Mary to Majo no Hana

Both are wonderfully animated children's movies featuring witchcraft with a European inspired setting. They share a similar artistic style which makes sense given the similar premises and given Studio Ponoc's origins as a spin-off of Studio Ghibli. Both the protagonists experience great character growth over the course of the films and have the traits of adventurousness, curiosity, and being strong-willed. Both of these films are instant classics and must-watches for any fan of magical girls or young female protagonists.  

Both films have similar art style and animation, also both have a similar sense of adventure and focus on magic and witchcraft. Also, the films have a teenage girl as a protagonist, as well as similar elements, such as a flying broomstick and a black cat. 

Both animes are about witches and the main character is female featuring a black cat in both. Both very well told and if you enjoyed watching one, chances are you will enjoy watching the other. 

Both revolve around broomstick-flying girls with charming manners and enchanting appearances. I'm glad that a lot of former Ghibli members united in Studio Ponoc to carry on the exceptional look of their animations and universally appealing screenplays, we can't thank them enough. 

These two movies have similar themes where magic comes to play with phenomenal female leads. 

Both have a similar concept of the magic school and witchcraft itself. Both heroes go through all the difficulties to achieve their dreams, while they gradually change, especially their characters. Also, in the beginning, the heroines have the traits of curiosity and sometimes of selfishness. And not the most interesting part: both animes have a similar soundtrack.  

The main themes are adventure, fantasy and magic, with comedy and friendship in both as well. Both anime exist in similar worlds, where magic exists but is a secret from the rest of the world. The main characters are clumsy but earnest young girls, who become witches and mature when faced with difficulties they must overcome. In Little Witch Academia, Akko (the main character) already aspired to become a witch, whereas for Mary, in Mary to Majo no Hana, it was more of a strike of fate. However for both characters the experiences they have as witches encourages them to become stronger, braver and more considerate.  

Cute & Responsible Witches! • BOTH have a young, female witch main character that the story is centered on. • BOTH characters go on a journey to better themselves as witches and overcome obstacles  

Apart from the similar art style and animation, the gist of the story in both films is similar, as they both focus on a young girl who suddenly finds herself transported into a stranger and magical world full of whimsical characters and creatures. The films have a similar sense of fantasy and adventure, and even some danger, as well as similar character archetypes in Chihiro/Mary and Yubaba/Madame Mumblechook. 

If you enjoy magic, fantasy, and themes of wizardry, then this Ghibli-adjacent movie is perfect for you.