Pie International has announced the upcoming release of Quarterly S Issue 95, arriving on September 16, 2026. This edition centres around a dark and captivating theme titled 'Voices of Darkness — Horror-Teller,' celebrating some of the most distinct artistic visions currently defining contemporary manga and anime character design.
Qyu Hayashida & Dorohedoro Spotlight
Manga creator Qyu Hayashida anchors the new issue with a brand-new cover illustration, an extensive step-by-step making-of feature, and deep-dive interviews covering both Dorohedoro and Dai Dark. Hayashida's gritty, biomechanical aesthetic has earned a dedicated global following since the publication of Dorohedoro began in 2000, continuing through to the ongoing serialization of Dai Dark in Monthly Shonen Sunday.
Complementing the manga retrospective, anime fans can look forward to a dedicated discussion with director Yuichiro Hayashi, who shares production perspectives on the highly anticipated Dorohedoro Season 2 anime adaptation.
Madoka Magica: Walpurgis Rising Insights
The issue also extends its horror and dark fantasy focus toward the cinematic release of Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten. Readers will find comprehensive interviews featuring key creative pillars Akiyuki Shinbo, Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus), and Ume Aoki, alongside exclusive illustrations and commentary from Inu Curry (Mud犬).
Quarterly S Issue 95 remains an essential publication for enthusiasts of visual storytelling, featuring regular contributor columns by renowned artists such as Range Murata, Hiroyuki Asada, and Sushio.
