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In the witches' tradition, when a practitioner turns 15, they must become independent and leave their home to study witchcraft. Makoto Kowata is one such apprentice witch who leaves her parents' home in Yokohama in pursuit of knowledge and training. Along with her companion Chito, a black cat familiar, they embark on a journey to Aomori, a region favored by witches due to its abundance of nature and affinity with magic. They begin their new life by living with Makoto's second cousins, Kei Kuramoto and his little sister Chinatsu.
While Makoto may seem to be attending high school like any other teenager, her whimsical and eccentric involvement with witchcraft sets her apart from others her age. From her encounter with an anthropomorphic dog fortune teller to the peculiar magic training she receives from her older sister Akane, Makoto's peaceful everyday life is filled with the idiosyncrasies of witchcraft that she shares with her friends and family.
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(3.94/5)Good anime for beginners. They speak very clearly. So clearly in fact, it sometimes felt like audio tracks from textbooks. There are instances of very thick Tsugaru dialect and drunk people muffling words but you're not expected to understand them.
The protagonist speaks politely unlike many other slice-of-life anime where you have to deal with the complexities of casual language. This is useful for grabbing set sentences and idioms that you can use in most situations. As an added benefit, this
Makes learning easier, but the entertainment value is not very high
Flying Witch is a great first anime for language learners, because the language used by the main protagonist is so proper that the transition from textbook-Japanese should go fairly smoothly.
On the other hand, I found the show quite boring, and I wouldn't recommend forcing yourself to watch it if you're still bored after 2-3 episodes. It just demotivated me from watching anime, and I don't wish that on anyone.