Witch Hat Atelier
| Fandom | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Witch Hat Atelier ( とんがり帽子のアトリエ Tongari Bōshi no Atorie) |
| Abbreviation(s): | WHA |
| Creator: | SHIRAHAMA Kamome (白浜鴎) ♀ |
| Date(s): | July 2016 - ongoing |
| Medium: | Manga |
| Country of Origin: | Japan |
| External Links: | Author's Twitter Kodansha Site |
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Witch Hat Atelier debuted in July 2016 in Kodansha's Morning magazine. While this isn't Shirahama Kamome's first work, it is perhaps her best known one to date, having become quite popular in Japan and gaining traction in the West. In 2020 it won both a Harvey Award[1] and an Eisner Award.[2] Before this manga, Shirahama was best known for her cover art for DC and Marvel.
Synopsis
"In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: she wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch … until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem …"Kodansha [3]
Canon
Witch Hat Atelier deals with themes of self-discovery, what the role of a teacher means, and when to follow tradition and break out on a new path. The way magic is portrayed is often considered an allegory for being an artist.
Fandom
While the manga is quite popular and has won awards, the fandom's online presence remains small so far. There is, however, a fair amount of interaction on Shirahama's Twitter page, which demonstrates some of the enthusiasm fans have for the series.
Ships
The largest ship in fandom is Qifrey/Olruggio with Agott/Coco being the 2nd most popular on AO3 although with significantly less works. In the fandom, there is heavy focus on more familial relationships alongside romantic ones. As of chapter 55, there is only one canon ship, Galga/Atwert.
Example Fanworks
Fics
- the midnight oil by Tyranno
- Uneasy Observations by bemused_writer
Meta
- Quire Scribblings by bemused_writer
- Witch Hat Atelier: Visual Storytelling Through Manga Panelling by lines in motion
Fanvids
- Goals // Witch Hat Atelier by M41TO
- 『シャルル』 Witch Hat Atelier Animatic by Eta_Aquariids
- Witch Hat Atelier - Like Real People Do - Orufrey Animatic Pmv by easternCriminal
Zines
- LetsMagicalCooking, 2023. A multifandom magical girl cookbook zine.
- Brushbug Bulletin. A free quarterly zine focused on OCs and the world.
- Roots, 2022. An Orufrey zine.
- Celestial Style, 2022. A zine focusing on fashion.
Fanweeks
- Orufrey Week. A fanweek dedicated to the Qifrey/Olruggio ship.
- Arkco Week. A fanweek dedicated to the Coco/Agott ship.
Tarot
- Drawing Fate, 2023. A tarot deck.
Resources
References
- ^ Kodansha's Witch Hat Atelier Takes Home a Harvey Award
- ^ And the Eisner Winner is… Witch Hat Atelier!
- ^ [1]Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 1 Summary, Kodansha