Witch Watch episode 1 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Witch Watch episode 1 will come out on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 5.00 pm JST. This romantic comedy, which has been one of the latest hits in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, focuses on the character of Nico Wakatsuki, a young girl who is a witch and now has a human-looking ogre named Morihito Otogi as her familiar.

Morihito and Nico grew up together and are childhood friends, with the latter having a crush on the former for years, and now she is hoping that their time working together could end up in a romance. Witch Watch episode 1 is going to provide a lot more context to their situation and their world, as well as establish the different kinds of threats they are going to have to deal with in this series.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Witch Watch series. Any opinion expressed belongs to the author.

Witch Watch episode 1 release date and time for all regions

Consequences of magic as seen in the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)

As mentioned earlier and according to the release schedule, Witch Watch episode 1 is set to debut next week on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 5.00 pm JST in various regions, with the release time of other parts of the world shown in the following table:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Time	1:00 am	Sunday	April 6, 2025
Central Time	3:00 am	Sunday	April 6, 2025
Eastern Time	4:00 am	Sunday	April 6, 2025
Greenwich Mean Time	8:00 am	Sunday	April 6, 2025
Central European Time	9:00 am	Sunday	April 6, 2025
Indian Standard Time	1:00 pm	Sunday	April 6, 2025
Philippine Time	4:00 pm	Sunday	April 6, 2025
Australia Central Time	5:30 pm	Sunday	April 6, 2025

Where to watch Witch Watch episode 1?

Nico Wakatsuki as seen in the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)

When it comes to those who are currently living in Japan and are interested in this series about witches, they can watch it on platforms such as JNN (MBS, TBS).

On the other hand, international fans can choose a wide variety of platforms to stream the English-subbed version of Witch Watch episode 1, such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu, although the latter is only exclusive to the United States. Viewers must pay for a subscription to access these services.

The premise of the series

Nico as seen in the promotional trailers of the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studio)

As was previously stated, Nico Wakatsuki is a teenage girl who has been going through witch training for years and has now been given the chance to put her abilities to good use. However, she has a major character flaw that she is so eager to help that she ends up using certain spells without knowing the side effects, leading to several comedic moments.

The story properly begins when he is set up to work with an ogre named Morihito Otogi, who also happens to be a childhood friend of hers. Because of their ancestries, they are a team that deals with several threats, and Nico is hoping that this situation can lead to a romance with Morihito

The story is structured as a romantic comedy with some elements of adventure and action, with the focus being on Nico and her interest in Morihito.

What to expect from Witch Watch episode 1?

A promotional key visual of the series (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)

Witch Watch episode 1 is going to focus on establishing the characters, the setting, and the ongoing plot surrounding Nico. Moreover, this installment is also bound to show the comedic focus of the story and how that combines with the possible romance between the protagonist and Morihito.

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About the author

Kevin is an expert anime writer at Sportskeeda who endeavors to keep readers apprised with the latest news and trends in the genre via his content. The groundbreaking Dragon Ball series captured a young Kevin's imagination, introducing him to the entrancing world of Japanese animation. Since then, he has been a staunch follower of the works of many artists, including Berserk's creator, Kentaro Miura, who he admires greatly for his unparalleled work quality.

With a BA in Public Accounting, Kevin’s dip into the world of content began 7 years ago when he took up writing. Since then, he has written for numerous websites, including Nerdgenic, Stretty News, MusikHolics, and BookNerdection.

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Kevin has has had the privilege of interviewing several musicians, including metal band Stryper’s Michael Sweet, Bobby Blitz of Overkill, and Saxon’s Biff Byford.

When not immersed in the anime world, Kevin writes comic book scripts and books for his own projects. He also enjoys reading and watching football.

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