Witch Hat Atelier Voice Cast Talks Coco, Qifrey & Agott’s Biggest Moments

Anjali Kunapaneni, Joshua A. Waters and Madeleine Morris join Christopher Gallardo of Nerdtropolis to talk about Crunchyroll’s Witch Hat Atelier, the anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s beloved manga. Kunapaneni voices Coco, Waters voices Qifrey and Morris voices Agott in the English dub, bringing three of the series’ most important characters to life as the story explores magic, guilt, secrets and the consequences of power. In this Nerdtropolis interview, Kunapaneni, Waters and Morris open up about the pressure of joining a series with such a passionate fan base, especially as longtime manga readers already have their own versions of Coco, Qifrey and Agott in mind. Waters explains why voicing Qifrey felt intimidating but rewarding, while Kunapaneni discusses the challenge of becoming the English voice of Coco after already loving the character as a fan. Morris also shares how the growing fan response made the experience feel even bigger after stepping into Agott’s world. The cast also breaks down some of Witch Hat Atelier’s biggest story questions, including Coco’s trauma after accidentally turning her mother to stone, how long her optimism can last, and why her new friends and mentors may be helping her stay grounded. Kunapaneni reflects on Coco’s resilience, while Morris and Waters discuss how learning magic gives Coco something to focus on as she deals with everything that has changed in her life. Morris, Waters and Kunapaneni also dive into Agott’s guilt after the dragon’s labyrinth, her growing respect for Coco, and how Agott’s past may shape the way she reacts to others. The conversation then turns to Qifrey, forbidden magic and the moral gray area surrounding his decision to wipe Nolnoa’s memories. Waters discusses how Qifrey is willing to make dangerous choices to protect the children, while the cast explores whether something can be legal and still feel wrong. 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – Joshua A. Waters on playing Qifrey as a longtime fan 01:12 – Anjali Kunapaneni on becoming Coco 02:06 – Madeleine Morris on Agott and fan expectations 04:31 – Coco’s trauma and her mother’s curse 04:57 – Anjali Kunapaneni on Coco’s resilience 06:52 – Agott’s guilt after the dragon’s labyrinth 07:14 – The cast on Agott and Coco’s growing partnership 08:35 – Qifrey, forbidden magic and memory wiping 08:55 – Joshua A. Waters on Qifrey’s moral line 09:27 – The cast on gray areas in Witch Hat Atelier 12:56 – Why the show’s storytelling works so well 13:26 – Outro Visit Nerdtropolis.com Facebook.com/nerdtropolis Instagram.com/nerdtropolis Twitter.com/nerdtropolis TikTok.com/@nerdtropolis #WitchHatAtelier #Crunchyroll #Anime