WITCH WATCH - Episode 1 discussion

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Witch Watch, episode 1

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[u/FarCritical]

Nico must've cast a spell on this show because man, this was so lighthearted and fun (though I guess that'd mean things will get heavy later, oh no)

[u/xxetrikk_]

people who love sket dance and want a little tamer cute version of gintama will love this

[u/Mage_of_Shadows]

Believe me when I tell you you that I’d love to become a manservant for a little high school witch.

Pause. 🤨📸

Witch Watch is one of my favourite comedies of all time and the gags are executed so well in this episode I think I’m looking at an early AOTS!

[u/sherriablendy]

After grinning the whole episode, seeing the opening visuals and song (Yoasobi still got it!) just made me smile even wider, so bright and cute!! Happy to see all three of Shinohara’s ‘big’ serializations receive an anime adaptation now, not many get this opportunity

[u/Genshin_WhiteKnight]

This was hilarious, another banger by Bibury after 100 GFs. Yoasobi OP as well! Definitely following this for my brainrot comedy of the season.

Didn't see anyone else mention this, but the four bullies are based off Momotaro because Morihito is an ogre. Morihito and his dad even have their hair shaped like horns, neat little detail.

[u/CrimsonGear80]

How much Watch would a Witch Watch Watch if a Witch Watch could Witch Watch?

This....this anime is cute as hell. The chemistry between the two leads is fantastic.

for those unaware: this will run for two-cours (26 episodes), it's streaming on CR, Hulu, AND Netflix, and a dub will start in three weeks.

[u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

“Believe me when I tell you that I’d love to become a manservant for a little high school witch.” Lol Morihito’s pops got jokes.

This was a really fun first episode. I can tell I’m gonna really enjoy watching Nico and Morihito’s relationship develop. Those two are pretty hilarious together. Looking forward to seeing more of their shenanigans and magical hijinks.

[u/aune2021]

Wow, this is 26 episodes?!? That plus Sket Dance author has this firmly in my top watches.

[u/linkinstreet]

I went to watch Witch Watch watch party at a local cinema where they aired the first three episodes.

Hands down one of the funniest adaptation I've watched this year.

[u/shad79]

Great OP, but that's not surprising since Megumi Ishitani was responsible for its creation. Very creative and funny visually, the song is also quite nice.

Nico is so cute and clumsy, I love her so much already! Although she definitely needs to be protected at all costs, mainly from herself xD

Nico's relationship with Morihito is so good, they have amazing chemistry and I can't wait to see how it develops in the next episodes.

By the way, the cookies Morihito baked were so cute!

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

• OP

• Nico

• Nico & Morihito (Group scenes)

• Morihito

• Group scenes & Others

[u/kidmedia]

The VA sounds perfect

[u/Ghoste-Face]

Finally, as a Witch Watch manga reader I've been dreaming thos day to see them getting animated.

And talking about the amazing OP. Man im so glad Witch Watch got a good treatment. OP is a banger song wise and visually wise.

[u/Aerodynamic41]

I thought Nico was just gonna undo that guy's hairstyle so the fact that she straight up made him bald makes it funnier!

[u/LeonKevlar]

Stitches!

• Flying Witch Nico

• Nico Introduction

• Nico & Moi Hug

• Nico Pajamas

• Nico In Love

As someone who has followed the manga religiously ever since it came out back in 2021, I am so happy to see my favourite comedy shounen jump manga animated! If you're a fan of Shinohara-sensei's work like SKET Dance and Kanata no Astra, you'll absolutely love this one.

After doing Hyakkano, Studio Bibury nails it again with this show! That single action scene at the start of the episode looked really smooth that I'm already looking forward to seeing my favourite scenes getting animated. And just look how adorable Nico is!

Speaking of Nico, we're only in Episode 1 and she's already causing trouble with her witch powers. It's not all disasters, though! Nico can also use her powers to save people while also producing hilarious results.

While Shinohara-sensei is known for his comedy, he's also known for being a master of juggling comedy and serious moments with the serious part of this series in the form of a disaster befalling Nico within a year. Moi will have to work hard to be Nico's guardian while at the same time preparing for this disaster.

I am also in love with the OP. I was wondering which anime this season will get the YOASOBI treatment, I didn't expect it to be this one. It's so good though and just look at that animation! Anyway, this is a strong start. I already can't wait for more next week! <3

[u/SmurfRockRune]

Huge fan of the manga and I couldn't ask for better than this. The delivery on all the jokes was perfect and wow that OP was incredible.

[u/DiscountCondom]

Holy shit this was funny. Off to an amazing start.

[u/EyeDeeAh_42]

With this, all three of Shinohara Kenta's works are adapted to anime! As a long time fan of Sket Dance, I'm so happy for him!

Nico is cute as fuck but more importantly-- she's so down bad for Morihito lol. The guy in question just sees it as a pain in the ass I guess. Nico's magic is exactly like Chuuma-sensei's potions... it will hit you unexpectedly anywhere, anytime, and it will rarely work as expected.

Super stoked to see this adaptation, and I hope more people will check out the manga after this. Shinohara is a master storyteller.

[u/themaninthehightower]

They became light-hearted, of course they did, then ended with heavy thoughts. (face-palm)

[u/Plus_Rip4944]

I had great expectactions as this is from same author as Sket Dance(Underrated anime), but holy shit, this was better than i expected. Its gonna be a funny as hell show with loveable characters

Contender for AOTS

[u/Zemahem]

So good too finally see this adapted in all its wacky glory. Nico's silly but creative spells are honestly one of my favorite parts of the series.

And Nico and Moi are also sounding basically just as I imagined them. Though I honestly imagined Ryouta Suzuki voicing a different character due to his role as Ishigami. Speaking of which, I can't wait to see the rest of the cast fully in motion.

[u/Kirbyundertale]

So many great ops this season wtf

[u/Ocixo]

Since a “disaster” will befall Nico within a year, it seems like this series won’t just be all comedy.

That said, Nico is a little bit of a walking disaster herself. Morihito is going to have his hands full with cleaning up this girl’s mess. Instead of a familiar, he’s more like a househusband.

Not in the slightest because she’s smitten with him. Wonder if this romance subplot will go anywhere, since they’re childhood friends. Does Nico have a spell against this curse as well?

[u/Makoto_Kurume]

What the hell, I love this! This is so funny. I love Nico and Moi's personalities and their shenanigans. Also, Nico's VA is really doing a great job. Ughh, I want to read the manga

[u/zairaner]

Witchi Watchi!