If you're a fan of action fantasy anime, you'll definitely want to check out the first episode of The Witch and the Beast, which begins streaming today exclusively on Crunchyroll.
You'll also want to check out the poster/artwork for the new anime adaptation, as well as the official trailer down below!
Here is the voice cast for the first episode The Witch and the Beast's English dub:
- Xan Cramer as Ashaf
- Rowan Gilvie as Guideau
- Lydia Mackay as Ione
- Kelly Greenshield as Marie
- Kent Williams as the Narrator
Episode 1's English dub crew includes:
- Voice Director: Jeremy Inman
- Producer: Samantha Herek
- Adaptation: James Cheek
- Mixer: Gino Palencia
- Engineer: Zachary Davis
Based on the manga series by Kosuke Satake, The Witch and the Beast is directed by Takayuki Hamana at Yokohama Animation Lab. Yuichiro Momose is responsible for the series composition, while Hiroya Iijima designed the characters.
Guideau is a young woman who was cursed by a witch, forced to carry a dark secret. Ashaf is a tall, soft-spoken man with a coffin strapped to his back and secrets yet untold. Together they venture across the land on their quest for vengeance. Appearances can be deceiving, and each step could be their last. In a dark fantasy filled with adventure, will unlikely heroes find the vengeance they seek?
About The Witch and the Beast
The Witch and the Beast anime is based on the manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Kousuke Satake. This dark fantasy series began serialization in 2016 in the "Young Magazine the 3rd" published by Kodansha, and it has been collected in several tankōbon volumes.
The story of "The Witch and the Beast" revolves around two characters, Guideau and Ashaf. Guideau is a young woman cursed with a beast-like appearance and seeks revenge against the witch responsible for her condition. Ashaf, on the other hand, is a mild-mannered sorcerer with a skull for a head, and he appears more enigmatic with his own set of motivations and magical abilities. Together, they form an unlikely pair with an intriguing dynamic.
The manga delves into themes of revenge, curses, and the blurred lines between good and evil. The artwork is notable for its dark, intricate style that complements the story's somber and mysterious tone.
It's important to note that "The Witch and the Beast" contains mature themes and dark, sometimes violent, content, which is typical for the seinen genre as it typically targets young adult and adult male readers.