Makoto Sanda’s gothic mystery novel series, Majo Suiri (Witch’s Deduction), has officially received a manga adaptation, which launched last Friday on Kadokawa’s Kadocomi manga website. Yū Mitsuki is illustrating the new series, bringing Sanda’s enchanting detective story to a new visual medium.
Bringing Witch’s Deduction to Manga
The manga adaptation, drawn by Yū Mitsuki, expands the world of Majo Suiri for fans of the gothic mystery genre. The serialization on Kadokawa’s Kadocomi platform signals a new chapter for the popular novel series. This move often introduces beloved stories to a wider audience, leveraging the popularity of manga as a storytelling format.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Majo Suiri
The Majo Suiri novels delve into a world of enigmatic occurrences and supernatural undertones. The central figure is Kunori Orizue, a captivating and enigmatic young woman who identifies herself as a “witch.” Her presence seems to draw all manner of perplexing and questionable incidents into her orbit.
The narrative unfolds as Kunori reunites with her childhood friend, Takumi, who soon finds himself inextricably linked to the mysterious events surrounding her. Together, they navigate the intricate web of secrets and deductions that form the core of the gothic mystery.
The Original Novel Series by Makoto Sanda
Makoto Sanda initiated the Majo Suiri novel series with the first volume released in August 2023, followed by the second in December 2023. The novels feature distinct artwork by Kaomin, establishing the visual tone for the original prose.
Sanda is a prolific author, widely recognized for his contributions to the light novel and manga landscape. He is the creator of the Rental Magica light novel series, which ran from 2004 to 2013, spanning 24 volumes and inspiring a 24-episode television anime adaptation in 2007. Additionally, Sanda penned The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II, a light novel series set within the expansive Fate/stay night universe, which has also received a manga adaptation and a television anime. His work also includes a spinoff manga of Kore Yamazaki’s The Ancient Magus’ Bride titled The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Wizard’s Blue, which ran from 2019 to 2024.
