The dark fantasy survival anime Magical Girl Raising Project Restart has officially confirmed its broadcast premiere for October 5, 2026, accompanied by a captivating new key visual showcasing its large ensemble of characters. Fans have eagerly awaited updates on the project since its initial announcement, and the latest promotional materials offer a vivid glimpse into the high-stakes world created by author Asari Endo and illustrator Marui-no.
Behind the scenes, SynergySP takes over animation production for this iteration, stepping in for Lerche, who handled the 2016 original series. Returning staff members include director Hiroyuki Hashimoto, series composer and scriptwriter Takao Yoshioka, and character designer Masako Ito, ensuring creative continuity for the franchise.
Stellar Voice Cast
The upcoming series boasts an enormous and star-studded voice acting lineup. Notable casting additions and returning roles include Yoshino Nanjo as Pfle, Reina Kondo as Shadow Gale, Fairouz Ai as Masked Wonder, Honoka Inoue as Pechka, Jenya as Nonako Miyokata, M.A.O as Rionetta, Mariya Ise as Clantail, Maaya Uchida as Magical Daisy, Hime Sawada as Nokko-chan, Akari Kito as @Meow-Meow, Sayumi Suzushiro as Genopsyko Yumenoshima, Ami Koshimizu as Akane, Shiori Mikami as Melville, Maria Naganawa as Cherna Mouse, Miyu Tomita as Detec Bell, Aoi Yuki as Lapis Lazuline, Megumi Han as Keek, and Nao Toyama reprising her role as Snow White.
Based on the second and third volumes of Asari Endo's light novel series—published under Takarajimasha’s Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! Bunko imprint—Restart adapts a gripping two-part story arc. Yen Press handles the English publication of both the novels and manga adaptations.
The hit social network game “The Magical Girl Raising Project” selects one out of every tens of thousands of players to become a real life magical girl. The lucky chosen girls gain magic powers as well as incredibly good fortune, and spend their days blissfully. But one day, an absolute announcement declares that the number of magical girls has risen too high and must be cut down to half. Sixteen young maidens are thrust into a merciless, deadly contest to survive…but how many will come out the other side?
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