Little Witch Academia: Mahoujikake no Parade

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Synonyms: LWA 2, Little Witch Academia 2

Japanese: リトルウィッチアカデミア魔法仕掛けのパレード

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Type: Movie

Episodes: 1

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Oct 9, 2015

Producers: Half H.P Studio, Ultra Super Pictures, TOHO animation, Good Smile Company

Licensors: None found, add some

Studios: Trigger

Source: Original

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Theme: School

Duration: 53 min.

Rating: PG - Children

Statistics

Score: 7.75¹ (scored by 96,280 users)

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Ranked: #1119²

² based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.

Popularity: #1378

Members: 170,791

Favorites: 325

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You can tell witch training is not going swimmingly for the young sorceresses Akko, Lotte, and Sucy—they face expulsion for screwing up one class too many, and their only way out is if they successfully organize their academy's annual parade through a nearby town. But when they stumble upon the momentous discovery that the objective of the parade is to humiliate witches and commemorate their past subjugation, Akko decides it is time for a change: It is time to show the world how fantastic modern witches truly are! However, with the other girls struggling to keep up with Akko's grandiose ambitions, and everything from mischievous boys to slumbering giants getting in their way, maybe pulling it off will require not only all the magical prowess the pupils of Luna Nova Magical Academy can muster, but also a miracle.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Kagari, Atsuko

Main

Han, Megumi
Japanese

Cavendish, Diana

Main

Hikasa, Youko
Japanese

Manbavaran, Sucy

Main

Murase, Michiyo
Japanese

Jansson, Lotte

Main

Orikasa, Fumiko
Japanese

O'Neill, Amanda

Supporting

Shida, Arisa
Japanese

Callistis, Ursula

Supporting

Hidaka, Noriko
Japanese

von Braunschbank-Albrechtsberger, Constanze Amalie

Supporting

Murakawa, Rie
Japanese

du Nord, Chariot

Supporting

Hidaka, Noriko
Japanese

Antonenko, Jasminka

Supporting

Ueda, Reina
Japanese

England, Hannah

Supporting

Nakao, Eri
Japanese

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Ootsuka, Masahiko

Producer, Script

Tsutsumi, Naoko

Producer

Usa, Yoshiki

Producer

Yoshinari, You

Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation, Character Design, Original Creator

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"Magic Parade" by Yuiko Oohara

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Jul 5, 2015

Link_of_Hyrule

Recommended

**SPOILER FREE REVIEW**

Like most sequels to beloved classics, expectations were quite high for Little Witch Academia 2. Considering that it was practically funded out-of-pocket by fans of the original short film via Kickstarter, anime fans really had every right to demand their money’s worth on this one. With the quality of the original and the hype that was created thereafter in mind, my inner cynicism led me to believe that LWA 2 was set up for failure. However, much to my delight, it can be said without hesitation that LWA 2 recaptures the magic of its predecessor and yet again contains more energy and charm ... in its little finger than the entirety of the modern anime comedy genre has in its whole body.

Synopsis: Akko and her friends are tasked with organizing the annual “witch parade” for their town. As you might have guessed, not everything goes according to their plan.

If ever there was a difficult characteristic to describe, it would be “charm”, and yet it is just that which makes LWA 2 such an entertaining and heartwarming film. It captures that innocent, child-like sense of imagination and wonder that never fails to pry your lips upwards into a smile, and does so with the utmost perfection. Despite being an adult male, this movie made me giggle like a little girl from beginning to end. It’s not just heartwarming; it’s hilarious. The comedy is spot on and it hits every note that it needs to hit. Something about this anime brings back that Disney-esque feeling of seeing your wildest dreams brought to life by the power of animation; like seeing Fantasia for the first time. In an industry that many feel lacks the soul that it once had, LWA 2 has soul in spades. It reminded me why I like anime to begin with.

Another masterful aspect of this film was the fact that its pacing was flawless. Every scene has a purpose, not a single one of them drags on for too long, and no scene is a boring one. The fast, energetic pace of LWA carries on into its sequel, and it fits the spirit of the show to a T. Despite being less than an hour long, this movie goes through a full, satisfying story arc, several character dynamics, and effectively expands upon its cast of colorful characters. There’s something beautiful about the simplicity of a well-executed children’s tale; the premise isn’t anything remarkably original, but it doesn’t have to be because the execution is all that matters. The characters don’t have remarkable amounts of depth, but they don’t need to; all that matters is that they have personality, they are entertaining, and they are likable. Disregarding a recap scene or two, which you could potentially argue were unnecessary, I wouldn’t change a thing about the story direction.

One of the most important aspects of an anime in this style is the animation. When you write a quirky, upbeat script, it is absolutely imperative that your animation is equally quirky and upbeat, otherwise the show is doomed to fail. Needless to say, Studio Trigger totally nailed it, just as they did in the original. Comedic timing is something so nuanced that it comes down to fractions of seconds, and while many lighthearted anime (even the good ones) can sometimes find themselves a bit off on their timing or not executing jokes as well as they could have, LWA 2 has no such issue. It is no exaggeration to say this movie makes the most of each and every scene. The visuals are like eye candy, everything is polished and crisp, the character designs continue to be brilliant, and every movement is about as fluent as you’ll ever see. Simply put, it’s animation done right.

To sum it all up, LWA 2 is a brilliantly executed anime movie that appeals to everyone. All ages, all genders, and all cultures won’t be able to resist cracking a smile at a movie that is simply so much fun. It’s a fast-paced, heartwarming adventure that will bring out your inner child, and I highly recommend that everyone take the time to watch it. If you ever need a pick-me-up, I can’t think of another anime that will cheer you up more than this one.

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Jul 4, 2015

Tozzy

Mixed Feelings

Trigger has invited us back into the world of Little Witch Academia with a bang in The Enchanted Parade. The second, eagerly-awaited title in the series doubles the screen time and with it brings more action and characters to make its world feel as vibrant as before. Is it as good a film as the first? Maybe not. There’s a certain charm lost that was there the first time around but this is still a loveable, magical tale.

While I was worried in the opening portion of the film that we were substituting too much magic for drama, a satisfying and action-packed conclusion saw the series ...

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Jun 3, 2016

Angry_Anime_Nerd

Not Recommended

I know that this anime came out a year ago, so it may not have had much problems back then but this anime is not going to be remembered for years due to its tiresome cliches, squeaky dub voice acting, and non-fluid art.

I did not expect this to be so poorly animated and filled with unlikeable and generic characters.

Sound:

Let's just talk about the dub. I don't know if I should blame the director or the voice actors but there is nothing great about the voice acting. The characters sounded like annoying and weak characters. Well, I guess that they tried but they still didn't do ...

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