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I just don't see anything that takes this below a "10" for me. It's arch-loyal to the spirit and substance of the manga, but with a little Shaft essence thrown into the mix. The animation is glorious. We finally get to see Rakan in all his GAR, goofus glory. Really - for a Negima fan, what more could you ask for?
Specifically, that felt like it lasted about 5 minutes and then the closing credits were up. It's torture waiting months between releases, even if I do know what happens next. This is the Negima that we should have had from the beginning - sharp, funny, kinky, with great supporting cast members like Kotarou and Rakan sharing the stage. This is what Shaft can do when they don't get too full of their own cleverness - with a strong and well-known source material like Akematsu's at play, it acts as a natural levee against a flood of Shaft self-indulgence.
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