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"Watch Me!"
A illustration of Witch Watch's character Nico Wakatsuki, as well as the song's title and the artist name, in pink and white against the aquamarine jewel case
Single by Yoasobi
LanguageJapanese
ReleasedMay 18, 2025
GenrePop
Length3:06
Label
Songwriter(s)Ayase
Producer(s)Ayase
Yoasobi singles chronology
"Players"
(2025) 		"Watch Me!"
(2025)
Music video
"Watch Me!" on YouTube

"Watch Me!" is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi. It was released as a single on May 18, 2025, by Echoes and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Based on Kenta Shinohara's short story Kokoro Kororon, the song serves as the opening theme for the 2025 anime series Witch Watch.

Background and release

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An anime adaptation of Kenta Shinohara's manga series Witch Watch was first announced on August 19, 2024.[1] The second trailer of the anime series was uploaded on February 17, 2025, unveiling the opening theme titled "Watch Me!", performed by Yoasobi.[2] In the press release, Ayase revealed that he is a fan of the manga, as well as other Shinohara's manga series Sket Dance.[3] "Watch Me!" was additional spoiled on the anime's opening sequence, first aired on April 6.[4] On May 11, following the anime's sixth episode ended, Yoasobi announced that "Watch Me!" would be available on digital music and streaming platforms on May 18, the next week.[5] The English version is scheduled to be released on May 30,[6] and the CD single on June 25 with one-side phosphorescent box that uses key charm to unlock the inner box.[7]

Composition

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"Watch Me!" is sourced from short story Kokoro Kororon written by Witch Watch's manga artist Shinohara about the anime's protagonist Nico Wakatsuki before her witch training, depicting Nico and her childhood friend Morihito Otogi being troubled by their supernatural powers and their bond.[8] "Watch Me!" is a pop track with "light" and "bouncy" beats and "cute" melody,[9] lyrically focusing on pure romantic feelings of Nico towards Morihito.[10]

Music video

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An accompanying music video for "Watch Me" premiered on May 18, 2025, the same day as the single's release, at 17:30 JST.[11] Produced by Folium's Daisuke Chiba and directed by Yū Nakagaito, the animated visual incorporates selected scenes from Witch Watch anime series and original cuts for the music video, featuring all characters from the anime, including the protagonists Nico and Morihito.[12]

Track listing

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  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Watch Me" – 3:06
  • Digital download and streaming – English version
  1. "Watch Me" (English version) – 3:06
  • CD single
  1. "Watch Me" – 3:06
  2. "Watch Me" (English version) – 3:06
  3. "Watch Me" (anime edit) – 1:30
  4. "Watch Me" (instrumental) – 3:06

Credits and personnel

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  • Ayase – songwriter, producer
  • Ikura – vocals
  • AssH – guitar
  • Konnie Aoki – English version lyrics
  • Kenta Shinohara – based story writer

Charts

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Chart performance for "Watch Me!"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[13] 16
Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[14] 6
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[15] 1
Japan Streaming (Oricon)[16] 18

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Watch Me!"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 18, 2025
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May 30, 2025 [18]
Japan June 25, 2025 CD single [19]

References

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  1. ^ "「ウィッチウォッチ」来年4月にTVアニメ化! ニコ役は川口莉奈、守仁役は鈴木崚汰". Natalie (in Japanese). August 19, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  2. ^ "ウィッチウォッチ: テレビアニメが"日5"で4月6日スタート OPはYOASOBI". Mantanweb (in Japanese). February 17, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  3. ^ "『ウィッチウォッチ』OPはYOASOBI書き下ろし楽曲『Watch me!』に決定! 初回放送日決定&楽曲使用の第2弾PV解禁". Pash! Plus (in Japanese). February 16, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  4. ^ Dennison, Kara (April 6, 2025). "WITCH WATCH Anime Releases Opening Theme Song Video Featuring YOASOBI". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  5. ^ "YOASOBI、テレビアニメ「ウィッチウォッチ」OPテーマを配信リリース". Natalie (in Japanese). May 11, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  6. ^ "YOASOBI「PLAYERS (English Version)」配信スタート! MVプレミア公開決定". The First Times (in Japanese). May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  7. ^ "YOASOBI、「Watch me!」CDに蓄光仕様BOX+鍵チャームの仕掛け". Barks (in Japanese). May 25, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  8. ^ "YOASOBI、アニメ『ウィッチウォッチ』OPテーマ「Watch me!」配信リリース決定! JK写と新アーティスト写真解禁". The First Times (in Japanese). May 11, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  9. ^ Mori, Tomoyuki; Ishii, Eriko (May 23, 2025). "YOASOBI、Number_i、中島健人、iri、Da-iCE、ゆず......注目新譜6作をレビュー". Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  10. ^ "TVアニメ『ウィッチウォッチ』、KV&PV第2弾公開! OPはYOASOBIが担当". Mapion (in Japanese). February 17, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  11. ^ "YOASOBI、TVアニメ"ウィッチウォッチ"OPテーマ「Watch me!」MVを5/18 17時半にプレミア公開決定". Skream! (in Japanese). May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  12. ^ "YOASOBI team up with Witch Watch creators for 'Watch me!' music video". Electric Bloom Webzine. May 18, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  13. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of May 28, 2025". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of May 28, 2025". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  15. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2025-05-26" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  16. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2025-06-02" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 28, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  17. ^ The Orchard Japan (May 18, 2025). "YOASOBI TVアニメ『ウィッチウォッチ』オープニングテーマ「Watch me!」を本日配信リリース! さらに、Music Videoが本日5/18(日)PM17:30にYouTubeプレミア公開!". PR Times (in Japanese). Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  18. ^ "YOASOBI MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN Grand Ceremonyにてパフォーマンスを行った、「PLAYERS」英語版を本日配信リリース&22時にMV公開決定!". PR Times (in Japanese). May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  19. ^ "YOASOBI、アニメ『ウィッチウォッチ』OPテーマ「Watch me!」CDリリース". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). May 25, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
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