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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
Cute, simple, low key manga about a novice witch named Makoto who has moved in with family so she can complete high school. If you are looking for depth and an intense story with this manga, move along. The charm of Flying Witch is that it pulls so much from the Slice of Life genre. Picked this up, because I enjoyed the anime and have no regrets.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Second Read-through: December 2018
I have been meaning to re-read this cute, little manga volume for months now (even though I only just read it for the first time this past summer) and finally got around to doing so. I own all of the other volumes that have been published up to this point, so I’m planning to binge-read the rest of them before the end of the year. Here’s hoping I fall in love with this series!
Thoughts:
I have been meaning to re-read this cute, little manga volume for months now (even though I only just read it for the first time this past summer) and finally got around to doing so. I own all of the other volumes that have been published up to this point, so I’m planning to binge-read the rest of them before the end of the year. Here’s hoping I fall in love with this series!
Thoughts:
- I enjoyed reading this volume quite a bit more this time around. The characters and dialogue are all super lovely, and I really do love the art style.
- I do still wish there had been a bit more focus on the magic side of Makoto’s “witchy-ness”, but it is only the first volume, so it makes sense that there’d be more of a focus on introducing the characters and essential plot points. Plus, before now, I didn’t think about the fact that Makoto’s still a training witch (so she doesn’t know that many spells yet) and I don’t think she’s overly keen about using magic either, both of which would explain the lack of magic shown in this first volume.
- One more, random thought: I’m looking forward to seeing more of Makoto’s big sister (and Kenny) in the future. She seems so cool! ;3 (I’m rather curious why the two girls look so different though. Are they actually full, blood-related sisters or do they just think of each other as such?)
-Moved in with her cousins
First Read-through: June 2018
I discovered this manga in my local bookstore this past weekend and felt the need to immediately purchase it - due to it being about a training witch who has a black cat familiar. I then went on to, basically, read it right away. It took me a little while to get into the story, but I did end up really enjoying it, even though it wasn't exactly what I expected it to be.
What I Liked:
-The simple, almost soft art style
-The characters (especially Makoto, Chito, and Chinatsu)
-The laidback, relaxed "slice-of-life" feel
What I Didn't Like:
-The speech bubbles and text (it was hard to tell who was speaking sometimes…)
-The lack of magic and "witchy-ness" (I'm suuuuper interested to learn more about the world and the magic system, etc.)
-The shortness of it...
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3 stars
Since Poppy had her ligament surgery, I have been having a very hard time concentrating on anything. I have spent hours playing Mystery Match and Crafty Candy because they require little thought. Just match the blocks and you're good to go. When that got boring, I turned to my mountain of neglected manga and pulled out a few random volumes to read while waiting for her stitches and her bones to heal.
The first book I read was Flying Witch. Somehow I completely missed the publication announcement for this one, so I curious to see what it was all about. I have enjoyed several Vertical releases, and since the production values are always high, I was delighted when this hit my mailbox. It was actually perfect for my current state of mind; not too taxing, peppered with pleasant characters, and somewhat amusing. It's also bland and probably won't stay with me long, but I would definitely read more of the series.
Makoto is a teenage witch. At 15, she is considered an adult in the witch community, and she's sent out into the world to hone her skills and learn some life lessons. Because she is kind of a ditz and has the directional skills of a sponge, she is sent to her aunt and uncle's house in the boonies. There, together with her cousins Kei and Chinatsu, along with her familiar, Chito, a black cat, she makes new friends and has adventures, all in episodic chapters.
Makoto has a lot to learn. First, she's got to learn how to keep a secret. She's not supposed to advertise that she's a witch in training, or that there actually are witches, but she fails miserably at keeping this quiet. Then, she's got to get do something about her lack of directions. She gets turned around in the house, so I don't see how this girl is ever going to pilot a broom to school and back again. At least she is good natured and somewhat harmless, so at least she is making new friends, some of which aren't even human!
The art, while functional, is unremarkable. The cats and Makoto's older sister have the most visual personality, but the rest of the art just works to move the story from point A to point B. The translation is well done, and I think the cover is very cute.
Overall, Flying Witch did not have me jumping for joy, but I found it a pleasant diversion none-the-less.
Since Poppy had her ligament surgery, I have been having a very hard time concentrating on anything. I have spent hours playing Mystery Match and Crafty Candy because they require little thought. Just match the blocks and you're good to go. When that got boring, I turned to my mountain of neglected manga and pulled out a few random volumes to read while waiting for her stitches and her bones to heal.
The first book I read was Flying Witch. Somehow I completely missed the publication announcement for this one, so I curious to see what it was all about. I have enjoyed several Vertical releases, and since the production values are always high, I was delighted when this hit my mailbox. It was actually perfect for my current state of mind; not too taxing, peppered with pleasant characters, and somewhat amusing. It's also bland and probably won't stay with me long, but I would definitely read more of the series.
Makoto is a teenage witch. At 15, she is considered an adult in the witch community, and she's sent out into the world to hone her skills and learn some life lessons. Because she is kind of a ditz and has the directional skills of a sponge, she is sent to her aunt and uncle's house in the boonies. There, together with her cousins Kei and Chinatsu, along with her familiar, Chito, a black cat, she makes new friends and has adventures, all in episodic chapters.
Makoto has a lot to learn. First, she's got to learn how to keep a secret. She's not supposed to advertise that she's a witch in training, or that there actually are witches, but she fails miserably at keeping this quiet. Then, she's got to get do something about her lack of directions. She gets turned around in the house, so I don't see how this girl is ever going to pilot a broom to school and back again. At least she is good natured and somewhat harmless, so at least she is making new friends, some of which aren't even human!
The art, while functional, is unremarkable. The cats and Makoto's older sister have the most visual personality, but the rest of the art just works to move the story from point A to point B. The translation is well done, and I think the cover is very cute.
Overall, Flying Witch did not have me jumping for joy, but I found it a pleasant diversion none-the-less.
lighthearted
fast-paced
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
A cute, slice of life series about a girl who happens to be a witch. Makoto is considered an adult witch at 15, but as her parents want her to have more options for her future they ask her to finish high school before focusing on her witch duties. So, she moves to the countryside to cousins where she goes to school.
People are not aware normally of the existence of witches so Makoto has to keep it lowkey, but she can tell family and close friends. The story follows her everyday adventures in a quaint life - planting vegetables and herbs, hanging out with her cat familiar and making new friends.
There isn’t really a central plot as the story focuses more on the peaceful days and the deadpan humor. Recommended for anyone who is looking for a cute, light reading.
Free to read with Kindle Unlimited on Amazon.
People are not aware normally of the existence of witches so Makoto has to keep it lowkey, but she can tell family and close friends. The story follows her everyday adventures in a quaint life - planting vegetables and herbs, hanging out with her cat familiar and making new friends.
There isn’t really a central plot as the story focuses more on the peaceful days and the deadpan humor. Recommended for anyone who is looking for a cute, light reading.
Free to read with Kindle Unlimited on Amazon.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No