Kodoani.com – Anime Maebashi Witches of studio Sunrise has just released more information through new images and a second promotional video, raising expectations ahead of its release on April 2025. The film tells the unique coming-of-age story of five high school girls recruited to become “witches-in-training”.
Main characters and actors
Yuina Akagi (played by Sakura Kasuga): A cheerful first-year high school girl who is passionate about cameras and “emotional” photography.
Azu Niisato (Hinano Sakikawa): A girl who loves fashion and cosmetics, always wants to express herself.
Kyoka Kitahara (Rena Motomura): Comes from a wealthy family, attended a top high school in the province, has a luxurious demeanor.
Choco Mitsumata (Haruka Minami): Brings a happy atmosphere, always full of positive energy.
Mai Kamiizumi (Honami Momose): A practical girl who sometimes worries about how others think of her.
Keroppe (Tomokazu Sugita): A mysterious frog spirit who gathered the group to turn them into apprentice witches.
Plot
Yuina Akagi lived a normal but unhappy life, until she met Keroppea strange frog spirit. Keroppe recruits her and four other girls into the group “Maebashi Witches.” Thanks to a mysterious wardrobe connected to Magic flower shopthe girls not only learn how to be witches but also help make other people's wishes come true through music and dance.
Production team
Original studio: Sunrise (nay là Bandai Namco Filmworks).
Director: Junichi Yamamoto (Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion).
Script: Erika Yoshida (Bocchi the Rock!, Tower of God).
Character design: Nozomi Tachibana, based on the original by Yū Inami.
Witchverse design: Yoshiki Imazu.
Music: Yuri Habuka.
Music
Opening song: Sugosugi Maebashi Witches! (The Maebashi witches are super awesome!)
Lyrics: Tsunku (Precure All Stars New Stage 2).
Musician: TORIAN.
Ending song: Sorezore no Door (Every Door)
Lyrics and composition: Haruka Revoke.
Compilation: The burden is on Kishi.
Design style and message
The anime combines mature elements, magic, and performance art. The film celebrates the city MaebashiGunma Prefecture, making it the center of a colorful magical story. With characters that are both adorable and relatable, and a strong investment in music and choreography, Maebashi Witches promises to bring an inspiring and vibrant experience to viewers.
