The anime will premiere on 7 October, 2026.
A new trailer and key visual have been released for the upcoming anime “The World’s Strongest Witch”. The new teaser revealed a new cast member, staff, and theme song details. The anime is set to premiere on 7 October, 2026.
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 new voice actor joining the anime’s cast is:
- Yûto Uemura as Reinhardt Highwind
Previously announced cast members of the anime include:
- Azusa Tachibana as Lorna
- Fairouz Ai as Elmina
- Honoka Inoue as Erna
- Kana Hanazawa as Aries
- Maria Naganawa as Lulu
The new trailer previews the opening theme song ‘Eikyōryoku∞Idol’ (Infinitely Influential Idol) performed by HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwalily. The ending theme song is ‘Hoshi o Muguru’ (Traversing the Stars) performed by the group Rokudenashi.
Joji Furata is directing the anime at studios Bridge and Aisle. Shoji Yunemura is handling the series composition while Yuki Morimoto designs the characters.
The newly announced staff members of the anime include:
- Art Director: Asuka Komiyama
- Colour Key Artist: Megumi Aoi
- Compositing Director of Photography: Toshiyuki Sadamatsu
- Editing: Kumiko Sakamoto
- Music: Arisa Okehazama, Ryoshi Takagi
- Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera
- Sound Production: Bit Grooove Promotion
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…