W.I.T.C.H.

W.I.T.C.H. (2004-2006)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Fantasy

W.I.T.C.H. is a European animated television series based on the Italian comic book series of the same name. The series was produced by SIP Animation in association with and participation from Jetix Europe, The Walt Disney Company, France 3 and Super RTL. Like the comic, the show follows five girls: Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia and Hay Lin who have magical powers which they use to fulfill their duties as "Guardians of the Veil". The names of these five characters form the titular acronym, despite the characters not actually being witches. The series is set in the fictional city of Heatherfield and various mythical planets, namely Meridian and Zamballa. W.I.T.C.H. premiered on 18 December 2004 on ABC Family and concluded on 23 December 2006.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E26Z is for ZenithDec 23, 2006
S02E25Y is for YieldDec 16, 2006
S02E24X is for XanaduDec 9, 2006
S02E22V is for VictoryNov 18, 2006
S02E21U is for UndividedNov 11, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of W.I.T.C.H.?

The W.I.T.C.H. series premiered on ABC Family (now Freeform) on June 18, 2004, in the United States.

Who created W.I.T.C.H.?

W.I.T.C.H. was created by Elisabetta Gnone, an Italian author.

What is the plot of W.I.T.C.H.?

W.I.T.C.H. follows five teenage girls who discover they have magical powers and are chosen to protect the magical realm of Kandrakar from evil forces.

Who are the main characters in W.I.T.C.H.?

The main characters in W.I.T.C.H. are Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin.

Where is W.I.T.C.H. set?

W.I.T.C.H. is set in a fictional city called Heatherfield.

What is the source material for W.I.T.C.H.?

W.I.T.C.H. is based on a comic book series of the same name, also written by Elisabetta Gnone.

Was W.I.T.C.H. dubbed into other languages?

Yes, W.I.T.C.H. was dubbed into multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, and German, among others.

Who composed the music for W.I.T.C.H.?

The music for W.I.T.C.H. was composed by Italian composer Marco Marinangeli.

Was W.I.T.C.H. popular in the United States?

Yes, W.I.T.C.H. gained a strong following in the United States, particularly among teenage audiences.

Was W.I.T.C.H. well-received by critics?

Generally, yes. Critics praised the show's animation, storyline, and themes of friendship and girl power.

Did W.I.T.C.H. win any awards?

W.I.T.C.H. was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2006 in the Outstanding Sound Editing category.

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