Great News for Witch Fans! A New Movie is on the Way

Great News for Witch Fans! A New Movie is on the Way

The magical journey of Elaina is continuing on the big screen! During the GA Fes 2026: GA 20th Anniversary event, a brand new anime movie for Majo no Tabitabi (also known as Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina) was officially announced. This is exciting news for fans who’ve followed the series since its light novel debut.

What We Know About the Project

The movie will be produced by the same studio behind the 2020 TV anime, C2C. The original television series, which adapted Jougi Shiraishi’s adventure fantasy light novels, aired for 12 episodes in the Fall 2020 season and was streamed internationally by Funimation.

The Majo no Tabitabi light novel series has a fascinating origin story. It first appeared as an e-book on Amazon’s Kindle service back in 2014. After initial sales stalled, author Jougi Shiraishi promoted it on the 2channel VIP bulletin board, successfully building a dedicated fanbase. This led SB Creative to pick it up for print under its GA Novel label in April 2016, with illustrations by Azure. The series is still going strong, with the 24th volume released in March 2025 and the 25th volume scheduled for March 14.

Key Staff & Production Details

Here’s a quick look at the main creative forces behind the original series, which the movie will likely follow:

Role	Name	Notes / Previous Work
Original Creator (Author)	Shiraishi Jougi	Creator of the Majo no Tabitabi light novel series.
Illustrator	Azure	Artist for the Majo no Tabitabi light novels.
Manga Adaptation Artist	Nanao Itsuki	Serialized the manga adaptation from 2018 to 2024; also known for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Gaiden: Xiaolan Kaisouroku.
Animation Studio	C2C	Produced the 2020 TV anime adaptation.

The World of Majo no Tabitabi: More Than Just a Light Novel

The story has expanded beyond its original format. A manga adaptation by Nanao Itsuki ran on the Manga UP! web magazine from November 2018 to March 2024, with Square Enix publishing the sixth and final volume in July 2024.

For English-speaking fans, Yen Press licenses the light novels, with the 16th volume set for release soon. Square Enix handles the manga license, and Yen Press is also publishing the spin-off series, Inori no Kuni no Riviere (Riviere and the Land of Prayer).

Elaina’s Journey: A Brief Recap

For those new to this enchanting world, here’s what it’s all about. Since she was a child, Elaina has been captivated by the travel stories in her favorite book, especially those about the famous witch Nike. Dreaming of her own adventures, Elaina works hard to become a witch herself. After overcoming many challenges, she finally earns her witch’s credentials and sets out to explore the world.

Her journey is filled with encounters with all sorts of people, each with their own stories to tell. Through these experiences, Elaina sees the full spectrum of the world—its beauty and its darkness—beginning the legendary tale that fans have come to love.