Witch Hat Atelier is reaching its season finale, and Episode 13 promises to deliver a thrilling conclusion to the first season. The episode, titled “Forbidden Magic,” is set to premiere on Monday, June 22, 2026. This will mark the end of the 13-episode first season, which began airing on April 6, 2026.
Fans can watch the finale on Crunchyroll globally, with the English dub also available on the same day. The episode will first air on local Japanese broadcast channels before being added to streaming platforms.
Here are the expected global release times for Episode 13 on Monday, June 22, 2026:
- Pacific Time (PT): 7:00 a.m.
- Eastern Time (ET): 10:00 a.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 2:00 p.m.
- Central European Time (CET): 4:00 p.m.
- India Standard Time (IST): 7:30 p.m.
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 11:00 p.m.
Recap of Episode 12: Euini’s Breakthrough and Alaira’s Abduction
Episode 12, titled “The Shadow of Romonon,” ended on a major cliffhanger. The episode focused on the second apprenticeship trial inside the Serpentback Cave. Qifrey told Coco and Tetia the dark history of Romonon, a nation of witches who became obsessed with exclusivity and turned their own people into golden statues. The story served as a warning about the dangers of gatekeeping and arrogance.
The trial then shifted focus to Agott, Richeh, and Euini, who had to guide their companions through the treacherous path while drawing casting seals under observation. Euini, who suffers from a severe fear of being watched due to years of verbal abuse from his mentor, nearly gave up. However, Richeh stepped in and encouraged him to stop relying on what others expected. Her words helped Euini realize that the only person standing in his way was himself. He creatively rewrote the spell by pulling his cloak over his head, becoming a walking shadow and hiding himself from view, which allowed him to focus and complete the test.
Just as the trio completed the challenge, a Brimmed Cap witch appeared behind their proctor, Alaira. Despite her quick reflexes, Alaira was captured and vanished inside the witch’s cloak. Before she disappeared, she managed to shield the children and urged them not to trust anything the kidnapper said. The students were left stunned and helpless as their teacher was abducted.
What to Expect in Episode 13
The season finale, titled “Forbidden Magic,” is expected to resolve the cliffhanger from Episode 12. The episode will likely cover Chapters 22 and 23 of the manga. Fans can expect the following developments:
- The Brimmed Caps may reveal their true intentions: Alaira’s warning not to listen to the Brimmed Cap witch suggests that Episode 13 could finally provide more insight into the Brimmed Caps’ goals, beliefs, and connection to forbidden magic.
- Euini’s growth could continue: The latest episode marked a major turning point for Euini. Episode 13 may continue this character arc, possibly showing him helping his friends, making a difficult decision, or standing up for himself.
- A climactic face-off against the Brimmed Caps: The finale will bring a big showdown that fans have been anticipating ever since the Brimmed Caps marked themselves as the biggest threat to the characters.
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Season 2 Already in Production
Fans who are worried about the wait after the season finale can rest easy. The production team has already announced that a second season is in active production. The animation team has required a technical break to maintain the high standard of quality that has characterized the first season.
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