In a thrilling announcement, the English dub premiere of Kōsuke Satake’s enchanting manga adaptation, ‘The Witch and the Beast,’ has been confirmed. Originally premiering on TBS and BS11 on January 11, the anime is set to captivate English-speaking audiences starting this Thursday.
The stellar cast of the English dub features Xan Cramer as Ashaf, Kelly Greenshield as Marie Rowan, Gilvie as Guideau, Kent Williams as the Narrator, and Lydia Mackay as Ione. Jeremy Inman takes the reins as the voice director, while James Cheek skillfully adapts the script. Gino Palencia lends his expertise as the audio mixer, and Zachary Davis completes the team as the audio engineer.
Fans have been eagerly following the anime’s unfolding storyline through Crunchyroll’s streaming service, with an exclusive world premiere screening at Anime NYC on November 17 providing an early treat.
‘The Witch and the Beast’ unfolds a mesmerizing tale of mystery and magic, tracing back to its origins. The anime delves into the legacy of powers passed down through generations, as a mysterious man with a coffin and a girl with beastly eyes enter a town, their destinies interwoven in a quest to break a curse. The narrative blurs the lines between captor and captive, initiating an intense dark fantasy that captivates from the very start.
Kōsuke Satake’s manga, which debuted in Young Magazine the 3rd in November 2016, has made a lasting impact with its fantastical narrative. Despite going on hiatus in January 2023, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its return, the manga’s influence remains undeniable. Kodansha USA Publishing is bringing ‘The Witch and the Beast’ to English readers, with the 10th volume scheduled for release in February 2023.
