The GoodWitch of the West is a series of fantasy novels by Noriko Ogiwara, published by Chuokoron-Shinsha. The series has been adapted into both a manga series and a thirteen episode anime television series subtitled Astraea Testament broadcast in Japan in 2006. The story revolves around a fifteen-year-old commoner who discovers that she is really a princess. The manga and novels were licensed for English language releases in North America by Tokyopop. After Tokyopop went out of business JManga began translating the manga and has progressed farther than TokyoPop did.
Plot
Firiel Dee is given her mother's necklace by her childhood friend, Rumpelstiltskin. The necklace was meant as a birthday gift from her remote father, the astrologer Gideon Dee. All fifteen-year-olds are welcome to attend a public ball at the royal Roland castle in honor of the Queen's Birthday, and Firiel decides to wear her new necklace to the celebration. When it is recognized as a missing talisman of the royal family, this leads to the revelation that Firiel is the daughter of royalty and automatically in competition to become the next Queen.
Characters
;Firiel Dee ;Roux Liskin ;Adel Roland ;Leandra Cheviat ;Ravenna ;Ingraine ;Gideon Dee ;Tabitha Holy ;Bo Holy ;Marie ;Eusis Roland ;Lot Chrisbard ;Bard ;Edilin
Media
Novel
There are eight novels out for Nishi no Yoki Majo released from September 25, 1997 to May 25, 2003. The last three novels are side stories. The series was authored by Noriko Ogiwara. It was published by Chuokoron-Shinsha. It was licensed for English language release in North America by Tokyopop.
An anime adaptation of The Good Witch of the West, directed by Katsuichi Nakayama and animated by Hal Film Maker, was aired in Japan between April 8, 2006 and July 1, 2006 containing thirteen episodes. The anime was aired on KBS Kyoto, AT-X, BS Asahi, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, and TVK. The regular and limited edition of the DVDs were released from July 7, 2006 to January 25, 2007 on the same day, totaling a set of 7. The series uses two pieces of theme music. "Starry Waltz", performed by Kukui is used for the opening theme of all episodes. "Kanata", sung by Mariaria, is used for the ending theme. At its September release slate, Section23 Films announced that Maiden Japan will release the series in North America.
