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Ninety-seven chapters in and I yet do not understand why Witch Hat Atelier (WHA) is marked seinen. Despite its tragic themes, it does not have the grittiness of Vinland Saga or Berserk. Demon Slayer and Attack on Titan have arguably more darkness than WHA, yet they are labeled as shounen. Also with the number of teenagers in central positions, the manga deliberately circumvents adult themes and emphasizes simplicity, cuteness, and all that you would expect in shounen or shoujo. ...

Witch Hat Atelier’s Qifrey is one of the most intriguing characters I have come across. Gentle and cheerful on the surface, Qifrey masks a fair amount of darkness which occasionally manifests in a scary way. In the beginning, while we are unaware of his past, his interest in the brim caps along with the use of intimidation and memory wiping magic to protect his secret plant doubts about his alignment. Is Coco someone Qifrey protecting merely to serve his goals of tracking down the brim caps? Why is Qifrey not more forthcoming about his knowledge with his peers and students, if not the magical authorities? ...

The Verdict Witch Hat Atelier S1 was truly beautiful. The only annoying thing was Coco’s overly cartoonish reactions. I know it’s supposed to make her look cute, but it was overused. Everything else about the anime was great. The artwork and animation were beautiful. The characters were engaging. The conflicts were set up very well. The magic system was well designed. I don’t anticipate being able to wait a couple of years for the next season. I will probably pick up the manga at some point, especially given the sort of cliffhanger we have been left with. ...

Did Qifrey just wipe Nolnoa’s memories? How much of them did he wipe? This cannot be good. Witch Hat Atelier was much anticipated, and I have been watching each episode as it’s getting released. Little pre-teen girl casts a spell that kills/traps her mother, gets adopted into an atelier, and begins her journey into the precarious world of witchcraft. The artwork and animation are great. The over the top expressions often are too annoying. The character-work is excellent. ...