Produced by Bilbury Animation Studio, “Witch Watch” It is an adaptation of the manga of Kenta Shinohara with the same name, serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump”. The show follows Nico, an adolescent witch, and his exhilarating school life with his childhood friend Morihito Otogi. But episode 2 has fans that they buzz for something more than simple magical accidents, since it is full of parodies of pop culture and gags of self -awareness that affect the heart of the souls fandom.
Particular, episode 2 of “Witch Watch” Delizia fans with intelligent references to “Hunter X Hunter”, “Demon Slayer”, “Dragon Ball”, And more. In this second episode, a governed spell suddenly grows the hair of a classmate. Another student exclaims, “It turned into adult gon!”which was an exhilarating cry to the iconic transformation of Gon Freecss from “Hunter X Hunter”.
The joke does not stop there. Their agitated teacher intervenes, “Gon freecss signed up for our school?!”, adding, “It must be an illusion! And honestly, my favorite has always been Kurapika.” The eye to the eye of the legendary work of Yoshihiro Togashi delighted long -standing fans and quickly spread on social media.
“Witch Watch” He is not shy for his shonen jump roots. Moreover “Hunter X Hunter”The episode nods uncomfortable to other titles of big names, including:
- Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba): A class scene in which students are stuck in ceilings and walls pushes a teacher to jump, “Did I just entered Infinity Castle?!” He even has the drops named Nakime, the mysterious demon responsible for manipulating that kingdom.
- Dragon Ball: The students perform Kamehameha -style explosions and float in the style of Air Z fighter, courtesy of the chaotic magic of Nico. A teacher is described by the narrator as “An Otaku who secretly dreams of being a Dragon Ball character.”
Also shojo classic Fruit basket He gets a cry, with another class that sarcastically complains about their banal school life compared to the romantic drama of the Amata series.
Originally launched in February 2021, “Witch Watch” He was one of the nine manga shonen jump titles selected to guide his new generation. Its anime adaptation now works as part of the spring season 2025, with plans for a two -door transmission that promises more laughter and magical chaos. With his vibrant art, the slap charm and the infinite nod to the history of souls, “Witch Watch” He is rapidly becoming favored by fans for both comedy lovers and otaku veteran.
