The magical world of Kamome Shirahama’s ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ has once again captivated audiences and critics alike, taking home the coveted Best Manga award at the 2025 Harvey Awards. This prestigious recognition was announced as part of the annual New York Comic Con festivities, spotlighting outstanding achievements across the comic and graphic novel landscape.
‘Witch Hat Atelier’ triumphed over a formidable lineup of nominees, which included critically acclaimed titles such as ‘The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All,’ ‘The Summer Hikaru Died,’ ‘Tokyo These Days,’ and ‘WIND BREAKER.’ This victory marks a significant moment for the series, following Ryoko Kui’s ‘Delicious in Dungeon,’ which received the Best Manga honor in 2024.
Beyond the Best Manga category, the 2025 Harvey Awards recognized excellence in several other areas:
* **Book of the Year:** ‘Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees’ by Patrick Horvath (IDW Publishing)
* **Digital Book of the Year:** ‘Sarah’s Scribbles’ by Sarah Anderson (Go Comics)
* **Best Children’s Book:** ‘The Cartoonists Club’ by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud (Graphix)
* **Best Young Adult Book:** ‘Raised by Ghosts’ by Briana Loewinsohn (Fantagraphics)
* **Best International Book:** ‘Blacksad: They All Fall Down Part 2’ by Juan Díaz Canales & Juanjo Guarnido (translated by Diana Schutz & Brandon Kaner, Dark Horse Books)
* **Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel:** ‘Superman’ (DC Studios), directed by James Gunn. This adaptation draws inspiration from the iconic Superman character created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Schuster.
The ceremony also honored a new class of inductees into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame. This year’s esteemed members include legendary figures such as John Byrne, Patrick McDonnell, Peter David, and the creative duo Wendy and Richard Pini, recognizing their profound contributions to the industry.