The Witch and the Beast
On TBS
A dark fantasy anime following two cursed wanderers on a quest for vengeance, balancing gothic atmosphere with character-driven storytelling across a completed 12-episode arc.
Guideau is a young woman who was cursed by a witch, forced to carry a dark secret. Ashaf is a tall, soft-spoken man with a coffin strapped to his back and secrets yet untold. Together they venture across the land on their quest for vengeance. Appearances can be deceiving, and each step could be their last. In a dark fantasy filled with adventure, will unlikely heroes find the vengeance they seek?
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamCrunchyroll
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
Questions people ask
Is The Witch and the Beast violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is The Witch and the Beast sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Witch and the Beast scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does The Witch and the Beast leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Witch and the Beast easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Witch and the Beast
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Witch and the Beast
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Witch and the Beast, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Witch and the Beast, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Witch and the Beast, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
