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Crunchyroll launches ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ companion podcast<\/h1>\n
The first three episodes of “Witch Chat” are available now.<\/div>\n
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If you’ve already fallen under the spell of Witch Hat Atelier<\/em><\/a>, Crunchyroll has a new way to stay immersed in the series between episodes.<\/p>\n

The anime streamer has launched Witch Chat: The Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast<\/em>, a new watchalong-style series under its Anime Effect<\/em> podcast slate. The show is designed to guide viewers through the anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s beloved manga, and the first three episodes are available now on Spotify<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>. <\/p>\n

SEE ALSO:<\/span>‘Witch Hat Atelier’ is anime’s next truly magical hit<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

Hosted by anime cosplayer and content creator Lena Lemon<\/a> and Crunchyroll personality Tim Lyu<\/a>, fans can expect episodic recaps and an even deeper dive into the magical world of Coco, Qifrey, Agott, Tetia, and Richeh. Or maybe you really want to make sure you’re pronouncing words like Atelier, Qifrey, and Richeh correctly (because…same). <\/p>\n

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For a show like Witch Hat Atelier<\/em>, which is already full of intricate lore, mysterious Brimmed Caps, and enough storybook beauty to inspire endless TikTok edits, a companion podcast feels like a natural fit. The first episode of the anime premiered on April 6, and the podcast gives fans another place to theorize about Coco’s future, Qifrey’s secrets, and whatever unsettling thing the Brimmed Caps are planning next.<\/p>\n

It is also a reminder of how much anime fandom now lives online. According to Crunchyroll, 82 percent of anime fans<\/a> discuss anime on social media, with TikTok<\/a>, Instagram, and YouTube serving as major discovery tools for viewers. After all, it only takes one devastating edit<\/a> to change the course of someone’s life, or dictate what they watch next<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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