The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kōsuke Satake’s manga, The Witch and the Beast, took to its official website to delight fans worldwide. It streamed an English-subtitled teaser trailer. Alongside this exciting video, the website reveals the main cast and talented staff behind the project, as well as the thrilling news that the anime is set to premiere in January 2024.
Adding to the anticipation, an intriguing visual has been revealed, hinting at the dark and enchanting atmosphere that awaits viewers. The Witch and the Beast will air on TBS and BS11; whether the series will air on Crunchyroll is currently unknown. Prepare to have your senses trapped as Satake’s artistic powers leave manga panels and take you to a visually pleasing animated world beyond your imagination.
With each stroke of his pen, he created a macabre universe where witches and beasts roam freely, and the line between good and evil cannot be seen with normal eyes.
Now, that universe is set to entertain its fans in the form of an anime. Think of a mashup between your favorite gothic horror movies, action-packed anime, and creepy urban legends because that’s what ‘The Witch and the Beast’ will bring you. You’ll be desperately waiting for the next episode before you can even finish the previous one.
The Witch and the Beast – Everything You Need to Know
The Witch and the Beast is a Japanese manga created by Kousuke Satake. This series debuted in November 2016 in ‘Young Magazine the 3rd’ before transitioning to Monthly Young Magazine. With its gripping storyline and dark aesthetic art, it has entertained readers since its publication. As of August 2022, the manga has collected ten volumes.
The anime is directed by Takayuki Hamana and produced by Yokohama Animation Lab. Character designs are handled by Hiroya Iijima. The main cast includes Guideau, voiced by Yō Taichi, and Ashaf, voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa.
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The Synopsis
In the eerie town under watch by a deceptive witch, an enigmatic duo emerges, ready to expose the witch for who she really is. Guideau, a wild girl with menacing fangs, possesses the eyes of an untamed beast. Alongside her walks Ashaf, a softly spoken man with delicate features, with a haunting coffin strapped to his back.
Ashaf and Guideau are here to save the town from the lies they’ve been fed, and they’re ready to eliminate anyone who gets in their way. Will they succeed? The first volume of The Witch and the Beast manga passed our expectations. The violence, magic, and attractive character design felt like I was reading a mix between Full Metal Alchemist and Cowboy Bebop. Powerful women, a battle between good and evil, and a blossoming love story are what make up the first volume of the manga.
Guideau’s determination and combat skills are pretty good, while Ashaf provides a calming and logical presence. Satake’s storytelling is good, but it is the artwork that steals the spotlight. Even the gruesome moments are drawn in a way that manages to be both grotesque and visually stunning, with drops of blood falling next to rose petals. It truly feels like a gothic romance manga.
While the story keeps readers engaged with its twists and turns, branching fantasy tropes and expanding the world, The way Satake explains magic and ‘The Order’ fits into the narrative without overwhelming the reader with too much information. The world-building feels organic and adds layers to the story.
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