Bandai Namco Filmworks has officially announced the TV anime adaptation of "Witch and Mercenary," a light novel by Chohokuteki Kaeru. Along with a new promotional video, additional cast and staff details were revealed, with the anime scheduled to begin airing in April 2027.
Introduction of New Cast
The newly announced cast includes Yuri Noguchi as the second-grade adventurer swordsman Isana Gihon, known as "Snow White," Hiromu Mizuta as the fourth-grade adventurer swordsman and party leader Alan Close, and Haruka Shiraishi as the mysterious third-grade adventurer and staff-wielder Elicia Almer. These characters will bring the work to life with their distinct performances.
Announcement of Staff
The newly announced staff includes Shingo Irie as the assistant series script supervisor, Hideki Sakai for sub-character design, Wataru Inada and Ryo Hirata for monster design. Keita Matsumoto, Hideki Sakai, and Sorah Shimizu are listed as animation directors. Additionally, Kazuhiro Inoue will serve as the art director, contributing to the creation of the work's world view.
Background of Original Work and Anime
"Witch and Mercenary" began on the novel submission site 'Shousetsuka ni Narou' in June 2021 and concluded in December 2022. The series was published by Micro Magazine and gained popularity with illustrations by Kanase Bench. Animation production is handled by 8-Bit, directed by Shinpei Ezaki, known for works such as "Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-." Furthermore, Daisaburo Tanimura participates in the script, and music is by Rei Ishizuka from Lantis.
