The Witch and the Beast has concluded its run and is now available to stream on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub. The dark fantasy series plunges into a gritty urban world where magic is wielded by witches and those who hunt them.
Adapted from the manga by Kousuke Satou, the story follows Guideau, a young woman with immense magical power who is being hunted by the Order of the Executioner. She finds an unlikely ally in Ash Crawford, a former Executioner seeking revenge against the witch who cursed him. The series leans into its seinen roots with mature themes, explicit gore, and a focus on its adult cast.
While its MAL score of 7.46 from 69,000 voters indicates a solid reception, the show offers a distinctively grim and violent take on magic and vengeance. DAX Production animated the series, known for their work on Reincarnated as a Sword. Viewers looking for a mature, action-packed fantasy with a dark edge will find plenty to chew on.
