If I were to tell you that this show had a cohesive story that was tied together tightly with plot lines that expand across multiple episodes I would be blatantly lying to you. Witch Craft Works takes an almost episodic structure and the only thing that ties the show together chronologically is the progression of the characters.
And I’m completely okay with that as this show had a large and great cast of characters. The thing that made this show so enjoyable for me was how goofy everyone was. It was very much like The Devil is a Part-Timer!Where the characters would normally be taken seriously but instead they are not. Often times these characters feel like actors in a play. Once their scene of fighting is over everyone is friends even living in the same house.
There are a few episodes of plot that take two episodes to resolve but these are few. Any of the drama, action, and suspense this show could have had was removed in lieu of the romance. Which normally I would be alright with, however, that romance had no payoff. If you’re going to remove many of your possible aspects to focus on one thing in particular than whatever you focus on should be damn good. Sadly by the end of Witch Craft Works our wonderful main characters are exactly where they were in the first couple episodes. We just simply understand them better.
I should add this show is getting an OVA in July. When that airs it is possible to change my opinion of the show. However, for now this show is one with high enjoyment but absolutely no payoff, so most of that enjoyment is ruined in the end.
