Witch Hat Atelier Season 1 Episode Guide: Release Schedule & When the Next Episode Airs

For years, fans of Kamome Shirahama’s seinen masterpiece, Witch Hat Atelier (Tongari Bōshi no Atorie), have held their breath. The manga, famous for its breathtakingly intricate “pen-and-ink” art style and a magic system that feels more like an art form than a superpower, seemed almost “un-animatable.” 

This series was poised to be the “prestige” anime of its season. And it delivered on that promise. Meanwhile, Episode 6 is set to air on May 4, 2026 (Monday) at 7:00 AM PT/PDT on Crunchyroll, and it will stream at the same time on Netflix (Asia) and ABEMA (Japan).

Check for all the details about this anime below:

Title	Witch Hat Atelier (Tongari Bōshi no Atorie)
Creator	Kamome Shirahama
Anime Release Date	April 6, 2026 — present
Episode 6 Release Date	May 4, 2026
Production House	BUG FILMS
IMDb Rating (as of April 29, 2026)	8.8 / 10
Streaming	Crunchyroll (global), Netflix (Asia), ABEMA (Japan)

When Is Witch Hat Atelier Episode 6 Releasing?

Episode 6 of Witch Hat Atelier is expected to follow the anime’s consistent weekly rollout and will air on May 4, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. PT (via Crunchyroll). Based on the current schedule, new episodes premiere in Japan at 11:00 p.m. JST on TOKYO MX and other channels. Then they air on Crunchyroll at 7:00 a.m. PT.

Here’s the global release timetable for Witch Hat Atelier Episode 6, based on the confirmed release:

Time ZoneRelease DateRelease Time

Baker Island Time (BIT)	May 4, 2026	5:00 a.m.
Samoa Standard Time (SST)	May 4, 2026	8:00 a.m.
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST)	May 4, 2026	9:00 a.m.
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT)	May 4, 2026	10:00 a.m.
Pacific Time (PT)	May 4, 2026	7:00 a.m.
Mountain Time (MT)	May 4, 2026	8:00 a.m.
Central Time (CT)	May 4, 2026	9:00 a.m.
Eastern Time (ET)	May 4, 2026	10:00 a.m.
Atlantic Standard Time (AST)	May 4, 2026	11:00 a.m.
Newfoundland Time (NT)	May 4, 2026	11:30 a.m.
Brasília Time (BRT)	May 4, 2026	11:00 a.m.
South Georgia Time (GST)	May 4, 2026	12:00 p.m.
Azores Time (AZOT)	May 4, 2026	1:00 p.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)	May 4, 2026	2:00 p.m.
Western European Time (WET)	May 4, 2026	2:00 p.m.
Central European Time (CET)	May 4, 2026	3:00 p.m.
Eastern European Time (EET)	May 4, 2026	4:00 p.m.
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	May 4, 2026	5:00 p.m.
Gulf Standard Time (GST – UAE)	May 4, 2026	6:00 p.m.
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)	May 4, 2026	7:00 p.m.
India Standard Time (IST)	May 4, 2026	7:30 p.m.
Bangladesh Standard Time (BST)	May 4, 2026	8:00 p.m.
Myanmar Time (MMT)	May 4, 2026	8:30 p.m.
Indochina Time (ICT)	May 4, 2026	9:00 p.m.
Philippine Time (PHT)	May 4, 2026	10:00 p.m.
Korea Standard Time (KST)	May 4, 2026	11:00 p.m.
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)	May 4, 2026	10:00 p.m.
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)	May 4, 2026	11:30 p.m.
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	May 5, 2026	12:00 a.m.
Norfolk Island Time (NFT)	May 5, 2026	12:30 a.m.
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)	May 5, 2026	2:00 a.m.
Chatham Islands Time (CHAST)	May 5, 2026	2:45 a.m.
Fiji Time (FJT)	May 5, 2026	1:00 a.m.
Tonga Time (TOT)	May 5, 2026	3:00 a.m.
Line Islands Time (LINT)	May 5, 2026	4:00 a.m.

For international viewers, this typically means checking streaming platforms like Netflix or Crunchyroll, or other licensed distributors, roughly 15–30 minutes after the Japanese airing window.

Witch Hat Atelier Season 1 Full Episode Release Schedule

Based on the Blu-ray and DVD listings on the anime’s official site, Witch Hat Atelier is divided into two volumes, with the first one consisting of 6 episodes and the second one consisting of 7 episodes. Hence, the anime will release a total of 13 episodes.

Since Episodes 1 and 2 premiered on April 6, 2026 (Monday) and new episodes are released weekly every Monday, the full schedule becomes date-specific like this:

EpisodeRelease Date

Episode 1	April 6, 2026
Episode 2	April 6, 2026
Episode 3	April 13, 2026
Episode 4	April 20, 2026
Episode 5	April 27, 2026
Episode 6	May 4, 2026
Episode 7	May 11, 2026
Episode 8	May 18, 2026
Episode 9	May 25, 2026
Episode 10	June 1, 2026
Episode 11	June 8, 2026
Episode 12	June 15, 2026
Episode 13	June 22, 2026

What to Expect From Witch Hat Atelier Episode 6?

Episode 6 of Witch Hat Atelier is expected to deal with the aftermath of Episode 5’s major turning point, shifting the focus from spectacle to consequences. Qifrey’s overwhelming display of power will likely raise questions about his past, his connection to the magical system, and why he chooses to live as a quiet mentor despite clearly being far more dangerous than he appears.

At the same time, the looming threat of the Brimmed Caps is expected to become more pronounced, hinting that Coco’s journey is tied to a much larger and darker conflict involving forbidden magic. Coco herself may begin to reassess her approach, as her empathy-driven use of magic is tested against the reality that kindness alone cannot solve every situation, pushing her toward growth that balances creativity with strength.

Where to Watch Witch Hat Atelier?

Witch Hat Atelier began broadcasting in Japan on April 6, 2026, across major broadcasters such as TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X, airing new episodes every Monday at 11:00 p.m. Meanwhile, Netflix and Crunchyroll are streaming the show in Southeast Asia and globally, respectively.

Alongside its television broadcast in Japan, the anime is available through a mix of subscription-based, ad-supported, and pay-per-view services in Japan, such as DMM TV, d Anime Store, Lemino, and others.

For international audiences, however, availability may differ, with platforms like Crunchyroll or Netflix typically handling global streaming rights depending on the region.

Will Episode 6 change everything for Coco? Share your predictions below!

Witch Hat Atelier is streaming on Netflix (Asia) and Crunchyroll.