History Anime / OccultAcademy

* AdaptationalDistillation: Compared to the anime, the Nostradamus Key and the resulting apocalypse are different to fit within the manga's one-volume run. In the former, [[spoiler:the meeting between adult Fumiaki and child Fumiaki]] causes aliens to invade from another dimension; in the latter, [[spoiler:Maya's presence cause Mikaze to sell her soul to a demon and have it destroy the world]].

* AdaptationalContextChange: Compared to the anime, the Nostradamus Key (and the apocalypse it triggers) is different in the manga. In the former, [[spoiler:the meeting between adult Fumiaki and child Fumiaki causes aliens to invade from another dimension]]; in the latter, [[spoiler:Maya's presence cause Mikaze to sell her soul to a demon and have it destroy the world]].

* AdaptationalContextChange: Compared to the anime, the Nostradamus Key is different in the manga. In the former, it's [[spoiler:the meeting between adult Fumiaki and child Fumiaki]]; in the latter, it's instead [[spoiler:Maya]].

* BrainwashedAndCrazy: [[spoiler:Once Mikaze reveals herself as a black mage, the locals near Waldstein Academy are revealed to have been victims of this by her, which explains why they were essentially ignoring her makeout session with Fumiaki. Maya's friends discover them forming a mob, and Kozue even becomes one of them offscreen. Thankfully, the spell in Junichiro's notebook frees them.]]

* AdaptationalVillainy: An inversion. [[spoiler:Mikaze the black mage is far less villainous in the manga than she is in the anime; the manga's general comedic tone omits any possible body count, and the Mothman and demon she summoned are dealt with before they can victimize

* AllMythsAreTrue: Aliens, Ghosts, Psychics, U.M.As, magic spells, [[spoiler:hidden Pyramids in Japan, TheWorldTree, Mothmen]] ... The only thing preventing this from becoming a FantasyKitchenSink is a vague explanation [[spoiler:about the Academy being a dimensional nexus]]...[[spoiler:Although its later explained that the Mothmen, the Polstergeist and the Chupacabras were all summoned by Mikaze]].

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:The alien invasion is thwarted by adult Fumiaki sending them and himself through the dimensional rift after taking the spoon his mother tucked in his child self's jacket (the light novel further reveals that he had {{Depower}}ed his child self by taking the latter's psychic powers), a victory that required the sacrifices of him, Chihiro, and her familiar. Maya's father finds himself in the new timeline with the memories of the BadFuture, and is called home by Maya. Said home's nameplate is "Uchida", and three plates of curry have been set at the dinner table.]]

* DemotedToExtra: Chihiro's assistant only gets one scene in the manga, and doesn't even appear in the climax to [[spoiler:fight alongside her, Maya, Fumiaki, and Junichiro]].

** As a result of being DemotedToExtra, [[spoiler:Chihiro's assistant becomes this. (Considering the spell in the climax destroys evil in its vicinity, this was probably for the best.)]]

** [[spoiler:In the manga adaptation, Mikaze was this rather then being full on evil.]]

* BrainwashedAndCrazy: [[spoiler:In the manga adaptation, Mikaze is revealed to have sold her soul to a demon and wanted the world destroyed under the ''very'' mistaken belief that Maya's child self was the daughter of Fumiaki and Maya.]]

* FunnySpoon: Bunmei defeats the alien invaders with a spoon.

* ExpressiveAccessory: Smile's smiley-face badge tends to mimic Smile's expressions.

** Mikaze is shown to show up every time Fumiaki tries to get close to Maya. Later in the series, she begins doing it on cue and it's almost glaring on how serendipitous she makes it look. [[spoiler:Turns out, she's trying to lure him into betraying Maya in order to open a portal to Hell]]
** Chihiro's attraction to Fumiaki is shown to be rather out of character for her, as her demeanor towards others doesn't quite show how innocent and frankly childish this attraction is. [[spoiler:Considering she is a white mage, she sees Fumiaki's true self and has nothing but praise for it]].

* GenreSavvy: Maya. When the others cheer her on to rescue Ami, she replies with [[ThisIsThePartWhere "In the movies, everyone who says those lines dies."]] None of them do, but it freaks them out nonetheless.

* TheGreys: One descends from the spaceship [[spoiler:and is actually JK in disguise.]]

* TookALevelInBadass: [[spoiler:Fumiaki takes one near the tail-end of the final episode when the aliens start to invade Earth, resulting in him changing from a [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap slightly redeemed protagonist]] to a [[BigDamnHeroes big damn hero]].]]

* TrailersAlwaysSpoil: [[spoiler:The preview for episode 11 shows something quite surprising -- [[OurHeroIsDead Maya's apparent death]].]] Of course, [[spoiler:it was faked. NeverTrustATrailer]].

* {{Tsuchinoko}}: Several shorts exclusive to the DVDs center around a pet tsuchinoko kept by Maya and Ami.

* WardrobeFlawOfCharacterization: Fumiaki constantly wears an avocado-green suit that is glaringly a couple of sizes too big for him, while his pants are tailored for a man with shorter legs; even his shirt underneath doesn't quite fit and he doesn't color-match his socks to any other part of the suit ''or his shoes''. This is [[RuleOfSymbolism meant to symbolize]] how ill-fitted he is for the portentous mission he has to carry out and how out of his element he is. It also shows him to be rather young in mind and heart, in spite of being physically the oldest main character. It's rather telling how little his head looks compared to his jacket's shoulder pads, making him look like a boy in a borrowed suit.

* YouAreNumberSix: Fumiaki is literally number six. The first five fared poorly...

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:The alien invasion is thwarted by adult Fumiaki sending them and himself through the dimensional rift after taking the spoon his mother tucked in his child self's jacket (the light novel further reveals that he had {{Depower}}ed his child self by taking the latter's psychic powers), a victory that required the sacrifices of him, Chihiro, and her familiar.

* BitchInSheepsClothing: [[spoiler:Mikaze.]]

* BoomHeadshot: Ami's dad manages to decapitate a chupacabra in episode 8...using a [[ImprovisedWeapon nailgun.]]
* BrainwashedAndCrazy: [[spoiler:Mikaze in the manga version who was being possessed by an evil spirit. Doubles as SparedByTheAdaptation as well.]]

* CarFu: Ami's dad does this in episode 12.

* TheCavalry: "The SDF is here", JustInTime...[[spoiler:Again, Smile and JK in episode 4.]]

** [[spoiler:In episode 6, Maya sees Fumiaki's memories of his tortured childhood and the alien invasion of the Earth. To the former, she can relate entirely seeing how her father neglected her in favor of his work, and the latter is enough for her to start taking Fumiaki seriously.]]
** [[spoiler:Fumiaki]] One incredibly well executed example, through all his hardships and misfortunes in the series, and a lot of soul searching in the last episode, it's completely credible his transformation from zero to hero.
* ChekhovsGun: The notebook that Maya's father left for her protects her from evil; [[spoiler:it's the first thing Mikaze tries to destroy to foil Maya, and it's the very key to destroy Mikaze in the end]].

* SparedByTheAdaptation: [[spoiler:Mikaze in the manga adaption, which reveals she was possessed by an evil spirit. Likewise Chihiro.]]
* SpiritWorld: [[spoiler:The Afterlife is a very personal thing]].
* SpitTrailKiss: Mikaze does not let up on the tongue [[spoiler:while leading on Fumiaki to kill Maya.]]

* StageMom: [[spoiler:Fumiaki's mother, who exploited his spoon bending at the expense of everything else.]]

* SupernaturalPhone: The cell phone Maya swipes, from Fumiaki, has the ability to identify the [[ArtifactOfDoom "Nostradamus Key"]] with its camera function. Said artifact [[spoiler:will trigger an alien invasion that results in TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt.]]

* ThemeMusicPowerUp: The OP plays when [[spoiler:Fumiaki defeats the aliens and saves the world.]]

* TimeTravel: Despite seeming like a major theme, it only only plays a pivotal role in the beginning, and at the end.

* TokyoIsTheCenterOfTheUniverse: Averted. The series is set Nagano Prefecture which is well west of Tokyo.
* TomatoInTheMirror: [[spoiler:Fumiaki ''is'' Nostradamus's Key!]]

* TookALevelInBadass: [[spoiler:Fumiaki took one near the tail-end of the final episode when the aliens started to invade Earth, resulting in him changing from a [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap slightly redeemed protagonist]] to a [[BigDamnHeroes big damn hero]].]]

* TrailersAlwaysSpoil: [[spoiler:The preview for episode 11 shows something freaking surprising -- [[OurHeroIsDead Maya's apparent death.]]]] Of course, [[spoiler:it was faked. NeverTrustATrailer]].

* TrueCompanions: Even without Maya, Team Occult Academy (Ami, Kozue, Smile, JK and maybe Fumiaki) agrees to stick together and not let the world end.

* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler:Mikaze at the end. Its starts off rather subtle as she blasts Fumiaki with spells. But he just keeps getting up, she then realizes that the sealing spells is taking effect and starts getting desperate to stop him. But when its obvious her powers aren't working, she tries to move in for a close assault but its far too late and she barely has time to lose it before Maya and Fumiaki finish the sealing spell and send her packing.]]
* WardrobeFlawOfCharacterization: Fumiaki constantly wears an avocado-green suit that is [[https://rei.animecharactersdatabase.com/images/2450/Fumiaki_Uchida.jpg glaringly a couple of sizes too big for him]], while his pants are tailored for a man with shorter legs, even his shirt underneath doesn't quite fit and he doesn't color-match his socks to any other part of the suit ''or his shoes''; this is [[RuleOfSymbolism meant to symbolize]] how ill-fitted he is for the portentous mission he has to carry out and how out of his element he is. It also shows him to be rather young in mind and heart, in spite of being physically the oldest main character. It's rather telling how little his head looks compared to his jacket's shoulder pads, making him look like a boy in a borrowed suit.
* WasItAllALie: [[spoiler:Fumiaki had a moment of realization after Mikaze's reveal/betrayal.]]

* WifeHusbandry: Inverted. [[spoiler:It's pretty strongly implied that Maya eventually marries the young Fumiaki.]]
* WitchHunt: [[spoiler:Mikaze's friends, who look like a black palette swap of the KKK. They say that Maya is a witch and Waldstein is her den of evil. Though considering Mikaze's a witch herself.... That said, they were all BrainwashedAndCrazy.]]

* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: [[spoiler:During the fight against Mikaze, Maya gets a picture of her with the futuristic phone and think she is the Nostradamus Key. Fumaki and she manage to kill her and all seems well... but the future hasn't changed.]]

There exists a manga adaptation by Kei Toru that [[BroadStrokes loosely retells the main plot]], a set of four shorts bundled with the DVD/Blu-Ray release involving a young Maya and Ami taking care of a tsuchinoko, and a light novel spinoff written by the scriptwriters where each chapter focuses on a different character in the cast.

US residents may legally watch this series at [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/occult-academy Crunchyroll.]]

!!Tropes:

* {{Odango}}: Chihiro's hairstyle.

* PersonalSeals: As principal, Maya uses the school's seal on various bits of paperwork. In one episode, Fumiaki files a request to allow Mikaze's shop to sell bread at the school, which Maya refuses to stamp. She throws the seal at him hard enough to leave a mark on his forehead and enough ink to be transferred to the paper (albeit, technically, this would make the seal appear flipped on the paper).

* AscendedToAHigherPlaneOfExistence: Akari in episode 10, where she finally meets Santa.

* LetsGetDangerous: Several characters portray this trope, most notably Chihiro and Fumiaki at the end. Prior to this they both seemed like [[ButtMonkey Butt Monkeys]].

* MiniDressOfPower: Maya

* BarbieDollAnatomy: Averted. The LensFlareCensor may be in effect, but the shadows from the light aren't. Look closely when Fumiaki lands; the shadow of his wang can be seen. May also count as a case of GettingCrapPastTheRadar.

* ZettaiRyouiki: With the focus on legs, especially Maya's, it's hard to miss it.

* BaitAndSwitchBoss: [[spoiler:Chihiro is set up as this throughout the whole series as she spies on Maya and seems to show disapproval at her actions. Then Episode 11 hits and we find out [[ReverseMole she was an ally all along]] and that [[BewareTheNiceOnes sweet innocent Mikaze]] is the true BigBad.]]

* ConspicuousCG: All background extras. It looks fine from far away, but it's rather distracting when they're maybe ten feet from foreground characters. Any instance of a car also tends to be animated through this method.

* ReverseRelationshipReveal: Among the people Fumiaki interacts with, there's Chihiro, a suspicious character who spies on the heroine, Maya, and has an unwanted crush on Fumiaki. Then there's the sweet Mikaze, who is presented as the Betty to the Maya's Veronica. It turns out Chihiro was GoodAllAlong and trying to protect Maya and the innocent Mikaze is actually a HornyDevil and the BigBad.

* {{Adorkable}}: Kozue

* HairDecorations: Maya and her Alice band.

* WardrobeFlawOfCharacterization: Fumiaki constantly wears an avocado-green suit that is [[http://www.cosplayisland.co.uk/files/costumes/961/27824/chara_fumiaki.jpg glaringly a couple of sizes too big for him]], while his pants are tailored for a man with shorter legs, even his shirt underneath doesn't quite fit and he doesn't color-match his socks to any other part of the suit ''or his shoes''; this is [[RuleOfSymbolism meant to symbolize]] how ill-fitted he is for the portentous mission he has to carry out and how out of his element he is. It also shows him to be rather young in mind and heart, in spite of being physically the oldest main character. It's rather telling how little his head looks compared to his jacket's shoulder pads, making him look like a boy in a borrowed suit.

* ShaggySearchTechnique: Fumiaki is a master of this.

* AscendedToAHigherPlaneOfExistence: Akari in episode 10, in a [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming very touching scene]] where she finally meets Santa.

* AllJustADream: Elaborate HappyPlace illusions rarely work on the GenreSavvy.