The anime is based on Mochimaru Sakaki’s web novel.
The upcoming anime “The World's Strongest Witch” has released a new character trailer today, which announced that the series will premiere on 7 October, 2026. The latest update also revealed two new cast members.
The World's Strongest Witch
Premiere date: 7 October, 2026
Animation studio: Bridge, Aisle
Streaming service: TBA
What do we know about The World's Strongest Witch anime so far?
The two new voice actors joining the cast are:
- Kana Hanazawa as Aries
- Maria Naganawa as Lulu
Previously announced cast members include:
- Azusa Tachibana as Lorna
- Fairouz Ai as Elmina
- Honoka Inoue as Erna
Joji Furata is directing the anime at studios Bridge and Aisle. Shoji Yunemura is handling the series composition while Yuki Morimoto designs the characters.
What is The World’s Strongest Witch anime about?
The anime is based on Mochimaru Sakaki’s web novel series which began serialising in online platforms Shōsetsuka ni Narō and Kakuyomu in May 2022. In December 2022 it began publishing as a light novel series under Square Enix’s SQEX Novel imprint with illustrations by Riritto.
The manga adaptation by Tamaki Toga began serialisation in Kodansha's Monthly Magazine Base service in May 2023.
Yen Press publishes the original light novels in English and describes the story:
When Lorna manifests a completely useless ability, she’s labeled an embarrassment to her family and kicked out of the house. With no money or food, she’s about to hit rock bottom. But then, she figures out how to use her supposedly worthless SSS-Rank skill, “Internet.” This cheat-level talent gives her the know-how to gather an unlimited amount of valuable items and easily acquire rare equipment. Armed with godlike knowledge, Lorna’s free to do anything she wants! If only she could figure out what “lmfao” means…