The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies episode 1: Release date and time, where to watch and more

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies episode 1 is scheduled to release on July 9, 2024, at 10:45 pm JST. Fans residing in Japan will be able to view the episodes on AT-X and other local television networks, while global audiences can stream the episode on Crunchyroll through subscription.

There is plenty of excitement among fans since this is a show that is produced by Studio BONES. The animation studio has worked on some of the biggest anime projects such as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, My Hero Academia, and Noragami to name a few.

Originally, this title was a Yonkoma, which is a four-panel comic strip. It was later serialized in Monthly Gangan Joker Magazine, which belonged to Square Enix. The first episode will surely set the tone for the remainder of the season, and fans hope to see some substance with the promising animation that was shown in the trailer.

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Release date and time of The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies episode 1

Shun Miller as seen in the anime series (Image via Studio BONES)

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies episode 1 is slated to release on July 9, 2024, at 10:45 pm JST. Despite the differences in time zones, most regions across the world will be able to view the episode on the aforementioned date. Here’s the release time along with the corresponding time zones for The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Enemies episode 1:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Standard Time	6:45 am	Wednesday	July 9, 2024
Central Standard Time	8:45 am	Wednesday	July 9, 2024
Eastern Standard Time	9:45 am	Wednesday	July 9, 2024
Greenwich Mean Time	1:45 pm	Wednesday	July 9, 2024
Central European Summer Time	3:45 pm	Wednesday	July 9, 2024
Indian Standard Time	7:15 pm	Wednesday	July 9, 2024
Philippine Time	9:45 pm	Wednesday	July 9, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	11:15 pm	Thursday	July 9, 2024

Where to watch The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies episode 1?

As stated earlier, fans in Japan can watch The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Enemies episode 1 on AT-X at 10:45 pm JST. Tokyo MX will broadcast the episode at 11:30 pm JST while BS 11 will broadcast the episode at 11 pm JST.

Global audiences can access The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies episode 1 on Crunchyroll, though the streaming platform will not provide viewers with the episode for free. Viewers must avail of their paid services to access the latest episodes of the anime series.

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies

cast and crew

The main cast includes some of the most talented voice actors and industry veterans. Their work could propel the show to the next level, which has the fans excited for the release of The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies episode 1. Here are some of the voice actors and the roles in the show:

Byakuya Mimori - Mai Nakahara
Mira - Yūki Ono
Bellatrix - Ayako Kawasumi
The Bird Familiar - Hikaru Midorikawa
Alcyone - Hiro Shimono
Fomalhaut - Kenichi Suzumura
Hibana Kagari - Mariya Ise
Spica - Nao Tōyama
The Cat Familiar - Shinichirō Miki
Betelgeuse - Takaya Hashi
Sadalsudh - Takumi Yamazaki

The anime’s technical staff also features plenty of experts in this field who have worked on numerous big anime projects in the past. Here’s the main staff of the anime series:

Director - Akiyo Ohashi
Series Composition - Yuniko Ayana
Script - Yuniko Ayana
Music - MAYUKO
Original creator - Cocoa Fujiwara
Character Design - Haruko Iizuka
Chief Animation Director: Nobuhiro Arai
Sound Director - Eriko Kimura
Director of Photography - Tsuyoshi Kanbayashi
Color design - Yukari Goto
Editing - Kumiko Sakamoto

Fans expect top-tier animation in The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies episode 1 as well as the remaining episodes of the season. This is due to the fact that Studio BONES is responsible for the animation production of the series.

Plot in brief

The story revolves around two extremely different people who seem to find love. This seemingly disastrous pairing defies all logic - a classic case of love at first sight.

One is a magical girl who swears to fight for love and peace. On the other hand, we have a lieutenant who was born into a family with a rich history in military forces. One fights for justice while the other serves an evil empire. Just how far will this love story progress?

Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 advances.

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