15 Best Witches In Anime (2025)

In anime, witches can be some of the sweetest or the most mischievous characters. They wield powerful weapons, cast strong spells, and have vast knowledge about obscure subjects no one else has. Witches can work alongside the heroes and fight for a good cause, but some are just plain evil.

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However, their moral alignment doesn't matter. In the end, the most important thing is how skilled of a witch they are or how well-written their character is. Some anime witches have become so popular among fans that they're hard to forget, while others become iconic mascots for their entire series.

Updated on July 17th, 2022 by Sarah Martin: Since this list was published in 2020, we've spruced it up with a few more of anime's most mystical witches and added more information about the ones already included. Some of anime's most lovable characters turn out to be witches, whether they're the classic "good witch" who helps the heroes out on their journey or if they're the ultimate villain who uses their powers for evil.

13 Izetta Is The Last Descendant Of The Weisse Hexe Of Eylstadt (Izetta: The Last Witch)

Izetta: The Last Witch's titular protagonist is the last descendant of the Weisse Hexe of Eylsladt. At the beginning of the anime, she keeps her true identity a secret to protect herself. She also disagrees with the idea of using her powers to interfere with someone's fate.

Izetta's the ultimate "good witch," and she cares a lot about Ortfine Fredericka, her childhood friend. The two share a strong bond, and both possess magical powers. They even have a few abilities in common, such as moving and enhancing the abilities of random objects for their own advantage.

12 Vanessa Enoteca Is The Drunken Frenzy Witch (Black Clover)

In Black Clover, Vanessa Enoteca hails from the Witches' Forest. She's a 3rd Class Junior Magic Knight of the Black Bull Squad. However, she's also recognized for her alcoholic tendencies, earning her the title of "Drunken Frenzy Witch."

Vanessa has a laid-back personality and doesn't take life too seriously. She enjoys a good drink and has no issue walking up to an attractive guy to start a conversation. Vanessa's tendencies may annoy the people around her, but she's a conniving fighter who can swiftly defeat her enemies when push comes to shove.

11 Natsuki Minamiya Is The Witch Of The Void (Strike The Blood)

Natsuki from Strike The Blood is an English teacher by day, but a powerful mage by night. People call her the "Witch of the Void" because of her impressive magical powers. She's also the guardian of the prison holding the most dangerous convicted supernatural criminals

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Natsuki's body is sealed inside the prison, so her physical form is just an illusion. Despite having such a high-ranking position as a mage, Natsuki is notoriously childish. However, she deeply cares for her friends and doesn't take life too seriously.

10 Medusa Gorgon Is A Snake Witch (Soul Eater)

Soul Eater's Medusa Gorgon was a snake witch dedicated to studying her own black blood. She infiltrated the Meister Academy under the guise of a school doctor to investigate the kishin, an entity that manifests from the mass murder of pure human souls. It's dangerous, but Medusa wanted to revive it.

As her name suggests, Medusa's entire character is an allusion to Medusa from Greek Mythology. She's one of the three Gorgon sisters alongside Arachne and Shaula, and they hail from a notorious family of witches.

9 Makoto Kowata Is Cheerful & Laidback (Flying Witch)

When witches turn 15 years old, they must become independent and study witchcraft on their own. Unfortunately, witchcraft doesn't come so easily to Makoto Kowata, the protagonist of Flying Witch. Despite her shortcomings, Makoto remains cheerful and laid-back.

Makoto may appear airheaded sometimes, but she puts in just as much work as everyone else and doesn't let her mistakes dent her confidence. When she's not studying spells, Makoto enjoys time with her friends while adapting to her new life in Aomori, Japan.

8 Ririka Moriya Is Cheerful & Outgoing (Nurse Angel Ririka SOS)

Ririka Moriya from Nurse Angel Ririka SOS may be one of anime's most obscure witches, but she's praiseworthy and deserves recognition for her feats in the series. She's a young girl who dreams of being a nurse when she grows up.

However, Ririka discovers she doesn't have to wait anymore because she can transform into the Nurse Angel by uttering a simple chant. When she makes her transformation, she takes on a more serious and mature demeanor. However, Ririka never loses her cheerful, outgoing, and likable attitude.

7 Blair Is A Bakeneko (Soul Eater)

Blair from Soul Eater may don witchy attire, but she isn't actually a witch. She's a Bakeneko, or a Monster Cat. She can transform into a cat and carries over her spellbound aesthetic into her feline form.

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Blair is surprisingly kind and will do anything to help others when they're in a bind. She's also part of the Cat Witch race, so she's very playful and always excited about the next adventure. In the series, Blair proves a helpful friend for Maka Albarn and becomes one of her closest allies.

6 Chocolat Meilleure Wants To Become The Future Queen Of The Magical World (Sugar Sugar Rune)

Chocolat Meilleure from Sugar Sugar Rune wants to become the Future Queen of the Magical World. However, she wishes to compete with her best friend, Vanilla Mieux, to see who will win fair and square. To do this, they must collect hearts from boys who are in love with them.

Despite most boys going for Vanilla, as they seem to prefer her cute and modest personality, Chocolat refuses to give up. Besides being beautiful, Chocolat has a caring, energetic, and forceful personality that attracts others.

5 Echidna Is The Witch Of Greed (Re:Zero)

The Witch of Greed, Echidna is one of the primary antagonists of Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World. She's very interested in Subaru's ability, as she can collect valuable information from seeing him use it.

Echidna possesses more intelligence than a human and has a bit of a sadistic side to her — not to mention she uses her beauty to her advantage and puts fear into other's hearts. Despite being an antagonist, fans of Re:Zero adore Echidna for her unique character.

4 Robin Fights Witches With Witchcraft (Witch Hunter Robin)

Witch Hunter Robin certainly isn't a series for the faint of heart. It's much darker than most other anime series and some of its scenes are wickedly disturbing. However, the anime proves a fascinating tale every horror fan should watch at least once. The titular protagonist Robin Sena employs witchcraft to fight witches.

Despite her heroic deeds, the powers give Robin the stereotypical conniving attitude of a witch. Robin uses pyrokinetic magic, so she can set anything she wants on fire. Additionally, she establishes herself to be impressively intelligent.

3 Elaina Is The Ashen Witch (Wandering Witch)

Elaina from Wandering Witch seemed to be a prodigy of magic. She didn't understand the meaning of failure, but she underwent significant character growth and came to appreciate it. Elaine used to come off as arrogant and overestimated her powers. In time, she became a kinder, more understanding person who tried to help others whenever possible.

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Called the Ashen Witch, one of Elaina's favorite hobbies is reading. She often recites her favorite stories as a coping mechanism when stressed out. Elaina also makes a point of reflecting on her journeys after they end, trying to figure out what lesson she learned from them or if there was a secret message along the way.

2 Atsuko Kagari Is Hardworking (Little With Academia)

Atsuko Kagari, often lovingly called Akko, is the main heroine of Little Witch Academia. She's hardworking, adorable, and an all-around nice person. She fits into the classic "good witch" archetype as she strives to help people with her impressive magical powers.

Akko admires her mentor, Shiny Chariot. Despite her great worth ethic, Kagari has a tendency to be impulsive. However, it proves she's not afraid to try new things. When push comes to shove, Akko will do whatever it takes to achieve her dreams.

1 Kiki Is A Young Witch-In-Training (Kiki's Delivery Service)

Kiki's Delivery Service may have come out over two decades ago, but the film is a beloved classic every anime fan should watch. It's adapted from a novel written by Eiko Kadano and animated by Studio Ghibli. Hayao Miyazaki directed the film. People who are into witchcraft should watch the movie.

Kiki is a young witch-in-training, but she's independent. Although she's a bit naive, Kiki embodies the concept of a playful young witch who hones her craft while learning all she can about the world. She's a beloved, relatable character who fans will always love.

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