Witch Hat Atelier (2026) s01e10 Episode Script
Gin'iro no Yakusoku
You're pretty perceptive.
You must be really observant.
That intense light the other day.
Maybe Mr. Qifrey would know something.
Hey, Mr. Qifrey?
There's something I'd like to ask you.
That's
wonderful!
Huh?
Ask me anything.
If it's about magic, I'm happy to answer.
So then, Tartah,
what is it you want to know?
What?!
It's hard to tell him
that's not the kind of question I meant.
He's practically beaming. Makes it tough.
Excuse me.
Are you the person from earlier?
Please come inside.
Right this way.
It's a cold brought on by exhaustion
and lack of sleep.
It seems she hasn't been sleeping well
for a while.
She should be fine
with proper rest and nutrition.
Just to be safe,
let's have her rest here tonight.
Thank you.
Honestly.
I don't know what kind of harsh training
witches go through,
but she's still just a child.
The adults around her
need to look after her properly.
She's absolutely right.
I'm sorry, Coco.
I hope this helps a little.
If it was hard,
she didn't have to push herself
until she collapsed.
Sometimes, your body, your heart,
even your actions,
stop doing what you want them to.
Until recently, Coco knew nothing
about the world of magic.
Even if she acted cheerful,
she was probably full of anxiety inside.
Knew nothing?
She's the Outsider?
Her?
Tartah.
It seemed like there was something
you wanted to ask me,
but could it wait?
Now may not be the best time.
I understand.
Please don't worry about it.
Then I should get going.
Thanks. Take care.
Back then,
for a split second,
I could've sworn I felt an icy glare.
Maybe I was just imagining it.
No, no.
Only witches are allowed on this ferry.
If you're from that island,
where's your witch hat?
THE SILVER PROMISE
I can't let anyone through
without proof they're a witch.
I have it right here.
What? It's gone!
Yeah?
But I crossed this morning--
Like I care!
We get plenty of little punks
trying to sneak in with that story.
Hey!
Get back here!
I can't get home without my hat.
I've gotta find it.
Her breathing has settled.
If she gets rest like this,
she'll recover just fine.
Thank goodness.
Though, I have to say,
the air in just this area
is cool and refreshing.
Magic really is amazing.
Doctors are amazing too.
Magic can’t cure illnesses,
so this is all I can do.
Still, it should help her recover.
I wish we could use magic too.
Yes.
Doctor, are you here?
There's a fire
over at the tavern up north!
We're trying to help the injured,
but there are too many drunkards,
and we can't…
Whoa…
You a witch?
And a water witch at that? Perfect.
Come with us and help put out the fire.
Witches are supposed to help
citizens in need, right?
Wait, I can't!
I can't leave here right now.
It's okay.
Please go with them.
It's a witch's job, after all.
All right. I'll be back soon.
Get some rest, okay?
Then let's go.
Thank you.
How bad is it?
The fire was still small when I left,
but if we don't hurry, who knows.
I put on a brave face.
The truth is,
I'm a little scared to be alone.
I've looked everywhere,
but it wasn't anywhere.
- This is the only place left--
- Let's go!
Pardon the intrusion.
My hat…
There it is!
Thank goodness. Now I can go home.
She's having a nightmare?
Hey, you okay?
Tartah?
You scared me. Why are…
Are you okay?
You look worse than before.
Is anyone here?
There has got to be a doctor around.
Where's Mr. Qifrey?
They all went north. There was a fire…
What?
That's why people were out earlier.
What do I do? When are they coming back?
Maybe I should go get them.
For now, I need to do something.
You should take a fever reducer.
Remember the Tranquileaf?
The one from before?
It helps with fevers and coughs.
There must be some within reach.
They're not labeled!
No way!
Who keeps medicine without labels?!
What if someone makes a mistake?!
It'd be bad news.
They all seem like
slightly different shades.
Everyone else must be able
to tell them apart by color.
This again.
Everyone assumes
we all see the same world.
Like that's just a given.
With Silverwash Syndrome,
using pigments for complex magic
is going to be impossible.
He'll never be more than second-rate
as a magic supplier.
It's fine while he's a kid, but…
Good thing you're good at carving pens.
Everyone has things they can do
and things they can't.
Just do what you can.
Damn it.
A lot of medicinal herbs
are used in magical dyes.
If I only knew the type. I know exactly
what each one of them does.
I can't do anything when it matters.
In a world where everything looks silver,
I can't even see any possibilities.
Tartah…
Sorry, I'm useless.
You're the one who's suffering.
Right. Water.
You want water, right?
Here you go.
Thank you.
A vapor bubble…
Come to think of it,
this is what Gramps always uses
when he makes conjuring ink.
That's it!
With this, I can separate the liquid
from the medicine.
If I remove the water it's dissolved in,
maybe I can figure out what's mixed in.
Tranquileaf is a powdered medicine.
It's dried and ground.
So if I look for something
in powdered form…
Not the ones that crystallize.
Not the ones that glow
in the moonlight either.
And not the ones that lose liquid.
The smell isn't distinctive,
so I can rule out
the strong-smelling ones.
Then that leaves…
Three more.
Damn it! I got this far.
I made it this far…
And that's as far as I can go.
Sorry, Coco.
I tried my best,
but I guess this is beyond me.
Why did I think I could do something?
I knew better.
I knew I couldn't.
That's not true.
Magic exists to help people do
what they can't do on their own.
Do you have a pen and ink?
I do.
One I'm still carving.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
What spell are you drawing?
Will it make you feel better?
No, not me.
Not just me.
You and I, Tartah.
It's a spell to help both of us.
Huh?
Me too?
A spell to help me too?
What kind of spell is it?
This is an Earth Sigil.
Digging tunnels, breaking rock into sand…
It's a spell that has helped me
countless times.
Why that one?
"When the arrow changes,
the spell changes."
I'm drawing the arrow of destruction
upside down.
Normally,
it's a spell that turns things to dust.
The upside-down arrow…
It becomes a spell that gives form
to loose material.
Yep.
And that's why, if it's you, Tartah,
you know the true form of so many things.
You can work out the answer
from everything you've learned.
- Huh?
- Hmm?
It's no good when I'm worn out.
My lines are shaky and wobbly.
Hey.
I just need to draw the same shape neatly,
right?
With better balance, if possible.
Drawing is one thing,
but I'm good at judging balance.
It's basically what I do all the time.
Actually, about this arrow,
can I draw them left and right,
and not just top and bottom?
Something three-dimensional
has to be shaped from every angle.
As it is now, there are gaps.
I think those spots won't form properly.
So maybe…
Oh, sorry!
I changed your spell without asking.
No, that's okay.
It's just a basic spell. Besides,
if your own ideas changed the outcome,
then it's your spell now, Tartah.
Give it a try.
Okay. I'll try it.
I did it.
I did it.
Just for a second, but I did it.
I really did it.
Yes!
Whoa, sorry! You need medicine!
That was close.
None of these were Tranquileaf.
I assumed it had to be here.
Okay.
I'll use this spell
to search the herb room!
With this spell, I can find it.
It's a bit like our house.
Thornbark, Millflower,
Seabriar, Sleeping WIllow,
and Drizzlebee hive…
I know them.
Every shape is exactly like the ones
I learned from books.
Amazing…
Every time I hold up the seal,
it's like the world comes into focus.
Everything I've learned
is showing me the answer.
Being able to do more than I could before…
It feels so…
so…
I found it.
This is the Tranquileaf!
I've gotta get it to her quick.
Hey, you!
What do you think you're doing?
You thought no one was here?
Impossible.
We'd never leave
a hospital completely unattended.
And the medicines don't have labels
to stop people from tampering with them.
You could have given the wrong medicine.
I'm sorry.
I was in a panic.
Wanting to help your friend is admirable.
But medicine can be poison too.
You need the proper knowledge.
Though, in this case,
Tranquileaf was the correct answer.
Are you knowledgeable about herbs?
Do you have an interest in medicine?
Huh? Well, I'm…
Oh? That hat…
So you're a witch's apprentice.
We've finished carrying out the injured.
That's a relief.
Thank you for your help.
The fire is under control now.
Do you think I can leave things here
to you?
I'm worried about my apprentice.
Hey, now, where do you think you're going?
We've still got cleanup to do!
You witches just wave magic around
and have it easy, right?
In times like this, you ought to be
the first ones pitching in!
I'm counting on you, pal.
Well, it's actually not that easy.
An Outsider wouldn't understand.
Please don't worry about it and go.
My apprentice and I will handle things.
Thank you.
It's not easy nor simple.
Not in the slightest.
Otherwise,
no one would be struggling or suffering.
It's easier to breathe.
I'm glad.
I guess the medicine worked.
Thank you, Tartah.
No…
If anyone, I was the one who was helped.
Witches are amazing.
Aren't witches amazing?
You had me worried
when you didn't come home after dark.
Sorry, Gramps.
Thank you for letting me know, Qifrey.
Not at all. You'd do the same.
Oh, right. So I…
wanted to ask you about the light
I saw at the house the other day.
- Light?
- Light?
Huh?
Never mind.
You push yourself too hard too.
You take care of yourself.
Maybe I was mistaken.
I'll look into it myself again,
about that intense light.
The ferry is leaving.
Master.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
The ferry is departing.
Tartah.
See you around.
We should get going too.
Yes.
I'm going to make a pen for you!
Then I'll cross this river
with my own magic
and deliver it myself! I promise!
Okay!
I'll be looking forward to it!
Looks like you two have gotten close.
Yeah.
She's incredible.
I'm sure,
she'll become someone extraordinary.
And you.
You can become extraordinary too.
I see.
So the nightmares have been
keeping you from sleeping all this time.
Dreams are difficult to deal with.
Spells that force sleep
are forbidden magic.
In any case, let's figure something out.
Every innovation is born from a challenge.
Thank you.
But I think I'm going to be okay now.
Are you sure?
Yes, because
I've found a glimmer of hope.
If reversing an arrow
reverses a spell's effect,
then the same should be true
of forbidden magic.
If I reverse the arrows in the seal
from that picture book,
then maybe I can reverse the spell
that turned my mother to stone.
Hey!
We were so worried!
- Are you better now?
- Yeah!
Thank goodness! I'm so glad!
It seems
your gift didn't have the desired effect.
The Witch Hats haven't all grown soft
in times of peace.
Not all are fools, it seems.
We can't afford to sit back and wait.
We'll have to make our next move.
So then you'll be going next?
You? The embodiment of forbidden magic?
That is the plan.
After all, I can't pass up
the apprentices' test,
the moment they leave
their master's protection.
Subtitle translation by: Emily Noguchi
EPISODE 11
THE TRIAL AT SERPENTBACK CAVE
You must be really observant.
That intense light the other day.
Maybe Mr. Qifrey would know something.
Hey, Mr. Qifrey?
There's something I'd like to ask you.
That's
wonderful!
Huh?
Ask me anything.
If it's about magic, I'm happy to answer.
So then, Tartah,
what is it you want to know?
What?!
It's hard to tell him
that's not the kind of question I meant.
He's practically beaming. Makes it tough.
Excuse me.
Are you the person from earlier?
Please come inside.
Right this way.
It's a cold brought on by exhaustion
and lack of sleep.
It seems she hasn't been sleeping well
for a while.
She should be fine
with proper rest and nutrition.
Just to be safe,
let's have her rest here tonight.
Thank you.
Honestly.
I don't know what kind of harsh training
witches go through,
but she's still just a child.
The adults around her
need to look after her properly.
She's absolutely right.
I'm sorry, Coco.
I hope this helps a little.
If it was hard,
she didn't have to push herself
until she collapsed.
Sometimes, your body, your heart,
even your actions,
stop doing what you want them to.
Until recently, Coco knew nothing
about the world of magic.
Even if she acted cheerful,
she was probably full of anxiety inside.
Knew nothing?
She's the Outsider?
Her?
Tartah.
It seemed like there was something
you wanted to ask me,
but could it wait?
Now may not be the best time.
I understand.
Please don't worry about it.
Then I should get going.
Thanks. Take care.
Back then,
for a split second,
I could've sworn I felt an icy glare.
Maybe I was just imagining it.
No, no.
Only witches are allowed on this ferry.
If you're from that island,
where's your witch hat?
THE SILVER PROMISE
I can't let anyone through
without proof they're a witch.
I have it right here.
What? It's gone!
Yeah?
But I crossed this morning--
Like I care!
We get plenty of little punks
trying to sneak in with that story.
Hey!
Get back here!
I can't get home without my hat.
I've gotta find it.
Her breathing has settled.
If she gets rest like this,
she'll recover just fine.
Thank goodness.
Though, I have to say,
the air in just this area
is cool and refreshing.
Magic really is amazing.
Doctors are amazing too.
Magic can’t cure illnesses,
so this is all I can do.
Still, it should help her recover.
I wish we could use magic too.
Yes.
Doctor, are you here?
There's a fire
over at the tavern up north!
We're trying to help the injured,
but there are too many drunkards,
and we can't…
Whoa…
You a witch?
And a water witch at that? Perfect.
Come with us and help put out the fire.
Witches are supposed to help
citizens in need, right?
Wait, I can't!
I can't leave here right now.
It's okay.
Please go with them.
It's a witch's job, after all.
All right. I'll be back soon.
Get some rest, okay?
Then let's go.
Thank you.
How bad is it?
The fire was still small when I left,
but if we don't hurry, who knows.
I put on a brave face.
The truth is,
I'm a little scared to be alone.
I've looked everywhere,
but it wasn't anywhere.
- This is the only place left--
- Let's go!
Pardon the intrusion.
My hat…
There it is!
Thank goodness. Now I can go home.
She's having a nightmare?
Hey, you okay?
Tartah?
You scared me. Why are…
Are you okay?
You look worse than before.
Is anyone here?
There has got to be a doctor around.
Where's Mr. Qifrey?
They all went north. There was a fire…
What?
That's why people were out earlier.
What do I do? When are they coming back?
Maybe I should go get them.
For now, I need to do something.
You should take a fever reducer.
Remember the Tranquileaf?
The one from before?
It helps with fevers and coughs.
There must be some within reach.
They're not labeled!
No way!
Who keeps medicine without labels?!
What if someone makes a mistake?!
It'd be bad news.
They all seem like
slightly different shades.
Everyone else must be able
to tell them apart by color.
This again.
Everyone assumes
we all see the same world.
Like that's just a given.
With Silverwash Syndrome,
using pigments for complex magic
is going to be impossible.
He'll never be more than second-rate
as a magic supplier.
It's fine while he's a kid, but…
Good thing you're good at carving pens.
Everyone has things they can do
and things they can't.
Just do what you can.
Damn it.
A lot of medicinal herbs
are used in magical dyes.
If I only knew the type. I know exactly
what each one of them does.
I can't do anything when it matters.
In a world where everything looks silver,
I can't even see any possibilities.
Tartah…
Sorry, I'm useless.
You're the one who's suffering.
Right. Water.
You want water, right?
Here you go.
Thank you.
A vapor bubble…
Come to think of it,
this is what Gramps always uses
when he makes conjuring ink.
That's it!
With this, I can separate the liquid
from the medicine.
If I remove the water it's dissolved in,
maybe I can figure out what's mixed in.
Tranquileaf is a powdered medicine.
It's dried and ground.
So if I look for something
in powdered form…
Not the ones that crystallize.
Not the ones that glow
in the moonlight either.
And not the ones that lose liquid.
The smell isn't distinctive,
so I can rule out
the strong-smelling ones.
Then that leaves…
Three more.
Damn it! I got this far.
I made it this far…
And that's as far as I can go.
Sorry, Coco.
I tried my best,
but I guess this is beyond me.
Why did I think I could do something?
I knew better.
I knew I couldn't.
That's not true.
Magic exists to help people do
what they can't do on their own.
Do you have a pen and ink?
I do.
One I'm still carving.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
What spell are you drawing?
Will it make you feel better?
No, not me.
Not just me.
You and I, Tartah.
It's a spell to help both of us.
Huh?
Me too?
A spell to help me too?
What kind of spell is it?
This is an Earth Sigil.
Digging tunnels, breaking rock into sand…
It's a spell that has helped me
countless times.
Why that one?
"When the arrow changes,
the spell changes."
I'm drawing the arrow of destruction
upside down.
Normally,
it's a spell that turns things to dust.
The upside-down arrow…
It becomes a spell that gives form
to loose material.
Yep.
And that's why, if it's you, Tartah,
you know the true form of so many things.
You can work out the answer
from everything you've learned.
- Huh?
- Hmm?
It's no good when I'm worn out.
My lines are shaky and wobbly.
Hey.
I just need to draw the same shape neatly,
right?
With better balance, if possible.
Drawing is one thing,
but I'm good at judging balance.
It's basically what I do all the time.
Actually, about this arrow,
can I draw them left and right,
and not just top and bottom?
Something three-dimensional
has to be shaped from every angle.
As it is now, there are gaps.
I think those spots won't form properly.
So maybe…
Oh, sorry!
I changed your spell without asking.
No, that's okay.
It's just a basic spell. Besides,
if your own ideas changed the outcome,
then it's your spell now, Tartah.
Give it a try.
Okay. I'll try it.
I did it.
I did it.
Just for a second, but I did it.
I really did it.
Yes!
Whoa, sorry! You need medicine!
That was close.
None of these were Tranquileaf.
I assumed it had to be here.
Okay.
I'll use this spell
to search the herb room!
With this spell, I can find it.
It's a bit like our house.
Thornbark, Millflower,
Seabriar, Sleeping WIllow,
and Drizzlebee hive…
I know them.
Every shape is exactly like the ones
I learned from books.
Amazing…
Every time I hold up the seal,
it's like the world comes into focus.
Everything I've learned
is showing me the answer.
Being able to do more than I could before…
It feels so…
so…
I found it.
This is the Tranquileaf!
I've gotta get it to her quick.
Hey, you!
What do you think you're doing?
You thought no one was here?
Impossible.
We'd never leave
a hospital completely unattended.
And the medicines don't have labels
to stop people from tampering with them.
You could have given the wrong medicine.
I'm sorry.
I was in a panic.
Wanting to help your friend is admirable.
But medicine can be poison too.
You need the proper knowledge.
Though, in this case,
Tranquileaf was the correct answer.
Are you knowledgeable about herbs?
Do you have an interest in medicine?
Huh? Well, I'm…
Oh? That hat…
So you're a witch's apprentice.
We've finished carrying out the injured.
That's a relief.
Thank you for your help.
The fire is under control now.
Do you think I can leave things here
to you?
I'm worried about my apprentice.
Hey, now, where do you think you're going?
We've still got cleanup to do!
You witches just wave magic around
and have it easy, right?
In times like this, you ought to be
the first ones pitching in!
I'm counting on you, pal.
Well, it's actually not that easy.
An Outsider wouldn't understand.
Please don't worry about it and go.
My apprentice and I will handle things.
Thank you.
It's not easy nor simple.
Not in the slightest.
Otherwise,
no one would be struggling or suffering.
It's easier to breathe.
I'm glad.
I guess the medicine worked.
Thank you, Tartah.
No…
If anyone, I was the one who was helped.
Witches are amazing.
Aren't witches amazing?
You had me worried
when you didn't come home after dark.
Sorry, Gramps.
Thank you for letting me know, Qifrey.
Not at all. You'd do the same.
Oh, right. So I…
wanted to ask you about the light
I saw at the house the other day.
- Light?
- Light?
Huh?
Never mind.
You push yourself too hard too.
You take care of yourself.
Maybe I was mistaken.
I'll look into it myself again,
about that intense light.
The ferry is leaving.
Master.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
The ferry is departing.
Tartah.
See you around.
We should get going too.
Yes.
I'm going to make a pen for you!
Then I'll cross this river
with my own magic
and deliver it myself! I promise!
Okay!
I'll be looking forward to it!
Looks like you two have gotten close.
Yeah.
She's incredible.
I'm sure,
she'll become someone extraordinary.
And you.
You can become extraordinary too.
I see.
So the nightmares have been
keeping you from sleeping all this time.
Dreams are difficult to deal with.
Spells that force sleep
are forbidden magic.
In any case, let's figure something out.
Every innovation is born from a challenge.
Thank you.
But I think I'm going to be okay now.
Are you sure?
Yes, because
I've found a glimmer of hope.
If reversing an arrow
reverses a spell's effect,
then the same should be true
of forbidden magic.
If I reverse the arrows in the seal
from that picture book,
then maybe I can reverse the spell
that turned my mother to stone.
Hey!
We were so worried!
- Are you better now?
- Yeah!
Thank goodness! I'm so glad!
It seems
your gift didn't have the desired effect.
The Witch Hats haven't all grown soft
in times of peace.
Not all are fools, it seems.
We can't afford to sit back and wait.
We'll have to make our next move.
So then you'll be going next?
You? The embodiment of forbidden magic?
That is the plan.
After all, I can't pass up
the apprentices' test,
the moment they leave
their master's protection.
Subtitle translation by: Emily Noguchi
EPISODE 11
THE TRIAL AT SERPENTBACK CAVE