Witch Hat Atelier Manga: Volumes, Editions and Where to Start
Kodansha USA has published 14 volumes of Witch Hat Atelier in English, and volume 15 is due on December 8, 2026. Japan has 16. If you watched the anime, Season 1 ends at chapter 23, the last chapter of volume 4, so you can pick up the story at volume 5. Reading volumes 5–14 in paperback costs $129.90 at Kodansha's list price.
Last checked: September 25, 2026, against Kodansha USA's series page (prices and volume count), Kodansha's Box Set, Grimoire Edition and Kitchen pages, and the Penguin Random House listings for upcoming volumes. For Season 2 news, see our Witch Hat Atelier Season 2 tracker.
How many Witch Hat Atelier volumes are there?
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| Japan | English (Kodansha USA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Volumes out | 16 (vol. 16 on April 23, 2026, Kodansha) | 14 (vol. 14 on March 17, 2026, Kodansha USA) |
| Next volume | Vol. 17: no date announced | Vol. 15 on December 8, 2026 (PRH Comics) |
| Status | Ongoing in Monthly Morning Two since July 2016 (Morning) | Ongoing |
| Rating | 10+ (Kodansha USA) |
The series is written and drawn by Kamome Shirahama. The English edition runs two volumes behind Japan.
Where does the anime end in the manga?
Season 1 ends with chapter 23, the last chapter of volume 4. To continue, start at volume 5, chapter 24. The official anime site's episode synopses don't give chapter numbers, so this comes from two secondary sources that agree: Anime Filler Guide says episode 13 adapts chapters 22 and 23, and Wikipedia's chapter list puts chapters 18–23 in volume 4 and chapters 24–29 in volume 5.
Our pick: if you have the time, start from volume 1 anyway. The anime trimmed small scenes and foreshadowing, and Shirahama's detailed panel art is the main reason people love the series. If you only want the story after the anime, volume 5 is the start.
What does it cost to catch up? (our calculation)
The prices below are Kodansha USA's own list prices on September 25, 2026: $12.99 for every paperback, and $3.99 for digital volume 1 then $7.99 for each digital volume after it. Box Set 1 lists at $79.99 and each Grimoire Edition at $49.99. Retailers often discount, so compare these totals against your cart.
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| Route | What you get | List price |
|---|---|---|
| After the anime, paperback | Volumes 5–14 (10 books) | $129.90 |
| After the anime, digital | Volumes 5–14 | $79.90 |
| Whole series, paperback | Volumes 1–14 | $181.86 |
| Whole series, digital | Volumes 1–14 | $107.86 |
| Box Set 1 plus paperbacks 7–14 | Volumes 1–14, with the box and art cards | $183.91 |
| Grimoire Editions 1–3 plus paperbacks 10–14 | Volumes 1–14, first nine as large hardcovers | $214.92 |
Box Set 1 costs $2.05 more than buying volumes 1–6 separately ($77.94). You're paying for the box and the art cards, not getting a discount. The Grimoire route costs $33.06 more than paperbacks for the same story. You get larger pages, premium paper, gold-foil covers and bonus content.
Which edition should you buy?
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| Edition | Story | Size and extras | Kodansha list price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | One volume each, 1–14 | Standard size | $12.99 each |
| Digital | One volume each, 1–14 | Kodansha's reader and other licensed stores | $3.99 (vol. 1), then $7.99 |
| Manga Box Set 1 | Volumes 1–6 | 1,152 pages, slipcase, exclusive art cards | $79.99 |
| Grimoire Edition | Three volumes per book | Extra-large hardcover, premium paper, gold foil, bonus content | $49.99 each |
Grimoire Editions 1 (volumes 1–3) and 2 (volumes 4–6) are out, and Edition 3 (volumes 7–9) is listed for November 3, 2026 (PRH Grimoire listing).
- Paperbacks are the cheapest print route and easy to replace one at a time.
- Box Set 1 is worth it if the box and art cards matter to you, or if a retailer sells it for less than six single volumes.
- Grimoire is for display and bigger art. It doesn't get you through the story any faster.
Where to read Witch Hat Atelier legally
- Kodansha USA (series page) has a free official chapter preview and sells every digital volume, with links to print retailers.
- K MANGA, Kodansha's own chapter app, carries the series by chapter. Some chapters need tickets or points, and the app isn't available in every region.
- Libraries often stock the paperbacks. Check your library's catalogue or its digital lending app.
If a site offers every chapter free and doesn't name Kodansha as the publisher, it isn't licensed.
Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen is a different series
Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen is a cooking spinoff with real recipes and the atelier cast. It is not part of the main story, and its volume numbers don't continue the main series. Kodansha USA lists 5 volumes at the same prices as the main series, rated 13+. Check the title line before you buy, because both series share the same art style and author name.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Witch Hat Atelier manga volumes are there in English?
14, as of September 25, 2026. Volume 15 comes out on December 8, 2026. Japan has 16 volumes.
What volume should I read after the Witch Hat Atelier anime?
Volume 5. Season 1 ends with chapter 23, the last chapter of volume 4, and volume 5 starts at chapter 24.
Is the Witch Hat Atelier manga finished?
No. It is still running in Japan in Monthly Morning Two, and Kodansha USA lists the English edition as ongoing.
How much does the whole Witch Hat Atelier manga cost?
$181.86 for volumes 1–14 in paperback, or $107.86 digitally, at Kodansha USA's list prices on September 25, 2026.
Is Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen part of the main story?
No. It's a separate cooking spinoff with its own volume numbers.
Update log
- September 25, 2026: page rebuilt. Checked Kodansha USA's prices and volume counts, added the where-the-anime-ends answer and the cost-to-catch-up table, and moved the manga details here from the Season 2 tracker.
Sources checked
- Kodansha USA: Witch Hat Atelier
- Kodansha USA: Manga Box Set
- Kodansha USA: Grimoire Edition
- Kodansha USA: Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen
- Kodansha Japan: volume 16
- PRH Comics: volume 15
- Penguin Random House: Grimoire Edition series
- Anime Filler Guide: where the anime ends
- Wikipedia: list of Witch Hat Atelier chapters
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