Little Witch Academia is an anime series that has gained popularity for its charming characters and magical storyline. As with any fandom, fans of the show have developed their own ship pairings, or romantic relationships between characters. These ships have become a significant part of the fan community, sparking discussions, fanart, and fanfiction. While there are many different ships within the Little Witch Academia fandom, a few stand out as favorites among fans. **Akko and Diana** is perhaps the most popular ship, as it is the pairing of the two main characters. Akko is a spirited and determined young witch, while Diana is her intelligent and composed rival.
People ship this purely for the fact that they seem to genuinely like each other and how Andrew thinks about Akko and magic in general. Lotte and Sucy often tease her about Andrew. In the episode "Bee Affection" he falls in love with Akko because of posion, but like with Diana, there may be truths behind it. Their ship name is Akkrew or Andakko.
One official piece of artwork done for episode 19 features Akko and Diana with the former coming out with an outfit that leaves Diana looking quite stunned. Han said this after Yoh Yoshinari remarked that that the current relationship between Akko and Andrew is a sort of a playful guy-guy relationship by the end of the series after the initial plan of having them end up together was scrapped by Yoshinari.
Akko is a spirited and determined young witch, while Diana is her intelligent and composed rival. Their contrasting personalities and interactions throughout the show have caused many fans to ship them together. **Sucy and Lotte** is another popular ship, as these two characters are best friends and often seen together.
Ship Tease / Little Witch Academia (2017)
While Word of God has shot down the possibility of romance in the series, that didn't prevent it from having it's fair share of moments of subtext and teasing between Akko and several peers.
- Ship-teasing is parodied in Episode 10 with a bee that causes anyone it stings to fall in love with whomever they see immediately afterward. The bee stings two characters (Andrew Hanbridge and Diana Cavendish), causing them to fall for protagonist Akko until the bee's spell is broken. It also stings Andrew's friend Frank, who falls for Akko's friend Lotte, and for added hilarity stings Diana again so that she ends up falling in love with her own reflection. In keeping with the true spirit of the trope, though, both Andrew and Frank have some lingering affection for their respective love target after the spell is broken.
- While Akko and Diana started off antagonistic towards each other, they slowly developed a close and caring friendship with each other over the course of the series, which has resulted in several moments of slight teasing between the two.
- Of course, there's the aforementioned Episode 10, in which Diana downright confesses her love to Akko under the Cupid Bee's influence, as shown in the image above.
- After walking towards each other, Akko and Diana are shown to briefly hold hands in the second opening.
- Official artwork posted on the series' Twitter account following the airing of episode 20 has Diana blushing while Akko is hugging her from behind as they ride the broom back to Luna Nova.
- One official piece of artwork◊ done for episode 19 features Akko and Diana with the former coming out with an outfit that leaves Diana looking quite stunned.
- In a meta manner , Megumi Hansays that if Akko needs romantic development, "she already has Diana and Ursula anyway". Han said this after Yoh Yoshinari remarked that that the current relationship between Akko and Andrew is a "sort of a playful guy-guy relationship" by the end of the series after the initial plan of having them end up together was scrapped by Yoshinari.
- In the final episode. The two briefly smile at each other, and then hold hands again shortly before destroying the Noir Rod. On top of that, the series' guidebook, Little Witch Academia: Chronicle, also states that their hearts were in total sync at that moment. Make of that what you will.
- It teases Akko/Sucy near the end, when Akko (almost) decides to revive/wake Sucy up by drinking all the potions and giving them to Sucy via mouth-to-mouth. Akko wonders about giving Sucy her first kiss but shrugs it off, saying it won't count because they're friends. Dragon-Sucy, on the other hand, reacts to this idea with heart-eyes.
- When Akko runs out into the night after the bee debacle, she finds Andrew, free of the bee's spell, bowing under the pressure of his father, admitting out loud that he'd stopped playing the piano because he'd been told to. She chastises Andrew on his cowardice, and as the fountain she's walking on lights her eyes up, emphasizes how no matter the obstacle, she has a dream to become a brilliant witch just like Chariot, and Andrew's shown to be mesmerized. He then tells her she's beautiful, and she blushes and looks away in in a Tsundere manner, huffing, "Those aren't your true feelings! You're under a spell!" to which he reacts quizzically, right before the bee reappears.
- After they take care of the wandering bee, Frank and Andrew hang out outside together, and despite his shooting down the idea, Frank says out loud for him, "But you're intrigued by her, right?"
- Lotte and Sucy also tease Akko about Andrew, with Lotte asking if she was happy being pursued by a prince, and Akko denying it plausibly, but not totally.
- In the beginning of Episode 21, during a car-ride, Frank teases Andrew on if he has fallen in love with Akko after the latter asked the former about contacting her, which Andrew promptly denies and clarifies that he was just bringing her hat back to her.
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Sucy is eccentric and mischievous, while Lotte is kind and bookish. Many fans enjoy the dynamic between these two characters and imagine a romantic relationship between them. **Amanda and Constanze** is a ship that has gained popularity due to the characters' shared passion for adventure. Amanda is a rebellious and athletic witch, while Constanze is a brilliant mechanic. Their shared interests and interactions throughout the show have led fans to ship them together. It's important to note that shipping is a form of fan expression and does not necessarily reflect the intentions of the show's creators. While some fans may be passionate about certain ships, others may not engage in shipping at all. The beauty of fandom is that it allows fans to interpret the story and characters in their own way, creating a community where diverse opinions and creativity can thrive..
Reviews for "The Role of Steadfast Friendship in Little Witch Academia Ships: Analyzing the Dynamics Between Akko and Lotte"
1. John - 2/5 stars - As a fan of the original "Little Witch Academia" series, I was disappointed with the excessive focus on unnecessary romantic relationships in "Little Witch Academia Ships". The show seemed to rely more on shipping characters together rather than developing a compelling plot. The forced romance often felt out of place and superficial, distracting from the overall story. I wanted to see more adventures and character development, not constant love triangles and fan service.
2. Emily - 1/5 stars - I found "Little Witch Academia Ships" to be extremely frustrating and uninteresting. Instead of exploring the fascinating world of magic that was established in the original series, the show wasted time on poorly developed relationships. It felt like the writers were trying to pander to fanfiction enthusiasts rather than providing a meaningful continuation of the story. The lack of substance and depth in the romance arcs made it difficult for me to stay engaged with the show.
3. Alex - 2/5 stars - "Little Witch Academia Ships" fell short of my expectations. While I understand that shipping is a popular aspect of fandoms, I was hoping for a more substantial narrative in this spin-off series. Instead, the show became overly focused on the romantic dynamics between the characters, leaving little room for actual plot progression. The relationships felt forced and contrived, making it difficult for me to connect with the story. I would have preferred if the creators focused more on world-building and character development rather than shipping.
4. Megan - 3/5 stars - I have mixed feelings about "Little Witch Academia Ships". While I appreciate the effort to delve deeper into the relationships between the characters, I found the execution to be lacking. The writing often relied on typical romantic tropes and predictable love triangles, making the show feel cliché. I was hoping for more nuance and complexity in the romantic arcs, which would have added depth to the characters and the overall storyline. However, the animation and visuals were still top-notch, which is why I gave it a slightly higher rating.
The Unexpected Dynamic of Akko and Lotte: Analyzing the Friendship and Potential Romance in Little Witch Academia