Witch Hat Atelier’s detailed magic system is what fantasy anime has been missing

In Witch Hat Atelier, protagonist Coco believes she lives in just another magical fantasy world where witches are born with magic running through their veins. But very quickly, we learn the truth: anyone can perform magic if they use the right kind of ink and draw the correct runes and sigils. After Coco accidentally uses the magic contained in a forbidden grimoire, she’s quickly thrust into a new life as a witch’s apprentice. While this premise alone is enough to make Witch Hat Atelier an intriguing watch, what makes it one of the most refreshing magical anime to debut in a long time is its surgical attention to detail.