Witch Hat Atelier and Owl House Creators Hold Q&A at Kodansha House
The meeting brought together two fantasy creators from different media who had long admired each other's work, offering fans a rare glimpse into their shared creative sensibilities.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
At Anime Expo 2026, Kamome Shirahama and Dana Terrace participated in a public Q&A session at Kodansha House. The two creators discussed their mutual admiration, creative processes, and influences. Shirahama revealed Witch Hat Atelier took six years to develop, while Terrace expressed interest in an anime adaptation. They also shared insights on fantasy world-building and the theme of possibilities in Shirahama's work.
Shirahama wore her usual Iguin cosplay while Terrace donned a black pointed cap. The two then discussed the lengthy development of Witch Hat Atelier, which Shirahama said took six years, and her influences from Western artists like Arthur Rackham and manga creators like Katsuhiro Ōtomo. Terrace, creator of The Owl House, asked about the possibility of an anime adaptation, but Shirahama noted her nit-picky nature would make it difficult for her team. The conversation also touched on the theme of possibility in Witch Hat Atelier, which Shirahama said gave her hope. Both creators shared a love for Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke.
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