In the world of cartoons, witches have always been depicted in interesting and engaging ways. These animated characters often bring a touch of magic and mystery to the storyline. With their iconic pointed hats, broomsticks, and cauldrons, witches have become a staple in the world of animation. Cartoon witches are commonly portrayed as either good or evil. Good witches, also known as "good-natured witches," are usually depicted as helpful and kind-hearted characters. They use their magical abilities to assist others, solve problems, and promote justice.
Dive into the quirky, magical world of “The Owl House,” a recent animated series from Disney. The show features Luz, a human teenager who stumbles upon a portal leading to the Demon Realm. Here, she befriends Eda, a rebellious witch, and King, a tiny warrior.
The series beautifully combines comedy and supernatural fantasy elements, offering viewers engaging plots filled with witchcraft, humor, and valuable life lessons. Diving into enchanting folklore, we find Hilda, a British-Canadian animated series that has bewitched audiences with its fantastical world and endearing characters.
They use their magical abilities to assist others, solve problems, and promote justice. Some famous examples of good witches in cartoons include Glinda from "The Wizard of Oz" and Samantha from "Bewitched." These characters are loved for their enchanting personalities and their ability to use magic for good causes.
Witches Tv Series and Anime Movies
Mary, a seemingly ordinary girl, follows a black cat in the nearby woods and discovers a mysterious broom and also a flower that blossoms once every seven years. The Fly-by-Night flower gives Mary magical powers, but they last for only one night. The flying broom takes Mary in an adventure above the clouds to the Endor College for witches. The movie was based on Mary Stewart’s book The Little Broomstick. Mary and The Witch’s Flower is animated by Studio Ponoc, a new company founded in 2015 by producer Yoshiaki Nishimura and film director Hiromasa Yonebayashi, that were part of Ghibli Studio. A visually compelling story Mary and The Witch’s Flower is an animated movie that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Just Add Magic (2015– )
Kelly, Darbie and Hannah are best friends and they love to cook recipes together. Their ordinary life changes when they find a magical book in Kelly’s attic. Follow Kelly, Darbie and Hannah as they cook spells and and lift the curse on Kelly’s grandmother.
Sabrina The Teenage witch (1996-2003)
Sabrina finds out on her 16 year birthday that she has magical powers and that her two aunts Hilda and Zelda are in fact witches. With the help of her aunts and a talking cat Salem she learns how to use her newly found powers, while trying to fit in high school.
Witches Of The East End (2013-2014)
Witches of The East End is a Tv show about a family of four witches. The mother Joanna Beauchamp enchanted her daughters Freya and Ingrid so that they would forget the fact that they are witches and live a normal happy life. Meanwhile, their aunt Wendy transforms into a cat and roams the streets looking out for supernatural dangers, without noticing that it already caught up to them. Freya is engaged with Dash, but dreams of a man who turns out to be Dash’s brother, Killian. If this love triangle is not complicated enough, her future mother in law is actually a witch that is planning revenge on the Beauchamp family. Freya and Ingrid recover their memories when their lives become haunted by the past in order to survive.
Charmed (1998-2006)
Charmed is a well known Tv series about three sisters who discover they are witches. Piper, Prue, Phoebe and their half-sister Page fight evil monsters, saving the world. The famous Charmed series got a reboot in 2018 with a feminist twist and scarier monsters. We recommend the early Charmed series, packed with female power, enjoyable romance and funny moments.
Little Witch Academia (2017)
Akko Kagari dreams to be a famous witch when she grows up, just like witch Shiny Chariot, that she sees at a magical parade. She enrolls in Luna Nova Academy where she makes lots of friends and saves the world several times.
The Worst Witch (2017– )
Mildred Hubble lives with her mother Julie unaware that witches exist, until one day a Maud Spellbody crashes into her balcony on a broom stick. Maud leads Mildred into Cackle Academy, where Mildred trains to be a good witch. Her spells have the tendency to go wrong, making her the worst witch in class. Even so, she has fun and ends up saving her classmates and teachers by the end of the the day.
Cardcaptor Sakura (1998-2000)
Sakura discovers a glowing book in a library. By opening the book she accidentally releases the magical cards held within. Kerberos, the guardian of the Klow Cards gives her the task to collect them. To accomplish this difficult task, she relies on helpers: Kerberos, the mysterious guardian Yue, and also her best friend Tomoyo tand her fist love Sayoran.
Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card (2018– )
The new series begin after Sakura and Sayoran confess their feelings for each other at the airport. Sayoran returns from Tomoeda, and they they start junior high school together. Sakura has dreams of a cloaked figure, and the Clow Cards are turned blank. Sakura creates new cards with her own power while trying to find out if the mysterious figure is an ally or a foe.
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor (2017)
Glenn Radars is the new instructor of the Alzano Imperial Magic Academy, but he seems lazy. His students are ambitious and don’t understand his ways of teaching. One of his best students, Sistine Fibel wants to find out the secret of the Sky Castle, that her grandfather told her about. She and her friend Rumia Tingel become Glenn’s best allies when the school is attacked and understand that magic should not be taken lightly as it is dangerous in the hands of the wrong people.
Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Kiki, a thirteen year-old witch leaves her home town to train in the port city Koriko, where she opens a Witch Delivery Business. There, she meets a young boy interested in aviation, who is bewitched by her ability to fly on the broom. After losing her confidence, Kiki is unable to hear her talking cat Jiji and she can’t to fly on the broom. Kiki must find her purpose and place in the new city.
Evermoor (2014– )
Evermoor tells the story of Tara Crossley, who moves from USA to the small English village Evermoor. Tara taps into new found magic and finds out that she is the supreme everine that can weave a magic tapestry and enchant others. An entertaining Disney Tv series for children and teens.
Irozuku Sekai no Ashita Kara
Hitomi Tsukishiro is a 17-year-old witch that lost her powers and her ability to see colors. Her grandmother Kohaku sends Hitomi to the Nagasaki of the past, in the year 2018. There, she makes new friends and starts to see glimpses of color, thanks to a boy Yuito Aoi.
Adding a touch of British charm to our witchy animated lineup, The Worst Witch tells the story of Mildred Hubble, a young witch attending Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches. Based on the book series by Jill Murphy, the show follows Mildred’s struggles as an ordinary girl trying to fit in at a school for witches, often finding herself in hilarious and sometimes perilous situations.
On the other hand, evil witches, also known as "wicked witches," are the antagonists in many cartoon storylines. These characters are often the main source of conflict and provide a constant challenge for the protagonist. They are known for their cunning, manipulative nature, and their desire for power. Examples of famous evil witches include Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty" and Ursula from "The Little Mermaid." These characters are celebrated for their iconic appearances and their ability to captivate audiences with their mysterious and dark personalities. Cartoons featuring witches often explore themes of magic, friendship, and the struggle between good and evil. They provide a captivating storyline that appeals to both children and adults alike. These cartoons have become a beloved part of popular culture and have shaped our perception of witches in the media. In conclusion, cartoon witches have become iconic characters in the world of animation. Whether they are good or evil, these magical beings bring excitement and enchantment to the screen. Through their powers and personalities, they entertain, educate, and transport us to a world of fantasy and imagination..
Reviews for "The Enduring Appeal of Classic Witch Cartoons"
1. Emily - ★☆☆☆☆
I found the cartoon featuring witches to be quite disappointing. The storyline was weak and the characters lacked depth. The jokes were also not very funny and it felt like the show was trying too hard to be clever. Overall, I did not enjoy watching it and would not recommend it to others.
2. Mike - ★★☆☆☆
While the animation of the cartoon featuring witches was decent, I found the overall plot to be quite boring. The show lacked originality and felt like a rehash of other witch-themed cartoons. The characters were also very one-dimensional and I struggled to connect with any of them. I was hoping for something more engaging but unfortunately, this cartoon fell short for me.
3. Sarah - ★★☆☆☆
I wasn't a fan of the cartoon featuring witches. The art style was cute, but the characters felt uninteresting and the dialogue was lackluster. I also had trouble following the storyline as it seemed to jump around with no clear direction. Overall, it just didn't hold my attention and I found myself losing interest halfway through.