The story and preview images of Episode 5 of WITCH WATCH have been revealed. The series will premiere in Japan on Sunday, May 4 at 5:30 PM JST, and will be available on streaming platforms in various countries afterward.

Episode 5 Story

Nico and Morihito’s homeroom teacher, Makuwa, is revealed to be a secret manga otaku. He’s especially obsessed with a series called Uron Mirage, or UroMira for short. One day, she overhears that one of her students, Kukumi Ureshino (nicknamed Kuku), has been posting UroMira fan art on the social media platform “Chitter.” With over 10,000 followers and a number of viral illustrations, Kuku has clearly made a name for himself. Intrigued, Makuwa begins to investigate Kuku’s illustrations…

Global Streaming Details

Premiered on April 6, 2025, in Japan, with international streaming available on multiple platforms.

United States & Canada: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu – Sundays
France: ADN – Sundays
Southeast Asia: Aniplus – Sundays
Other Regions: Tropics – Sundays

The English dub premiered on April 27, 2025.
Check the official website for up-to-date release schedules.

About WITCH WATCH

WITCH WATCH is a magical comedy manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, with over 3 million copies in circulation. Created by Kenta Shinohara, known for SKET DANCE and Astra Lost in Space, the story centers around Nico Wakatsuki, a young witch-in-training who comes to live with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a high school student with ogre powers.

While Nico is delighted by their reunion, Morihito bears the heavy responsibility of serving as her familiar and protecting her from a prophesied calamity. Between Nico's unpredictable magic, awkward cohabitation, and teenage feelings, their magical misadventures are just getting started!

Source : Witch Watch Official