Little Witch Academia

2013Movie26 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A wondrous, hopeful action movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Inspired by a magician named Shiny Chariot, the lively Akko Kagari enters the Little Witch Academy with the dream of one day becoming as cool as her idol.

Feels like

  • Anime
  • Magical Girl
  • Coming-of-Age
  • School Life
  • Fantasy World
  • Inspired by Magic
  • Friendship
  • Adventure
  • Wholesome

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Yoh Yoshinari
Written by
Masahiko Otsuka
Produced by
Naoko Tsutsumi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 2, 2013 · 26 min · Action, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

Released
March 2, 2013
Runtime
26 min
Genres
Action, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$480,000

Tropes

Living Gasbag, Improbably Female Cast, Leitmotif +9

  • Living Gasbag
  • Improbably Female Cast
  • Leitmotif
  • Magitek
  • Meaningful Background Event
  • Hand of Glory
  • Stern Teacher
  • All There in the Manual
  • Magic Wand
  • Eyes Always Shut
  • Dub Name Change
  • A Minor Kidroduction

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Little Witch Academia worth watching?"

Questions about Little Witch Academia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Little Witch Academia worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Little Witch Academia okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Little Witch Academia make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Little Witch Academia?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Little Witch Academia in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Little Witch Academia use?

Living GasbagImprobably Female CastLeitmotifMagitekMeaningful Background EventHand of GloryStern TeacherAll There in the ManualMagic WandEyes Always ShutDub Name ChangeA Minor Kidroductionand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Living Gasbag, Improbably Female Cast, and Leitmotif.