Burn the Witch (manga)

Lore & Background

Burn the Witch began as a 62-page one-shot published in Weekly Shōnen Jump on July 14, 2018. In March 2020, a miniseries was announced as a companion to an anime film. Burn the Witchs "first season" is a continuation of the one-shot chapter and ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump for four weeks, from August 24 to September 14, 2020, with a seasonal release schedule. A second season was announced with the release of the first season's final chapter. Shueisha published the first season in a 260-page tankōbon volume on October 5, 2020, which included the one-shot. Viz Media published the one-shot in English on July 16, 2018, and later released the first volume on October 19, 2021.

Reader's Guide

Burn the Witch is significant as a direct spin-off of Tite Kubo's Bleach, expanding that universe into a new setting and characters. Its seasonal release schedule and connection to an anime film highlight its multimedia approach. The series' first volume sold well in its first two weeks, indicating strong initial interest. Critical reception noted the one-shot's potential but criticized it as unfocused. The series has also crossed over with mobile games like Bleach: Brave Souls and Bleach: Immortal Soul, further integrating it into the Bleach franchise. Its legacy lies in offering a new entry point for fans and showcasing Kubo's continued work in the shonen genre.

Did You Know?

• The series title comes from a 2016 song by the English band Radiohead.
• The first season consists of only four chapters.
• The one-shot was 62 pages long.
• The manga's first volume sold 86,066 print copies in its first week.