Most magical girls are young teenagers, often between the ages of 13 and 16.
This age range is common in the genre and is reflected in many popular series, such as:
- Sailor Moon: The main cast of Sailor Scouts are all high school students.
- Madoka Magica: The titular magical girls are all middle school students.
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record: The main characters are again middle and high school students.
This age range is often chosen for several reasons:
- Relatability: Teenagers can easily relate to the characters' struggles with school, friendships, and growing up.
- Innocence: The magical girl transformation is a powerful symbol of empowerment, and young girls are often seen as more innocent and vulnerable, making their transformation more dramatic.
- Target Audience: The magical girl genre is primarily aimed at young girls and teenagers, and this age range reflects the target audience.
However, there are exceptions to this rule. Some magical girls are younger, like Mami Tomoe from Madoka Magica who is only 14, while others are older, like Usagi Tsukino from Sailor Moon, who is 14 at the start of the series but becomes 16 by the end.
Ultimately, the age of a magical girl can vary depending on the specific series, but young teenagers remain the most common age range in the genre.
