Adaptation anime from the light novel Once Upon a Witch's Death (Aru Majo ga Shinu Made: Owari no Kotoba to Hajimari no Namida) has released a main trailer featuring a lineup of seiyuu as well as footage of the magical world in the story. Opening song Drops sung by Maaya Sakamoto is also introduced in this promotional video. Anime is scheduled to premiere on April 1, 2025.
Meg Raspberry's Journey
The story focuses on Meg Raspberry, an apprentice witch who accepts the fact that she has only one year left to live on her 17th birthday. Her teacher, a long-lived witch named Faust, tells her that the only way to get rid of the death curse is to collect tears of joy and grow her own. Seed of Life. In order to do so, Meg had to leave her sheltered life behind and embark on a journey that would bring her together with many people and face many emotional goodbyes.
With a blend of fantasy and drama elements, Once Upon a Witch's Death promises a meaningful story about the search for happiness and hope.
Once Upon a Witch's Death Production Team
Anime is produced by EMT Squared and directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa (A Destructive God Sits Next to Me, Between the Sky and Sea, Beast Tamer). Yuki Shizuku (Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation character design assistant, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout chief animation director) was responsible for adapting Chorefuji's character designs into animation. Keiichirō Ōchi (Adachi and Shimamura, The Quintessential Quintuplets) handles series scripts.
Range seiyuu that will bring the characters to life anime This includes:
- Yoshino Aoyama as Meg Raspberry
- Yoshiko Sakakibara as Faust
- Miharu Hanai as Carbuncle
- Aina Suzuki as Snow Owl
- Rumi Okubo as Fine Cavendish
- Hina Youmiya as Sophie Hayter
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Mysterious Girl
- Shizuka Ito as Inori
- Yoko Hikasa as Eldora
From Novel to Anime Adaptation
Once Upon a Witch's Death was originally a light novel by Saka that was first published on the Kakuyomu website in October 2019 and ended in August 2022. Kadokawa published the print version with illustrations by Chorefuji, who was also responsible for the character designs in the adaptation. anime-her. Additionally, the story has received a manga adaptation by Kenu Amearare, extending the story's reach to another medium.
For international readers, Yen Press has released the novel in English, allowing more fans to enjoy Meg's journey in collecting tears of joy.
With an emotional story concept and an experienced production team, Once Upon a Witch's Death has the potential to be one of the best anime fantasy drama the most memorable in 2025.
If you like slice of life stories mixed with magic and emotional drama, anime is a must-watch. Don't forget to save the date-April 1, 2025!
Source: Once Upon a Witch's Death Official Website
