Big News for Fans: Maebashi Witches Theatrical Compilation is Officially Happening
It’s a really great day for the anime community because it has just been decided that a theatrical compilation of the original anime "Maebashi Witches" will be produced very soon. Along with this big announcement, a special video has also been released to get everyone excited. This news is quite a pleasant surprise for those who enjoyed the series during its initial run.
For those who might need a quick refresher, "Maebashi Witches" was originally broadcasted from April to June 2025. It is a very unique original anime project produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks' own in-house production studio, SUNRISE Studios. The story is beautifully set in Maebashi City, located in the Gunma Prefecture. It basically follows the journey and growth of five local high school girls who unexpectedly find themselves becoming apprentice witches. It is quite heart-warming to see their development, and that's everything you need to know about the upcoming original magic girl anime and why it resonated so well with the audience.
The original series was directed by Junichi Yamamoto, while the series composition and the script were handled by Erika Yoshida. This new production decision for the theatrical version was officially announced today, March 21st. The announcement happened during the special "TV anime 'Maebashi Witches' new costume unveiling event" which took place at Keyaki Walk Maebashi in Gunma. Fans are now eagerly waiting for more details regarding the release dates and additional footage.
Theatrical compilation “Maebashi Witches” special video
Upcoming Events and Rebroadcast Details
The excitement doesn't just stop with the movie news. There are plenty of other things happening for the franchise:
- AnimeJapan 2026 Participation: A special singing event featuring the Maebashi Witches cast will be held at the BS11 booth on March 28th at Tokyo Big Sight. It is scheduled for one hour starting from 10:30.
- Television Rebroadcast: If you missed the original airing, you are in luck\! The series will be rebroadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11 starting from April 5th.
- Live Show Tickets: Applications for the second round of play guides for the live show "STRAIGHT\! REACH\!\! CHEER\!\!\!" are currently open. This show will be held at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo on May 24th and at Zepp Osaka Bayside on May 31st. You have until March 22nd to apply, so don't miss out.
It is honestly quite a busy time for the fans of this series. If you want to dive deeper into the lore, checking out everything you need to know about the upcoming original magic girl anime is definitely a good idea before the movie arrives. We will have to wait for further information for more specific details about the compilation film.
