Audience reviews
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I'm not gotta make some long review on this but this was a bad watch and i just don't get why so many like it I mean nothing happens in this anime no story and a unlikeable main character.
But it wasn't all bad I think the frist 4 episodes where fine and setting up something interesting then completely falls off as episodes 5 to 8 nothing actually happens and I don't get why I would watch it episode 9 was probably the best in the whole show episodes 10 to 12 where just boring and it had a pretty bad ending too the character's are forgettable expect for Elaina the main she's just as I said before unlikeable I changed my score for this a few times but settled on a 4 only because the beginning was strong and episode 9 was good but it's not enough for me to recommend this to someone.
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Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina, is the perfect anime if you want your blood to boil. Eleina is the absolute worst protagonist I’ve ever seen in any show. I do not mean to be harsh, but her character and what message this anime sends out triggered something in me.
All episodes follow 1 or 2 plotlines each, often with new characters. The plotlines often have something to do with each other. This is what, in my opinion, makes it easy to binge-watch for entertainment.
I usually enjoy these types of shows, but considering how triggering this series was, I just can’t give it any higher rating.
(Spoiler for episode 3):
In episode 3, we see 2 different stories. Assuming you've alreadu seen the episode, I'm not gonna go into detail, but both have a pretty infuriating end.
One of them…
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Much like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica this show doesn't pull any punches. You haven't seen Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica? ok well add that to your list too. Majo no Tabitabi is lighter and more upbeat in general but still gets very dark in parts. You may expect a slice of life with generic characters but instead get something far more nuanced then we expect from typical anime these days.
Sometimes bad things happen. Sometimes you can help, and sometimes you can't. Sometimes you make things worse. Sometimes you can say "That problem is not my problem" (a logical stance never before taken by anime protagonists)
I suppose I was delighted by the show's willingness to break most rules of anime and have real characters make real choices. Sane choices by real world standards. Also when characters…
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This ‘Journey of Elaina’ is dull, in short. It is not recommended to watch this anime for enjoy the story of Journey which is indicated in the title.
This anime tells one or two separate stories in each episode, but it does not have a clear main route. The story is insignificant and boring. The heroine, Elaina, is a naughty greedy narcissistic girl with a very realistic personality. This improved the watching experience, but the story itself is so faint that every shiny characteristic is shadowed by it.
The animation and art is above average, but this is not enough to make up for the defect in the plot.
I finished all the 12 episodes because when I vote in saimoe tournaments, I notice the brilliant records of Elaina. When I watched the first several episodes, I felt interested in it. H…
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Wandering Witch may not be the best anime of 2020 as I do find it to be flawed but what comes in solid theming and a multi-dimensional protagonist makes this series good enough personally. When I first started watching it, I thought that it might not age well all because of its fantasy setting as well as Elaina being arrogant. But after giving it a better look and having a better understanding of it, I got hooked on the show’s theming and how Elaina explores the places she gets into.
Before I get myself into talking about the show, I want to mention first how this was often compared to a classic anime that took inspiration. Of course! What I’m referring to is Kino’s Journey… the 2003 adaptation. Kino’s Journey and Wandering Witch have female leads who are largely apathetic towards others…
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The Journey of Elaina has an identity crisis. On the surface, it appears to be an inspiring adventure across a magical fantasy world. In truth, it is something else entirely.
In the beginning, it is exactly what you'd anticipate. Then it blindsides you with something unexpected. The show reveals itself to be a thoroughly depressing, tonally maligned 'journey' driven by a narcissistic main character through a nihilistic and morbid world. It always left me anxious, nauseous, frustrated, and sometimes all of the above. If you want to draw meaning from suffering, it needs to be natural and purposeful. The Journey of Elaina manufactures pain to give the audience catharsis, but there is never a satisfying conclusion to relieve the pent up emotions it conjures. At the end of each chapter, we're…
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Here's the official synopsis for for Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina (Majo no Tabitabi):
"Once upon a time, there was a witch named Elaina, who set off on a journey across the world. Along the way, she would meet all kinds of people, from a country full of witches to a giant in love with his own muscles—but with each meeting, Elaina would become a small part of their story, and her own world would get a little bit bigger."
Sounds nice, doesn't it? Sounds like a nice laid back iyashikei you can chill out to when feeling down or stressed out. A bit like Flying Witch or Aria.
However, what you get instead is the story of a self-absorbed, narcissistic teenage witch who doesn't seem to give much of a shit about anything or anyone but herself. She's like those Instagram backpackers who…
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How would I start these disappointing thoughts I have?
Mild spoilers ahead.
The story itself is bland and boring. It's about witches and traveling and sh*ts, but there wasn't really any depth in both the story nor the worldbuilding. There wasn't any explanation about the magic, the witch association, or some sh*t like that.
The timeline is a mess too. Certain jumps in the story happen and the timeline is very inconsistent.
They tried to be serious, they tried to do comedy, the tone of this series is all over the place. Pair that with an edgy cliche subplot and you got a mixture of a boring and insulting story.
The characters are all one-dimensional characters. I can't fathom how much I despise all of them. There wasn't really any development in the characters. The MC, Elaina, is a Mary S…
Read at the sourceMrandersonXKira
An anime that many people hyped from its third episode considered by many to be a masterpiece. (Which is perhaps not so good, I would even say it is horrible).
Majo no Tabitabi is an anime, whose we accompany elaina (ignorant protagonist) on her journey through various cities in the kingdom of magic (thankfully it doesn't have hogwarts)
So it would just be an anime of a magician traveler right? No, he is opposed to his proposal, showing shocking cases, even having horrific mentions of social problems that occur during real life.
The question we asked is?
Is the protagonist involved?
YEA
But did she solve any situation?
none of the situations, only those that benefit itself
Even having moments of our protagonist talking to herself in the third person, stating that she is beautiful and s…
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Brother, what the fuck did I just watch. I'm finishing ep 12 by questioning the reason for the existence of this anime. Why does this poha exist? Why did I watch this shit? As I keep wondering why I watched this until the end, I realize that it was just a huge waste of time that I had besides discovering myself as a bit of a masochist, since this poha is so bad that it made my brain hurt.
Anyway, the protagonist sucks and, if she didn't exist, the anime might be much better. Ep 12 meaningless, and even though some people say it makes sense, it's because they smoked about 5 tons of marijuana. Besides, her teacher is also a horrible character. Other than that, the other characters are well built (some, not all). I just wondered at the end why every witch is arrogant, but I think it's a chara…
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An anime that goes all out on the aesthetics while the writing fails to keep up.
I have some very conflicting feelings with this anime because it is not as cut and dry with its quality. It looks absolutely beautiful and has some of the best art and animation of the year. The music is very good too. I can actually remember some of the songs that played throughout the series even with all of the other seasonal anime I have watched. Also, the direction was pretty good too. There is some great framing and camera-work that really adds life to the episodes. This anime looks and sounds great.
But, in fact, it is only these aesthetic aspects that kept me from dropping this anime. This is because the writing is absolutely awful, some of the worst that I have seen this season. The writing complete…
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Majo no Tabitabi follows a tale of a young, aspiring witch named Elaina who travels to various kingdoms and lands. Majo no Tabitabi seemed like one of those animes where the protagonist goes from here to there and solves everyone's problems. Judging from my synposis, this should have been the case - the most generic fantasy anime with predictable outcomes, yet filled with those wholesome moments that make the audience appreciate it.
Well, I'm glad that wasn't the case. Majo no Tabitabi has a "story per episode" kind of deal, but each one of them are filled with unique themes and ideas that are explored in Elaina's POV that contribute towards the quirkiness of this anime. The audience experiences it at the same time Elaina does. Now, let me explain why I find Majo no Tabitabi's storytellin…
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Every season as of late, I can’t help but find myself on the lookout for fantasy stories to sink my teeth into. Oversaturated as the genre may be, sometimes, only sometimes, among all the manufactured shlock you’re likely to find a single gem rising above. Gems in which the fantasy setting is often merely used as a backdrop for a greater purpose, while also fully exploring it without getting caught up in the numerous tired tropes.
You can see why the promotional poster alone of Majo no Tabitabi sucked me in.
Majo no Tabitabi started out strong. Not held back by lazy tropes, complemented with sometimes breathtaking visuals and a couple of OSTs that captured the magic of the genre, it wasn’t hard for it to capture my interest and had me expecting more. The lack of tasteless fanservice and…
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Majo no Tabitabi / The Journey of Elaina can be summed up pretty easily: boring plot and bad characters.
Story: 3/10
The story follows the journey of Elaina (duh), a young witch travelling around the world.
This anime is heavily episodic: one episode equals one story (sometimes two stories in one episode). I have never been a big fan of episodic anime so I may be a bit biased, but to me, all episodes felt like filler episodes, except the first one. There is not a single good episode after the first one. Most of them are boring at best. The person who wrote the plot thought that throwing some “dark” themes like slavery, suicide, murder and child abuse in some episodes would make them more interesting to watch, but it’s so obvious that it was done solely for the shock value it’s just ridic…
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If you went into this show expecting all sunshine and rainbows, you would be sorely mistaken. This is not your typical lighthearted fun adventure. Elaina’s journey is bittersweet and oftentimes filled with some truly dark and depressing moments.
The story centers around Elaina, a talented witch who happens to be a rare prodigy. She is coined the Ashen witch based on her long ashen colored hair. Being so young, she embarks on an adventure traveling from place to place encountering many people along the way who all have their own issues. There are many other shows this premise draws similarities to such as Kino’s Journey and Mushishi. While in Mushishi, Ginko would go around and help people with their problems, Elaina doesn’t necessarily do that. There are some exceptions but for the most p…
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Fiction is all about perspective, and what can be taken from a piece of art will depend on the person viewing it. This is an incredibly generic opening statement that can be plastered onto any review for anything in existence, but such a primal notion is paramount to The Journey of Elaina. It’s a series that lives and dies by your appreciation of the main character, or lack thereof. It’s a collection of vignettes that can either move you, or have you mumbling “What the hell was the point of that?” at the end of twenty-two minutes.
“Who’s that hot witch who’s also a bad bitch? That’s right, it’s me.” --Elaina (probably)
Welcome to the wonderful witch waifu show! Elaina has a big hat that looks really cool and she has long silver hair, 10/10 flawless character design. Also she’s smug as sh…
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"Happiness is a way of travel, not a destination."
Fiction often tells us a similar tale: one of the hero saving the day, where happiness is a commodity given as a reward for good and just deeds. In the case of Majo no Tabitabi, which follows Elaina's solitary journey throughout the vast skies and endless seas, this rule of fiction is approached in a more skeptical manner. Good intentions may be rewarded, but it is not always so.
Unlike most anime, Majo no Tabitabi doesn't portray karma as an infallible law from which we can never escape. Sometimes the characters will strive to resolve an issue with good intentions, but as a consequence of following their heart, it can sometimes lead not to a problem being fixed, but a problem made worse. These themes can potentially be misconstrued by…
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Let's go on wonderful journeys with Elaina!
Travel around the world, get to know new cities and cultures, experience exciting adventures and meet new people. These are certainly things that many of us would also like to do.
The beautiful witch Elaina takes us on her journey, together with her we witness the stories from her world and experience the thrilling stories behind the cities and their residents. Hop on this “broom”, make yourself comfy and get ready for many exciting adventures with her!
STORY:
Once upon a time there was a sheltered child who was greatly proficient in magic, innocent and didn’t know what “failure” means. She was young and pure but always had the dream of becoming a witch one day. Because of her young age, no experienced witch wanted to accept her as an apprentic…
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"When I grow up, I'm going to go on an adventure just like Nikéh did!" - A young, growing silver-haired "Ashen Witch" named Elaina.
To be completely honest, this show is one of (if not) the hardest reviews I've ever written, and for very promiscuous reasons. From the "similar-but-different Kino's Journey" vibes, to the many controversies of "fanservice" and the in-between stories of light-heartedness and deep, plunging darkness, Majo no Tabitabi (or Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina) is definitely something that's a stand-out in the Fall season alone for the lore of fantasy, with a cinch of the classic adventurous spirit of young-and-upcoming newbies just starting their magical journey across the outside world. Prepare your witch brooms and sit comfortably, because this will be a lon…
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A journey always begins with the very first step and that’s truer than ever for a young girl named Elaina. With a fantasy setting built by the creative mind of Jougi Shirashi, we are treated one of the must-see shows of this year.
Despite the light novel popularity, we didn’t get an anime adaptation airing until 2020. What’s slightly more concerning is that the anime itself is contained within a 1-cour of 12 episodes, and it raises the question if it’s enough to show its true colors. Thankfully, I can say with easy confidence that Majo no Taitabi (Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina) does indeed meet its expectations. This is more than just a fantasy adventure but explores the character journey of a human being.
Watching Majo no Taibtai feels like watching a child growing up, with eve…
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