Magical × Miracle
| Company type | Manga series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manga publishing |
| Founded | May 2002 |
| Defunct | March 2006 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Manga volumes |
| Owner | Ichijinsha |
Magical × Miracle is a Japanese josei manga created by Yuzu Mizutani, which was serialized in Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Zero Sum from May 2002 until March 2006, compiled into six volumes. The English-language version is distributed in North America by Tokyopop.
Plot
Merleawe, a fourteen-year-old girl, arrives in the kingdom of Viegald to study magic but is soon abducted by Vaith. She is then compelled to assume the identity of the missing master wizard Sylthfarn to safeguard the realm and preserve its peace. The narrative centers on her journey as she strives to fulfill this role while unraveling the mysteries surrounding Sylthfarn’s true identity and discovering her own.
Characters
- A fourteen-year-old girl who bears a striking resemblance to the Master Wizard Sylthfarn and is assigned to impersonate him to avert war in Viegald. Although she lacks his magical prowess and formal manners, she shares his character traits and becomes devoted to defending the kingdom. Her magic specialty involves flower conjuration. Following Sylthfarn’s demise, Merleawe returns to an ordinary existence but eventually gains recognition as the Silver Haired Saint, a peacemaker, and is appointed as Viegald’s master wizard.
- The master wizard of Viegald who vanishes early in the storyline. Known for his mischievous personality, he learns of his imminent death through a fortune teller and embarks on a final journey before dying in an accident.
- Vaith serves as captain of the Black Knights and is a close confidant of Sylthfarn. He abducts Merleawe due to her resemblance to Sylthfarn and becomes her guardian. His black hair is dyed white in memory of fallen comrades. Vaith blends a playful attitude with deep loyalty and responsibility toward Merleawe.
- The eldest son of a noble family, Yue is highly intelligent and rapidly advanced through wizard school. He holds the position of under-secretary in the wizard department, second only to the master wizard. Yue maintains discipline among his peers and shares a complicated relationship with General Lenolora of Caldia, who harbors romantic feelings for him.
- A compassionate priest dedicated to educating orphans. Glenn advocates kindness even toward outcasts such as the witch Salavy and frequently offers guidance to Fern regarding proper behavior.
- A twelve-year-old boy serving as Sylthfarn’s body double, tasked with absorbing harmful spells aimed at Sylthfarn. Initially brusque and withdrawn, he gradually forms friendships and shows emotional depth, with subtle indications of mutual romantic interest between him and Merleawe.
- An eight-year-old princess betrothed to Sylthfarn who matures over the course of the story. At first skeptical about Merleawe’s impersonation, she eventually accepts it. Seraphia’s early tensions with Princess Fia Luka and General Lenolora develop into friendships.
- Merleawe’s elder brother who works at a vineyard and is protective of her. Unaware of her secret mission, he inadvertently causes difficulties but always acts with good intentions.
- A formidable mage from Vilatia seeking to conquer Viegald. Due to his overwhelming magical power, Ardi appears emotionally detached. He orchestrates attacks on key figures before being defeated by Yue following an encounter involving Princess Seraphia.
- Glenn’s longtime companion who was shunned by the Church because of falling in love. He actively resists Ardi’s influence by mobilizing public support through grassroots efforts.
- Louie
- A confident and accomplished friend of Merleawe who plays an important role in exposing Vaith’s participation in the Uprising of Selba. After the time skip, Louie emerges as a powerful magician within Merleawe’s circle.
- Tirika
- Introduced late in the series, this junior student admires Merleawe and aspires to match her magical abilities despite being excitable by nature.
- Lecto
- Merleawe’s intelligent class president who initially seems aloof but grows closer after learning about Yue. He becomes an enthusiastic ally claiming a close friendship with Merleawe.
- Lenolora
- A general from Caldia connected to Viegald through schooling alongside Yue. She is sharp-minded and intellectually equal to Yue, playing a key strategic role in political relations between their kingdoms.