Little Witch Academia: The Seven Words, Explained
gamerant.comThe main drive in the story ofLittle Witch academia is the revival of the Seven Words of Arcturus. These are powerful spells that hold the key to world-altering magic. To this end, Atsuko Kagari, Akko, dedicates herself to their discovery as she believes it will bring her closer to her idol Shiny Chariot.
It's revealed in Little Witch Academia, that these seven spells each hold a powerful meaning that must be fully understood before one can breathe life back into them. To make matters even more complicated only the chosen wielders of the Claiomh Solais (pronounced Clive Soulish) are able to revive the words.
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This word is translated in the show as “strive for your ideal place,” or more fully “despite whatever hardships that you may face, don’t allow yourself to give up on your dreams.” This is the first word revived by Akko, and also the first that Chariot managed to revive. This is one of the few words that Akko was not taught by another individual, instead, she learned it from her past experiences with Chariot, though she was guided in its utterance by Professor Ursula.
When uttered by a user who fully understands its meaning the Shiny Rod (aka the Claiomh Solais) transforms into a large bow with powerful multipurpose arrows. The abilities of these arrows range from powerful attacks to opening ley lines and restoring Yggdrasil.
The second word translates to “you do not get the things you dream of, you getthe things you work for.” As simple as this lesson seems, it is still difficult for Akko to learn. Viewers know that Chariot also discovered this word, but it is never revealed how. Akko herself is only able to revive it when she faces the Moon Spirit who asks her to give up on her past
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