Witch Watch Anime Drops Exciting Updates for Second Cour: New Cast, Theme Songs, and Promo Details!
Great news for fans of Witch Watch! The official website for the television anime adaptation of Shinohara Kenta’s popular manga has just unveiled a bunch of exciting details regarding the show’s second cour. We’ve got information on brand new cast members joining the magic, fresh theme songs, and even a mention of a second promotional video (though we won’t be showing it here).
The anime series, based on Shinohara Kenta’s supernatural comedy manga, kicked off its broadcast on April 6 at 5:00 p.m. across MBS and TBS’s 28 stations, bringing the quirky world of magical protectors and their charges to life.
Meet the New Voices!
Two talented voice actors are joining the cast for the second cour. Check out who they are and who they’ll be playing:
| Character | Voice Actor | Notable Role (from original text) |
| :————– | :—————– | :—————————————– |
| Rui Fujiki | Youhei Azakami | Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru |
| Miharu Kiryuu | Yuuki Wakai | Kakegurui |
Catchy New Theme Songs!
Get ready for some new tunes accompanying the second part of the season! The anime will feature a fresh opening and ending theme:
The opening theme, titled “Tokihanate!”, is performed by singer Hashimero. Meanwhile, the rock band yutori will be handling the ending theme with their song “Tsuki to Watashi no Kakurenbo”. The original news source mentioned that the opening theme is previewed in the latest promotional video.
Behind the Scenes: The Staff Bringing it to Life
The creative team at Bibuary Animation Studios is working hard on the series. Here are some of the key staff members:
| Role | Name | Studio | Notable Work (from original text) |
| :—————– | :————– | :———————- | :————————————— |
| Director | Hiroshi Ikehata | Bibuary Animation Studios | Tonikaku Kawaii |
| Series Composition | Deko Akao | Bibuary Animation Studios | Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru |
| Character Design | Haruko Iizuka | Bibuary Animation Studios | Horimiya |
| Music Composition | Yukari Hashimoto | Bibuary Animation Studios | Maoujou de Oyasumi |
About the Original Manga
The Witch Watch manga, created by Shinohara Kenta, first began serialization in Weekly Shounen Jump back in February 2021. As of recently, the 21st volume was published on April 4, with the 22nd volume scheduled for release on July 4.
Read it in English!
For fans outside of Japan, VIZ Media is simulpublishing the manga in English on their Shounen Jump website. The 14th digital volume was released on May 27.
