The World's Strongest Witch anime has expanded its cast with Kana Hanazawa as Aries and Maria Naganawa as Lulu. The July 24 announcement also confirms that the series will begin airing in Japan on October 7, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS11, TV Aichi and MBS. No French platform has been confirmed yet. You can also find the latest video game and pop culture news.
Aries and Lulu join the cast
Lorna is at the heart of this fantasy adaptation of Mochimaru Sakaki's light novel. After being banished, she discovers that her skill, called “Internet,” gives her access to rare knowledge. The announcement adds two important characters around her, without yet specifying a French release date.
Aries leads the adventurers' guild in the port city of Aquas. Kana Hanazawa will voice her. The character is presented as dependable, but her composure vanishes around Lorna, establishing a relationship that is already clear before the broadcast begins.
Maria Naganawa will play Lulu, a princess of the aquatic dragonfolk. Lorna accidentally splits her into two versions. This situation places Lulu at the center of a comic premise outlined in the character presentation.
The official announcement reported by Crunchyroll links the two actresses to Aries and Lulu and presents this new visual.
The Japanese broadcast starts on October 7
The Japanese broadcast will begin on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The series is set to air on TOKYO MX, BS11, TV Aichi and MBS. This date does not confirm a simulcast in France.
No French or international service is listed in the July 24 announcement. French-speaking viewers will therefore have to wait for licensing information to find out where they can legally watch the series.
Bridge and Aisle are producing the anime. Jōji Furuta is directing the series, Shōji Yonemura is handling series composition, and Yuki Morimoto is credited with character design. Check the news section for upcoming broadcast announcements.
The new cast gives the adventure a clearer shape
Lorna does not receive a legendary weapon: her power primarily gives her access to useful knowledge. The concept recalls RPGs where understanding a hidden rule can matter as much as gaining a level, but the announcement presents neither a game system nor a video game adaptation. Aries and Lulu give more concrete shape to the group surrounding the heroine. This makes the character dynamics easier to read before October. It remains impossible to assess the season's pacing or the balance between adventure and comedy from the available information.
Aries brings the authority of a guild leader, while Lulu introduces a specific comic situation through her split into two versions. Compared with the conventions of adventure fantasy and RPGs, which often contrast progression through strength with progression through knowledge, Lorna's power offers an identifiable angle. This comparison remains limited: no previous adaptation, earlier game or past work by the studio is documented here, and the announcement does not yet make it possible to gauge the narrative depth of this idea.
For future viewers, the immediate question is whether these relationships will give Lorna a distinct enough entourage to support the opening episodes. Kana Hanazawa's and Maria Naganawa's voices strengthen the cast's identity, while the lack of a French platform still leaves legal access uncertain for French-speaking audiences. The decision to watch the series will depend as much on the announced broadcast as on how the anime balances Lulu's comic premise with Lorna's adventure.
The video introduces Aries and Lulu
The announcement is accompanied by a character introduction video. It focuses on Aries and Lulu rather than a trailer detailing the entire season. This format is primarily meant to establish their voices and their relationships with Lorna.
The project already has source material from the light novels and manga. The adaptation will nevertheless need to find its own pacing. The “Internet guide” concept will need to remain a driving force for adventure rather than a simple starting idea.
Readers can follow our gaming and culture articles for further information on the legal broadcast. The recent source remains available through Crunchyroll's publication.
What remains unknown before October
The Japanese date and the first voice cast are known, but several elements will affect the series' concrete appeal for French-speaking audiences.
- Which platform will stream The World's Strongest Witch in France? This information will determine where viewers can legally watch the series.
- Will a future video show more of Lorna's adventure? It would help assess the place of action alongside the character comedy.
Frequently asked questions
When will The World's Strongest Witch anime be released?
The Japanese broadcast will begin on October 7, 2026.
Who plays Aries in the anime?
Kana Hanazawa will play Aries, the head of Aquas' adventurers' guild.
Who voices Lulu?
Maria Naganawa will voice Lulu, a princess of the aquatic dragonfolk.
Where can I follow the next official information?
Recent announcements can be followed through the official publication reported by Crunchyroll.
To keep following the subject, also see our article on Ghost Meets Gal: the Vanguard mini-anime is coming to Japan, as well as our article on The Ogre's Bride anime.
Verified source
Crunchyroll News, published on July 24, 2026: confirms Kana Hanazawa as Aries, Maria Naganawa as Lulu, and a Japanese broadcast start on October 7, 2026.
