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魔男のイチ [Madan no Ichi] #1
Ichi the Witch, Vol. 1
In a world where only women can be witches, one unsuspecting boy acquires their power.
Magic is alive and well in the world, inside beings known as Majiks. By completing a Majik’s trial, a Witch can gain its power. However, only women can become Witches or use magical items. All that changes one day when a young man named Ichi turns the world on its head by defeating an infamous Majik and gaining its magical powers!
Ichi is a reclusive hunter who knows nothing of Witches and Majiks, but he does have a particular obsession for hunting anything that exudes bloodlust. When that instinct leads him to interfere in a battle between the great Witch Desscaras and the horrifying King Majik Uroro, against all odds, he acquires the destructive magic of Uroro, making him the only male Witch in the entire world! And not even Desscaras herself is prepared for the absolute headache that wild child Ichi is about to give her.
Magic is alive and well in the world, inside beings known as Majiks. By completing a Majik’s trial, a Witch can gain its power. However, only women can become Witches or use magical items. All that changes one day when a young man named Ichi turns the world on its head by defeating an infamous Majik and gaining its magical powers!
Ichi is a reclusive hunter who knows nothing of Witches and Majiks, but he does have a particular obsession for hunting anything that exudes bloodlust. When that instinct leads him to interfere in a battle between the great Witch Desscaras and the horrifying King Majik Uroro, against all odds, he acquires the destructive magic of Uroro, making him the only male Witch in the entire world! And not even Desscaras herself is prepared for the absolute headache that wild child Ichi is about to give her.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 4, 2025
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January 12, 2025
Witches hunting down their magic and acquiring it through trials? I'm in.
(And while I'm not the biggest fan of the first volume cover, the art inside is actually stunning!)
(And while I'm not the biggest fan of the first volume cover, the art inside is actually stunning!)
February 16, 2025
i’m desscaras’ biggest fan already
July 4, 2025
3.5✨
In a world where only women have the ability to possess magic, Ichi becomes the first male witch after taking down a legendary magik that cannot be killed by women, reverse Eowyn style.
This was a fun little introduction to this manga, setting up some key characters and premise. Fun art style that I enjoyed as well.
Kumugi is just so precious and needs to be protected at all costs.
In a world where only women have the ability to possess magic, Ichi becomes the first male witch after taking down a legendary magik that cannot be killed by women, reverse Eowyn style.
This was a fun little introduction to this manga, setting up some key characters and premise. Fun art style that I enjoyed as well.
Kumugi is just so precious and needs to be protected at all costs.
October 5, 2025
It's a nice start, and obviously, the English volumes are not out yet, so I will review these and will switch to them once they are released. The art was nice, and I have the hunch that the story will get better as the story progresses. So let's go and Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I can and I have. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more. You should also read what you love, and I hope you will always love it. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics, Mangas, Mahwas, and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I can and I have. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more. You should also read what you love, and I hope you will always love it. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics, Mangas, Mahwas, and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.
February 10, 2026
This wasn’t really on my radar until I learned (thanks Anime News Network!) that it was written by the creator of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun! and drawn by the artist behind act-age (who truly got screwed by that series’ writer). With that kind of pedigree, I felt it was worth a shot.
Well, the first chapter isn’t terribly exciting. We get a lot of backstory on Ichi and the world he inhabits, info dump at its finest, see that he’s good at hunting and then a witch shows up to hunt a majik, which are living magic that people can acquire through various means.
People meaning women, since men have no magical ability. Until one majik pulls a page out of the Peter Jackson Return of the King playbook and reveals he cannot be felled by a woman. Suddenly Ichi’s skills show themselves to work real well against magical beings and he smashes the matriarchy in one swoop. Or just kind of inhabits it.
Ichi’s okay as a character, earnest and thoughtful about not hurting for sport. He’s adept at using his skills, which allows for some clever stuff here and there, and he does have a couple good moments as a decent human being when he’s not on the hunt.
He is the epitome of the overpowered shonen protagonist, however, and that’s just the nature of his character. Still, he’s good enough to get the job done and the premise of him hunting these creatures is enough to hang a decent story on.
But, as often is the case in these sorts of scenarios, it’s the details that make a pretty okay story into a lot of fun. And the first detail is the ridiculously “high on her own supply” Desscaras - the first witch that Ichi encounters.
It’s not that Desscaras is bad at her job, no, she’s actually hyper competent. She’s just absolutely aware of it and full of herself as a consequence. This would be insufferable if she wasn’t so dang amusing and easily irritated by Ichi’s freewheeling spirit.
These two are the core for most of the story and Desscaras’ reactions are a lot of what made me come to love this. Well, the majik that Ichi kills to get his powers ends up living on him like a talking growth as well, which is a very Iruma-esque development. Especially with how useless it is once it’s been absorbed.
The last member of the team is the underpowered Kumugi, who gets assigned to record all the adventure that will undoubtedly ensue. Kumugi just wants to stay out of the spotlight, so naturally that’s not what happens, although I did really appreciate how Ichi reached out to her and made her feel better about her powers.
It’s good stuff. I am definitely way into Iruma and this is different enough to feel like it isn’t a retread, yet it also has an appealing familiarity. The art is pretty solid and hyper-detailed here and there; that one action moment with the frilly boots was well depicted.
The frisson of darkness and some genuinely cool designs, mixed with a strong sense of comedic timing and the good sense to not take this entirely too seriously, really help set this up for success. I’m hoping we get less unevenness, this dips a bit off and on, but there’s more than enough here.
3.5 stars - I’ll give it a benefit of the doubt based on its creative team and because this is a dang good time when it’s trying to be. If you like action and magic stuff I would say it’s a no-brainer.
Well, the first chapter isn’t terribly exciting. We get a lot of backstory on Ichi and the world he inhabits, info dump at its finest, see that he’s good at hunting and then a witch shows up to hunt a majik, which are living magic that people can acquire through various means.
People meaning women, since men have no magical ability. Until one majik pulls a page out of the Peter Jackson Return of the King playbook and reveals he cannot be felled by a woman. Suddenly Ichi’s skills show themselves to work real well against magical beings and he smashes the matriarchy in one swoop. Or just kind of inhabits it.
Ichi’s okay as a character, earnest and thoughtful about not hurting for sport. He’s adept at using his skills, which allows for some clever stuff here and there, and he does have a couple good moments as a decent human being when he’s not on the hunt.
He is the epitome of the overpowered shonen protagonist, however, and that’s just the nature of his character. Still, he’s good enough to get the job done and the premise of him hunting these creatures is enough to hang a decent story on.
But, as often is the case in these sorts of scenarios, it’s the details that make a pretty okay story into a lot of fun. And the first detail is the ridiculously “high on her own supply” Desscaras - the first witch that Ichi encounters.
It’s not that Desscaras is bad at her job, no, she’s actually hyper competent. She’s just absolutely aware of it and full of herself as a consequence. This would be insufferable if she wasn’t so dang amusing and easily irritated by Ichi’s freewheeling spirit.
These two are the core for most of the story and Desscaras’ reactions are a lot of what made me come to love this. Well, the majik that Ichi kills to get his powers ends up living on him like a talking growth as well, which is a very Iruma-esque development. Especially with how useless it is once it’s been absorbed.
The last member of the team is the underpowered Kumugi, who gets assigned to record all the adventure that will undoubtedly ensue. Kumugi just wants to stay out of the spotlight, so naturally that’s not what happens, although I did really appreciate how Ichi reached out to her and made her feel better about her powers.
It’s good stuff. I am definitely way into Iruma and this is different enough to feel like it isn’t a retread, yet it also has an appealing familiarity. The art is pretty solid and hyper-detailed here and there; that one action moment with the frilly boots was well depicted.
The frisson of darkness and some genuinely cool designs, mixed with a strong sense of comedic timing and the good sense to not take this entirely too seriously, really help set this up for success. I’m hoping we get less unevenness, this dips a bit off and on, but there’s more than enough here.
3.5 stars - I’ll give it a benefit of the doubt based on its creative team and because this is a dang good time when it’s trying to be. If you like action and magic stuff I would say it’s a no-brainer.
January 9, 2026
I’m convinced that the second this manga gets an anime adaptation it’s going to dominate the shonen genre. The official English volumes haven’t even released yet and it’s ALREADY got a lot of buzz around it—and trust me it’s deserved. The art is gorgeous and I love these characters, the setting, and the entire story concept SO much. I definitely don’t think the first volume is bad, but will acknowledge the introduction is mostly just cute. I need you to trust me rn. This goes crazy. I am dying on this hill with my beautiful son Ichi.
April 22, 2025
Oh como extrañaba el dibujo de Shiro Usazaki
August 25, 2025
A pretty fun read, if Kagurabachi is peak edgyness then ichi the witch is peak wholesomeness of shonen jump. The premise and plot are lowkey simple but it's still have some charm to hook you in.
January 9, 2025
YES!!! welcome back shonen written by women 😫😫 saw that this was getting popular, decided to check it out and had a GREAT time. The magic hierarchy did make me giggle with all the men at the bottom (barring Ichi). Gorgeous art, engaging character dynamics, and Desscaras (I love her). More female mentor characters in action mangas PLEASE😝
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2025
Effortlessly efficient world and character building, highly-polished art and well-done humor are the prima materia that conjure up one of the best shonen debuts of 2024.
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February 5, 2026Nouvelle série phénomène sur laquelle compte Ki-oon ! Lancée l’an dernier en numérique où l’on peut retrouver la prépublication sur Mangaplus, elle arrive ce mois-ci en relié avec une très belle proposition de collector ou une édition simple si vous préférez, mais si vous aimez les shonen, l’humour, la magie et l’aventure, ne passez pas à côté !
Je remercie pour ma part Ki-oon pour l’envoie du très beau kit press que j’ai reçu : deux tomes rangés dans une boîte format grimoire, avec une bourse remplie de pins, un carnet aux pages à l’effigie d’Uroro, un kit d’écriture à la plume et des stickers avec nos héros. C’était très joli et ça mettait en appétit !
Les deux premiers tomes, eux, m’ont permis de faire la rencontre d’Osamu Nishi au scénario et de Shiro Usazaki aux dessins, dans une histoire originale et survitaminée, qui emprunte volontiers les codes de shonen d’aventures bien connus comme Black Clovers, l’Atelier des sorciers ou l’Attaque des Titans, dans un résultat aussi pétillant qu’inattendu. Après Iruma à l’école des démons, Osamu Nishi signe un scénario tout aussi déjanté mais peut-être moins anecdotique et mieux ficelé et après le naufrage qu’elle a dû subir avec Act Age bien malgré elle, Shiro Usazaki peut revenir dans une série à succès où elle donne libre court à son imagination, et quelle imagination ! Elle s’en donne à coeur joie avec l’univers des sorcières et ses multiples tenues, lieux et artefacts, un régal !
J’ai donc fait la lecture des deux premiers tomes d’une traite vu qu’ils sortaient en même temps et ce fut une riche idée. Après un premier chapitre qui lançait l’univers de manière extrêmement riche et efficace, les chapitres suivant demandaient un peu de rodage avant de trouver leur rythme et leur style. Il était donc nécessaire d’avoir un peu de longueur pour se faire et l’éditeur l’a bien compris avec sa double proposition salvatrice. On y fait la rencontre d’Ichi, un garçon rendu sauvage par les circonstances, qui vit seul dans la montagne et survit en chassant et pêchant. Un jour, le hasard fait qu’il croise une Sorcière pourchassant un majik légendaire, une créature incarnant la magie elle-même, et à la surprise de tous, c’est lui qui le capture. C’est le début de la carrière d’Ichi comme première sorcière homme. Que j’aime cette inversion des valeurs !
Le projet de départ est assez simple et les premiers chapitres démontrent cette simplicité. On suit Ichi dans sa nouvelle vie, auprès des sorcières qui l’accompagnent dans cette découverte, dans des missions de chasse des majik, qui nous font ainsi découvrir peu à peu cet univers et son fonctionnement entre l’Ordre des sorcières, leur Académie, leur hiérarchie, leur façon de s’approprier la magie des Majiks, etc. C’est assez simple pour le moment, sans grande tension avant la fin, presque comme si l’aventure prenait le pas sur le reste. Tout le charme de ces chapitres vient en grande partie des personnages. Ichi est le prototype parfait de l’enfant sauvage fonceur qui fait un peu n’importe quoi. Il me rappelle ces héros de shonen comme Goku, Daï ou Asta, qui n’ont pas trop la tête sur les épaules. A ses côtés, il y a Desscaras, la belle sorcière en couverture du 2e tome, une praticienne extrêmement douée mais terriblement atypique, dont j’ai adoré le décalage, les bêtises et la désinvolture relâchée. C’est LE personnage original de l’histoire, pour moi, à ce stade , et leur duo fonctionne très bien et m’amuse beaucoup, rendant les situations simples, drôles et compliquées avec leurs réactions atypiques.
A cela s’ajoute un univers plein de promesses où l’on retrouve des marqueurs évidents de nombre de shonen déjà lus, voire des scènes carrément recopiées dessus, à l’image de celle de l’affrontement contre le Majik divin de la fin du tome 2 qui est directement issue de l’Attaque des Titans, la référence sautant aux yeux. Mais j’ai beaucoup aimé sa manière de développer celui des sorcières avec des jeunes femmes aux pouvoirs et noms surprenants. Graphiquement cela prend des formes que j’adore avec une grosse vibe l’Atelier des sorciers dans les tenues et artefacts, dont les explications entre les chapitres me charment. J’adore ce genre de détails qui met des étoiles dans les yeux. Il y a peut être plus irrégularités dans certaines cases jugées moins importantes où on sent la dessinatrice se relâcher, alors que les scènes de combat, elles, sont dynamiques et classes.
Enfin, l’humour tient une place certaine ici et il faut accepter qu’il vienne régulièrement briser le rythme de l’histoire, apportant son propre charme inattendu, mais également qualifiant définitivement ce titre comme shonen, car malgré des dangers récurrents, on est sur quelque chose d’assez léger et fun. On n’a pas encore de thèmes profonds, juste une bande de joyeux loustics à la recherche de nouveaux pouvoirs à capturer et d’humains à sauver. C’est sympathique mais un peu léger.
Nouveauté shonen phénomène de l’éditeur, elle a tous les ingrédients d’un succès, reprenant les codes de ses aînés pour nous concocter un sortilège des plus attirants avec des personnages décalés amusants, dans un univers magique richement dessiné par Shiro Usazaki qui tient ainsi sa revanche. J’en ai aimé la légèreté, l’aventure, la loufoquerie et les promesses de nouvelles quêtes peut-être plus intenses et dangereuses. Un début réussi et prometteur.
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Je remercie pour ma part Ki-oon pour l’envoie du très beau kit press que j’ai reçu : deux tomes rangés dans une boîte format grimoire, avec une bourse remplie de pins, un carnet aux pages à l’effigie d’Uroro, un kit d’écriture à la plume et des stickers avec nos héros. C’était très joli et ça mettait en appétit !
Les deux premiers tomes, eux, m’ont permis de faire la rencontre d’Osamu Nishi au scénario et de Shiro Usazaki aux dessins, dans une histoire originale et survitaminée, qui emprunte volontiers les codes de shonen d’aventures bien connus comme Black Clovers, l’Atelier des sorciers ou l’Attaque des Titans, dans un résultat aussi pétillant qu’inattendu. Après Iruma à l’école des démons, Osamu Nishi signe un scénario tout aussi déjanté mais peut-être moins anecdotique et mieux ficelé et après le naufrage qu’elle a dû subir avec Act Age bien malgré elle, Shiro Usazaki peut revenir dans une série à succès où elle donne libre court à son imagination, et quelle imagination ! Elle s’en donne à coeur joie avec l’univers des sorcières et ses multiples tenues, lieux et artefacts, un régal !
J’ai donc fait la lecture des deux premiers tomes d’une traite vu qu’ils sortaient en même temps et ce fut une riche idée. Après un premier chapitre qui lançait l’univers de manière extrêmement riche et efficace, les chapitres suivant demandaient un peu de rodage avant de trouver leur rythme et leur style. Il était donc nécessaire d’avoir un peu de longueur pour se faire et l’éditeur l’a bien compris avec sa double proposition salvatrice. On y fait la rencontre d’Ichi, un garçon rendu sauvage par les circonstances, qui vit seul dans la montagne et survit en chassant et pêchant. Un jour, le hasard fait qu’il croise une Sorcière pourchassant un majik légendaire, une créature incarnant la magie elle-même, et à la surprise de tous, c’est lui qui le capture. C’est le début de la carrière d’Ichi comme première sorcière homme. Que j’aime cette inversion des valeurs !
Le projet de départ est assez simple et les premiers chapitres démontrent cette simplicité. On suit Ichi dans sa nouvelle vie, auprès des sorcières qui l’accompagnent dans cette découverte, dans des missions de chasse des majik, qui nous font ainsi découvrir peu à peu cet univers et son fonctionnement entre l’Ordre des sorcières, leur Académie, leur hiérarchie, leur façon de s’approprier la magie des Majiks, etc. C’est assez simple pour le moment, sans grande tension avant la fin, presque comme si l’aventure prenait le pas sur le reste. Tout le charme de ces chapitres vient en grande partie des personnages. Ichi est le prototype parfait de l’enfant sauvage fonceur qui fait un peu n’importe quoi. Il me rappelle ces héros de shonen comme Goku, Daï ou Asta, qui n’ont pas trop la tête sur les épaules. A ses côtés, il y a Desscaras, la belle sorcière en couverture du 2e tome, une praticienne extrêmement douée mais terriblement atypique, dont j’ai adoré le décalage, les bêtises et la désinvolture relâchée. C’est LE personnage original de l’histoire, pour moi, à ce stade , et leur duo fonctionne très bien et m’amuse beaucoup, rendant les situations simples, drôles et compliquées avec leurs réactions atypiques.
A cela s’ajoute un univers plein de promesses où l’on retrouve des marqueurs évidents de nombre de shonen déjà lus, voire des scènes carrément recopiées dessus, à l’image de celle de l’affrontement contre le Majik divin de la fin du tome 2 qui est directement issue de l’Attaque des Titans, la référence sautant aux yeux. Mais j’ai beaucoup aimé sa manière de développer celui des sorcières avec des jeunes femmes aux pouvoirs et noms surprenants. Graphiquement cela prend des formes que j’adore avec une grosse vibe l’Atelier des sorciers dans les tenues et artefacts, dont les explications entre les chapitres me charment. J’adore ce genre de détails qui met des étoiles dans les yeux. Il y a peut être plus irrégularités dans certaines cases jugées moins importantes où on sent la dessinatrice se relâcher, alors que les scènes de combat, elles, sont dynamiques et classes.
Enfin, l’humour tient une place certaine ici et il faut accepter qu’il vienne régulièrement briser le rythme de l’histoire, apportant son propre charme inattendu, mais également qualifiant définitivement ce titre comme shonen, car malgré des dangers récurrents, on est sur quelque chose d’assez léger et fun. On n’a pas encore de thèmes profonds, juste une bande de joyeux loustics à la recherche de nouveaux pouvoirs à capturer et d’humains à sauver. C’est sympathique mais un peu léger.
Nouveauté shonen phénomène de l’éditeur, elle a tous les ingrédients d’un succès, reprenant les codes de ses aînés pour nous concocter un sortilège des plus attirants avec des personnages décalés amusants, dans un univers magique richement dessiné par Shiro Usazaki qui tient ainsi sa revanche. J’en ai aimé la légèreté, l’aventure, la loufoquerie et les promesses de nouvelles quêtes peut-être plus intenses et dangereuses. Un début réussi et prometteur.
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May 1, 2025
4 💫
Good fun.
Oh, and of course Ichi is just dreamy!
Good fun.
Oh, and of course Ichi is just dreamy!
February 8, 2026
✨ Manga Review: Ichi the Witch ✨
Magic exists in the world through beings called Majiks, and by clearing a Majik’s trial, a Witch can obtain its power. There’s just one rule everyone believes in: only women can become Witches.
That belief completely collapses when Ichi, a young man, defeats a powerful Majik and gains its magic—becoming the first and only male Witch. And honestly? That’s what makes this manga so intriguing.
Ichi’s existence alone challenges the entire system. He’s not just “special”—he’s a walking contradiction. You can feel the tension building as the world reacts to him: curiosity, fear, rejection, and pressure from traditions that were never meant to include someone like him. Being the only male Witch makes his journey feel lonely, heavy, and unpredictable.
The art is absolutely gorgeous. I really love how the manga sticks mostly to square and rectangular panels, giving the story a clean, structured flow that matches the rigid rules of the magical world. The Witches themselves are also quite different from what I expected—less whimsical, more sharp and intimidating.
My only hope? Please don’t turn this into a typical shounen harem 😭
Since Ichi is the only male Witch, he’s inevitably going to be surrounded by Witches all the time—and that setup alone already screams potential harem tropes. But honestly, I really hope the story doesn’t go that route.
What makes Ichi the Witch compelling isn’t romance, but Ichi’s existence as an anomaly—a boy who should never have been allowed to wield magic in a world built to exclude him. Being constantly among Witches should highlight his isolation, the tension, the prejudice, and the pressure placed on him, not reduce it to fanservice.
I’d much rather see the manga stay focused on world-building, conflict, and the consequences of breaking an absolute rule, with Ichi navigating a system that was never meant to accept him. If it leans into that? This series could become something really special. 🪄🔥
Overall, Ichi the Witch feels fresh, bold, and full of potential. Definitely one to read 👀🪄
Magic exists in the world through beings called Majiks, and by clearing a Majik’s trial, a Witch can obtain its power. There’s just one rule everyone believes in: only women can become Witches.
That belief completely collapses when Ichi, a young man, defeats a powerful Majik and gains its magic—becoming the first and only male Witch. And honestly? That’s what makes this manga so intriguing.
Ichi’s existence alone challenges the entire system. He’s not just “special”—he’s a walking contradiction. You can feel the tension building as the world reacts to him: curiosity, fear, rejection, and pressure from traditions that were never meant to include someone like him. Being the only male Witch makes his journey feel lonely, heavy, and unpredictable.
The art is absolutely gorgeous. I really love how the manga sticks mostly to square and rectangular panels, giving the story a clean, structured flow that matches the rigid rules of the magical world. The Witches themselves are also quite different from what I expected—less whimsical, more sharp and intimidating.
My only hope? Please don’t turn this into a typical shounen harem 😭
Since Ichi is the only male Witch, he’s inevitably going to be surrounded by Witches all the time—and that setup alone already screams potential harem tropes. But honestly, I really hope the story doesn’t go that route.
What makes Ichi the Witch compelling isn’t romance, but Ichi’s existence as an anomaly—a boy who should never have been allowed to wield magic in a world built to exclude him. Being constantly among Witches should highlight his isolation, the tension, the prejudice, and the pressure placed on him, not reduce it to fanservice.
I’d much rather see the manga stay focused on world-building, conflict, and the consequences of breaking an absolute rule, with Ichi navigating a system that was never meant to accept him. If it leans into that? This series could become something really special. 🪄🔥
Overall, Ichi the Witch feels fresh, bold, and full of potential. Definitely one to read 👀🪄
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ebook in return for an honest review.
4/5 stars
This was really cute! I liked the premise- Majiks being sentient and creating their own “trials” for them to be captured by humans was definitely cool and interesting. I think it leaves a lot of room for unique characters and battles in the future. It feels a bit like it borrows things from various manga, but still manages to be a very enjoyable read. It still has its own voice and its own story.
Ichi was a pretty stereotypical shounen protagonist- instantly powerful, not necessarily “smart,” ready to fight literally anything that feels hostile. Ichi has Luffy’s earnestness, Naruto’s raw power, and Inosuke’s lack of polish and hunter’s instinct. He was interesting to watch because he defies the toxic masculinity that can come about in shounen stories. He has a desire to fight, but not to be violent for its own sake. I didn’t feel like we really got to know any of the secondary characters yet. Desscaras was pretty one-note in this volume, but I do think that she has potential to become more interesting.
I see a ton of potential for this manga series. I will look forward to the next volume!
4/5 stars
This was really cute! I liked the premise- Majiks being sentient and creating their own “trials” for them to be captured by humans was definitely cool and interesting. I think it leaves a lot of room for unique characters and battles in the future. It feels a bit like it borrows things from various manga, but still manages to be a very enjoyable read. It still has its own voice and its own story.
Ichi was a pretty stereotypical shounen protagonist- instantly powerful, not necessarily “smart,” ready to fight literally anything that feels hostile. Ichi has Luffy’s earnestness, Naruto’s raw power, and Inosuke’s lack of polish and hunter’s instinct. He was interesting to watch because he defies the toxic masculinity that can come about in shounen stories. He has a desire to fight, but not to be violent for its own sake. I didn’t feel like we really got to know any of the secondary characters yet. Desscaras was pretty one-note in this volume, but I do think that she has potential to become more interesting.
I see a ton of potential for this manga series. I will look forward to the next volume!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
🌟 3.75 stars 🌟
If you’re looking for a manga with humor, heart, and a fast paced plot, then pick this up!
Ichi, has lived alone in the wild and has learned how to survive on his own. He comes across a powerful majik, and unknowingly possesses his power after defeating it. Only witches are able to defeat majiks, and all witches are women. That is, until Ichi. He now becomes the only male witch and sets out to hunt other majiks.
The interactions between Ichi, Desscaras, and Kumugi are so funny. You can’t help but be charmed by all of them. The dynamic between the characters is the highlight for me. Although I enjoyed the art style, I did feel there were some parts that were harder to make out and made me pause to figure out what was being shown. Other than that, this was a fast and fun read. It was a great introduction to the characters and the world. I’m definitely looking forward to going on more hunts with Ichi.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the advanced copy.
If you’re looking for a manga with humor, heart, and a fast paced plot, then pick this up!
Ichi, has lived alone in the wild and has learned how to survive on his own. He comes across a powerful majik, and unknowingly possesses his power after defeating it. Only witches are able to defeat majiks, and all witches are women. That is, until Ichi. He now becomes the only male witch and sets out to hunt other majiks.
The interactions between Ichi, Desscaras, and Kumugi are so funny. You can’t help but be charmed by all of them. The dynamic between the characters is the highlight for me. Although I enjoyed the art style, I did feel there were some parts that were harder to make out and made me pause to figure out what was being shown. Other than that, this was a fast and fun read. It was a great introduction to the characters and the world. I’m definitely looking forward to going on more hunts with Ichi.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the advanced copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Ichi is a orphaned boy who grew up in the wood as a hunter. Anything that is willing to kill, he is willing to kill it. In Ichi's world magic is alive and personified as living creatures labeled "majiks." If a person can complete the majik's trial, that person gains its power. And women have the greatest ability in this and those who complete a trial are called witches. But one Majik is different, it cannot be taken by a woman, but when Ichi encounters a witch trying to take King Majik Uroro's trial and failing, Ichi steps in and finishes Uroro off and becomes the first male witch. Now he just needs to prove to Desscaras and the rest of the witches that he can be a good witch. An interesting setup with nicely drawn artwork to enhance the storyline. It will be interesting to follow Ichi and his cohorts on their adventures!
Thanks Netgalley and Viz Media for the chance to read this tale.
Thanks Netgalley and Viz Media for the chance to read this tale.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
⭐ Fantasy | Manga | Magic Adventure
Thank you to VIZ Media LLC for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Ichi the Witch, Vol. 1 introduces us to Ichi, a self-taught survivalist and skilled hunter who has been independent since childhood. Loved by his village, Ichi’s life takes a dramatic turn during a journey into the mountains when he encounters Desscares, one of the most powerful witches, locked in conflict with a majik.
In this world, majiks are physical manifestations of living magic, hunted by witches to obtain their power. Traditionally, only women can become witches by acquiring majik, but there’s an extremely rare 0.001% chance for a man to become a witch if he defeats a specific majik,Uroro. Against all odds, Ichi does just that, becoming a male witch.
To avoid being treated like a test subject, Ichi teams up with Desscares. They strike a deal: he’ll help hunt majiks, and in return, she’ll keep others off his back. From there, the story opens up into a fast-paced, magical adventure filled with spellcasting, eccentric witches, and plenty of high-energy, comedic moments.
I especially like Desscares’ character design and her dynamic with Ichi, their boss and reluctant partner relationship is entertaining. With its lively tone, inventive magic system, and strong character chemistry, Ichi the Witch, Vol. 1 sets up an exciting series that I look forward to continue especially to learn more about Desscares. As of right now I'm glad this manga isn't a harem and unlikely to become one despite the heavily dominated additional female cast. Also the story seems wholesome.
Thank you to VIZ Media LLC for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Ichi the Witch, Vol. 1 introduces us to Ichi, a self-taught survivalist and skilled hunter who has been independent since childhood. Loved by his village, Ichi’s life takes a dramatic turn during a journey into the mountains when he encounters Desscares, one of the most powerful witches, locked in conflict with a majik.
In this world, majiks are physical manifestations of living magic, hunted by witches to obtain their power. Traditionally, only women can become witches by acquiring majik, but there’s an extremely rare 0.001% chance for a man to become a witch if he defeats a specific majik,Uroro. Against all odds, Ichi does just that, becoming a male witch.
To avoid being treated like a test subject, Ichi teams up with Desscares. They strike a deal: he’ll help hunt majiks, and in return, she’ll keep others off his back. From there, the story opens up into a fast-paced, magical adventure filled with spellcasting, eccentric witches, and plenty of high-energy, comedic moments.
I especially like Desscares’ character design and her dynamic with Ichi, their boss and reluctant partner relationship is entertaining. With its lively tone, inventive magic system, and strong character chemistry, Ichi the Witch, Vol. 1 sets up an exciting series that I look forward to continue especially to learn more about Desscares. As of right now I'm glad this manga isn't a harem and unlikely to become one despite the heavily dominated additional female cast. Also the story seems wholesome.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I both love and hate this manga. I really like Ichi as a character. He is very clear in his wants. He loves to hunt and all he longs to do is to hunt animals if they are going to bring any harm to those he cares about. I also love the witches. His integration into their world is very interesting. So over all I really love the plot, what I didn’t love was the execution. Sometimes the pictures were confusing and didn’t allow me to follow with what was happening in the story. This happened a couple of times. I don’t know if it was because I was reading this book on my tablet and if the pictures will be clearer once it is in print, but I struggled a couple of times. That being said I would love to read more of Ichi’s adventures, because this is only the beginning for him.
Thank you to Viz Media and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this title.
Thank you to Viz Media and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this title.
February 10, 2026
Ichi the Witch starts strong, establishing a simple premise with the potential to become a larger story. In this world, creatures of living magic, known as Majiks, pose trials to witches, who can use the Majik's power if they pass the trial. Ichi becomes the first male witch after beating an infamous human-hating Majik. From there he has the opportunity to hunt more Majiks.
What drew me in was the art, the character designs, and the amusing banter between Ichi and Desscaras. The witches and Majiks have distinctive styles and personalities, which makes me excited to see more of them as the series continues. I like Ichi and Desscaras as lead characters, since they're both competent at their specialties (Ichi at hunting and Desscaras at magic) but have room to grow as characters.
Overall, I think this is a good first volume, and I would be interested in reading more.
What drew me in was the art, the character designs, and the amusing banter between Ichi and Desscaras. The witches and Majiks have distinctive styles and personalities, which makes me excited to see more of them as the series continues. I like Ichi and Desscaras as lead characters, since they're both competent at their specialties (Ichi at hunting and Desscaras at magic) but have room to grow as characters.
Overall, I think this is a good first volume, and I would be interested in reading more.
November 26, 2025
S/O and TY to Netgalley and the publisher VIZ Media for the eARC of this title.
This is a fast paced fun start to the Ichi the Witch series. A compelling living magic system and immediate stakes for the title character make you want to keep reading. The artwork is also really dynamic. The character tropes will be familiar to anyone who has read a shonen story before but this one still feels unique enough to explore. The blend of action and comedy along with Ichi’s unique approach to Majik hunting made this a really enjoyable read and I look forward to more volumes in this series.
I’d recommend this title to readers who like monster-of-the-week adventures, rising stakes, and chosen one stories.
4.5/5 stars.
This is a fast paced fun start to the Ichi the Witch series. A compelling living magic system and immediate stakes for the title character make you want to keep reading. The artwork is also really dynamic. The character tropes will be familiar to anyone who has read a shonen story before but this one still feels unique enough to explore. The blend of action and comedy along with Ichi’s unique approach to Majik hunting made this a really enjoyable read and I look forward to more volumes in this series.
I’d recommend this title to readers who like monster-of-the-week adventures, rising stakes, and chosen one stories.
4.5/5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received an ARC of this title via NetGalley. You may ask yourself, there are all these magical girl titles, but where are the magical boys? Ichi the Witch dares to answer that question. It started serialization in Shonen Jump, so instead of a plot wherein a boy becomes a pirate, ninja, jock, or exorcist, the needle flew off the dial and landed on "witch" in a way that perfectly makes sense. The world building alone makes Ichi the Witch worth a read; the engaging characters (protagonist and supporting characters) are a wonderful bonus. Content warning: There is an instance of extreme child abandonment, but the kid doesn't die. I also hope they fix the typos; "Komugi" and "Kumugi" kept showing up for the same character.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The concept of the discovery of the world's first male witch is an interesting take, but I had to roll my eyes when Ichi inadvertently inserted himself into a tight knit circle of powerful women. Of course a man was going to accidentally be able to seize the most powerful Majik! Aside from that, the art is cool, clean, and eye-catching. The plot is engaging and I can see the story going in many directions. It isn't my cup of tea as I prefer darker manga, but I can certainly see this series becoming quite popular.
Thank you to NetGalley and Viz Media for the e-ARC.
#IchitheWitchVol1 #NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Viz Media for the e-ARC.
#IchitheWitchVol1 #NetGalley
Review of advance copy
so i pre-ordered this from crunchyroll's website last year, my copy just came in the mail, and I am absolutely blown away by the art and story- I adore the twist this takes on magical boys and I love how Ichi looks at the world vs all the women who he now works with; magic and logic are so different yet so twisted together, you cant help but grow in fear of growing comfortable. I think ichi is a breath of fresh air in this magical world who insist he isn't important and I can't wait to see what's in store for him!
February 6, 2026
What a fun start to a new manga series! In a world where women are the only ones who can use magic, Ichi is an anomaly. He was able to take down a powerful foe that could not be taken down by a woman. As a result, he is reluctantly brought into the Witch's Association.
We get a nice peek into this world, and I cannot wait for it to be expanded upon, and there are already seeds of conflict being sown as well. So far, the characters seem to just fill in the typical shonen roles, so I look forward to seeing them be fleshed out, especially Ichi.
We get a nice peek into this world, and I cannot wait for it to be expanded upon, and there are already seeds of conflict being sown as well. So far, the characters seem to just fill in the typical shonen roles, so I look forward to seeing them be fleshed out, especially Ichi.
December 2, 2025
Volume one in Ichi the Witch was a vivid and active manga tale. The sheer blood-thirsty nature of Ichi was revelatory. He did live in harmony with nature on his mountaintop but was fully ready to kill when he needed to or when he sensed a violent instinct in another creature. Ichi is beautifully drawn - a deceptively gorgeous killer. I think that many people are going to captivated and swept up in this story. There are hunters, witches, magical spirits and non-stop action.
October 6, 2025
One Extra Star Due to the Author being my namesake, although from two different languages, we still shared same cultural names for a while, Edo.
Yes I in fact do read manga, manhwa and manhua and have a few comics under my belt as well, and here was one I had certain issues with, I could have pushed myself to go on with it and actually just enjoyed it for what it was but... nah.
Yes I in fact do read manga, manhwa and manhua and have a few comics under my belt as well, and here was one I had certain issues with, I could have pushed myself to go on with it and actually just enjoyed it for what it was but... nah.
November 24, 2025
Only female witches have had the abilities that Ichi now possesses because he took down some magik that no one else was able to do. Following Ichi's journey over the series will undoubtedly be a delight since the first one had a mix of humor. adventure, and heart.
The tests and trials remind me of one of my favorite witch manga- Witch Hat Atelier.
The tests and trials remind me of one of my favorite witch manga- Witch Hat Atelier.
November 28, 2025
So the most powerful magic can't be defeated by the highly trained witches (all women), but can only be defeated by an untrained boy? Because the lesson here is that no matter how experienced, talented, and hardworking a woman is, she will always be worth less than the dumbest, youngest male. If I wanted that level of gross sexism, I would relive the 2016 election.
January 31, 2026
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Review of advance copy
AHHHHH I LOVE ITTTTTT. I literally love everyone they’re so fun and the art is so amazing!!! It’s the same Mangaka author as Iruma-Kun so I knew it’d fun and silly but the ART truly sells it it totally fits this series. I’m so excited for more however this means I will have to tell a man he was correct in liking something….
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