A new original anime series was announced in September 2024 with Maebashi Witches from Sunrise. Set for an April 2025 premiere, it comes from director Junichi Yamamoto from the scripts by Erika Yoshida. Nozomi Tachibana is handling the character designs based on Inami Yu’s original work with Bandai Namco Filmworks on the animation production.
With an April 6th, 2025 premiere date for the project through Tokyo MX, the Japanese home video releases are being handled by Bandai Namco Filmworks. The distributor has set a six-volume release for the series where it’ll be on Blu-ray only priced at 8,000 yen per set with two episodes per disc.
With the first volume out, we now expand on our look at the cover with the full packaging spread below. Check out the full schedule below with all the known details.
The Japanese cast includes Sakura Kasuga as Yuina Akagi, Hinano Sakikawa as Azu Niisato, Rena Motomura as Kyoka Kitahara, Haruka Minami as Choco Mitsumata, Honami Momose as Mai Kamiizumi, and Tomokazu Sugita as Keroppe.
The five main characters will perform the opening theme song “Sugosugi Maebashi Witches!”.
Check out the official site and Twitter.
Plot Concept: Set in Maebashi city in Gunma Prefecture, it’s about the coming-of-age story of five high school girls. First-year high school student Yuina Akagi lives an ordinary but unsatisfying everyday life. One day, a mysterious frog named Keroppe scouts her and four other girls to become the “Maebashi Witches.” Suddenly, a room closet is connected to a mysterious space that brings the girls to a magical flower shop where they sing, dance, and make other people’s wishes come true.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05/28/25 | Booklet, Character Song CD, Pre-Screening Event, Release Event, Promos, Clean Opening, Audio Commentary |
| 2 | 06/25/25 | Booklet, Character Song CD |
| 3 | 07/30/25 | Booklet, Character Song CD |
| 4 | 08/27/25 | Booklet, Character Song CD |
| 5 | 09/24/25 | Booklet, Character Song CD |
| 6 | 10/29/25 | Booklet, Character Song CD |
[Source: Maebashi Witches]
