The Klutzy Witch theatrical anime (movie format) unveiled the official premiere date in Japan – March 31, 2023, with a short trailer. Production I.G is animating the adaptation, which recently revealed key visual and staff information.
The story is based on a novel by Satoko Narita’s Rakudai Majo novel series, which first started publishing in Poplar Pocket Bunko imprint in 2005. The novel series features illustrations by Enaga Senno. and currently has 17 books out. The main cast can be heard in the trailer and includes:
- Honoka Inoue as Fuuka
- Mutsumi Tamura as Chitose
- Manaka Iwami as Karin
- Kensho Ono as Keith
- Ayane Sakura as Lilica
The plot is described as:
This is a magical country. Wind and plants, flames and water, the power of time. A mysterious world in which witches and wizards who manipulate various elements live.
Children learn how to use magic every day. One of them is “the klutzy witch” who sometimes struggled to do things.
But, be careful, for there is a magic that gently illuminates people, but also dark magic that distorts.
This is a story of a big adventure with a little bit of first love!
The staff for The Klutzy Witch anime includes:
- Director: Takayuki Hamana (The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light)
- Screenplay: Kiyoko Yoshimura (The God of Highschool)
- Character designer Marumi Sugita (chief animation director on Asteroid in Love)
- Screenplay: Kiyoko Yoshimura
- Music: Shun Narita, Yasuyuki Yamazaki
Source: Pony Canyon YouTube Channel
©Satoko Narita, Enaga Senno, Poplar Publishing Co.
