Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the classic magical girl series "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha," and the official announcement promised a slew of major projects for the celebration.
Among those teased was the brand-new anime, "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance," which today (1/3) officially locked in its July 2026 broadcast premiere. A fresh key visual and promotional video dropped alongside the announcement.
This marks the first new anime in the series in eight years, following the 2018 theatrical film "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation." For fans, seeing a new Nanoha anime in the Reiwa era is undoubtedly a cause for major excitement!
The protagonist of this installment is Shina Kuze, a high school student living on an isolated island who works as a "pest exterminator," voiced by Ansa Tachibana. Shina's younger sister, Setsuna Kuze, is played by Rina Hidaka. Shina herself was featured in the previously released first key visual.
▼ First Key Visual
Also revealed in the second key visual is Towa Yagami, a mysterious girl operating as a "demon," voiced by Maki Yukikawa. Surrounding Towa is a group of enigmatic supporters, featuring
Chiharu (Shiori Aizawa), Aika Kobayashi (Yuna Kitamori), Ayasa Ito (Aoi Niina), and Hina Aoki (Yuzu Kotera).
▼ Second Key Visual
The newly released teaser trailer takes viewers on a journey through the timeline following the two theatrical films, showcasing familiar faces like Nanoha and Fate, alongside the fresh cast of characters introduced in this new series.
▼ "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance" Anime Teaser Trailer
As for the production team, Masaki Tsuzuki, the original creator, is also handling the script. Takayuki Hamana, who previously directed "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation," returns as director, with Kazunari Niigaki serving as character designer and chief animation director. Animation production is entrusted to Seven Arcs, known for their work on the "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha" series, the "DOG DAYS" series, and "Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You."
While official information is still somewhat limited, the new manga series "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS" began serialization in April 2025. With the anime confirmed for a July premiere this year, fans eager for more details should keep an eye out for future official announcements!