A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story has captured the hearts of fantasy fans worldwide.
In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream- She wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch…until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody knows’ might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem…
Format: Paperback
Pages: 200
Imprint: Kodansha Comics
Publication date: 09/04/2019
Illustrator: Shirahama, Kamome
Witch Hat Atelier
By Kamome Shirahama
Review by Mida
Coco has always been obsessed with magic. However, as only witches are able to wield it, she seems destined to watch from afar. But after a tragedy leaves her alone, a wandering witch picks her up and takes her as his student!
This is possibly my favourite series of all time. Witch Hat Atelier is a beautiful story of found family, the search for belonging and the joy of honing a skill that you are truly passionate about. Coco is the perfect focal character; her delight at every strange facet of the hidden world she has discovered seeps out and infects the reader. The other students are equally unique and distinct and the entire series is so character focused that it feels there shouldn’t be space for anything else.
But through some kind of magic of its own, every taste we get of the bizarre and beautiful world that these characters inhabit leaves you wanting more. The art is appropriately whimsical, with fluid and dynamic characters, jaw-dropping backgrounds and mesmerising creatures that will leave you wanting to dive into the wondrous world on the page.
This is the ultimate comfort read. While not without intense moments, this series is heartwarming, cozy and utterly (if you’ll pardon the pun) magical. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Frieren and Howls Moving Castle.
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