TV anime adaptation of “Tongari Boushi no Atelier” announced for 2025

The TV anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama's "Tongari Boushi no Atelier" will premiere in 2025. Along with this announcement, a teaser video and comments from key staff members, including director Ayumu Watanabe, have been released.

"Tongari Boushi no Atelier" has been serialized in Morning Two since 2016 and follows the journey of Coco, an ordinary girl who dreams of becoming a witch. The series, which deals with the coming-of-age and adventures of young girls in a magical world, has so far been compiled into 13 volumes. The anime adaptation was originally announced for 2022. The manga has received numerous awards, including first place in the "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2018" and the Best Asian Work Award at the 2020 Eisner Awards, as well as accolades in France, Spain, South Korea, and other countries.

The animation production will be handled by BUG FILMS, known for "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead" and "Summertime Render." Ayumu Watanabe, known for "Children of the Sea" and "Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko," will direct the series. Kairi Unabara will serve as character designer, and Yuka Kitamura will compose the music. Comments from Shirahama, Watanabe, Unabara, and Kitamura have been shared, expressing their enthusiasm for the project.

The teaser video showcases Coco and her atelier, depicting the enchanted world where she learns magic. The teaser highlights Coco's life in a picturesque setting, her fascination with a magical feather carriage, and her fateful encounter with magic.