The Dawn of the Witch
Oshimeter
Synopsis
At the Royal Magic Academy, Sable holds the unfortunate title of worst student, and he also has zero memories of his life before enrolling. When the headmaster sends him on a mission to help establish a witch village in a region where people still really don't like witches, he's paired with a ragtag group: Roux Cristasse, a powerful witch known as the Dawn Witch; Holt, a girl who happens to have antlers; and Kudd, a lizard-man Beastfallen. The setup is basically "go make peace in a place that wants nothing to do with you," which goes about as smoothly as you'd expect. This 12-episode TV series sits in the same universe as Grimoire of Zero, so if you watched that and wanted more of its world-building, this picks up where that story left off and expands the lore in a satisfying way. The tone leans into a mix of action and comedy without getting too heavy, though the post-war tension between humans and witches gives the story some actual weight. Sable's amnesia isn't just a throwaway gimmick either: it ties into the larger narrative in ways that keep things moving. If you liked Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho or vibed with the fantasy atmosphere of The Ancient Magus' Bride, this one's worth your time. It's not reinventing the genre, but the character dynamics are fun, the Beastfallen designs are genuinely cool, and Tezuka Productions gives the world a clean, readable look. A solid fantasy adventure that doesn't overstay its welcome.
Episode Guide
Characters
Roux Cristasse
Rial Monica
Sable
Sable, Thirteen's son and Zero's nephew, carries a legacy of dark magic.
Mullenix Travis
Holt
Britt Kimmie
Kudd
Yashiro Taku
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The ending is okay-ish for me. I feel like the ending was pretty rushed, and I wish it had been longer. But overall, this anime is fun to watch. It doesn’t take too seriously and has more comedy, in my opinion. So, if you’re watching just for fun, then this anime suits you.
This is a good episode! Seeing them prepare for the ambushing troops while trying not to kill them is amazing. We can also see that most of the preparation comes from Tyrant’s knowledge of traps, which makes him the highlight of this episode!
Wow, this episode is really good! Not just because of the action scenes, but seeing the improvement in Holt and Kudou amazed me the most! Moreover, seeing Tyrant protect the two of them and the kids was really nice to see!
I like the atmosphere in this episode. It feels mysterious, like something big is brewing. What also surprised me was seeing Tyrant teaching the kids. It's nice to see that he has a good side to him as well.
I wish the action had been a bit longer, although I know it was just a "test." The action scenes looked really nice with the animation, but I kind of feel like the pacing was a little too fast. It's still a good episode nonetheless.
Looks like there's going to be some action in the next episode after what happened in the second half of this one. The pacing and buildup have been good, which makes this episode pretty decent overall.
Episode 6 is pretty chill and quite enjoyable. It seems to focus more on Saybil since he doesn't interact much with others or even leave the house, and Roux is trying to change that.
What a plot twist! I definitely didn't see that coming, especially after the last episode gave off such a bad vibe. It was also great to see Saybil's character development in this episode.
The buildup and pacing in this episode are pretty good. The second half gets really intense, making me even more excited for the next episode. I think it's finally time for Saybil to shine!
Episode 3 is pretty chill and fun to watch throughout the entire episode. The ending, though, seems like trouble is stirring up, so on to the next one!
Quite a good episode. The action scenes were pretty decent, and we also got to learn more about Kudou and Holt's past, which was a nice addition.
The battle scenes in this episode are quite tense and dark. How Sable, Zero and the others work together is exciting to watch. Also, the fight scenes are quite good. Furthermore, it is delightful to see how far the friendship between Sable, Holt, and Kudo has developed. Overall, this is a good final episode to close this series.
This episode gets even more exciting and interesting. Also, the plot continues to develop. And some characters get their development. There's no significant moments happen. Overall, this episode feels like a build up to what happen in the next episode.
This episode explores more about Kudou. Furthermore, the relationship between Sable and Roux gets a bit development. The plot continues to unfold. And this episode becomes even more exciting when something unexpected happens.
The first episode has a good pace and does a great job of building up to what's coming next, which I really enjoyed. The animation is the main reason I started watching this anime, and so far, it hasn't disappointed. I can't wait for the action to begin!
The tension surrounding the battle is intense! The power level of their abilities is super high, and I really love how creative they get at building those edge of your seat moments.
Awesome, I really love the teamwork happening in the village! Plus, the special students are putting in their best effort to help out, and little Lilly is honestly so adorable and brave.
Sayb is honestly the most reckless character in this anime, it's hilarious! On the other hand, the episode gets pretty eerie thanks to the monster that attacks. Its animation looks sick, and I absolutely loved the action!
I love how the plot is wrapped in mystery; it makes it so much more intriguing! Plus, every character has such a unique personality, and their abilities are incredible.
The atmosphere in this episode is chill and relaxing. Besides that, the interaction between Sable and Holt is quite cute. Some funny moments also happen. And the plot shows an interesting progression.
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