Witch Hat Atelier 2 by Kamome Shirahama

Witch Hat Atelier 2

Kamome Shirahama, Stephen Kohler

Kodansha Comics · Paperback · June 25, 2019

A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be.

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Who it’s for
A visually lush manga entry that rewards the eye as much as the shelf.
Themes
magic, coming of age, adventure
Pacing
Mixed

About this book

A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry. TRIAL BY FIRE Join Coco as she continues her spellbinding journey of magic and discovery!

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After traveling to the mystical township of Kalhn with her new master to buy a casting wand, a strange, masked witch transports Coco and her three sister apprentices to an eerily quiet city. But they soon find out that they're not alone, and they encounter a ferocious dragon! Do these fledgling witches have what it takes to defeat the fire-breathing beast, or will their plans and lives go up in flames?!

Why It Works

A visually lush manga entry that rewards the eye as much as the shelf.

Come here for

  • Kamome Shirahama’s precise, ornamental linework
  • A collector-friendly fantasy read with keepsake appeal

Expect

  • YA fantasy-comics polish
  • Folklore-fairy-tale atmosphere

Where it sits

General Manga58%
Magical Girl Manga41%
Fantasy Comics40%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fantasy Comics
  • Magical Girl Manga
  • Action & Adventure Comics
Authors
Kamome Shirahama, Stephen Kohler
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Published
June 25, 2019
Format
Paperback
Theme
magic · coming of age · adventure
Reading lane
Fantasy Comics