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Witch Hat Atelier
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Witch Hat Atelier

2016·10 stories·12 articles

In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: she wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch … until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem... (Source: Kodansha USA) Notes: - Nominated for the 11th Manga Taishou Award in 2018. - Won the Daruma d'Or at Japan Expo in 2019. - Won Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Asia at the Eisner Awards in 2020. - Won the Best Manga Award at the Harvey Awards in 2020.

Tongari Boushi no Atelierとんがり帽子のアトリエL'Atelier des SorciersAtelier spiczastych kapeluszyAtelier of Witch HatАтелье колдовских колпаков
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Coverage

  • Anime Expo 2026: Kodansha House to Debut in Los Angeles With Blue Lock and Witch Hat Atelier

    Kodansha and Anime Expo announced a partnership to bring Kodansha House, the publisher’s immersive manga pop-up experience, to Los Angeles for Anime Expo 2026. Blue Lock and Witch Hat Atelier are set to be featured.

    1 source·1d
  • ABEMA to stream 40+ spring anime titles in bulk, including Akane-banashi and Atelier of Witch Hat

    ABEMA will air a large “one-batch” lineup of more than 40 spring anime, featuring series such as Akane-banashi and Atelier of Witch Hat. The event aggregates multiple titles into a single broadcast schedule.

    1 source·4d
  • Coco from WitchHatAtelier Featured as a Pop-Up Parade L Size Figure

    The article highlights a Pop-Up Parade L Size figure of Coco from WitchHatAtelier, focusing on her appearance and cuteness.

    2 sources·6d
  • Kodansha House to Debut in Los Angeles July 2–12 With Anime Expo Partnership

    Kodansha House will hold a Los Angeles event from July 2–12 in partnership with Anime Expo. Guest appearances include Blue Lock creators Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura, and Witch Hat Atelier creator Kamome Shirahama at Little Tokyo.

    1 source·Apr 21
  • Kodansha-backed manga censorship controversy triggers mass blocking of critics

    A report claims Kodansha sided with the United Nations and the United Kingdom regarding manga censorship, and is now reportedly mass blocking people who criticize the decision.

    1 source·Apr 18
  • Kamome Shirahama Discusses Witch Hat Atelier Influences and the Role of Women in Modern Manga in UNESCO Interview

    #WitchHatAtelier author Kamome Shirahama speaks to UNESCO about the influences behind her work, including her goal of making stories resonate with readers who feel unsure about themselves. She also discusses how women remain prominent in today’s manga industry.

    1 source·Apr 16
  • Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast Witch Chat Launches on YouTube

    Crunchyroll’s official Witch Hat Atelier companion podcast, Witch Chat, is now live. Hosted by Tim Lyu and Lena Lemon, it launches with three episodes and adds a new episode every Thursday on YouTube.

    1 source·Apr 16
  • Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast Witch Chat Launches on YouTube

    Crunchyroll has launched the official Witch Hat Atelier companion podcast Witch Chat, hosted by Tim Lyu and Lena Lemon. Three episodes are available now, with new episodes released every Thursday on YouTube.

    1 source·Apr 16
  • Why the Magic Book Coco Receives in Witch Hat Atelier Is the Key Chekhov’s Gun

    Witch Hat Atelier explains how the magic book Coco is given by a mysterious stranger in a shady alley functions as the series’ Chekhov’s gun, triggering the events that drive the story forward.

    1 source·Apr 7
  • Akane Banashi TV Anime Confirmed for 2026, Directed by Ayumu Watanabe at Studio Zexcs

    An anime adaptation of the Weekly Shonen Jump manga Akane Banashi has been officially confirmed, with an air date set for 2026. The series will be animated by Zexcs and helmed by Ayumu Watanabe, known for directing Witch Hat Atelier. The coming-of-age rakugo drama, created by Takamasa Moue and Yuuki Suenaga, follows a teenage girl determined to reach the top of the traditional Japanese storytelling art form.

    2 sources·Aug 4

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