Croix Meridies is a new magic teacher introduced from episode 14 of Little Witch Academia. She is known for her advanced thinking and many achievements in modern magic development. An alumna of Luna Nova and former classmate of Chariot, Croix invented cool magical technology like the Sorcery Solution System (SSS) and other gadgets. She can be friendly and confident, quickly earning respect from others. However, she also has a mysterious connection to Chariot and later is revealed as the main antagonist behind many troubles at Luna Nova. Croix’s inventions and ambition drive her good intentions in twisted ways, making her a complex and interesting character.
Croix wears a bright white dress and a red cape, making her look flashy and energetic.
Her theatrical way of speaking and flamboyant style remind people of the famous Shiny Chariot.
Currently, she flies using her own designed magical drone unit, not a traditional broom.
Croix is modern-thinking and full of self-confidence.
She is friendly and approachable, always ready to solve problems and support students.
However, she can also be cunning and has a secretive side, especially with Chariot.
Her mad scientist side makes her willing to push limits and use risky experiments if it means reaching her goals.
Croix is a graduate of Luna Nova, and was once a quiet, somewhat plain student.
She put her heart into studying magic and succeeded in new kinds of magical energy conversion.
Her achievements made her win several prizes, including the title "Witch of the Moonlight."
She was very close to Chariot (real name Chariot du Nord) during school days.
After school, Croix became a top researcher in magic technology and brought this "Magictronics" back to Luna Nova as a teacher.
Croix is a talented inventor and magic scientist.
She created the SSS (Sorcery Solution System), a special tool that helps use magic more efficiently.
She also made the Leyline Router, which lets people use magic outside leystone areas, and magic-powered tablets and cleaning drones.
She can control a group of small cube-shaped familiars which can combine and change form.
Her experiments include powerful magical fuel that collects negative emotions from people.
Croix and Chariot were very close friends at Luna Nova.
They both dreamed of using Grand Triskellion magic to change the world.
Croix motivated Chariot with the famous words, "Your believing heart is your magic."
But their friendship broke when magic chose Chariot over Croix, leading to jealousy and a falling out.
Croix is jealous of Chariot and even tries to hurt her, but deep inside she still cares a lot.
She gets along well with students like Atsuko "Akko" Kagari, who admires Croix, but also sometimes uses Akko to push her own plans.
Veteran teachers like Anne Finnelan distrust Croix’s technology, but most staff and students respect her.
The name "Croix" means "cross" in French, and her full early concept name "Croix du Sud" means "Southern Cross."
Her last name "Meridies" also hints at "south."
Croix actually appears in episode 3, shown as a past champion of the broom relay—though she does not fly brooms anymore.
She was once a shy, glasses-wearing student.
Her character resembles Diana Cavendish in how both were brilliant, passionate about magic, and pressured by expectations.
Her relationship with Chariot mirrors now the bond between Diana and Akko.
Croix loves cup ramen, often shown eating it during her research.
- "Your believing heart is your magic." (This was first said to encourage Chariot.)
- Croix sometimes tells Akko, "You have great potential... but you need more courage."
- She praises Chariot: "Even if some criticize Chariot, her role in the magical world is very important."
Croix Arrives at Luna Nova
Croix joins Luna Nova as a new teacher with many magical inventions and ideas.
At first, traditionalist teachers like Anne Finnelan are against her changes, but she solves a major fairy strike with her inventions.
With government support, Croix gets her own research lab in the New Moon Tower.
Rising Tension with Chariot
Croix and Chariot (now Ursula Callistis) share a complicated past as close friends and rivals.
They both once wanted to unlock the Grand Triskellion.
But the magical staff Clausrath chooses Chariot instead of Croix.
Croix pretends to be happy for Chariot but grows jealous watching her struggle under Shiny Chariot’s fame.
Out of jealousy, Croix uses Chariot’s show as a test for her experimental "Dream Fuel Spirit," ending their friendship.
Becoming the Antagonist
In the second half of Little Witch Academia, most mysterious problems are actually caused by Croix.
She does experiments to gather negative emotions to power her Noir Fuel Spirit.
She manipulates students like Akko, sending her into dangerous situations.
Croix is cold and willing to sacrifice innocent people for her experiments, acting as a true mad scientist.
Ultimate Confrontation and Change
Croix finishes the Noir Fuel Spirit and brings back the Grand Triskellion in Arcturus Forest.
But the magic can’t work without Clausrath.
Her invention gets out of control, turning into a giant beast powered by hate.
Chariot saves her, and Akko and her friends stop the rampage.
Realizing her mistakes, Croix helps defend them in the final battle, using her magic to protect Akko’s group.
After the battle, Croix is forgiven.
She promises to find a cure for the curse on Chariot and leaves under guard, at peace with her old friend.
Croix mostly eats cup ramen in her lab, either because she loves it or because she forgets to eat when focused on research.
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