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The Familiar of Zero

Original title: Zero no tsukaima
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2006
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.7K
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The Familiar of Zero (2006)
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When Saito, an ordinary teen living in Japan, is suddenly whisked away to the magical kingdom of Halkeginia, he becomes the familiar servant of Louise, a young girl enrolled in an academy fo... Read allWhen Saito, an ordinary teen living in Japan, is suddenly whisked away to the magical kingdom of Halkeginia, he becomes the familiar servant of Louise, a young girl enrolled in an academy for aristocrat magicians.When Saito, an ordinary teen living in Japan, is suddenly whisked away to the magical kingdom of Halkeginia, he becomes the familiar servant of Louise, a young girl enrolled in an academy for aristocrat magicians.

  • Stars
    • Rie Kugimiya
    • Satoshi Hino
    • Cristina Valenzuela
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Rie Kugimiya
      • Satoshi Hino
      • Cristina Valenzuela
    • 20User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes13

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    The Familiar Of Zero: Season 2
    The Familiar Of Zero: Season 4
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    The Familiar Of Zero: Season 4
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    Rie Kugimiya
    Rie Kugimiya
    • Louise
    • 2006
    Satoshi Hino
    Satoshi Hino
    • Saito Hiraga
    • 2006
    Cristina Valenzuela
    Cristina Valenzuela
    • Louise
    • 2006
    Jonathan Meza
    • Saito Hiraga
    • 2006
    Nicholas Manelick
    Nicholas Manelick
    • Guiche
    • 2006
    Kaiji Tang
    Kaiji Tang
    • Derflingher…
    • 2006
    Nanako Inoue
    • Kirche
    • 2006
    Yuka Inokuchi
    • Tabitha
    • 2006
    Tetsuo Gotô
    • Derflingher…
    • 2006
    Lauren Landa
    • Kirche
    • 2006
    Jennifer Alyx
    Jennifer Alyx
    • Tabitha
    • 2006
    Takahiro Sakurai
    Takahiro Sakurai
    • Guiche
    • 2006
    Akiko Kimura
    • Fouquet…
    • 2006
    Yui Horie
    • Siesta
    • 2006
    Mikako Takahashi
    Mikako Takahashi
    • Montmorency…
    • 2006
    Xanthe Huynh
    Xanthe Huynh
    • Siesta
    • 2006
    Satomi Arai
    • Verdande…
    • 2006
    Takeshi Aono
    Takeshi Aono
    • Osman
    • 2006
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    3wimperwell

    Very illogical.

    Basically my problem with this show is the lack of respect towards human life and the warped sense of romance presented here. If you've seen love Hina this is very similar in that the protagonist of the story is kicked around a lot. In Love Hina it was somewhat funny, but in this it was just down right demeaning.

    This guy who is brought to this magical world against his will is now treated as basically a slave, although he's referred to as a familiar, basically a pet that is supposed to serve their master. Except he's the only familiar who is a human, all the other one's are some kind of animal and yet even they get treated better. Some how this young man from modern day Japan is all accepting of this situation. Why? Why wouldn't he just explain to this girl the situation? Never once in the show is it properly explained, a little here and there, but he never actually makes an effort and yet after her treating him like crap he still likes her, come on now why not the maid? At least she was nice. Maybe girls will like this show, but guys you will not.

    Overall the story and especially the romance amongst the characters in this show failed to add any realism even for the world in which they lived.
    1aashidps

    Not worth the watch

    The main character is a fool and his familiar being disrespected by the main character itself at the start where there is no point in watching this fools show
    10light-generator42

    Funny and heartwarming, with just the right amount of naughtiness.

    I had my doubts when I began watching this show, but it turned out to be very entertaining. Overall the show is very funny and lighthearted, with wonderfully cute romance. While the show can be quite naughty at times (the main character is a bit perverted and looks suggestively at several girls), no full nudity is ever shown, and there is no implied or off- screen sex (as far as I can tell). The show is also considerably exciting, as the main characters face off against several villains throughout the four seasons. Though the graphics and animation of this show aren't top-notch, it's still an excellently crafted anime, full of bright colors, catchy music, and a plot that makes you want to watch more and more.
    10usfirepilot

    The best anime for first-time viewers.

    Okay, I'm not sure. This is actually the first anime I've ever watched. But, if you're just beginning to watch anime I can assure you this will definitively get you into everything about the anime experience!

    Compared to American movies, especially those by Disney, Pixar, and the likes, it has a storyline like no other. The storywriting is amazing and everything from the uniqueness of- well, I wish I could tell you! But you just have to watch it yourself!

    If you get attached to characters, especially when playing games or watching movies, then this TV show is for you. Connecting with the characters you can easily feel what they feel, and it will leave you wanting more. Attaching yourself to multiple characters, seeing from their eyes and their point of views, it changes everything and makes it so much more important to you. Please, I cannot recommend it enough. Especially if you're just experimenting with anime. Don't care if others call you "Weebs" or "Anime Lovers". They just won't, and don't, understand, until they watch it.

    And yes, I may be a first time anime watcher, so this review might not be en point to any other anime, but being a first time watcher that means I can definitely give you the point of view from a beginner, and that's what's most important to getting more people into watching it, no?

    10/10, absolutely amazing. I will be watching this again.
    7ryanhessami

    Zero no tsukaima

    This anime is good, but the first season is little bit annoying bc how they treat mc, but it gets better. So i suggest that this anime is worth watching, its not great but its not bad, just decent.

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      Due to the failure of the English dub of the first season, seasons 2-4 remained Japan only.
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      Followed by The Familiar of Zero: Knight of the Twin Moons (2007)

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2006 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
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    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Фамільяр невдахи
    • Production companies
      • Media Factory
      • Shochiku
      • Genco
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