A popular fantasy anime recently provided its first update after experiencing a significant delay. While the Fall 2025 anime lineup is taking shape, some previously planned shows won’t be released this year as expected. These shows have been postponed and will now premiere sometime next year, including a few that fans were eagerly awaiting.
Fans were eagerly awaiting the anime version of Kamome Shirahama’s *Witch Hat Atelier*, a popular manga series. While its release was initially planned for this year, it’s been delayed until 2026. However, a new preview was just shown at New York Comic Con 2025, giving fans their first look at the anime. You can find it below.
Why Witch Hat Atelier Was Delayed Until 2026
During New York Comic Con 2025, Crunchyroll offered a first glimpse of Qifrey from the upcoming anime adaptation of *Witch Hat Atelier*. The anime will be available to stream on Crunchyroll when it launches for viewers in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS countries. For those eager to start the story now, the original manga is published in English by Kodansha USA and is currently available in bookstores.
The anime adaptation of ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ has been delayed from 2025 to 2026. The production team announced this change to ensure the series is of the highest quality and truly captures the magic of the story. They apologize for the wait and assure fans that everyone involved is working incredibly hard. The team will share more information as soon as it’s available and appreciates fans’ patience and understanding.
What to Know for Witch Hat Atelier
The anime adaptation of *Witch Hat Atelier* will be directed by Ayumu Watanabe (who is also working on the upcoming *Akane-banashi* anime). Bug Films is producing the series, with Hiroaki Kojima as producer, Kairi Unabara designing the characters, and Yuka Kitamura composing the music. Some fans were concerned about a delay, especially since Bug Films’ previous anime, *Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead*, faced several delays during its initial run, which affected its viewership.
If *Witch Hat Atelier* had been rushed to meet an earlier deadline, it likely would have faced delays. The wait until next year will be difficult, but it seems the anime will be fully polished and complete when it finally premieres.
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