The misunderstood witch premise sounds heartwarming—Luna being feared despite growing affection for townspeople creates emotional storytelling potential. Shoya Chiba's casting is perfect; his range from Kiyotaka in Classroom of the Elite shows he can handle nuanced characters. Fantasy with emotional depth is always great; anime that balance adventure with genuine feelings resonate most. The mushroom theme is so unique—I can't think of another series centered around a "Mushroom Witch," which makes this stand out.

A brand-new trailer was released today for Champignon Witch, revealing a January 8, 2026 broadcast start date and previewing the fantasy anime's opening song, "Mahotsukai no Nikki" by Rosu. The first two episodes will air consecutively as a one-hour special.

WATCH THE SPECIAL TRAILER: Champignon Witch Special Trailer

Henri character visual

New Cast Member

Henri - Shoya Chiba (Known for: Kiyotaka Ayanokoji in Classroom of the Elite, Yuji Itadori in JUJUTSU KAISEN)

Production Staff

Director: Yosuke Kubo (Dahlia in Bloom)

Animation Studios: TYPHOON GRAPHICS and Qzil.la

Series Composition: Yuko Kakihara (The Apothecary Diaries)

Character Design: Miki Matsumoto (Summer Time Rendering)

Original Manga: Tachibana Higuchi (Gakuen Alice)

The Story

Per official Japanese reading site Manga Park, the story of Champignon Witch follows the dark forest-dwelling Luna, who people fear is a black witch because poisonous mushrooms grow wherever she goes. As such, the townspeople call her the "Mushroom Witch."

However, despite never feeling any warmth from them, Luna begins to feel affection for the townspeople. It's a magical fantasy of love, adventure and emotions exploring whether Luna can bridge the gap between fear and understanding.

Broadcast Information

Premiere: January 8, 2026 Special: First two episodes air consecutively as one-hour special

Are you excited for Champignon Witch? What do you think of the mushroom witch premise? Do you prefer misunderstood protagonists? Will you watch the one-hour special premiere? Share your thoughts in the comments below!