A short 12 episode anime. Sadly I don’t hear much people talk about this one, but it’s really good. Recently a new anime came out which is a sequel series to this one called The Dawn of The Witch, in the case you do end up watching this, you can go into that one too. It was done by Studio White Fox, which has worked on many light novel adaptations you’re familiar with, like Re: Zero, Cautious Hero, Goblin Slayer, and The Devil is a Part Timer.
Here is the synopsis:
In a world of constant war between humans and witches, there exist the “beastfallen”—cursed humans born with the appearance and strength of an animal. Their physical prowess and bestial nature cause them to be feared and shunned by both humans and witches. As a result, many beastfallen become sellswords, making their living through hunting witches.
Despite the enmity between the races, a lighthearted witch named Zero enlists a beastfallen whom she refers to as “Mercenary” to act as her protector. He travels with Zero and Albus, a young magician, on their search for the Grimoire of Zero: a powerful spell book that could be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands. During their journey, his inner kindness is revealed as he starts to show compassion and sympathy towards humans and witches alike, and the unlikely companions grow together.
Much like my other recommendations on here, I hope you guys get to react to this one. Truly a hidden gem. God bless.
