Little Witch Academia Shios is a character from the anime series Little Witch Academia. She is a student at Luna Nova Magical Academy and is part of the same class as the main protagonist, Akko Kagari. Shios is known for her calm and mature demeanor, contrasting with Akko's energetic and sometimes reckless behavior. She is often seen as a voice of reason and serves as a foil to Akko's impulsive nature. Despite this, Shios is shown to be a supportive friend and is always there to help Akko when she needs it. In terms of magical abilities, Shios is a skilled witch and excels in potion making.
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. 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.
In terms of magical abilities, Shios is a skilled witch and excels in potion making. She is often seen concocting various potions and using her knowledge of plants and ingredients to create unique magical mixtures. Shios is also knowledgeable in other areas of magic and offers guidance and advice to her classmates when they are struggling with their studies.
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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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.
In addition to her magical abilities, Shios is also a talented artist. She is often seen sketching and drawing in her spare time, and her artwork is highly praised by her classmates and teachers. Shios' creativity and artistic skills come in handy during magical assignments and she often uses her drawings to visualize her spells and potions. Overall, Shios is a well-rounded and talented witch who adds depth and maturity to the group of friends in Little Witch Academia. She showcases the importance of level-headedness and diligence in pursuing one's dreams and serves as a role model for her classmates. Despite her reserved nature, Shios is a supportive and caring friend, always ready to lend a helping hand..
Reviews for "Exploring the Vibrant Art and Animation of Little Witch Academia: Shioko's Journey"
1. John - ★★☆☆☆ - I found "Little Witch Academia Shios" to be quite disappointing. The storyline lacked depth and the characters were one-dimensional. The pacing was off, with some episodes feeling rushed while others dragged on. Additionally, the humor fell flat for me and I didn't find myself invested in the overall plot. Overall, I believe this spin-off failed to capture the magic of the original "Little Witch Academia" and left me wanting more.
2. Sarah - ★★☆☆☆ - As a fan of the original "Little Witch Academia" series, I had high hopes for "Shios." However, I was left disappointed. The new characters introduced felt underdeveloped and didn't have the same charm as the characters we knew and loved. The animation quality also seemed to have decreased, with less attention to detail and fluidity. While I appreciate the attempt to expand the universe, "Shios" fell short in capturing the heart and essence of the original series.
3. Michael - ★★☆☆☆ - I found "Little Witch Academia Shios" to be a missed opportunity. The storyline lacked originality and recycled many familiar tropes from other magical school anime. The character development was lacking, as the new characters weren't given enough time to shine and didn't leave a lasting impression. The pacing was inconsistent, making it difficult to become fully engaged in the plot. Overall, I believe "Shios" failed to live up to the expectations set by the original series and felt like a generic addition to the franchise.
4. Emily - ★★☆☆☆ - "Little Witch Academia Shios" didn't live up to my expectations. The plot felt disjointed and lackluster, with moments that didn't add much to the overall story. The animation quality also seemed to have a dip, with less attention to detail and fluidity. I found it hard to connect with the characters as they lacked depth and didn't have the same charm as the original series. Ultimately, I believe "Shios" failed to capture the magic and excitement of "Little Witch Academia."
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