Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Announces New Theatrical Anime Film, Teaser Video Released
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina (Japanese title: Majo no Tabitabi) has officially announced a brand-new
theatrical anime film. The reveal comes with a teaser video that features
newly recorded voice lines by Kaede Hondo (Elaina), giving fans their first taste of Elaina’s return to animation.
Watch the teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhqJ5SSjJZU
Image credit: ©Jougi Shiraishi / SB Creative, Illustration: Azure / The Journey of Elaina Production Committee (via Dengeki Online)
What we know so far
- Project: New theatrical anime film (movie)
- Teaser: Released with newly recorded voice lines by Kaede Hondo (Elaina)
- Announcement venue: Unveiled during GA FES 2026 (streamed on ABEMA)
- Release date: Not announced
- Story / staff details: To be revealed in future updates
Why this announcement matters
The new film is being billed as the first major new animated project for Elaina in several years,
arriving as the franchise celebrates key milestones: the TV anime’s 5th anniversary and the original novel’s
10th anniversary. In other words, this movie is positioned as a big “next step” for the series—and an excuse to see
Elaina’s travels on the big screen.
Creator comments
Alongside the announcement, messages were shared from the original creators. Author Jougi Shiraishi noted that a continuation is finally happening,
and that it’s a movie. Illustrator Azure also expressed excitement about being able to witness Elaina’s journey in theaters
and thanked the staff and fans for their support.
What is Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina?
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina is based on the GA Novel light novel series written by Jougi Shiraishi and illustrated by Azure.
It follows Elaina, a young witch who travels from country to country, collecting stories—some gentle, some bittersweet, and sometimes surprisingly dark.
The TV anime adaptation aired in 2020.
Where to follow official updates
- Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/majotabi_PR/status/2007799675571855383
- GA FES 2026 event page: https://ga.sbcr.jp/2026GAfes/
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