“Witch Watch Drops Magical New Trailer Featuring YOASOBI’s Catchiest Anime Theme Yet! “
The upcoming anime adaptation of Witch Watch has unveiled a new trailer featuring the opening theme “Watch me!” by YOASOBI, one of Japan’s biggest music acts. The series will hit theaters in North America on March 16 before its April 6 streaming debut.
About the Opening Song
Written specifically for Witch Watch, “Watch me!” captures main character Nico’s romantic feelings for her childhood friend, Morihito.
“I love Nico-chan as a character, and I think the song expresses her cuteness,” shared Ayase, YOASOBI’s composer.
📖 What Is Witch Watch About?
Based on Kenta Shinohara’s (Sket Dance) hit manga, Witch Watch is a magical rom-com following Nico, a teenage witch, and her Ogre familiar Morihito, who must protect her from a dire prophecy. With a witch-in-training and a powerful Ogre under one roof… what could go wrong?
Key Details:
- Global Theatrical Premiere (Witch Watch: Watch Party)
- North America: March 16 (GKIDS)
- Asia: March 18 (Tropics)
- Europe: March (ADN)
- Korea: March 21 (Aniplus)
- Streaming on: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Aniplus, ADN, and Tropics (April 6)
Studio & Team:
- Studio: Bibury Animation Studios (The Quintessential Quintuplets)
- Director: Hiroshi Ikehata (FLCL Progressive)
- Character Designs: Haruko Iizuka (Horimiya)
- Music: Yukari Hashimoto (A Sign of Affection)
The original manga has over 3 million copies in circulation and continues to be serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Witch Watch is set to be a hilarious and spellbinding rom-com that will leave fans in stitches week after week! Who’s excited?
