Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches

Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches follows delinquent high school student Ryū Yamada, who literally collides with the studious Urara Shiraishi on a staircase, and an accidental kiss swaps their bodies. At first they treat it like a bizarre prank, but the swap forces them to cooperate so they can cover each other's lives at school. As they experiment to control the phenomenon they learn it's linked to other unexplained events around their campus, pulling in classmates with strange abilities and secrets. Their experiments attract scrutiny from the student council and a few curious classmates, widening the mystery and changing how people see one another.

Released in 2015, the anime adapts Miki Yoshikawa's manga, with scripts by Michiko Yokote. The English-subtitled cast includes Ryota Osaka as Ryū Yamada and Saori Hayami as Urara Shiraishi. Also features Eri Kitamura, Yui Makino, Yuki Takao.

It didn't sweep major industry awards, but the show earned a solid fan following and recognition at anime community events. Its strengths were often noted in fan polls and discussions rather than formal award ceremonies. Fan votes and community awards highlighted moments and characters, though mainstream prize recognition remained limited.

The series' mix of slapstick, romance, and supernatural mystery made its characters popular in fan art, memes, and cosplay. References to the body-swap premise show up when fans discuss romantic comedies with a supernatural twist, and its lead pair remains a frequent subject of online debate and fan translations.

Critics and viewers generally responded well, reflected in an 8.2/10 average from fan ratings. Praise focused on the chemistry between Yamada and Shiraishi, the humor, and the slow-burn mystery, while themes include identity, consent, and how relationships shift under unusual circumstances.