The Witch and the Beast: Unveiling Release Date, Theme Songs, and Exciting New Trailer!
The Witch and the Beast anime mesmerizes fans with a captivating new trailer and stunning key visual, unveiling the highly anticipated release date of January 11, 2024 Delve into a world of enchantment as the talented cast and exceptional staff bring this magical tale to life
The Witch and the Beast anime revealed a new promotional video and key visual on Monday, December 18, 2023. The announcement included the show's release date, broadcast details, theme song artists, and additional cast. According to the official announcement, the anime will premiere on January 11, 2024.
Based on the dark fantasy manga of the same name by Kousake Satake, The Witch and the Beast anime is highly anticipated. The manga initially began serialization on Young Magazine the 3rd before switching to Monthly Young Magazine. As of now, 10 volumes have been published.
The Witch and the Beast anime will be released on January 11, 2024
The official website and X (formerly Twitter) handle for The Witch and the Beast anime released a new trailer on December 18, revealing that the anime is scheduled to premiere on January 11, 2024, on TBS, BS11, and other channels in Japan. Global audiences will be able to stream the episodes on Crunchyroll.
The promotional video introduces new characters and teases the anime's action-packed fantasy plot, generating excitement among fans. The trailer concludes with the announcement of the release date, following a series of impressive action sequences.
A screenshot from the anime (Image via Yokohama Animation Lab)
In addition to announcing the premiere date, the promotional video also unveiled details about the anime's opening and ending theme songs. The opening song, Soumonka, is performed by the renowned Japanese rock band, Soku ni Naru, while the ending theme, Hikari no Trill, or Trill of Light, is sung by Yoshino Nanjo.
The six new additional cast members have also been revealed, with Miyu Tomita, known for her role as Karane in the 100 Girlfriends anime, taking on the character of Helga Velvet, and Rintaro Nishi playing the role of Magic Sword Ashugan.
The anime's new key visual (Image via Yokohama Animation Lab)
Akira Ishida has been added to the cast as Matt Cougar, and Kazuhiro Yamaji, known for his role as Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan, will play the Executioner in this anime. Joining them are Kousei Hirota as Farmas and Yu Kobayashi as Lowell, who were also announced as new cast members.
In addition to the trailer, The Witch and the Beast anime has revealed a new key visual. The stunning illustration showcases Phanora Christofle, a member of the Demon Sound Church, and her assistant, Johan, set against a backdrop of clear blue sky and buildings, creating anticipation for the series.
Cast and staff for The Witch and the Beast anime
A still from the in the anime (Image via Yokohama Animation Lab)
Yokohama Animation Lab is producing the anime The Witch and the Beast, directed by Takayumi Hamana with scripts written by Yuichiro Momose. Natsumi Tabuch is composing the series' music and Hiroya Iijima is designing the characters.
As previously announced, Yo Taichi stars as Guideau, while Toshiyuki Morikawa, known for his role as Julius Novachrono in Black Clover, plays Ashaf's character. Yoko Hikasa voices Ione, and Noriko Shibasaki portrays Mary.
The names of other cast members are here as follows:
Hidenobu Kiuchi as Reuben Cole
Junko Minagawa as Keira Haines
Atsushi Kousaka as Shulk
Takuma Terashima as Loran
Saori Hayami as Phanora Christolfe
Ryota Ohsaka as Loran
Nozomu Sasaki as Dead Spirit Magician
Hozumi Goda as Jeff Enker
Guideau, as seen in the anime (Image via Yokohama Animation Lab)
In the anime "The Witch and the Beast," the story takes place in a dark fantasy town where Guideau, a feral girl, and Ashraf, a man carrying a coffin, arrive. They soon discover that the town is under the control of a powerful witch who has manipulated the townspeople into believing she is their savior. The narrative revolves around Guideau and Ashraf's unconventional journey in this town as they seek to confront the witch and are willing to overcome any obstacles in their path.
Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of the dark fantasy genre, I am thrilled about the upcoming anime adaptation of "The Witch and the Beast." The new trailer and key visual released on December 18, 2023, have only heightened my anticipation for this captivating series. The stunning visuals, intriguing plot, and talented cast and crew promise an exceptional viewing experience.
The trailer offers a glimpse into the enchanting world of the anime, introducing new characters and teasing the action-packed fantasy plot. The release date announcement of January 11, 2024, has me eagerly counting down the days until I can immerse myself in this magical tale. The addition of renowned Japanese rock band Soku ni Naru for the opening theme song and the talented Yoshino Nanjo for the ending theme further elevates my excitement.
