Yōsuke Kaneda’s popular manga series, The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch (Japanese: Kuroneko to Majo no Kyōshitsu), is officially receiving a television anime adaptation, set to premiere in 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday with the opening of an official website, which also revealed key cast members, staff, and a teaser promotional video for the upcoming series.
About The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch
The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch is a fantasy romantic comedy manga written and illustrated by Yōsuke Kaneda, known for his previous work, Boarding School Juliet. The series began serialization on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website and app on March 16, 2022. Kodansha also publishes the series in English on their K Manga service. As of May 9, 2025, the manga has 11 volumes in Japan.
The story centers on Spica Virgo, a witch apprentice who struggles to use magic. To achieve her dream of entering a prestigious magic school, the Royal Diana Academy, she desperately needs a mentor but lacks both money and connections. Her life changes when she encounters Claude Sirius, a mysterious black cat who can speak and wields magic, but has been transformed into a feline due to a curse. Spica’s desire to master sorcery aligns with Claude’s longing to break his curse, leading them to form a secret master-apprentice pact. The manga’s narrative playfully hints that the key to breaking Claude’s curse involves a kiss.
Anime Adaptation Details
The newly announced TV anime is slated for a 2026 release.
Confirmed Cast and Staff
The initial announcement includes details on the core cast and production team:
- Spica Virgo will be voiced by Kaede Hondo. Hondo expressed her happiness, stating she had hoped to play Spica again after voicing the character in a promotional video, and is thrilled to continue the role in the anime.
- Claude Sirius will be voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki. Shimazaki shared his excitement, noting the unique challenge and honor of playing both a teacher and a mascot character, and looks forward to building a fun “classroom” for viewers.
The production of the anime will be handled by LIDEN FILMS. The main staff members revealed so far include:
- Director: Naoyuki Tatsuwa, known for his work on Nisekoi – False Love and Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!.
- Series Scripts: Midori Gotō, who previously worked on Clean Freak! Aoyama kun and Mr. Villain’s Day Off.
- Character Design: Takayuki Onoda, known for his work on Hortensia Saga.
Original author Yōsuke Kaneda shared his mix of joy and anxiety upon hearing the news of the anime adaptation, particularly wondering about how Claude’s characteristic “antics” would be portrayed to a wider audience. He expressed gratitude for the talented staff and cast, and excitement for the upcoming broadcast.
