「リトルウィッチアカデミア」
Little Witch Academia
Little Witch Academia is an anime short that debuted in theaters in March of 2013 and has received countless praise from all critics and fans. It was created by the small studio,
Trigger, which pulled all their resources in order to deliver something worthy of the silver screen.
You may notice that the animation resembles a mix of
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann and
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. If so, you are correct. Studio Trigger was founded by ex-Gainax and ex-Studio 4°C staff members who all worked closely on the shows. The group is very tight knit and thoroughly enjoy their new endeavors together, and it
shows in the quality of their animation. And with the help of voice acting greats like
Megumi Han,
Yoko Hikasa and up and upcoming star in
Michiyo Murase they delivered what can only be called a masterpiece of it's time.
Little Witch Academia delivers the anime humor we've come to love with excellent wit and charm. The animation flows gracefully between frame to frame whilst being shrouded with an amazing soundtrack. The worlds' setting shows incredible depth while only letting
you scratch at the surface layers. You'll also find yourself wanting to learn more and more about all the characters.
As much as I proclaim it's greatness, I'm sorry to say Little Witch Academia only consists of one episode.
But not if Trigger x
Kickstarter
can help it.
At of the beginning of this month, August 2013, animating studio Trigger announced they reached their $500,000 goal through Kickstarter and will be starting on their next animated short, 'Little Witch Academia 2'. Now armed to the teeth with a budget, I'm giddy
in anticipation for what they plan to create.
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To see the announcement video, head over to
Siliconera.com. ⌡
And as an added bonus, studio Trigger will be releasing their Collectors Edition this August. This will include the 26 minute animated Short in Blu-Ray and DVD format, the 'How the Magic Was Born' making of DVD, a full art book and original soundtrack. This
will only be available through Trigger's official website. Price will be $61 US.
See:
http://www.st-trigger.co.jp/
I can't wait to hear more news on this project and I will definitely be keeping this thread up to date with as much information as I can find.
But enough about my opinions. See the video at the bottom of this post to find out for yourself the magnificence that is 'Little Witch Academia'.
Looking forward to hearing what you all have to say about it!
Post up comments, questions and always give love to Trigger for what they create.
So please enjoy!
And continue spreading the love that is Anime!
For your enjoyment, Little Witch Academia.
--Last Edited 08/08/13--
http://youtu.be/RBlqxEIJ_Cg