Natsuki Hanae and Rena Motomura: A Special Look at the Witch Hat Atelier Casting
The much-awaited talk event for the upcoming TV anime Witch Hat Atelier, which is based on the beautiful original work by Shirahama Ou, finally took place today, March 28th. This "Special Stage Right Before the Broadcast" was a major highlight at AnimeJapan 2026, held at the massive Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo. Fans gathered in large numbers to see the stars of the show. Rena Motomura, who is voicing the lead character Coco, was present along with Natsuki Hanae, the voice of Key Free, and the project's director, Ayumu Watanabe. It was a very lively session where they shared several behind-the-scenes stories about the production.
Scene from the "Special stage right before the broadcast of the TV anime 'Atelier of the Pointed Hat'". From left: Natsuki Hanae, Rena Motomura, and director Ayumu Watanabe. The chemistry between the cast members was quite evident on stage, making everyone even more excited for the Witch Hat Atelier premiere.
Three People Appear Wearing Pointy Hats
To match the whimsical theme of the series, all three guests appeared on stage wearing iconic pointy hats. This small touch really set the mood for the event. They discussed how the world of Witch Hat Atelier is all about the wonder of magic and the hard work required to master it. Director Ayumu Watanabe mentioned that they are working very hard to bring the intricate art style of the manga to life in the animation. If you want to know more about the story, you should check out Witch Hat Atelier details before the show starts airing.
The Real Teacher-Student Relationship
One of the most interesting parts of the talk was when Natsuki Hanae and Rena Motomura spoke about their dynamic. In the anime, Key Free is the teacher and Coco is the student. Interestingly, they mentioned that a similar vibe exists in real life during their recording sessions. Hanae, being a veteran in the industry, often guides Motomura, which helps in making their on-screen relationship feel very authentic. The audience was quite touched to hear how this "guided casting" is actually helping the performance.
Table of Contents
- Three people appear wearing pointy hats
- If you compare this to food, it's konjac, and the reason is
- Natsuki Hanae & Rena Motomura have a real teacher-student relationship
- Image/video gallery (14 total)
- TV anime "Atelier of the Pointed Hat"
The event concluded with a brand new teaser and a promise that the anime will stay true to the heart of Shirahama Ou's masterpiece. It seems we are in for a very magical ride this April!
