Qifrey

Qifrey is the deuteragonist of the fantasy manga and anime series Witch Hat Atelier. He is a kind, patient, and highly skilled witch master who runs an independent atelier. Driven by a dark personal agenda, he acts as a complex mentor to the main character, Coco, and her peers.Key Profile DetailsAppearance: A young man with white hair and blue eyes, usually wearing white robes.Role: A master witch who operates his own countryside atelier rather than living at the magical world's Great Hall.Specialty: Master of Water Magic. Despite this, he detests getting wet and is a terrible swimmer.Personality & TeachingSupportive Mentor: He deeply values the individuality of his apprentices (Coco, Agott, Tetia, and Richeh) and encourages them to grow at their own pace.Complex Motivations: Beneath his kind exterior, he is fiercely obsessed with tracking down the forbidden "Brimmed Hat" witches. His decision to take in Coco was partly driven by this private mission, and he occasionally uses questionable, secretive methods to achieve his goals.Background & MagicFormer Apprentice: He trained under Beldaruit the Wise before establishing his own atelier alongside his childhood best friend, Olruggio.Equipment: He uses a magical sword called the "Raincleaver," which allows him to divert water.Character Symbolism: Author Kamome Shirahama designed Qifrey’s students to have hair colors corresponding to a CMYK printer (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black), while Qifrey has white hair—representing blank paper.