The television anime adaptation of Tachibana Higuchi’s Champignon Witch (シャンピニオンの魔女, Shanpinion no Majo) manga has announced that voice actor Shōya Chiba will join its cast as the character Henri, a “comely youth” whom protagonist Luna encounters in town. This latest cast reveal comes alongside confirmation of a special one-hour premiere scheduled for January 8, 2026, on TBS, BS11, and AT-X in Japan. The broadcast will effectively begin on January 9 at 1:58 a.m. JST.
Expanding the Ensemble: Shōya Chiba as Henri
Shōya Chiba, known for his roles in popular anime, is set to portray Henri in the Champignon Witch anime. Henri is described as a charming young man Luna encounters, adding a new dynamic to the magical fantasy’s narrative. Chiba joins an already announced cast that includes Haruka Shiraishi as the titular Luna, Yuki Sakakihara as Lize, Jun Fukushima as Claude, Emiri Katō as Minos, Miho Okasaki as Merino, and Misato Fukuen as Sisi.
A Magical Premiere: One-Hour Special Broadcast
The highly anticipated Champignon Witch anime will kick off its run with an extended one-hour special on January 8, 2026. This extended debut is expected to provide a deeper introduction to the world and characters of the series, which is set to begin its full broadcast in January 2026 across various networks including TBS, BS11, and AT-X.
The Enchanting World of Champignon Witch
The anime adapts Tachibana Higuchi’s fantasy shōjo manga, which began serialization on Hakusensha’s Manga Park app in October 2019. The story centers on Luna, a solitary witch residing deep within the Black Forest. Feared by the townsfolk and dubbed the “Champignon Witch,” Luna possesses a unique and isolating condition: poisonous mushrooms sprout wherever she walks, touches, or even breathes. Despite being shunned, Luna secretly yearns for human connection and warmth, leading her on a journey filled with love, adventure, and emotional encounters.
Key Production Team
The anime’s production is helmed by a skilled team. Yōsuke Kubo is directing the series, with Yūko Kakihara handling the series composition, and Miki Matsumoto responsible for character designs. Animation production is a collaborative effort between Typhoon Graphics and Qzil.la.
Theme Songs
The musical landscape of Champignon Witch will feature the opening theme song “Maho Tsukai no Nikki” (Magician’s Diary) performed by ROSU, while Ms.OOJA will perform the ending theme song “Kimi wa” (You Are).
Fans of magical fantasy and heartwarming tales can look forward to the “Champignon Witch” anime’s grand entrance in January 2026, promising a captivating narrative and a journey of discovery for its unique protagonist.
