The Magic Begins Today.
To Readers and Viewers Around the World. Today marks the premiere of the #WitchHatAtelier anime.
I had the privilege of serving as the editor for volumes 6 through 13 of the manga.
Looking back, what stays with me most is the time we spent carefully building this world—page by page, detail by detail.
Among the many authors I have worked with, Kamome Shirahama is one of the most special.
Sensei’s curiosity is boundless, but what impressed me most was their steady attention to people—the way Sensei observes human nature and treats emotions with the utmost care. I believe this empathetic perspective is why Witch Hat Atelier resonates so deeply with readers across different cultures.
The days we spent overcoming the challenges of the pandemic together, and the moments we celebrated winning the Eisner and Harvey Awards, are treasures I will always hold dear. Working alongside Sensei was an experience I value deeply.
When the anime project began and I first met Mr. Kojima from BUG FILMS, I felt a strong sense of shared vision.
Naturally, I also had my concerns. The manga is known for its intricate line work and specific, quiet atmosphere, and I wondered how that delicate balance would translate to animation.Those concerns gradually faded as I saw the team’s approach.
When I visited the studio, I found it filled with reference materials, detailed drawings, and repeated tests.
What stood out was not just technical spectacle, but genuine care—an evident desire to understand the soul of the work before adapting it.
That attitude reassured me that the series was in thoughtful hands.
I have not yet seen the final version of the first episode. Even so, I am confident that the care invested in the production process will shine through on the screen.
To everyone watching from Japan, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and around the world—thank you for your continued support of this work.
Today, I return to this world not as an editor, but simply as a viewer, alongside all of you. I am just one of you—a fan.
I hope you enjoy stepping into the magic of Witch Hat Atelier once again.
#WitchHatAtelier
#LAtelierDesSorciers
#とんがり帽子のアトリエ
#Δ帽子