The air is filled with magic… but it seems to come with some trouble this time. The creators of Witch Watch manga have revealed plans for an anime adaptation to be released next year. Further details about Morihito and Nico’s journey can be found here.
The announcement of the anime adaptation was accompanied by visuals, a promotional video, and information about the cast and staff. Continue reading to stay updated on all the latest developments regarding the anime adaptation.
Witch Watch: An Upcoming Anime Adaptation?
The anime adaptation of Kenta Shinohara’s Witch Watch manga is set to premiere in April 2025. The announcement was made in the latest issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, which was released on Monday. Along with the news, a visual, promotional video, and details about the cast and staff were also revealed.
Visual Unveiled
The promotional visual for the upcoming anime adaptation of Witch Watch has been released, featuring Morihito, Nico, and other main characters from the show.
🧙♀️•◦✦ːꦿ──────🪄 #WitchWatch will be made into a TV anime in April 2025✨🪄──────ꦿː✦◦•🧙♀️ Popular manga currently being serialized in #Weekly Shonen Jump #WitchWatch will be made into a TV anime in April 2025❗️ The fantastic magical comedy drawn by #Shinohara Kenta begins🪄 https://t.co/NnW0jtGHuw pic.twitter.com/ZqffexbWJs
— “Witch Watch” TV anime official | Scheduled to air in April 2025 (@WITCHWATCHanime) August 18, 2024
Promotional Video is Here!
The teaser trailer for Witch Watch anime has been unveiled. The video offers a glimpse into the plot and introduces the key characters of the series.
View the Teaser PV here-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IuckgJ7o3w
Cast and Staff Information
The details regarding the cast and staff for the highly anticipated Witch Watch anime have been officially released. Here is the information.
- Cast
Morihito Otogi | Ryota Suzuki | Toma Hiragi (Windbreaker) |
Nico Wakatsuki | Rina Kawaguchi | Ai Kamiyo (Dark Gathering) |
To him Miyao | Tomori Kusunoki | Makima (Chainsaw Man) |
Kazamatsuri himself | Kohei Amasaki | Neito Monoma (My Hero Academia) |
Magami Keigo | Kaito Ishikawa | Umi (Rent-a-Girlfriend) |
- Staff
Director | Hiroshi Ikehata | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood |
Assistant Director | Masao Kawase | Magical Destroyers |
Studio | Bibury Animation Studios | The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You |
Script | Deko Akao | Shadow Verse |
Character Design | Haruko Iizuka | Sugar Apple Fairy Tale |
Sub Character Design | Tomoki Sawa, Yoshiaki Sugimura | Witch Watch |
Art Director | Ping Xue | Citrus |
Art Setting | Masayuki Niizuma, Yuzuki Takeuchi | Mushoku Tensei Jobless Incarnation, Witch Watch |
Color Key Artist | Yuiha Ota | Great Doll |
Director of Photography | Hisashi Yonezawa | KONOSUBA-God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World 2 |
Editing | Mutsumi Takemiya | Hell’s Paradise |
Music | Yukari Hashimoto | Komi Can’t Communicate |
Sound Director | Fumiyuki Go | Bluelock |
Sound Production | Bit Grooove Promotion | Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent |
About Witch Watch
The plot revolves around Morihito and Nico, who coexist in a household filled with magical abilities. According to MANGAPlus, the story centers around Morihito, a young boy with the might of an ogre, who moves in with his childhood companion Niko, a witch-in-training. Niko’s magic often causes unforeseen chaos, and with two teenagers sharing a home… the fantastical adventures are just beginning! Kenta Shinohara, the mastermind behind WeET DANCE and Astra Lost in Space, brings us this delightful magical comedy series.
About Witch Watch
Witch Watch is a manga series that combines elements of fantasy and romantic comedy, with both the writing and illustrations being the work of Kenta Shinohara.
The plot centers around Nico Wakatsuki, a young witch apprentice who struggles with her clumsiness and often has her spells backfire. Despite this, she is deeply in love with her childhood friend Morihito, who happens to be a human-looking ogre. In order to remain close to Morihito, Nico chooses to make him her familiar, though he is initially hesitant. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the two teenagers are forced to live together. This sets the stage for their epic journey filled with Nico’s magical mishaps and Morihito’s heroic rescues.
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