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Witch Hat Atelier

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Witch Hat Atelier is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama. It has been serialized in Kodansha’s seinen magazine Morning Two since July 2016 and follows Coco, a girl who becomes a witch apprentice after accidentally turning her mother into stone. 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.

Premise

The series follows Coco, a girl who dreams of becoming a witch in a world where magic is closely guarded. After accidentally turning her mother to stone, she becomes an apprentice and searches for a way to undo the spell.

Publication history

Witch Hat Atelier has been serialized in Morning Two since July 2016 and collected into tankōbon volumes by Kodansha. As of April 2026, the series had 16 collected volumes.

Adaptations and spin-offs

The franchise includes the spin-off Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen, launched in 2019. An anime adaptation produced by Bug Films aired from April to June 2026, with a second season announced.

Reception

The manga has received notable international recognition, including the Harvey Award for Best Manga and the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia.

Key facts

  • The manga began serialization in Kodansha’s Morning Two in July 2016.
  • It is written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama.
  • The story centers on Coco, who becomes a witch apprentice after a magical accident involving her mother.
  • An anime television adaptation by Bug Films aired in 2026, and a second season has been announced.
  • The series had over 9 million copies in circulation by June 2026.
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Canadian context

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]

Frequently asked questions

What is Witch Hat Atelier?
It is a Japanese fantasy manga series by Kamome Shirahama about a girl named Coco who becomes a witch apprentice.
Who created Witch Hat Atelier?
The series was written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama.
When did Witch Hat Atelier begin?
It began serialization in Morning Two in July 2016.
What is the story about?
It follows Coco, who accidentally turns her mother into stone and then trains as a witch to try to reverse the spell.
Has Witch Hat Atelier been adapted into anime?
Yes. A television anime adaptation produced by Bug Films aired in 2026.
Is there a spin-off?
Yes. Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen is a spin-off manga that began in November 2019.

References

  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