Magical Girl Raising Plan Restart: TV Anime and Stage Play Updates
The wait for anime fans is finally getting over as the broadcasting date for the TV anime Magical Girl Raising Plan restart has been officially decided for the fall of 2026. This is really big news for those who have been following the series for a long time. Along with this, the makers have also announced that the first season of the anime, Magical Girl Raising Project, will be getting a rebroadcast on TV Tokyo and BS Fuji starting from April. It is a great chance for new viewers to catch up on Magical Girl Raising Project: everything you need to know about the anime and manga phenomenon before the new season arrives.
The original story of Magical Girl Raising Plan is basically a battle suspense narrative that shows a very harsh and intense exchange between 16 magical girls. They have to fight to decide who actually gets to stay. The first season was aired back in 2016 and it created quite a buzz. Now, in the second season titled Magical Girl Raising Plan restart, the story is taking a completely new turn where the future fate of these girls will be shown in detail. To celebrate this big announcement, Niconico Douga is going to broadcast all 12 episodes of the first season at once. What is even more interesting is that between each episode, they will release 12 different PVs featuring main footage from the upcoming second season.
New Blu-ray Releases and Reading Dramas
There is more for the collectors out there. A new Blu-ray is coming out on May 22nd which contains the reading dramas Magical Girl Raising Plan Double Shadow and Blue Magical Girl's Self-Assertion. These stories actually serve as a prelude to the Magical Girl Raising Plan Restart arc. Fans will get to see a total of 4 stories recorded here. This includes two readings that show the activities of Poufre and Shadow Gale during their apprentice days, and also the backstory of how Lapis Lazuline inherited her name. It’s definitely a must-have if you want to understand the full depth of the Magical Girl Raising Project: everything you need to know about the anime and manga phenomenon and its lore.
Upcoming Stage Performance in Tokyo
Apart from the anime, the latest reading play Magical Girl Raising Plan IV, which is based on the work by Asagi Endo, will be performed at the Sogetsu Hall in Tokyo. There will be a total of 4 performances on June 20th and 21st. The cast is looking very solid with Yoshino Nanjo playing the lead role of Pufure, just like she does in the anime. Other talented actors like Ai Kayano, Yoko Hikasa, Kaede Hondo, Lynn, Hime Sawada, and Yuka Hiiragi will also be appearing on stage. If you are planning to go, the advance ticket lottery starts on LivePocket from March 21st at 12 noon. You should definitely check the official website for more details on the performance dates for each cast member.
Anime Production and Full Cast List
The production team has shared some fresh work information and images to keep the excitement going. The cast for the restart season is quite huge and features many big names from the industry. It is going to be a very high-stakes season for sure.
Confirmed Cast for Magical Girl Training Plan restart:
- Honohana Inoue
- Aino Nanjo
- Rena Kondo
- Aoi Yuuki
- Maaya Uchida
- Ami Koshimizu
- Mariya Ise
- Eori Mikami
- Jenya
- M.A・O
- Akari Kito
- Maria Naganawa
- Miyu Tomita
- Sayumi Suzushiro
- Ai Fairuz
- Hime Sawada
- Megumi Han
- Mika Kanai
- Nao Higashiyama
With such a massive lineup and so many events planned, 2026 is looking like a very busy year for all the Magical Girl Raising Plan fans. Make sure to keep an eye on the official channels for more updates.
