Flying Witch

If you’re looking for a show with an especially deep or original story or a particularly inventive take on witchcraft, this is not the anime for you. That said, this doesn’t mean that Flying Witch is a bad or uninteresting series. If there was one word I would use to sum up Flying Witch, it would be “easygoing”. This is one of the most relaxing anime in a long time, a simple show about simple pleasures.

Each episode of the show is a small slice of the life of Makoto, a girl who moves to live with her extended family to finish school while also completing ... her training to become a full-fledged witch. Her magic skills still need a great deal of work, but her charming (if slightly odd) personality endears her to those she meets and she lives a life of simple pleasures and adventures. This is an anime without any major conflicts, antagonists, or drama. The cast of characters-which includes her mortal cousins completely new to witchcraft, her supernatural neighbors and friends, and her easygoing but talented older sister- is enjoyable, and the experiences that Makoto and those around her go through are refreshingly uncomplicated and full of charm. Each week reveals a bit more about the rituals and lives of witches, but the main focus is not the witchcraft or magic itself, but rather how magic is all around us and the way witches and other beings use it in their everyday lives. It is definitely a slice-of-life show more than a show focusing on fantasy or magic, and the magical aspect is treated as part of Makoto’s normal daily life.

+Charming cast of characters
+Relaxing atmosphere
+Simple plots made interesting

-Not much character development
-Not for those expecting deep story

Overall, the show is sweet and simple with a touch of comedy. If you’re looking to unwind with an enjoyable show without any bells or whistles, Flying Witch is a good fit. I would recommend watching an episode every once in awhile rather than binge on the series as a whole, as that way the charm and simplicity really shines through.

In the past, I've had a lot of good experiences with anime about witches. Kiki's Delivery Service, Shuumatsu no Izetta & El Cazador de la Bruja were all great or better. This time around, we're looking at Flying Witch. This one is based off of a manga by Ishizuka Chihiro wth the anime being handled by JC Staff. Yes, the same studio as Final Fantasy: Unlimited, Azumanga Daioh, Honey and Clover, & Potemayo. We've looked at their works a lot and with widely varying degrees of quality. Let's see where this one falls.

Story:

We open with our heroine, Makoto, moving in with some relatives so that ... she can finish High school and be semi-independent like a good witch. From there we basically follow her as she spends time with friends & relatives while meeting supernatural beings and doing witch things. Basically, it's a slice of life with the twist being that it's about a witch.

I don't really have any issues with the series in terms of narrative. Yeah, the story is very minimal with the various episodes all focusing on different slice of life situations that may not be connected to one another, but that's not really a problem. There are plenty of slice of life series like that and this one uses that format very well.

Flying Witch is very firmly an iyashikei series. If you aren't familiar with the term, it basically refers to an anime or manga that's designed around soothing the audience and making them feel good. The main tool it employs to gain this effect is making the supernatural elements highly comforting and whimsical. Whether it's a harbinger who just wants to say hello, an anthropomorphic witch who's really friendly and adorable, a shy ghost who just wants to serve tasty pastries or some other such thing, they're all designed around instilling a sense of delight. And because the supernatural elements are so integral to making the series enjoyable, they never seem gimmicky or pointless even though what they're being used for equates to faffing about. I also appreciate the way it takes the piss out of certain tropes like the “magical being who's supposed to be keeping their abilities a secret but everyone knows anyway.”

Characters:

When you have a light, fluffy series one of the things you absolutely need to go with it are endearing characters. Fortunately, that's another element that Flying Witch absolutely nails. The characters have eccentricities, but they aren't heavily exaggerated like they are in some comedies. Which makes them entertaining and fun while also preventing them getting overbearing. It also manages to have a child character who acts like a child, isn't annoying and is actually really charming. Which is not easy to do. And this is coming from someone who doesn't care for children in general. The characters also possess enough verisimilitude that they feel, largely, like real people. The only way they really stretch believability is that they're too good natured and you don't encounter many people with that level of goodness. Much less an entire world where it's everybody. But I can't complain about that since it's part of what makes it excel as an iyashikei series.

Art:

Flying Witch has, I must say, superb artwork. It's not just that the backgrounds and character designs are really well done, although that helps. It's the entire supernatural aesthetic. The creatures they encounter are creative and interesting looking. The whale in particular stands out but there are a lot of other examples. The magic isn't flashy, but the more subdued use of it does work better for the relaxing atmosphere. So, good decision there.

Sound:

The performances in this are really good. And, for most of the main actors, this is my first time hearing them give really strong performances. Shinoda Minami, Suzuki Eri, Sugawara Shinsuke & Aoi Kana included. I've heard Mikami Shiori and some of the minor characters in good anime before this one but most of the main cast don't have many credits which makes their performances all the more impressive. Dewa Yoshiaki's soundtrack complements the soothing atmosphere perfectly. I'll give him full credit on that one.

Ho-yay:

There's a bit. Inukai and Akane interact as though they're one confession away from ripping each other's clothes off and just going at it. Akane even describes Inukai as being too cute. There are also some interactions betwixt Makoto and Nao that make it seem like Makoto has more than a little crush.

Final Thoughts:

If you're looking for something whimsical and endearing that'll soothe you, Flying Witch fits the bill damn near perfectly. If, on the other hand, you want something with an involved narrative and a lot of conflict, it's not going to be that. Ultimately, I really enjoyed watching it and would go so far as to say it's among the best iyashikei works I've seen. My final rating is going to be a 9/10. Next week, Dragoon.

I don't particularly like slice-of-life shows, because I find it less exciting than other shows (and that the writer had to do similar things to others almost all the time). Flying Witch is the kind of show that I don't particularly want to watch at first glance, but I always find the urge to watch it whenever I noticed that the new episode comes out.

The story is as what it sounds like. A witch comes to town, people get shocked, people get over it, then magical stuff happened. It's not as disastrous as monster comes in every now and then, but not as school life ... as it can be. In fact, while they are still in school, many episodes were not school related. The pacing is quite suitable, they don't rush for progression (since slice-of-life usually are not about progressing the plot), but keep everything in a row so that you remember things.

The art is beautiful. I enjoy watching the scenery whenever I find the need to look away, and it does not disappoint most of the time (if not all the time).

The sound is quite memorable. I find myself sitting through the OP most of the time, because it's quite the earworm. The background music played whenever they are doing things and not talking, is also quite suitable. It's quite fresh since the shows I watched are mostly fast-paced fighting shonen anime, and I find it quite relaxing to just sit back and relax.

The character design was...basic? I do enjoy they being quite naturally coloured (and not anime-coded colour). The non-human part also show quite a bit of work, which is all beautiful. The character introduced was not overwhelmingly a lot (as per slice-of-life), and their personality don't overlap but rather complement each other. So it showed a good chemistry between their relationship and I enjoyed them interacting with each other, rather than just the main lead interacting with one at a time. However, I find Kei's role being not very obvious, as he does not show as much screentime as the others, while being like the only male main character (not counting non human male characters). Ah well, it's called Flying Witch for a reason.

I had to say, I enjoyed this show quite a bit. While I don't necessarily love the show, I would consider re-watching an episode or two when I'm down just to cheer me up enough to continue with my miserable life. Overall, I would recommend this show, even if you don't care about slice-of-life.

What's the name of this feeling when you just want to smile all day and hug everybody in this anime?

Story:
There is none. In this anime we watch the daily life of Makoto, her relatives and their friends, which is a normal life in the countryside. Well, except that there are witches, ghosts and stuff like that. In the "healing" section, Flying Witch does an amazing job. There are no conflicts or characters acting mean (Akane plays some pranks, but they are never going overboard or anything) and we witness people enjoying their lives and having fun. The magical part is always present and keeps getting ... more interesting as the show goes on, though I personally would have wished for a little more of it in the first half.
9/10

Art:
Okay, yes, the bus in episode one looked bad. BUT! later we get to see a CGI whale that looks amazing, which makes me believe they were under time constraints for the first episode. Everything else is also very beautiful to look at. It is not overly colorful most of the time (compared to Anne Happy for example), but the countryside setting is used well to show of the wonderful nature. The character design was pretty good too, slightly moe but not too much.
9/10

Sound:
The opening is fun and will be stuck in your head for a couple of hours (or more), which is always a good thing. The ending is nothing special, but well made. People have criticized Shinsuke Sugawara (voice of Kei) for the impression he left in episode one, but he got better and better as the show went on, becoming quite good. That's astounding for someone in his VERY FIRST seiyuu role. Everybody else did a good job as well, special mention goes out to the voices of Akane and Chinatsu.
8/10

Characters:
I don't think I have ever seen an anime before where every single character was so incredibly likeable. They are all very fun people to be around and they are so nice! There is not a single bad thing I can point out.
10/10

Enjoyment:
Watching Flying Witch was so much fun, that realizing that it's over now makes me sad for real. Provided you like Iyashikei (generally called relaxing or healing anime), I highly recommend this anime to you. It could very well be the epitome of its genre and I really, really hope there will be a second season one day.
10/10

Overall:
9.2/10

Ahhh! That’s the sound of wild mandrake root makes when pulled out of the ground. Flying Witch, is special a soothing anime one to calm the heart and not provoke to much though, just enjoy the show for what it is, a SoL with small hints of supernatural. Interactions between characters’ flow naturally, with cute moments between one another. Hints of fond moments between supernatural elements such as Ghosts, Spirits, Mythical creatures and so forth.

Our journey begins with a cat Chito and high school girl Kowato Makoto moving to Aomori, Japan. Makoto is newly transferred witch, which is atrocious when it comes to directions perhaps ... not even able to tell left from right. Anyhow she’s a witch that moves in with Kei Kuramoto, Makoto second cousin along with his younger sister Chinatsu Kuramoto. Makoto purpose for moving is due to tradition for practitioners, after they turn 15 years old, they must become independent. Although Makoto parents insist that she at least finish high school and instead of living on her own she move in with relatives.

Makoto is shown around the city by Chinatsu, even if a first Chinatsu had her doubts seeing as Makoto after all was taking with her cat Chito. As if the two of them were having a conversation of their own and perfectly understanding each other, it was out for Chinatsu after all. It’s through Chinatsu small tour of her town that the two become more well acquainted and costumed to each, even stopping by and eating a local donut shop. Later, it’s when Makoto finds a stack of brooms for sale. Unlike any other ordinary person, she levitates herself of the ground with the broom. It’s a that very moment Chinatsu understand that Makoto is a witch. Life about to get more interesting for a little group especially with Makoto around.

I can’t help but admire the animation for this anime is looks gorgeous and adorable. It’s so heartwarming and believable the setting and the atmosphere of their world with hints of magic here and there. It’s as if were truly being thrown in a magical world, discovering and be an awe-gasping creatures and things Makoto shows us. When it comes to OST it’s soothing like the realms of Mushishi or calming rain water in the middle of the night. Flying Witch, OP is splendid to say, setting tone for the show an enjoyable, vibrant, strong color pallet anime. A slice of life anime with hints of magic, that’s the vibe I receive when I see the opening. It’s ED is a mellower one as if it’s saying it’s goodbye as Makoto walks through the rain but it’s the music in which I enjoyed much more compared to the OP.

I’d love the integration between its realistic world with small hints of magic it’s gratifying. It doesn’t need to go full on magic extravaganza, being fond of magic in the bounds of realism made this a fantastic watch. Leaves you with a feeling that such things as ‘Magic’ do exist in our world. Now switch off your brain admire the detailed backgrounds, gorgeous character designs in which all tie together when it comes to Flying Witch.

May contain some Spoilers

The Story :

the story revolves around our main character makoto , makoto is a witch and learning how to be a good at it. she not that good at magic and stuff like that but she learns through experience . the story follows her daily life and struggles.


The Characters :

all the characters in this anime are very lovable and joyful , not a single character is boring . all characters interact with each-other in this anime , the interaction seems so real like real life.
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Sound and Animation :

sound is very good and matches the characters very well not a single sound seems out off the anime the whole time. animation is top notch , even 2D does not look out off the place.

Overall :

this is ultimate slice of life anime which depicts the genre awesomely . if you like slice of life genre then you will like this one . characters are lovable and interactions looks good and it does not bore you for second the entire time.

It is extremely difficult to explain the emotions that accompany you while watching this series. Relaxation, fun, happiness, admiration. An incredible mix that, for 12 episodes, transports you with Makoto and friends in this beautiful series made of laughs, sweetness and a hint of nostalgia. Those in search of romantic stories is the wrong place. The series about friendship, first of all, embedded in this supernatural Japan rich in traditions, which seems to slip away as time passes. The episodes fly away so light and so well made that we find ourselves at the last episode, wondering: "Will there be a sequel?". Having almost afraid ... to see it, not to have to say goodbye already Makoto and her companions. Honestly everyone has their own tastes, but the best review you can do is to recommend whether or not to see anything. Then friends I would highly recommend you watch this Anime. You will not regret it.

I'm glad that I watched this. I can't recall exactly the shows, But I've had some shows that kind of feel the same or are alike and they're just not that great.

The Slice of Life and Magic is a nice pair up in this. It's honestly nice and calming with no threat about anything. It honestly baffles me that I never once found myself bored with this show. Normally, These shows can barely hold my attention for long.

I do find it kind of disappointing that there is little in the ways of magic happening. We see very little of anything happening. I do also ... wish that Makoto ( MC ) Was smarter in the knowledge of magic.

The characters are the best.

-Chinatsu Is a surprisingly adorable girl that I don't find annoying. Normally I can't stand kids with most of them being boy characters. Girls tend to be less annoying but still are usually badly done.

-Makoto's is a pretty awesome MC. She is an always adorable girl and can be very naive about things that just makes her all the more entertaining. I really like both Makoto and Nao. They are pretty good friends together and I love how Nao is always trying to keep up with Makato. Even though there isn't romance. I did notice some slight Yuri cues, I don't know if it was intentional. But both Nao and Makoto would make a perfect ship.

-Nao is fun to have on the screen whenever she's on tv. The only issue is that we barely see her. I like her design and is my 2nd or 3rd favorite of the show. Again, The friendship between both her and Makoto is pretty good. I would ship them if this was the type of show.

-Akane is a pretty good tomboyish character that I like. I'd say her design is up there fighting for my favorite character design of the show. I'd say she is my 2nd or 1st favorite. I like both Nao's and Makoto's friendship a good amount. But I'd defiantly say I adore the friendship between Akane and Inukai. With Akane always causing trouble for Inukai and Inukai and Akane seems to be more natural friends. I of course ship the both of them and feel that in the actual show, That there is some actual Yuri tension between them.

-Inukai I like. It's kind of interesting how due to her mistake, She is for the foreseeable stuck in a Beastkin type form of a Dog ( She looks more like a fox to me) It's kind of an adorable design. Just like I said to Akane description, The friendship is my favorite. I also obviously ship the two of them.

I love this show and hope we get more in the future. I'm not putting my hopes on it. But I do like this show a lot.

This isn't a show that everyone will enjoy, but don't let that stop you from trying it out. At the time of writing, this is possibly the most underrated show I've come across on MAL.

I see people describe Flying Witch as a healing anime. Sure; semantics aside, it's a slice of life anime with a light-hearted feeling, and I would say I haven't enjoyed a show of this style this much since K-On. You know when you want to just sit down and put something on for an episode or two before bed? That's Flying Witch. It's the genuine characters and their interactions that make ... you want to watch more.

The pace is slow but not droll. It keeps you amused without really needing a "raise-the-stakes" mentality. From start to finish it feels very episodic (though due to characters introduced and few total episodes etc... you can't really watch it out of order). But not much is really accomplished, and that's fine. That's what you're watching for. Most episodes introduce a character that may pop up later, but for that episode you just get to enjoy the mystery of finding out who that person is and their story.

What I do like is how natural the characters and their interactions feel. There's just a tale on display that you get whisked along for, and you can really stop at any time. All I'm saying is... try it out. Get lifted up by the breeze and see if you feel like being carried for a bit. I don't think you can really be disappointed, but if you're not one for a carefree pace, it might not be for you.

I've watched a ton of slice of life shows, and I've got to say, some shows have sort of the wrong idea about what makes a slice of life enjoyable. I mean, actually just sitting through a 12 episode series about a person going through their mundane life is absolutely boring, and not exactly something that you should try to achieve in a slice of life. Sure, it can be about someone's mundane life, but it's got to be enjoyable in some way shape or form, whether it be characters, the story/setting, or the dialogue. Either way, a slice of life is not successful because ... it's actually just some random person's day to day life.

Flying witch is basically this. Non non biyori, Nichijou, Miname ke, even lucky star or something are good because they have "normal," yet fun characters. Slice of life is obviously held up by their well made characters. Whether it be dialogue, relationships, or drama, characters play a pivotal role in whether or not a slice of life is well made. Those shows I mentioned above had great characters. I found them funny, interesting, or just relaxing to watch.
Flying witch, on the other hand, is basically a bunch of side characters talking to each other, and you start wondering where the main character is. The fact that the traits of the main character can be summarized by "eccentric," and "bad sense of direction" even by episode 5-6, you've got a problem. The fact that the same dialogue or scenario about these two traits happening with the main character, only in slightly different setting is just boring and predictable. Everything about the dialogue in this show is dead. No liveliness at all. It just feels like it's a script that people are reading off of.
Non non biyori also makes use of the setting much more than Flying witch ever did. They both feature a typical countryside town, yet the characters in Non non biyori actually interact and mesh with the setting extremely well. They do things that can only be done in the countryside, and the animation also has a lot of extremely vibrant scenes, attention to detail, and backgrounds dedicated to the setting. It's a great example of how a simple cast of characters can be elevated due to the well made setting and dialogue

As for Flying Witch, the setting is tossed aside. In fact, the episode settings and dialogue can actually taking place in any suburban or urban area. Like I said before, dialogue is extremely boring and uninteresting, and the author takes liberties in the character's actions so that the show can seem less boring.
That's basically what Flying Witch is trying to do: seem more interesting than it actually looks. "Wow, my story is very bland, and my characters are also quite the boring lot, how about we make the main character a witch? Haha, that will make my story good." That's basically what I think the author was trying to go for. Magic and witches are only talked about when there's another witch other than the main character in the scene. It's like there's a slice of life portion of the story, and then the witch/magic part of the story. They don't work in tandem, and mix like oil and water. There isn't any attempt to incorporate magic into everyday life, but rather, it's just a quirk of the main character. Instead, it's just boring slice of life scenarios. Then, when that becomes boring, as it surely does, then stuff about witches and magic come up again to keep your attention. Rinse and repeat. Unfortunate that instead of making a story about a main character using magic in their everyday life, it's about a witch that doesn't use magic unless the story permits, thus essentially making most of the episodes completely unrelated to her witch identity, which is pretty stupid when it's an integral part of the plot.

All in all, this show is a dime in a dozen put in with all the other failures of slice of life shows.

Well I'll only say this there are some anime out there, very simple yet bring out a refreshing feeling. There is no action, no romance yet one can sit in front it and watch the whole part. This is one of them. If i have to categorize it I'll say it is a family anime which u can watch with your family and enjoy. I'm willing to recommend this anime to those who want to feel something different.
well they story is simple, art is good and their music is unique, I've to say. characters are also good and their is no contradiction between ... them. the whole process run nicely and sequel, so one can understand the whole thing easily.
in a review some write the summary of an anime but ill not write it, ill encourage u to watch this anime and feel the summary yourself.

Ahh I haven't seen such a refreshing anime in a while. It kind of gave me the same feeling as Mushishi did, like a cold splash of water on a hot summer day. The plot is really simple, but because the characters are likable and the art is calming, it's still an very enjoyable show to watch. It has a few references inside, which is always nice, but there was one in particular that pretty much made me fall out of my chair of amusement. The humor is good and it overall is just a very gentle and kind show. It's a perfect summer anime.

Flying Witch uses it's subtle setting, light comedy, and simple yet likeable cast to ease viewers with an unwinding aura that relaxes the soul.

Being the slice of life lover I am, I felt Flying Witch captures the theme of the genre well and just lets the characters be themselves without worrying about carrying a story. I am usually the kind of viewer that comes into most anime (hyped or sidelined) with minimal expectations and I was not disappointed at all with this one.

The story is nonexistent but it's mainly about a witch who moves in with her cousins and continues to live a normal ... life while studying magic. They go on small adventures (and get's lost in them sometimes) and approach the small things in life while laying in some comedic moments using the magical themes. Flying Witch does a very good job at keeping its composure and the atmosphere is constantly slow yet calming. Where the show excelled at was using the atmosphere it gave as some form of indentification like it knew what it wanted to be, what it wanted to achieve, and that the makers of the show will not be attempt to go further and will lose sight becoming something it's not. It remains simple throughout but manages to present it's moments of beauty very quietly with a sense of wonder. It also presented a proper balance between the average slice of life-life and the fantasy aspects of being a witch.

The characters are nothing complex or nothing the most fascinating. But that beats being annoying, loud, and having high-pitched voices forcing their cuteness on the viewers since they are unconfident on what the anime has to offer. The cast keeps things very simple and interacts with each other staying true to themselves like they are real people. The characters ranged from interesting, subtle, humorous, and just overall held up the happy mood.

I found the artstyle beautiful and the animation was solid throughout. The cinematography was also excellent making the most out of what it could display with its multiple scenes of nature and the countryside environment. The opening is nothing much but I didn't feel like skipping over that at all.

The show does not try to be flashy but it's just normal. Sometimes that's all an anime needs to be for somebody to enjoy it without having to watch through the parts of anime they hate such as troupes and cliches. If you like slow, nature-focused slice of life like Non Non Biyori, you should totally give this a checkout. Flying Witch gets a thumbs up and a 7/10.

If you need something heartwarming, charming, and comfy, this is your one-stop shop. Wrap up in your blanket, grab something warm to drink, and enjoy this serene look at small city living in Japan.

Don't expect crazy mahou shoujo super powers or power-up battles. The "witch" elements are quite tame and are mostly designed as a way to generate the plot or dialogue of each episode. Makoto and her sister are inspired by classic European witch mythology with an interesting fusion of Japanese culture. Surprisingly, this all blends seamlessly with the rural-ish setting of the series.

The show is competently executed in all aspects. I have ... no complaints other than perhaps it simply followed a tried and true path and didn't push any artistic boundaries or attempt anything particularly stunning. Given the point of the show, I really don't hold that against it.

This is an episodic show, so if you have a requirement for your anime to have a overarching story arc you won't find it here. I generally prefer series that have a story, but I would encourage people like me to give this show a try if you're looking for something lighthearted and relaxing.

Overall: 8/10. Solid execution in every way. This gets an extra point purely on how cozy it is. It was an excellent stress reliever.

(Side note: I'm a beginner closing on intermediate level Japanese learner. I found this show very useful for practicing my Japanese because it fills one of the more uncommon niches in anime--a slice of life focused on the interactions of a family unit. Mother, father, sister, brother, and cousins are all represented and you can get a good amount of listening practice and hear some more typical and less "anime" dialogue.)

I've watch this anime for 3 times now. it's just so relaxing after you watch ton of crazy stuff or experience stress in real life. my favourite Slice of Life anime of all time for sure.

The story is 9.5/10:

The story is so happy and you can take a relax and enjoy it. don't expect any action happened. i literally calmed after getting angry when losing in a game after i watch this anime. not to mention that story is all about Happiness and Relaxation!

The Art is 8.5/10

Not too beautiful but still good. pretty surprising with the opening art style. but nice to feels something new. ... the character design are very good. the scenery is like, "holy crap i want to live there". it make me think to moved out from the city and live to a countryside. just calm nature without noise pollution. really good overall.

Sound is 10/10

Pretty amazing OST. very relaxing soundtrack that i can just hear it over and over without getting bored. the opening is very refreshing. i recommend to download the Soundtrack (all of it) so you can stabilize your mood if you ever get stressed or angry or sad. or all of them.

Character is 10/10:

The characters personalities are realistic and not overly dramatic. I like every single anime that is having realistic personalities. all of the reaction are pretty realistic that i somehow connected and relatable to their emotions and reactions if i ever encounter the scenario. Makoto is the best girl out of all Slice-of-life anime i ever watch.

And, all of the clothes she used (well, all of the characters) is respectable and not sexy neither too shorts. i really love her school uniform with that big legging socks(?). i can't ever hardly think even just a little about sexiness in these anime because how well their clothes are.

can we just, copy these style of fashion into every anime please? so i can watch it without awkward panty shot or awkward camera boobs/butt shots? because i watch for the plots. and those shots are unnecessary.

Enjoyment is 11/10:

Like come on. when i found out about this anime from a clip in youtube, i was a bit confuse at same time have a string that pulling me to "watch this!" anime. so i decide to take a shot and my god, it is very enjoyable. you can watch it with whole family without having any awkward conversation or awkward scenarios. and plus, no such a thing called emotional ride in this anime. it is literally flat out relaxing and happy anime.

Note to all new watchers: forget everything you think about and just enjoy the episodes. Make a comfortable position when you watch it to have full experience. i recommend to watch it in the day right near a window when there's not much noise.

Overall ratings from me, 10/10. i just hope the second season showed up already so i can take a chill from the stress i got.

This is one show I keep coming back to, because the cast of characters is well-written and funny, and the world is relaxing and beautiful.

Real-world, historical magic and witchcraft are often depicted as misunderstood powers of young women, where politically powerful men feel threatened by them. Often in Japan, someone who is "weird" or "different" is quickly turned into a target for bullying and isolation. Flying Witch does neither with its witchcraft: it's not a massively powerful set of abilities like in countless magical girl shows or The Ancient Magus Bride, and the community in this little corner of Aomori is surprisingly accepting of these ... quirky young women who can fly on brooms. Witches in this world try their best to do good with their abilities, which is cool because it would quickly become a very different anime otherwise.

I'm not 100% familiar with Wiccan customs and rituals, but it seems to me that the original artist and the anime production crew did their homework here (or at least, made it look convincing). The only category of ritual the show doesn't delve into is curses and hexes, which is good because, again, seeing one performed might transform the show into something else.

The show does a great job of capturing the idyllic beauty of rural Japan. Well, not quite as rural as Non Non Biyori, but you get to see nature much more than in metropolitan Tokyo or Osaka (yes, I know, there's places like Ueno Park and the Imperial palace, but those are heavily managed).

This cast is very well-written and directed. Makoto is a sweet yet slightly clumsy heroine, Chinatsu can light up anyone's day, Kei is a fantastic foil to both (with good deadpan lines), Akane is great comic relief fodder, Nao and Inukai are great tsukkomi girls, and the parents are cool with just about anything. Even the cats provide good comedy in the style of R2-D2 (and I just learned Ai Kayano voiced Chito, so that's cool).

Finally, the music. For the most part it's either synth with a really good instrument set or studio musicians, and the one recurring theme is Makoto's. One track uses woodwinds to gently lead up to the introduction of Makoto floating on her new broom, another uses pizzicato strings to accompany a humorous vignette. The opening theme is cheerful and fun, though for some reason the characters are leading an odd syncopated clapping in the refrain.

This series is great if you want to kick back and watch happy anime.

If you're looking for an 'iyashikei' (healing) anime, this is definitely a good choice - no drama, all fun, and you feel refreshed once watching it.

The Story - As the show is a slice of life anime, the episodes aren't very story driven; episodes don't lead on from one to another, meaning there's a fresh new story each time you watch. The magic element really sets this show apart though - there's no war going on, the protagonist isn't on some long-winded quest or anything. Instead, it's about a young girl and her training as a witch. Simple, but it works.

The Art - Watching ... the show has a sort of calming effect; there's no flashy colours or effects. You're instead given a beautifully gentle looking show that really matches the anime's atmosphere.

The Sound - The OP and ED are both cute and match the tone of the show pretty well, much like the background music. Whilst the tracks aren't memorable, they add to the calming effect of the show, and help to immerse you into Makoto's world.

The Characters - Every single character has their own unique charms and quirks. Makoto's kind yet eccentric personality, Chinatsu's random one liners, and even Kei's subdued personality really make the show what it is. Akane will always keep you coming back as well.

Enjoyment - Flying Witch was one of those shows that I underestimated; I didn't really pay that much attention when I watched the first few episodes, but when I restarted it, I realised when a gem it was. Funny, calming, and a show that I think anyone could enjoy.

Overall, Flying Witch gets an 8/10. A charming show, with it's characters being the backbone to it's charm. I'd recommend this show to anyone; anime fan or not.

I enjoy most of the slice of life anime, and this is one of the unique ones with magic and witch elements. This anime is funny, healing and really worth the time if you are a fan of slice of life.

Watching this is very soothing, just helps you relax from time to time. The visuals are also very suitable for slice of life anime such as this.
Characters are also quite funny and very heartwarming.

This is not comparable with slice of life anime like non non biyori which is much better, this has more of "harry potter" element and has much knowledge regarding witch craft. ... The whale island is much amazing as well, reminded me of rune factory game from Nintendo Wii, and has many enjoyable fantasy elements. Recommended for those who enjoy both the slice of life and fantasy elements.

I enjoyed the series very much and would give 8/10 overall.

Are you tired of all the action on mainstream anime? Then give this show a shot. It's calm, serene, relaxing, and... well, that's it.

Judging from the title, you'd probably think it has magic and such. Well, you're not wrong. It does indeed have magic for it contained magical characters like witches and fortune tellers and such. However, instead of them using magic for fighting and whatnot, it's used in their daily life, something very rare for fantasy-based anime.

What I liked most about the series is that it doesn't try so hard to be a comedy. It's just one of those feel-good anime which you watch ... simply for its relaxing mood. The plot revolves around witches and other magical beings in their everyday lives, so there's no serious plot to be analyzed.

The characters are too... normal. They don't really stand out much because... well, they're basically just people living their daily lives, only they have magic. Don't get me wrong, they're not bad characters. They just don't have enough "depth" in their personality. But perhaps it's just me expecting too much from a feel-good show.

If there's one thing I like, though, it's the art style. The presentation of serenity is shown clearly, letting you know that it's not a serious anime. It's colorful and light, and it doesn't force itself to be artsy, it just is.

So are you stressed out by all the magic anime? Then I recommend you watch flying witch. Before you know it, you'll be flying in cloud nine.

In the enchanting land of Aomori, the vibrant world of "The Flying Witch" unfolds. The story follows Kowata Makoto, a studious 1st year girl with dark hair, green eyes, size 7 1/2 shoes, and her friends and family Akane, Shina Anzu, Ishiwatari Nao, Kuramoto Chinatsu, Kuramoto Kei, Chito, Kenny, and Inukai. They embark on adventures of their daily lives. The group of friends encounter normal stuff in each episode, to facing magical creatures, and learning life lessons. As the episode navigate, their bond grow more and more stronger. Introduces the viewers to the power of comfiness. Each episode also represents the element loyalty, laughter, generosity, ... and kindness perfectly. In my honest opinion, this feels like an ASMR but in anime form. Makes you cozy, relaxing bgm, seiyuu soothing voice, you name everything to make a good ASMR.

I would say the story is over all a 10 out of 10. The theme and message was great. The general plot was as nuanced as I would like it to be. And admittedly they were really funny and wholesome. Very very light story to watch. Like if you watch this with a 5 year old children, they would understand it. Like Shinchan for example. Every episode is filled to the brim with happy go around vibe. Nobody is bad, no villain, even if they have the power to be a good villain. Love this kind of story because it reminds me about all the good people in this world. Sure real life sucks, but hey there's also a lot of people that's nice too.

The art was definitely beautiful. Now I may be a bit biased from the fact that they drew all the characters with such pretty face that I sometimes got so mesmerized, but from the transition scenes, I could tell that the backgrounds were drawn nice as well. The art style is in match with the comfy and relaxing feeling this anime bring to me. So yeah 10-10

The sound design was nice. I loved Makoto's voice acting and also Chinatsu's. I thought they really clashed well when they were on screen together, like the sweetness of the pineapple, mixed with the sultry bitterness of the pizza, MMMGH that stuff is good. They both are the biggest support on why I say the ASMR anime thingy. The music was also an excellent choice, it all fit the vibe, especially the OP and ED. So I would say 10 out of 10 too.

Makoto is amazing, her personality gave the vibe of one of my childhood friends that I really had a crush on. They have the same shoe size and everything with the second toe being longer than the first. I think I already made my stance clear on Kei, Chinatsu, and Inukaj, but I didn't touch much on Anzu sadly. Despite my praise for Makoto, Anzu was definitely my favorite by a long shot. Her personality is just so wifey material, she's cute, kind, independent, blonde, and wear serafuku most of the time. That's not all tho. I want more screentime for her but I guess that's too much to ask.

Enjoyment here we go. I'll start off by saying everything was great. The animation was great, the plot was nuanced and demonstrated the character's values nicely, the girls were cute, the music is a banger, and the world building is unique too. They touch to a 'what if' scenario of witch living alongside all of us and the fantasy creatures too. They act like normal people and not like all the movies depict. A breath of fresh air to this genre. Combining supranatural with slice of life. I will definitely rewatching this next year when I need to distract myself for a bit from the busyness real life throws at me. Thank you for reading my review.