Crunchyroll is none other than Witch Hat Atelier, which is adapting the manga series of the same name by Kamome Shirahama. The highly anticipated anime is about Coco, a little girl who dreams of being a witch. Unfortunately, one has to be born a witch to be a witch, or so Coco was taught. After trying her hand at magic, though, a tragedy ensues, but thankfully, a seasoned witch, Qifrey, takes her under his wing.

Along with witches being very secretive about who can and cannot use magic and why that is, the witches in Witch Hat Atelier have very defined rules in place in regard to what magic is acceptable and what magic is illegal and dangerous. On top of that, the punishments for breaking these rules are life-altering, raising the question of whether the punishment matches the crime. Kamome Shirahama has taken the time to flesh out this magic system and the world around it, and it will surely be one of the best magic systems in anime, going head-to-head with the likes of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

What Is The Magic System In Witch Hat Atelier?

Witch Hat Atelier's Spells Emphasize Creativity And Art

The witches of Witch Hat Atelier are very secretive about how to cast spells and use magic. In fact, they are so secretive that they often perform their spells out of the sight of non-witches. Because of this, most people don't realize that witches do not chant spells. Instead, they draw runes and glyphs, similar to how magic is used in Disney's tragically canceled The Owl House. How these glyphs are constructed is key to what the spell can do.

For instance, the sigils determine what elements will play a role in the spell. Meanwhile, the signs surrounding the sigils will determine the form or direction the magic will go. On top of that, even the ink used, as well as what the glyph is drawn on, will impact the sort of spell that is cast. There are even rules against where glyphs are drawn. For instance, drawing a glyph on a human body is strictly forbidden. The rules regarding magic go beyond just how spells are cast.

For instance, non-witches are forbidden from casting spells and pursuing magic since it's been abused in the past before; however, that does not mean non-witches can't cast spells, hence why Coco can do so. Unfortunately, she casts a forbidden spell without knowing it, inciting the interest of the Brimmed Hats, witches who believe that magic should be free to use without constraints. The world of Witch Hat Atelier is full of magic and mystery, making Witch Hat Atelier a must-read manga before Crunchyroll drops its anime adaptation, especially since there is still so much to learn about this magic system.