Little Witch Academia (TV)

Do u have a dream? Do u have a wish to become as a great person who u admire? Both show tell a story of a teenager who wants to be a Great hero/witch like their Idol in their childhood ... They struggling, exercising, and hardworking to reach their dream, with their disabilities (Izuku from Boku no Hero Academia isn't have a quirk / any superpowers, when Akko from Little Witch Academia isn't has any magical power / isn't born from witch's bloodline) Both have similar art style too, and very funny 

Both by TRIGGER, storyboarded by Hiroyuki Imaishi and animated by You Yamashiro. Has striking similarities in animation, editing, as well as general art direction and both shares TRIGGER's wit, quick cuts, and clever humor. Both involves an underdog story with a female lead centered in an academy specialized in the peculiar (school uniform ability enforcement and witchcraft/wizardry) in which the main villain/conflict becomes apparent starting the latter half of the season. 

The very late half of the show is pretty similar to Madoka. Both contain dark themes for the magical girl genre (Though Madoka is darker) and have the main characters go in despair as they lose something that is very important. Both get less dark for the ending and have some yuri subtext. 

Both anime revolve around young girls with magic powers that visit a witch school. The character interactions and overall tone of the stories feel similar and both are very heartwarming. Both remind me of a shoujo version of Harry Potter. If you were wondering what it would be like if Mary enrolled at and stayed in the witching academy, you will love Little Witch Academia. 

Can't get enough of magical schools? There are starting to be more and more series that take place in a magical school, yet they're still something I'm personally on the lookout, and yet the different takes both series take are full of laughs and fun, plus fun characters to keep the viewer entertained. 

Both shows share similar themes of love, friendship, and overcoming obstacles. They both also have happy-go-lucky female leads who wish to bring happiness to everyone after being inspired by a performance from their childhood. 

Both of the main protagonists enjoy helping others out, yet things don't always go their way and chaos ensues. This leads to some good laughs. 

Same studio(trigger). Gutsy/positiv female protagonists searching their place in the world, while society makes that hard for them.  

Akko and Simon have very similar character arcs. Both shows focus on believing in yourself for power. Magic is very similar to fighting spirit. Little Witch Academia contains references to Gurren Lagann. Some shared staff between both shows since Trigger is made up of former Gainax employees. 

-Colorful and well animated graphics -Light and funny comedy -Slice of Life with fine plot -Magical and Fantasy Setting -Amazing OP & ED -Peaceful and calm OST 

Very similar in setting and style. Both are about clumsy young witch apprentices that love anything concerning magic. 

Mahoutsukai Precure and Little Witch Academia have a really similar magic setting. Both have a normal human going to a magic school and meeting a bunch of magical friends. Both have lovable and easy relatable characters. Both have an amazing soundtrack and good animation moments. Both have one character which is laughtly bad at magic. Both have a really cool and interesting world with a bunch of creative magic monsters. 

While differing on style and presentation, both shows revolve around the study of creative disciplines (either theatre or magic) in specialized schools that encourage competition. Both feature an underdog protagonist and a perfectionistic rival, with the two of them being inspired by a performance seen during childhood. Both are ultimately allegorical works, as their battle or adventure oriented plots represent the struggles in competition and refinement that are characteristic of the artistic field. 

If you look at this from far away these shows are totally different but when you get closer to the characters and dynamic between them these two shows are quite similar. If you want an anime focused on the friendship of some highschool girls with less magic and more about camaraderie and playing in a band K-On! is for you. 

This show has the same studio as LWA. There is a full episode on which they get to have a crossover with LWA 

Both Akko and Phos are high-strung, clumsy young female protagonists who desperately want to find a way to fit in despite their handicaps compared to their peers. Both Akko and Phos also have a potential to go against the advice of those who are older/wiser and do what they want to do, which can lead to trouble, but also leads to them growing stronger as characters. 

Let's follow the comic life of Hogwart's students. Little Witch Academia features a typical school life full of entertainment, and Zero no Tsukaima features an atypical school life full of "entertainment" :) 

They both have very stylized and "good" animation, depending on your outlook. They both are episodic anime, with a few episodes sprinkled in to advance the main conflict, which has been hard to pin down as to what that is. Both have their own sort of actions scenes, with LWA's being the magic exhibitions and Pokemon S&M's being the pokemon battles.(Also lol S&M) They both appeal to children, and as such have characters and references that reflect this target audience.(That won't stop a few older people from enjoying it though) My final and weakest point is that they are both very much mixed bags as far as criticism goes.(But that goes for pretty much any anime) While I may not like either, that shouldn't stop you from liking them. Chances are if you enjoyed one, you'll enjoy the other. Don't worry about the loads of prequel anime before Pokemon Sun & Moon or the games, as they aren't necessary to get a hold on what's happening. Both are airing now and the episodic format is best experienced a bit at a time. So if you do consider watching, I'd say do so right away or at least before this season ends.(But if you like to binge like I do, go right ahead) read more 

Despite being of completely different genres, Carole & Tuesday and Little Witch Academia genuinely share similar motives. The main characters of each share a passion for what they pursue, both of them embarking on a "journey" with others in order to achieve their goal with a couple of bumps and forks in the road. Overall, if you decide to take my word for it, I believe you'll genuinely fall in love with the characters as in both shows they go through a great deal of character development.  

Both of them are shoujo animes, in which the protagonist (girl) studies/lives in a school for people with powers. Both of them are very lighthearted and sweet, and make you feel happy and calm. Besides this, in both, the main girl is not very good with her power (the worst of the class), and makes people around her laugh. With time, both animes start to get more serious. 

Happy feelings, friendship, cute art and magical girls. A happy anime to enjoy with the whole family good for kids while still super enjoyable for adults. Cardcaptor Sakura goes deeper in to its world than Little Witch Academia, and in my personal opinion I found both worlds to be extremely interesting and exciting yet not quite the same which makes them different enough to feel unique but similar enough to bring up the same emotions. There was no episode of LWA and CCS that didn't manage to put a stupid smile on my face, both are very charming. The animation for both anime is flawless and the characters (main cast and supporting) are lovable and grow on you very fast! Story is heart warming and lighthearted (nice balance between being episodic at first, then going more and more with the plot, with a really good finale episode). Also, I felt the same thrill watching LWA as I did with Cardcaptor Sakura when I was a little girl. read more 

Those who saw love live (only to those who saw love live) I recommend seeing little witch academy since both are animates where he talks about the ambition and emotion that is to follow the dreams with a cast of adorable characters that if you liked those of love live you will like more those of little witch academy, both play the same theme with different methods and styles but with content with similarities to each other. 

In my opinion the two animes have a similar feel. The story is a little bit different, but if you enjoyed Little Witch Academy, then you will like Sugar Sugar Rune. Both are animes about witches and magic, also the main characters have similar personalities. Totally recommended.  

a funny and actually good witch anime that isnt a harry potter clone. and doesnt suffer from the "trigger syndrome" of having the story bend over backwards near the end found in almost all trigger anime, its awesome. 

lovely history, cute protagonist... u need more? 

Both take place in a school in a fantasy setting and features a cheerful yet dimwitted MC who wants to achieve something great, with Akko wanting to become a great witch while Yusha wanting to become a hero. 

Magical girl shows about an airhead protagonist and a group of friends studying in a special academy 

Hogwarts really inspired masterpieces recently. These follow the totally normal school life of a teacher or a group of students as they form bonds with the surrounding students in the most comic of ways. Not much to think about, everything is in the appreciation of the shows. 

+ Both MC are clumsy and have no talent but will go and push in order to achieve their goal + Both MC are pretty vocal + Both MC have a rival they look up to + Both shows are fantasy + Both shows have funny comedy + Both shows have Adventuring + Magic plays a big part on Both shows + Both have great character cast 

-Both have 3 main characters that are similar -Both are school, comedy, and fantasy genres As long as I watched, I felt a lot of similarities. The story is light, but with a quite satisfying ending. This also applies if you like Demi-chan, then I suggest you to watch LWA too. 

- Both are heavily focused on the concept of ‘Dreams’. - Both main characters are outgoing and friendly towards nearly everyone, striving to achieve their goals no matter what it takes. - Both are set in worlds which feature the frequent use of magic. - Both have incredible animation. - Both are great for watching when you need something to cheer you up, as they are pretty light hearted for the most part. 

Both protagonists are hardworking "never give up" characters that have one goal in mind and want to stick to that goal no matter what. For Akko, learn magic and discover the seven words, and Ryza, become a master alchemist. It also has a similar feel. Both kids and adults can enjoy this anime because it's lighthearted and easy to follow. Not the most unique plot, but it's something studios like Pixar and Disney would have made into a movie 

Funky witches hidden in plain sight! While Burn the Witch has a slightly more mature look and plot they're both very charming stories about a delightful little witch :) 

both animes address robot themes, with robot fights, although evangelion is of the mecha genre and lwa of the mahou shoujo genre, both are complex and have a nice narrative, although evangelion is deeper. 

magic school settings + lovingly obnoxious protags that couldnt quit even if they knew how to. Plus blonde noble/brunnette peasant yuri 

MC is girl who want to be magician, but is bad at magic. Both have mentor who motivate them to become witches. it's interesting to watch, if you like animations and films about magic.  

The main protagonist of both shows (Emilico and Akko) are kinda similar. They both have a cheerful, enthusiastic personality. When they first arrive at the place, they are both not very good at their job (Akko is not good at magic whereas Emilico is not good at being her master's face). Both protagonists made friends at the place and they aren't liked by everyone. (Only the first half I guess) The stories in second half kinda gives me a similar vibe. The story kinda becomes more serious in second half (can't go into detail since it would be considered spoiler but highly recommend anyone to check out the other one if you've seen one of these shows) Tho I would say the story for Shadows House is darker than Little Witch Academia.  read more 

New student, the wholesome facts, the group of protagonists give me the same vibe. 

• Both have protagonists who want to be powerful, like their idols and enter an academy; • Boku no Hero has hero academy, while Little Witch has witch academy; • Both are childish but are creative and fun; • Both have "no-power" protagonists, but they get one during the anime.  

The protagonist's classmates have their own personalities. Akebi and Akko tried to make friends with them. Their classmates thought that they were special or unique people in the school too. 

If you have enjoyed and sat threw "Little Witch Academia" than I highly recommend you to watch Urahara! A lot of the style in regards to composition as well as execution of the shows in general show correlation with each other and although the plot can be seen as dull, simple, as well as even boring to some people its very satisfying to see that the shows have a type of understanding of what they are, as they are both simple shows at heart and the main appeal of both of them aren't held up by the plot but in the creative use of color, as well as the amazingly animated scenes in which are satisfying to look at. Overall it's a fun, and simple show which I recommend to those who enjoy those type of anime ! read more 

Both of these shows are, in a broad sense, about "growing up" while still maintaining that sense of wonder, individuality, and blind self-confidence that so often typifies youth. However, the two shows do so in different and complementary ways. Little Witch Academia focuses on themes of camaraderie (with our peers, our mentors, and even our enemies), building a healthy psychological relationship with one's role models (admiration vs. idolization), and self-improvement towards accomplishing a goal (and the determination needed to achieve it). Chuunibyou focuses on themes of genuine maturity (as opposed to the naive maturity that is the rejection of everything "childlike"), acceptance (in more ways than one!), and a willingness to be vulnerable with and accept the vulnerabilities of the ones that we care about. This is not to say that these themes are mutually exclusive - there certainly is a genuine friendship built between the members of the Far Eastern Magical Napping Society, and plenty of Luna Nova students are only able to solve their problems by accepting their own and each others' vulnerabilities. This is more a statement of what I view as the most important and central themes of these two texts. To examine the differences further and to see how they complement each other, let's compare Akko's arc in Little Witch Academia with Yuuta/Rikka's arc in Chuunibyou (note: I list Yuuta's and Rikka's arcs as the same arc both because they are narratively and thematically inseparable and because it is better for the organization of this post). When she arrives at Luna Nova, Akko is impulsive, self-confident, and more than a little naive, both about the world of magic and in her personal development. She approaches problems head on, with her goal of using magic to make people smile like Shiny Chariot did always on her mind, but she just keeps getting into trouble with this mindset. However, it is neither her determination nor her motivation that really causes these problems. It is her initial inability to see beyond herself and let herself be influenced by others that lies at the core of her character arc. Akko is excited beyond belief at the prospect of attending the same magic school as her hero, but she would sooner sleep through class before she would stick her head down and study like her teachers and classmates tell her to. She is quick to declare the talented and charismatic Diana Cavendish her rival, but she refuses to adopt Diana's more grounded problem-solving style, even when the occasion definitely calls for it. Even though she respects Ursula as a mentor, it is often difficult for her to fully understand her advice, no matter how clear it may seem to an outside observer. It is only when Akko finally learns how to accept other people's help, input, and perspectives is she able to (SPOILERS). To quote a late plot point: connect with other people, and your dreams will grow! Both Rikka and Yuuta were in some sense mature from the moment that they first met, but each of their maturities were incomplete in its own way. Through their interactions during the course of the show (although here I focus on the first season), each character teaches the other what they have learned about maturity, completing their maturities in the way that they need most. With Yuuta's support, Rikka learns to accept (SPOILERS) and to let others (mostly Yuuta) into her life in the same way that (SPOILERS). With Rikka's support, Yuuta learns to accept his nerdy, imaginative, and yes often embarrassing self, even if it makes him want to bang his head against his wall and roll around on the floor when he remembers bits of his chuunibyou past. Rikka's and Yuuta's ideas of maturity fit together perfectly, like interlocking puzzle pieces (or, to quote the visual presentation of the OP, like two halves of the same picture). Each character gains from the other what they didn't have themself, and this is what drives the story and makes their dynamic so compelling. To briefly conclude, these shows take a look at maturity in unique, compelling, and altogether complementary ways. Akko grows through the collective efforts of her friends and mentors, while Yuuta and Rikka grow primarily through their close relationship with one another. Little Witch Academia examines the maturity in working as part of a collective while still remaining steadfastly individual (Akko rightly refuses to be anyone but herself, after all), while Chuunibyou examines the maturity in opening ourselves up and maintaining our identity (even if it goes against what would be considered "normal" behavior). Shiny Chariot tells us that "a believing heart is your magic!", and the Wicked Lord Shingan proclaims: "Be destroyed, real... Blow up, synapses... Banishment This World!". Both shows are fantastic, and if you connected with the themes in one, you're more than likely to thoroughly enjoy the other. read more 

okay now this may seem insane but hear me out similarities: - humans (not really humans but close enough) attending special schools to learn about supernatural things (LWA: magic, SE: how to kill Kishin) - main antagonists are 'scientists' who sneak into the schools as staff to get close to MCs - halfway through both series, things get less episodic and the plot becomes clearer - the MCs are teenagers who act and look THEIR AGE - while the art styles are not too similar, both are cartoon-like and the way movements are drawn is similar - there is no CGI in either show (which is really refreshing and rare nowadays 😭) - same sappy "MC has a hidden power related to hOpE" trope shows up in last episodes while i ADORE soul eater, i only watch little witch academia to pass time but i ended up noticing these similarities. soul eater fans, you may find little witch academia way too cheesy but it has some common points so give it a try. little witch academia fans, you will likely find soul eater a bit dark and disturbing but it is an amazing show so please please watch it.  read more 

In Kaitou Joker, they have a witch village. Little Witch Academia have witch academy. Also, they fun and adventure 

Want some fun? These two works will guarantee it. Although Moomin is much more about the characters' daily lives and crazy adventures, Little Witch Academia has a bit of that too. Moomin isn't about witches, but there are witches too. Both have somewhat unique casts (Moomin more so. Little Witch Academia has some slightly more generic characters, but they're just a few). 

Both series develop their characters to make the audience sympathise with them (Nico and Diana) and then put on a darker plot twist near the end of the story to know how messed up the situation/storyline is (The Kiznaiver system and Shiny Chariot's magic) And lastly, they're from the same studio (Trigger) 

Both have a very enticing story that grabs you in, they both have real life people who get the powers of magic, they both have a power hungry person/organization that wants to know more and gain more control. They both have a "magic world" and they're filled with action and adventure. 

Heart-warming with magical adventures 

Main characters both have similar go get em personality.Both are pretty feel good. 

Both anime are set in a magical school with an all-girls cast. Also, they have a light-hearted theme with many slice of life scenes 

Similarities : The shows are identical, despite the fantasy x sci-fi difference - underdog main girl protagonist that improves as the plot goes on - dreams, friendship and self development as main themes - fantasy high school setting that is separate from "our world" - variety of characters making the main cast of characters - chill and comfy feel yet the show touches serious issues Differences: - Stellvia is set in sci-fi/space - Stellvia has drama elements unlike LWA - Stellvia has more and better developed cast of male characters - Stellvia has romance - Stellvia has better pacing and world development - Stellvia has outdated yet beautiful animation of technology and mechas - Stellvia gets more serious in the second half of season while LWA stays lighthearted read more 

About Human Girls learning how to be witches, (in Little witch academia it is only one human). Both are colorfull, funny and both have very good characters, animation and music. Ojamajo Doremi is mahou shoujo style. 

slice of life with sci-fi elements that follows the strange adventures of quirky members from a group that investigates the supernatural 

This recommendation is not based on similar narrative, characters or even themes, but on their settings. Little Witch Academia and The Irregular at Magic High School are series set in worlds where magic exists and students learn it at school, but introduces this subject from different perspectives. The Irregular at Magic High School creates a world based on an alternative history where magic is enhanced by modern technology. Little Witch Academia creates a world where magic has become diminished and a relic. The magic schools are completely different from each other, but are believable for their respective worlds 

Earwig and the Witch, and Little Witch Academia are stories about witches. Earwig and the Witch portrays witches brewing potions. Little Witch Academia portrays witches using wands and spells. While both anime have different stories, they feature a main character learning to become a witch. Both anime are driven by the personalities of the main character, but Little Witch Academia has a more engaging story compared to Earwig and the Witch. 

Let's start with the part that in both series we have a girl that knows nothing (out of fiction) getting into a real magic school… And that's all, after watching just the first episode of Märchen… 

- Both are set in a witchcraft school like in Harry Potter - Both have MCs that face issues with their magic abilities - Unique animation styles in both - Mashle is more slapstick comedy while Little Witch Academia has situational comedy 

At their core, both Little Witch Academia and Shirobako are stories about the value of art which seek to showcase the beautiful, self-perpetuating nature of inspiration. If you appreciate either show on a thematic level, you are likely to appreciate the other for similar reasons. However, it is their radically different approaches to this subject matter that truly makes them excellent complementary pieces. Shirobako uses direct, literal storytelling and information dumping to convey the passion of the real, actual people in the anime industry. Little Witch Academia prefers to instead speak its message through metaphor and to render itself with such vibrancy that said passion is conveyed immediately through nearly every frame. That is to say, they worth considering as being in communication with each other, because they provide grounds for inspiring two different appreciations of animation itself, each of which has the potential to illuminate why you love the medium in the first place.  read more 

Hilarious magical school anime full of nonsensical hijinks and good vibes all around.  

The tone of the comedy in both is similar. The MC's have similar personalities as do their respective foils. 

The 2 are witch animes what else do you want the only difference is that in one the protagonist goes to a magic school and in the other she has already graduated and travels the world. 

I found both of them similar for how easy and relaxing they are to watch - I'd feel so much less stressed after an episode of each! They also both have really lovable female protagonists and, although Little Witch Academia has more of an overarching plot, both spend a lot of time focusing on the relationships between the cast. 

I love the action in this series. It handles lots of characters with ease and is just a great therapeutic(for anxious people like myself) series about young women in a dormitory working hard together to get good at their craft, building each other up and growing closer. Also I read them all as lesbians. ;D 

Both of these shows feature two very beautiful, magical worlds !! The charm and expansive worlds that these shows offer are simply immeasurable !!!! 

Both Akko and Utena are striving for a world-changing power they don't fully understand in order to meet someone important to them they met in their childhood. In the case of Akko, it's Chariot. In the case of Utena, it's her prince. 

At its core, it's hard not to see Petite Princess Yucie as perhaps the prototype for Little Witch Academia. Both series are considerably lighter, more family-friendly fare for the studios they're made by, and feature a main group of young girls at an academy whose daily tasks often turn into adventures. Yucie and Akko are both clumsy but have strong hearts. Male characters also play small but plot-important roles in both series. Anyone who enjoyed one is likely to enjoy the other. 

These both are school comedies with sweet characters who are good people and you cheer for. The comedies both revolves around a single character flaw of the main characters, Akko is enthusiastic but lacks any talent, and as the title says Tanaka is alway listless. Though Little Witch Academia has a bit more of an over arching plot, they're both pretty episodic. Both shows are easy enjoyable watches, if you just want to relax or need cheering up.  

The two may seem like nothing alike and each was made quite a time from each other but when I watch little witch, I get reminded of and get the vibes of metropolis. The animation in metropolis is similar to little witch's and it would be in my eyes like a more serious version of little witch. Where metropolis is about tackling the the differences between classes of both people and robots, Little witch academia is how Akko deals with the bulling against her for not being a natural magic user. Both are enjoyable with their interesting characters, settings and plot that may not suit everyone's taste but if you like this type of anime, these two are worth a try. read more 

Both focus on the topic of witch craft with a bunch of humour thrown in as well. 

Very similar in tone, playfulness, and genuine light-hearted warmth with lots of action, and a good dose of comedy. Led by a female lead young girl with lots of drive and determination. You'd be forgiven for thinking Deca-Dence is a Studio Trigger animation because of how similar they are. 

Both are about female characters at a magic academy school in a fantasy world. Both also feature beautiful background music and gorgeous animation.