Maerchen Maedchen メルヘン・メドヘン

Alternative Name: 原书·原书使 (Yuán Shū·Yuán Shū Shǐ)

Genre: Fantasy, School, Magic, Isekai, Witches, Transformation, 

               Tournaments, School Life

Description: 

Hazuki Kagimura is a normal girl who is usually alone. Her relationship with her new family is not going so well, so she retreats every day to the world of stories and books. One day, after school, one of the library's bookshelves sends her to another world with a magic school, where she meets Shizuka Tsuchimikado. She finds out that girls (called "mädchen") who attend the school are selected by old fairy tales and folk stories to wield their magic, and are taught how to wield it in the school. The school has girls who are chosen by such stories as Kaguya-hime no Monogatari, Issun-bōshi, Der Freischütz, Shuten-dōji, The Little Matchstick Girl, The Gigantic Turnip, Arthurian legends, and The Ramayana. Hazuki herself is chosen by the Cinderella story. She begins her new life at the school to become a magic user, and be friends with Shizuka.

Episode: 10 + 2 Special

Original Run

Series: January 11, 2018 – March 29, 2018

Special: April 25, 2019

Studio: Hoods Entertainment

18if

Alternative Name: 18if 梦境异闻录 (18If Mèng Jìng Yì Wén Lù)

Genre: Mystery, Supernatural, Tragedy, Isekai, Dreams, Wizards/Witches

Description: 

One day, Haruto wakes up on a round bed in a strange room, with the only familiar things around being his smartphone and headphones. After encountering a strange girl in white named Lily who claims to be his sister and a man who looks like a cat, Haruto learns that he is in a dream belonging to Yuko, a girl stricken with Sleeping Beauty Syndrome. Yuko is the Witch of Thunder, an all-powerful woman who makes the dream world bow before her to ensure she's known the strongest, the best, and the most fun person around. Haruto's sister tells him that he must wake Yuko up by killing her in the dream in order to break the “spell” she's under, but Haruto's got some other ideas about what might be keeping Yuko asleep.

Episode: 13

Original Run: July 7, 2017 – September 29, 2017

Studio: Gonzo

Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches 山田くんと７人の魔女 (Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo)

Alternative Name: 山田君與7人魔女 (Shān Tián Jūn Yǔ 7 Rén Mó Nǚ)

Genre: Comedy, Magic, Romance, Body Switching, School, Harem, 

               Mystery, Supernatural, Wizards/Witches

Description: 

One day, high school boy Yamada bumps into the beautiful female honor student Shiraishi on the stairs (literally), and their lips touch as they fall. When they regain their wits, they realize that they have swapped bodies. As time progresses, the two realize that this is not the only mysterious happening in the school.

Episode: 12 + 2 OVA + 1 ONA + 1 Special

Original Run

Series: April 12, 2015 – June 28, 2015

OVA: December 17, 2014 – May 15, 2015

ONA: August 25, 2013

Special: August 16, 2015

Studio: LIDENFILMS

Television Drama: August 10 2013 - September 28, 2013 (8 Episodes)

Howl's Moving Castle ハウルの動く城 (Howl no Ugoku Shiro)

Alternative Name: 霍爾的移動城堡 (Huò Ěr De Yí Dòng Chéng Bǎo)

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Magic, Steampunk, 

               Wizards/Witches

Description: 

A plain young hatter named Sophie has her life changed when an evil witch transforms her into an old woman. Unable to face her family in such a condition, Sophie runs away in search of a way to become young again. Along the way, Sophie helps a turnip headed scarecrow, who repays her by leading her to the moving castle owned by the dreaded wizard Howl. There she befriends Howl's apprentice Markl, Howl's fire demon Calcifer, and eventually, Howl himself. Sophie then becomes the castle's cleaning lady in an effort to not only find the solution to her problem but to save Howl from his own terrible secrets as well.

Original Run: November 20, 2004

Studio: Studio Ghibli

Night Wizard The Animation ナイトウィザードThe ANIMATION

Alternative Name: 暗夜魔法使 (Àn Yè Mó Fǎ Shǐ)

Genre: Action, Drama, Supernatural, Psychological, Comedy, 

               Adventure, Fantasy, Wizards/Witches,

Description: 

Night Wizard. A term given to those whose mission is to protect the world from impending darkness. Renji Hiiragi is one such Night Wizard, who is constantly called on missions, even though all he wants is to be able to go to school and graduate. However, his latest order was to protect Elis Shiho, who is a new transfer student at his academy. Being dragged into the Astronomy Club by Renji's childhood friend, Kureha Akabane on her first day at school, Elis soon realises that she too, has the power to become a night wizard, after possessing one of seven secret Jewels, the Jewel of Kindness. Along with Renji and Kureha, Elis now begins her fight and her new life, as a Night Wizard

Episode: 13

Original Run: October 2, 2007 – December 25, 2007

Studio: Hal Film Maker

Majimoji Rurumo まじもじるるも

Alternative Name: 修业魔女璐璐萌 (Xiū Yè Mó Nǚ Lù Lù Méng)

Genre: Comedy, Magic, Ecchi, Witches, Supernatural, School, Fantasy

Description: 

Kota Shibaki is a perverted high school student in the Mysterious Discovery Club (MDC). When the MDC finds a witch summoning manual, Kota uses the text to wish for a girl's panties. Later, when his wish comes true, a witch named Rurumo appears and tells him he has 2 days to live. However, once Rurumo gets to know Kota she decides not to kill him and is demoted to a witch trainee. As a trainee Rurumo cannot use magic unless her contractor, Kota, makes a wish. Furthermore, Kota is given a book of magical tickets to make wishes. Once Kota has used up all the tickets Rurumo will be made a full witch again. However, unbeknownst to Rurumo, when Kota uses up all the magic tickets he will die. As Kota contemplates the dilemma he is in, between helping Rurumo and living, a peculiar relationship blossoms.

Episode: 12 + 2 OVA

Original Run
Series: July 9, 2014 – September 24, 2014
OVA: July 9, 2019

Studio: J.C.Staff

Kiki's Delivery Service 魔女の宅急便 (Majo no Takkyūbin)

Alternative Name: 魔女宅急便 (Mó Nǚ Zhái Jí Biàn)

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Witches

Description: 

Thirteen-year-old Kiki leaves home with her talking black cat Jiji to train as a witch. She flies on her broomstick to the port city of Koriko.

In exchange for accommodation, Kiki accepts a job delivering goods by broomstick from Osono, a kindly bakery owner. She meets a variety of people through her work, including an artist, an old woman, and Tombo, a geeky boy obsessed with aviation. At first Kiki is annoyed by Tombo and his extroverted friends, but she warms up to him after they take his flying bicycle for a test run.

In the latter half of the film Kiki becomes depressed. She discovers she can no longer understand Jiji, and has also lost her flying ability, forcing her to suspend her delivery business. Kiki gets a surprise visit from Ursula (the artist), who determines that Kiki's crisis is a form of artist's block. Ursula suggests that if Kiki can find a new purpose, she will be able to reclaim her powers.

While Kiki is visiting a customer, she witnesses an airship with Tombo on board. A strong gust sends the airship out of control into Koriko, and leaves Tombo hanging in mid-air. Kiki regains her flying power and manages to rescue him. She regains her confidence and resumes her delivery service. Kiki's parents receive a letter saying that she and Jiji are happy.

Original Run: July 29, 1989

Studio: Studio Ghibli

Spirited Away 千と千尋の神隠し (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi)

Alternative Name:  千与千寻 (Qiān Yǔ Qiān Xún)

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Ghosts/Spirits, Supernatural, 

               Youkai/Monsters, Dragons, Workplace, Isekai, Witches

Description: 

On their way to their new home, a young girl, Chihiro, and her parents stumble into what appears to be an abandoned theme park. But all is not as it seems, as the theme park is a bath-house for the spirits, and not a place where humans are welcome. Chihiro must fend for herself and rescue her parents, as they have been turned to pigs as punishment for eating the food meant for the gods.

Original Run: July 20, 2001

Studio: Studio Ghibli

Umineko: When They Cry うみねこのなく頃に (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)

Alternative Name: 海猫鸣泣之时 (Hǎi Māo Bēi Míng Qì Zhī Shí)

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Magic, Drama, Romance, Horror, 
               Psychological, Supernatural, Tragedy, Wizards/Witches, 

               Metafiction, Alternative Version, Death, Gore

Description: 

On 4 October 1986, Kinzo Ushiromiya, the head of a wealthy family, who lives on and owns Rokkenjima, a secluded island, is near death, and eight of his family members arrive on the island to discuss how Kinzo's assets will be divided once he is dead. Also on the island are three family members who live there, five of Kinzo's servants, and his personal physician. After the eight family members arrive, a typhoon traps them on the island and shortly after people begin to be mysteriously murdered.

Episode: 26 + 26 Special

Original Run
Series: July 2, 2009 – December 24, 2009
Special : October 23, 2009 –  October 24, 2010

Studio: Studio Deen

Wizard Barristers: Benmashi Cecil ウィザード・バリスターズ〜弁魔士セシル (Wizādo Barisutāzu - Benmashi Seshiru)

Alternative Name: WIZARD BARRISTERS弁魔士塞西尔 

                                       (WIZARD BARRISTERS Biàn Mó Shì Sāi Xī Ěr)

Genre: Supernatural, Magic, Action, Crimes, Comedy, Wizards/Witches,
               Developing Power, Fighting, Mecha, Conspiracy, Superpowers, 
               Sci-Fi

Description: 

In 2018, humans and wizards live together in Tokyo. Police continue to protect order in society, but wizards are tried according to magical law, in special courts defended by wizard barristers. At age seventeen, Cecile has just become the youngest wizard barrister, and begins work at the Butterfly Law Offices. While she hasn't realized it yet, she has tremendous magical potential.

Episode: 12

Original Run: January 12, 2014 – March 30, 2014

Studio: Arms

Rental Magica レンタルマギカ (Rentaru Magika)

Alternative Name: 出租魔法使 (Chū Zū Mó Fǎ Shǐ)

Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural, Mystery, Action, Comedy, 
               Romance, Adventure, Harem, Wizards/Witches,

Description: 

Due to his father's disappearance, Itsuki Iba has to take over the family business: a magician dispatch service called "Astral". Astral basically employ countless magicians and other supernatural beings in order to send them out to help those who need magical assistance. As a leader, Itsuki now has to be tough, commanding, and reliable, but there's one problem: he's a coward. Also, in order to run a successful business, he has to connect with his employees, which is more difficult than it seems due to his personality and lack of magical ability. But not only does he have to deal with his own employees, he also has to deal with those who threaten the family business.

Episode: 24

Original Run: October 7, 2007 – March 23, 2008

Studio: Zexcs