Animedia August 2026 Issue Covers Feature Paradox Live and BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita

Summer anime are now in full swing, and the August 2026 issue of Animedia is here to help you find your next favorite show—or revisit the season that just ended. Packed with interviews, exclusive illustrations, and bonus posters, the issue hits Japanese bookstores on July 10, 2026.

Cover: Paradox Live – Suzakuno Allen Takes the Spotlight

The front cover features a brand-new illustration of Suzakuno Allen from Paradox Live, which also comes as a detachable B3 poster. A special photo card using a previously published illustration is included as a bound-in bonus.

Inside, readers will find a conversation between Allen’s voice actor Kajiwara Gakuto and MICRO, the lyricist for BAE. Interviews with the leaders of each team—voiced by Takeuchi Ryouta, Kobayashi Yuusuke, Kondou Takayuki, Ono Kenshou, Nakajima Yoshiki, Inoue Marina, Amatsuki, and Furukawa Makoto—delve into behind-the-scenes stories about BoU. Character comments add further depth.

Staff interviews are also abundant: art director Puranariko answers questions about the illustrations, and producer Noguchi Saki sits down with creative director Hamada Maria for a talk. This extensive feature commemorates the start of 4th SEASON.

W Cover: BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita – Nakamachi Arare Leaps into Action

The W cover showcases BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita, with a lively new illustration of Nakamachi Arare, vocalist of Myuutaipe, jumping energetically. This illustration is also available as a B3 poster.

An interview with the members of Yumekyoudai Myuutaipe—Nakamachi Arare, Miyanaga Nonoka, Minezuki Ritsu, Fuji Tooko, and Sengoku Yuno—covers their impressions of the anime characters and memorable scenes.

Midsummer Charisma Character Special

This section highlights several series with exclusive content:

• World is Dancing – Interview with Hanamori Yumiri (voice of Kiyasha). A new illustration of Kiyasha holding flowers comes as a poster.
• Grow Up Show ~Himawari no Circus-dan~ – Interview with Noda Tomoka (Tsurumaki Mizuka) and Kurozaki Shiori (Kawasumi Ouka). A pin-up of Mizuka is included.
• Futotsukana Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga ~Hinagiku Souso Torikae Den~ – Talk between Ishimi Maika (Kou Reinrin) and Kawaiita Natsumi (Shu Keigetsu). A new illustration of the swapped characters.
• Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game nante Shinai~ – Interview with Hasegawa Ikumi (Fumitsuki Aya), including a Q&A about commoner and ojou-sama meals.
• Onegai Aipri – Talk between Ogawa Hana (Koumi Inori) and Kanoa Rika (Yumemiya Aoi), reflecting on their journey with the Onegai Kanaetai.
• Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4 – Interview with music composers Honma Akimitsu and Sekiyou Yayoi about the music festival and upcoming Akudol Grand Tournament.

Summer Anime Dramatic Story Special

• Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai – New illustration of Sheena in loungewear. Talk between Takahashi Rie (Sheena) and Hidaka Rina (Mimi) about their fateful meeting and deepening relationship.
• Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance – Interview with Tachibana Kyousuke (Kuse Shiina) about Shiina, her sister Setsuna, and the shocking first episode.
• Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku -Eureka Everica- – Interview with Uchida Yuuma (Sakamoto Kihachi) on the story and characters.
• Yoroi Shinden Samurai Trooper – Super-luxury new illustration of the five Troopers plus Ryuusei and Birei, also as a poster. Interview with producer Tsukamoto Shuka hints at the second cour.
• Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture – Interview with director Ohashi Yoshimitsu on highlights of the series’ first TV broadcast. New illustration of Rozé.

Spring Anime Retrospective

• NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE – Interview with Amagi Sally (Chotenchang / Ame-chan). Pin-up of Ame-chan.
• Shunkashuutou Daikousha Haru no Mai – Talk between Sawada Hime (Shukugatsu Nadeshiko) and Yashiro Taku (Asami Rindou). Pin-up of the pair.
• Daiya no A act II -Second Season- – Retrospective with series composition/scriptwriter Furuta Kenji. Pin-up of Miyuki in uniform.
• Nihon Sangoku – Interview with Fukuyama Jun (Asama Yoshinori) on recording secrets and his feelings for the character.
• Mahou no Shimai Lulutte Lily – Talk between Tachibana Mei (Nonoyama Kaze / Konpeto Lily) and Kojika Nao (Nonoyama Nagare / Mashuru Lulu) looking back at the first cour.

More Features

Prism Star Friend’s Club: Stage KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call- relay talk with Ono Kento (Himuro Sei) and Maeuchi Takafumi (Houshi Jin).

DIGIMON BREAK TIME #9: Interview with Kurozawa Tomoyo (Sakuya Lena) from DIGIMON BEATBREAK.

Tanpuri Himitsu Kaimei SHOW: Best buddy talk between Chiga Hikari (Cure Answer / Akechi Anna) and Hondo Kaede (Cure Mystic / Kobayashi Mikuru) from Meitantei Precure!.

Touken Kousatsuba #20: Touken Ranbu ONLINE – Interview with illustrator Uehara Hachi and voice actor Kimura Taihi for new sword Namiheiyasuke, plus illustrator Namaniku ATK and voice actor Kumagai Kentarou for Jigane Maru’s kiwame form.

Mezase Happi End! Bukiyou Love wo Aideru Kai: Interview with Saitou Souma (Yulius) from “Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa Nai” to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai shitekimasu.

Animedia Music Station: Maebashi Witches – Interviews with Kasuga Sakura, Saikawa Hinano, Motomura Reina, Minami Haruka, and Momose Hounan about their May live and backstage stories.

Specialist Observation: Möbius Dust – Producer Saitou Shingo discusses the children who become “Rams Carriers” and early characters. Yuri!!! on ICE – 10th anniversary feature with Blu-ray & CD info and highlight replay.

Project Sekai no Shiritai Sekai vol.44: Spotlight on Wonderlands×Showtime, with interview with composer Wada Takeaki for the song “All in One”.

Musical “Nintama Rantarou” 16th: Genepro report with exclusive photos.

Stage “Nintama Rantarou”: Gravure & interview with Hayakawa Iori (Igasaki Magohei) and Yukou Kouki (Urakaze Tounai).

Omotenashi Stage ‘18TRIP’ -R1ze & Ev3ns-: Gravure & interview with Tsubokura Yasuharu (Nishien Renya) and Nakayama Satsuki (Daikoku Kafuka).

Ensemble Stars! THE STAGE -10th Anniversary LIVE-: Gravure & interview with Trickstar cast: Yamamoto Issei, Takenaka Ryouhei, Matsumura Taiichirou, and Tanimizu Chikara.

Bonus Items

• Separate Appendix 1: Original B3 posters for Paradox Live and BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita.
• Separate Appendix 2: Original B3 posters for Yoroi Shinden Samurai Trooper and World is Dancing.
• Bound-in Appendix: Special photo card for Paradox Live.
• Pin-ups: Daiya no A act II -Second Season-, NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE, Grow Up Show, Shunkashuutou Daikousha Haru no Mai.

Store-Specific Bonuses

• Animate: Original postcard for Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4.
• Gamers: Original postcard for BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita.

Magazine Details

Don’t forget to follow the editorial department’s official Instagram for early sneak peeks! The Animedia August 2026 issue is on sale from July 10.

(Animedia Editorial Department: Fujinami)