Tokyo, Japan – August 24, 2025 – The highly anticipated Episode 21 of the “Witch Watch” anime series, titled “Viral Transformations, Secret Powers & Student Council Drama!” premiered today, August 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM JST. The episode is now available for streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu, offering fans a fresh blend of magical mishaps and character development.
The latest installment dives into new comedic scenarios and expands on the supernatural world of Nico Wakatsuki and Morihito Otogi, as their housemates navigate their unique abilities and personal dilemmas.
Keigo’s Quest for Viral Fame Leads to Gender-Bending Magic
A central plotline in Episode 21 revolves around Keigo Magami, who is struggling to gain traction on his video account. Seeking to revitalize his content, Keigo approaches his housemates for advice, only to be met with the blunt assessment that his videos are “boring.”
In a desperate attempt to boost his viewership, Keigo enlists the help of Nico Wakatsuki, who, despite Morihito’s initial rejection of the idea, casts a spell to transform Keigo into a girl. This magical gender swap, turning Keigo into his imaginary little sister “Ko,” unexpectedly leads to an explosion in his channel’s popularity, showcasing the unpredictable nature of Nico’s magic.
Miharu’s Junior High Life and a Mysterious New Acquaintance
Beyond Keigo’s viral ambitions, the episode also offers a glimpse into Miharu Kiryu’s junior high school experiences. Miharu, a charming young man from a family of exorcists and a vampire, often finds himself putting on a “shoujo protagonist” act for his female followers, yearning for a genuine friend at school.
This desire for connection leads to his encounter with Fujiki Rui, the student council president, who turns out to be descended from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Despite Miharu’s internal skepticism regarding fictional characters, Rui’s own unique “excess energy condition” makes him a fitting candidate for a symbiotic bond with Miharu, making it easier for Miharu to reveal his vampiric nature. Their interactions, filled with misunderstandings and quirky moments, highlight the show’s signature blend of gag comedy and heartfelt storytelling.
Expanding the “Witch Watch” Universe
“Witch Watch” is a fantasy and romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Kenta Shinohara, serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump since February 2021. The anime adaptation, produced by Bibury Animation Studios, premiered in April 2025, bringing the beloved characters and their magical misadventures to a wider audience. The series follows Nico Wakatsuki, a teenage witch, and her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a human-looking ogre, as they live together and navigate a prophecy of disaster surrounding Nico.
The anime’s first season is expected to run for 26 episodes, with new episodes releasing every Sunday. International streaming is available through Crunchyroll and Netflix, with English dubs typically premiering three weeks after the Japanese broadcast.
