Megami Magazine’s September 2026 issue goes on sale July 30, and it’s packed with summer anime features, exclusive interviews, and bonus posters.
Cover & Lead Feature: Otome Kaijuu Caramelize
The cover and lead feature spotlight Otome Kaijuu Caramelize, bringing readers setting materials and interviews from one of the season’s most anticipated shows. A staff roundtable includes original creator Aoki Supika, director Oomine Teruyuki, and series composer Ayana Yuniko, who shares behind-the-scenes stories about the birth of Caramelize. A cast talk pairs Chiga Hikari (role of Akashiguro E) with Sekine Akira (role of Tomonari Manatsu).
Second Feature: Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin! ni!!
The second feature is Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin! ni!!, with staff and cast interviews. Manga creator Hori and director Maki Shunji sit down for a staff talk, while voice actors Yamane Nozomi (Javelin) and Naganawa Maria (Laffey) discuss their roles.
This month’s lineup of original pinup posters and big posters includes two separate bonus big posters (four sides total):
- Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin! ni!!
- Saijo no Osewa: Takane no Hana darake na Meikou de, Gakuin Ichi no Ojousama (Seikatsu Nouryoku Kakumu) wo Kage nagara Osewa suru Koto ni narimashita
- Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Hina Miyako Chouso Torikae Den
- Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu 2
- Ushiro no Shoumen Kamui-san
- Taiari deshita.: Ojousama wa Kakutou Game nante Shinai
- Otome Kaijuu Caramelize
- Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou
Bonus Big Poster ①
BanG Dream! Yume ∞ Mita
Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai
Bonus Big Poster ②
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance
Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
Feature Lineup
Otome Kaijuu Caramelize – Lead Feature: Romance Kaijuu Daizukan
Staff roundtable and cast talk as detailed above.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance – HOT SCRAMBLE
An introduction to the intertwining relationships and characters surrounding the new threat of invasive species and the flame demon. Includes a cast interview with Tachibana Anzu (role of Kuse Shiina).
Koi no Hot Alert
Summer love warnings featuring:
Saijo no Osewa: Takane no Hana darake na Meikou de, Gakuin Ichi no Ojousama (Seikatsu Nouryoku Kakumu) wo Kage nagara Osewa suru Koto ni narimashita
Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai
Hanaori-san wa Tensei shite mo Kenka ga Shitai
Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita.
Magical Princess – Grow Up! My Princess!
Feature on Magical Princess.
Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin! ni!! – Man’itsu Biyori in Summer
Make summer memories with the cute ship girls. Staff talk and cast talk as detailed above.
Sono Hanatachi wa, Tsuyoku Utsukushii…
Picking heroines who bloom strong and beautiful, featuring:
Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu 2
LV999 no Murabito
Mobius Dust
Includes a cast roundtable with Hieda Nene (Stella), Matsuda Sousui (Kurusu), and Kawase Maki (Yuuda-hakase).
Unmei no Futari
Featuring fated pairs from:
BanG Dream! Yume ∞ Mita
Taiari deshita.: Ojousama wa Kakutou Game nante Shinai
Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan
Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Hina Miyako Chouso Torikae Den
Honoo no Toukyuu Onna: Dodge Danpei
Megamaga Juu Monogatari
Ten scary stories from horror summer anime to chill the heat, featuring:
Reiwa no Dara-san
Ushiro no Shoumen Kamui-san
Let’s Go Kaiki-gumi
Megami Magazine September 2026 issue is priced at 1,760 yen (tax included) and releases July 30 at bookstores and online retailers nationwide.
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