8.5/10 Sometimes a touch of magic is all it takes to find ourselves. In this sweet and extremely underrated magical girl tale, ordinary middle schooler Inari Fushimi gets more than she bargained for after a good deed bestows her with magic. Will her new powers ultimately grant her wish, or will she have to learn to embrace reality? While we’ve seen this setup hundreds of times before, this empowerment story adapted from the 2010 manga offers a relatable female lead, a lovable supporting cast, and heartfelt lessons we all can relate to. Inari is kind, hard working, and determined to change herself for the people sheloves, yet also struggles to be honest with herself and makes mistakes. The beautiful animation, sweet character designs, and soft, melodious background tracks greatly adds to the romantic atmosphere. While ultimately the viewer may be hungry for more background, slower pacing, and a complete ending, Inari Kon Kon proves itself as one of best the magical girl genre has to offer.

We don’t need to change ourselves to find true love and happiness—the true magic lies in us. Check out the manga for a richer and compete version of the story.