The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch

The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch (Dekoboko Majo no Oyako Jijō) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Piroya. The story follows Alyssa, a petite-figured witch living in the forest, who finds an abandoned human baby and decides to raise her, naming her Viola. Sixteen years later, Viola has grown much taller than her adoptive mother, leading people to mistakenly believe she is Alyssa's mother. The series portrays the unusual daily lives of Alyssa, Viola, and those around them. Originally a one-shot published in Flex Comix's Comic Meteor website in July 2018, it has been serialized since July 2019. The manga has 6 tankōbon volumes as of October 2023. An anime television series adaptation produced by A-Real aired from October to December 2023. It combines fantasy, comedy, and slice-of-life elements, showcasing the heartwarming and humorous relationship between an unconventional mother and daughter.