At Anime Expo 2026, creators Dana Terrace and Kamome Shirahama participated in a Q&A session at Kodansha House, speaking with about 60 fans about their work. The session followed years of mutual admiration between the two fantasy creators, one known for The Owl House and the other for Witch Hat Atelier. Shirahama, who cosplayed as Iguin, described her six‑year development of Witch Hat Atelier, noting that she began drawing the first chapter a year after starting the project. She cited Western illustrators Arthur Rackham and Alphonse Mucha, manga artists Katsuhiro Ōtomo and Moto Hagio, and Studio Ghibli films, especially Princess Mononoke, as influences. She said she has played the flute for many years and enjoys stage and musical theater. Terrace, wearing a pointed cap, asked about Shirahama’s creative process and her interest in adapting her manga to anime. Shirahama said she is “nit‑picky” and worried that an anime production would be burdensome for her team. Terrace expressed interest in an anime adaptation and asked whether Shirahama would consider composing music; Shirahama responded that she admires composer Yuka Kitamura’s work. Shirahama explained that her story centers on possibilities rather than destiny, using the example that people learn to walk without being born with special ability. She described the main characters: Coco, who is curious and responsible; Agott, who seeks confidence; Riche, whose artistic nature makes her relatable; and Tetia, whom she said could serve as a producer for readers. When asked about creative ruts, Shirahama said deadlines force her to work through them, and she often apologizes to her editor and requests extensions; she finds walking and sleeping helpful for resetting. Both creators answered whether they envision a story’s conclusion from the start. Shirahama said she has two possible endings and will choose one, while Terrace said she aims to maintain a single guiding emotion throughout the narrative, which she believes can carry the story. When asked about their magic specialties, Shirahama said she would continue drawing, and Terrace said she would be a “magic animal whisperer,” adding that she would like to pet a dragon. Shirahama noted that a future story arc involves a dragon island and that she would draw a house for Terrace. During the session, Terrace asked about the difficulty of remembering spells and developing the Coven System, and Shirahama said remembering her own spell designs is the most challenging aspect. Regarding left‑handed witches, Shirahama said that magic seals are direction‑free and do not pose a problem, and that the circle shape works for all. On zodiac signs, Shirahama identified as a Taurus, noting her birthday is near that of the character Coco, while Terrace identified as a Sagittarius and said she knows little about astrology. The Q&A concluded with fan questions, and both creators indicated they will continue to share their creative processes at future events.