Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast

In season one of Witch Hat Atelier we meet Coco, a young dressmaker's daughter who longs to be a witch. Her curiosity leads to tragedy when her attempt to learn magic on her own ends up affecting her mother. A mysterious, yet friendly, witch named Qifrey to steps in to rescue Coco and takes her on as an apprentice. We revisit the first season with voice actors Anjali Kunapaneni and Joshua Waters in a special episode recorded at Anime Expo 2026! Hosted by content creator Lena Lemon and Crunchyroll's Tim Lyu, Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast breaks down each and every episode of the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga. Find out which magical moments stand out, which characters become favorites, and so much more on Coco's journey to becoming a Witch. Watch Witch Hat Atelier on Crunchyroll! https://got.cr/cp-wc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode, the witch apprentices contend with a serpent golem, a Brimmed Cap witch and moving golden statues?! Hosted by content creator Lena Lemon and Crunchyroll's Tim Lyu, Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast breaks down each and every episode of the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga. Find out which magical moments stand out, which characters become favorites, and so much more on Coco's journey to becoming a Witch. Watch Witch Hat Atelier on Crunchyroll! https://got.cr/cp-wc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review the penultimate episode of Witch Hat Atelier season one, focusing on the character trials and the series' world-building. We watch the apprentices take on their second trial in the ruins of the city of Romonon before contending with a kidnapping. Hosted by content creator Lena Lemon and Crunchyroll's Tim Lyu, Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast breaks down each and every episode of the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga. Find out which magical moments stand out, which characters become favorites, and so much more on Coco's journey to becoming a Witch. Watch Witch Hat Atelier on Crunchyroll! https://got.cr/cp-wc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We learn more about Richeh’s backstory and delve into her quiet and reserved character. We’re also introduced to her hidden world,” before the witch apprentices take on their next trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 10 of Witch Hat Atelier we get a spotlight on Tartah, his “silverwashed” eye and his craftsman skills that he uses to help Coco while she’s sick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joshua Waters joins the podcast to tell us about his experience auditioning for Qifrey as a long-time fan of the Witch Hat Atelier manga. Lena and Joshua also discuss episode 9 wherein Qifrey gets attacked by a brimmed cap spell, Coco repairs Agott’s shoes, and Coco eventually falls ill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anjali Kunapaneni (English voice of Coco) joins the podcast to discuss episode 8 wherein the apprentices continue their intimidating interaction with the Knights Moralis before Qifrey is able to step in. Anjali also discusses the role of accents in the storytelling as well as their experience auditioning for the role as a long-time fan of the manga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 7 of Witch Hat Atelier the apprentices' skills are put to the test in a real-world scenario as we get to watch Olruggio and Qifrey collaborate. Plus, we learn more about Agott’s background and we’re introduced to the Knights Morales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sixth episode of the Witch Hat Atelier series is a more low-key but character-rich installment, according to our hosts. We meet Olruggio, a goateed witch with a tsundere personality and learn that he’s the creator of the magic that inspired Coco to become a witch herself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tetia and Coco, wise beyond their years, have a heartfelt and mature conversation about blame as they’re faced with dangers. Ultimately, the little witch apprentices manage to work together and use their powers for good against a dragon! Plus we learn more about the Brimmed Caps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The witch apprentices get to take a trip to a stationery store but are soon met with a life-or-death situation when Coco leads the group to a dragon! How does the quad navigate this "unofficial trial”? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coco begins her first magical trial at Agott’s behest while Qifrey is away. Our hosts discuss Coco entering a “flow state” when using her sewing knowledge to execute a spell. We also get to meet the adorable brushbuddy (yay!) and learn of the mysterious Brimmed Caps (boo!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our hosts dive into the second episode of Witch Hat Atelier, where Coco is beginning to learn about magic and meeting Qiifrey’s apprentices: Agott, Tetia, and Richeh. Plus, they talk bread animation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this inaugural episode of Witch Chat, hosts Lena Lemon and Tim Lyu discuss the first episode of the anime Witch Hat Atelier, lauding it for the obvious care and quality in animation and the unique magic system in young Coco’s world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices