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The Familiar of Zero
The Familiar of Zero
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The Familiar of Zero

8.4 / 10
2006
4 seasons
49 episodes
AnimationComedyAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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Cast

Rie Kugimiya

Satoshi Hino

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Nanako Inoue

Yuka Inokuchi

Yui Horie

Tetsuo Goto

Takahiro Sakurai

Mikako Takahashi

Ayako Kawasumi

Takeshi Aono

Takuma Suzuki

Satomi Arai

Seasons

  • Louise the Zero

    1.Louise the Zero

    7.6
    03-07-200623m

    Despite being from a famous magic family, Louise has never been able to successfully cast a single spell. On the day of her familiar summoning exam, she bungles the summoning and a...

  • The Commoner Familiar

    2.The Commoner Familiar

    8.2
    10-07-200623m

    An abrupt departure from the normal life he once lead, Saito must deal with being Louise's familiar. Unhappy with the arrogance of nobles, Saito exposes Guiche's two-timing nature...

  • The Subtle Heat's Allure

    3.The Subtle Heat's Allure

    8.6
    17-07-200623m

    With his recent victory over Guiche, Saito has become semi-popular among the commoners and several nobles. Kirche in particular has chosen him as her next boyfriend. In a devious p...

  • The Maid's Crisis

    4.The Maid's Crisis

    7.0
    24-07-200623m

    Siesta is sold to a royal family from out of town, presumably to be a mistress to the head noble. Disgusted by the lack of regard that nobles have for commoners, Saito tries his be...

  • The Princess of Tristain

    5.The Princess of Tristain

    6.8
    31-07-200623m

    The yearly familiar exhibition is literally a day away and Louise is feeling rather depressed about it. Not only does Saito have nothing impressive to show off, but this year the P...

  • The Thief's True Identity

    6.The Thief's True Identity

    8.0
    07-08-200623m

    Worried that the princess may be blamed for Fouquet's theft, Louise volunteers to go out and catch her. With Kirche, Tabitha, and Saito tagging along, they travel to the last sight...

  • Louise's Part-Time Job

    7.Louise's Part-Time Job

    7.8
    14-08-200623m

    Having been concerned for the welfare of the commoners, Henrietta asks Louise and Saito to work undercover and figure out if what nobles are taking advantage of the lesser ranked c...

  • Tabitha's Secret

    8.Tabitha's Secret

    7.2
    21-08-200623m

    It's summer vacation and many students are traveling back to their families. Kirche goes along with Tabitha to her home on invitation, leaving Louise and Saito alone for once. Howe...

  • Louise's Change Of Heart

    9.Louise's Change Of Heart

    7.5
    28-08-200623m

    The lovey-dovey antics of Louise under the love potion persist to the point of freaking Saito out. In desperation, Saito demands that Montmorency create an antidote. She refuses to...

  • The Princess' Request

    10.The Princess' Request

    4.8
    04-09-200623m

    Having taken care of the love potion, a new problem arises again. This time, Princess Henrietta is to be wed to the Emperor of Germania for the sake of backing up the smaller count...

  • Louise's Marriage

    11.Louise's Marriage

    6.8
    11-09-200623m

    With the arrival of Wardes and Louise alone, they meet up with Prince Wales in a seemingly deserted church. After finishing up business, Wardes suggests to Louise that they should...

  • The Zero Secret Treasure

    12.The Zero Secret Treasure

    7.2
    18-09-200623m

    The gang has located a rare dragon, which Siesta's family has kept a map. It turns out to be a Mitsubishi Zero-sen, a Japanese aircraft use in World War II. They bring it back to t...

  • Louise of the Void

    13.Louise of the Void

    6.8
    25-09-200623m

    Cromwell launches an invasion on the day of the solar eclipse. Louise heads off to battle as Saito's chance to return home draws near.

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