About “The Witch and the Beast” in a few words:

“The Witch and the Beast” is an anime series that explores the dark and thrilling adventures of Guideau, a young woman cursed by a witch, and Ashaf, a mysterious man with a coffin on his back. Together, they embark on a quest filled with danger, magic, and mystery, seeking to uncover the truth behind the curse and the witch responsible. Set in a world where witches are feared and revered, the series weaves a complex narrative of betrayal, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds formed in the shadows of their journey.

Meet the characters from The Witch and the Beast

Ashaf

Okay, Ashaf is the kind of lead you can’t help but root for — gruff, blunt, and secretly allergic to drama even though they create most of it. They have this “I will fix everything with one glare” energy, but also will pause mid-fight to pocket a stray trinket because they have a weird soft spot for junk (like, actual junk). Honestly, they’re the person who swears they don’t care about people and then shows up with soup at midnight — so much for emotional availability. Also, low-key obsessed with old lullabies and terrible at remembering names, which makes them oddly endearing.

Guideau

Guideau is delightfully slippery — charmingly polite on the surface, with all the schematic plotting of someone who collects other people’s secrets like stamps. He’ll offer you tea and then somehow know your life story, but like in a very fashionable way; also, he’s dramatic about umbrellas (don’t ask). There’s a brainiac vibe here: loves maps, codes, and making plans that feel impossible but somehow work, though he occasionally misplaces his own motivations for weeks. He looks like a counselor, acts like an orchestrator, and has a laugh that’s a little too practiced, which is endearing and mildly suspicious at the same time.

Phanora Kristoffel

Phanora is theatrical in the best possible way — regal, exacting, and with a face that says “I have standards” even when those standards are a little weird (socks must match, obviously). She runs on rules and rituals, which she keeps in a little leather notebook that she carries everywhere, even to the bath — yes, really. Don’t be fooled by the poise; she will absolutely sprint after something she cares about like a cat chasing a ribbon, and then apologize for her sprinting, because manners. There’s this tragic tenderness under the corset though, the kind that makes you want to tuck a scarf into her pocket and leave.

Johan

Johan is that steady, warm presence who could bench-press a door frame and also knit you a comforting scarf right after — very confusingly wholesome. He’s practical to a fault: boots scuffed, tools at the ready, but also suspiciously sentimental about sunsets (will pause mid-march to watch one, true story). He hates pomp but respects honor, meaning he’s both a terrible showman and an excellent backup person to have in a fight or a long, boring meeting. Also hums slightly off-key lullabies when he’s nervous, which somehow makes him even more human.

Reuben Cole

Reuben is the delightfully unpredictable wildcard — equal parts sardonic wit and genuine, if misdirected, kindness; think a fox that quotes bad poetry. He plans things loosely (or rather, improvises brilliantly) and will invent a ridiculous alias on the spot if it amuses him, then forget that he used it. Very into tinkering — has a pocket full of gears and a tiny notebook of half-broken inventions, some of which may or may not explode (minor explosions only, he promises). He’s the friend who gives you brutally honest advice, then hides an ice cream pint in case you cry about it later.