPG-like choice-driven paths in the visual novel that affect romantic and combat outcomes, tying personal desires to narrative progression. Overall, the franchise uniquely merges adolescent fantasy with mature explorations of desire, creating a subversive take on the magical girl formula.

Source material

Visual novel

Septem Charm: Magical Kanan is a Japanese adult developed and published by Terios for Windows, released on December 17, 1998. As an , it incorporates explicit sexual content alongside its narrative, featuring multiple routes and endings influenced by player decisions that affect character relationships and story progression. The gameplay employs a first-person format, emphasizing branching narratives driven by player choices in dialogues and events. Relationship stats are built through interactions, unlocking deeper personal stories and triggering H-scenes centered on themes of desire and intimacy with the heroines. The story structure allows players to assume perspectives linked to the magical warriors, delving into the interdimensional conflict between Earth and the fairy realm of via interactive conversations and combat sequences rendered through descriptive text and static CG illustrations. Unique to the , it expands the setting with detailed lore on Evergreen's hierarchical society of fairies and guardians, incorporates additional side characters beyond the core cast, and presents alternate scenarios including prolonged romance developments that diverge from the linear adaptations. This original work later inspired an OVA adaptation.

Development and release

Magical Kanan was developed and published by the studio Terios as its debut title, released for Windows on December 17, 1998. The project emerged in the late 1990s during a surge in popularity for magical girl-themed media, exemplified by the success of . The core development team featured original artwork by Mamoru Yokota and Shoji Todai, who focused on detailed character graphics emphasizing transformation sequences and intimate scenes typical of the genre. Scenario writing was handled by Yoichi Kuroda, Seki Fujiki, Hina Mitsuki, and Kazuma Sano, crafting narratives centered on adult fantasy elements within a framework. Music composition was provided by Hideki Higuchi, contributing to the game's atmospheric fantasy tone. A fandisc, Magical Kanan - Magical Fantasy Box, followed on August 13, 1999, adding side stories and extra content. The title saw a in 2005 as part of the RISEA - Triple Featuring Box, a set including the remade original, the fandisc, and additional content, updating graphics and including while retaining the original's focus. This visual novel's foundation later influenced its OVA by providing core character designs and premise.

OVA adaptation

Production

The OVA adaptation of Magical Kanan, titled Septem Charm Magical Kanan, was presented by Lemon Heart with production by Triple X and animation by Studio Wanpack and other studios including ANIK and DOOSOL. Directed by Yasuhiro Matsumura with scripting by Hideki Mitsui, the production adapted elements from the original developed by Terios. The series comprises four episodes, each approximately 30 minutes in length, released from August 25, 2000, to November 25, 2001, and distributed on and DVD in . Key voice cast includes Ai Uchikawa as Chihaya Hiiragi, the protagonist who transforms into the magical warrior . The ending theme, "Angel Kiss," was performed by Kiyomi Yumeno.

Plot

In the first episode of the OVA adaptation, high school student Chihaya Hiiragi discovers an injured magical creature named Natsuki, who is the guardian from the world of , during a rainy night and brings him to her home for care. Once recovered, Natsuki transforms into his human form and, to empower Chihaya against the threat, kisses her, granting her the ability to transform into the magical warrior . The duo then confronts their first enemy: a monster possessed by one of the stolen magical seeds, which amplifies the sin of lust in its human host, leading to a battle where purifies the seed through combat. Episodes 2 and 3 expand the conflict by introducing Chihaya's friends as additional magical warriors—Sayaka Mizuki, who transforms into Cerulean Blue with her partner, and Emi Kojima, who becomes —joining the fight against subsequent seed-possessed monsters driven by greed and envy, respectively. As the group pursues the seeds scattered on , revelations unfold about the antagonist Bergamot, a figure from responsible for stealing the five dangerous seeds from their vault and unleashing them to bind with human vices. These episodes feature escalating battles and character development, with post-combat recovery scenes incorporating intimate H-scenes that emphasize Chihaya's central arc in a linear narrative distinct from the visual novel's branching paths. The fourth episode builds to a climax with a high-stakes confrontation that bridges the worlds of Evergreen and Earth, where Carmine, Cerulean Blue, and Viridian unite to purify the remaining seeds and defeat Bergamot's schemes. The resolution sees the warriors restoring balance, strengthening their personal bonds through shared trials, and returning to everyday life, though subtle hints suggest lingering threats from unresolved elements in Evergreen. Unlike the source material, the OVA maintains a single, focused storyline without multiple endings, integrating adult elements seamlessly into the recovery and emotional closure phases.

Characters

Chihaya Hiiragi is the of the OVA , a high school girl who encounters the weakened magical creature Natsuki and kisses him, granting her the ability to transform into the magical warrior using a crimson charm. She is brave but naive, serving as the central figure in the recovery of the stolen magical seeds from . Chihaya's relationships with her friends and Natsuki drive her growth amid the battles against seed-induced threats. She is voiced by Ai Uchikawa. Natsuki is a magical creature dispatched from the land of to retrieve the dangerous seeds stolen by an evil force. He partners closely with Chihaya, providing guidance on the magical threats and serving as the power source for her transformations through intimate kisses. Natsuki brings with his loyal yet occasionally bumbling personality, often appearing in a cute animal form due to depleted energy. In the source material, he is also known as in his true magical state. He is voiced by Takezō Koike. Sayaka Mizuki, later revealed as the transformed magical warrior Cerulean Blue, starts as a rival to Chihaya with water-based powers that contrast Carmine's fire-themed abilities. Her initial antagonism stems from a backstory involving family pressures, but she evolves into a key ally in the seed recovery efforts. Cerulean Blue's obnoxious demeanor in battle highlights her split personality from her civilian self. She is voiced by Minami Hokuto. Emi Kojima is Chihaya's shy friend and a mysterious transfer student who transforms into the earth-powered magical warrior , initially positioned as an under the influence of the main villain. Her arc centers on overcoming personal insecurities through participation in the escalating battles against possessed foes. In the , her role expands with additional backstory elements not fully explored in the OVA. She is voiced by . The primary antagonists are led by Bergamot, the mastermind evil magician who stole the magical seeds from to unleash chaos on by possessing humans and amplifying their desires into monstrous forms. Bergamot commands Hazuna, a deceptive follower who aids in scattering the seeds and confronting the heroes. Episodic foes consist of ordinary humans temporarily possessed by the seeds, creating varied threats that test the protagonists' teamwork. Hazuna is voiced by Susumu Chiba.

Magical Canan TV series

The Magical Canan television series is a 13-episode produced by studio AIC A.S.T.A., which aired in Japan from January 1, 2005, to March 26, 2005. Directed by Masashi Abe, with series composition by Mitsuhiro Yamada, the adaptation draws from the original by Terios while expanding its fantasy lore for a broadcast audience. It follows the core premise of magical warriors combating threats from the world of but shifts emphasis toward lighter, episodic storytelling balanced with character development. In the series, Chihaya Hiiragi forms a partnership with Natsuki, a magical agent dispatched from by Queen Tsuyuha to recover five powerful seeds stolen from their vault and transported to . These seeds possess humans, amplifying their desires into monstrous forms that Chihaya must battle after transforming into the warrior using a magical compact. The narrative interweaves intense action sequences with Chihaya's everyday school life, her friendships—such as with Sayaka Mizushiro—and emerging romantic tensions, while upgraded seed-spawned threats escalate the stakes across episodes. Production expanded the visual novel's framework into a full-season format, allowing for fluid in transformation and battle scenes enabled by the TV budget and episode length. Key elements include the voice cast, with Ryō Hirohashi as Chihaya Hiiragi, Hisayoshi Suganuma as Natsuki, and as Sayaka Mizushiro. Character designs were handled by , based on originals by Mamoru Yokota, emphasizing expressive visuals for the and genres. Compared to the original OVA, the TV series tones down hentai elements to fanservice suitable for television airing, prioritizing humor, romance subplots, and school-based comedy over explicit content. It introduces broader world-building around Evergreen's hierarchy and seed threats, concluding the primary recovery arc with an open hinting at unresolved lore rather than full closure. This structure allows for potential continuations while maintaining a self-contained focused on Chihaya's growth as a .

Other media

The franchise expanded beyond its core visual novel and adaptations through a fandisc released in 1999 by Terios, titled Magical Kanan - Magical Fantasy Box, which included additional scenarios, a mini-game, and a timed story-based mini-game called "The Exciting ." Merchandise included official artbooks such as the 1999 Septem Charm Art Settei Gashu Illustration Book and the Official Art Book, featuring character designs and illustrations from the visual novel. Figures of transformed characters were produced in the early , including a 1/8 scale PVC statue of Kanan (Chihaya Hiiragi) by Max Factory and smaller sets like the Magical Kanan Selection series depicting characters such as Carmein. Drama CDs were also released, with the 1999 Septem Charm Magical Kanan Drama CD (MACG-5006) by providing audio expansions of side stories involving the main characters. Unofficial works encompassed fan-created content, including short manga adaptations and parodies often circulated at events like , such as the 2006 Rare Quaderno by Cyclone focusing on character interactions. An unofficial English version of the , titled Magical☆Canon, exists as a fan-modified release, though no major console ports were developed. No official crossovers occurred, but the series influenced subsequent Terios titles through shared themes and character archetypes.

Music

Visual novel soundtrack

The soundtrack for the 1998 visual novel Septem Charm Magical Kanan, developed by Terios, features original (BGM) composed primarily by Hideki Higuchi, with contributions from Terios staff on production. The BGM style incorporates synth-heavy instrumentation typical of late-1990s titles, blending electronic synth elements with light orchestral fantasy motifs to evoke magical and school-life atmospheres, including subtle sensual undertones in tracks accompanying intimate scenes. This approach supports the game's narrative of magical battles and romance, with tension-building synth layers in combat sequences and softer, melodic lines for character interactions. A dedicated soundtrack album, Septem Charm Magical Kanan SOUND TRACK (TECO-1001), was released on CD in June 1999 by , compiling over 20 unique pieces totaling approximately 55 minutes. Key tracks include the opening theme "Koi no Magical Duel" (3:54), a vocal piece performed by Kiyomi Yumeno and the group Magical♪Wings, setting an upbeat, duel-inspired tone; instrumental BGM such as "Heion na Gakuen Seikatsu" (Peaceful School Life, 3:01) for everyday scenes; and battle-oriented tracks like those emphasizing rhythmic synth pulses to heighten conflict. The ending theme "Angel Kiss" (3:49) provides a reflective close, also featuring vocals by Yumeno. These compositions, with Kazuharu Nagumo handling the OP and ED arrangements, offer route-specific variations to enhance branching story paths. Voice acting in the is fully provided in Japanese for all character dialogues and scenes, prioritizing narrative immersion without integrated songs. Notable performers include Mie Sasamori as Chihaya Hiiragi (), Minami Hokuto as Sayaka Mizuki (Cerulean Blue), and as Hiiragi, with consistent casting across main and side roles to maintain emotional depth in magical and erotic contexts. This full voicing was a standard feature for Terios's Windows releases, allowing players to experience voiced interactions in both standard and adult scenes. Technically, the in-game audio delivered synth-driven BGM and voice clips for the original 1998 Windows 95/98 edition. Later re-releases, such as the 2005 Magical Kanan -RISEA- complete edition, featured enhanced audio with improved sound quality, including remastered tracks and higher-fidelity with a recast of main roles (e.g., Chihaya Hiiragi by Sakura Nao and Emi Hiiragi by Isshiki Hikaru) to align with advancing PC capabilities. These elements were carried over briefly into adaptations for atmospheric continuity.

OVA themes

The OVA adaptation of Magical Kanan utilizes vocal themes originally produced for the source , emphasizing the magical girl genre's energetic and emotional tones. The opening theme, titled "Koi no Magical Duel" (恋のマジカル・デュエル), is performed by Kiyomi Yumeno, with composition and arrangement by Kazuharu Nagumo and lyrics by Taku Koide. This track sets an upbeat pace for the episodes, accompanying transformation and battle sequences. The ending theme, "Angel Kiss," is also performed by Yumeno, featuring lyrics by Suzune Nakamachi and music by Nagumo. It adopts a softer, ballad-like style that underscores the series' romantic and introspective elements, playing over . Insert music in the OVA includes episode-specific cues tied to key action scenes, such as seed purification rituals and magical confrontations, composed as part of the overall score by Hideki Higuchi. These elements were integrated , with the vocal themes released as a single CD in 1999 prior to the OVA's debut.

Reception

Visual novel response

The 1998 visual novel SeptemCharm: Magical Kanan by Terios garnered mixed reception in the eroge community, valued for its fusion of magical girl elements with adult themes but tempered by technical limitations of the era. Critical reviews highlighted its story depth within the magical girl eroge niche, where the narrative's exploration of transformation and conflict was seen as a strong point, earning an average score of 61 out of 100 on ErogameScape based on 120 user votes. Reviewers also commended the balance between plot progression and adult content, classifying it as a functional "抜きゲー" (eroge) that integrated H-scenes without overshadowing the storyline. Graphics received praise for the character designs by artist Mamoru Yokota, though some critiques noted they appeared dated even by late-1990s standards, with MIDI-based BGM transitions causing noticeable delays that disrupted pacing. H-scenes drew mixed feedback, with appreciation for their inclusion but complaints about uneven pacing and voice/BGM synchronization issues. Fan responses appreciated the game's branching routes and full as innovative for 1998 eroge, contributing to its influence on subsequent Terios titles like Magical Kanan 2.

OVA and franchise impact

The OVA adaptation of Magical Kanan, released between 2000 and 2001, garnered mixed reception among viewers, with user scores averaging around 6 out of 10 on major anime databases. On , it holds a 5.98 rating based on 981 user votes, reflecting appreciation for its premise within the genre but criticism for pacing and explicit content integration. Similarly, reports a weighted mean of 6.79 from 68 ratings, positioning it as a decent but unremarkable entry in the space. The franchise's legacy extends through its transition from adult-oriented OVA to the 2005 television series Magical Canan, which toned down explicit elements to create an magical girl narrative, broadening appeal to non-adult audiences. The TV series earned a 6.07/10 on from 2,046 ratings and a 6.0/10 on from 25 ratings, highlighting its role in expanding the property's visibility beyond niche markets. A sequel visual novel, Magical Kanan 2 Hiiro no Bergamot, was released by Terios in 2015. However, the franchise's overall impact remains limited outside , with minimal international distribution beyond select licenses. Culturally, Magical Kanan contributed to the hentai subgenre as an early 2000s example rooted in the late-1990s boom, coinciding with the popularity of series like . Discotek Media's 2017 licensing of the series for North American release underscores ongoing niche interest in reviving such properties for . In modern contexts, streaming availability is sparse, confined to unofficial or adult-oriented platforms rather than mainstream services like , while fan discussions often note the dated visual style and tropes alongside recognition of its original seed-retrieval concept as a fresh twist on transformation themes.
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