The celebration of the 20th anniversary of Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha is proving to be a very special occasion for fans of the series, as with exciting announcements, the franchise’s official Twitter/X has revealed two big surprises coming in the next few months. The first is the confirmation of a new all-original manga, which will continue to expand the Nanoha universe, and the second is the broadcast of a commemorative program to celebrate two decades of magic, fights and friendship, with the participation of the original cast members. The anniversary news promises to offer many more surprises over the coming months.
New original manga and commemorative program for the 20th anniversary of Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha, the popular “magical girls” franchise that debuted in 2004, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with big announcements that not only excite fans of the series, but mark a milestone in its long history. On its official Twitter/X account, it has been confirmed that the saga will feature an all-original new manga, which will be published in Kodansha’s Sirius magazine, known in Japan as Suiyoubi no Sirius. This magazine, famous for hosting a large number of high quality comics, will be home to this new story that will further explore the Nanoha universe.
Although plot details are still being kept under wraps, fans of the series can expect a new narrative that will follow the adventures of its most beloved characters, such as Nanoha Takamachi and Fate Testarossa, among others. The previous manga series has been very well received by fans, and this new project promises to add more depth and excitement to the legacy of Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha, being available for reading from a date to be announced at a later date, so fans should stay tuned for further news.
In addition to the exciting manga release, Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha has confirmed the broadcast of a commemorative 20th anniversary program, titled Mikako no Oheya – 20th Anniversary Special. This will air on December 28 through TOKYO MX and BS11 channels, in it, fans will have the opportunity to see the original cast members reunited to celebrate this important date, the members who will participate in the program are:
- Yukari Tamura, the voice of Nanoha Takamachi
- Nana Mizuki, the voice of Fate Testarossa
- Mikako Takahashi,the voice of Chrono
The program will be a unique opportunity for fans to relive the most iconic moments of the series, hearing anecdotes and reflections from the voices that brought these beloved characters to life. In addition, there is expected to be exclusive content related to the future of the franchise and plans for Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha is an anime and manga franchise that debuted on October 1, 2004 with its first season, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and produced by Seven Arcs studio. The series, which began as a traditional magical girl, quickly stood out for its more serious approach and character development, making it one of the most beloved in the genre. Following the success of the first season, the franchise continued with three seasons of anime: Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A’s (2005), Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS (2007) and Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid (2015).
Along with several movies, including adaptations of the seasons and a new movie trilogy called Nanoha The Movie (2010-2018), in addition, Nanoha has had multiple manga series, some based directly on the anime seasons and others with alternate storylines, such as: Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid and Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Force, which further expand the rich universe of the series. Over the years, Nanoha has remained relevant thanks to its strong fan base, the quality of its adaptations and its continuous growth, becoming one of the most iconic franchises in the genre.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha tells the story of Nanoha Takamachi, an ordinary 9-year-old girl who, one day, encounters a strange being named Yuno, he is a small mage from another world who has come to Earth to collect some magical artifacts known as Jewel Seeds, which have fallen into the human world and are causing chaos. Nanoha, in trying to help him, gets involved in a series of extraordinary events and becomes a magical girl, adopting Yuno’s magical power and fighting against other mages who also seek the Jewel Seeds.
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