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Little Witch Academia

  • TV Series
  • 2017
  • TV-Y7
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
4.7K
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Little Witch Academia (2017)
Little Witch Academia
Play trailer1:41
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AnimeHand-Drawn AnimationSupernatural FantasySword & SorceryAdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy

Akko enrolls at the Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. She's not the best student, but her bright attitude is the key to her and her friends' success.Akko enrolls at the Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. She's not the best student, but her bright attitude is the key to her and her friends' success.Akko enrolls at the Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. She's not the best student, but her bright attitude is the key to her and her friends' success.

  • Stars
    • Megumi Han
    • Erica Mendez
    • Alexis Nichols
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    4.7K
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    • Stars
      • Megumi Han
      • Erica Mendez
      • Alexis Nichols
    • 24User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Megumi Han
    Megumi Han
    • Atsuko 'Akko' Kagari
    • 2017
    Erica Mendez
    Erica Mendez
    • Akko Kagari
    • 2017
    Alexis Nichols
    Alexis Nichols
    • Professor Ursula…
    • 2017
    Fumiko Orikasa
    Fumiko Orikasa
    • Lotte Jansson
    • 2017
    Stephanie Sheh
    Stephanie Sheh
    • Lotte Yanson
    • 2017
    Michiyo Murase
    • Sucy Manbavaran
    • 2017
    Rachelle Heger
    Rachelle Heger
    • Sucy Manbavaran
    • 2017
    Noriko Hidaka
    • Professor Ursula…
    • 2017
    Yôko Hikasa
    • Diana Cavendish
    • 2017
    Laura Post
    Laura Post
    • Diana Cavendish
    • 2017
    Karen Kahler
    Karen Kahler
    • Finnelan…
    • 2017
    Eri Nakao
    • Hannah
    • 2017
    Chinatsu Akasaki
    • Barbara
    • 2017
    Ikuko Tani
    • Principal Holbrooke…
    • 2017
    Jessica Gee-George
    Jessica Gee-George
    • Holbrook
    • 2017
    Rurika Yamamoto
    • Professor Finnelan
    • 2017
    Arisa Shida
    • Amanda O'Neill
    • 2017
    Junko Takeuchi
    Junko Takeuchi
    • Croix
    • 2017
    • All cast & crew
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    8josuemonroyc

    I don´t know why, but I love this anime

    I going to be honest, i had not any expectative about this anime, even when i hear that wass ne of the best on 2017, I finally watch it becuase i don't know, and i just can say WOW. I realy enjoy the series. It's fun without be inmature, the dramatic parts are fine, the history is simple but is catchy. I actually think that it becomes in one of my favorites,manly the second part. When the history had well difined the characters, starts to the main conflict, and it works. I really think that this is the clain of anime that everybody must to watch at less once on their lives. I put 8, but it's really an 8,4. Despite all the god points that i describe, the history had some little mistakes. For example, the first part of the history really fell like it's going nowhere, like a clasical students anime but with magic. From the episode 12 is when it starts to take a diferent way. I really enjoy and I recomend it.
    8nacholasrs

    Fun but Underdeveloped

    Overall, this show is a lot of fun to watch. The animation is smooth and unique (what else can be expected from Trigger?), the art style is quirky and eye-catching, and the character designs are all fascinating and eye-catching, the exception being Akko, whose generic look works to stress her normality compared to those around her anyways. If I did have one complaint, it would be that the world building is vague and overlooked. The magic system is nebulous and not well outlined, the concept surrounding the spirits and magical creatures isn't as explored as it could've been, and the setting itself is more vague than a thirty-second-long game review. Still, it's more than worth the time to watch it as a relatable story about a girl who won't stop climbing the latter no matter how many times she slips or gets kicked from above.
    8ramoncarrasquel

    A great anime series

    This was one of the most fun and entertaining anime I have seen in a long time, instead of relying on fanservice or moe jokes, Little Witch Academia is a show with light humor and a really enjoyable quest of Akko trying to be like her idol Shiny Chariot, but constantly fails at it

    One of the things I like about this show is the characters, most of the characters have really distinct and likable personalities, they may not be really complex characters, but they provide an enjoyable dynamics and interactions with each other, even Akko, who can get really get annoying some parts, still is really lovable and full of personality

    Other thing I like about this show is the world-building, this show such a fascinating world that makes you interested in the different types of locations the characters explore

    And finally one aspect I really like is the animation and art-style, the staff did an amazing job at recreating the magic and emotion of classic Disney, with such vibrant colors and amazing character animation and expressions, and although there are times when the animation quality can be inconsistent, the show has a really amazing animation, and probably the best in the studio library

    However, the show isn't perfect, mainly because of pacing issues, that some characters aren't really developed as others, some writing issues, and that some episodes aren't as good as others

    But despite all its flaws, it's still a great anime series full with likable characters, good writing and humor, and amazing animation, it may not be one of the best anime ever made, but is still a show I highly recommend
    9SaidNDone

    I don't watch much anime but LWA is fantastic

    'Little Witch Academia' is a beautifully animated series with great characters. I will not write much about the animation because anyone who watches a few minutes of the show will notice how well done it is. On the character side, the two leads, Akko and Diana are fantastic. Both are very strong and well developed in their roles. The (original) voice acting is good, and even the secondary characters are memorable (despite their tendencies to meld into the background). As for the story, I thought the first two seasons were well done (peaking in the second half of S2) and I cannot wait for the next adventure.

    Really the only downside is that the English dub is terrible (common in anime) and that the subtitles have a few grammatical errors and sometimes do not articulate what's actually happening on screen. Overall the first two seasons of LWA are a solid 9/10 and I believe it can get to 10/10 if it continues to improve.
    9Miranda1996

    So good!

    This is such are great show with so many cute characters! My favorite episode was Sucy's episode! ^_^

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    • Trivia
      Originally, Andrew Hanbridge was going to confess his feelings to Atsuko Kagari and they would end up together this idea was ultimately abandoned because Yô Yoshinari hated it and may have meant that Akko was working for Andrew's sake and not for herself. However Erica Mendez (Atsuko Kagari's English voice actress) and Lucien Dodge (Andrew Hanbridge's English voice actor) are together in a relationship in real life.
    • Quotes

      Shiny Chariot: Remember, a believing heart is your magic.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Space Patrol Luluco: The Trap of the Mystical Power (2016)

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Học Viện Phù Thủy Nhỏ
    • Production companies
      • Trigger
      • Toho Animation
      • Good Smile Company
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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