Love♡Witch

Love♡Witch was serialized in Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine between 2002 and 2003. Written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi, the creator of Sailor Moon, the series represented her return to shōjo manga following a multi-year hiatus. The narrative focuses on a young girl who discovers she is a witch and navigates the complexities of teenage romance and magical discovery, echoing themes of empowerment and transformation that became signatures of Takeuchi’s aesthetic style.

The character design reflects Takeuchi’s hallmark influence of Parisian fashion and celestial motifs, favoring flowing lines and detailed costume elements. Despite the high anticipation surrounding a new work from such a prominent mangaka, the series was ultimately cut short, ending abruptly after two volumes. It is widely considered a lesser-known entry in Takeuchi’s body of work, valued primarily by enthusiasts of her specific artistic evolution and the broader history of turn-of-the-millennium shōjo manga.