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New Witch Watch chapters are coming. Here is when and were you can read them
GuidesbyTrent Cannon, Senior Contributing writer
Published on Tue Jul 14 2026
The Witch Watch release schedule is fairly easy to follow, thanks to its publication in Weekly Shonen Jump. New chapters of the manga come out on a regular basis. While we wait for the second season of the anime to come out, you can use our Witch Watch manga release schedule to get caught up with the story
How often do new Witch Watch chapters come out?
New Witch Watch chapters typically come out every week on Sunday in the US or Monday morning in Japan when new issues of Weekly Shonen Jump hit the shelves. There are occasional hiatuses and breaks that sometimes cause delays, as series creator Kenta Shinohara occasionally needs some rest, but these are relatively rare
When is the new Witch Watch manga release date?
The new Witch Watch manga release date is July 19, 2026, when Chapter 255 will be released. The weekly release schedule for the manga means that we get new adventures of Nico and her eternal struggle to use her magic responsibly
The upcoming Witch Watch release dates are:
- Witch Watch Chapter 255 release date: July 19, 2026
- Witch Watch Chapter 256 release date: July 26, 2026
- Witch Watch Chapter 257 release date: August 2, 2026
What time do new Witch Watch chapters come out?
Like most Weekly Shonen Jump manga, new Witch Watch chapters are typically released at 11 am EST on Sundays each week. This corresponds to when the newest issue of the magazine hits shelves in Japan. Thankfully, most chapters get an official English translation almost as soon as the Japanese chapter is published, so fans never have to miss out
Where can I read Witch Watch?
You can read every chapter of Witch Watch on the Shonen Jump app or on the VIZ website. You can also read new chapters on the Manga Plus app and website if you prefer. In addition to the online serialization, volumes of Witch Watch are released in English by VIZ Media periodically
Is Witch Watch a harem or romance?
Witch Watch is not a harem manga. It is, in fact, a romantic comedy and fantasy series. Nico, the main character, harbors an unrequited love for her childhood best friend, Morihito, but they are the sole romantic pairing in the series. The romance is very much a slow-burn aspect of the series; it is much better to approach it as a comedy manga with some romantic moments than a full-on romantic comedy
Is Witch Watch getting a second season?
The Witch Watch anime is getting a second season, though there hasn’t been a confirmed release date. After the airing of the first season,Witch Watch Season 2 was confirmed to be in production. That announcement happened in October 2025, so it looks likely we’ll be waiting for at least two years before we get to see the second season
Is Witch Watch a BL?
No, Witch Watch is not a BL, or Boys Love, series. The main romantic pairing is between Nico, a female witch, and her male childhood best friend, Morihito. In the series, Nico has an obvious crush on Morihito, who seems comically unable to notice her feelings. Rather than being played for laughs, the reason for this is eventually revealed as being an unintentional curse that was placed on him when they were younger
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