If you’re an anime fan who loves Harry Potter, a new anime is coming that you’re propabably going to enjoy. Crunchyroll just dropped a new trailer for Witch Hat Atelier, and it looks great! The long-awaited fantasy anime has officially locked in its premiere date, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated anime releases of 2026. Originally slated for 2025, the adaptation was pushed back, and now we know exactly when it’s arriving. Witch Hat Atelier will premiere on April 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM JST, which translates to 7:00 AM PT and 10:00 AM ET for fans in the United States.The new trailer from Bug Films also unveils the opening theme, “Eat the Wind by Yorushika,” and the ending theme, “Just a Beautiful Curse by Nakamura.” On top of that, we finally have the full main voice cast.Based on the beloved manga by Kamome Shirahama, the story follows Coco, a young girl who stumbles into the hidden world of magic after discovering the truth behind how witches actually cast spells. What unfolds is a beautifully illustrated fantasy about knowledge, power, and the cost of both. It’s whimsical, mysterious, and packed with intricate world-building that manga readers have been raving about for years.Previously, only Coco and Qifrey’s actors had been announced. Now the complete main cast has been revealed:Rena Motomura as Coco, known for roles like Marie in Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex and Kyoka Kitahara in Maebashi Witches.Natsuki Hanae as Qifrey, whose credits include Ken Kaneki in Tokyo Ghoul, Tanjiro in Demon Slayer, and Okarun in Dandadan.Hibiku Yamamura as Agott, with past roles such as Noriko in Kiznaiver and Ashuramaru in Seraph of the End: Battle in Nagoya.Kurumi Haruki as Tetia.Hika Tsukishiro as Richeh, previously Chika in Zatsu Tabi: That’s Journey and Alma in Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family!.Yuichi Nakamura as Olruggio, known for Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen, Tomoya in Clannad, and Tatsuya in The Honor Student at Magic High School.Misaki Kuno as Brush Buddy, who voiced Hawk in The Seven Deadly Sins and Faputa in Made in Abyss.Mitsuki Saiga as Iguin, with roles including Kuranosuke in Princess Jellyfish and Yoite in Nabari no Ou.Timing-wise, this premiere couldn’t be better. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 is set to wrap up in late March, which means fantasy fans won’t have to wait long before diving into another beautifully animated magical journey. April 2026 is looking like a perfect handoff from one spellbinding series to the next.With stunning animation teased in the trailer, a rich magical system at its core, and a cast packed with heavy hitters from across the anime world, Witch Hat Atelier is positioned to be one of the standout anime of 2026. If you’ve been craving a fantasy series that captures that sense of wonder without the baggage, this might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.Circle April 6 on your calendar. Magic class is about to begin.