The anime adapts Jougi Shiraishi’s Wandering Witch – The Journey of Elaina light novel series, and the author specifically told the anime’s staff to keep it wholesome.
Pantyshots are quite common in anime as a way to have people more interested in a series or as a fanservice.
He explained that he wanted a wider audience to see the anime and did not want to limit its appeal.
Shiraishi also added that he has already seen comments from international audiences, and admitted that he hopes the anime will resonate overseas.