The Witch's Pastime: Opening Act

6.9/10 · 150 votesJan 19, 202424 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 1•−0.8 vs season avg

Guideau's frustration mounts as witch-related cases prove hard to come by, but a string of horrific serial murders may prove the answer to her prayers. Meanwhile, the city police force's only mage has her own ideas about the case.

Season 1 Episodes12

E1 7.4

The Witch and the City of Blazing Red

E2 6.9Now viewing

The Witch's Pastime: Opening Act

E3 7.3

The Witch's Pastime: Final Act

E4 7.6

Beauty and Death: Opening Act

E5 7.8

Beauty and Death: Final Act

E6 7.5

The Witch and the Demon Sword: Opening Act

E7 7.9

The Witch and the Demon Sword: Act II

E8 7.7

The Witch and the Demon Sword: Act III

E9 7.9

The Witch and the Demon Sword: Final Act

E10 7.8

Origin Witch

E11 8.3

Eloquence and Silence: Opening Act

E12 8.2

Eloquence and Silence: Final Act

Cast2

You Taichi

Guideau (voice)

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Ashaf (voice)

Crew11

Masato Tamagawa

Director

Yuichiro Momose

Writer

Miyoko Shikibu

Animation Director

Hiroya Iijima

Supervising Animation Director

Kazuharu Tada

Animation Director

Shoya Goto

Animation Director

Makoto Shimojima

Animation Director

Masahiko Suzuki

Director

Lim Keun-soo

Animation Director

Miyako Nishida

Animation Director

Toshiyuki Sone

Storyboard Artist

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Episode Summary

"The Witch's Pastime: Opening Act" is episode 2 of The Witch and the Beast season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 150 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Masato Tamagawa, Masahiko Suzuki and written by Yuichiro Momose, it aired on January 19, 2024.

The Witch's Pastime: Opening Act

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Season 1 Episodes12

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