Episode 20 of Witch Watch, titled “The Lost Wolf and the Stray Cat,” delves into the evolving relationship between two key side characters, Nemu and Keigo, while also exploring their personal insecurities. This installment serves as a follow-up to the previous episode’s focus on Nico and Morihito’s dynamic, now shifting the spotlight to a new potential pairing within the fantastical comedy series. The anime adaptation of Kenta Shinohara’s popular manga series premiered in April 2025.
Exploring Keigo’s Insecurities and New Powers
The episode significantly features Keigo, who begins to feel inadequate as a bodyguard for Nico, especially after Morihito, Kanshi, and Miharu demonstrate their protective abilities against local gangsters. Keigo perceives himself as an “otherwise ordinary person” compared to the supernaturally gifted members of the group, feeling that only Wolf’s powers are truly useful in a fight.
Seeing his distress, Nico steps in to help, bestowing upon him an enchanted ring that grants the power of flight. Believing that mastering this ability could make him a more effective protector, Keigo earnestly begins his secret training. However, he struggles to master the spell, highlighting his self-doubt and the pressure he feels to live up to expectations, stemming from a past where he was trained as an Olympic-level ice skater.
Nemu’s Emotional Journey and Connection with Keigo
Meanwhile, Nemu is navigating her own emotional complexities. She is committed to her promise to Wolf to let him run loose occasionally but finds herself increasingly self-conscious around the gang when in her human form. This leads her to often revert to her cat mode.
A significant turning point occurs when Nemu approaches Keigo during his secret flight training. She offers him pointers, and through their shared struggle with flight and the burden of high expectations, they begin to bond. Nemu, too, carries significant emotional baggage; she was raised by her mother to suppress emotions, believing that showing vulnerability is a weakness. This upbringing, possibly well-intentioned to prevent her from turning into a Warlock due to emotional distress, has left her with lasting harmful effects.
The episode effectively highlights the “emotional hangups” that are preventing both Nemu and Keigo from fully realizing their potential, both individually and in a potential romantic context. Their interaction hints at how their growing connection might help them overcome these internal barriers. For instance, when Nemu’s childhood memories cause her to lose control of her flight spell, Keigo bravely intervenes to save her, showcasing a developing interdependence and trust.
Release and Streaming Information
Witch Watch Episode 20 was released in Japan on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM JST. International viewers can stream the episode on platforms such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu, with specific release times varying by time zone. The series is produced by Bibury Animation Studios and is based on Kenta Shinohara’s manga, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.
