Episode 5 of Secrets of the Silent Witch sees Monica Everett, the titular Silent Witch, continue to navigate her student life at Serendia Academy, facing new social challenges and forming unexpected bonds. The episode, which premiered on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Japan and Friday, August 1, 2025, for many international viewers, introduces key developments in Monica’s personal growth and hints at future plotlines.
The Earth Dragon Encounter and a New Mage’s Debut
The episode opens with a tense scene as Monica and her familiar, Nero, observe an Earth Dragon wreaking havoc in the city. A young boy attempts to fight the beast with fire spells, but his efforts are insufficient. Monica intervenes discreetly, casting a silent spell simultaneously with the boy’s attack to defeat the dragon without revealing her identity as the Silent Witch.
This incident introduces Glenn, the powerful transfer student who fought the Earth Dragon. It’s revealed that Glenn possesses an extraordinary mana capacity, exceeding 250 and even breaking the mana-testing tool during a class demonstration. Monica notes the unusual nature of this power, as only two other members of the Seven Sages, the kingdom’s most powerful mages, exhibit such raw magical strength.
Electives and Unexpected Enrollments
A significant portion of the episode focuses on Monica’s struggle to choose elective classes. Her primary goal is to avoid any magic-related clubs to prevent her true abilities from being exposed. Felix, the second prince whom Monica is secretly tasked to guard, offers to show her the magecraft lessons, which she mistakenly agrees to. During their outing, they encounter Neil, another student council member, and Glenn.
Chess and Horsemanship: Monica’s New Pursuits
Despite her initial reluctance, Monica finds herself drawn to two particular clubs: chess and horseback riding. The chess club appeals to her strategic mind, honed by her experience as a mage with battlefield training. She sees it as a game of pure calculation, devoid of randomness, which resonates with her love for numbers. She engages in a chess match with Elliot, a fellow student council member, who uses an un-explained castling move, leading to Monica’s loss. While Elliot feels guilty for not explaining the rule, Monica attributes the loss to her own lack of knowledge, showcasing her growth.
The horseback riding club offers a different kind of challenge, pushing Monica out of her comfort zone. Here, she meets Casey Grove, a second-year student from the countryside who is skilled in horse riding. Casey’s enthusiasm and ability to calm a frightened horse, which Monica struggles with, lead to a magical moment where Casey shows Monica the world from inside a wagon. This enchanting experience convinces Monica to join both the horse riding and chess classes.
Character Development and Underlying Themes
Episode 5 emphasizes Monica’s personal growth beyond her extreme shyness and anxiety. While she initially learned chantless magic to avoid speaking in public, her current school life at Serendia Academy is pushing her to break free from her self-imposed shell. She is finding acceptance and forming genuine friendships, particularly with Lana, Isabelle, and now Casey. The episode also hints at deeper themes, such as Glenn’s immense magical power suggesting a future story arc. The animation, particularly during the wagon scene, is lauded for its beauty, adding to the episode’s “feel-good” atmosphere.
Fans globally can watch Secrets of the Silent Witch on Crunchyroll, with new episodes releasing weekly.
