Witch Craft Works

Witch Craft Works / ウィッチクラフトワークス / Witchcraft Works
Witch Craft Works
Genres: Action, School, Seinen, Supernatural
Themes: School
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: J.C.Staff
Producers: Bandai Visual, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, I Will, Kodansha, Lantis, Magic Capsule, Movic, Sony PCL
Rating: 6.97 / 10
Rank: #4641
Popularity: #726
Users Listed: 360,658
Users Scored: 166,436
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
Aired: January 5, 2014 – March 23, 2014 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Sunday at 22:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Honoka Takamiya exists in the periphery of high school life, largely indifferent to the popularity of Ayaka Kagari, the revered "Princess" of Tougetsu High. Their mundane routine is shattered when Honoka is attacked by a mysterious witch, unexpectedly rescued by Ayaka herself. This encounter unveils Ayaka's hidden identity as a fire witch engaged in a clandestine protection mission.

Suddenly thrust into a world of supernatural conflict, Honoka finds himself caught between the Workshop Witches, dedicated to safeguarding humanity, and the Tower Witches, who seek to exploit a latent power within him. The narrative explores themes of duty versus desire, the unexpected burdens of heroism, and the shifting dynamics between individuals bound by unforeseen circumstances. The anime presents a blend of everyday high school settings with fantastical elements, focusing on character-driven development amidst escalating stakes.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Takamiya-kun and the Fire Witch (Aired: 01/05/2014)
  • Episode 2: Takamiya-kun and the Witches' Agenda (Aired: 01/12/2014)
  • Episode 3: Takamiya-kun and Chronoire's Trap (Aired: 01/19/2014)
  • Episode 4: Takamiya-kun and His Mean Little Sister (Aired: 01/26/2014)
  • Episode 5: Takamiya-kun and the Witch of Stone Eyes and Stone Hands (Aired: 02/02/2014)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Kagari, Ayaka (Main) - Voice Actors: Seto, Asami, Bienaimé, Nathalie
  • Takamiya, Honoka (Main) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuusuke, Laisné, Grégory
  • Ai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matayoshi, Ai, Doang, Geneviève
  • Evermillion (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko, Planet, Sophie
  • Hio, Touko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asumi, Kana, Marot, Sarah
  • Homeroom Teacher (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Yuuki
  • Hoozuki, Kanae (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taichi, You, Anne, Mélanie
  • Kagari, Kazane (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka, Jean, Bérangère
  • Katsura, Kotetsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hioka, Natsumi, Julien, Gwenäelle
  • Kazari, Rin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asakura, Momo, Soares, Clara
  • King (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oonishi, Saori, Rochet, Bérangère
  • Koharu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hamasaki, Nana
  • Kuraishi, Tanpopo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Izawa, Shiori, Planet, Sophie
  • Kuramine, Atori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayama, Ikumi
  • Laurent (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ozaki, Mami
  • Mai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Mari, Anne, Mélanie
  • Maid (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakuma, Ai
  • Maygrif, Winez (Supporting)
  • Medusa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki, Manoury, Agnès
  • Menowa, Mei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iida, Yuuko, Rochet, Bérangère
  • Mii (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuroda, Yuka, Soares, Clara
  • Mikage, Natsume (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishihara, Mai, Berger, Justine
  • Mikage, Kyouichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okitsu, Kazuyuki, Mendiant, Charles
  • Obama (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shirai, Yuusuke
  • Ofuku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Yuka
  • Otometachibana, Rinon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shitaya, Noriko, Soares, Clara
  • Schwarz VI, Chronoire (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie, Bachère, Valérie
  • Student Council President (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Harumi, Julien, Gwenäelle
  • Takamiya, Komachi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako, Ferrari, Sylvie
  • Takamiya, Kasumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kayano, Ai, Combes, Caroline
  • Tanuma, Yoshiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akutsu, Kana, Soares, Clara
  • Utsugi, Kanna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Natsukawa, Shiina
  • Wani Shinshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chou, Katsumi
  • Weekend (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirano, Aya, Jacquemont, Pascale

Staff:

  • Hayashi, Youhei (Producer)
  • Hosokawa, Osamu (Producer)
  • Kinoshita, Masuhiro (Producer)
  • Kisara, Youhei (Producer)
  • Matsukura, Yuuji (Producer)
  • Matsushita, Takuya (Producer)
  • Suzuki, Kaoru (Producer)
  • Tsuchiya, Junichirou (Producer)
  • Yamada, Miyuki (Producer)
  • Yukawa, Jun (Producer)
  • Ogisu, Hirotsugu (Assistant Producer)
  • Yamada, Yuuichi (Assistant Producer)
  • Mizushima, Tsutomu (Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Series Composition)
  • Iwanami, Yoshikazu (Sound Director)
  • Gotou, Keiji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ikehata, Takashi (Episode Director)
  • Sakurabi, Katsushi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Suzuki, Youhei (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Takashima, Daisuke (Episode Director)
  • Yokote, Michiko (Script)
  • Yoshida, Reiko (Script)
  • Nihei, Yuuichi (Storyboard)
  • Sayama, Kiyoko (Storyboard)
  • Shimoda, Masami (Storyboard)
  • Taniguchi, Gorou (Storyboard)
  • Asakura, Momo (Theme Song Performance)
  • Hayashi, Hideki (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Hioka, Natsumi (Theme Song Performance)
  • Iida, Yuuko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Izawa, Shiori (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kawamoto, Shin (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Natsukawa, Shiina (Theme Song Performance)
  • Satou, Junichi (Theme Song Composition)
  • Technoboys Pulcraft Green-Fund (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition, Music)
  • fhána (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Abe, Michihisa (Planning)
  • Fujibe, Ikuma (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Fujii, Nozomu (Key Animation)
  • Fujii, Fumino (Key Animation)
  • Fujisawa, Nozomi (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Gotou, Masahiro (Editing)
  • Haga, Eriko (Key Animation)
  • Hakawa, Yuu (Key Animation)
  • Hanai, Yutsuko (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Hariba, Yuuko (Key Animation)
  • Hashiguchi, Hayato (Key Animation)
  • Hashimoto, Maki (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Hayashi, Takayoshi (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
  • Hirose, Yoshinori (Background Art)
  • Hiyamizu, Yukie (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
  • ... and 78 more staff

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Witch Craft Works: Takamiya-kun to Imouto no Warudakumi (anime - Sequel)
  • Witch Craft Works (manga - Adaptation)
  • Witch Craft Works Specials (anime - Side Story)