Witch Craft Works English Sub & Dub

About Witch Craft Works

If you are hunting for a new action series, Witch Craft Works (ウィッチクラフトワークス) deserves a look (2014). The setup goes like this. In short: Takamiya Honoka is a regular pupil whose only problem seems to be that he sits next to Kagari Ayaka, the school's #1 beauty. They have never spoken to each other before and any small interaction between them immediately results in her fanclub beating him.

Soon after, when a falling part of the school's building is about to send him to the afterlife, it's Kagari that comes to his rescue. Only... she's dressed as a witch, carrying him in her arms and floating on a broom?! Kagari tells him it is her task to protect him and that now she can finally protect him openly rather than undercover.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Honoka Takamiya (Yuusuke Kobayashi) and Ayaka Kagari (Asami Seto) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with J.C.STAFF, which means the visual identity of Witch Craft Works follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yuusuke Kobayashi voicing Honoka Takamiya gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.