Little Witch Academia (2017)
Kernel Score: 86% · 152 ratings
Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Kids
First aired: 2017-01-09
Seasons: 1 · 25 episodes
Where to watch Little Witch Academia
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
When she was a little girl, Atsuko "Akko" Kagari saw a magic show performed by a witch named Shiny Chariot. From that day on she wanted to be just like her. Enrolling at Luna Nova Magical Academy and having no magical background, can she become a witch like her idol Shiny Chariot?
Little Witch Academia parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Little Witch Academia is a TV-Y7 animated fantasy series about a girl with no magical background chasing her dream of becoming a witch at a magic school.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantasy conflict and school-adventure peril appropriate for a TV-Y7 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Little Witch Academia
If you liked Little Witch Academia, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Cardcaptor Sakura (1998) — 90%
- The Familiar of Zero (2006) — 90%
- Magical DoReMi (1999) — 87%
- The Owl House (2020) — 92%
- Dungeons & Dragons (1983) — 84%
- Beyond the Boundary (2013) — 86%
- Witch Craft Works (2014) — 85%
- Kamisama Kiss (2012) — 90%
Cast
- Megumi Han as Atsuko "Akko" Kagari (voice)
- Michiyo Murase as Sucy Manbavaran (voice)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Lotte Yanson (voice)
- Chinatsu Akasaki as Barbara Parker (voice)
- Yoko Hikasa as Diana Cavendish (voice)
- Noriko Hidaka as Ursula Callistis (voice) / Shiny Chariot (voice)
- Arisa Shida as Amanda O'Neill (voice)
- Ryosuke Kanemoto as Andrew Hanbridge (voice)
Little Witch Academia FAQ
Is Little Witch Academia good?
Little Witch Academia has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 152 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Little Witch Academia?
In the US you can stream Little Witch Academia on Netflix.
Is Little Witch Academia OK for kids?
Little Witch Academia is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Little Witch Academia is a TV-Y7 animated fantasy series about a girl with no magical background chasing her dream of becoming a witch at a magic school.
What shows are like Little Witch Academia?
If you liked Little Witch Academia, try Cardcaptor Sakura, The Familiar of Zero, Magical DoReMi and The Owl House.