Majo to Youhei is officially joining the anime slate in 2027, and if you like dark fantasy with strong character chemistry, this is one to keep on your radar.
Bandai Namco Filmworks has opened an official website for a TV anime adaptation of Kaeru Chouhoukiteki's light novel series Majo to Youhei (Witch and Mercenary). Alongside the announcement, the company also revealed the main cast, core staff, a teaser visual, and a teaser promo. The series is set to air on NTV in 2027.
For the lead roles, Taito Ban has been cast as Zig Crane, while Saori Hayami will voice Siasha. That pairing alone is already pretty solid. Ban is a familiar name for anime fans from Ore dake Level Up na Ken (Solo Leveling), while Hayami remains one of the most recognisable voices in the industry thanks to roles including Spy x Family. If the adaptation nails the mood, this duo could end up carrying a lot of the show's appeal.
The staff list has also started taking shape, with Shinpei Ezaki confirmed as director. Even from this early reveal, the production looks like it's aiming for a proper rollout instead of a low-key adaptation that just appears out of nowhere.
For Malaysian and wider SEA anime fans, this matters for a few reasons. First, fantasy light novel adaptations are still a big deal in the region, especially when they come with a stronger hook than generic isekai spam. Witch and Mercenary already sounds like the kind of title that can build buzz fast if the visual tone and action delivery are on point.
Second, the cast reveal gives the project a bit more weight early. Hayami in particular has a strong fanbase across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and Ban's profile has climbed a lot thanks to recent high-impact roles. So even though 2027 is still quite far off, this is the kind of announcement that anime pages and fan communities here will probably start bookmarking now.
The NTV broadcast detail is also worth noting. A TV slot there usually means the project has real backing, and that gives fans more reason to expect a proper marketing push between now and release. We still do not have a full picture of the adaptation yet, but the teaser materials suggest the anime is entering the public rollout phase early.
Of course, the big question for local viewers is where it will eventually stream in this region. No platform has been announced so far, so Malaysian fans will have to wait for that part. But with the way major seasonal titles are picked up across Southeast Asia now, this is definitely one to watch if you're into fantasy series with a more serious edge.
For now, the main takeaway is simple: Majo to Youhei is real, it's heading to TV in 2027, and it already has a notable cast plus a teaser campaign in motion. Not bad for a first reveal, bro.
Source: MyAnimeList News