Nanoha Takamachi is back on screen to celebrate two decades of magic and action. In this year of 2026, the iconic Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha franchise is preparing a triple comeback, with a new anime series, a regularly published manga, and the television broadcast of the movies. The official announcement came through the production’s social media, confirming that the new anime season is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. This release is one of the highlights of the series’ 20th-anniversary celebrations, which promises to excite the Brazilian otaku community with another adventure of the magical heroine.
The original creative core is back to ensure the essence of the franchise. Masaki Tsuzuki, co-creator of the universe, takes on the creation of the original story and the script for the new anime. Returning to direct is Takayuki Hamana, who previously helmed the movies ‘Reflection’ and ‘Detonation’. Meanwhile, character design and chief animation direction are handled by Issei Aragaki, with the original artwork credited to Shūichi Kawakami. This way, fans can expect the same visual and narrative quality that made the series famous.
Ongoing Manga and Movies on TV
In addition to the anime, the franchise gains a new manga titled Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS, which has been in publication since April 2025. The work is released on the Suiyōbi no Sirius service, from publisher Kodansha, with new chapters coming out on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The premise shows a 13-year-old Nanoha, energetically acting as a mage who helps everyone. Tsuzuki is also responsible for the original story concept of the manga, which features artwork by Shūichi Kawakami, ensuring a cohesive expansion of the universe.
The anniversary projects don’t stop there. Since October 2024, the public can watch on Japanese TV an edited-for-television version of the first two movies of the saga, ‘The MOVIE 1st’ and ‘The Movie 2nd A’s’, under the name Lyrical Selection. This initiative aims to both celebrate the legacy and present the condensed story to new fans. Therefore, 2026 solidifies itself as a year full of content for Nanoha followers, combining nostalgia and new developments in a grand celebration.
