2026 is shaping up to be an excellent year for anime fans. It has already been confirmed that in January alone, fans will get to see anime like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Jujutsu Kaisen. In addition to these titles, Crunchyroll has confirmed that one of its most anticipated anime will launch in 2026.
The Biggest Anime Of 2026 (So Far)
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Witch Hat Atelier Release Date Has Been Confirmed
Witch Hat Atelier Will Premiere In April 2026
- The anime adaptation was initially delayed
- Witch Hat Atelier will release in April 2026
The Witch Hat Atelier anime was announced in 2022, and it was originally slated for a 2025 release, but it was delayed by the studio to ensure that the adaptation would be on par with the manga's quality. After a long delay, Crunchyroll finally confirmed that the Witch Hat Atelier anime would release in April 2026. The news was accompanied by a trailer, giving fans another glimpse of what to expect from the anime.
With Witch Hat Atelier's release date confirmed, there is no reason to be anxious. Bug Films did delay the anime's release, but it's unlikely to happen again. The studio has proven that it has what's needed to produce a stellar adaptation. After all, it was behind the Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead anime, which turned out to be a major hit among anime watchers.
Witch Hat Atelier Could Win The Anime Of The Year Award
Witch Hat Atelier is based on the manga written by Kamome Shirahama. It began serialization in July 2016, and over the years, it has developed quite an impressive fan base. So far, the manga has sold over 7 million copies, which is a substantial number, especially since the anime adaptation has not been released. It is quite common for a manga's sales to improve once the anime has aired, so it's likely that Witch Hat Atelier will get a similar boost.
If the series does end up getting a substantial increase, it won't be surprising, as the manga has a rating of 8.67 on MyAnimeList, which puts it above the likes of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gintama, My Hero Academia, and even Solo Leveling. If the studio manages to produce a stellar adaptation, then there's every chance that it will be nominated for the Anime of the Year award. While the accolade doesn't make or break a series, it does offer a boost to its popularity. It's still early to predict whether the series will win the award, but it will most likely be in contention.
Witch Hat Atelier will release in April 2026.
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