Hi! Help me find my core anime franchise (sort of got into anime later in life)

I like fantasy stories especially with magic/mages. Art style is a huge thing for me too.

A character with glasses is a huge plus. A gay ship is also a huge huge bonus.

Awesome female leads/side characters are great.

Thank you so much for your suggestions!!

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FeefuWasTaken2026-02-01 23:41

Frieren and dungeon mesh seem like must watches for you. Secrets of the silent witch is also likely up your alley, and next season witch hat atiler will start Airing

ResidentScreamer_2026-02-02 06:33

I'm already watching Frieren and I love it! I think I might consider The Silent Witch, thanks!!!

roryteller2026-02-01 23:56

Magic and glasses: Wistoria: Wand and Sword (the main character wears glasses and is a swordsman in a magic school)

Magic, glasses, and gay ship: currently airing Isekai Office Worker (lead guy wears glasses and has a Thing with a guy who can do magic)

Magic, glasses, female lead and gay ship: Cardcaptor Sakura (it's a magical girl show, but there's a side ship between two guys and one of them wears glasses)

Fantasy with female lead: Moribito, Yona of the Dawn, Frieren, Secrets of the Silent Witch, Slayers

ResidentScreamer_2026-02-02 06:44

The first one sounds interesting tbh 0-0

The second one, I know but, it's still fairly new, right?

roryteller2026-02-02 07:59

Yeah like I said Isekai Office Worker is currently airing, less than halfway through the season.