Witch Watch
Witch Watch
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Witch Watch

7.7
Yr 2025
Rt 24m
Status Returning Series
Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

A diligent teen winds up living with his spunky childhood friend, a trainee witch, to protect her from a dire prophecy. But can they survive high school?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 90 /100

Critics are warmly welcoming the anime adaptation of Witch Watch, hailing it as an exceptionally hilarious and charming experience. Reviewers highlight the show's effortless ability to generate big laughs through whimsical silliness, enchanting tone, and well-crafted character dynamics.

Much of the praise centers on the clever integration of magic into the comedy. Outlets note that the physical gags and comedic timing are executed to perfection, turning magical mishaps and character quirks into consistent laugh-out-loud moments.

“Witch Watch is the funniest anime I’ve seen all year”

“Possessing an abundance of silliness, Witch Watch effortlessly charms with its big laughs and hilarious character dynamics.”

“a Ridiculously Enchanting Experience for Anime Fans to Catch in Theaters”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
US • UK • CA
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
US • UK • CA
Netflix Standard with Ads
US • CA • UK
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Netflix
UK • US • CA
Hulu
US
Why fans love it

Witch Watch blends high school comedy with the unpredictable nature of magic. The series prioritizes the friction between everyday teen problems and the chaotic manifestations of spells, turning standard classroom scenarios into exercises in managed disaster. Ryota Suzuki anchors the tone by balancing the urgency of a prophecy with the mundane stakes of teenage life.

The show pulls from its manga roots to lean into a rhythmic, episodic structure that favors humor over heavy drama. It treats magic as a disruptive force rather than a mystical burden, allowing for a lighthearted take on the slice of life genre. By focusing on the interplay between the lead characters, the animation highlights the absurdity inherent in trying to maintain a normal social life while hiding powers from classmates.

Production Board

Crew

Theme Song Performance
Tsumiki Ayase
3D Director
Kou Koui
Key Animation
Yuiro Toshima Zhai Mao
Art Designer
Masayuki Niitsuma Michika Kurematsu
Original Music Composer
Yukari Hashimoto
Supervising Animation Director
Kaishū Sugimura
Art Direction
Xue Ping
Animation Director
Yang Guoqing
Production Assistant
Daisuke Yoneda
Assistant Director
Masao Kawase
Sound Recordist
Mai Yasuda
Series Director
Hiroshi Ikehata
Music Arranger
THREEE Hikaru Yamamoto
Character Designer
Yuki Sawa
Executive Producer
Masanori Yumiya
Color Designer
Yuiha Ohta
Producer
Hiroyuki Aoi Yurie Uehara Yuki Ogasawara Yunosuke Uno Yoshiteru Maeda
Editorial Coordinator
Mami Ogawa Kazumasa Ohno
Sound Director
Fumiyuki Go
Sound Effects
Yuka Kazama
Online Editor
Ikuya Hirano
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

witch magic high school romcom romance slice of life based on manga school life shounen anime japanese high school urban fantasy high school life
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 06, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
50