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Little Witch Academia (light novel): The Nonsensical Witch and the Country of the Fairies
An original story based on the hit anime!
I'm Atsuko Kagari, but you can call me Akko! It's been my lifelong dream to become. Awitch, and I came all the way from Japan to attend the prestigious Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. But then I found out all we ever do is study, study, study! I swear! What's with this place?!
Well, we finally left our desks to go on a class trip to Doras Hill, and things were going smoothly for once!...That is, until I met the guardian of the hill, Sifla. Wait, whadja say, Sifla? Did your cat and dog run away from home? Don't worry. Lotte, Sucy, and I will find them for you! After all, we're three hearts that beat as one, right?
I'm Atsuko Kagari, but you can call me Akko! It's been my lifelong dream to become. Awitch, and I came all the way from Japan to attend the prestigious Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. But then I found out all we ever do is study, study, study! I swear! What's with this place?!
Well, we finally left our desks to go on a class trip to Doras Hill, and things were going smoothly for once!...That is, until I met the guardian of the hill, Sifla. Wait, whadja say, Sifla? Did your cat and dog run away from home? Don't worry. Lotte, Sucy, and I will find them for you! After all, we're three hearts that beat as one, right?
176 pages, Paperback
Published August 6, 2019
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July 17, 2020
It’s a cute book. Bought it originally cause I love anything witch based but didn’t end up falling in love with the main character, found her abit useless, preferred the side characters. 4/5
August 14, 2019
Very cute, but I didn't love being entirely in Akko's head.
Full review eventually appearing on ANN.
Full review eventually appearing on ANN.
April 24, 2022
Little Witch Academia: The Nonsensical Witch and the Country Of the Fairies, By Momo Tachibana is a media tie-in novel based on the original Netflix anime series “Little Witch Academia.”
For those unfamiliar with the main story of Little Witch Academia, it is a series about 16 year old Akko Kagari learning how to become a witch along with her friends and peers at the magic school Luna Nova magic academy. After being inspired by a witch named Shiny Chariot a decade before, Akko decides to become the greatest witch in history—even though she has no magical background or family. Its reminiscent of other popular movies about young witches like The Worst Witch, Mary and the Witches Flower or Kiki’s Delivery Service.
The story takes place roughly between episodes four and five of the first season of the TV series, On a school trip to see the hill that guards the gates of the Country of the Fairies, Akko and her friends Sucy and Lotte agree to help the young guardian witch Sifla find her lost magical pets that have run away. This leads them getting themselves and their fellow classmates involved in a dispute between two fairy clans over who will become the next Fairy King. With the future of the fairies at stake to say nothing of Luna Nova's academy reputation, will Akko be able to pull through with just her believing heart and the help of her friends?
My main gripes with the novel as a older reader I just kinda found the themes a little corny, and I just felt like their was no real stakes considering the main plot point. Even though I like her character in the anime series the main character of Akko is obnoxious as a first person narrator and kinda felt out of character at times though out the book.
Overall, The simplicity of this novel makes it easy for young fans of the Little Witch Academia to become invested in more adventures of Akko and her friends at Luna Nova. Each recognisable character gets her own time to shine in the book—including the posh and accomplished Diana. It makes sense for the reading level of the prose why this book is part of the Junior/Young Adult line, as it definitely skews toward a younger audience. There’s no real mystery or excitement here for older readers or more seasoned light novel enthusiasts, but its a fun addition to an already beloved franchise. The writing and translation also does a great job at capturing each of the characters’ voices throughout the book, so it may be worth a look for LWA fans desperate for new content too.
For those unfamiliar with the main story of Little Witch Academia, it is a series about 16 year old Akko Kagari learning how to become a witch along with her friends and peers at the magic school Luna Nova magic academy. After being inspired by a witch named Shiny Chariot a decade before, Akko decides to become the greatest witch in history—even though she has no magical background or family. Its reminiscent of other popular movies about young witches like The Worst Witch, Mary and the Witches Flower or Kiki’s Delivery Service.
The story takes place roughly between episodes four and five of the first season of the TV series, On a school trip to see the hill that guards the gates of the Country of the Fairies, Akko and her friends Sucy and Lotte agree to help the young guardian witch Sifla find her lost magical pets that have run away. This leads them getting themselves and their fellow classmates involved in a dispute between two fairy clans over who will become the next Fairy King. With the future of the fairies at stake to say nothing of Luna Nova's academy reputation, will Akko be able to pull through with just her believing heart and the help of her friends?
My main gripes with the novel as a older reader I just kinda found the themes a little corny, and I just felt like their was no real stakes considering the main plot point. Even though I like her character in the anime series the main character of Akko is obnoxious as a first person narrator and kinda felt out of character at times though out the book.
Overall, The simplicity of this novel makes it easy for young fans of the Little Witch Academia to become invested in more adventures of Akko and her friends at Luna Nova. Each recognisable character gets her own time to shine in the book—including the posh and accomplished Diana. It makes sense for the reading level of the prose why this book is part of the Junior/Young Adult line, as it definitely skews toward a younger audience. There’s no real mystery or excitement here for older readers or more seasoned light novel enthusiasts, but its a fun addition to an already beloved franchise. The writing and translation also does a great job at capturing each of the characters’ voices throughout the book, so it may be worth a look for LWA fans desperate for new content too.
August 5, 2023
Quick and fun if you're already are familiar with the series. As always, still wishing for them to be girlfriends.
January 17, 2021
I loved this. The book serves as a sort of Missing Episode of the show, set sometime in the middle of series 1. It has the characters down to a tee. Very funny, the word choices and expressive prose conveying Akko’s thoughts is always very much in her voice. The new, original characters to the book are good too. Very LWA plot, fits right in. Hope they make more of these as it was just so much fun.
November 10, 2024
What a fun little 'Little Witch Academia' book!
The only other light novel I've read is 'Kitchen Princess: Search for the Angel Cake', another anime/manga companion story. 'Little Witch Academia: The Nonsensical Witch and the Country of the Fairies' is exactly like an episode of the anime in prose form. The main characters are in-character and well utilised, it keeps to the canon lore, and it really is a fun, and even a little sad, fairy-and-talking-animal story, in which a bunch of school witches bumble into.
Yes, in 'The Nonsensical Witch and the Country of the Fairies', there are fairies... who are talking cats and dogs, who live underneath a Stonehenge.
The light novel is told from Akko's POV, and it captures her loudmouth, rambunctious, reckless, impulsive, thoughtless and moody personality to a witch's T. She's all about her idol Shiny Chariot, and fulfilling her dreams, and screwing up constantly. Though here her usefulness and importance to the plot she instigates outweigh her mess-ups. This sixteen-year-old girl is alive, I tell you!
The novella also doesn't forget about Akko's Shiny Rod! It actually comes to play at the end in a beautiful, moonlight, astronomical display of teamwork (oops! Spoilers! I won't say any more!).
It is written in a fast pace, and a lot of the time when there are dialogue passages it doesn't let you know who's talking. But I could mostly tell who was speaking, based on their personalities, current circumstances, and Akko referencing and reacting to them.
'Little Witch Academia: The Nonsensical Witch and the Country of the Fairies' - magical, creative, endearing, poetic, puzzling, funny, and sweet stuff, with an extra sparkle of a meaningful message about unity, working together, why we should just stop fighting, wishing from the heart, and hope.
Starry, witchy, cartoony, all-ages joy, packed into 165 pages. It takes place in a single, moonlit, fairy-filled night.
It reminds me of the 'W.I.T.C.H.' books I read as a child.
Oh innocent, childlike wonder.
Read my review of the 'Little Witch Academia' manga adaptation - which despite my mixed feelings for I will keep simply because it is 'Little Witch Academia' - for more.
Thus concludes my 999th review.
Oh.
Woah.
*gasp*
*starry-teary-eyed*
Final Score: 4/5
The only other light novel I've read is 'Kitchen Princess: Search for the Angel Cake', another anime/manga companion story. 'Little Witch Academia: The Nonsensical Witch and the Country of the Fairies' is exactly like an episode of the anime in prose form. The main characters are in-character and well utilised, it keeps to the canon lore, and it really is a fun, and even a little sad, fairy-and-talking-animal story, in which a bunch of school witches bumble into.
Yes, in 'The Nonsensical Witch and the Country of the Fairies', there are fairies... who are talking cats and dogs, who live underneath a Stonehenge.
The light novel is told from Akko's POV, and it captures her loudmouth, rambunctious, reckless, impulsive, thoughtless and moody personality to a witch's T. She's all about her idol Shiny Chariot, and fulfilling her dreams, and screwing up constantly. Though here her usefulness and importance to the plot she instigates outweigh her mess-ups. This sixteen-year-old girl is alive, I tell you!
The novella also doesn't forget about Akko's Shiny Rod! It actually comes to play at the end in a beautiful, moonlight, astronomical display of teamwork (oops! Spoilers! I won't say any more!).
It is written in a fast pace, and a lot of the time when there are dialogue passages it doesn't let you know who's talking. But I could mostly tell who was speaking, based on their personalities, current circumstances, and Akko referencing and reacting to them.
'Little Witch Academia: The Nonsensical Witch and the Country of the Fairies' - magical, creative, endearing, poetic, puzzling, funny, and sweet stuff, with an extra sparkle of a meaningful message about unity, working together, why we should just stop fighting, wishing from the heart, and hope.
Starry, witchy, cartoony, all-ages joy, packed into 165 pages. It takes place in a single, moonlit, fairy-filled night.
It reminds me of the 'W.I.T.C.H.' books I read as a child.
Oh innocent, childlike wonder.
Read my review of the 'Little Witch Academia' manga adaptation - which despite my mixed feelings for I will keep simply because it is 'Little Witch Academia' - for more.
Thus concludes my 999th review.
Oh.
Woah.
*gasp*
*starry-teary-eyed*
Final Score: 4/5
April 12, 2025
I love reading Little Witch Academia light novel it is such a little treasure. I wish more books was written in the series as beautiful as the series is both manga and anime ended on a open ending. More could be developed in the series as Akko, Lotte and Sucy friendship is so refreshing and a joy to watch.
September 24, 2019
If you're a fan of the show or the manga or both, you'll probably get an evening's enjoyment out of it. Just don't go in expecting an amazingly fulfilling read. It's a children's book; light, cozy, simple.
October 1, 2019
Very lighthearted and fun, the story is set at some point between episodes 5 and 6 in the first season. Just a little treat to enjoy if you're left craving more little witches adventures after the anime, manga and videogame.
February 4, 2020
This is a children's book, but it holds true to the anime.
Basically Akko has to help a girl and her two animal friend become the new Fairy King.
It's a super fast read.
Basically Akko has to help a girl and her two animal friend become the new Fairy King.
It's a super fast read.
February 2, 2021
Absolutely adore this manga novel. Once beautiful read and am now saddened by not having any more to read or watch.
April 2, 2021
A nice addition to the Little Witch Academia franchise, this book truly feels like an extra episode of the show.
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February 10, 2020
This book is just like the series: charming and sweet, and beautifully written for a book very clearly aimed at younger readers. Definitely good for one or two cozy nights in with your favorite fur babies ❤️
October 20, 2021
This book was a bit of a hit-or-miss for me at some parts but overall I did enjoy reading it. That said however, I do not recommend reading this book if you haven’t watched the anime yet. The novel doesn’t expand on a lot of the references mentioned and the character’s personalities as compared to the anime. It reads more like a companion novel to the anime with the events occurring somewhere in the first half. I haven’t read the manga yet, so can’t vouch it’ll provide the same understanding of the characters or references as the anime.
Atsuko Kagari aka Akko is a very relatable character and many times I felt sympathetic for her. She’s funny, caring, ridiculous, honest, loyal and a witch in training. Since Akko is outright and doesn’t like studying many of her teachers consider her rowdy and undisciplined. Akko doesn’t get many compliments and many look down on her throughout the story as well. But what is commendable is her ability to look at the brighter side and keep her energy up and about. This character trait of Akko’s really makes her one of my favorite character in this light novel. She’s also very caring about others which is shown throughout this novel.
As mentioned earlier, the anime is probably a better start to get to know Akko’s friends, classmates, teachers and the situation before getting into this light novel. However, there were some scenes which just stayed with me, such as Sucy’s unknown experiments and Lotte’s singing. Their characters are unique and different in a good way so it was intriguing to read about them.
The novel has a good amount of black and white images spread throughout. The images helped add to the story and build upon intense scenes. The art isn’t descriptive or too detailed but it provides the overall topic or theme of the previous content read. I like how the art uses shading of varying gray tones coupled with black and white to portray the scene.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read. It wasn’t as great and memorable as the anime I recall watching but it had its own voice to add. I was lucky to have watched the anime first, so I had a good understanding of the references and characters but without it I would’ve been pretty lost. This story is told from Akko’s view so we get a lot of her thoughts and feelings which was nice for once. I felt like I got to know Akko a little better although her voice is her thoughts. If you’re a Little Witch Academia fan and interested in a cute and short read I definitely recommend you give this a try. You’ll have one magical evening reading this!
xxMysticxx
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Atsuko Kagari aka Akko is a very relatable character and many times I felt sympathetic for her. She’s funny, caring, ridiculous, honest, loyal and a witch in training. Since Akko is outright and doesn’t like studying many of her teachers consider her rowdy and undisciplined. Akko doesn’t get many compliments and many look down on her throughout the story as well. But what is commendable is her ability to look at the brighter side and keep her energy up and about. This character trait of Akko’s really makes her one of my favorite character in this light novel. She’s also very caring about others which is shown throughout this novel.
As mentioned earlier, the anime is probably a better start to get to know Akko’s friends, classmates, teachers and the situation before getting into this light novel. However, there were some scenes which just stayed with me, such as Sucy’s unknown experiments and Lotte’s singing. Their characters are unique and different in a good way so it was intriguing to read about them.
The novel has a good amount of black and white images spread throughout. The images helped add to the story and build upon intense scenes. The art isn’t descriptive or too detailed but it provides the overall topic or theme of the previous content read. I like how the art uses shading of varying gray tones coupled with black and white to portray the scene.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read. It wasn’t as great and memorable as the anime I recall watching but it had its own voice to add. I was lucky to have watched the anime first, so I had a good understanding of the references and characters but without it I would’ve been pretty lost. This story is told from Akko’s view so we get a lot of her thoughts and feelings which was nice for once. I felt like I got to know Akko a little better although her voice is her thoughts. If you’re a Little Witch Academia fan and interested in a cute and short read I definitely recommend you give this a try. You’ll have one magical evening reading this!
xxMysticxx
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November 12, 2025
Oh my gosh! Why did they never make more of these? I loved it! It was almost like an episode to the show. Just a little short story, but it was honestly soooo good. 🥰 Akko is such a laugh. The fact that most of her thoughts were insults is too funny.
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