The Familiar of Zero (2006)
A clumsy magic-user accidentally summons a normal Tokyo teen, leading to whimsical, broad comedy and adventure.
Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière’s name is so long and her spell-casting skills are so poor that everyone at the Tristain Academy of Magic just calls her “Louise the Zero.” Louise’s humiliation only increases during an important second-year test, she inexplicably summons Saito Hiraga, a totally normal teenager from Tokyo. Now she’s stuck with him and Saito’s stuck with the lousy life of being a familiar.
How intense is The Familiar of Zero?
The Familiar of Zero has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs broad. Rated TV-14.
What The Familiar of Zero feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Familiar of Zero
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Is The Familiar of Zero for you?
Is The Familiar of Zero scary?
No. The Familiar of Zero is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Familiar of Zero gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Familiar of Zero sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Familiar of Zero OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Familiar of Zero?
Episodes run about 23m.
Where can I stream The Familiar of Zero?
The Familiar of Zero is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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