Fictional Works in Magia Record

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This page covers fictional works that exist within the world of Magia Record. Many such works are named and referenced by various characters throughout the game.

Decagon Ball

Decagon Ball (デカゴンボール Dekagonbōru) is a TV show, based off real-life Dragon Ball.

It is the favorite show of Felicia Mitsuki.

Detective Maid Mei

Detective Maid Mei (探偵少女 メイドのメ―ちゃん Tantei Shoujo Meido no Mee-chan) may be based on the real-world Maid Deka.

It is a short manga series by the same author as Phantom Thief Magical Kirin. It was only ever mentioned in the Let's See What You're Maid Of event story.

Karin Misono lent this manga to Kanagi Izumi to help her become a better maid.

Doraemonball

Doraemonball (ドーラエモンボール Dōraemonbōru) is a TV show, based on the real-world Doraemon, and possibly a second parody of Dragon Ball based on its name.

It is the second favorite show of Felicia Mitsuki.

Dragon Knight Squad

Dragon Knight Squad (ドラゴン・ナイト・スクワッド Doragon Naito Sukuwaddo) is a TV show, based on the real-world Super Sentai franchise. In particular, it may be based on the Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger ("Knight Dragon Squadron Dragon Armament Ranger") season, which released the year prior to Hotori Yuzuki's debut.

It is the favorite show of Hotori Yuzuki.

Daihachiro Furuyashiki's works

Daihachiro Furuyashiki (古屋敷大八郎 Furuyashiki Daihachirō) is a writer of multiple novels.

He has said "Look back on all of your actions from the beginning!"[unofficial tl.] (「自分の行動を最初から振り返るといいそうですよ!」).[1]

I Am You

I Am You (吾輩は君である Wagahai wa Kimi de Aru) is Daihachiro Furuyashiki's debut novel[2][3].

Kako Natsume considers the first edition of the book "one of her most prized possessions"[2], and she has called the scene descriptions in the book "amazing".[3]

Flying Squirrel

Flying Squirrel (モモンガ Momonga)[4] is a mystery book series written by Daihachiro Furuyashiki that also has sci-fi and historical elements. The series appears to feature various species of flying squirrels and gliders. Some books in the series have been mentioned, in no particular order[5]:

  • The Melancholy of the Sugar Glider (フクロモモンガの憂鬱 Fukuro Momonga no Yuuutsu)[5]
  • The Dreadful Flying Squirrel (戦慄のミミゲモモンガ Senritsu no Mimige Momonga)[5]
  • Voldermann’s Flying Squirrel Murders (フォルデルマンハネオモモンガ殺人事件 Foruderuman Haneo Momonga Satsujin Jiken)[2]

Kako Natsume, her father, and Temari Kira are all fans of the series.[1] Kako's father displays the book series at Natsume Books at the shelf with his favorites, along with Umika Misaki's works.[4]

Mr. Purrs-a-lot

Mr. Purrs-a-lot (こねこのゴロゴロ Koneko no Gorogoro) is a puppet show about the titular cat, Mr. Purrs-a-lot, who lives in a place called "animal city".

It is the favorite show of Sana Futaba. As revealed in Sana's MSS: Due to being neglected by her family, Sana spent a lot of time outdoors and befriended a stray cat, whom she named Miss Purrs (Japanese) after Mr. Purrs-a-lot. She owned a Mr. Purrs-a-lot keychain, which helped her bond with another lonely student who liked it, but was soon after bullied by other students who stole the keychain. When she was first approached by Kyubey to make her contract, she initially wanted to wish herself into the show's "animal city" setting, but was told doing so was impossible. Iroha Tamaki also owns a Mr. Purrs-a-lot keychain, and the two of them can talk to each other about it now that Sana has joined Mikazuki Villa.

Apart from the titular Mr Purrs-a-lot, characters mentioned include Wonderfur, Curlymagne, Piggles the Pig, and Moortimer the Cow. The show is written by Hajime Niboshi, directed by Nekoyanagi, and brought to life by the puppet troupe Futamiza.

Each episode was 15 minutes. Several episodes have been alluded to, including one where Mr. Purrs-a-lot rides a balloon into space, one where Mr. Purrs-a-lot gets into a beach volleyball tournament and almost wins, and one where Mr. Purrs-a-lot rides a huge bird to another village.

In the event Bittersweet AI Memory, Uwasa taking the form of characters from the show appear.

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Nomadic Detective Koichi Todoroki

Nomadic Detective Koichi Todoroki[unofficial tl.] (宿無し探偵・等々力耕一 Yadonashi Tantei Todoroki Kouichi) (also translated as Wandering Detective Koichi Todoroki[unofficial tl.]) is a detective TV series.

The actor portraying Koichi Todoroki is Takehiko Sakaki.

It is the favorite show of Chiharu Hiroe, and she always wears a pin featuring the series' protagonist.

Secret Heroine Mimical☆Mimiko!

Secret Heroine Mimical☆Mimiko! (秘密のヒロイン・ミミカル☆ミミコ Himitsu no hiroin mimikaru ☆ mimiko) is a popular magical girl anime in which the main protagonist, Mimiko, is an elementary schooler that has the power to grow into a 16 year old. Akari Mai is a fan of the show.

It is likely based on real-world magical girl series such as Magical Princess Minky Momo.

Phantom Thief Magical Kirin

Phantom Thief Magical Kirin (怪盗少女マジカルきりん Kaitou Shoujo Majikaru Kirin) is a long-running shoujo manga series that supposedly features a rather formulaic approach. According to Karin Misono, "it's a story about how Magical Kirin steals a bunch of magical artifacts that were scattered around the world, all while battling demons and ghouls".

Fans of this series refer to themselves as Kirinites (マジきらー Maji Kiraa). Known Kirinites include Karin Misono (whose Magical Girl costume is almost an exact copy of Kirin's), Karin's grandmother, Alina Gray (after being lent this manga by Karin), Riko Chiaki and Ashley Taylor.

As was revealed in Ashley Taylor's MSS, some locations in the manga are based off Kamihama City itself. Additionally, the same story revealed that the chapters 20 through 27 of the manga are known as the Western Cellar arc (異境地下室編 Ikyou Shikashitsu Hen).

It may be based on or inspired by the real-world Kamichama Karin and Phantom Thief Jeanne.

Additionally, the manga's publisher, Krarin Comic in the anime and Kiraki in the game, may be based off Manga Time KR Comics (まんがタイムKRコミックス) and Manga Time Kirara, which also happens to be the original Japanese publisher and magazine group of all real-life Puella Magi Madoka Magica manga, respectively.

The Adventures of Mandragora

The Adventures of Mandragora[unofficial tl.] (マンドラゴラの冒険 Mandoragora no bōken) is a fictional children's book which Kagome Satori and her childhood friend Hibari are fans of. The story follows a lonely Mandragora who overcomes her fears and is able to make friends. Aru-chan, Kagome's stuffed mandragora, is based on the main character of this story. Aside from Mandragora, there's another character named Alrune (アルラウネ)[unofficial tl.], Mandragora's best friend, which Kagome named Aru-chan after.