WITCH WATCH
Witch Watch
What is WITCH WATCH?
Witch Watch is a supernatural comedy that blends romance, drama, and slice-of-life storytelling around two childhood friends thrown back together under extraordinary circumstances. Morihito, an ogre-descended high schooler seeking normalcy, finds his peaceful existence upended when Nico, a witch-in-training, moves in and designates him as her familiar. What follows is a chaotic mix of magical mishaps, domestic awkwardness, and genuine danger as Morihito discovers he must protect Nico from a predicted catastrophe while navigating the everyday complications of cohabitation.
The series aired during spring of 2025 and consists of twenty-five episodes total. Before the official Japanese television premiere on April 6, 2025, the show received theatrical screenings in multiple regions—North America and Europe saw an advance screening event called Witch Watch: Watch Party featuring the first three episodes in March, while Japan received a limited theatrical preview of episodes one and two alongside additional supplementary content on March 30. This staggered release approach gave international audiences and early enthusiasts a chance to experience the story before it arrived on standard broadcasting.
Witch Watch balances supernatural threats with genuine character chemistry and comedic timing, making it suitable for viewers who enjoy fantasy adventures grounded in relatable high school dynamics. The combination of humor, emotional stakes, and the romantic tension between leads creates an engaging narrative that extends well beyond typical magical-girl anime conventions.
Morihito Otogi, a high school student who comes from a lineage of ogres, enjoys a peaceful, ordinary life until his childhood friend, Nico, moves in with him. Nico is a witch-in-training, and chooses Morihito to be her familiar. While Nico is thrilled to reunite with her old friend and crush, Morihito is tasked with the perilous duty to protect her from a foretold calamity. Between the unpredictable chaos caused by Nico’s magic, and the awkwardness of sharing a home, their lives become a whirlwind of supernatural hijinks and threats. (Source: Crunchyroll) Notes: - Worldwide premiere of Episodes 1-3 titled as WITCH WATCH: WATCH PARTY before the Japanese premiere was pre-screened in advance in theaters on March 16, 2025 in North America by GKIDS Films and March 22 and 23 in Europe by Animation Digital Network. - Episodes 1-2 + a selection of stories (Cat Scout, Kanshi's Part Time Job Diaries ~ The Side Job ~, and Kan & Nico's Channel) was pre-screened in advance in theaters on March 30, 2025 in Japan. The regular TV broadcast began April 6, 2025.
Episode Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the latest episode of WITCH WATCH?
- The most recent episode is Episode 25, which aired on October 5, 2025.
- How many episodes does WITCH WATCH have?
- WITCH WATCH has 25 episodes.
- When did WITCH WATCH come out?
- WITCH WATCH premiered on April 6, 2025.
- Is WITCH WATCH finished?
- WITCH WATCH has finished airing and every episode has been released.