What’s Cooking with Champignon no Majo?
Fantasy fans, get ready! The television anime adaptation of Champignon no Majo (also known as Champignon Witch) has dropped some exciting new details, including an additional cast member, more staff info, and a second promotional video. The wait is almost over—the anime is scheduled to premiere with a special one-hour broadcast on January 9 at 1:58 a.m. on TBS, before rolling out to BS11 and AT-X.
A Fresh Voice Joins the Adventure
The cast gains a new member with voice actor Chiba Shouya stepping into the role of Henri. Chiba is known for his work in series like Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun, so expect some seasoned talent bringing this character to life.
Meet the Creative Crew
The behind-the-scenes team for Champignon no Majo is shaping up to be a solid group of industry pros. Here’s a quick look at the newly announced staff members and their credentials:
| Role | Staff Member | Notable Previous Work |
|---|---|---|
| Art Director | Iijima Yukiko | Azumanga Daiou The Animation |
| Background Art | Wonderland | — |
| Color Design | Shimakata Ayako | Let’s Play: Quest-darake no My Life |
| Director of Photography | Imaizumi Hideki | Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu |
| Sound Director | Imaizumi Yuuichi | Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata |
| Sound Production | Glovision | — |
| Editing | Sakurai Takashi | Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? |
| Music | Hama Takeshi | Maoyuu Maou Yuusha |
| Music Production | Nichion | — |
Directing the Magic
Leading the charge is director Kubo Yousuke, who previously worked on Madougushi Dahliya wa Utsumukanai. He’s teamed up with series composer Kakihara Yuuko (familiar to fans of Ao no Hako) and character designer Matsumoto Miki (known for Summertime Render). The animation production is a collaboration between studios Typhoon Graphics and Qzil.la.
Roots in the Manga World
This series comes from the mind of Tachibana Higuchi, who many will remember as the creator of the popular Gakuen Alice. Champignon no Majo started its serialization on the Manga Park app and website back in October 2019. The manga has been steadily releasing volumes, with the sixth one published in December 2024 and the seventh volume already set for release on January 20.
Stay Updated
This information was officially revealed via the animate Times website. With the premiere just around the corner, keep an eye out for more updates on this enchanting fantasy tale!
