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Is Witchcraft Works Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching

Finished Magic Romance High School Bishoujo Witches
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What is Witchcraft Works?
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Witchcraft Works is a blend of magic and romance set in a high school environment. The story follows Honoka Takamiya, a junior who believes he is living a perfectly mundane life. His world is turned upside down when he discovers that the school’s most popular idol, Ayaka Kagari, is actually a powerful witch. After being rescued from several bizarre and fantastic deathtraps, Honoka learns that neither his school, his acquaintances, nor he himself are as normal as they seem.

This series is ideal for fans of the “magical girlfriend” trope and those who enjoy bishoujo characters entwined in a larger conspiracy. If you enjoy high school settings with a supernatural twist, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to dive into Honoka’s chaotic new reality.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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If you are looking for a complete and satisfying conclusion to the story, watching the anime alone will not be enough. While there are anime adaptations released in 2014 and 2015, the source material—the Witchcraft Works manga—continued for many years after the anime aired, eventually concluding in Volume 17 in July 2021.

Because the manga ran from 2010 all the way to 2022, the anime only covers a portion of the overall narrative. To see how the conspiracy unfolds and to reach the actual ending of the story, you will need to commit to the manga. You can buy the Witchcraft Works manga here to get the full experience.

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Depending on how much of the story you want to consume, here are the best ways to approach the series. For a detailed look at how these entries connect, feel free to check out the relationship tree provided on this page.

Release Order
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For those who want to experience the series as it was released to the public:

  1. Witch Craft Works Anime (2014)
  2. Witch Craft Works Anime (2015, bundled with the 8th manga volume)

Completionist Order
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If you want every single piece of content available, follow this path:

  1. Witch Craft Works Anime (2014)
  2. Witch Craft Works Anime (2015)
  3. Witchcraft Works Original Manga (Volumes 1-17)
  4. Witchcraft Works Extra Manga (The spinoff serialized starting in April 2022)

The “Source Material” Path
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If you prefer the most complete version of the story without overlapping content, we recommend going straight to the written material:

  1. Witchcraft Works Original Manga
  2. Witchcraft Works Extra Manga

If you love the characters and want to bring a piece of the magic home, you can also buy Witchcraft Works merchandise.

Final Thoughts
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Witchcraft Works offers a fun mix of high school drama and magical mystery. While the anime provides a great introduction to the world of Ayaka and Honoka, the manga is the only way to see the story through to its conclusion.

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Witchcraft Works • manga • 2010-03-05 to 2022-02-07 (good! Afternoon, 2010 #9 - 2022 #3)
  └─(adaptation)→  Witch Craft Works • anime • 2014-01-05
  └─(adaptation)→  Witch Craft Works • anime • 2015-01-07 (bundled with 8th manga volume)
  └─(spinoff)→  Witchcraft Works Extra • manga • 2022-03-07 (serialized in good! Afternoon, Apr 2022)

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