The 2014 supernatural action series Witch Craft Works has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub. The 12-episode run, produced by J.C.Staff, follows Honoka Takamiya, an ordinary high school student whose mundane life is upended when he discovers he's the target of a magical assassination plot.
His only protection comes from Ayaka Kagari, the school's popular 'Princess,' who secretly moonlights as a powerful witch. The series excels at blending surreal comedy with high-octane magical combat, as Ayaka fiercely defends Honoka from a cadre of rival witches and supernatural threats, all while navigating their own peculiar dynamic. The premise leans into the 'male protagonist protected by overwhelming female power' trope with a distinctively quirky flair.
While Honoka is largely passive, content to be shielded by Ayaka, the supporting cast of witches and their bizarre motivations provide much of the show's charm and plot momentum. The series is adapted from Ryū Mizuki's manga of the same name, which itself spawned several OVAs and a follow-up series, Witch Craft Works: Takamiya-kun and His Sister's Conspiracy, indicating the franchise's enduring appeal.
With a 7.55 rating on MyAnimeList from over 50,000 voters, Witch Craft Works offers a complete, self-contained story for fans looking for a supernatural action-comedy. The availability of both English subtitles and dub makes it an accessible binge for those seeking a unique blend of magical girl aesthetics and seinen sensibilities.
