Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
SushiSuperLover
I binged the series on the last day of the MAL event challenge?
I remembered the anime did have a manga series released several years ago so in a way it felt like a brand new experience.
Sometimes the good shows just need to remain simple and not really anything too complicated
To my shock, this anime show a decade ago was about as normal as it gets.
It's the closest thing to slice of life with touch a touch or addition of magical powers.
Nothing is too excessive, really the balance between magic and living is just about right.
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Iyashikei, or "healing" anime, succeeds when it perfectly balances mundane reality with quiet fascination. Flying Witch executes this flawlessly by injecting subtle, low-stakes magic into the serene backdrop of rural Aomori. There are no world-ending threats, complex romantic triangles, or dramatic tournament arcs. Instead, the narrative thrives on agricultural life, quiet comedic timing, and the gentle discovery of supernatural oddities. Viewers seeking high-octane action will find the pacing glacial, but those looking for a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling will discover an incredibly polished, stress-relieving experience.
Story: 8/10
The narrative brilliance lies in its treatment of the supernatural. Magic is not presented as a flashy spectacle, but as a quirky extension of the n…
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I felt calm while watching this anime. The initial story is a typical story about a wizard who has just arrived in a new land, but the magic here isn't the instant magic we usually see in other anime, but rather feels like traditional magic or magic that requires preparation and certain rituals.
The storyline is relaxed and enjoyable while enjoying a meal and a warm cup of coffee. The depiction of each character and creature from the magical world, which seems close to the human world, feels like a common occurrence in this anime, and The background music and art style feel lighter.
I enjoyed watching this anime.
For those of you who want a calm anime about the lives of school girls with magical activities,
I recommend this anime.
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At the beginning and when the anime started, I had a little trouble with the character's facial expressions, but it gradually became natural to me. The calm environment of the anime, the detailed and beautiful backgrounds, the smooth story and away from false excitement, all give you a special sense of peace.
This anime gives you a special peace and you want to experience a life free from worries and calm like that.
The good and logical relationships of the characters, the small humor and the gentle stories, are all beautiful and worth watching.
The story is relatively specific and underdeveloped.
What I enjoyed most was the beauty of life in small, rural towns and a warm, friendly family.
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This was kind of a bit unexpected because I thought it would be a lot better but this ended up being a bit boring. It’s not that it’s bad, it’s that it’s boring. It doesn’t really go anywhere or do anything, there is little to no plot development and for a comedy, it’s not funny apart from two moments, but in general, this show is not funny, despite being labeled as a comedy. The characters are also very one dimensional and offer no opportunity for development… or to do anything even remotely interesting. This was ultimately a one cour show that came and went without doing anything or even making an impact.
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Flying Witch is a small and light-hearted story. It's a slice of life filled with kindness and peace. All characters act their age and in a natural manner (for a world in which witches and magic exist, of course).
There's no real plot. Just characters interacting with each other and their environment in a heart-warming way. Though not particularly funny (but it does have its moments), it's an easy and entertaining enough watch.
The premise shares some similarities with Kiki's Delivery Service. Both are about a young witch's experiences as she leaves home and sets herself up in a different town. Bonds of friendship and/or family flow with the world that surrounds them. Furthermore, there is in Flying Witch a theme of growing, healing and caring, expressed clearly in the characters' dealin…
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Flying Witch stands as a solid, well written slice of life anime. Makoto, a new resident to the rural city of Hirosaki, adjusts to her new life while interacting with her new circle of friends. The story is well paced, with an appropriate amount of relevant characters who regularly appear throughout the time that we spend with Makoto in the show. The animation is decent, with all scenes properly animated in this slice of life anime.
"Magic isn't all that flashy" Despite being a show about witches, the aspect of the anime that stood out the most was how grounded it was in reality. Many of the situations Makoto and her friends encounter in could be related to yourself at some level. Losing your directions in an new town? You just have to walk around, magic can't help with that. Getting over…
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A young witch moves to her uncle's rural homestead for a change of scenery and to study her magic independently as a practitioner coming into her own. She finds a simple lifestyle in this new and beautiful region, and her presence brings a bit of enchantment to the lives of all those around her.
This is a slice-of-life show where absolutely nothing happens, and it all happens with a touch of magic. It is the day-to-day life of a young witch doing mundane things and the odd act of witchery. There is no romance, there is no drama, there is no action; there is friendship, kinship, serenity, and tranquility. There is some character growth, but not too much. There is no plot, but the timeline moves forward. It's Kiki's Delivery Service, without the delivery service.
The writing is fair, amusi…
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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…
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Not much happens in flying witch. It's a quiet, laid-back experience that my wife and I enjoyed watching as a "cool-down" show after a day of work, or even simply after a more intense anime. It excels at creating a relaxing atmosphere in a way that feels more naturalistic than many other moe and/or healing shows. I find it somewhat hard to describe why this is without sounding silly. For example, men exist in this universe, and they just go about their normal lives. That sounds a little silly, but consider that some other shows in this genre feature no male characters of any importance, which is fine, of course. But seeing big bro just kinda sitting around, shooting the shit with Makoto & pals, did a surprising amount for my immersion. Another thing that I found really elevated this show w…
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There are some anime in life that stick with you for the experience, more so than the story itself. Watching Flying Witch on a warm summer morning, with a cup of chai in my hand, was an unparalleled experience. And as someone who can't relax, that's rare for me.
Perhaps the peak of 'Iyashikei' (calming anime), Flying Witch tells the story of Makoto, a juvenile practitioner, on her journey for independence. When a witch turns 15, they're to leave home. But as a slightly out-dated tradition, instead of pursuing a wholly independent life, Makoto moves in with the Kuramoto's, her not too distant relatives. Life in their small town isn't what directionally-challenged Makoto anticipated, but she's quick to adapt to their slow living. With a cast of returning characters, Flying Witch weaves toge…
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The best healing anime out there. Nothing will ever come close to how chill and lovely this anime is. Not only is it subtle in it's context, the way the characters talk and interact is very smooth and quite and natural. The comedy is even before , nothing feels forced .. and Alot of times you can't really expect it , it doesn't give you much space to think but rather immerses you In the world.. the ost was lovely and perfectly used. You get to learn a few good things as it carries silently a few hidden messages about how to accept others no matter how different they are.if you have the smallest bone for a slice of life, healing or comedy animes then this is definitely a must
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A young girl moves to the countryside as part of her magic training. Her quiet life as a new witch ensues.
Keywords: Charming, Character-Driven, Lighthearted, Comforting
Could be a bit boring for people just getting into slice-of-life (like me). There were plenty of sweet moments and magical scenes that made it worthwhile, and it was interesting enough that the slow pacing wasn't a huge problem, but there isn't constant action. If you're used to the more lighthearted genres you would definitely enjoy this, otherwise maybe look for one with a bit more going on.
Things I Liked:
Nature Scenes
Cheerful Characters
Slow Pace
Comedy Things I Disliked:
Alcoholic Character Trope
Magic System
Simple Animation Style
Read at the sourceGREED_Adherent
It's a refreshing anime, and can be watched with the family.
You could say this anime is almost similar to Non Non Biyori even though the behavior is not as absurd as they are, and also the setting is not in a remote village. Seems to be on the outskirts of Aomori town, easily visible to shopping areas with just a 20 minute walk (lol).
This anime will spoil us with the friendliness of the residents, natural scenery and light comedy in it. Although the magicians in this story do not have laser or light or beam effects that usually appear in magic anime. The witches in this story are all very friendly and their witch activities are only in the form of interacting with supernatural beings, making potions, flying with brooms, researching, magic rituals, taking walks etc. And of course the witc…
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im not good at writing in paragraphs so here goes:
-this anime is so mundane (there is no plot, just vibes)
-just girls doing witchcraft.. drawing pentagram and stuffs...
-everything is super wholesome! the characters are all very likeable because everyone is very chill
-it's a healing anime that you can watch to empty your brain
-idk how to explain it but as i said, it's so mundane. very slice of life. picking a random plant after school, following a cat, gardening, going to a cafe, eating breakfast, cooking during home economic class. literally just mundane everyday things. but it's very calming and fun to watch
-the op and ed is good, i like the op better
-overall watching this was an enjoyable experience, i wanna rate it 10 or 9 but this anime is very plain so 8 is enough i think
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Flying Witch isn't about obtaining things, achieving goals or defeating an enemy: It's about being in the moment and enjoying the little things.
Story:
"Today is a gift, that's why it's called present"
That's the best way to summarize it.
Flying witch isn't about the story, and this may be true for life itself. We care so much about the story, what happens, were we are going and what we are achieving, that we don't see the present moment, were we are and what we have.
Art: Beautiful. Sound: Lovely.
Characters: Real, simple, relatable and genuine.
This is what you see when you are tired, when you are anxious or before you go to sleep.
This is what the Tao would look life if it was an anime.
This is the most relaxing thing in the world.
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This is such a heartwarming and relaxing anime. I really enjoyed watching it. The music kind of reminded me of Hyouka. And the main character is so sweet and looks a lot like Jabami Yumeko from Kakegurui.
There is basically no main plot or a story. Its just a anime about a witch's everyday life and her little adventures. The anime really shows the beautiful life of the countryside and prefecture areas. A samll town filled with life and enjoyment. Kind of like Studio Ghiblis Only Yesterday.
If you are looking for a calming and relaxing anime, then this is the show for you. However I do understand if some people may find it boring since there is no thrill or action in here.
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This is my third Iyashikei anime, but the first one that I’ve finished. (I couldn’t finish the other 2, due to factors not related to the quality of the anime.) Flying Witch is a peaceful and calming anime, that was a perfect end to my tiresome weekdays. There is an assuring quality to the anime which makes for a perfect watch at end of a day spent in a sad office.
Story:
The story is episodic in nature, with most episodes not picking up from the previous. However, the story does follow the season i.e. beginning in the earliest days of spring / last days of winter and ending during the summer matsuri.
The story was as simple or as complex as one would imagine the life of a high school student in a rural or semi-urban area of Japan. The “witchy” part of the story was realistic, not flashy…
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Story: this is a slice of life anime that deserves this genre on the technical sheet, you will see the daily life of a teenage witch, but that’s just it, because it isn’t a story that keeps proposing one problem after another to keep your attention. It's a very relaxing story to watch, and I liked it in general, no matter how much I prefer more busy plots and not being exactly a fan of slice of life.
Art: art in my opinion is good, as it is an anime without a lot of "action", it doesn't need a lot of cutting edge animation, but the studio delivered a beautiful and even fluid work.
Sound: I'm not a person who notices the sound very much, but in general it didn't bother me and I didn't even feel anything was missing, so OK.
Characters: the characters in general are…
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If this anime had 5 seasons I would definitely watch them all and replay it because it is just so good. But I think there could be a little more magic in the anime, I know it's a slice of life but ... anyway, the art is very good, the story was very elaborate, it's even funnier than I expected hahaha.
incredibly the characters were very real built in a very short time, which surprised me a lot because they managed to develop 3 or 4 characters at the same time and still none is less developed than another which is really very good.
after all these anime is simply one of my favorites for sure.
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