Atsumi Tanezaki has been announced as the newest addition to the cast of the anime adaptation of Saka and Chorefuji’s Once Upon a Witch’s Death light novels. Known for her role as Juno in BEASTARS, Tanezaki will be voicing a character known as the “Mysterious Girl” who is seen alongside Meg in the fourth situation visual.
The anime adaptation of Once Upon a Witch’s Death is scheduled to premiere in 2025. The main cast includes Yoshino Aoyama as Meg Raspberry, Yoshiko Sakakibara as Faust, Miharu Hanai as Carbuncle, and Aina Suzuki as Shirofukuro.
Directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa, with series composition by Keiichirou Ohchi and character designs by Yukishizuku, the anime is being produced by EMT Squared.
For those unfamiliar with the story, Yen Press publishes the Once Upon a Witch’s Death light novels in English and provides the following description:
Once Upon a Witch’s Death follows the story of Meg, who discovers on her seventeenth birthday that she only has one year left to live due to a curse. Her mentor, the Eternal Witch Faust, informs her that the only way to save herself is to grow a seed of life using one thousand tears of joy. As Meg embarks on her quest, she becomes intertwined in the lives of her friends and neighbors in unexpected ways. Through sharing their burdens and using her magic to bring them comfort, she learns the value of connection even in the face of death.
The addition of Atsumi Tanezaki to the cast adds to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming anime adaptation. Fans of the light novels and newcomers alike can look forward to experiencing the emotional and magical journey of Meg and her quest for life.
Stay tuned for more updates on Once Upon a Witch’s Death as the premiere date approaches.
