Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Special Projects and Cast Messages from 12 Members Including Kaede Hondo

The TV anime Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina celebrates its 5th anniversary today, October 2. To commemorate this milestone, comments from the cast and staff have been released, and it was announced that special anniversary projects will be rolled out.

Kaede Hondo (Voice of Elaina)
“Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of the Wandering Witch anime! I’m Kaede Hondo, the voice of Elaina. Playing a beautiful witch is both fun and challenging, but my journey with her has been full of wonderful memories. Each episode tells a story of encounters along the way, enjoyable no matter where you start watching. And in the final episode, we even explored a ‘what if’ story that asked how things might have turned out differently with just one or two choices made another way. Wandering Witch truly is fascinating. I will continue to support it wholeheartedly!”

Kana Hanazawa (Voice of Fran)
“Congratulations on the anime’s 5th anniversary! Recording the drama CDs after the broadcast has always been such fun. Playing someone as playful as Professor Fran is an exciting experience. I know it must be a lot of work for Mr. Shiraishi, but I hope more are produced… and perhaps even an anime Season 2… Please make it happen!!!”

Tomoyo Kurosawa (Voice of Saya)
“Already five years! Time flies. With its beautiful music, this work balances subtlety and boldness in such a delicate way. Even after five years, I still love it as much as ever. I haven’t given up on the continuation of the journey! I want to play Saya again. I’m waiting for my chance.”

Yoko Hikasa (Voice of Sheila)
“Happy 5th anniversary to the Wandering Witch anime! While the anime had a fairly serious tone, in recent drama CDs I’ve been playing a much more chaotic version of Sheila, which has been hilarious. But I’d love to see the slightly cool, slightly downer Sheila return again someday. The original novels and drama CDs are still ongoing, so please continue supporting Wandering Witch! It’s truly wonderful.”

Director: Toshiyuki Kubooka
“Thank you so much for your support over the past five years! Elaina figures continue to be released without pause, which makes me marvel at the enduring potential of this work and the passion of its fans. Please keep supporting us moving forward.”

Series Composition & Script: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
“Five years have passed. I wonder which sky Elaina is flying across now. Knowing her, she must still be getting into… or rather, experiencing beautiful encounters wherever she goes. With highs and lows, sunshine and rain, the journey is life itself. As long as we continue traveling, I believe we will meet Elaina again under some sky. Thank you for your support.”

Character Design: Takeshi Oda
“Thank you for supporting the Wandering Witch anime for five years. It’s thanks to all of you that we reached this milestone. I feel so lucky to be involved in a series that has been loved and supported for this long. I look forward to your continued support.”

Concept Design: Kazumasa Uchio
“It has already been five years since I encountered Elaina and her companions, shining so brightly on the anime stage. For those of us who cannot use magic, depicting this world through Japanese sensibilities has been an extraordinary experience. Many passionate fans around the world are deeply familiar with Japanese anime, or ‘Japanime art.’ Responding to this passion gives us motivation for future projects and opportunities to create new worlds. Thank you for this experience.”

Music: Shun Tanishima (AstroNoteS)
“Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of the Wandering Witch anime! It was such a precious and rewarding experience to work on the score. I still vividly remember the days I composed music with the wish of coloring Elaina’s journey with sound. I’m so happy this series is still loved after five years, and I hope her journey continues to reach many more people.”

Animation Producer: Kazumasa Hayasaka
“Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of the Wandering Witch TV anime! Looking back, I remember how much the encouragement from everyone motivated us during production. The workplace was filled with creativity, passion, and above all, love for the series. Elaina’s journey is far from over. I hope you will continue enjoying the adventure with us.”

Opening Theme “Literature” — Reina Ueda
“Through my involvement with Wandering Witch, I met new people and reconnected with others I hadn’t seen in a long time. Just as Elaina encounters many along her journey, I too was blessed with many connections. Whether it’s your first time or a long-awaited reunion, I hope you’ll take this chance to peek into her whimsical travels once more. Congratulations on the 5th anniversary!”

Ending Theme “Saga of Gray (JP: 灰色のサーガ, Haiiro no Sag)” — ChouCho
“Congratulations to Wandering Witch on its 5th anniversary! Performing the ending theme ‘Saga of Gray’ opened a new door for me, inspired by the charm of the series. I have sung this song in many places in Japan and abroad over the past five years, and I will continue treasuring it forever.”

Source : ORICON NEWS