Tachibana Higuchi’s Champignon Witch (Champignon no Majo) manga has released a new chapter on September 5, marking its return after a nine-month hiatus. The latest installment, the fifth and final part of the 31st chapter, was published on Hakusensha’s Manga Park app.
The Return of Champignon Witch
Fans of the magical fantasy series can rejoice as new content for Champignon Witch has finally arrived. The last new chapter, the fourth part of chapter 31, was posted on December 27, 2024, leading to a significant gap in the series’ serialization. Although no official announcement of a hiatus was made by Manga Park or Higuchi herself, the period between January and August saw the release of several bonus illustrations by the author, keeping readers engaged. Following the conclusion of chapter 31 on September 5, the first part of the 32nd chapter is slated for release on September 12.
A Look Back at the Hiatus
The nine-month break between the fourth and fifth parts of chapter 31 left many readers wondering about the future of the series. Despite the lack of formal communication regarding a pause in publication, the presence of bonus content indicated that Higuchi was still actively involved with the project, albeit not releasing new story chapters. This unexpected pause occurred amidst significant news for the series, including the announcement of an upcoming anime adaptation.
About Champignon Witch
Champignon no Majo is a fantasy manga written and illustrated by Tachibana Higuchi, who is also known for her popular series Gakuen Alice. The story, which began serialization on Hakusensha’s Manga Park website in October 2019, centers on Luna, a black witch who lives deep within the Black Forest.
The Story of Luna, The Champignon Witch
Luna is a mysterious and feared figure, known as the “Champignon Witch” because poisonous mushrooms sprout wherever she walks, talks, or touches. Despite her isolated existence, Luna utilizes her unique abilities to create high-efficiency medicine. The narrative delves into Luna’s journey of first love, exploring the warmth of human connection that she has never experienced due to her cursed existence. The manga delicately portrays the life of a witch who longs for connection but is constantly isolated by the fear she inspires.
Tachibana Higuchi’s Illustrious Career
Tachibana Higuchi is a respected Japanese manga artist who debuted in 1996 with 5 Gatsu no Sakura in Bessatsu Hana to Yume magazine. She gained significant recognition for her work on Gakuen Alice, a long-running series that ended in 2013 and inspired a 26-episode television anime series in 2004-2005. Her previous works also include M to N no Shouzou and Kageki no Kuni no Alice, a spinoff of Gakuen Alice.
Anticipation Builds for Anime Adaptation
Adding to the excitement surrounding the manga’s return, an anime television series adaptation of Champignon Witch was announced in December 2024. The anime, produced by Typhoon Graphics and Qzil.la, is directed by Yōsuke Kubo, with Yūko Kakihara handling the scripts and Miki Matsumoto designing the characters. Fans can look forward to seeing Luna’s enchanting and poignant story come to life on screen when the series premieres on TBS in January 2026. The manga has currently compiled six tankōbon volumes as of December 2024.
