Grab your quill and celebrate! Kamome Shirahama's gorgeous manga, Witch Hat Atelier, officially took home the prestigious Harvey Award for Best Manga at the New York Comic Con 2025 event!

The award—which is voted on by comic professionals—cements Witch Hat Atelier's place as a cornerstone of modern fantasy manga. The series faced stiff competition in the category, including popular titles like The Summer Hikaru Died and WIND BREAKER.

THE WINNING MAGIC

Witch Hat Atelier (published in English by Kodansha Comics) has been lauded for its intricate art and story about a girl named Coco who was told she couldn't use magic but discovers she already has the inner gift.

• Award: Best Manga (The Harvey Awards).

• The Competition: The series won against top nominees like The Summer Hikaru Died, Tokyo These Days, and Wind Breaker.

• Legacy: This isn't the manga's first major win; it previously won the Harvey Award in 2020.

• Anime Status: Fans can look forward to the highly anticipated anime adaptation, which is currently in production and scheduled to premiere in 2026.

The stunning narrative and beautiful artwork by Kamome Shirahama continue to enchant readers, proving that magic is indeed something you can draw!