The Witch and the Beast: Episode 1 Air Date, Streaming Details, and More

Yokohama Animation Lab has produced the anime, which has already generated a lot of excitement in the anime community prior to its release. Fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing the adaptation of Kosuke Satake's dark fantasy manga series.

The Witch and the Beast Episode 1 release date and time

The Witch and the Beast Episode 1 is set to premiere on January 12, 2024, at 1:28 am JST on the TBS channel and its affiliated networks. For audiences outside Japan, the episode will be available on January 11 due to time zone differences.

Release dates and times for The Witch and the Beast episode 1 in different time zones are as follows:

Where to watch The Witch and the Beast Episode 1

A key visual from the anime (Image Yokohama Animation Lab)

Great news for fans living outside Japan! Crunchyroll has obtained the international streaming rights for The Witch and the Beast Episode 1, making it available for streaming in North, Central, and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CIS. Additionally, Plus Media Networks has secured the license to stream the series in Southeast Asia, so fans in that region can also look forward to watching it on platforms like Bilibili, iQIYI, and potentially, Netflix.

Cast and staff of The Witch and the Beast anime

A still from the anime (Image via Yokohama Animation Studios)

Before the release of The Witch and the Beast Episode 1, fans can explore the talented cast and staff behind the anime. Takayumi Hamana leads the team at Yokohama Animation Lab, with Yuichiro Momose penning the series' scripts. Natsumi Tabuchi is in charge of composing the music for the dark fantasy anime, while Horiya Iijima is responsible for character design. The opening theme, "Somonka," will be performed by the progressive J-rock band Sokoninaru, and Yoshino Nanjo will sing the ending theme song, "Hikari no Trill."

Yo Taichi, also known as Hiro Souma from the Fruit Basket series, takes on the role of Guideau in the anime. Toshiyuki Morikawa provides the voice for the deuteragonist, Ashaf, while Saori Hayami voices Phanora Christofle and Miyu Tomita portrays Helga.

The names of other cast members are here as follows:

Yoko Hikasa as Ione

Noriko Shibasaki as Mary

Ryota Oosaka as Johan

Yuu Kobayashi as Lowell

Kosei Hirota as Farmus

Kazuhiro Yamaji as The Executioner

Rintaro Nishi as Ashgan

Akira Ishida as Matt Cugat

Nozomu Sasaki as Dead Spirit Magician

What to expect in The Witch and the Beast anime

Episode 1 of The Witch and the Beast has generated a lot of excitement because of the anime's captivating storyline. This first episode will establish the mood of the story as Guideau and Ashaf arrive in a gloomy town to hunt for the Witch.

The wild girl with fangs and her partner, who carries a massive coffin, will question the townspeople to find out where the Witch is. Essentially, if the episode stays true to Kosuke Satake's dark-fantasy manga, it will start with Guideau and Ashaf embarking on their "witch hunt."

Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2024 continues.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of anime and dark fantasy, I am eagerly anticipating the release of The Witch and the Beast Episode 1. The captivating storyline, set in a gloomy town where a wild girl with fangs and her partner search for a mysterious Witch, has me intrigued and excited. The anime's unique blend of dark fantasy and adventure promises an immersive and thrilling experience. I can't wait to delve into this captivating world and witness the journey of Guideau and Ashaf as they embark on their "witch hunt."

The talented cast and staff behind The Witch and the Beast Episode 1 further elevate my excitement. Takayumi Hamana's leadership at Yokohama Animation Lab, combined with Yuichiro Momose's scriptwriting and Natsumi Tabuchi's music composition, sets the stage for an exceptional production. The voice actors, including Yo Taichi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Saori Hayami, and Miyu Tomita, bring depth and authenticity to their respective characters. The opening and ending themes, performed by Sokoninaru and Yoshino Nanjo, add another layer of intrigue and emotion to the anime.