リトルウィッチアカデミア (2017)

Little Witch Academia is a Japanese anime franchise created by Yoh Yoshinari and produced by Trigger. It originated as a short film released in theaters in 2013 as part of the Young Animator Training Project, followed by streaming on YouTube with English subtitles. A second short film, partially funded through Kickstarter, was released in 2015. In 2017, a television anime series began airing in Japan and was also streamed worldwide on Netflix. The series follows Atsuko "Akko" Kagari, who enrolls at the prestigious Luna Nova Magical Academy aspiring to be a witch like her idol, Shiny Chariot, despite lacking a magical background. Her journey starts when she discovers the Shiny Rod, a magical relic left behind by Chariot. It explores themes of pursuing dreams, overcoming limitations, and the power of friendship, set within a magical world. The anime series, consisting of 25 episodes spread over two seasons, shows Akko's adventures with her friends at Luna Nova and delves into the reasons for magic's decline and the secrets to its restoration. The franchise has also expanded into manga and video games. It is widely loved for its unique character designs, fluid animation, and heartwarming story.