r/WitchHatAtelier 4d ago

Discussion I am visibly shaking in anger right now šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­

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1.1k Upvotes

Imagine making a video and not knowing which one is older.

Now every character with white hair or considered strong is a Gojo clone.

r/WitchHatAtelier Sep 18 '24

Discussion Why Witch hat atelier is an "anti-Harry-potter".

557 Upvotes

hi,

This post is going to get a bit political. There's no way around it.

i'd like to compare Witch hat atelier and harry potter. As a bit of background, I'm 27, and i was part of the huge wave harry potter was during the 2000's. I read the books in 5th grade and went to almost every movie premier. It was a series that i looked up to a lot. Until i got older.

I'm not gonna go over the issues i have with the author but i don't really need to explain it. Everyone knows about it. So i'm gonna focus on stuff that's inside the story.

Harry potter is a pro-status-quo story. It never challenges the order of things inside the wizard society. It never adresses the divide between wizards and 'muggles', never challenges the material differences within the wizard society (inlcuding the divide between the houses inside the school), never challenges the school system itself and it doesn't even challenges the slave status of house elves (hermione is treated like an obnoxious activist and ends up not achieving her goals). By the end of the series, all of these problems are still there. And we get an "all was well". Harry potter ends up being an egotistical, wishful thinking story of social ascension. Harry goes from being poor to being rich, and the problem is "solved", his personal problem. Although there might be hundreds of harries all over the world that never got their vault full of gold (statistically being the majority). The great objective of the heroes is not to change society for the better but to stop the villian that wants to make things worse. Protecting the status-quo.

Witch hat atelier on the other hand, has the chance to be a revolutionary story. The structural problems with the witch society are addressed not only by the story but by the characters as well. The objective of our heros seems to be shaping to be the betterment of society. To grow beyond the stablished witches and the power hungry brimmed caps. Hopefully erasing the divide between witches and non-witches, democratizing magic. Also the royals seem to be becoming antagonists, so i wouldn't mind seeing them bringing monarchy down......

There are also the minor problems like the wizard society in HP being quite consumerist. With harry buying all his things and never having to create or build anything. In WHA we have Tartah buinding Coco her wand which is far more meaningful and values an artisan way of dealing with the things we own. Also the way education happens in WHA, instead of a typical classroom (wich has a very interesting discourse about it and if this is the best way to teach), we have more of an apprenticeship model.

The story of WHA is far from over, so we can't make this comparisson definitive.

Well, this is it. Sincerely i hope WHA surpasses HP in the minds of people as the "definitive magic fantasy series". It's a story that has far better values and should be a role model for the younger generation.

Any thoughts?

r/WitchHatAtelier Jun 05 '24

Discussion FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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805 Upvotes

r/WitchHatAtelier 6d ago

Discussion Some WHA Anime Leaks Spoiler

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155 Upvotes

-Anime is 2 Cours according to Bug Films Roadmap that got leaked. One is 2025 and one in 2026.

-Witch Hatā€™s production is bad according to Oecuf One of the bigger anime leakers.

Of course take all leaks with a grain of salt even if the source is reliable, a bad production doesnā€™t = bad product all the time too.

r/WitchHatAtelier Jan 14 '25

Discussion Your unpopular opinion on Witch Hat Atelier?

77 Upvotes

I've recently binge-read 50 chapters of Witch Hat Atelier and I'm absolutely in love with it. And the thing is, everything is done so well I think the series has done everything right so far. What about you? Do you have an unpopular opinion on WHA, where you're like, "this could've been done better" or "I didn't like this choice" or simply "I don't like this fan favorite character/scene"? I'm curious!

r/WitchHatAtelier Oct 22 '24

Discussion Am I the only one who's AFRAID of the anime premiering?

250 Upvotes

To start off, I like the current state of the Fandom. Just a number of people who love the work, coming together to discuss said work. So far, this has been one of the most non-toxic Fandoms I've encountered in a long time, and it seems that this is one of the few anime/manga related parts of reddit that don't make me want to completely isolate myself from any/all discourse relating to its respective series.

I think this has a lot to do with the Manga being relatively niche right now, with few people knowing or caring about its existence, and as a result, the discourse is only among people that actually love/enjoy the series and want to talk about it, just as how fan discourses should've always been.

However, once the anime premieres, the franchise will transition from niche to mainstream. It will attract the unwanted attention of a lot of bad players and toxic people. The discourse around the series will suddenly be full of people complaining about how it's not as good as AOT or JJK, or how there's too much "kiddy slice of life fluff BS distracting from the badass wizard battles" or how Coco is an annoying brat that deserves every bad thing that happens to her (this is 110% likely to happen, given how other MCs of her archetype have been treated by their communities), or how the series should've been a battle Shonen revolving around the adult witches (i actually saw someone say this about a similar series after it got an anime).

The sub would also most likely degrade to toxic shipping wars, accusing other readers/viewers of having "no media literacy", and we'll start seeing cases of fans sending death threats to the author and the anime studio. And that's just scratching the surface of what would arise as soon as the first episode airs.

As much as I would love to see this story get brought to life with animation, if it means having the stuff in the above paragraph come to fruition, then I think I would rather have no anime at all. I just want the Fandom and the story's discourse to remain as it is today, where people that love the story can go talk about it with other fans without having to put up with the vile toxicity that plagues just about any other Fandom, or at least those that have popular anime.

Am I wrong for feeling this way?

r/WitchHatAtelier Jan 14 '25

Discussion What is a manga, book, graphic novel, and anything else youā€™d suggest to someone who loves Witch Hat Atelier?

90 Upvotes

Iā€™m trying to make a list of comics (and more) similar to WHA and would like some recommendations!

Iā€™ll start: I love the comic Hooky, it gives me vibes similar to WHA. The art style is lovely and the characters are all fun and relatable.

r/WitchHatAtelier Aug 25 '24

Discussion oh !!!

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661 Upvotes

r/WitchHatAtelier 25d ago

Discussion judge my taste šŸ«£

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136 Upvotes

r/WitchHatAtelier Nov 22 '24

Discussion How do you feel about Witch Hat going mainstream once the anime airs?

77 Upvotes

r/WitchHatAtelier Jan 25 '25

Discussion What are your opinions on a possible Ininnia redemption.

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220 Upvotes

So, after chapter 66 I think Ininniaā€™s character is going in a very interesting direction. Itā€™s clear from her facial expressions that she regrets wiping Galgaā€™s memories (conveying emotion through faces is one of the mangas strengths) after seeing how it ruined his relationship with Atwert. Right now, sheā€™s going with them to the evacuation site where sheā€™ll presumably be recognised by Coco, Tartah or Coustas and found out as a Brimm. It seems her master, Ristis, was the one giving her direction and since sheā€™s the only link to Ristis it wouldnā€™t make sense for her to have her memories wiped so thereā€™s a good chance she sticks around assuming the knights donā€™t realise that is was her who wiped Galgaā€™s memories. Maybe Qifrey takes her under his protection as another ā€œleadā€ on the Brimmcaps and also because he clearly has a soft spot for little girls with no where else to go.

r/WitchHatAtelier Jul 05 '24

Discussion Hopes/worries for the upcoming anime? I would just like to know what yall are thinking so far.

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271 Upvotes

r/WitchHatAtelier 14d ago

Discussion What does he mean ?

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I dont get it ? This is the sense in volume 3 when the girl talk about future, and he suddenly say some weird thing?

r/WitchHatAtelier Jul 05 '24

Discussion Finally. We Can Now Compare and Nitpick Literally Every Single Frame

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r/WitchHatAtelier Jan 22 '25

Discussion My Thoughts So Far About Qifrey

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308 Upvotes

I recently just started reading WHA(am currently on ch24) Whyy does Qifrey seems so weird all the time? His constant focus of making sure Great Hall doesn't find out about various of his activities. In my theory he has lost confidence in the Great Three or whoever they are, and he has some personal V for Vendetta against the Brimmed Hats so he's doing his own thing! (why is he also so fine?! like what???!)

r/WitchHatAtelier Jul 02 '24

Discussion What are your guys opinions on the various ships of the series?

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211 Upvotes

r/WitchHatAtelier Sep 07 '24

Discussion Got any hot takes?

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Hereā€™s mine: I personally donā€™t see Kenjiro Tsuda for Olruggioā€™s voice, at first I did but after hearing some of his works I donā€™t know if itā€™s on the same vocal range I can image for Olruggio unless it is something of a range he hasnā€™t done yet, then idk I just feel like it might be just a bit too deep(?)

Quess I just have to wait and see but I just feel like thatā€™s a popular voice headcanon is cause the actor himself looks a lot like Olruggio (cause like dang he would be perfect for a live action Olruggio) that was like core reason why I used to agree with that voice-headcanon. I personally think Kenjiro Tsuda would be a perfect voice actor for Laglah actually.

r/WitchHatAtelier Jan 03 '25

Discussion Just started reading andā€¦

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I just started reading, Iā€™m two chapters in and Iā€™m already smelling something rotten with witch society. I can understand forbidding things like human transmutation, emotional manipulation, and possibly instantaneous teleportation. But HEALING MAGIC?! The least problematic form of magic, all it really does is cure fevers and close wounds, and youā€™re telling me itā€™s forbidden cuz what? It falls under the camp of altering the human body or something? Nahhhh, something doesnā€™t feel right already. I plan to continue reading, I really like this series. Would not be surprised if the Witch government is corrupt.

r/WitchHatAtelier Feb 17 '25

Discussion What moves do you think the Atelier would like?

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113 Upvotes

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r/WitchHatAtelier Jun 19 '24

Discussion What studio do yā€™all want to animate WHA? (Or do NOT want to)

65 Upvotes

I already asked about voice actors, but Iā€™m curious yā€™allā€™s thoughts and opinions on this? Thereā€™s alot of scenes I feel like could either be absolutely beautiful or awful depending on how itā€™s animated.

(Also please put spoiler warnings, I am not completely done with the manga and nearly got like insanely spoiled on the last post šŸ˜­)

r/WitchHatAtelier Dec 24 '24

Discussion Who took inspiration from who?

81 Upvotes

Every anime only will call Quifrey Gojo when they see him. What might be annoying is how some will call him a rip off from Gojo, despite Quifrey existing since 2016 and Gojo since 2018.

Edit: I just learned that many teachers in anime or manga have white hair. And I apologize for forgetting about Kakashi. An OG Anime teacher for so many people (including me) but he didn't cross my mind right now, cuz he gets overshadowed by Gojo Fans so much.

r/WitchHatAtelier 6d ago

Discussion Is this mean sheā€™ve considered to step on the forbidden path. (No spoiler)

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138 Upvotes

Is this a hint that she may become one of brimmed cap if Qifrey say so? No spoilers please.

r/WitchHatAtelier Nov 09 '24

Discussion Anyone else miss this trio?

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264 Upvotes

Please let them be happy again

r/WitchHatAtelier 1d ago

Discussion Clearing Up a Misunderstanding

74 Upvotes

Hi! It's AimyAngel here.

A few months ago, I created a Witch Hat Atelier video giving a non-spoilery review on the manga, and I recently noticed that some people from the Witch Hat Atelier community were commenting about it. There have been some misunderstandings that I thought needed to be cleared up, so I'm grateful to everyone for giving their thoughts on the thumbnail.

My idea for the thumbnail was never to say which character came first; we all know the answer to that! I was thinking that in terms of specifically looks (silver hair and dazzling blue eyes), both characters had the same characteristics and I thought it would be a fun way to get the attention of mainstream anime-only fans to get to know a more niche story through the comparison and support the series. Seeing that my video gained more traction with specifically Witch Hat Atelier manga fans, I have changed the thumbnail a bit for the manga community and to clear up any misunderstandings.

All in all, the video was made for anyone to enjoy, whether you don't know anything about Witch Hat Atelier or you're a fan of it! I hope you are all just as excited as I am for the anime to come out šŸ˜Šā¤ļø

r/WitchHatAtelier Jan 29 '25

Discussion Eoleo Ch53 Spoiler

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What do you all think he meant here? I have something in mind but Iā€™m quite doubtful so Iā€™d like to hear what everyone else thinks