The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch is getting ready to start its second cour with Episode 13 arriving this Sunday, July 5, 2026. The anime, which started airing on April 12, 2026, has finished its first 12 episodes and is now moving into the next chapter of the story. Fans who have been following Spica Virgo and her talking black cat mentor can mark their calendars for the new episode.
The show airs weekly on Sundays, and Episode 13 continues the schedule without any breaks. The release time stays the same as previous episodes, making it easy for viewers to know when to tune in.
Episode 13 Release Date and Time Across the Globe
The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Episode 13 comes out on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The release time is set for 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET in the United States. For international viewers, here is the complete schedule:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 7:30 a.m.
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 8:30 a.m.
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): 9:30 a.m.
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 10:30 a.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 2:30 p.m.
For viewers in Japan, the episode airs on TBS as part of the Agaru Anime programming block at 11:30 p.m. JST. The global streaming release on Crunchyroll happens simultaneously with the Japanese broadcast for most regions.
Where to Watch Episode 13 Online
Crunchyroll is the official streaming platform for The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch worldwide. New episodes become available on the platform at the same time they air in Japan. Viewers can watch Episode 13 with English subtitles.
The show is also available through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel for Prime Video users. For those who prefer to own the episodes, digital purchase options are available on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Currently, there are no free streaming options for the series. A Crunchyroll subscription is required to watch new episodes as they release.
What to Expect in Episode 13
Episode 13 marks the beginning of the second cour of the anime. The series is planned for 24 episodes total, split into two continuous cours. The first cour covered episodes 1 through 12, and the second cour starts with Episode 13 on July 5.
The story follows Spica Virgo, a young witch who cannot use magic. She dreams of joining a magical academy but has no money and no connections. Her life changes when she meets a mysterious talking black cat who turns out to be a powerful mage cursed into feline form. The cat agrees to teach Spica magic in exchange for her help in breaking his curse.
The first cour ended with Episode 12, titled “The Superior Magician,” which aired on June 28, 2026. Episode 13 will pick up from that point and continue the story into new territory. The episode title has not been officially announced yet.
The Cast and Crew Behind the Anime
The anime features a strong voice cast:
- Kaede Hondo as Spica Virgo
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Claude Sirius (the black cat)
- Minori Suzuki as Merrow Pisces
- Azusa Tachibana as Ewe Aries
- Haruka Shiraishi as Io Taurus
- Yลซto Uemura as Castor Gemini
- Rena Hasegawa as Pollux Gemini
- Shลya Ishige as Tarf Cancer
- Ai Fairouz as Leo Regulus
- Tomohiro ลno as Astraea Libra
Naoyuki Tatsuwa directs the anime, with Liden Films handling the animation production. The opening theme song “Cusp” is performed by ASCA, and the ending theme “Tune Up” is performed by Spira Spica.
Complete Episode Schedule for Season 1
The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch follows a weekly release schedule. Here are the confirmed dates:
First Cour (Completed):
- Episode 1 โ April 12
- Episode 2 โ April 19
- Episode 3 โ April 26
- Episode 4 โ May 3
- Episode 5 โ May 10
- Episode 6 โ May 17
- Episode 7 โ May 24
- Episode 8 โ May 31
- Episode 9 โ June 7
- Episode 10 โ June 14
- Episode 11 โ June 21
- Episode 12 โ June 28
Second Cour (Upcoming):
- Episode 13 โ July 5
- Episode 14 โ July 12
- Episode 15 โ July 19
- Episode 16 โ July 26
- Episode 17 โ August 2
- Episode 18 โ August 9
- Episode 19 โ August 16
- Episode 20 โ August 23
- Episode 21 โ August 30
- Episode 22 โ September 6
- Episode 23 โ September 13
- Episode 24 โ September 20
The schedule is subject to change, but no delays have been announced so far.
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About the Series
The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch is based on the manga by Yลsuke Kaneda. The story follows Spica Virgo, who cannot use magic but dreams of entering Royal Diana Academy, a prestigious magic school. She meets a talking black cat who is actually a powerful mage named Claude Sirius, cursed into his animal form. He offers to teach her magic if she helps him break the curse.
The anime premiered on April 12, 2026, on the CBC and TBS network in Japan. It has been well-received for its mix of magic school elements and mystery.
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