Animedia’s November 2026 issue goes on sale in Japan on October 9, 2026. The issue leads with fall anime coverage and game and event features. This month, talented human pets appear on the cover.
ALIEN STAGE Takes the Main Cover
The main cover is 3D LIVE ALIEN STAGE Museum in 2372 SHOWCASE, featuring Sua, Ivan, and Luka. A pinup using the key visual is included. The issue introduces the appeal of Sua, Ivan, and Luka, who appear on the stage, and features special comments from general director VIVINOS-san and animation director QMENS-san. Readers can enjoy the 3D live alongside the original work.
Project Sekai Marks 6th Anniversary on the W Cover
The W cover is Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku, marked by a newly drawn illustration by illustrator Wasa Yuzuha-san. The illustration is included as a poster and as a cut-out photo card. The issue’s large feature commemorates the 6th anniversary of Project Sekai. It includes interviews with Noguchi Ruriko-san (Hoshino Ichika), Isobe Karin-san (Tenma Saki), Yoshioka Mayu-san (Kiritani Haruka), and Furuhata Ai-san (Momoi Airi), plus an interview with Kitanitatsuyasu-san and xi-san.
Fall Anime Feature: Chasing the First-Magnitude Star… Wishes Prayed to the Autumn Sky
Mahou no Shimai Lulutto Lily
Features a newly drawn illustration of Aoki Asahi, a new companion in Production Wansumoa. A pinup is also included. The issue includes an interview with Nemoto Kyouri-san, who plays Asahi.
Diamond no Ace act II -Second Season-
Features a newly drawn illustration of Inashiro’s ace Narumiya Mei. The issue runs an interview with Oosaka Ryouta-san, Shimazaki Nobunaga-san, and Sakurai Takahiro-san for three consecutive issues. This month’s discussion about Narumiya gets especially lively.
Ao no Hako Season 2
Includes a roundtable with Chiba Shouya-san (Inomata Taiki), Ueda Reina-san (Kano Chinatsu), and Aoyama Yoshino-san (Kido Yumeka). They look back on Season 1 and discuss highlights of Season 2.
GROTESQQQUE
Introduces highlights of the talked-about film GROTESQQQUE. Among its three works, the issue features an interview with Minami Sara-san, who plays Stella in Yoroshiku Shoujo.
Choujun! Choujou Senpai
Features a talk between Kobayashi Yuusuke-san (Choujou Meguru) and Miyata Toshiya-san (Enai Hajime). They discuss their characters’ impressions and the new buddy at the Chinshuku Nishi police box.
Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!
Includes an interview with Shiraishi Haruka-san, who plays student council president Kotobuki Hisako. She discusses Hisako’s cute points and the appeal of the student council members.
Hard-Working Boys Appreciation Feature: Lots! Cheers! 1.2.3… Hi!
Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku -Eureka Evrika-
Includes an interview with Uchida Yuuma-san, who plays Sakamoto Kihachi. A newly drawn illustration of Kihachi and Yousuke is included as a pinup.
World Is Dancing
Features a newly drawn illustration of young Oniyasha. Shimazaki Nobunaga-san, who played young Oniyasha, discusses the story, the appeal of rival Inu-Oh, and Hana.
Gaishinden Samurai Troopers
Features a newly drawn illustration of Gai wearing a kimono. Ishibashi Hinata-san, who played protagonist Gai, looks back on the story that stayed intense through the final episode.
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4
Director Tsujihashi Ayaka answers questions in a Q&A about the series. The issue also includes cut-out photo cards using past newly drawn illustrations and scene cuts.
All-Out Girls Feature: Autumn Deepens, Love, Maidens.
Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai
Features a newly drawn illustration of Sheena and Mimi. Takahashi Rie-san, who plays Sheena, discusses the eternal bond between Sheena and Mimi and the appeal of the story, known as KimiShinu.
Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium Kouhen
Kurosawa Tomoyo-san, who plays Oumae Kumiko, discusses highlights of the series as it reaches its finale. A newly drawn illustration of Kumiko and Reina is included as a poster.
Bandori! Yume∞Mita
The issue picks up Miyako and Viola, essential to discussing the work. Fuji Miyako-san and Motoda Kaede-san, who plays Viola, look back on a story of love and betrayal.
Amazing! Dreamy Emo Emo Report [Part 1]
Maebashi Witches
Animedia is running a two-issue support serial for Maebashi Witches. This month features an interview with Kasuga Sakura-san (Akagi Yuina) and Sakigawa Hinano-san (Niisato Azu). A newly drawn illustration of Yuina and Azu is included as a pinup.
Tanpri Secrets Revealed SHOW
Meitantei Precure!
Following the previous issue, the magazine features an interview with Higashiyama Nao-san, who plays Cure Arcana and Moria Ruruka. This month, she answers many questions about Cure Arcana and Ruruka in a Q&A format.
Gala of IDOLIZE [Part 7]
I.ADORE
Includes an interview with Ishii Takahide-san (Koyomi Nanako), Negishi Rintarou-san (Amanogawa I), and Maruoka Ryuuma-san (Kahara Suua). The R03 cast discusses story highlights and what to listen for in the new song Uchira no Mirai wa Oogesa na Te de Nami.
DIGIMON BREAK TIME [Part 12]
DIGIMON BEATBREAK
Series director Miyamoto Hiroaki-san discusses the thoughts invested in the work, covering content through the final episode.
Tennis Prince LOVE Smash!
Shin Tennis no Oujisama U-17 WORLD CUP Kesshou Member Ketteisen
Features a talk interview with Takahashi Naozumi-san (Marui Bunta) and Arakaki Tarusuke-san (Kite Eishirou), who form a doubles pair once again.
what’s up? Pararai [Part 71]
Paradox Live
The issue picks up the new team ILLGATOR. It includes interviews with AU-san, who handled character design, and Noguchi Saki P.
Touken Koubatsujou [Part 23]
Touken Ranbu ONLINE
Includes an interview with Uchida Yuuma-san, who plays new Touken Danshi Momotarou Yasusada, and Kushiro Kuki-san, who handled the illustration. It also features an interview with Shikimi-san, who illustrated Kokindenju no Tachi after Kiwame was implemented, and Fukamachi Toshinari-san, who plays Jizou Yukihira, along with illustrator Ishishou-san.
Pyuakuru Touken Danshi
To commemorate the release of the Pyuakuru Touken Danshi 1st album, the issue features an interview with Kotegiri Gou and Buzen Gou and an interview with production staff. Note: the CD release date printed in the magazine is from before the release postponement.
Bucket Communication
World End Heroes
This month’s Bucket Communication focuses on the Unknowns. It includes a power balance chart and a newly written Halloween-themed short story.
Otoko Pri ni IIZE wo Sakebu Doushi no Kai
DANPRI SPECIAL Blu-ray & CD BOX
Features a special article commemorating the release of the DANPRI SPECIAL Blu-ray & CD BOX. This time, Kawai Kentarou-san (Ooedo Shinya) and Uzawa Shoutarou-san (Ushimitsu) from DARK NIGHTMARE, plus Tachibana Ryuumaru-san (Mario), discuss their history so far.
Love and Evolution Remake Anime Feature: Hall of Fame Anime LOVE & EVO
Mahou Kishi Rayearth
Includes an interview with Sakura Ayane-san (Shidou Hikaru), Ookubo Rumi-san (Ryuuzaki Umi), and Takahashi Rie-san (Hououji Fuu). They discuss the appeal of the work revived with Reiwa-era visual technology.
Animedia’s Oshi! Goto
Tetsunabe no Jan!
Goes behind the scenes of the unconventional cooking anime Tetsunabe no Jan!. Director Aoki Ei discusses behind-the-scenes stories from the series through its final episode.
Shuppatsu! Tetsuryoo! STATION / New Serialization Part 1: Tetsuryoo-kai Pokapoka Circle Diary
Tetsuryoo! meet with Tetsudou Musume
Features production stories from director Hoshino Misuzu-san and series composition Satsuki Aya-san. A short-term intensive serialization of a Tetsuryoo! spin-off 4-koma also begins.
Eiga Tanpri Feature: Deep Dive into the Secrets of the Special Feast
Eiga Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu
Animedia’s November issue runs a major deep-dive feature on Eiga Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu. A clear file using a newly drawn illustration from the previous issue is included.
The cast interviews are extensive: Chiga Hikari-san and Hasegawa Ikumi-san; Motoda Kaede-san and Higashiyama Nao-san; the Wanpri Precure cast; the Kimipri Precure cast; Chiga Hikari-san and Kito Akari-san; and Shimazaki Nobunaga-san and Uchiyama Kouki-san.
The issue also includes interviews with director Ueda Hanako-san, scriptwriter Narita Yoshimi-san, character designer and chief animation director Miyamoto Emiko-san, and producers Nakayama Mao P and Tada Kanako P. The 11-page feature is designed to help readers enjoy the work even more.
Delivering a Time Full of Sparkle and HAPPEY to Princesses
HAPPEY MUSICAL Everyday Host
Features a newly shot gravure and interview with Miyazaki Yuu-san (Koichi) and Hasegawa Miki-san (Hajime).
Release Information and Supplements
CD & Blu-ray Release Information
Interviews: Masui Yuka × Yoshitake Chihaya, Ishii Ami, and FLOW.
Settings Material Collection
Anime Gensou Suikoden.
Separate Appendix 1
Clear file: Eiga Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu
Separate Appendix 2
Original B3 poster: Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku; Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium Kouhen
Bound-in Appendix 1
Special ♡ photo card: Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku
Bound-in Appendix 2
Special card: Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4
Pinup
- 3D LIVE ALIEN STAGE Museum in 2372 SHOWCASE
- Mahou no Shimai Lulutto Lily
- Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku -Eureka Evrika-
- Maebashi Witches
Issue Details
Animedia November 2026 Issue
Release date: October 9, 2026 (Friday)
Special price: 1,200 yen
Main price: 1,091 yen
Format: A4 henkei ban
Electronic version: Available
Publisher: IID, Inc.
Seller: Gakken, Inc.
Store-Specific Bonus: Original Postcard
- Animate: Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku
- Gamers: Bandori! Yume∞Mita
The issue is available at nationwide bookstores and online bookstores.
(Animedia Editorial Department: Fujinami)
