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The Familiar of Zero

2006·Show
49Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière’s name is so long and her spell-casting skills are so poor that everyone at the Tristain Academy of Magic just calls her “Louise the Zero.” Louise’s humiliation only increases during an important second-year test, she inexplicably summons Saito Hiraga, a totally normal teenager from Tokyo. Now she’s stuck with him and Saito’s stuck with the lousy life of being a familiar.
Isekai Fantasy ComedyTsundere RomanceMagical Academy SettingLight Novel AdaptationSlapstick HumorServant-Master DynamicEcchi ElementsCharacter-Driven Slice of LifeWhimsical Adventure

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Where can I stream The Familiar of Zero legally?

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Is The Familiar of Zero worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Familiar of Zero rated?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How many seasons does The Familiar of Zero have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 49 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did The Familiar of Zero air?

It ran from 2006 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is The Familiar of Zero in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Familiar of Zero?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Familiar of Zero in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Familiar of Zero use?

Summoning RitualMacGuffin Delivery ServiceTraining the Gift of MagicEnemy MineFloating ContinentStealth Hi/ByePunch-Clock VillainProperty of LoveBag of KidnappingChased Off into the SunsetChains of LovePervert Allianceand 250 more

TV Tropes lists 262 storytelling tropes for The Familiar of Zero, including Summoning Ritual, MacGuffin Delivery Service, Training the Gift of Magic.