This article contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen.
As for the popular new Shonen series, Jujutsu Kaisen is definitely the biggest at the moment. It's been quite a hit since the show's first season dropped in 2021, and it's only going to get more intense as the anime heads into its third season, which features its hottest arc yet, the Culling Game. unfortunately, Gojo, JJK's most popular character, is currently sealed. This means that in JJK Season 3, fans might not even see Gojo in the current timeline.
This means that fans can instead look forward to another character making their big debut in the same year as JJK Season 3, which is Qifrey of Wizard's Hat Studio series. Comparison between Qifrey and Gojo they've always been out of control, and despite their similarities, they're both their own characters with complexities that make fans love them. That said, both are favorites in their respective series, and it's pretty easy to see why. Fans finally got a better look at Qifrey new Witch Hat Atelier trailerand they are excited to see him in action.
Goj's replacement Qifrey debuts in the anime The Witch Hat Atelier
Wizard's Hat Studio is one of the most anticipated anime adaptations planned for 2026and fans have been waiting years for it to finally come out. Witch Hat Atelier is a seinen manga that began serialization almost ten years ago, in 2016, and is definitely overdue for an anime.
The story of Witch Hat Atelier captivated many and follows the adventures of the main character Cocoa young girl on her way to becoming a witch to reverse the spell she accidentally cast on her mother.
While Coco is the protagonist and main focus, she is not the only interesting character this series has to offer. Qifrey is another fan favorite character in this series. Qifrey is a magical man who takes Coco under his wing as his new apprentice, among other girls. The fans know Qifrey will be the main mentor character of the story, which is quite similar to Gojo Jujutsu Kaisen.
Not only does he help his apprentices develop their abilities, but he is also always ready to protect them from harm, which again is very similar to Gojo. Qifrey will be one of the first characters fans will meet in the series, and his popularity will definitely grow exponentially after the anime's release.
Qifrey and Gojo are similar characters but still have their differences
Witch Hat Atelier has always been a popular manga, but the recent news of its anime adaptation has already done wonders to introduce it to a much larger audience than ever before. Of course, fans won't know much from just the trailer, but that's pretty clear to everyone Qifrey is extremely similar to Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen.
Part of that is definitely Qifrey's appearance. Qifrey, like Gojo, is a tall and white man with captivating blue eyes. But even beyond that, there are other similarities. Both Qifrey and Gojo are some of the strongest in their verse, and both take on the role of mentor and protector for the younger characters they care for.
But no matter how many allies you have around you, when you die, you will be alone.— Gojo Satoru
However, all this does not mean that the two are exactly the same. For example, their personalities are very different. It is possible Qifrey even inspired Gojo in some ways. after all Qifrey was actually the firsta few years before Gojo Satoru. Qifrey first appeared in the Witch Hat Atelier manga in 2016, while Gojo was first introduced in the JJK manga in 2018. In other words, Qifrey is not a copy of Gojo as many would try to say.
When is Witch Hat Atelier Season 1 and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 coming out?
The fans are definitely excited Wizard's Hat Studio series that finally got an anime adaptation. This anime was supposed to be released in 2025, but due to some production issues, the studio decided to delay it and work on improving the quality, which was a wise decision. The wait is finally coming to an end, as Witch Hat Atelier is coming in April 2026. While the exact release date has not yet been announced, fans will get more information soon.
I've always been a nice guy who cares about his students. — Gojo Satoru
Meantime, Jujutsu Kaisen will also have a huge release in 2026. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is indeed just a few months away and it might just be the most anticipated anime of 2026. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 already has a release date and it is set to premiere on January 8, 2026a few months before the Witch Hat Atelier.
