The highly anticipated “Silent Witch” anime has unveiled its first three minutes of footage, introduced a new cast member, and provided details on its opening theme song ahead of its premiere. The series, an adaptation of Matsuri Isora and Nanna Fujimi’s light novel series, is set to begin broadcasting on July 4, 2025, and will be available for worldwide streaming on Crunchyroll.
First Look at the Anime’s Opening
Aniplex has released a three-minute preview of the anime’s first episode, offering fans a glimpse into the magical world and the protagonist, Monica Everett. This sneak peek is currently available on the Japanese Aniplex YouTube channel. The preview primarily features interactions between Monica and Annie, along with a surprise involving Louis.
New Voice Actor Joins the Cast
Adding to its growing ensemble, the “Silent Witch” anime has announced Ai Kayano as a new cast member, who will be voicing the character Claudia. Kayano joins an already established cast that includes Saya Aizawa as Monica Everett, Hitomi Nabatame as Nero, Junichi Suwabe as Louis Miller, Atsumi Tanezaki as Isabelle Norton, Shogo Sakata as Felix Arc Ridill, Kanna Nakamura as Lana Colette, Yoshiki Nakajima as Cyril Ashley, Ryohei Kimura as Elliot Howard, Yuki Sakakihara as Neil Clay Maywood, Yoko Hikasa as Bridget Greyham, and M.A.O as Rynzbelfeid.
Opening Theme Song Details Revealed
The anime’s opening theme song will be “Feel,” performed by the alternative rock band hitsujibungaku. The song is scheduled to begin streaming in Japan on July 4. hitsujibungaku is also performing the ending theme song for the series, titled “mild days.”
Production and Plot Overview
The “Silent Witch” anime is being produced by Studio Gokumi, with Takaomi Kanasaki serving as chief director, series composer, and scriptwriter. Yasuo Iwamoto is directing the anime, and Cona Nitanda is responsible for character designs. Cygames and Rina Tayama are composing the music.
The story revolves around Monica Everett, known as the “Silent Witch,” who is celebrated as the world’s sole practitioner of Voiceless Magic and a heroine who single-handedly defeated the Black Dragon of legend. However, beneath her powerful facade, Monica is intensely shy and only mastered voiceless magic to avoid public speaking. Despite her shyness, she is tasked with a top-secret mission to secretly guard the Second Prince, Felix Arc Ridill, who attends Serendia Academy.
