WITCH WATCH Manga Has Ended With 270 Chapters

Kenta Shinohara’sWITCH WATCH mangahas officially concluded after 270 chapters. The manga’s ending comes with an anime continuation already confirmed, asSeason 2 was previously announced followingthe broadcast of the first season’s finale.

Shinohara wrote and illustrated the series, which began serialisation in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump on February 8, 2021. The manga follows Nico Wakatsuki, a young witch who returns home after completing her magical training. She moves in with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, an ogre who becomes her familiar and protector because of an arrangement between their families. Nico also has romantic feelings for Morihito, although he does not initially return them.

‘WITCH WATCH’ Manga has officially ended with 270 chapters!

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Their daily lives involve dealing with the unpredictable consequences of Nico’s magic, along with encounters involving various supernatural creatures. The series combines fantasy, comedy and romance, with Nico’s attempts to use her magical abilities often leading to unexpected situations.

The television adaptation premiered on April 6, 2025, and ran for 25 episodes until October 5, 2025. Bibury Animation Studios produced the anime, with Hiroshi Ikehata directing, Masao Kawase serving as assistant director, Deko Akao handling series composition, and Haruko Iizuka working on character designs. Yukari Hashimoto composed the music.

The anime’s first season adapted the manga for television, and the previously announced second season will continue the story. No premiere date for the next season has been announced. Shinohara is also known for creating Sket Dance and Astra Lost in Space, both of which received anime adaptations.

Witch Watch is available to stream onCrunchyroll,NetflixandPrime Video.

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