Little Witch Academia (2017 series)/Characters

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Atsuko Kagari
"I finally made it. A dream come true. I'm in the place where Chariot learned to use magic!"

- Akko

An enthusiastic person who starts life in the Luna Nova Wizarding School. She's not too good at magic, but she's determined to learn. She goes by the nickname "Akko".

Nationality: Japan


 * Ambiguously Bi: She receives Ship Tease with both Diana and Andrew. She starts off the series getting teased with Andrew, especially in the episode "Bee Affection". In that same episode, a small tease between her and Diana is created as the love bee stings Diana, and Diana gives a confession of love while essentially under the influence of a Love Potion. As the series progresses, she tends to be teased with Diana more, although Andrew still remains as a distant target. Her sexuality is never confirmed in the series.
 * Amusing Injuries: The world needs Atsuko Kagari's DNA. Her DNA, when injected into any human body, ensures the recipient can survive any injury possible, from failed spells and falling off broomsticks, to surviving explosions and going Mach 5. Good luck finding an episode in which some sort of amusing injury doesn't happen to Akko.
 * Ascended Fangirl: Growing up, Akko has always been a big fan of Shiny Chariot and her magic shows. Her first ascension was being accepted into Luna Nova, where Shiny Chariot attended. Her second ascension was receiving Professor Ursula as a mentor, helping her learn magic and become more like Chariot..
 * Ash Face: Often, when she fails a magic spell (which is a funny way of saying "almost every time she casts a spell"), she gets this.
 * Badass Adorable: We've got a really really fancy spellcasting wand, the ability to perform basic magic, determination, and No Indoor Voice. Akko, in the latter episodes, is perfectly equipped to be a badass. The "adorable" part comes from the fact that she's a Kid Hero and doesn't really know what she's doing.
 * Berserk Button: Hey, Akko! Shiny Chariot sucks! Oh no. What's that dust cloud up in the distance. Here, pass over the telescope. Is that... Atsuko Kagari? And is she charging over to the All The Tropes HQ at over 300 kilometers an hour, on a broomstick she can't even control? Oh no, we've angered her good. We've done it by talking bad things about Shiny Chariot. She's going to Noctu Orfei Aude Fraetor us into oblivion! Quick, apologise to her, say good things about Shiny Chariot. Sorry Akko, Shiny Chariot is like, the world's best witch! Her magic shows are, like, super good! As you can see from this totally realistic, 100% guaranteed not hypothetical scenario, you should not insult Shiny Chariot in front of Akko.
 * Blithe Spirit: Her status as a Muggle gives her a new perspective of the magic world, and thus she aims to change the status quo. Examples of this include pouring the bucket labelled "creativity" over the traditional Samhain Magic Festival in episode 13, and helping Constanze with a battleship-turned-mecha in episode 18.
 * Break the Cutie: She's quite heartbroken in episode 22, after finding out.
 * Brilliant but Lazy: She's not conventionally "brilliant" in the first half of season 1, but she is quite "lazy". Her determination makes up for the lack of brilliance, and when she really wants it, she can accomplish impressive feats and become a talented witch. There is a reason why . In the second half, though, the "brilliant" part gets a boost, while the "lazy" part wears off.
 * Broken Pedestal:.
 * Butt Monkey: Because she isn't the best with magic, episodes where she doesn't get hurt, yelled at, or fail to cast a spell are rare.
 * Catch Phrase: Early on, "alright!" is one. It gets dropped as the series progresses, though.
 * Character Development: Her visit to a magical fountain in episode 6 made her realise there is no easy way to cheese the learning of magic, and that magic can only be learnt with proper dedication. As the series progresses, she gets better at magic, eventually mastering transformation spells. !
 * Determinator: Please do not get in Akko's way when she needs to do something. Although she is quite incompetent, she will stop at nothing to do the things that needs to be done. Often, this means her impulsiveness will lead to consequences, and she'll barely save herself with the help of Plot Armor. The Phliosopher's Stone got stolen? Don't worry, she'll charge in there and get it back, despite knowing almost nothing about magic. About to be sacrificed and eaten for a festival? Nah, she'll break the conventions and do something innovative..
 * Establishing Character Moment: Ah, the first day of school. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the Akko is frantically running everywhere and asking everyone for directions on how exactly to get to this place called "Luna Nova" but people around her has no clue and she will be late and oh no the punishment for being late is expulsion. Well, at least she made it to where she has to go and all she needs to do is get on her broomstick and fly. What's that Atsuko Kagari? You can't fly a broomstick? You have to hitchhike on another witch's broom? From the first five minutes in the first episode, we can clearly see Akko is not the most talented at magic.
 * Fearless Fool: She starts like this, being inept at magic, and struggling with even the most basic skills. You think that by the thirty-seventh time of yelling "Tia Freyre", her broom would at least move, but nope. It remains as inanimate as ever. Her inexperience, combined with her hot headedness, means she gets into a lot of trouble, barely escaping with the help of her friends and tutors.
 * Foreign Exchange Student: Being the creation of a Japanese studio, she is Japanese. She attends the British Luna Nova, along with students from many different nationalities. Despite the language differences, she has no difficulties communicating with any of them.
 * Genki Girl: She's very enthusiastic, and perhaps too energetic, constantly yelling things out loud. The series opens with her asking around everyone where the bus stop to Luna Nova is, and proclaiming her love for Shiny Chariot.
 * Handicapped Badass: She's handicapped, but does that stop her? No. Not one bit. She still manages impressive feats despite this, doings things many witches could never dream of doing.
 * Heroic BSOD: Hits her hard after the second major reveal. . She invokes the Screw This, I'm Outta Here trope, and runs away. She spends the rest of the day Angsting on a chair under the snow..
 * Inept Mage: She's pretty bad at magic. Justified, since unlike the other students, she is not from a family line of witches. Also, plenty of the other witches at the academy have their faults, even the faculty. To get a sense,.
 * In-Series Nickname: Akko. This was never given as an Affectionate Nickname; she starts the series with it. Characters usually call her Akko, although characters such as Andrew, trained to be more formal with language, call her "Miss Kagari". You'll be really lucky to find a moment when the word "Atsuko" is used. If that happens, treasure it like how Atsuko Kagari treasures cards of Shiny Chariot.
 * Muggle
 * Naive Newcomer: To the Luna Nova Wizarding School.
 * No Indoor Voice: Due to her being a Genki Girl.
 * Unfit for Greatness: Lots of people take shots at Akko be it for not being from a family of witches or for being too much of a Wide-Eyed Idealist, or for practicing magic at all since they feel that magic is obsolete.

Sucy Manbavaran
Nationality: Somewhere from Southeast Asia


 * A Day In The Limelight: She is the focus in episode 8, titled "Akko's Adventure in Sucyworld". We have two characters in the title, and one of them is Sucy!
 * Lady of Black Magic: somewhat..
 * The Quiet One Sucy is very stoic and doesn't say much, especially when she first appears and meets Akko, but she eventually starts opening up a bit more... Much to Akko's dismay since a lot of what Sucy says and does is to prank Akko.

Lotte Jansson
Nationality: Finland


 * Fairy Companion She has one. Her magic allows her to communicate with and summon fairies (or spirits, depending on translation), and the one most often seen is the one inhabiting Lotte's skull lantern which she is seen taking with her and interacting with most often.

Amanda O'Neill



 * Lovable Rogue: She sees her time at Luna Nova as a time for having as much fun as she can.

Constanze Amalie von Braunschbank-Albrechtsberger



 * Overly Long Name: Try to fit "Constanze Amalie von Braunschbank Albrechtsberger" on a business card. Go ahead. try!

Diana Cavendish

 * Draco in Leather Pants: Given that she gets a lot of Ship Tease moments with Akko, the fandom will look for any excuse to make them a couple.
 * Icy Blue Eyes: To reflect her cold attitude towards Akko.
 * Jerk with a Heart of Gold:.
 * Parental Abandonment: In episode 19, it is revealed that her parents left her at a young age.

Ursula Callistis


A kind and patient teacher who takes on Akko as a student, serving the role of a mentor. Unlike most mentors, she survives the events of the series.

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Nationality: France.


 * The Atoner: She becomes a tutor for Akko,.
 * Badass Teacher: Although she appears gentle, she can be quite protective of her students student when necessary, defending Akko against the wraith of other teachers..
 * Big Good: The most supportive member of Akko and her friends. Professor Ursula is patient towards Akko, regardless of how many magic Epic Fails she makes . A huge part of Akko's abilities can be attributed to Professor Ursula. She is quite a powerful witch, too, and isn't afraid to stand up for what is right..
 * Brought Down to Normal:.
 * Clark Kenting:.
 * Foreshadowing: The series briefly drops hints that.
 * Mama Bear: Please do not harm or threaten to harm Atsuko Kagari within the vicinity of Professor Ursula.
 * Meaningful Name:, which is all kind of obvious symbolism once you think about it. There were definitely a few fans out there declaring I Knew It!}}
 * Mentor Occupational Hazard: Subverted. Being the mentor of the number one troublemaker in Luna Nova isn't easy, but she has more than a couple of tricks up her sleeve to defend herself. She never dies in the series; in fact, she's there to help Akko out at the end..
 * Motherly Side Plait: To reflect her motherly attitude towards Akko..
 * Nerd Glasses: Stuffed with two Opaque Lenses, and surrounded by black framing, Professor Ursula's glasses are guaranteed to make anything look nerdy!.
 * Not So Above It All:.
 * Parental Substitute: For Akko. Akko's parents are never mentioned in the series, and she leaves them behind when she attends Luna Nova. Professor Ursula displays all the gentle qualities of a good mother.
 * Power Dyes Your Hair: Whenever she really need to perform spectacular feats of magic,
 * You Gotta Have Blue Hair: You literally gotta have blue hair.
 * Walking Spoiler: You can't be told why she is classified as a walking spoiler if you haven't seen the series, because that information spoils the plot. If you've seen the series, then you know why the trope is here. For the morbidly curious:.

"Shiny" Chariot du Nord
"Welcome to... the world of magic!"

- Shiny Chariot

A performer of magic, who specialises in public spectacles and magic shows. She is Akko's idol, although her magic shows gives her a bad reputation in the magical community, due to it portraying magic as something only used for spectacle.

Nationality: France.

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 * Big Good:.
 * Brought Down to Normal:.
 * Cute Witch: Chariot while she was still a kid at Luna Nova.
 * Curtains Match the Window: Let's take a look at her facial features. Hair colour: red. Eye colour: red..
 * Dream Stealer:.
 * Fiery Redhead: She's quite proficient with combat magic, and when this happens, her red hair starts glowing. In the world of Little Witch Academia, Power Makes Your Hair Grow!
 * For Happiness: She wants to bring the joys of magic to the world, through great and magical stage shows. It worked in the show Akko attends,.
 * Hero with Bad Publicity: The magical community does not see her the same way Akko does, because she only performs spectacle.
 * Hot Witch: She in her performing costume, seen right at the start of the first episode.
 * It's All My Fault: She blames herself.
 * Lovable Rogue: Compared to the rest of the magical community, she was known for being very theatrical with her use of magic to perform shows for people. Akko had seen one of Chariot's performances as a little girl and had assumed that all witches were like Chariot.
 * My God, What Have I Done?: . She only realises that she probably shouldn't after she's performed.
 * She has a similar revelation once she discovers.
 * Power Makes Your Hair Grow: Whenever she uses combat magic, or, the animators dragged that "glow" slider up on their computer. This results in bright red, glowing hair that can probably illuminate the entire world.
 * Rose-Haired Girl: Which often glows and shines when she performs magic.
 * Stage Magician: Shiny Chariot had been using magic to put on shows and inspire audiences to demonstrate how wonderful magic was. We know she at least succeeded with doing that for Akko.
 * Walking Spoiler: . Just look at how many spoiler tags are here!
 * White Mage: In her prime she wore a white outfit, which set her apart from how most other witches seem to enjoy wearing dark attire.

Professor Croix

 * Meaningful Name: Croix Meridies, which is "southern cross".