Few anime are as instantly impactful and enjoy as long-lasting a success as the adaptation of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End . The gorgeous Madhouse anime showcases the emotional gravitas of the Weekly Shonen Sunday sensation, with it quickly jumping to the top of MyAnimeList's greatest anime of all time. Now, another anime boasting a similar message threatens that dominance.

From Monthly Morning Two's pages comes Kodansha's greatest challenger to Frieren in Witch Hat Atelier , a gorgeous seinen manga depicting a young girl's journey to becoming a witch, despite believing it was never her destiny. As reaffirmed at NYCC 2025 , the anime is set for a 2026 debut, courtesy of Bug Films, presenting a cerebral rival to Madhouse's masterpiece.

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