is a Japanese web novel series written by Eiko Mutsuhana. It was originally serialized on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō from April 2019 to March 2020, before being published as a light novel by Futabasha under its M Novels f imprint in two volumes featuring illustrations by Vient between October 2019 and March 2020. A manga adaptation illustrated by Kamada began serialization began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi service under its Flos Comic label in August 2020, and has been compiled into six volumes as of February 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by Diomedéa premiered in October 2026.

Plot Rose, a witch nicknamed the "Witch of the Lake", is asked by a visitor, Harij Azm to produce a love potion. Rose claims to not have a potion for him, but in reality she had secretly produced a love potion, one she had hidden since falling for him years ago. Despite her crush being completely one-sided, Rose decides to trick Harij into getting ingredients for her to produce a love potion so that they could meet more often, which leads to Harij becoming a regular at the hermitage, which only annoys him further, as he'd much rather do anything else than to spend time with her.

Characters

A witch who lives alone at a hermitage following the deaths of her mother and grandmother. She first met Harij four years prior to the start of the story, falling for him due to his kindness and handsomeness, though is slightly dismayed when she realizes he doesn't reciprocate in the slightest. When he suddenly comes to the hermitage to get a love potion, she lies and says they are out of stock, but in reality she had secretly created one with him in mind. She decides to make him collect ingredients for her as a way for him to keep returning to the hermitage.

A knight whom Rose fell for after an encounter. He visits Rose to get a love potion, and is tricked into collecting ingredients for time. Initially, he does not like Rose at all, and her constantly asking him to get more and more absurd ingredients for the potion often annoys and frustrates him, which leads to him rushing with the tasks so she can leave him alone. However, over time he slowly begins to reciprocate her feelings, despite not wanting to admit it.

Media Light novel The series is written by Eiko Mutsuhana, who originally posted it as a web novel on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō between April 10, 2019, and March 14, 2020. It was later picked up for publication by Futabasha, which began publishing it as a light novel with illustrations by Vient. Futabasha published two volumes under its M Novels f imprint between October 16, 2019, and March 16, 2020. The light novel is licensed in English by Cross Infinite World.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Kamada began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi service under its Flos Comic label on August 28, 2020. The first volume was released on December 28, 2020; six volumes have been released as of February 5, 2026. The manga is licensed in English by Yen Press under the title Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion.

Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on February 2, 2026. The series will be produced by Diomedéa and directed by Keizō Kusakawa, with Wataru Watari handling series composition, Masakazu Ishikawa designing the characters, and Hayato Matsumura composing the music. It premiered on October 5, 2026, on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by Centimillimental, and the ending theme song is , performed by Reini. Crunchyroll is streaming the series.

Reception Writing for Anime News Network, Rebecca Silverman reviewed the first volume of the manga. Comparing the manga to the original novels, she praised the manga for having detailed art and for how the story handled Harij's reactions to Rose's living conditions. However, she criticized how Harij comes off as less sweet and Rose is more reliant on him compared to the novel.

See also Return from Death, another light novel series with the same writer

References

External links Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō Manga official website Anime official website