Witch Craft Works

Edit

👁 Witch Craft Works

2 Recommended

2 Mixed Feelings

0 Not Recommended

Aug 25, 2017

FeelsBad

I love the role reversal in Witch Craft Works where the male lead is completely reliant on the female lead. It's refreshing to see a strong female lead stay that way consistently throughout the whole series(so far). A lot of series' have the female lead be really op at the start, but then all of a sudden they become useless for no reason and it doesn't really make sense. I'm glad that Witch Craft Works took a different approach to this since it really makes the story interesting.

The premise and plot aren't really anything new and exciting, but when you combine that with the role ... reversal, it turns the series into something that feels new, refreshing, and exciting to read. There are some nice heartwarming moments and the characters also have interesting personalities.

I will definitely continue to read this series and I hope that you also will give it a chance.

TLDR; Refreshing read with role reversal.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

What did you think of this review?

May 24, 2011

fiore777

Being a mi-monthly series and sitting at six currently out it may seem a bit early to give this a score of any sort. Despite the simple premise of a strong girl needing to protect the lead it is done in a way I find to be absolutely charming.

The interactions between the two main characters, Kagari and Takimya makes for plenty of funny but also sweet moments. One of the elements I like best is how the powerful female lead doesn't smack around the male lead, all too common in other series for my tastes. Even better, she doesn't try to him him away. ... At the same time the lead isn't just going to sit back and let her face all the evil that may come.

While antagonists come and go they are fun to watch. Some questions floating around as to why this is all happening so there is more than an endless stream of fights. As for one of the strongest points, I'd consider the art to be gorgeous. Many of the spreads drool worthy.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

What did you think of this review?

Mar 22, 2026

jprau29

Witch Craft Works was a bit of a struggle to finish. Even though I haven't watched the anime, from what I can see, I have a pretty good idea of which parts of the manga it covers. And I can safely say it adapts the absolute best part of the series, because after that point, the manga's quality drops significantly...

Story: 6
I'm not sure exactly how faithful the anime adaptation is, but if it's a good one, I'd 100% recommend just watching it and stopping there. After the first major arc, the story basically turns into a slow-paced slice-of-life. They rely way too much on backstory ... chapters, which completely stalls the actual plot progression for several chapters at a time.
While I usually appreciate getting a few extra chapters after the climax to see the aftermath and where the characters end up, they completely overdid it here. It almost feels like the author had leftover chapters to fill before ending the serialization.

Characters: 6
For this section, I'm focusing specifically on the personalities and the dynamics between the cast. The reason I'm giving it a 6 is that, even though the factions are straightforward (good guys vs. bad guys), everyone constantly hates and fights with each other within their own groups. Or, conversely, you have "good" characters getting along better with the villains than with their own allies.
Another negative point is that they introduce some really interesting characters right at the very end, only to save their actual development for the manga's sequel...

Art: 7
Here I'm just evaluating the backgrounds and the fight choreography. Overall, it's pretty good; I don't really have any complaints about it.

Character Design: 9
This is where I have to give a standing ovation, and it's honestly one of the main reasons I even finished the manga. The character designs are amazing. The witches in their battle outfits look incredible, and the manga showcases this really well. Every battle costume is unique and wonderfully over-the-top, making each character's final form look absolutely stunning.

Overall
The story definitely drags after the point where the anime presumably ends, making it a bit of a slog to read, though not impossible to finish. However, the character designs (especially the outfits) are incredibly detailed and carry the series. The manga wraps up decently enough, but it doesn't give a fully closed ending, intentionally leaving the door open to continue in the sequel.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

What did you think of this review?

by tizzytinks

by JohnDimension

by tizzytinks