Episode 14 of the Witch Watch anime, titled “Uron Mirage Episode 119 ‘Fuzzy Subjugation -4’ / Oshieshi Nisshi”, aired on July 6, 2025, continuing the fantastical romantic comedy based on Kenta Shinohara’s popular manga. This episode notably featured a significant segment dedicated to the “Uron Mirage” arc, a recurring story-within-a-story that is a favorite manga of characters Yuri Makuwa and Kukumi Ureshino.
The “Uron Mirage” Segment: “Fuzzy Subjugation -4”
The first half of Episode 14 delves into the world of “Uron Mirage” with its 119th episode, subtitled “Fuzzy Subjugation -4”. This segment centers on a mission within an abandoned building that was previously used for research. The rookie characters, Sora and Oboro, are instructed to remain behind while their senior counterparts, Zack and Sagiri, infiltrate different sections of the building.
However, Oboro, dissatisfied with waiting, defies the order and confronts Zack. This defiance leads to an unexpected turn when an enemy suddenly appears behind Zack, setting the stage for conflict within the “Uron Mirage” narrative.
“Oshieshi Nisshi” and Developing Bonds
The latter part of Episode 14, titled “Oshieshi Nisshi” (Teacher’s Diary), explores the evolving relationship between Ms. Makuwa and Kukumi Ureshino. Their bond, initially forged through a shared love for the “Uron Mirage” manga, deepens in this episode. Ms. Makuwa, who initially preferred to keep her “nerdy” hobbies private, faces a new dynamic when Ureshino reveals she has been creating her own Uron Mirage fan-made comics (doujins) and seeks Ms. Makuwa’s feedback.
Although Ureshino’s initial work is described as typical for a new artist, Ms. Makuwa, wishing to nurture Ureshino’s artistic aspirations, offers encouraging praise. Later, under the anonymity of the internet, Ms. Makuwa provides more constructive criticism. Ureshino quickly understands that her teacher is her online critic, which, instead of causing annoyance, strengthens her desire for a closer friendship and a potential collaboration, with Ureshino as the artist and Ms. Makuwa as the writer.
This segment also features other notable interactions, including those between Oboro and Utsuro, highlighting their popular dynamic, and a sequence involving Zack with animals that subtly hints at his underlying nature. Additionally, Honoka’s scenes, including one in a bathtub with a gun, are presented as revealing her fractured mental state following past trauma.
Broader Context of Witch Watch
Witch Watch is a fantasy and romantic comedy series created by Kenta Shinohara, known for his previous works Sket Dance and Astra Lost in Space. The story primarily follows Nico Wakatsuki, a teenage witch, and her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a human-looking ogre. Due to their families’ ancestral history, Morihito is tasked with becoming Nico’s familiar and protecting her from a prophesied disaster. The series explores their cohabitation, Nico’s unpredictable magic, and their developing relationship amidst various supernatural challenges and comedic situations.
The anime adaptation is produced by Bibury Animation Studios and premiered on April 6, 2025, with Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix streaming the series globally. Episode 14 contributes to the ongoing narrative, blending the main characters’ daily lives with the unique insertion of their favorite fictional world, “Uron Mirage.”
