Black Cat & Witch Anime Confirms April 12 Debut, 2-Part Run!

Alright, fine, another anime has a premiere date. 'The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch' is apparently gracing our screens on April 12th, and get this – it's doing a continuous two-part run. Because apparently, waiting week-to-week is too much to ask these days. But, I suppose if the story demands it, a continuous format could actually work. And the cast? Kana Hanazawa, Show Hayami, and Daisuke Hirakawa. Okay, that’s… not terrible. They’re definitely capable of pulling off some serious emotional weight, so maybe this won't just be about a cat and a witch doing… whatever it is they do.

I’m not going to pretend I’m suddenly invested in this premise. A classroom, a black cat, a witch – it sounds like it could go either way: either a charming, character-driven narrative or another fluffy, pointless slice-of-life that overstays its welcome. However, the addition of those voice actors does pique my interest. Hanazawa can be incredibly nuanced, Hayami brings gravitas, and Hirakawa… well, he can definitely do 'intense'. If they're leaning into some darker themes or complex relationships, this could actually be something to dissect. But if it’s just cute animals and magical mishaps, don’t expect me to be singing its praises.

This two-part structure is an interesting gamble. It suggests a commitment to pacing and a desire to immerse the audience without the usual commercial breaks disrupting the flow. It also means they better have their story locked down from the start. No room for filler or meandering plotlines when you’re going for a double-header. I’m cautiously optimistic that this unconventional approach, coupled with a talented cast, might actually result in something that feels cohesive and impactful. Or it could just be a disaster. We’ll see.