Image: Kamome Shirahama / Kodansha / „Witch Hat Atelier“ Production Committee
AMBot | 07/04/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
At this year's Anime Expo in Los Angeles, the long-awaited super teaser PV for the second season of "Witch Hat Atelier" (Japanese: "Tongari Boushi no Atelier") premiered. The clip, released on July 4, 2026, picks up directly from the finale of the first season and offers a dark preview of the events to come.
The teaser shows the protagonist Coco for the first time with a wide-brimmed hat – a clear hint at the mysterious "Wide-Brimmed" figures, who play an increasingly important role in the story. Additionally, action-packed scenes are shown in which Coco's mentor Qifrey takes on the so-called Romonon fighters. New settings, such as a large hall and the silhouette of a previously unknown character, are also hinted at.
Director Ayumu Watanabe addressed the audience in a video message: "Being able to show the continuation of this wonderful story to the whole world is the greatest joy for our animation team. The story of 'Witch Hat Atelier' is far from over – we must follow it to the end." Watanabe emphasized that the second season will delve even deeper into the secrets of magic and that the animation will be even more detailed.
The second season will once again be produced by Studio BUG FILMS, with Watanabe returning as director. The main voice actors are also staying on board: Rena Motomura voices Coco, and Natsuki Hanae provides the voice for Qifrey. The anime is based on the manga series of the same name by Kamome Shirahama, which has been serialized in Kodansha's "Morning Two" magazine since 2016 and has now reached a circulation of over nine million copies. The manga has been awarded the Eisner Award and the Harvey Award, among others.
The first season of "Witch Hat Atelier" aired on Japanese television from April to June 2026 and was streamed internationally via Crunchyroll. A specific start date for the second season has not yet been announced; further details are expected to be revealed soon via official channels.
The teaser shows the protagonist Coco for the first time with a wide-brimmed hat – a clear hint at the mysterious "Wide-Brimmed" figures, who play an increasingly important role in the story. Additionally, action-packed scenes are shown in which Coco's mentor Qifrey takes on the so-called Romonon fighters. New settings, such as a large hall and the silhouette of a previously unknown character, are also hinted at.
Director Ayumu Watanabe addressed the audience in a video message: "Being able to show the continuation of this wonderful story to the whole world is the greatest joy for our animation team. The story of 'Witch Hat Atelier' is far from over – we must follow it to the end." Watanabe emphasized that the second season will delve even deeper into the secrets of magic and that the animation will be even more detailed.
The second season will once again be produced by Studio BUG FILMS, with Watanabe returning as director. The main voice actors are also staying on board: Rena Motomura voices Coco, and Natsuki Hanae provides the voice for Qifrey. The anime is based on the manga series of the same name by Kamome Shirahama, which has been serialized in Kodansha's "Morning Two" magazine since 2016 and has now reached a circulation of over nine million copies. The manga has been awarded the Eisner Award and the Harvey Award, among others.
The first season of "Witch Hat Atelier" aired on Japanese television from April to June 2026 and was streamed internationally via Crunchyroll. A specific start date for the second season has not yet been announced; further details are expected to be revealed soon via official channels.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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