It has been announced that Ryusei Nakao and Hiyori Ishibashi will be joining the cast of the TV anime "Atelier of Witch Hat," based on the manga by Kamome Shirahama, as voice actors. Nakao will play Sasaran, a member of the Witch Hat gang who appears before the apprentices in an intangible form, while Ishibashi will play Yuini, an apprentice belonging to another atelier who takes on the second test alongside Agate and Riche. Sasaran and Yuini will appear in episode 10, airing on June 8th, and episode 11, airing on June 15th.
Nakao commented, "I was looking forward to 'Atelier of Witch Hat' because it has a world view that I love. I also really like the role of Sasaran, who is shrouded in mystery. I'm looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds."
Ishibashi said, "The more I read the original work, the more I was drawn into its world. I feel very honored to be able to participate in such a beloved work around the world. Although I joined the voice recording sessions midway through, I was greatly inspired by the passion of the cast, including Motomura (Rena), who plays Coco, and the production staff, and I myself put my all into playing Yuini. There are still many things I can't say, but...the kindness he hides is real! Please look forward to the second test!"
"Atelier of Witch Hat" tells the story of Coco, a girl who longs to be a wizard, as she steps into the mysterious world of magic. The series began serialization in "Monthly Morning Two" (Kodansha) in 2016, and has sold over 7.5 million copies. It has been selected for manga awards in France, Spain, South Korea, and other countries, and in 2020 won the Eisner Award for Best Asian Work, attracting attention from around the world.
The TV anime is currently airing on TOKYO MX and other channels.
