The September 2026 issue of Animedia is now on sale today, August 7, 2026. This month’s double cover spotlights Ensemble Stars!! Bright me up!! and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance, with a wealth of interviews, exclusive illustrations, posters, and special features for the summer anime season.
Ensemble Stars!! Bright me up!! Takes the Cover
The September issue’s cover features the idol unit from Ensemble Stars!! Bright me up!!, with an illustration of Kuon Mai and Eigata Mika. This artwork is also available as a poster. Inside, you’ll find an in-depth analysis of the rival units MELLOW DEAR US and Valkyrie, along with interviews with the production team, illustrator, and scenario writer to help you enjoy the latest story even more.
Also featured is an interview and live report from the July MELLOW DEAR US live event, including a roundtable discussion with Iwasaki Ryouta, Imai Fumiya, Tsuji Fumito, and Hattori Sounosuke, who share their thoughts on the performance in a large-scale special feature.
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance Wraps the W Cover
The W cover presents an all-new illustration of Shiina and Towa from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance. The illustration is also included as a poster and a photo card (available in L size and checky size). The issue features interviews with Kuse Shiina’s voice actress Tachibana Kyouka and Yami Towa’s voice actress Yuukawa Asaki, as well as with original story/script writer Tsuzuki Masaki, director Hamana Takayuki, and character designer/chief animation director Aragaki Kazunari.
More Featured Titles in This Issue
Anime & Game Features
- Disney Sparklink Stars – a special feature with an interview with the development team ahead of the game’s release.
- Twenty Century Electric Catalog – a new illustration by Mizoe Yousuke, an interview with director Ota Minoru, and a poster.
- Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4 – interview with Saiga Mitsuki (Opera), plus a pinup of Iruma with a cute Opera plush.
- Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai – interview with Seto Asami and Ishikawa Yui on their roles as Seiran and Ari.
- Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture – interview with series composition writer Kimura Noboru about Rozé, Sakuya, and Ash’s future.
- Taiari deshita. – interview with Ichinose Kana as Yomikawa Mio.
- Cyborg 009 Nemesis – new illustration by sanorin of 009/Shimamura Joe, pinup included, plus an interview.
- Yoroi Densetsu Samurai Trooper – interview with Kumagai Kentarou as Ishida Shion, pinup of Shion in a kimono.
- World is Dancing – interview with Sakurai Takahiro as Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, pinup illustration included.
Special Sections
- The Ribbon Hero – interviews with Uchiyama Kouki (Velvet), director Igarashi Yuki, and character designer Aragaki Kazunari.
- World End Heroes – the “Bucket Tsushin” column returns with a summer camp relay, weapon balance discussion, and a short story.
- Bandori! Yume∞Mita – new illustration of Nonoka, poster included, with an interview with Nakamachi Arare and Minezuki Ritsu.
- Onegai Ipri – interview with Fujidera Yoshinori as Atami Nana.
- Digimon Beatbreak – interview with Azakami Youhei as Sawaki Kyo.
- Paradox Live – special feature on Ito Satsuma, interview with Hatanaka Tasuku.
- Meitantei PreCure! – interview with Hasegawa Ikumi as Cure Eclair/Haba Kurea.
- I.ADORE – roundtable with Fukunishi Masaya, Mitsuhashi Kaoru, and Udagawa Kaito.
- Stage “KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call-” – interview with Tamura Shougo and Igarashi Masashi.
- Splatoon Raiders – special article and exclusive special card.
- Touken Ranbu Pazugiri – interview with producers Itou Masakazu and Kawakami Yasuyuki.
Summer Anime Teamwork Special
- Grow Up Show – interview with Noda Tomoka and Kurosaki Shiori.
- Maebashi Witches – interview with producer Ishizuka Shingo, with hints about the October film.
- Mobius Dust – roundtable with Takenaka Yuuto, Saka Taido, Ichikawa Sou, and Horikane Souhei.
More Features
- Seihantai na Kimi to Boku – interview with Iwata Anji about the confession scene in episode 17.
- Hazbin Hotel Season 2 – interview with Kowaka Kazuna as Cherry Bomb.
- Project Sekai – interview with Mekuroru about the new song “Gimme more!” for MORE MORE JUMP!.
- Movie Blue Lock – photo shoot and interview with Sakurai Kaito and Nomura Kouta.
- Movie Gavan Infinity – photo shoot and interview with Osada Kouhei and Akabane Ryuuga.
- Keroro Gunsou Musical – photo shoot and interview with Tamura Shougo, Kusachi Ryouji, and Tamura Kokoro.
CD & Blu-ray Release Information
Interviews with halca, Youga Mahiro, and REIRIE.
Setting Materials
Digimon Beatbreak.
Appendices and Bonuses
Separate appendix 1: Original B3 posters for Ensemble Stars!! Bright me up!! and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance.
Separate appendix 2: Original B3 posters for Bandori! Yume∞Mita and Twenty Century Electric Catalog.
Bound-in appendix 1: Photo card for Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance.
Bound-in appendix 2: Special card for Splatoon Raiders.
Pin-ups: World is Dancing, Yoroi Densetsu Samurai Trooper, Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4, and Cyborg 009 Nemesis.
Issue Details
Animedia September 2026 issue
Release date: August 7, 2026 (Friday)
Special price: 1,200 yen
Body price: 1,091 yen
Format: A4 variant
Digital edition available
Published by IID, Inc., released by Gakken.
Store-specific postcard bonuses: Animate offers a postcard for Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4, while Gamers offers one for Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance.
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