In a thrilling turn of events, the rights to stream the eagerly awaited anime adaptation of the hit “Witch Watch” manga will be shared between Netflix and Crunchyroll this spring. The series, which was initially announced in December 2024, is set to debut on both platforms starting in April. Spanning two consecutive seasons, the anime will captivate viewers for a total of four months. Additionally, GKIDS will host a special “Witch Watch: Watch Party” in North American theaters from mid-March onwards. Notably, “Witch Watch” is one of Shueisha’s most successful romantic fantasy manga titles under their Jump Comics Imprint.
The “Witch Watch” manga chronicles the escapades of a teenage witch named Nico Wakatsuki, who is accompanied by her ogre familiar Morihito Otogi, who appears human. As childhood friends, they share a bond with Nico harboring feelings for Morihito. Sharing the same roof now, they grapple with their lives amidst supernatural mischief and romantic discomfort. This series garnered immense popularity at Jump Comics and is counted among the top Shoujo manga. With 20 volumes released, it has sold more than a million copies collectively. Bibury Animation Studios, known for their work on “The Quintessential Quintuplets” sequels, are responsible for adapting “Witch Watch” into an anime.
Will Witch Watch Be Part of a Licensing War Between Netflix and Crunchyroll?
Many popular anime series can be found on various streaming platforms due to the decisions made by their rights holders and creators. These entities decide which services they wish to distribute their content on. Often, licensing rights are sold through an auction to the highest bidder; however, some rights owners may sell their series to multiple streaming services. Streaming giants like Netflix frequently negotiate for exclusive streaming rights for popular anime shows. Yet, it’s common for multiple streaming platforms to collaborate and make a specific anime available on more than one service. For instance, the recent hit “Dandadan” premiered on both Netflix and Crunchyroll last fall.
As anime gears up to dominate entertainment media in 2025, the competition for exclusive rights is set to heat up. Bloomberg reveals that Crunchyroll temporarily halted marketing Dandadan, possibly due to it being broadcast on Netflix at the moment. Speculatively, Witch Watch could be another anime sensation on streaming platforms, potentially finding itself in the same licensing dispute that affected Dandadan. Interestingly, Netflix and Crunchyroll have collaborated on anime titles before, such as the popular One Piece series. There’s a chance that Witch Watch might navigate these licensing challenges and become accessible on both Netflix and Crunchyroll.
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