Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a popular video game that was originally released for the PlayStation 3 in 2011. It was developed by Level-5 and Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio. The game follows the story of Oliver, a young boy who sets out on a quest to save his mother from a parallel world called "Ni no Kuni." The game received critical acclaim for its beautiful art style, engaging storyline, and unique gameplay mechanics. However, one major drawback for many players was that it was only available on the PlayStation 3 console. This meant that PC gamers were unable to experience the magic of the game.
This meant that PC gamers were unable to experience the magic of the game. Fortunately, this changed in 2019 when the game was finally released for PC. This allowed a whole new audience to discover and enjoy the enchanting world of Ni no Kuni.
‘Burn the Witch’ Anime Dub Premiere Scheduled With Cast
As part of the presentation of the 20th-anniversary of Bleach from Tite Kubo, it was revealed back in March 2020 his one-shot manga property Burn the Witch is getting expansion with more of the manga and the anime film. The film saw an October 2nd, 2020 theatrical run in Japan for two weeks while also being streamed worldwide. Outside of Japan, Crunchyroll brought it out subtitled in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS.
With it being as short as it is, it’s no surprise that Crunchyroll previously listed this as one of the series where they plan to produce multiple dubs for it that will be streaming in the next couple of months. They intend to bring it out with English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German dubs. The English dub is the first one up as it’s now been set for a March 15th, 2021 debut on the service where all three episodes will debut at the same time.
The English cast for it includes:
- Allegra Clark as Noel Niihashi
- Olivia Hack as Ninny Sprangcole
- Griffin Burns as Balgo Parks
- Sean Chiplock as Bruno Bangnyfe
The film was directed by Tatsuro Kawano and has Yuji Shimizu as the assistant director. Chika Suzumra worked on the screenplay adapting Tite Kubo’s original work while Natsuki Yamada is the character designer. Animation production was handled by Studio Colorido.
The Japanese cast includes Asami Tano as Nini Spangle, Yuina Yamada as Noel Niihashi, Shimba Tsuchiya as Balgo Parks, Hiroaki Hirata as Chief, Rie Hikisaka as Osushi-chan, Mugihito as Wolfgang Slashhaut, Chikahiro Kobayashi as Bruno Bangnyfe, Haruka Shimizu as Sullivan Squire, and Miou Tanaka as Roy B. Dipper.
Plot Concept: Historically 72% of all the deaths in London are related to dragons, fantastical beings invisible to the majority of the people. While unknown to most, some people have been standing up to these dragons.
Only inhabitants of Reverse London who live in the hidden “reverse” side of London can see the dragons. Even then, only a selected few become qualified enough as witches or wizards to make direct contact with them.
The protagonists of the story are witch duo Noel Niihashi and Ninny Spangcole. They are protection agents for Wing Bind (WB), an organization for dragon conservation and management. Their mission is to protect and manage the dragons within London on behalf of the people.
Since the end of Bleach’s anime in 2012 and the subsequent end of its manga in 2016, there was little word on what author Tite Kubo would do next. Come 2018, a 62 page one-shot chapter was released as an extended introduction to Burn the Witch, his next project that seemed to be taking a lot more of a western fantasy inspired turn than Bleach, which was demonstrably more Japanese in aesthetic. In place of Soul Reapers and demonic Hollows were wizards, witches, wands, dragons, and the like. This one shot proved to be quite popular, so a brief four chapter run was then released in 2020, followed by this anime adaptation. Originally released as a film in Japan, the international release, for some reason, was split unevenly into three episodes. For what reason is hard to say, but it does make it feel like the start of a whole new manga penned by the author of what was once one of the most popular manga in Shonen Jump.
The PC version of the game featured enhanced graphics, improved performance, and additional content not found in the original PlayStation 3 release. Players on the PC version of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch were able to explore the vast and whimsical world of Ni no Kuni, filled with colorful characters and fantastical creatures. They could engage in thrilling real-time battles, solve puzzles, and embark on epic quests to save the world. Overall, the PC release of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch was met with positive reviews and was praised for its faithful adaptation of the original game. It brought the magical and immersive experience of Ni no Kuni to a whole new audience, allowing PC gamers to finally embark on their own adventure in the enchanting world of Ni no Kuni..
Reviews for "Embark on a Hero's Journey in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch on PC"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really excited to play "Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch" on PC, but I was immediately disappointed. The controls felt clunky and inconsistent, making it difficult to navigate the game world. The graphics also didn't live up to my expectations, with blurry textures and pixelated character models. Additionally, the game suffered from frequent frame rate drops, which made the gameplay experience frustrating. Overall, I found the PC version of the game to be a subpar port, and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. Emily - 1 star - "Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch" on PC was a huge letdown for me. The game was riddled with technical issues, such as crashes and freezes, which completely ruined the immersion. The PC controls were also poorly optimized, making it difficult to perform even basic actions. On top of that, the game seemed to lack the charm and depth that made the original so appealing. The story felt contrived and the characters lacked depth, leaving me uninvested in their struggles. I expected so much more from this beloved title, but sadly, the PC version fell short.
3. Alex - 2 stars - As a fan of the initial release on the PlayStation, I was excited to play "Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch" on PC. However, the PC port was disappointing. The game suffered from frequent performance issues, including long loading times and stuttering frame rates. The UI was also poorly adapted for PC, making it cumbersome to navigate menus and manage inventory. Additionally, the lack of graphical enhancements for the PC version left the game looking dated and unimpressive. Overall, I was disappointed with the PC version and would recommend playing the game on a different platform if possible.