20 anime like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians
These are the shows The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 9 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 3 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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Little Witch Academia (TV)
TV · 2017 · 25 eps · 77/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and witch. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Many fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
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Witchy Precure!
TV · 2016 · 50 eps · 73/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and witch. It is a longer watch at 50 episodes. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Fantasy
- Mahou Shoujo
- Slice of Life
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Magical DoReMi
TV · 1999 · 51 eps · 74/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and witch. It is a longer watch at 51 episodes. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mahou Shoujo
- 4
Kiki's Delivery Service
Movie · 1989 · 81/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into witch and female protagonist. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 5
Sugar Sugar Rune
TV · 2005 · 51 eps · 74/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and witch. It is a longer watch at 51 episodes. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
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Tweeny Witches
TV short · 2004 · 40 eps · 67/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and witch. It is a longer watch at 40 episodes. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
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Witch Hat Atelier
ONA · 2026 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and witch. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
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Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and female protagonist. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Mahou Shoujo
- Music
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Little Witch Academia
Movie · 2013 · 76/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and witch. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
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Champignon Witch
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 66/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into witch and female protagonist. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
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YOHANE THE PARHELION -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR-
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · 68/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into female protagonist and magic. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Music
- Slice of Life
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The Dawn of the Witch
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 62/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and witch. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- 13
KONOSUBA -An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into female protagonist and magic. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
TV · 2023 · 28 eps · 91/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 28 episodes. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 15
The Ancient Magus' Bride
TV · 2017 · 24 eps · 78/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into magic and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
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The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into female protagonist and magic. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Romance
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Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into witch and magic. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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Mary and The Witch's Flower
Movie · 2017 · 71/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into witch and magic. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
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Himitsu no AiPri
TV · 2024 · 51 eps · 66/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into kids and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 51 episodes. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Music
- Slice of Life
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Secrets of the Silent Witch
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians, it leans into female protagonist and magic. Fans of The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
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