Witch Hat Atelier Gets Helmed the “Next Frieren” as Elden Ring Composer Joins the Show
The anime’s official staff of the Witch Hat Atelier confirmed that its anime adaptation is set to premiere in 2025. This was revealed at the Anime Expo 2024 through a promotional video on July 5, 2024. The names of the main staff members have been revealed along with this announcement.
Written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama, the Witch Hat Atelier anime serves as an adaptation of the manga series. Kodansha’s Morning Two magazine has been serializing the manga since July 2016 and 13 volumes have been published so far.
The magazine green-lit the anime adaptation in 2022 and according to the announcement made at the Anime EXPO 2024, BUG FILMS, which also produced Zom 100, is in charge of the anime’s production.
Witch Hat Atelier Is Being Hailed As The “Next Frieren”
At the Anime Expo 2024 event, the BUG FILMS group disclosed that the first trailer for the anime Witch Hat Atelier included a variety of picturesque locations without giving away any story details.
„Witch Hat Atelier“ TV ANIME OFFICIAL TRAILER REVEAL
Air Date: 2025
Animation Studio: Bug Films (Zom 100)Director: Ayumu Watanabe (Children of the Sea)
Music: Yukia Kitamura (Elden Ring)Based on the Fantasy Manga by Shirahama Kamomepic.twitter.com/iu1c87bGhK
— Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) July 5, 2024
Next Frieren coming right up.
— S Class Rob (@sclassrob) July 5, 2024
Due to its distinct use of motion and graphics evocative of opulent film companies like Studio Ghibli, the TV series stands out from both the anime and the other genres. However, fans are also comparing it to another popular anime, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
The beautiful places and the magic are quite reminiscent of Frieren, and it is difficult not to compare the two series. However, the Witch Hat Atelier will stand out on its own due to its unique beauty. The anime is being directed by Ayumu Watanabe (Children of the Sea), while Yukia Kitamura of Elden Ring will serve as the music composer
Witch Hat Atelier Brings Forth Mystery And Magic In An Intriguing Teaser
The voiceless teaser showcases the anime’s visual appeal. The animated sequences offer an exciting visual experience while presenting shocking facts in a cinematic manner. The official explanation will be included with the finished trailer, as the creators reveal, demonstrating their commitment to seeing the show through to completion.
The protagonist of the manga is a little village girl named Koko, who has always wanted to be a magician. She could never become a wizard, though, and she could never hope to see the spark of magic because she was born without magical aptitude. So, she abandoned her aspiration. However, she happened to witness a traveling wizard named Qifrey working magic in her village one day.
