All the Witches in the Sky
Actually, what we all want in life is the feeling we get when we binge-watch the first three or four Harry Potter movies. It’s warm. And adventurous. And full of friendship. If there’s a perfect emotion, it’s exactly that mix. Unfortunately, even the most beautiful feelings fade over time. But I’ve found a way to revitalize them. We simply take the most beautiful, heartfelt, and cozy elements of the now somewhat tarnished Harry Potter epic, combine them with another beloved world, like Sailor Moon, and voilà! We’ve created something new, packed with the same wonderful, nostalgic, almost legendary emotions. How does that work? It’s simple: With Little Witch Academia!
The story follows Akko, sent to Luna Nova Magical Academy to study magic. The catch? She’s totally clueless about magic - she can’t even ride a broom! With her friends Lotte, Sucy, and the talented yet arrogant Diana, plus the mysterious teacher Ursula, Akko navigates the academy’s adventures and uncovers ancient mysteries tied to her destiny. The show thrives on quirky characters like Constanze, the robot-obsessed German, Jasminka, the gluttonous Russian, and Amanda, the mischievous American. Akko herself is a feisty, impatient, cake-loving brunette version of Usagi Tsukino. Her infinite determination turns hopeless situations around, solving mysteries others overlook.
The Luna Nova Academy is essentially our beloved Hogwarts reimagined, with eccentric potion classes, sealed-off corridors, and lurking dangers. Each episode is packed with tons of fun: A magical competition gone awry, a grumpy Yeti, a debt-collecting dragon, or even a resurrected skeleton. Boredom isn’t an option. And although the small adventures are the most entertaining, a great mystery casts its shadow over every episode. Little Witch Academia gets so many things right, and we can all learn from Akko’s boundless optimism and zest for life. Without her, it wouldn’t be half as fun. If you’re a fan of Sailor Moon and Harry Potter, you’ll love Little Witch Academia. Because I did.