WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
Also known as Mahoutsukai no Yoru · Mahoyo · 魔法使いの夜
Fantasy, Drama, Kinetic novel · by TYPE-MOON · published by Aniplex · 2022
A country boy moves to the city in the late 1980s and stumbles on two young witches living in a hilltop mansion, who decide he has seen too much.
Who it's for: Readers who like rich, literary prose, a strong sense of place and a few spectacular magic duels, and who are happy with a linear story.
The story (spoiler-free)
Soujyuro Shizuki grew up deep in the mountains and is still learning how city life works. One night he witnesses something he shouldn't have, and ends up living with the two witches responsible: the sharp-tongued Aoko and the reserved Alice.
The story is linear, with no choices, and spends much of its time on daily life, odd friendships and a changing town. When the magic battles come, they are some of the most striking scenes TYPE-MOON has made.
This is an updated version of a 2012 Japanese release that adds full voice acting, plus a short comedic bonus story with branches.
Where to play
Switch edition (2022)
Nintendo eShop ↗PS4 edition (2022)
PlayStation Store ↗Guides & resources
Why play it
- +Gorgeous art direction and animated presentation
- +A self-contained story; no other TYPE-MOON game needed
- +Memorable, slowly developing central trio
- +Available on PC, Switch and PS4
Keep in mind
- −Slow, prose-heavy pacing
- −Almost no choices in the main story
- −Japanese voice acting only
Main characters
ProtagonistAozaki Aoko
蒼崎 青子
ProtagonistShizuki Soujuurou
静希 草十郎
Kumari Kojika
久万梨 金鹿
Kuonji Arisu
久遠寺 有珠
Tsukiji Tobimaru
槻司 鳶丸
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