A Witch's Tale: Burn the Witch Prequel Coming to Crunchyroll this December

In addition, the official website confirmed that the 0.8 prequel film will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll in both Japan and internationally simultaneously. According to the latest information, the film is expected to premiere in late December 2023, although this schedule is subject to change due to potential production issues.

Burn the Witch anime prequel film set to premiere in Japan and overseas on Saturday, December 30, 2023

Burn the Witch anime is the official adaptation of Tite Kubo’s original manga franchise of the same name. Kubo, the author and illustrator, is best known for the world-famous Bleach franchise, to which Burn the Witch is overtly connected.

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For viewers in Europe and the Americas, Crunchyroll will handle the overseas distribution, while Amazon Prime Video and Lemino will exclusively stream the film in Japan. Updates on streaming availability in other international regions will be announced on the official website in the near future. However, the exact timing of this additional distribution information has not been specified.

Exciting news! The 0.8 prequel film has just unveiled its key visual and trailer, showcasing beloved characters Ninny Spangcole, Noel Niihashi, Balgo Parks, and Osushi. Ninny and Noel are part of the Wing Bind organization, fighting supernatural creatures, while Balgo and his adorable dog Osushi are close friends with Noel. Asami Tano lends her voice to Nini, Yuina Yamada brings Noel to life, Tsuchiya Shimba voices Balgo, and Rie Hikisaka is the voice behind Osushi.

The initial Burn the Witch anime film was revealed in March 2020 and debuted in Japanese theaters in October of the same year. Upon its release in Japan, Crunchyroll streamed the film globally. The prequel film was announced in September 2023, showing a remarkably fast turnaround from the film’s announcement to its upcoming December premiere. The source material for the prologue film is a manga chapter titled “Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover.” Stay updated on all anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2023 unfolds.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of the Burn the Witch anime series, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming prequel film, which will be available on Crunchyroll this December. The prequel film, titled "Burn the Witch: 0.8," is set to explore the events leading up to the original anime series and will provide fans with a deeper understanding of the characters and their world.

I am particularly excited to see how the prequel film will expand upon the mythology of the Burn the Witch universe and provide more context for the events of the original series. The world of Burn the Witch is rich and complex, and I am eager to learn more about the history of the Wing Bind organization and the threats they face. I am also curious to see how the prequel film will develop the relationships between the characters, particularly Ninny Spangcole and Noel Niihashi, whose friendship is central to the series.