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Witch Watch: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author Kenta Shinohara
Japanese ウィッチウォッチ
Volumes 25
Chapters 252
Published 2021–present
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Witch Watch debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #2588 on February 8, 2021. Created by Kenta Shinohara (Sket Dance, Astra Lost in Space), it follows Morihito, a stoic high schooler with ogre strength, who becomes the familiar and housemate of Nico, a cheerful apprentice witch whose spells rarely go as planned — all under the shadow of a prophecy that disaster will strike her. A magical ensemble comedy with a warm romantic core, it has been collected in over 25 volumes and received a TV anime adaptation in April 2025.

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Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #2588 cover (February 8, 2021) — start of Witch Watch Ongoing arc
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who created Witch Watch?
Witch Watch was created by Kenta Shinohara. The series debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #2588 on February 8, 2021.
In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Witch Watch debut?
Witch Watch debuted in issue #2588 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on February 8, 2021.
Who created Witch Watch?
Witch Watch was created by Kenta Shinohara, also the author of Sket Dance and Astra Lost in Space, and a former assistant of Hideaki Sorachi (Gintama).
What is Witch Watch about?
Morihito, a high schooler with ogre strength, becomes the familiar of Nico, an apprentice witch whose spells constantly backfire. A magical comedy with romance and a prophecy of disaster looming in the background.
Does Witch Watch have an anime?
Yes. The Witch Watch TV anime premiered in April 2025.
How many volumes does Witch Watch have?
Witch Watch has over 25 tankōbon volumes and is still running in Weekly Shōnen Jump.