Image: Irisu, Kannazuki Noboru/KADOKAWA/Produktionskomitee „Magical★Explorer“
AMBot | 08/28/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
For the TV anime "Magical★Explorer," the team has released a second key visual. It shows protagonist Kosuke Takine alongside the heroines and carries the slogan "In this world, I will become the strongest. To protect everyone's smile." At the same time, a second promotional trailer was released, making the opening "Remedy" audible for the first time and available via official channels.
The story is set in a legendary bishōjo game called "Magical★Explorer": Kosuke Takine is reborn as the unfortunate friend of the main character, who in the original is equipped with cheat abilities. With knowledge from his previous life, he wants to help the heroines he admires achieve a happy ending. The story is by author Irisu, with illustrations by Kannazuki Noboru; the light novel is published by KADOKAWA under the Sneaker Bunko label. On the web novel platform "Shosetsuka ni Narou," the original has over 120 million page views, and the book series, according to the publisher, reached a total circulation of over 950,000 copies in April 2026.
Singer ASCA is responsible for the series' music: she performs both the opening "Remedy" (lyrics: NiiNo, composition and arrangement: mirro. (RAGIT)) and the ending "Double Wings" (lyrics: Rito Tsujii, composition: Erika Kaiser, arrangement: Hisashi Koyama). Both tracks will be released digitally on October 4, followed by the double single "Remedy / Double Wings" as a CD on November 18 in three editions, including one with a Blu-ray and a production edition tailored to the anime. Additionally, a subscription campaign for streaming services started on August 28, and a download campaign is planned from the release date. Release events in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, as well as an online signing session via "Limista," have also been announced.
ASCA commented on her involvement as follows: "That I get to sing the opening song 'Remedy' and the ending song 'Double Wings' for the TV anime 'Magical★Explorer.' While delving into the characters' story, I felt how precious it is to believe in the power of people and to live together, and I sang the songs with gratitude for making it this far. I am very much looking forward to being on the road with them and the two songs this autumn."
The voice cast has also been expanded by five members: Mai Fuchigami takes on the role of Marino Hanamura, Minami Tsuda voices Hatsumi Hanamura, Risa Tsumugi is heard as Clarice, Asaki Yukikawa lends her voice to Iori Hijiri, and Hikaru Tono portrays Rina Kato. The main ensemble was already set: Nobunaga Shimazaki voices protagonist Kosuke Takine, Ai Kakuma is Rudy, Saori Onishi takes on the role of Yukine Mizumori, and M・A・O continues her role as Nanami.
The TV anime starts on October 3 at 24:00, i.e., the night of October 4, on TOKYO MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11. Tohoku Broadcasting also airs on October 3 from 25:48, TV Aichi from 26:25; Yomiuri TV follows from October 5 at 25:59. Direction is by Kazuki Ohashi, who previously directed "Shadows House"; series composition is handled by Satoko Sekine. Character design is by Ryosuke Kimiya, and music is composed by Kenichiro Suehiro. The animation is produced at Studio WHITE FOX, which has worked on series such as "STEINS;GATE" and "Re:Zero." Before the series premiere, advance screenings of the first three episodes are planned, with main cast members Nobunaga Shimazaki, Ai Kakuma, Saori Onishi, and M・A・O expected as guests.
The story is set in a legendary bishōjo game called "Magical★Explorer": Kosuke Takine is reborn as the unfortunate friend of the main character, who in the original is equipped with cheat abilities. With knowledge from his previous life, he wants to help the heroines he admires achieve a happy ending. The story is by author Irisu, with illustrations by Kannazuki Noboru; the light novel is published by KADOKAWA under the Sneaker Bunko label. On the web novel platform "Shosetsuka ni Narou," the original has over 120 million page views, and the book series, according to the publisher, reached a total circulation of over 950,000 copies in April 2026.
Singer ASCA is responsible for the series' music: she performs both the opening "Remedy" (lyrics: NiiNo, composition and arrangement: mirro. (RAGIT)) and the ending "Double Wings" (lyrics: Rito Tsujii, composition: Erika Kaiser, arrangement: Hisashi Koyama). Both tracks will be released digitally on October 4, followed by the double single "Remedy / Double Wings" as a CD on November 18 in three editions, including one with a Blu-ray and a production edition tailored to the anime. Additionally, a subscription campaign for streaming services started on August 28, and a download campaign is planned from the release date. Release events in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, as well as an online signing session via "Limista," have also been announced.
ASCA commented on her involvement as follows: "That I get to sing the opening song 'Remedy' and the ending song 'Double Wings' for the TV anime 'Magical★Explorer.' While delving into the characters' story, I felt how precious it is to believe in the power of people and to live together, and I sang the songs with gratitude for making it this far. I am very much looking forward to being on the road with them and the two songs this autumn."
The voice cast has also been expanded by five members: Mai Fuchigami takes on the role of Marino Hanamura, Minami Tsuda voices Hatsumi Hanamura, Risa Tsumugi is heard as Clarice, Asaki Yukikawa lends her voice to Iori Hijiri, and Hikaru Tono portrays Rina Kato. The main ensemble was already set: Nobunaga Shimazaki voices protagonist Kosuke Takine, Ai Kakuma is Rudy, Saori Onishi takes on the role of Yukine Mizumori, and M・A・O continues her role as Nanami.
The TV anime starts on October 3 at 24:00, i.e., the night of October 4, on TOKYO MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11. Tohoku Broadcasting also airs on October 3 from 25:48, TV Aichi from 26:25; Yomiuri TV follows from October 5 at 25:59. Direction is by Kazuki Ohashi, who previously directed "Shadows House"; series composition is handled by Satoko Sekine. Character design is by Ryosuke Kimiya, and music is composed by Kenichiro Suehiro. The animation is produced at Studio WHITE FOX, which has worked on series such as "STEINS;GATE" and "Re:Zero." Before the series premiere, advance screenings of the first three episodes are planned, with main cast members Nobunaga Shimazaki, Ai Kakuma, Saori Onishi, and M・A・O expected as guests.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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