Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 14

とんがり帽子のアトリエ [Tongari Bōshi no Atelier] #14

by Kamome Shirahama, 白浜鴎 (Translator), Stephen Kohler (Translator)

BRING ON THE LEECHES

At long last, Dagda and Custas are back together, reunited in the medical tower. All they should have to do now is wait for the doctors to treat them. But at that moment, Qifrey has a terrible premonition. Meanwhile, Coco has a plan to defend the town from the rampaging valance leech. But it’s a long shot that’ll need all the town’s witches to work together…

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Comics, Young Adult, Fiction, Seinen

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 23, 2025

About the author

Kamome Shirahama (白浜鴎) is a Japanese manga artist.

Reviews

[Lois Bujold · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story ramps up in the big action climax. Nice that it's a magic-gone-wrong threat, much more creative, and not the usual attacking-army problem; no guys hacking each other with swords magical or otherwise.

It looks like the next volume will get back to what Qifrey's been up to in another part of the forest action, and I'm looking forward to it, as he's my favorite character.

The anime adaptation is just now (Spring '25) dropping, and I am delighted with how closely it's following the manga so far. Very highly recommended.

As ever, start with volume or episode 1.

Ta, L.

[DianaRose · Rating 5 out of 5]

i am forever impressed by so many aspects of this series, but especially the philosophical conversations that are heavily discussed in each volume revolving around the laws and principles of magic. readers see so many times, and especially in this volume when coco brings it up in an argument with easthies, how the witches’ oath to never break magical law gets in the way of helping people who need to be saved today in fear of hurting those in the future…

so many things happened in this volume; it felt so long and yet too short, which is honestly imo a sign of excellent writing and character development.

ugh and that moment between coco and agott😭🩵

i firmly believe witch hat atelier to be a modern manga classic.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

The artwork is so intricately detailed and gorgeous. The panel designs are super creative and the ideas for new layouts seem to never end.

🧙🏼‍♂️🪄My favorite moment was when Olruggio (Ollie) confronted the giant leech and said "Kill it with fire!"

[Ana Fernanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words are not enough to convey the pain this last arc has caused me.

[Patricia Macías García · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sale mini Orugio? 5 estrellas

[trecepecas · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.7

[Sol · Rating 4 out of 5]

"So long as I have my paper, my ink, and my pen... I can face any danger or hardship. Magic has the power to change the world. And no matter how far away they might be... I can always draw in my mind... the people who care for me, and draw strength from them. So long as I remember... so long as I'm never alone in my heart... I'll have the courage to stand alone."

There were so many amazing quotes in this volume that I almost wasn't sure which one to choose for my hook, there!! Shirahama's writing remains supreme in each and every passing volume!! However, at time of writing the waiting game as begun for me -- I can't believe the next volume comes out in December of 2026! Crying and screaming!!! :'(
At least I'll have the anime to enjoy for a while so my heart doesn't get lonely for Witch Hat <3 Not to mention, I want to check out the new Grimoire edition that's coming out soon!! (Not Sponsored I just love buying books--)

The way that one of the major themes of this volume is how men in power feel threatened by young girls trying to build a better future for themselves and the people around them, preferring instead to seek solace in restrictive rules and traditions that actually stop people from living freely... is just so crazy and beyond relevant to real life. Not to mention masterfully done. I once again praise Shirahama's writing ability to the moon and back!!

Coco has grown into herself in such a beautiful way. At time of writing, the WHA anime is coming out (about 5 episodes out at this moment), so I've been watching and getting a reminder of what Coco was like in the beginning. She was so understandably unsure of herself and hesitant, with the condition of her mother weighing heavily on her mind. But with friends, community, and her found family, she has really blossomed and flourished into a girl who is confident and rightfully believes in herself. I really think Coco is becoming THE "outsider" who will change the order of witches for good, reminding all of the rigid witches of empathy, humanity, and circumstance. Not to mention, the bottom line of magic in the first place -- to bring happiness to all. Coco, you are the best!!!

I also really loved Agott in this volume. I miss Richeh and Tetia, I hope that they get more pagetime soon. Seeing the way Agott and Coco have grown and flourished in their friendship also brings a tear to my eye. So, so proud of them.

The future is in good hands with the children of the world -- that's the feeling that Witch Hat Atelier gives me!!

[Helena Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

lots of things to say. #1 utowin i love you utowin thank you for joining the gay club. and the qifrey-olruggio vs coco-agott parallels yall make me SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sorry im trying to be normal about this i read the new chapter posted today (86) (may 6th) and i might crumble into dust!!!!! OLRUGGIO I LOVE YOU OLRUGGIO COME BACK TO US WE NEED YOU

[julkahap · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aż się wzruszyłam 😩

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

When the rulemakers become too inflexible, the rules themselves are doomed. Or at least Easthies seems to be.

[Isabel M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm fine.

ⓘ This review contains false information.

[Himali · Rating 5 out of 5]

All caught up and now i think i want to die

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I, too, aspire to live in a world that gives space for the imagination of young girls to shape the future—wouldn’t that be magical?

[Siobhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg i hope they can get rid of the leech. WHEN IS THE NEXT BOOK OUT?????

[Arien Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gracias por tanto Shirahama

[Faye &#x1fac0;]

The Coco x Agott content I needed on this day

[TheCrazyFanvergent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ho una notizia buona e una cattiva

Quella buona è che sono quasi in pari con wha!
Quella cattiva è che sono quasi in pari con wha.


(Notizia bonus: un altro favoloso volume di questo manga che non smette mai di farsi amare e confermarsi una storia meravigliosa, potente, dolce, divertente e life-changing)

[Vivianne (vivianneslibrary) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco my little genius!!
“Let’s go, Agott! Fly on, Coco!” Let me cry real quick

[Stella · Rating 2 out of 5]

Im getting really tired of this arc, and it just felt like a lot happened off screen/ out of the blue in this one.

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Los dilemas éticos que plantea son tremendos.

[Calvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

More like 4.5 stars but I rounded.

I'm so sad the next book isn't out yet... this one was amazing in how each of the main characters showcased their talents to come up with a plan, "it's all coming together" now! Whether they will succeed is yet to succeed because of the cliffhanger.

This series has probably my favorite magic system of all time, and the art is not sparing in detail, far from it, there are illustrations irrelevant to the story on every page for the chapter titles and transitions.

[Christina Pilkington · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Another fun volume of Witch Hat!

What I continue to enjoy about this series is the questions of what happens when the promise to not break a law gets in the way of keeping someone from harm. It's a nuanced question, and I appreciate how this series looks at all sides of the question and doesn't have a preachy tone.

There was a nice mix of action and quieter moments. And, as usual, the artwork was breathtakingly beautiful!

Can't wait to read volume 15!

[WeirdoElla · Rating 4 out of 5]

{4/5}

[jess the ninth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Protegan a coco y agott a todo costo

[Nía · Rating 5 out of 5]

(lo leí hace 84 años y se me había olvidado apuntarlo una disculpa) increíble como siempre, e incluye una de mis páginas favs

[Flox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Qué angustia todo el tomo 10000/10

[Lucía Cafeína · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sufro y me encanta.

[claire.ay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moi 🤝 mourir pour le duo Coco-Agathe

[Artemissia G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Je n’ai pas résisté au coffret collector pour avoir, moi aussi, le ver pinceau. Je le trouve très bien fait et tout doux comme tout !
Concernant ce 14e tome, on avance doucement dans l’intrigue et ce que j’ai préféré ici, c’est d’en apprendre plus sur certains personnages, dont ce cher Olugio ! Et comme d’habitude, nos personnages sont tous derrière Coco et ses idées impossibles pour tenter de sauver tout le village. Malheureusement, ce n’est pas du goût de tout le monde. Quelques rebondissements que je n’avais pas vus venir m’ont tenu en haleine jusqu’au bout. Je trouve l’histoire de plus en plus sombre. Les dessins de Kamome Shirahama sont toujours un pur délice visuel.
Bref, je ne me lasse pas de ce manga.

[Paula ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ✨stars

If anything happens to Coco or the girls, we fight!