ABEMA to Air Exclusive Special Program for TV Anime 'Witch Hat Atelier' on May 5th! Cast Members Including Rena Motomura and Natsuki Hanae to Discuss the 'Magnificent High Fantasy' Series

(C) Kamome Shirahama / Kodansha / 'Witch Hat Atelier' Production Committee

ABEMA has decided to air the special program 'TV Anime "Witch Hat Atelier" Special: ABEMA's Atelier' exclusively and for free on May 5, 2026 (Tue), starting at 9:00 PM JST.

The TV anime 'Witch Hat Atelier' is based on the popular fantasy manga by Kamome Shirahama, currently serialized in 'Morning Two' (Kodansha). Set in a world where those who cannot use magic must not see the moment it is cast, the story follows Coco, a girl from a small village who dreams of becoming a witch. After witnessing the magic of a young wizard named Qifrey, she learns a 'great secret,' sparking a magnificent high fantasy tale where light and darkness intertwine. The series has received high praise globally for its intricate world-building and beautiful artwork, with over 7.5 million copies in circulation and numerous awards worldwide. The anime adaptation, which began in April 2026, features a star-studded cast including Rena Motomura (Coco) and Natsuki Hanae (Qifrey), drawing significant attention to this faithful visualization of the masterpiece.

The exclusive special program on ABEMA will gather the main cast members: Rena Motomura (Coco), Natsuki Hanae (Qifrey), Hibiku Yamamura (Agott), Kurumi Maki (Tetia), and Hika Tsukishiro (Riche). They will reflect on the story so far and delve deep into the charm of the characters and the world.

Furthermore, on May 4 (Mon), ABEMA will host a marathon broadcast of the previous episodes for free to help viewers catch up.

To commemorate the special broadcast, a giveaway campaign will be held on X (formerly Twitter). By following the official accounts of the anime and ABEMA, and reposting the campaign post by May 12, two lucky winners will receive a poster signed by the cast members.

The TV anime 'Witch Hat Atelier' currently streams its latest episodes on ABEMA every Monday at 11:00 PM, one week ahead of terrestrial broadcast. During the season, all previous episodes are available for free.

Enjoy the exclusive world of 'Witch Hat Atelier' only on ABEMA with this special cast appearance.

### Exclusive Special Program Overview **Program Title:** TV Anime 'Witch Hat Atelier' Special: ABEMA's Atelier **Date & Time:** May 5, 2026 (Tue), 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM JST **Channel:** ABEMA Anime Channel **Cast:** Rena Motomura, Natsuki Hanae, Hibiku Yamamura, Kurumi Maki, Hika Tsukishiro *Free streaming available until June 30, 2026.

### Marathon Broadcast Schedule **May 4 (Mon):** - Episodes 1-5: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (ABEMA Anime Channel) - Episodes 1-6: 11:30 PM – 2:30 AM (ABEMA Anime Channel 3)