'Witch Watch' Anime Announcement, Teaser Reveal, Cast, Release Date, And More

Just recently today, the official website for the manga 'Witch Watch' just recently posted that an anime adaptation for the manga is in the works. The comedy-romance series also got a teaser visual uploaded on YouTube which can be watched here.

For those that have followed the manga and are looking to consume more 'Witch Watch' content, or those that just want a romance series with a nice blend of comedy and fantasy, here are some of the details you should know.

Plot Details Of The Anime 'Witch Watch'

VIZ Media, the publishers of the English translation of the manga, have described it with the following summary. "Morihito Otogi's family is descended from a long line of ogre familiars, and he has the inhuman strength to prove it. One day, his father comes to him with the life-changing news that he is to become the familiar of his childhood friend, the teenage witch Nico. He is to live under the same roof with her and protect her from anything and anyone that may attempt to harm her. Meanwhile, Nico is excited to get to live with the love of her life, even if her crush is one-sided. Morihito is so serious about his duties to protect her that any romance is going to be an uphill battle. But he has every reason to be serious, as Nico has a prophecy of doom hanging over her head!"

Cast And Crew Behind 'Witch Watch'

Hiroshi Ikehata will be directing the series alongside assistant director Masao Kawase. The anime will be produced at Bilbury Animation Studios, with Ping Xue acting as art director, Yukari Hashimoto as music composer, and Mutsumi Takemiya as the editor.

The cast list of voice actors includes Nico Wakatsuki, Morihito Otogi, Kanshi Kazamatsuri, Keigo Magami, and Nemu Miyao.

When Can I Watch 'Witch Watch'

While no specific release date has been given for the rom-com, Witch Watch anime series will be available to watch from April 2025.