Hello, I am a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion!

Lore & Background

The series was written by Eiko Mutsuhana and first posted as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō from April 10, 2019, to March 14, 2020. It was later published as a light novel by Futabasha under its M Novels f imprint, with two volumes released between October 16, 2019, and March 16, 2020, featuring illustrations by Vient. A manga adaptation illustrated by Kamada began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi service under its Flos Comic label on August 28, 2020, and has been compiled into six volumes as of February 5, 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by Diomedéa and directed by Keizō Kusakawa is set to premiere in October 2026.

Reader's Guide

The series is significant as a romantic fantasy that subverts the typical love potion trope: the witch Rose already loves the knight Harij and uses the request for a potion as a pretext to deepen their relationship. The story gained enough popularity to spawn a light novel, manga, and anime adaptation. The manga was reviewed by Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network, who praised its detailed art and handling of Harij's reactions but noted differences in character portrayal compared to the original novel. The series is licensed in English by Cross Infinite World (light novel) and Yen Press (manga under the title Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion). Its legacy lies in its gentle, character-driven narrative and its successful cross-media expansion.

Did You Know?

• The web novel was serialized on Shōsetsuka ni Narō from April 2019 to March 2020.
• The light novel was published in two volumes by Futabasha under its M Novels f imprint.
• The manga adaptation has six volumes as of February 2026.
• The anime adaptation is produced by Diomedéa and will premiere in October 2026.