The second season of the TV anime "Atelier of a Witch's Hat," currently airing and streaming to acclaim on TOKYO MX and other networks, has been officially announced. Following today's broadcast of Episode 13 on June 29 (Mon), the announcement of the second season's production was accompanied by the unveiling of a special end card illustrated by original creator Shihama Kaku, featuring newly drawn characters of Coco and the rest of the Atelier members. Newly illustrated Season 2 announcement artwork by original creator Shihama Kaku To commemorate the announcement of the second season, comments have been received from original creator Shihama Kaku and director Watanabe Ayumu. Congratulations, and thank you, on the production of the anime's second season. The magical show brought to life by this wonderful production team will, happily, continue onward—delivering its continuation to us all with the highest quality! Viewers may have been surprised, thinking, "Already? This is where it ends!?" But as the original creator, I can confidently assure you: waiting for the next season is absolutely worth it. Let us all look forward together, with hearts swelling with anticipation, to the crystallization of dedication and passion crafted by countless magicians. Thank you all for watching the first season! The magic woven by Coco and her companions, one stroke at a time. We too have carefully built our story, episode by episode, walking closely beside it. And now, this journey will continue. The story will grow larger, deeper, drawing Coco and her friends into greater discoveries and deeper understanding of magic. New locations to explore. New characters to meet. And countless magical wonders whose meanings deepen as the world unfolds... We will pour even greater heart into our work, filled with excitement for the adventures ahead, and bring this story vividly to life. Please look forward to it! Additionally, the jacket illustration for the upcoming "Atelier of a Witch's Hat" Bl