The next big hit anime on exciting action horror series Dandadan, the streaming service has delivered quality anime at every turn. Now, a new series is preparing to make its big release, and it's bound to be the next big hit for fans.
Witch Watch is a new fantasy comedy anime developed by Bibury Animation Studios. Based on the manga of the same name by Kenta Shinohara, it follows a young witch named Nico and her familiar, an Oni named Morihito, who has vowed to protect her. The series will explore their day-to-day life as they encounter various supernatural threats while also dealing with Nico's chaotic magic as a witch-in-training. It's an amazing premise for a series, and the first major trailer has already made a ton of new fans with its amazing energy.
Witch Watch Has a Ton of Potential to Be the Next Big Anime of 2025
The Style is Perfect for a Comedy
This trailer for Witch Watch, shared on X by the anime's official , is absolutely perfect in selling what the show is about. The energy behind it feels fast-paced with jokes flying at a mile-a-minute. Plus, with a showcase of Nico casting spells, fans are able to get a grasp of the hilarious hijinks the series has in store based on how something clearly goes wrong whenever she tries. It's a perfect blend of chaos and magic that's only accentuated by a bright and colorful style that makes the adorable characters stick out among the cast.
Plus, accompanying the trailer is a glimpse at the official theme for the series. Titled "Watch Me!" by YOASOBI, it's a catchy little song that could be made even better when edited with a stellar opening credits sequence that could make it one of the best OPs of the year. There's just so much to love about this first trailer, and YOASOBI's song perfectly ties it all together with a beautiful blend of pop and cuteness. There's no doubt Netflix has something special here, and it will be exciting to see just how popular it gets once the series premieres.
Witch Watch's Official Poster Promises a Dark Turn for the Series
The Color Blending Can't Be Denied
While Witch Watch is primarily being sold as a comedy, the first major poster for the series shared on X by Netflix Anime hints that something darker is brewing in the background. It still has a wonderful blend of colors that highlights just how chaotic and fun the show will be, but the use of darker colors in the upper left with the moon shining down on the characters subtly hints that something is coming. Plus, in the trailer itself, an off-screen voice mentions that "within a year, disaster will befall Nico," so it will be interesting to see how this bubbly series shifts in tone.
The first episode of the series will debut on April 6, with new episodes expected to drop weekly. Plus, for those that don't have access to Netflix, the series will also be available via Hulu for US viewers, as well as Crunchyroll. Everything that has been revealed in both the trailer and poster has been incredible so far. If the series itself can live up to its potential, Netflix will have a huge hit on its hands, making Witch Watch a mainstay series for the streamer.
Sources: WITCH WATCH, Netflix Anime
