SERIES TO STREAM GLOBALLY IN APRIL

MBS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADN, ANIPLUS, GKIDS, AND TROPICS, ANNOUNCE THE THEATRICAL GLOBAL PREMIERE FOR UPCOMING ANIME SERIES, WITCH WATCH

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Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. announced in partnership with ADN, Aniplus, GKIDS, and Tropics, a global theatrical premiere for the highly anticipated new anime series WITCH WATCH, based on the Weekly Shonen Jump manga of the same name. The theatrical premiere will begin outside of Japan on mid-March, ahead of the worldwide streaming release scheduled for April.

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International poster for WITCH WATCH, coming to theaters in March 2025 (Photo: Business Wire)

Based on the popular manga by Kenta Shinohara (SKET Dance), WITCH WATCH is a hilariously magical rom-com following teenage witch Nico and her Ogre familiar Morihito, who is tasked with her protection after a dire prophecy is cast over her. With a witch-in-training and an Ogre now living under one roof, what could possibly go wrong? WITCH WATCH brings together a hilariously offbeat cast of mystical characters, and as they deal with various magical mishaps, this hilarious and spellbinding new rom-com will leave you in stitches week after week.

The series is brought to life by Bibury Animation Studios (The Quintessential Quintuplets), is directed by Hiroshi Ikehata (FLCL Progressive), and features character designs from Haruko Iizuka (Horimiya) with music from Yukari Hashimoto (A Sign of Affection).

Worldwide Theatrical Release

In celebration of the launch of the new TV animation series, scheduled to begin streaming in April, the theatrical premiere of WITCH WATCH, released under the moniker WITCH WATCH: WATCH PARTY, kicks off with screenings in North America on March 16^th from GKIDS. WITCH WATCH: WATCH PARTY will additionally come to theaters in Asia beginning March 13^th from Tropics, in selected European countries in March from ADN, and in Korea in March from Aniplus. Further release details will be announced in collaboration with the theatrical premiere partners in each region.

“WITCH WATCH is an exciting animation born from an outstanding original story and the passionate dedication of its production team. Nico's whimsical and extraordinary magic will surely captivate your heart and leave a lasting impression. With its hilarious twists and turns, we hope you'll enjoy laughing out loud in the theater,” said Producer Hiroyuki Aoi of Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.

Global streaming release

WITCH WATCH will stream globally this April. For platform specific details, please check ADN, Aniplus, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Tropics’ website.

For more information about WITCH WATCH, please visit the official English language social media accounts:

X: @WITCHWATCH_EN

Instagram: @witchwatch_en

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@witchwatch-anime

About WITCH WATCH

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.

Puppy love meets magical mischief and danger in WITCH WATCH, the endlessly charming and riotously funny new anime series. Based on the Weekly Shonen Jump manga by Kenta Shinohara (SKET Dance), get the first sneak peek of the upcoming anime with WITCH WATCH: WATCH PARTY, a special theatrical premiere event featuring the first three episodes and exclusive interviews.

About MBS

Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. (MBS) is known as a pioneer in the Japanese broadcasting industry. Tracing back through history, MBS was one of the first commercial radio stations in Japan, starting its first radio broadcasts in 1951 and later beginning terrestrial television broadcasting in 1959. MBS has its head office in Osaka, which is the business center of Kansai, the western part of Japan, with new emerging businesses and innovative ideas. For anime, MBS has been co-producing and broadcasting for more than half a century. The broadcaster is the TV home to numerous global hit anime franchises like “Attack on Titan,” “Full Metal Alchemist” and “Jujutsu Kaisen.” In addition to co-producing those and many other series, MBS was a co-producer of “Akira,” seen as one of the most influential anime films of all time. https://www.mbs.jp/english/

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