Fans of the enchanting and comedic world of Witch Watch were treated to another dose of unpredictable magic and hilarious hijinks with Episode 22, which premiered on Sunday, August 31, 2025. This installment, characteristic of Kenta Shinohara’s beloved series, delivered three distinct comedic segments, showcasing the chaotic charm of Nico Wakatsuki’s magic and Morihito Otogi’s unwavering, albeit often beleaguered, efforts to protect her.
Episode 22 Release and Streaming Information
Witch Watch Episode 22 was released on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 5:30 PM JST. Viewers globally could tune in at various times depending on their time zone, with the episode becoming available on streaming platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix.
A Deeper Dive into the Magical Misadventures of Episode 22
Episode 22 continued the series’ tradition of multi-part episodic storytelling, each segment presenting a fresh, comical challenge born from Nico’s often well-intentioned but disastrous magical applications.
Part 1: The “Ensmallen” Spell and the Giant Doughnut Feast
The episode opens with Nico, Morihito, and Kara deciding to indulge in a doughnut feast in Nico’s room. Yearning for a whimsical, immersive experience, Nico casts an “Ensmallen” spell, shrinking herself and Morihito to miniature size to enjoy what now appear as “mountain-sized” doughnuts. However, this magical reduction comes with unforeseen consequences: their muscle mass is so diminished that even Morihito’s superhuman strength can barely make a dent in the pastry.
The situation escalates dramatically when Nico accidentally gets trapped inside a piggy bank. Due to their reduced size, their voices are inaudible to normal-sized individuals, making it nearly impossible for Morihito to call for help. Fortunately, Shiki eventually appears to rescue the diminutive duo, preventing a sticky end for Nico.
Part 2: Komugi-san’s Love Dilemma and the “Say-ancer” Bread
The second segment introduces Komugi-san (whose name, fittingly, means “flour”), a classmate seeking Nico’s magical assistance with her romantic woes. Komugi-san works at a bakery and frequently encounters a boy named Hamazaki-kun, and she desperately wants to know his true feelings for her. Despite Morihito’s usual opposition to Nico’s magical interventions in personal matters, Nico devises a peculiar solution: a “Say-ancer” bread golem.
This bread golem, created by Nico and poppy-seeded with a stolen hair from Hamazaki-kun (courtesy of Kanshi), is designed to verbally express his thoughts. The catch, however, is that it can only communicate using the names of different types of bread. In a moment of comical tension, the bread golem reveals Hamazaki-kun’s affections, but also that he already has a girlfriend named Kuroiwa-san, leaving Komugi-san with a bittersweet realization. This segment also hints at the upcoming Hamazaki Fall Bread Festival.
Part 3: Morihito’s Birthday and the “Ill Fortunate Luck” Spell
The final and arguably most uproarious part of Episode 22 revolves around Morihito’s 16th birthday. As a birthday gift, Nico attempts to bestow upon him a “Fortunate Luck” spell. However, in typical Nico fashion, her pronunciation is slightly off, inadvertently transforming the spell into “Ill Fortunate Luck”.
What follows is a series of escalating misfortunes for Morihito, including being caught in a localized downpour, having paint spilled on his favorite vintage jeans, and even being struck by lightning. Remarkably, due to his rigorous training and inherently serious outlook on life, Morihito interprets every unfortunate event as either a beneficial training experience or a new fashion statement, remaining completely oblivious to the spell’s true nature. His resilience and ability to turn disastrous situations into positives underscore his unique character, especially given his role as Nico’s familiar, protecting her from a prophesied calamity.
The Enduring Appeal of Witch Watch
Episode 22 perfectly encapsulates the charm of Witch Watch, a series that expertly blends magical fantasy with slice-of-life comedy. With its consistent focus on episodic gags and the endearing, chaotic dynamic between Nico and Morihito, the anime continues to be a refreshing addition to the current anime landscape. As Nico continues her witch training under Morihito’s protective watch, viewers can anticipate many more fantastical and often calamitous adventures.
