The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch anime is airing its second cour, with a new opening theme and a new cast member introduced for the second half.
The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch, based on Yōsuke Kaneda's manga, began airing in 2026. The anime adaptation has drawn criticism from Anime Feminist for its first episode, which the review described as relying on cheap harassment gags. The review cited frequent upskirting, a friend who sexually harasses the lead, and a scene where Spica offers her body in exchange for magic as elements that made the premiere uncomfortable. The reviewer noted that a late sequence where Spica proves herself did not salvage the episode.
In late June, the series released a third promotional video for its second cour. The video announced that Akari Nanawo performs the new opening theme "∞Rettō-Sei" for the second half of the series. Comedian Attack Nishimoto joined the cast as Ursa Minor, a Virgo Magic student who appears in episode 13. The series continues its half-year run with fresh material and an expanded student roster.
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Sazae-san topped the Japanese animation TV rankings for July 27-August 2 with a 6.0% household rating, followed by Detective Conan at 5.6% and Chibi Maruko-chan at 4.8%. Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 and The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch also made the list, with ratings of 3.2% and 2.2% respectively.
Video Research released Japanese animation TV rankings for July 13-19, 2026. Sazae-san topped the list with a 5.9% household rating in the Kanto region. Detective Conan and Chibi Maruko-chan followed at 4.6% and 4.2% respectively. A Kingdom special earned 7.0% but was not part of the regular animation chart.
The anime for Yōsuke Kaneda's manga The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch released a third promotional video on Monday, announcing Akari Nanawo's new opening theme "∞Rettō-Sei" for the second cour. Comedian Attack Nishimoto joins the cast as Ursa Minor, a Virgo Magic student appearing in episode 13.
Anime Feminist reviewed the first episode of The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch. The review finds the premiere uncomfortable, citing frequent upskirting, a friend who sexually harasses the lead, and a scene where Spica offers her body in exchange for magic. The reviewer says the comedy relies on sexual stunners instead of the weird magic that could make the show distinct. A late sequence where Spica proves herself does not salvage the episode.