It has been announced that the TV anime “The Dawn of the Witch” will start broadcasting on April 7, 2022, on TBS and BS11. Along with this announcement, the key visual and 1st PV have been released as well as the announcement of Hanamori Yumiri, Yano Masaaki, and Mizunaka Masaaki as the additional cast members.

“The Dawn of the Witch” is a fantasy novel by Kobashiri Kakeru, known for “Grimoire of Zero” that is being published by “Kodansha Ranobe Bunko”. The story takes place a few years after the war between the Witches and Church has ended, and it depicts a story about a normal boy trying to find himself together with his companions that are hiding their mental pain.

The broadcast date was decided to be on April 7 and the visual featuring the gathering of the important characters has been revealed. Along with Saybil, who is attending the special lesson of Academy of Magic, the additional characters, such as the Mysterious Witch, Mercenary, and Priest can be seen as well.

Also, along with the additional characters, their cast members have also been announced. Mysterious Witch, who knew the past of Saybil and has an otherworldliness atmosphere, is voiced by Hanamori Yumiri, the “Beastfallen” Mercenary, who looked like a fierce white large tiger, is voiced by Yano Masaaki, and the blinded folded Priest with an extraordinary atmosphere is voiced by Mizunaka Masaaki. The comments from the cast member have also been revealed.

The 1st PV depicts Saybil, Loux Krystas, Holt, and Kudo setting off on a journey to join the special lesson of Academy of Magic as well as the trials faced by them, which allow you to feel the start of the story. Along with the first release of the character voices, a glimpse of the hidden past of Saybil can also be seen with the appearance of the Mysterious Witch at the end of the PV. This PV that features the achievement of the various characters will surely hype you up toward the broadcast.

TV anime “The Dawn of the Witch” will start broadcasting at 1:59 AM, on April 7 (Thursday), on TBS.

＜Below are the full comments＞

Hanamori Yumiri’s Comments

Q1. What is your impression of this work?
This is a nostalgic world with a mixture of changes and static elements, such as the adult Albus, non-existenced Thirteen, and the usual Mercenary. I am sure that these who like “Grimoire of Zero” will like this work as well.

Q2. What is your impression of your character as well as enthusiasm toward voicing her?
I can’t believe the day that I am able to voice Zero (Mysterious Witch) has come again. I’m so glad.
Please do look forward to the appearance of Zero and Mercenary after they had finished one of their big journeys!

Yano Masaaki’s Comments

Q1. What is your impression of this work?
I was full of joy, thinking, “I want to go there! I want to be there!! To the world where magic and beastmen exist!!!” I couldn’t catch up with my feeling when looking at this work that is overflowing with my favorite elements.
I’m excited about the story developments as well as how the bonds between the characters grown deeper.
Personally, I like the beastmen, so they are the best!

Q2. What is your impression of your character as well as enthusiasm toward voicing him?
My first impression was, “He is so fluffy!” (Haha)
However, all of his speech and actions are filled with his various experience, so I hope I am able to express it well.
In order to contribute to this work as well as have everyone to enjoy this, I will do my best earnestly to express Mercenary in my own way.

Mizunaka Masaaki’s Comments

Q1. What is your impression of this work?
In this story that has “Magic” as the keyword, the actions of the various characters while facing a dilemma had drawn me into the story.
The interaction between Saybil, Loux sensei, Holt, and Kudo, got me excited as well as made me want to protect them. I am looking forward to the anime as I am finally able to see their actions and magic casting!

Q2. What is your impression of your character as well as enthusiasm toward voicing him?
Priest is a calm and smart character, and I can feel his allure from his straightforwardness in his speech as well as his bottomless mysterious atmosphere. This makes me feel quite honored to be able to voice Priest.
I will do my best to draw out his utmost allure as well as to have everyone enjoy “The Dawn of the Witch”! So, please do look forward to it!

(C) Kobashiri Kakeru, Kodansha/ The Dawn of the Witch Production Committee