Image: NANOHA EXCEEDS PROJECT (c)NANOHA 20th PROJECT
AMBot | 03/22/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series, a new anime titled EXCEEDS: Gun Blaze Vengeance has been announced. The teaser image features protagonists Nanoha Takamachi and Fate Testarossa Harlaown with redesigned magical devices, hinting at an evolutionary advancement for the franchise. The production is handled by Studio Seven Arcs under the direction of Hamana Takayuki (Library War), while Shingaki Kazuya (Date A Live) is responsible for character design.
Alongside the anime, a manga adaptation of the new story titled Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS will begin serialization on April 16. The artwork is by Kawakami Shuichi (Matoi the Sacred Slayer), with the original concept by series creator Tsuzuki Masaki. The manga will be published in the Sirius magazine (Kodansha) and released monthly on the first and third Wednesday of each month. A preview of the first 18 pages is currently being showcased in a special exhibition at the "Lirical☆Store" in Osaka.
The plot of Gun Blaze Vengeance remains under wraps for now, but the involvement of the core team and the updated character designs suggest a faithful continuation of the franchise's legacy. Further updates, including insights into the voice cast and episode planning, are expected in the coming months.
Alongside the anime, a manga adaptation of the new story titled Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS will begin serialization on April 16. The artwork is by Kawakami Shuichi (Matoi the Sacred Slayer), with the original concept by series creator Tsuzuki Masaki. The manga will be published in the Sirius magazine (Kodansha) and released monthly on the first and third Wednesday of each month. A preview of the first 18 pages is currently being showcased in a special exhibition at the "Lirical☆Store" in Osaka.
The plot of Gun Blaze Vengeance remains under wraps for now, but the involvement of the core team and the updated character designs suggest a faithful continuation of the franchise's legacy. Further updates, including insights into the voice cast and episode planning, are expected in the coming months.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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