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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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, amusing, and soothing. The characters are all likable and their interactions with one another are grounded and pleasant. The animation is good and expressive. The tone of this show encapsulates those humid, lazy summer Sundays where no-one feels like doing much of anything, as well as those autumn days when the sky is clear, the air is cool and crisp, and the sun is bright and feels pleasantly warm. There is an undercurrent of gentle mirth throughout the show. I recommend Flying Witch for anyone seeking a slice-of-life in the truest sense of the genre. It is a comforting anime to watch and will leave you feeling warm, if not somewhat wistful for the simplicity and vibrancy of the magic-touched mundane.

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 was its unwavering commitment to having no real plot. Again, maybe that sounds silly, but hear me out. Nothing happens in flying witch: there is no conflict, the characters have no real goals that they work towards, and while they do change and maybe even "grow" over the course of the series, any growth of character happens in subtle ways as a result of their interactions with the other characters. There are other shows that I have watched that try to create the same sort of relaxing atmosphere, but because the writer is afraid to commit 100%, they do have some sort of plot, albeit one with incredibly low stakes. An example that comes to mind is Koisuru Asteroid. You *could* also describe that show as having "nothing happen"-- but it wouldn't be quite true. In that show, characters have clearly stated goals, there's a romantic subplot, and there's even some interpersonal drama. It's all incredibly low-stakes, to be sure, but the show still has the structure of a traditional story. This is where flying witch really shines, in my eyes. It fully rejects the trappings of traditional storytelling in favour of just showing us the lives of these characters in as natural a way as possible. The only other show that I can think of that does this with any degree of success is Non Non Biyori. Of course, I haven't watched every show, but of those that I have experienced, flying witch is truly deserving of praise. It might not seem like much at first glance, but the deep commitment to just nailing a particular, cozy vibe leads to a result that I think I can call a real work of art.

Sometimes you just wanna sit and relax watching some traquil animes, without the exagerations, explosive fights, over-the-top romance and all the other traits that most animes have, if you want a fun light slice of life anime, with characters that act (most of the time) like a tipycal anime character, you've found it! Flying witch is, basically, another slice of life anme, but, on top of that, it has witchcraft... sometimes. It's fun and if you like slice of life, you'll probably like this anime a lot, i did. Story: 7/10 [NO spoilers] The story of this anime is not very deep, it works mostly as a background, the anime presents to you that, in this world, there are some witches and they do some witch stuff. They don't show much of that, in all the anime there's, probably, 6 spells, and most of thame they just... fly in brooms. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, the anime choose to focus on the life of Makoto, a (surprisingly) 15 years old [she looks like 20 lol] that lives a peaceful life on a town in a kinda rural (not really rural side, but it looks like it is sometimes) town. The story then progress showing the life of makoto and her friends there, not escaping much of this theme. Art: 8/10 Cool, it's not surprisingly good, but it's good. There are some scenes where they fly that are really good, that's it. Sound: 7/10 Eh, the op is cool, but the rest of it is just... generic. Character: 7/10 You know them, they're in all animes you've watched. The characters are just... normal, makoto is fun and i like her a lot, but the best character is her cat. Overall, the cast is not complex, but they have memorable traits, althought they don't act mostly like a real person, it's just what you expect, but you can feel that they work fine in the context of the anime. There are some characters with cool concepts that appears just once, and some don't even say anything, but gives kinda of a veracity to the world. Enjoyment 9/10 This anime is F U N, you cant just sit, relax, and be entertained by it, they always keeps the anime fresh with some others things to the characters to do and, when you noticed, the day is over and you watched all the episodes without leaving your room. Overall 8/10 There's nothing left to say about it. It's a slice of life, a relaxing and fun anime. If you like relaxing anime like yuru camp, Non Non Biyori, Usagi drop, barakamon, gin no saji, etc. you will definitely like it, it has no real conflit (like, for example, barakamon) but nonetheless still a good time.