TV series
This romantic comedy is about Takeru Ohyama, a typical perverted teenage boy. His new school doesn't require entrance exams, and it just turned co-ed! Unfortunately, his dreams of a happy high school life are dashed when he finds out the school is much more than it seems. All of the students wield a special item—a Maken—to unleash their magical abilities in duels! Can Takeru find a Maken that works for him? Even while trying to fit in at a new school and dealing with all kinds of girl problems?
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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This romantic comedy is about Takeru Ohyama, a typical perverted teenage boy. His new school doesn't require entrance exams, and it just turned co-ed! Unfortunately, his dreams of a happy high school life are dashed when he finds out the school is much more than it seems. All of the students wield a special item—a Maken—to unleash their magical abilities in duels! Can Takeru find a Maken that works for him? Even while trying to fit in at a new school and dealing with all kinds of girl problems?
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Episode 1
Takeru's first day at the Tenbi Academy is full of fights and panties. After accidentally kissing a second-year girl, she challenges him to a duel in front of the entire student body. Without a Maken or Element, how is he supposed to protect himself?
Directed by Taro KuboWritten by Yosuke Kuroda
Episode 2
The beginning of the school year could only mean one thing: time for physical exams! But after getting caught peeking in on the girls from his class, Takeru finds out that he's an anomaly at Tenbi, and that no Maken can be matched to him.
Directed by Mana UchiyamaWritten by Yosuke Kuroda
Episode 3
Takeru decides to join the Security Committee! To welcome its new members, the Committee takes a trip to the hot springs. Things are going well until a bear shows up, giving the girls of the Tenbi Academy a chance to show off their special powers.
Directed by Matsuo AsamiWritten by Noboru Kimura
Episode 4
Himegami asks Takeru to go on a shopping date! Of course, she has an ulterior motive: to inspect the mysterious mark on Takeru's chest. Sounds easy enough, but her plans are interrupted by her roommates, her fan club, and an unknown stalker.
Directed by Kiyomitsu SatoWritten by Noboru Kimura
Episode 5
It's time for the clubs at Tenbi to negotiate their annual budgets! Takeru and Uru try to work together to help the Security Committee, but their work is interrupted by an assailant who claims to be responsible for the random acts of violence on campus.
Directed by Harume KosakaWritten by Yasunori Yamada
Episode 6
Since Takeru's first day at Tenbi, Inaho has called him her fiancé. On a rainy night, the story of their past together is revealed, and Takeru's Elemental powers surface in order to protect his friend (and an adorable new addition to the household).
Directed by Matsuo Asami, Masahito OtaniWritten by Yosuke Kuroda
Episode 7
A group of beautiful, powerful transfer students arrive at Tenbi in order to root out a mysterious secret society. But before they can get to work, they'll have to prove their strength against the girls of Makenki in an epic volleyball showdown.
Directed by Takashi AndoWritten by Noboru Kimura
Episode 8
Syria is Tenbi's newest transfer student, and she's taken quite an interest in Takeru! What does she plan to do with him in the disused shack on the outskirts of campus?
Directed by Minoru YamashitaWritten by Yosuke Kuroda
Episode 9
The boys of Tenbi Academy petition the faculty for co-ed swim classes (for the sake of gender equality, of course). Naturally, the girls protest. There's only one way to solve this dilemma: a boys-versus-girls water fight full of swimsuits and nosebleeds!
Directed by Yoshihiko IwataWritten by Yasunori Yamada
Episode 10
If Takeru fails his Element practical again, he'll be kicked out of Makenki! Meanwhile, there's something not quite right about Minerva, the newest member of Venus to transfer to Tenbi. Why is she confronting Himegami in the woods?
Directed by Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Noboru Kimura
Episode 11
Takeru gets a Maken! The secret history of Makenki! A dangerous new threat! But most important, the girls of the Security Committee don their skimpiest outfits and get jobs at the local maid cafe in order to pay for their bikini-filled summer camp.
Directed by Kiyomitsu SatoWritten by Yasunori Yamada
Episode 12
Kamigari kidnaps Haruko as part of an incomprehensible evil scheme concerning Takeru's untapped powers. When things backfire and Takeru goes out of control, only one person can stop him from destroying Tenbi Academy.
Directed by Takashi AndoWritten by Yosuke Kuroda
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Tomoaki MaenoTakeru Ōyama
Sayuri YahagiKodama
Iori NomizuInaho Kushiya
Misuzu TogashiAzuki Shinatsu
MinaMinori Rokujou
Hitomi HaradaAki Nijou
Noriko ShitayaHaruko Amaya
Shizuka FuruyaUruchi Minaya
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