It's a slightly clumsy, bittersweet love story that begins with heartbreak.
Rosé, a witch living by a lake, is told one day by the knight Harry — whom she secretly loves — "Please make me a love potion." But it's a request born of his feelings for someone else.
Brewing a potion that will bind the one she loves to another — the story begins from this heartbreaking premise. Animation by Diomedéa, airing from October 2026.
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01A bittersweet start from heartbreak
Being asked by the one you love to "brew a potion for someone else" — this heartbreaking premise is the heart of the show. Watch where this chest-tightening romance goes.
02A hit source over 1 million copies
The source is Eiko Mutsuhana's novel with over a million copies in circulation. The bittersweet love story that captured many readers finally moves in animation.
03Komatsu × Azakami's performances
Mikako Komatsu as the witch Rosé and Yohei Azakami as the knight Harry. How these two veterans portray the subtle, bittersweet emotions is the biggest highlight.
04Rosé's charm as a witch
Lake-dwelling witch Rosé — the gap between her potion-brewing witch's life and her side as a maiden in love is endearing. Enjoy both fantasy and romance.
05Diomedéa's careful animation
Animation by Diomedéa. The delicate facial expressions of Rosé shown in the teaser PV drew buzz, raising expectations for emotion-laden animation.
06Misunderstandings the potion creates
How the magical love potion ripples through their relationship — magic-only misunderstandings and flutters color the story.
07Both flutters and heartache
Despite the bittersweet premise, Rosé and Harry's exchanges have many heart-fluttering moments. Perfect for those who want both tears and flutters.
08Fall's romance dark horse
A work that competes on emotional nuance over spectacle. With its carefully drawn bittersweet romance, it's poised to be Fall 2026's romance dark horse.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The biggest focus is where Rosé's unrequited love heads.
Will the self-sacrifice of brewing a potion for the one she loves lead to a bittersweet end, or…?
Who Harry truly longs for, and whether the day comes when he notices Rosé's feelings, is the biggest source of suspense.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
*The Witch Asked to Brew a Love Potion for Her Crush* is based on Eiko Mutsuhana's popular novel.
With over a million copies in circulation, it's been loved by many as a bittersweet romance that begins with heartbreak.
Ahead of the October 2026 broadcast, the teaser PV revealed Rosé's delicate expressions, raising hopes among both source and new fans.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Strongly recommended for fans of bittersweet romance and works that carefully depict emotional nuance.
The ultimate situation — "brewing the potion that makes you give up the one you love, for their sake" — makes you need to see the ending once you know it.
Perfect for anyone who wants both flutters and tears.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
Lingering questions in this bittersweet tale:
● Who is the "someone" Harry wants the love potion for?
● Will Rosé really complete the potion, or stop partway?
● Will Harry notice Rosé's feelings?
● Rosé's past as a witch, and why she lives alone by the lake.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
● "I'll make your love come true."
Rosé's heartbreakingly devoted line as she steps aside for the one she loves.
● "This potion… I never really wanted to make it."
A true-feeling that spills out — guaranteed to wreck your tear ducts.
● "Love doesn't suit a witch, does it."
Rosé's self-mocking monologue tinged with sorrow.