Parents' Guide to Witch Hat Atelier

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Witch Hat Atelier TV show poster: Witches in robes and pointy hats are surrounded by white light against a dark background. Coco, center, holds a pen.

Common Sense Media Review

By Danae Stahlnecker , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 10+

Many positive themes in stunning, diverse all-ages fantasy.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 10+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Witch Hat Atelier TV show screenshot 1: Qifrey leans in close to inspect Coco's work as she accurately and swiftly cuts and measures fabric.
  • Witch Hat Atelier TV show screenshot 2: A young Coco and her mother visit a night fair. Coco excitedly holds a pen up to her mom for inspection.
  • Witch Hat Atelier TV show screenshot 3: A close-up of Coco's face shows her crying in the dark but looking surprised rather than sad.
  • Witch Hat Atelier TV show screenshot 4: Qifrey shows off a magic portal door to Coco. Wind rushes in past the circular doorway. Coco laughs.
  • Witch Hat Atelier TV show screenshot 5: Coco, Tetia, and Richeh eat a homemade soup and bread dinner.

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What's the Story?

WITCH HAT ATELIER tells the story of Coco (voiced in English by Anjali Kunapaneni), a young girl who dreams of becoming a witch. One day, the witch Qifrey (Joshua Waters) visits the fabric shop run by Coco's mother, and Coco discovers the secret of magic. Her excitement leads to a tragic accident, and Coco finds herself thrown into a mysterious world of witches and danger as she seeks to right a terrible wrong. Will she succeed?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say : Not yet rated

This beautifully animated anime adventure is a thrilling exploration of magic as power, with plenty to interest viewers of all ages. Witch Hat Atelier has inspiring characters who work hard to acknowledge their flaws and grow into better versions of themselves. Kid characters are allowed to be strong, creative, clever heroes. Adult characters show them they still deserve safety, protection, and support. Both sides inspire each other and work together to build a better world. Between the mystery and drama, there's lots of lessons about friendship, responsibility, and social issues.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Coco, an outsider who learned the secret of magic. How does this help her see the world differently from other witches? How does it influence the way she understands and uses magic?

  • Can you relate to any of the witches? What do you admire about them? Do you find their challenges relatable? What can you learn from them?

  • Is this story similar to other stories you know about children learning magic? How does it compare? Do these stories teach the same lessons?

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Witch Hat Atelier TV show poster: Witches in robes and pointy hats are surrounded by white light against a dark background. Coco, center, holds a pen.

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