Witch Watch" will be adapted into a TV anime in April 2025! Kenta Shinohara of "SKET DANCE" draws a bizarre magical comedy!

Witch Watch," currently serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, will be adapted into a TV anime in April 2025.

Witch Watch" is an outlandish magical comedy manga by Kenta Shinohara of "SKET DANCE" and "Astra Beyond," which is currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" magazine. Nico, who is training to become a witch, moves in with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a high school student with demon powers. While Nico is thrilled to be reunited with her childhood friend, Morihito has a mission as a messenger to protect Nico from a prophesied disaster. Nico's magic causes unpredictable troubles, and a man and a woman living together at an early age... The days ahead are full of difficulties and wonders!

The teaser visual released with the decision to make a TV anime features Nico in the center, surrounded by Morihito, Kanshi, Keigo, and Otomu, all of whom seem to have been made smaller by Nico's magic. The teaser visual is reminiscent of the "Witch Watch" comic book design.

The teaser PV begins with an unpredictable scene in which Morichito is relaxing in his living room when Nico breaks a windowpane and barges in. The 50-second PV is full of excitement, thrills, and the bizarre, as we can easily imagine Morihito's difficult and mysterious days ahead as he gets caught up in the troubles caused by the clumsy witch Nico.

In addition, comments from the cast members who play the five announced main characters have also arrived.
Rina Kawaguchi, who plays Nico, said, "My voice will make the charm of the original Nico even cuter! I hope my voice can make her even cuter, funnier, and more attractive! I hope I can make her even cuter, funnier, and more attractive. I will do my best to spread the charm of "Witch Watch" to many more people! I will do my best! Ardent," says Ardenta Suzuki, who plays Morichito. "He is strong enough to protect Nico as an emissary, caring enough to mother her, well-informed about what he likes, and sharp-tongued, cool but actually expresses a lot of emotions. He seems cool, but in fact he has a lot of emotion. I hope I can express that "normal high school boy" who is a little calmer than others around him.

Kohei Amasaki (Kanshi), Kaito Ishikawa (Keigo), and Tomori Kusunoki (Otomu) commented on the appeal of the play, "It's really funny! When they joke around, I ask myself, "Is this really safe? The joking parts are so funny that you think, "Are the adults really going to get mad at me for this? The serious scenes are very moving. The tempo of the dialogue and the exchange of jokes and quips keeps the chain of laughter flowing. The comedy scenes as well as the love scenes make me feel so excited and my heart is pounding like a spring", "The fast-paced gags and the strange choice of words make me want to laugh out loud. There are also a lot of attractive characters full of personality, so you can enjoy every episode in a fresh way! He also said that this work has various charms such as comedy elements, tempo, and love elements that make you feel a little bit tender.

The official TV anime website ( https://WITCHWATCH-anime.com ) and official X ( @WITCHWATCHanime ) have also been released. Please look forward to more news on this outlandish magical comedy.

Teaser Visual Revealed

The visual features a large central figure of Nico, surrounded by Morichito, Kanshi, Keigo, and Otomu, all of whom seem to have been magically transformed into small figures by Nico's magic. The teaser visual is reminiscent of the "Witch Watch" comic book design.

Teaser PV release

The teaser PV begins with an unpredictable scene in which Morichito is relaxing in the living room of his house when Nico breaks the windowpane with a grand flourish and breaks in. The 50-second PV is full of excitement, thrills, and the bizarre, as we can easily imagine Morihito's difficult and mysterious days ahead as he gets caught up in the trouble that Nico, a clumsy witch, is causing.

Character and cast information revealed.

Rina Kawaguchi as Nico Wakatsuki, Yoshiaki Suzuki as Morihito Otogi, Kohei Amasaki as Kenshi Kazamatsuri, Kaito Ishikawa as Keigo Magami, and Tomori Kusunoki as Otomu Miyao.

Nico Wakatsuki cv.

A clumsy witch. She has a goofy personality and easily gets carried away when she is praised. Her dream is to become a great witch who can help others. She likes Morichito, but she still has a crush on him...?

<Rina Kawaguchi's comment
Q1: What do you find attractive about this work?
Each character is so unique and lovable, and they are all involved in comedy, battles, sometimes a little bit quiet, and sometimes a little bit in love...! I was amazed at how much fun I could have with just one work! I was surprised at how much fun I could have with just one work! And the gags created by Mr. Shinohara were so funny that I didn't think I would have to endure so much laughter during the postrecording. My stomach muscles became stronger. Thank you very much. I'm sorry, I'm limited by the number of words...! I have not talked enough at all! I would like to make one more point that I personally love! I love the cute and stylish cover of the book!

Q2: What is your enthusiasm for playing Nico Wakatsuki?
I am really, really happy to be able to play Nico. At the same time, I am very nervous! But the other senior cast members and the staff are very warm and welcoming. I love the atmosphere at the work site! I am also full of enthusiasm for the recording sessions every week. I hope my voice will bring out the charm of Nico in the original story and make her even cuter! I hope to make her even cuter, funnier, and more attractive with my voice! I hope I can make her even cuter, funnier and more attractive. And I hope to spread the charm of "Witch Watch" to many more people! I will do my best!

Q3: If you could use magic, what would be the first magic you would like to use?
I would like to be able to communicate with people I meet for the first time with a "no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.... I thought that I would be able to communicate with new people without hesitation, but after the magic wears off, I get angry with them... I think I can see a future where I sink to the bottom of the world. But, if someone else could work together with me, like the two in the original story...! If we work together, we won't be afraid, will we? I'm sure (laughs).

Morihito Otogi cv.

A descendant of demons, he is strong, serious and cool. He has been in trouble ever since Nico's arrival. He is a childhood friend of Nico and calls him "Moichan".

＜Comments by Yoshiaki Suzuki
Q1 What do you find attractive about this film?
Q1. Can you tell us what attracts you to this work? The sheer number of moves and the excellent choice of words is one of the elements that draws us in. The addition of magic, the power to change the impossible into the possible, adds even more depth to the story. Even though the story has such a strong comedic tone, it never loses sight of its main plot, which is the story of Nico's growth as a witch in training, and I feel that this is why we can enjoy both gags and serious stories.

Q2: What is your enthusiasm for playing the role of Morihito Otogi?
He is strong enough to protect Nico as a messenger and take care of him to the point of turning him into a mother, has a lot of information about the things he likes, and has a sharp sense of humor. I hope to express the "normal high school boy" who is a little calmer than others around him.
I am still a beginner in the art world, but like Morihito, I love vintage clothes. I'm going to ask Morihito to teach me a lot. I apologize in advance for my perforation of other people's lives.

Q3: If you could use your demon power, what would you like to use it for?
I am very curious about how many kilograms of dumbbells I can use to train my body just right. Also, I would like to crush rocks. I would like to smash rocks, smash rocks, smash mountains. I would like to smash something with my fists. I would like to crush something with my fists.

Kouji Kazamatsuri cv Kohei Amasaki

A tengu. Due to interspecies problems, he sees Morichito as an enemy. He is a very compassionate person and has good comic skills, so he can get along with anyone easily.

＜Comments by Kohei Amasaki
Q1: What do you find attractive about this work?
It's really funny! The funny parts are the parts that make you say, "Are you sure this is OK? Won't the adults get mad at us? The more serious scenes are very moving. It's like riding a roller coaster. After finishing the book, I feel refreshed and healthy. It is a work that makes you feel refreshed and healthy.

Q2: What is your enthusiasm for playing the role of Kazamatsuri Kenshi?
Kazamatsuri has many lines that are delivered with a lot of passion, so I try not to be too one-dimensional. It is difficult to decide whether to give priority to the nuances of the Kansai dialect or the tempo of the work. Also, I try not to laugh during recording because the other cast members' performances are so funny.

Q3: If you could use the power of a tengu, what kind of power would you like to use?
Basically, I am not good with wind. I am not good at wind because it ruins my hairstyle. Even if I have my hair done properly, the moment I go outside, it is blown away! I'm too stressed! It's too stressful! I hate it!
So when I learn to control it, I'll just let it be a nice gentle breeze around me.
He also has great comic powers, but if I could get those powers, I would like to be friends with everyone in Japan and increase the ratings of the movies I'm in.

Magami Keigo cv Kaito Ishikawa

A subculture asshole. He became friends with Morihito because Morihito "looks like him. He introduces various things that interest him on video distribution sites.

＜Comments by Kaito Ishikawa
Q1: What do you think is attractive about this work?
The fast-paced dialogue and the exchanges of jokes and jokes don't stop the chain of laughter.
Not only the comedic scenes, but also the love scenes make me feel excited and the excitement wells up like a wellspring.
I think this is the kind of romantic comedy I have always wanted to see.

Q2: What is your enthusiasm for playing the role of Caygo Magami?
I think he is basically a shy character, while playing around where he can.
I would like to play the role while being conscious of the fact that I want people to know what I think is good and the sensibility that makes it good, and that I go out of control.

Otomu Miyao cv Tomori Kusunoki

A witch from a good family. She can take the form of a cat with her transformation magic, but it dissolves when she falls asleep. She is trying to recruit Morichito as her messenger.

＜Comments by Tomori Kusunoki
Q1: What is the charm of this work?
The fast-paced gags and the strange choice of words make you want to say them out loud, and you can't help but laugh out loud with "Huh...". There are also many fascinating characters full of personality, so you can enjoy each episode in a fresh way!
You can get hooked on the show no matter which episode you watch first, and I think that's the charm of this work.

Q2: What is your enthusiasm for playing the role of Otome Miyao?
I fell in love with her at first sight because of her very cute visual, but I feel sorry for her because she sinks so vigorously on her own, and I think that is what makes her so lovable. I will do my best to express the ups and downs of her tension with a boldness that will make everything spin out of control!

(*Original comment)

[Film info.

■" Witch Watch
<Introduction
The magic is beyond your imagination!

Nico, who is training to become a witch, moves in with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a high school student with the power of a demon. While Nico is thrilled to be reunited with her childhood friend, Morihito has a mission to protect Nico from a prophesied disaster.

Nico's magic causes unpredictable troubles, and a man and a woman living together at an early age... The days ahead are full of difficulties and wonders!
Kenta Shinohara of "SKET DANCE" and "Astra in the Beyond" fame presents this bizarre magical comedy!

＜Broadcast Information
Broadcasting will begin in April 2025.

<Staff> Original story by Kenta Shinohara
Original story: Kenta Shinohara (serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump")
Director : Hiroshi Ikehata
Assistant Director : Masao Kawase
Series Composition : Deko Akao
Character Design: Haruko Iizuka
Sub-character Design: Kaeaki Sugimura, Tomoki Sawa
Art Director: Xue Ping (Kusanagi)
Art Setup: Yuzuki Takeuchi (Kusanagi), Masayuki Niizuma (Senju Kobo)
Color Design: Yuha Ota
Director of Photography: Hisashi Yonezawa
Editing: Mutsumi Takemiya
Music: Yukari Hashimoto
Sound Director: Hirotaka Gobun
Sound Production: Bit Groove Promotion
Animation Production: Vively Animation Studio

＜Cast
Nico Wakatsuki: Rina Kawaguchi
Morihito Otogi: Yoshiaki Suzuki
Kazamatsuri Satoshi: Kohei Amasaki
Keigo Magami: Kaito Ishikawa
Otomu Miyao: Tomori Kusunoki

Official website: https://WITCHWATCH-anime.com
Official X: @WITCHWATCHanime

Original Story Information
Witch Watch
Author: Kenta Shinohara (serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump")
Serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump

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