Ichi the Witch Chapter 46 Predictions: Betrayal and New Pacts Loom

Ichi the Witch Chapter 45 Recap: The Crimson Pact Broken

Chapter 45, titled “The Crimson Pact,” ripped through fan expectations with a raw, emotional unraveling of Ichi’s most sacred bond. The chapter revisited the secret covenant between Ichi and Ataru—her first familiar and oldest friend—only to shatter it in a moment of magical betrayal and haunting resolve.

The chapter opened with the long-awaited confrontation at the Ruins of Oboro, where Ichi faced Ataru’s reawakened form—corrupted by the ancient Hex Moon Sigil, an artifact said to devour the memories of familiars and turn them into unfeeling weapons. Ataru, once her loyal companion, now coldly pronounced her a “liability to the Balance.”

Despite her initial hesitation, Ichi unleashed the Inkthorn Grimoire, invoking forbidden page magic that bled actual runes into the atmosphere. The resulting spell, “Fatequill: Rewrite Soul,” gave her a momentary edge, allowing her to cut through Ataru’s illusion-form.

The true heartbreak came in the final spread: a memory of young Ichi hand-binding Ataru in a blood ritual, swearing they’d die together before turning on each other. Ataru, voice trembling beneath the corruption, whispered:

“One of us lied.”

Predictions for Ichi the Witch Chapter 46: The Inkbound War Begins

After Chapter 45’s devastating turn, Ichi the Witch Chapter 46 is poised to take the narrative into uncharted emotional and magical territory. Here’s what might be on the horizon:

1. Ichi’s Collapse—and Evolution

Chapter 46 could explore Ichi’s mental and magical fallout after breaking the Crimson Pact. With Ataru lost and her mana threads fraying, Ichi may enter a liminal realm—perhaps the Inkbound Threshold, a purgatory-like space where mages must confront the consequences of forbidden magic. This could trigger a new power: the “Severed Spellform,” a last-resort mode rumored to nullify pacts and rewrite magical law.

2. The Rise of The Apostate Circle

Now that the Hex Moon Sigil has corrupted a familiar, the Apostate Circle—a cult of rogue witches—may emerge to retrieve it. Chapter 46 might reveal that they orchestrated Ataru’s fall, setting up a greater conflict between witches loyal to the Balance Council and those who want to tear it all down. Expect an introduction to Eralyne, the Circle’s “Mute Prophetess,” who casts spells using silence and psychic tension.

3. Aruto’s Intervention & Moral Grey Zone

Though presumed dead, Aruto (Ichi’s estranged older brother) may return—not as an ally, but as a representative of the Magistrate Arcanum, a powerful anti-witch organization. Chapter 46 could see him attempt to take Ichi into custody, claiming her as a “living breach of pact law,” forcing her into a standoff between personal trauma and global consequence.

4. A New Pact—But at What Cost?

Stripped of her original familiar, Ichi might attempt a desperate solo-binding, seeking a new familiar in the ruins. However, forming a pact without cleansing her prior bond could open a rift in her core—possibly creating an unstable Split Familiar who speaks with both Ichi and Ataru’s memories.

Ichi the Witch Chapter 46 Release Details

Release Date: Ichi the Witch Chapter 46 is expected to be released on Sunday, August 17, 2025 (PT/ET) and Monday, August 18, 2025 (JST) after being for a one-week break.