Animage September 2026
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Get your own September 2026 issue of Animage, or subscribe to receive every issue delivered to your door each month, shipping directly from Japan!
The September 2026 issue of Animage puts THE RIBBON HERO on the cover, spotlighting the summer's most stylish new anime in an expansive lead feature. This issue also delivers a major showcase for Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell, the highly anticipated 2026 anime adaptation, alongside continued coverage of Star Detective Precure!. This issue's collectible bonus is an A4-size double-sided illustration card featuring THE RIBBON HERO and Ghost in the Shell, plus an exclusive acrylic stand for all applicants.
Featured series and bonus items
THE RIBBON HERO – The cover feature delivers a full spotlight on the season's most striking new series, with creator interviews, character features, and production commentary exploring the world and characters behind this summer 2026 standout.
Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell – A substantial feature on the bold 2026 anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow's seminal cyberpunk classic, with staff and cast interviews on bringing this iconic universe to life for a new era.
Star Detective Precure! – Story updates and cast commentary on the 2026 Precure entry's ongoing detective mystery arc.
Special Pin-Ups – Exclusive pin-up illustrations featuring I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day and Though I Am an Inept Villainess.
Bonus Item – A collectible A4-size double-sided illustration card featuring THE RIBBON HERO on one side and Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell on the other.
Respondent Service – An exclusive THE RIBBON HERO acrylic stand available to all applicants.
Additional highlights
Coverage, interviews, and features from across anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture including:
- I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day
- You and I Are Polar Opposites
- Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
- The Elusive Samurai Season 2
- Yoroiden Samurai Troopers
- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS: Gun Blaze Vengeance
- BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA
- Chainsmoker Cat
- Let's Go Kaikigumi
- Though I Am an Inept Villainess
- Shiranui (film)
- All Masamune Wants Is Happiness
- Cyborg 009: Nemesis
- Let's End Our Friendship Now
- Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
- Kamen Rider Zetts
- Space Sheriff Gavan: Infinity
- Kakusei Hunter Omegahorn
- Mob Psycho 100 (10th anniversary event coverage)
This issue also features the OhaStar × Animage collaboration column, a special manga story in the Shinpai Muyo no Suke universe, Théâtre Anime Study Program 2026 coverage, and all of Animage's regular reader sections.
Whether you're here for the THE RIBBON HERO debut spotlight, the Ghost in the Shell deep-dive, or the broad summer season coverage, the September 2026 issue of Animage delivers on every front.
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Dive into the vibrant world of anime with Animage, Japan's legendary monthly magazine that has been celebrating anime culture since 1978. Known for its passionate editorial voice and deep connections to the anime industry, Animage delivers exclusive interviews, beautiful illustrations, and in-depth features on both classic and upcoming series.
Each issue includes creator commentary, voice actor interviews, production insights, and collectible extras such as posters and special merchandise campaigns. Whether you're a longtime anime fan or discovering the medium for the first time, Animage offers a unique window into the heart of Japan's anime scene.