The highly anticipated “Silent Witch” anime has unveiled its initial three minutes of footage, introduced a new cast member, and provided details regarding its opening theme song ahead of its premiere. Aniplex presented these updates during a recent livestream event, generating significant excitement among fans of the light novel series.
First Glimpse: Opening Three Minutes Revealed
Fans can now experience the first three minutes of the “Silent Witch” anime’s inaugural episode. This sneak peek was released by Aniplex on their Japanese YouTube channel, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the animated world of Monica Everett. The showcased footage provides an early look at the anime’s animation style and introduces key characters, including Monica and Louis, setting the stage for the series.
New Addition to the Cast: Ai Kayano as Claudia
The anime’s cast expands with the addition of Ai Kayano, who will lend her voice to the character Claudia. Claudia is described as a “walking library” and her character visual has also been revealed, providing fans with a first look at her design. This new casting announcement builds upon previous reveals, which included Saya Aizawa as the protagonist Monica Everett, Hitomi Nabatame as Nero, Junichi Suwabe as Louis Miller, and other notable voice actors.
Musical Beginnings: Opening Theme Song by hitsujibungaku
The opening theme song for the “Silent Witch” anime is titled “Feel” and is performed by the alternative rock band hitsujibungaku. This track is scheduled to become available for streaming in Japan on July 4, coinciding with the anime’s broadcast premiere. In addition to the opening theme, hitsujibungaku is also performing the ending theme song for the series, titled “mild days.” The musical compositions for the anime are credited to Cygames and Rina Tayama.
Premiere Date and Streaming Details
The “Silent Witch” anime is slated to premiere on July 4, 2025, at 24:00 JST (effectively July 5 at midnight). It will be broadcast in Japan on channels such as Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11, with additional runs on YTV and TV Aichi. For international viewers, Crunchyroll has confirmed that it will stream the series worldwide as part of its summer 2025 anime simulcast lineup.
Production Team and Story Overview
The anime adaptation is based on the light novel series Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto by Matsuri Isora and illustrated by Nanna Fujimi. Studio Gokumi is handling the animation production, with Yasuo Iwamoto directing and Takaomi Kanasaki serving as chief director, screenwriter, and script supervisor. Cona Nitanda is responsible for character designs.
The story revolves around Monica Everett, known as the “Silent Witch,” who is the world’s sole practitioner of voiceless magic and a legendary heroine credited with fending off the Black Dragon. Despite her immense power, Monica is exceedingly shy, having learned voiceless magic specifically to avoid public speaking. Her current mission, assigned by the Seven Sages, is to secretly guard the Second Prince, Felix Arc Ridill, who attends Serendia Academy. This premise sets up a narrative where Monica must navigate both external threats targeting the prince and her own significant social anxieties.
