Aru Majo ga Shinu Made

On her seventeenth birthday, a young witch named Meg is told that her life has already begun counting down. The only hope of breaking the curse lies in gathering a thousand tears of joy, turning what should be a desperate race against time into a deeply personal encounter with other people’s lives, sorrows, and small moments of happiness.

As Meg travels with her magic and the guidance of her formidable mentor, the story balances a gentle everyday rhythm with the weight of mortality. Its mix of fantasy, quiet healing, and emotional drama gives the series a reflective atmosphere, while Meg’s gradual growth keeps the coming-of-age side of the story close at its center.