The highly anticipated Witch Hat Atelier anime has been delayed, with its broadcast schedule shifting from 2025 to 2026. The announcement was made on the series’ official X account, where the production team cited a commitment to delivering the highest possible quality as the reason behind the decision.
Rather than disappointment, fans welcomed the delay, saying it showed the studio’s commitment to doing justice to the manga.
Many expressed relief that the production was taking extra time, adding that they would rather wait longer than see the adaptation rushed, while some noted that the silence since the first teaser made a delay seem inevitable, but still viewed the decision as a positive step to preserve the series’ striking artistry.
In the official notice, the production staff offered their apologies for the postponement and emphasized that the additional year will allow them to fully showcase the charm of the story.
Check out the full statement below:
The TV anime “Witch Hat Atelier” will have its broadcast schedule changed from 2025 to 2026 in order to deliver the series with the highest possible quality and to fully showcase its charm. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to the broadcast.
Our staff is working with the utmost dedication and care on the production. Further updates will be announced via the official team as soon as they are decided. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding.
The anime adaptation was first announced in 2022 and was initially slated for release in 2025.
The main staff includes Ayumu Watanabe (Komi Can’t Communicate) as director, Yuka Kitamura (Elden Ring) composing the music, and Kairi Unabara handling character design. Animation production is being managed by BUGS FILMS.
Witch Hat Atelier is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kamome Shirahama. It has been serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Morning Two magazine since July 2016, with its chapters collected into 14 tankobon volumes as of April 2025.
Source: X
