The plot revolves around a young woman named Guideau, cursed by a witch, and a mysterious man named Ashaf, full of secrets. Guideau embarks on a journey with Ashaf to break her curse and avenge her family.

The anime is directed by Takayuki Hamana, written by Yūichirō Momose, character designs by Hiroya Iijima, and music by Hanae Nakamura and Natsumi Tabuchi.

The Witch and the Beast will be released in Japan on January 12, 2024. 

The plot of the anime

Guideau is a young woman living in a small village. One day, she is cursed by a witch who comes to her village. Because of the curse, Guideau's body slowly begins to petrify.

Guideau's family devises a plan to take revenge on the witch. However, their plan fails and Guideau's family is massacred.

Guideau embarks on a journey alone to avenge his family. On his journey, he meets a mysterious man named Ashaf. Ashaf, too, has a secret that can help him break Guideau's curse.

Together, Guideau and Ashaf embark on an arduous journey to take revenge on the witch and break Guideau's curse.

Expectations for the anime

The Witch and the Beast is an anime based on a popular manga with a strong cast. The anime is expected to combine action, adventure and fantasy elements.

The anime is expected to be welcomed with interest, especially by fans of the manga.