Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku

When a mobile game promises a chance to become a real magical girl, countless hopefuls jump at the opportunity. But in a city overflowing with newfound magic, the mysterious administrator of the Magical Girl Raising Project suddenly declares that the number of magical girls must be halved. What begins as a friendly competition for magical candy quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival, as the girls discover that losing their powers means losing far more than just their enchanted abilities. As the lines between hero and villain blur, the once-charming world of magic reveals its brutal underbelly. With unlikely alliances forming and betrayals lurking around every corner, each magical girl must confront their own morality and decide how far they are willing to go to remain in the game. This is a battle royale where innocence is lost and the true cost of magic is paid in blood.

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