7 Anime Witch Characters to Celebrate Spooky Season Year-round

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Some of the most memorable characters in anime wear pointy hats, ride broomsticks, and wield all kinds of magic. The anime witch is a staple of modern Japanese storytelling, blending folklore, fantasy, and friendship into unforgettable narratives.

Whether she's a magical girl in training or a full-fledged sorceress navigating a magical world, a witch character in anime reflects our hopes, powers, and the weirdness of everyday life.

Here's a ranked list of iconic witches who cast a lasting spell on anime fans.

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Kiki from 'Kiki's Delivery Service'
Akko Kagari from 'Little Witch Academia'
Elaina from 'Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina'
Mary Smith from 'Mary and the Witch's Flower'
Doremi Harukaze from 'Magical DoReMi'
Blair from 'Soul Eater'
Rinko from 'Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches'

1. Kiki from 'Kiki's Delivery Service'

This young witch ditches her home to start a new life in a seaside town, broomstick and black cat in tow. Kiki's journey blends fantasy with everyday life, capturing the bittersweet transition from childhood to adulthood.

Her bright attitude, even in doubt, makes her one of anime's most beloved magical girls.

2. Akko Kagari from 'Little Witch Academia'

She's not the best student at Luna Nova Magical Academy, but Akko's determination and admiration for Shiny Chariot power her forward. Her journey to study witchcraft shows that belief and perseverance sometimes beat raw talent. Luna Nova and her friends' success form the heart of this series.

3. Elaina from 'Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina'

Elaina is a traveler first, witch second. Her stories resemble a magical anthology series, each episode a new stop on her journey.

Some adventures feel like fairy tales; others drift toward horror. It's a magical girl anime that doesn’t shy away from showing the darker side of wonder.

4. Mary Smith from 'Mary and the Witch's Flower'

A strange flower grants Mary magical powers, landing her in a magical world that’s both wondrous and dangerous.

Like Akko, Mary struggles to fit in but never gives up. Her connection to the world’s distant relatives of magic—and a flying broomstick—tie her to classic witch anime lore.

5. Doremi Harukaze from 'Magical DoReMi'

Doremi wants to become a witch to fix her mistakes and help her friends. This anime mixes slapstick comedy with heartfelt lessons on friendship, responsibility, and growth.

It’s a magical girl series that lets viewers watch a young girl slowly earn her powers over time.

6. Blair from 'Soul Eater'

Blair isn’t technically a witch—she’s a magical black cat who takes human form—but she has enough magical powers to make the list. Her playful attitude, powerful abilities, and cheeky humor balance out the show's darker themes of war, madness, and heroism.

7. Rinko from 'Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches'

This high school comedy uses a magical kiss to swap bodies. The main character and the other girls in the Seven Witches club wield unique abilities, and while it leans more into comedy and romance than traditional witchcraft, it’s still a key entry in the witch anime genre.

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