Animedia February Issue Released Today! Cover & Double Cover Feature ‘Pyuakuru Touken Danshi’ and ‘Golden Kamuy’!

Animedia February 2026 Issue is Now on Sale!

Hello, everyone! This is the Animedia editorial department.

Happy New Year! 🐴 We look forward to your continued support this year. The first Animedia issue of the new year is packed with info on the hot winter anime topics! ✨ You’re sure to find news on that series you’ve been curious about 👀. Plus, we’ve got a hefty introduction to movie info for a lineup of attention-grabbing titles 🎬.

Now, this month, those 8 swordsmen grace the cover! ✨

The cover of Animedia’s February issue features Ghostella from Purely Cute Sword Men (ぴゅあくる刀剣男士) 🫶. The long interview with the 8 swordsmen, the feelings poured into their hearts, and interviews with the staff and musicians are must-sees 👀.
The appendix includes a Ghostella clear file, poster, and photocard! You can cut out and use the photocard featuring live shots ✂✨.
Also, check out the special features on Touken Ranbu celebrating the series’ upcoming 11th anniversary, covering Touken Ranbu ONLINE, the stage plays (Touken Ranbu Stage), and the musicals (Touken Ranbu Musical)! We’ve included interviews with the original producer, Dejitarou-san, five illustrators from the E project, the new sword warrior Atagitiri’s actor, Hiro Tezuka, and Shou Ayanagi, who plays Ookurikara in the stage plays.

The double cover features Golden Kamuy! Look for the beautiful, newly drawn illustrations of Ogata Hyakunosuke and Usami First Lieutenant. In addition to a poster using this art, check out the interviews with Saichi Sugimoto’s actor, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Ogata’s actor, Kenjirou Tsuda, and Usami’s actor, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka!!! 🪙
Also, the production secrets from series composer Noboru Takagi and chief director Shizutaka Sugahara are a thoroughly satisfying read! On top of that, a Q&A on Hokkaido gourmet food and Valentine’s Day, where we directly asked the cast, is essential viewing 💝. You’ll totally agree with their awesome answers 💖!

Check Out the Rest of the Lineup!

❤️ Capturing Hearts: Valentine’s Day Sniper Deployed! ❤️

● Totally Opposite You and Me (正反対な君と僕)
Features newly drawn art by Suzuki and Tani 🍪💝. In a talk session between Suzuki’s actor, Sayumi Suzushiro, and Tani’s actor, Shougo Sakata, we asked about the intriguing relationship between Suzuki and Tani ✨.

● DARK MOON -The Black Moon: Moon’s Altar-
Features newly drawn art of Heli 📕. Heli’s actor, Kikunosuke Toyama, told us all about the uniquely handsome vampires ✨.

● Otherworldly Matters Depend on the Corporate Slave (異世界の沙汰は社畜次第)
Features an interview with Seiichirou Kondou’s actor, Kento Itou, and Alesh Indrak’s actor, Tomoaki Maeno. Newly drawn art of Seiichirou & Alesh is also included as a pin-up 👓✨.

● The Misanthropic Teacher of the Non-Human Classroom (人外教室の人間嫌い教師)
Features newly drawn art of Mizuki Kyouka 💝. The interview with Kyouka’s actor, Sora Amamiya, is also a must-read 🏫✏. Plus, a three-issue interview series with the original author, Natsume Kurusu-sensei, begins!

● Tamon-kun, Which is It Now!? (多聞くん今どっち！？)
Features newly drawn art of the sparkling, super-hot idol-mode Tamon-kun 🌹. The interview with Tamon-kun’s actor, Sho Hatano, is also essential viewing ✨.

● Medarist
Features an interview with Inori Yuisetsu’s actor, Natsumi Haruse 🏅. Before the 2nd season airs, let’s review Inori and Mr. Tsukasa’s exploits from season 1 ⛸✨.

● The Villainess is Doted on by the Crown Prince of the Neighboring Country (悪役令嬢は隣国の王太子に溺愛される)
Features a talk session between Tiara Rose’s actor, Mai Fuchigami, and Aqua Steed’s actor, Yuuichirou Umehara ♥. They told us about the charms of the characters they each play!

● Armor True Legend Samurai Trooper (鎧真伝サムライトルーパー)
An interview with producer Juka Tsukamoto! This series features modern youths becoming the legendary samurai hero “Samurai Trooper” to battle demonic evils. We heard about its production secrets ⚔️🔥.

● Dead Account
Features an interview with the original author, Shizuka Watanabe-sensei! Along with the secret story of the original work’s birth, we got her to talk extensively about the main characters’ points of interest and the casting ♥. The Valentine’s Q&A is also a must-see! 👀✨

【Short-Term Intensive Serial】Snowfield Observatory

● Fate/strange Fake
Features interviews with Hiroyuki Sawano, who handled the score and OP theme “PROVANT”, and 13.3g, who sings the ED theme “Potential Eye”.

Milky☆Subway New Kameyama Depot 【Serial Part 6】

● Galactic Express Milky☆Subway
Director Youhei Kameyama, who handles almost all production, along with Chiharu’s actor, Momoka Terazawa, and Makina’s actor, Anna Nagase, told us all about the highlights and appeal of the movie edition 🌟.

Smiles Blooming After Fierce Battles: Full Bloom VICTORY SMILE

● Tougen Anki
Features a talk session between Ichinose Shiki’s actor, Wataru Ura, and Momodera Kamado’s actor, Shuunichi Toki, who regained their friendship in the final episode ✨. Newly drawn art of the totally best-buddy-like Shiki and Kamado is also included as a pin-up 💖.

● Uma Musume Cinderella Gray
Oguri Cap’s actor, Tomoe Takayanagi, and Inari One’s actor, Haruno Inoue, looked back on the intensely hot story, including the final episode 🥕. Valentine’s-style art of Inari One is also included as a pin-up 💝.

● The Shinobi and The Gangster (忍者と極道)
Features an interview with Kirurogi Setsuka’s actor, Takehito Koyasu, and Gamute’s actor, Sumire Uesaka! Reflecting on this series, which reached a spectacular final episode, through comments from these two who waged a life-or-death struggle with the shinobi.

Short-Term Intensive Serial: Tsukuyomi Super Trending Mail! Part Two

● Super Princess Kaguya! (超かぐや姫！)
Spotlight on the popular pro-gamer group “Black Onyx”! Features an interview with the leader, Akira Mikado’s actor, Miyu Irino. Also, don’t miss the consultation corner by Kaguya & Yachiyo 👀✨.

Sorcery Tech Activity File

● Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game – Part 1
Introduces the story of “The Culling Game,” also a topic in its advance screening. Features an interview with Yuuji Itadori’s actor, Junya Enoki!

【Serial Part 9】Kimipuri♪ Sparkling STAGE

● Kimi to Idol Precure♪
A full-on feature on Cure Idol / Sakura Uta! ✨ We asked Misato Matsuoka about her feelings towards the idol / Uta and the highlights of the story heading towards its climax ♥.

DIGIMON BREAK TIME【Part 3】

● DIGIMON BEATBREAK
An interview with character designer Akihiro Kojima! Check out the behind-the-scenes stories of each character’s design 👀. Art of Kyou & Cougamon is also included as a pin-up.

what’s up? PARALIVE【Part 62】

● Paradox Live
Spotlight on the legendary MC team, Buraikan ⚡⚡. In a specially realized interview, you might catch a glimpse of their true faces…!?

Ignite Your Heart Squad! ~May I See Your Blazing Heart?~

● TRIGUN STARGAZE
Features an interview with Vash the Stampede’s actor, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Nicholas D. Wolfwood’s actor, Yoshimasa Hosoya. Looking back on the previous work ‘STAMPEDE’, we asked about this work’s highlights and the appeal of Vash & Nicholas!

● The Magician Cunon Sees (魔術師クノンは見えている)
Features an interview with Cunon’s actor, Saori Hayami, and Iko’s actor, Maaya Uchida 🪄. They talked about the master-servant relationship between the blind genius boy Cunon and the maid Iko who supports him!

WELCOME TO HAZBIN HOTEL!!!!!!!

● ‘Welcome to Hazbin Hotel’ Season 2
An interview with both Pentious’s & Adam’s actor, Youji Ueda 👼👿. We heard about behind-the-scenes dubbing stories, etc. There’s also talk of the spin-off work ‘Hellva Boss’…👀!

Animedia’s Oshi! Report

● Labyrinth Guide (迷宮のしおり)
An interview with director Shoji Kawamori, plus photos and an interview with the mysterious media creator, Suguru Kaminashi’s actor, Takuto Teranishi!

Intersecting Lives: The Irreplaceable Meetings That Bring Miracles

● Stage “GeGeGe no Kitaro: Birth – The Mystery of GeGeGe”
Features newly-shot gravure & interviews with Kitaro’s father’s actor, Hiroki Suzuki, and Mizuki’s actor, Ryodai Murai! We asked about this work’s highlights.

Time for Two, Overlapping and Moving Forward Again

● Stage ‘The Founder of Diabolism’ Retrospective Arc
Features newly-shot gravure & interviews with Wei Wuxian’s actor, Shuya Kaneko, and Lan Wangji’s actor, Tomoki Hirose. Looking back on the ‘Encounter Arc’, they told us about the highlights of the ‘Retrospective Arc’!

Project Sekai’s World I Want to Know vol.39

● Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku
The 39th irregular serial for Proseka. This month, we’re spotlighting “Leo/need” 💙. Features an interview with Yuri Kuriyama, who handled the newly written song “Hanamusubi”!

The Path of Resolve, Walked by Three

● ‘Ensemble Stars! THE STAGE’ -Our First Fight-
Features newly-shot gravure & interviews with Keito Hasumi’s actor (of ‘Kougetsukan’), Taku Kazita, Kourou Kiryuu’s actor, Naoki Takeko, and Souma Kanzaki’s actor, Keisuke Kaminaga 🍁 ⚔️.

CD & Blu-ray RELEASE INFORMATION

Interviews with: ● Daisuke Namikawa ● Saori Hayami ● Nako Misaki

Setting Materials Collection

● Girls & Panzer: More Love Love Operation! (ガールズ＆パンツァーもっとらぶらぶ作戦です！)

Separate Appendix

● Clear File
Purely Cute Sword Men (ぴゅあくる刀剣男士)

Bound-in Appendix 1

● Original B3 Poster
Purely Cute Sword Men (ぴゅあくる刀剣男士)
Golden Kamuy

Bound-in Appendix 2

● Photocard
Purely Cute Sword Men (ぴゅあくる刀剣男士)

Pin-ups

DIGIMON BEATBREAK
Uma Musume Cinderella Gray
Otherworldly Matters Depend on the Corporate Slave (異世界の沙汰は社畜次第)
Tougen Anki

In 2026, we’ll keep delivering with full power & maximum fun so all our readers can enjoy! 👊💥! The Animedia February issue is on sale today.

Available at bookstores nationwide and also at the online stores listed below.

『Animedia February Issue』

Release Date: January 9, 2026 (Friday)
Special Price: 1,200 yen
Base Price: 1,091 yen
Format: A4 Variant
Digital Edition: Available
Publisher: IID, Inc.
Distributor: Gakken Co., Ltd.
Gakken Publishing Site