A review by cupidcove
Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 8 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I still think the tone is a bit all over the place. With all we and the characters know is happening in the background it seems a bit strange to introduce a romantic/festival subplot. I understand that there is a level to which certain characters are trying to mask their anxiety, but it seems like the narrative should generally focus more on trying to figure out how to help Coco's mom and the other apprentice. I did really like the way disability was addressed in the text and the way that further destabilized Coco's faith in the principles, as well as our own, but I can't help but feel their lack of focus on helping reverse the forbidden spells is unrealistic, even if it leads to interesting store beats. I also love Ininia's design!