© Makoto Sanda, Kadokawa
Yū Mitsuki’s manga adaptation of Makoto Sanda’s Majo Suiri (Witch’s Deduction) novels began serialization on Kadokawa’s digital platform last week. The darkly atmospheric series follows Kunori Orizue, a self-proclaimed witch entangled in a web of supernatural occurrences. When her childhood friend Takumi reenters her life, he finds himself pulled into a world of eerie events tied to her mysterious past.
Sanda first introduced this gothic universe in August 2023 with the debut novel, followed by a second installment in December of the same year, both featuring Kaomin’s haunting illustrations.
Best known for The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Wizard’s Blue, a critically acclaimed spinoff manga of Kore Yamazaki’s fantasy epic, Sanda has built a reputation for weaving intricate supernatural tales. The spinoff, illustrated by Isuo Tsukumo, concluded its serialization earlier this year after a celebrated five-year run.
Before diving into gothic mysteries, Sanda penned the long-running Rental Magica series, which spanned over two dozen volumes between 2004 and 2013. Originally serialized in the now-defunct magazine The Sneaker, the franchise expanded into a 24-episode anime adaptation in 2007. Fans in North America may recognize the series from its DVD release by a former distributor.
Sanda’s contributions extend beyond his standalone works—he also wrote The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II, a beloved spinoff set in the expansive Fate/stay night universe. The novels, centering on a key character from Fate/Zero, later inspired both a manga and a television anime adaptation.
Beyond writing, Sanda once helmed a tabletop RPG session that evolved into the Chaos Dragon anime. Notably, his gaming circle included Type-Moon’s Kinoko Nasu and Fate/Zero creator Gen Urobuchi, highlighting his deep ties to Japan’s creative industry.
Source: Kadocomi
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