"Qifrey Acting as a Shield to Protect His Students" Takes 1st Place! Anime "Witch Hat Atelier" Final Episode (Episode 13) Most Commented Scenes TOP 3

On the official ABEMA Anime X account, the TOP 3 most commented scenes during the broadcast of the final episode (Episode 13) of "Witch Hat Atelier" have been announced.

"Witch Hat Atelier" is a high fantasy work based on the manga by Kamome Shirahama, which is currently serialized in "Morning Two" (KODANSHA). Set in a world governed by the law that "those who cannot use magic must not witness the moment a spell is cast," the story begins when Coco, a young girl from a small village who longs to be a witch, accidentally witnesses the magic of a young wizard named Qifrey, leading her to discover a "great secret."

The series has garnered immense praise both domestically and internationally for its intricate world-building and beautiful artwork, surpassing a cumulative circulation of 7.5 million copies and winning numerous manga awards worldwide. The TV anime, which began broadcasting in April 2026, features a stellar voice cast including Rena Motomura (as Coco) and Natsuki Hanae (as Qifrey), drawing significant attention to this adaptation of a full-fledged fantasy masterpiece.

ABEMA conducted an independent survey of the scenes that gathered the most comments from viewers during the terrestrial one-week advance broadcast of Episode 13, "Forbidden Magic," on Monday, June 22. The results have been shared on the official ABEMA Anime X account as the ""Witch Hat Atelier" Episode 13 Most Commented Scenes TOP 3."

▼"Witch Hat Atelier" Episode 13 Most Commented Scenes TOP 3

1st Place: Qifrey acting as a shield to protect his students
2nd Place: Juini, who was transformed into an animal due to the effects of ancient magic
3rd Place: Coco regaining consciousness and assessing the situation

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