Generosity is perhaps the best word to describe Flying Witch. This is exactly what every cat ever actually does, and this show has the generosity to let Chito be true to Chito. ThereвЂ™s a wonderful moment in Episode 5 when Chito decides to take a nap with Chinatsu, and the animators take the time to depict Chito circling around a few times before finally settling down. IвЂ™ve followed a few cats on their adventures in my time and Chito is exactly like those real world felines. Chito can be lazy, likes taunting the neighborhood dog, and goes on inscrutable adventures that only another cat could truly understand. Similarly, Chito, MakotoвЂ™s cat and familiar, actually acts and is animated like a real cat. Chinatsu's just a normal kid, and that alone makes her a rare and wonderful creation. It's great to see her reactions because she doesn't act like any of the anime tropes you might expect to encounter, nor is she given any odd quirks to make her more of a stand-out (e.g. This is particularly important for the character of Chinatsu, a grade-school girl who's the younger cousin of Makoto (the titular witch of the series). Instead of relying on eccentric behavior to drive the story, the show just lets people be themselves. One thing that's particularly refreshing is that all the characters, even ones from the magical world, are portrayed in a very realistic manner. I have no idea how an entire episode dedicated to the coming of spring, taking a few walks, and pickingДЇresh wildflower buds for tempura can be utterly captivating, but that's why Flying Witch is so magical. There's no overt conflict, no overly energetic comedy bits, and really no plot. Every moment of every episode unfolds naturally and organically there's a very subtle but unmistakable message that humans (witch or otherwise) are truly inseparable from the earth, plants, wind, and sky. Flying Witch stands out because it makes even Aria look action-packed. If you love Aria, Non Non Biyori, and the Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou OVAs, then this is a must-see series. Flying Witch is possibly the best iyashikei (healing) anime ever made.

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