Shin Kankaku Iyashikei Mahou Shoujo Behoimi-chan

Shin Kankaku Iyashikei Mahou Shoujo Behoimi-chan was created by the manga artist Hikawa Hekiru, originally serialized starting in 2005. It emerged during a period when the magical girl genre was frequently being deconstructed or subverted through dark humor and unconventional pacing. The series follows the titular character, Behoimi, who arrives in the human world with the intent of healing souls, though her methods often result in absurdity and chaotic comedy rather than traditional magical girl tropes.

The character design reflects Hikawa Hekiru's recognizable minimalist style, which emphasizes expressive, often deadpan facial features that contrast sharply with the chaotic supernatural events unfolding in the narrative. The series was designed as a satire that leans into the 'iyashikei' or healing genre label ironically, playing with reader expectations by juxtaposing cute aesthetics with bizarre, dark-edged humor. It received a modest following among fans of avant-garde gag manga, serving as a precursor to some of the author’s later, more widely recognized works.