{"product_id":"newtype-the-moving-pictures-magazine-august-2026","title":"Newtype - The Moving Pictures Magazine August 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your own August 2026 issue of Newtype - The Moving Pictures Magazine, or subscribe to get it delivered to your door every month, shipping directly from Japan!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe August 2026 issue of \u003cem\u003eNewtype\u003c\/em\u003e marks a landmark moment for anime: the debut cover and lead feature goes to \u003cb\u003eGhost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell\u003c\/b\u003e, the long-awaited new TV anime adaptation of Shirow Masamune's iconic cyberpunk manga, produced by Science SARU and premiering July 7, 2026. A full B2-size poster of the series is included, along with a second B2 poster for \u003ci\u003ePuella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, three pin-ups, and an exclusive The Five Star Stories clear file — one of the most loaded bonus packages in recent memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured series and bonus items\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGhost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell\u003c\/b\u003e – The lead feature dives deep into the new Science SARU TV anime helmed by first-time director Mocchaan, with series composition by acclaimed sci-fi novelist Toh EnJoe and character designs by Shūhei Handa. Set in 2029, cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi leads Public Security Section 9 against the rise of cybercrime — and the mysterious hacker known as the Puppeteer. The feature includes a CV roundtable between the voice actors for Batou and Togusa, a dedicated interview with the voice of Fuchikoma, and a behind-the-scenes staff roundtable featuring the director, series composer, character designer, photography director, and the full music team (Iwasaki Taisei × Konishi Ryo × YUKI KANESAKA). Includes a B2-size pin-up poster of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePuella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising\u003c\/b\u003e – A B2-size bonus poster for one of the most anticipated anime theatrical releases of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePin-ups\u003c\/b\u003e – Three additional collectible pin-ups featuring \u003ci\u003eMagical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS: Gun Blaze Vengeance\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGrow Up Show: Sunflower's Circus Troupe\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Bonus\u003c\/b\u003e – Exclusive clear file featuring \u003ci\u003eThe Five Star Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, continuing Newtype's ongoing celebration of Mamoru Nagano's legendary sci-fi manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn-depth coverage, interviews, and previews for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKill Blue – cast interviews with Shōya Chiba \u0026amp; Yoshiki Nakajima for the hitman-turned-middle-schooler action comedy, with a second season already announced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 – returning magic academy action-adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDorohedoro Season 2 – interview with director Yūichirō Hayashi for the eagerly awaited return of the dark fantasy cult favorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 – cast discussion for the beloved comedy's fourth season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mononoke Film Chapter Three: The Serpent God – staff interview for the continuing theatrical film series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobile Police Patlabor EZY – interview with director Yutaka Izubuchi ahead of File 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Theatrical Sgt. Frog – cast interviews with Kumiko Watanabe, Etsuko Kozakura, and Joji Nakata for the Keroro franchise revival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaemons of the Shadow Realm – voice actress Misaki Kuno interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr. Stone: Science Future – cast discussion with Ryōta Suzuki \u0026amp; Yoshimasa Hosoya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarriage Toxin – Bones Film staff interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgents of the Four Seasons – voice cast discussion with Hime Sawada \u0026amp; Taku Yashiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenes from Awajima, Haibara's Teenage New Game+, Snowball Earth, Always a Catch!, Nippon Sangoku, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummer 2026 season previews for newly airing series including \u003ci\u003eWorld is Dancing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSayonara Lara\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBanished Reincarnated Heavy Knight Dominates with Game Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e, alongside coverage of the theatrical film \u003ci\u003ePlaying Death Games to Put Food on the Table — 44: Cloudy Beach\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOngoing serialized chapters of \u003ci\u003eThe Five Star Stories\u003c\/i\u003e (Mamoru Nagano) and \u003ci\u003eAkete mo Kurete mo\u003c\/i\u003e (Tanigabe Toko), plus regular columns and contributions from Kotori Ayase (Rain Tree), Keiichi Arawi, Tomohiko Ito, Sumire Uesaka, Tomoko Kurosawa, Maaya Sakamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo, Kana Hanazawa, Yui Horie, Masami Yuuki, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're here for the Ghost in the Shell debut, hunting the Madoka Magica poster, or keeping up with the summer anime season, this issue delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the world of anime and Japanese pop culture with \u003cem\u003eNewtype\u003c\/em\u003e, Japan's leading monthly magazine for anime enthusiasts. 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