Maebashi Witches

📖 SYNOPSIS

As a high school freshman, Yuina Akagi's biggest concern is curating her online wardrobe — until a talking frog named Keroppe shows up and tells her she's got witch potential. Before she knows it, her closet literally becomes a portal to a magical flower shop, and she's thrown together with four other girls who are equally confused about this whole situation. Together they become the Maebashi Witches, a group that grants people's wishes through music and magic. Which sounds whimsical, and it is, but this 12-episode original from Sunrise leans more into the emotional weight of adolescence than you'd expect from the premise. The girls aren't just casting spells — they're dealing with real insecurities, clashing personalities, and the pressure of responsibilities they never asked for. Azu literally wants nothing to do with any of it at first. The music integration isn't just a gimmick either; it's woven into how the magic actually works, giving the show a rhythm that sets it apart. If you liked the way Wonder Egg Priority tackled real teen struggles through a fantasy lens, or if Puella Magi Madoka Magica made you appreciate magical girl stories that carry genuine emotional stakes, this one's in that conversation — though it's warmer in tone, more grounded. The animation blends traditional and modern styles in a way that feels fresh without being distracting. It's a coming-of-age story that just happens to involve witchcraft, and it earns its quieter moments.