Flying Witch
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.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
- TV-PG
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
It's Been Six Years
Sat, Apr 9, 2016 25 mins
The entry-level witch, Makoto Kowata, leaves her parents' house as she begins high school. She moves in with her relatives in Aomori in order to begin her training as a witch. On the day of the move-in, her cousin, Chinatsu, overhears Makoto speaking with her cat and thinks she's a weirdo, and her other cousin, Kei, introduces her to his friend from school, Nao Ishiwatari.
Episode 2
A Visitor for the Witch
23 mins
A rare visitor comes to the Kuramoto house. He is refer to as the "Harbinger of Spring" among the witches. After completing his job of bringing spring to Aomori, he comes to see Makoto, the new witch in town. Makoto welcomes the harbinger, but Chinatsu - With spring in Aomori, Kei finds bakke on the street. Discovering that Makoto has never had bakke, he takes some home and cooks them for her.
Episode 3
Lessons in Farming and Magic
23 mins
As part of witch training, Makoto borrows some land from the Kuramoto family to farm vegetables. The land hadn't been maintained and was full of weeds, so with Chinatsu and Kei's help, she cultivates the land. One day, a mysterious lady pays a visit. It turns out to be Makoto's sister, Akane, who is traveling around the world. Akane discovers that Makoto isn't using any spells, so she teaches her a simple spell to practice.
Episode 4
A Fortune Teller Veiled in Cherry Blossoms
23 mins
At Aomori's Cherry Blossom Festival, Makoto, Chinatsu and Kei come across a rather odd fortune teller with a unique problem. Can Makoto help?
Episode 5
How to Use Your Familiar
23 mins
Chinatsu glimpses Chito leaving the house and follows him. Later in the day, Makoto goes on her own walk with Chito and makes a discovery!
Episode 6
Trick or Treat
23 mins
Chinatsu grows very fond of Akane and expresses her desires of becoming a witch. What is Akane's response? Later that day, Akane teaches Makoto a spell that turns snacks into something a little bit more.
Episode 7
Café Concrucio
23 mins
After picking herbs in the mountains, Makoto, Kei and Chinatsu visit a nearby café suggested by Akane. However, the café is a bit...different.
Episode 8
The Regular Customers
23 mins
Makoto, Chinatsu, and Kei are enjoying the peaceful setting of Cafe Conclusio, and are awed when various "regulars" show up.
Episode 9
The Day After Tomorrow Is Today
23 mins
Inukai visits the house to make up for her behavior at the Cherry Blossom Festival, and Makoto shows Nao around the farm that Chinatsu and Kei are helping her with.
Episode 10
Bad with Cooking and Bad with Bees
23 mins
Cooking class pits Nao's horrible cooking skills against a hamburg steak recipe. Later, Makoto, Kei, and Chinatsu visit the orchard to tend to the apple trees.
Episode 11
A Whale in the Sky
23 mins
Akane, Makoto, and Chinatsu take flight as a rare, ancient whale flies by. They come across Anzu studying the ruin atop the whale and invite her over for hotcakes.
Episode 12
A Witch's Robe and Different Ways to Spend the Day
23 mins
Makoto realizes she's outgrown her witches robe! If she can make it to the fabric store without getting completely lost, she might be able to make a new one.
