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Original Work
- Kamome Shirahama
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Director
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Ayumu Watanabe
DirectorAyumu WatanabeBringing my beloved original work to life as an anime and sharing it with everyone brings me unparalleled excitement and joy.
Re-reading the material in preparation for the adaptation brought back the excitement I felt when I first opened the book. The struggle and joy of creation, the deep immersion as my feelings overlapped with those of the characters in the story. I strongly felt the reason why so many fans support this work and was determined to create an anime that can share that passion.
While there are many works that deal with "magic," the magic in this series is portrayed as something very close to everyday life. Magic exists in a form that is intertwined with people's lives. The balance of not overstepping into fantasy too much is what makes this work so fascinating. While manga can depict "things that don't exist" as if they do, it is crucial to carefully portray "things that don't exist" to create a sense of reality for "things that do exist." The same goes for anime.
The protagonist of this work, Coco, represents "things that don't exist." I hope that together with Coco, everyone will be able to feel magic as something that does exist. It is my secret goal for the anime that Coco and the members of the Atelier will feel like real friends to all of you.
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Assistant Director
- Jun Shinohara
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Series Composition
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Hiroshi Seko
Series CompositionHiroshi SekoTo me, Witch Hat Atelier is like a finely crafted dish—made with fresh, nourishing ingredients and prepared with great care and skill.
This is what I felt while writing the screenplay for the TV anime.
Such a dish isn’t just gentle and comforting; sometimes it’s spiced with a sharp kick, sometimes it carries a hint of bitterness, astringency, or sweetness, and sometimes it surprises you with a bold and daring flavor.
I believe it’s this delicate balance—this sense of “well-crafted richness”—that makes Witch Hat Atelier so uniquely special.
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Character Design
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Kairi Unabara
Character DesignKairi UnabaraWhen I re-read the original work in preparation for taking on the character design for this project, I held back tears because I found my feelings about "animation" deeply resonating with various parts of the story.
The charm of this work lies not only in the allure and glamour of "magic" that everyone has dreamed of at least once, but also in the careful depiction of the responsibilities and struggles of those who actually wield magic. What does "magic" mean to you? With this in mind, I will lovingly depict each character's background and emotions. I hope that as many people as possible will enjoy this work.. What does "magic" mean to you? With this in mind, I will lovingly depict each character's background and emotions. I hope that as many people as possible will enjoy this work.
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Art Director
- Ryota Goto
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Color Design
- Naomi Nakano
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Director of Photography
- Tadashi Kitaoka
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Music
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Yuka Kitamura
MusicYuka KitamuraI am both surprised and deeply honored to be invited to compose the soundtrack for "Witch Hat Atelier." I feel a great sense of joy and anticipation at the prospect of bringing this beautiful world to life through music.
The daily lives of Coco and her companions, the mechanics of magic, and the diverse array of creatures... Not only the world and art, but also the longing and conflict associated with magic, as well as the complex emotions each character possesses, are incredibly captivating. I aim to create music that enhances and shines a light on the charm of this wonderful work.
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Animation Production
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BUG FILMS
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Coco
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Rena Motomura
CocoRena MotomuraI’m Reina Motomura, and I have the honor of voicing Coco.
As I turned each page of the story, I was reminded of the small, precious moments of childhood and the pure sense of wonder that comes with having a dream. I found myself deeply connected with Coco and completely absorbed in her world.
When I learned I’d been chosen for the role, I was so happy that tears came before words.
The magical world created by Shirahama-sensei has been brought to life beautifully in this anime, and I’ve poured my heart into portraying Coco.
I truly hope this story reaches as many people as possible.
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Qifrey
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Natsuki Hanae
QifreyNatsuki HanaeI’m truly honored to play Kiefrie, a key character with a gentle yet slightly melancholic gaze and an air of mystery.
It’s also special for me that Ms. Motomura, who plays Coco, is a junior colleague from my agency — it felt like we shared a mentor-student bond even during the recording sessions.
The enchanting and beautiful world created by Shirahama-sensei has been brought to life wonderfully through Director Watanabe’s vision.
Please look forward to the broadcast.
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Everyone involved, from the director to the production team, has shown a deep understanding of the work and has been delving deeper into its world.
"While Atelier of Witch Hat" is a story of magic and wizards, the true magic lies in the drawings on paper coming to life.
I look forward to eagerly awaiting and enjoying this magic of an anime, born from the skills and passion of many wizards, together with everyone.