Witch Hat Atelier, A Magical Fantasy that Uses Quiet Menace Well

Witch Hat Atelier s first cour grabbed me from the start with its animation and sense of wonder. It has the feel of an old-school fairy tale. Although many wouldn t consider fairy-tale girls empowered by today s standards, many female protagonists show high agency for their time period. They chase their goals, even if it is marriage, and develop their skills often against the standards of their…