The magical school in anime reflects a long-standing tradition of Japan plucking hidden (or not so hidden) gems from children’s literature. Harry Potter would come to visibly influence Little Witch Academia right from its original 2013 short film, with its quirky students, eccentric teachers and hidden secrets blending so well with the anime gospel of the power of love, friendship and loyalty. Akko Kagiri believes she is heading to Luna Nova Magical Academy to follow in the footsteps of her idol, the megastar witch Shiny Chariot. But in truth she is there to find friendship and a whole new reason to pick herself back up again when she fails—repeatedly. For Akko, the magic doesn’t come to her naturally. But in the same way a generation of readers and viewers saw Harry use his unique perspective on magic to solve mysteries and defeat evil, Little Witch Academia let its female lead flounder, stumble and take a very human journey to discovering her own sense of worth. Comparing this to Potter, and how Hermione Granger’s ultimate victory was bagging Ron while waving the flag for Harry, it becomes obvious why seeing witches flourish together felt so refreshing as Little Witch Academia came [...]
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