Champignon no Majo feels like watching a story unfold very slowly, almost as if someone is narrating a tale page by page. It really reminded me of shoujo anime from around 2009, that was the impression it gave me. The story follows Lua, a very kind and gentle witch who, despite her nature, is not accepted by humans. Because of this, she lives in isolation, unable to connect with others. Overall, the anime has a very dramatic tone—not necessarily a bad thing, but the drama feels a bit too persistent, especially in the first few episodes. What caught my attention the most was the world-building. Thereis a clear division between white witches, seen as “good,” and black witches like the protagonist, who are feared, discriminated against, and even hunted. This contrast is a strong point and really made me curious to learn more about the universe.

The animation is decent, othing outstanding, but it does its job well. The voice acting is also good and fits the characters nicely, helping with immersion.

However, I ended up dropping the series. The pacing is too slow, and the heavy drama didn’t manage to keep me engaged enough to continue. :/