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Mochimaru Sakaki

Mochimaru Sakaki's light novel series The World's Strongest Witch is being adapted into a television anime that will premiere on October 7, 2026.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 27

Mochimaru Sakaki is the author of the light novel series The World's Strongest Witch: I'm Starting My Free Life in a World Where Only I Can See the Online Strategy Guide. The series is receiving a television anime adaptation. The anime is directed by Jōji Furuta at studios Bridge and Aisle. Azusa Tachibana voices the protagonist Rona Hermit.

Two casting announcements filled out the ensemble. In June 2026, Fairouz Ai and Honoka Inoue joined the cast as Erimina and Eruna, respectively. In July 2026, Kana Hanazawa and Maria Naganawa were added. The anime is set to air on Tokyo MX, BS11, TV Aichi, and MBS. The premiere date is October 7, 2026.

Key facts

Anime premiere date
October 7, 2026
Anime director
Jōji Furuta
Animation studios
Bridge and Aisle
Protagonist voice actor
Azusa Tachibana as Rona Hermit
Additional cast members (June 2026)
Fairouz Ai as Erimina, Honoka Inoue as Eruna
Additional cast members (July 2026)
Kana Hanazawa and Maria Naganawa
Broadcast stations
Tokyo MX, BS11, TV Aichi, MBS

Timeline

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Jul 27

The World's Strongest Witch Anime Adds Kana Hanazawa, Maria Naganawa, Sets October 7 Debut

The television anime adaptation of Mochimaru Sakaki's light novel series The World's Strongest Witch: I'm Starting My Free Life in a World Where Only I Can See the Online Strategy Guide has revealed two new cast members and an October 7 premiere date. Kana Hanazawa and Maria Naganawa join the previously announced cast, and the anime will air on Tokyo MX, BS11, TV Aichi, and MBS.

Jun 27

The World's Strongest Witch Anime Adds Fairouz Ai, Honoka Inoue to Cast

The official website for the television anime of Mochimaru Sakaki's The World's Strongest Witch light novel series began streaming a promotional video on Friday. The video reveals two new cast members: Fairouz Ai as Erimina, the master of the adventurers' guild known as the "Inferno Witch," and Honoka Inoue as Eruna, an elf princess who worries over her sick mother. Azusa Tachibana was previously announced as protagonist Rona Hermit. The anime is directed by Jōji Furuta at studios Bridge and Aisle and will premiere in October.