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Witch Hat Atelier

Witch Hat Atelier is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Witch Hat Atelier is a Japanese fantasy manga by Kamome Shirahama, serialized in Kodansha's Morning Two since July 2016. It follows Coco, a girl who becomes a witch apprentice after accidentally turning her mother into stone.

What it is

The series centers on Coco, a girl in a world where magic is a closely guarded secret. After a magical accident turns her mother to stone, she becomes an apprentice to a witch and searches for a way to reverse the spell. The manga is known for its intricate art and thoughtful world-building.

Key details

Written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama, the manga has been serialized since July 2016 and collected into 16 tankōbon volumes as of April 2026. A spin-off, Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen, began in November 2019. An anime adaptation by Bug Films aired from April to June 2026, with a second season announced.

Why it matters

The series has sold over 9 million copies by June 2026 and won major English-language awards, including the Harvey Award for Best Manga and the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia. Its English release by Kodansha USA makes it widely available to Canadian readers and libraries.

In short

  • Manga by Kamome Shirahama, serialized since July 2016 in Morning Two.
  • Story follows Coco, a witch apprentice after a magical accident.
  • Anime adaptation by Bug Films aired in 2026; second season announced.
  • Over 9 million copies in circulation; won Harvey and Eisner awards.
Canadian angle

The series has been published in English by Kodansha USA and has received major English-language manga awards, making it relevant to Canadian manga readers and libraries.[3][1]

Quick questions

What is Witch Hat Atelier about?
It follows Coco, who accidentally turns her mother into stone and trains as a witch to reverse the spell.
Who created Witch Hat Atelier?
The series was written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama.
Has Witch Hat Atelier been adapted into anime?
Yes, a television anime by Bug Films aired in 2026, with a second season announced.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_Hat_Atelier
    Supports: Author, premise, serialization history, volume count, spin-off, circulation, awards, and anime adaptation
  2. Kodansha USA — https://kodansha.us/series/witch-hat-atelier/
    Supports: English publication and basic premise
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Witch_Hat_Atelier_episodes
    Supports: Anime production company and airing dates
  4. Witch Hat Atelier official anime site — https://tongari-anime.com/en/
    Supports: Anime adaptation, circulation figure, and story overview