“Never forget, a believing heart is your magic.” – Shiny Chariot
Why do I watch anime? To take me to another world: a world where possibilities are endless, a world where the surreal can take the place of the real, a world where imagination rules!
Little Witch Academia reminded me of this reason when it swept me up and brought me back to my childhood, when I believed I could go to a school and learn how to twist reality with the flick of a wand.
Story & Plot: 6
The story of Little Witch Academia is not incredibly special, it’s a tale that has been told many times before – gifted students are sent to an academy to learn the ways of magic and how to transform the world in ways we can only dream about.
Art & Animation: 10
The choice of art, character expressions, backgrounds, and animation stepped out of the boundaries of standard animation. LWA boomed and flashed in a display of color and livelihood that made me smile and squirm in my seat like a certain someone in the beginning of the film. Although it did not have as detailed art as The Garden of Words or Redline, it still gave off a wildly joyous air that left me excited and refreshed.
Sound: 10
The sound effects and voice acting felt in sync with the visual signals from characters mouths and faces, and the soundtrack was a very pleasant arrangement of upbeat orchestral music that fit well with the movie’s happy-go-lucky animation.
Characters: 7
Although the characters of Little Witch Academia are very basic and straightforward, I had no problem liking each of them for their bold displays of personality and obvious archetypes.
Enjoyment & Experience: 10
I was totally immersed in this captivating short film from start to finish. It is not very often that I have this much fun watching an anime, I felt like I was being carried away from my seat in front of my computer screen and into the magical setting of Little Witch Academia. To enjoy a film this much is a rare experience for me.
Overall: 9 (4.5 stars out of 5)
I don’t give this anime a nine out of ten because it has an exceptionally profound plot, nor do I award it such a high a score for having deep symbolism, I believe that Little Witch Academia deserves top marks because it tells a story in a fashion that provides the absolute utmost in entertainment.
So thank you Studio Trigger. And bravo.
Until next time, remember to believe in magic!!! Thanks for reading!