Sugar Sugar Rune, the beloved magical girl manga that won over fans in the 2000s, is ready for a triumphant return. During the Japan Expo in July 2025, animator Yusuke Matsui and producer Kohei Fujiwara from Studio Khara presented big news for Brazilian fans who grew up with the series. They revealed the short film “Sugar Sugar Rune Les deux sorcières”, created especially to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary. Even more exciting, however, was the parallel announcement that a full anime project, using the same CG animation as the short, has already received the green light for production. This initiative serves as a direct prologue to the original story of the work, rekindling nostalgia and attracting a new generation.
The event also brought excellent news for collectors. In addition to the new anime, the original Sugar Sugar Rune manga will return to shelves this year of 2026, with a re-release confirmed for the United States, Italy, and Taiwan. Udon Entertainment, which has held the rights since 2015, will be responsible for distribution in the US. This way, fans will have the opportunity to revisit or discover for the first time the story of Chocolat and Vanilla, the young witches in a competition to become the next Queen of the Magic World. The series, which was originally serialized in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine between 2004 and 2007, had its eight volumes published in English by the now-defunct publisher Del Rey, cementing its cult classic status.
A Legacy That Endures and Renews
The announcement of the new CG project, led by professionals who worked on Evangelion: 3.0+1.0, promises a visual revitalization for the Sugar Sugar Rune universe. While the commemorative short serves as a bridge, the full anime in development is the big bet to expand the franchise. Although there is still no release date or information about streaming platforms, the mere announcement has already generated a huge wave of anticipation on social media. Therefore, this strategic move not only celebrates the past but also invests in the future, demonstrating that stories about friendship, rivalry, and self-discovery remain extremely relevant.
For the Brazilian audience, which has always had a special affection for mahō shōjo (magical girl) anime and manga, the news is a gift. Fan culture in Brazil keeps the flame of series like this alive, often through online forums and dedicated communities. Thus, with the manga’s re-release abroad, it is likely that local fans will seek out these imported editions, further fueling the work’s cycle of success. In other words, Sugar Sugar Rune is about to prove that its magic, like that of its protagonists, is far from over.
