W.I.T.C.H.

I have never seen a single episode of the tv series nor have I read the original comic, so I have no nostalgic attachment to W.I.T.C.H. and therefore no bias. I know nothing of the franchise beyond what the manga has shown me. The problem with making W.I.T.C.H. into manga is that while it might have been an attractive concept for western audience, in context of Japanese works it looks like just another generic magical girl title. Group of young girls that acquire magical powers we’ve seen this play out at least dozens of times. One unique thing to W.I.T.C.H. is how one of the girlsdoesn’t really have a power on her own but rather serves as a central piece connecting powers of others. This could have been interesting to explore more. Unfortunately, the manga was cancelled before the story even really started. Barely out of introduction arc just when it seemed like there might be some interesting plot development, the series just ends, discontinued, with absolutely no conclusion at all. The art is serviceable. Which means that it works as a storytelling device and does not make the plot more confusing to follow, but it’s not exactly outstanding. There was no occasion when I stopped to look at a page just to appreciate how the art looks. So, who is this manga for? As it stands, you’ll enjoy this only if you’re a fan of W.I.T.C.H., likely looking for some nostalgia trip. You might have enjoyed this if you were unfamiliar with magical girl genre so all of this would be new to you, or if you were literally a young girl, the intended audience, but thanks to the manga being cancelled so soon, you won’t be getting much enjoyment even if you fill those characteristics, as it’s just not worth to read a story that went nowhere.