Witch Hat Atelier 12 (Witch Hat Atelier, #12)

by Kamome Shirahama

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. This lushly-drawn story has won an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award, and was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.

INTO DISARRAY

Coco and Agott spun a well-received spectacle at the Silver Eve procession, but the wonder is quickly dispelled when an enormous terror descends upon the streets of Ezrest. The crowd is thrown into a frenzy, and the Knights Moralis, the King, and the Wise Ones rush forth to keep destruction at bay. Coco turns to Qifrey about Custas and Dagda, but no one’s safety can be guaranteed once the intentions of all are laid bare under the starry sky.

• ISBN13: 9798888770795
• Publish Date: 21 May 2024
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Kodansha Comics
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 192
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9798888770795

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Coco lives in a world where magic exists. Unfortunately, she's no magician. That's the one thing she's desperately wanted to be ever since she was a little girl. However, she has also been told that magicians are born, not made. Until one day, Coco sees something that changes her life. Now, she's a witch in training.

The festival is going strong, and it's finally time for the Silver Night Parade. The parade is famous as it allows magicians to perform their latest spells in front of the king and people. Coco hadn't planned on creating something for this event, but circumstances (and friendship) forced her hand.

Review:

Wow. I think that, against all odds, Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 12 managed to up the ante. This volume is intense, ominous, and fascinating all in one. That said, if you’re not a fan of leeches…uh, maybe ask for a few spoilers.

Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 12 is one of the more action-filled additions to this series. Yeah, there are still a few major revelations, but they don’t feel like the focus. If anything, I feel like all of the combat is actually setting the scene for something more, if you can believe that.

I don’t typically include quotes in my manga reviews, but I do feel like one perfectly sums up this volume/series: “Any soul out there who tries to restrict the things you learn is only doing it to keep you square under their thumb.” I felt that one. Ouch.

I hate that we have to wait until 2025 for the next volume. The wait (which will be worth it) is going to hurt. Who else is with me?

Highlights:
Magical Academy
Magical Writing
Secrets Galore

Trigger Warnings:
Blood/Leeches

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