---
title: "The Witch and the Beast"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-witch-and-the-beast-2024"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 208445
imdb_id: "tt30089363"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 61
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Witch and the Beast (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-witch-and-the-beast-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Witch and the Beast is a 2024 television series created by Kosuke Satake that falls under the animation, science fiction, fantasy, action, adventure, and drama genres. The narrative follows two primary characters, Guideau and Ashaf, as they travel across the land on a quest for vengeance. Guideau is a young woman who carries a dark secret after being cursed by a witch. She is accompanied by Ashaf, a tall and soft-spoken man who carries a coffin strapped to his back and possesses his own untold secrets. Together, the pair joins forces to hunt down an evil witch. Their journey is described as a dark fantasy where appearances can be deceiving and every step presents a potential danger. The series features voice performances from You Taichi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Xan Cramer, and Beth Lipton. The production is documented by various media databases and behind-the-scenes resources that track its cast and crew. The show explores whether these unlikely heroes will ultimately succeed in their search for retribution.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cursed woman and a mysterious man travel together on a quest for vengeance."

### Why Watch
- compelling central mystery
- dark fantasy world-building

### Caveats & Content Note
- potential for dark themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features a dark fantasy tone with themes of curses and vengeance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark fantasy, adventurous, mysterious, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (33%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 8 (67%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **You Taichi** as *Guideau (voice)*
- **Toshiyuki Morikawa** as *Ashaf (voice)*
- **Shintaro Kuroki** as *Paladin (voice)*
- **Mizuki Mano** as *Helga's Older Sister (voice)*
- **Mayuko Sakuragi** as *Helga's Older Sister (voice)*
- **Miyu Tomita** as *Helga Velvette (voice)*
- **Masahiro Hattori** as *Paladin (voice)*
- **Mutsumi Sasaki** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Satoshi Shibasaki** as *Craig (voice)*
- **Takumo Ito** as *Paladin (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Guideau, a cursed young woman, and Ashaf, a man who carries a coffin.

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
The show is a dark fantasy adventure.

### Q: What is the goal of the protagonists?
The duo travels across the land on a quest for vengeance.

### Q: What is unique about Ashaf?
Ashaf is a soft-spoken man who carries a coffin strapped to his back.

### Q: What is Guideau's background?
Guideau is a young woman who was cursed by a witch.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Witch and the Beast — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/208445)
- [The Witch and the Beast (TV Series 2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30089363)
- [The Witch and the Beast (TV Series 2024-2024) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/208445)
- [The Witch and the Beast (2024 TV Show) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Witch-and-the-Beast/)
- [The Witch and the Beast (2024) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-witch-and-the-beast/2pTUsj3icpnUH1YCxZmA/credits/)
- [The Witch and the Beast (2024) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/the-witch-and-the-beast/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*