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The July 2026 issue of Animage is a double celebration — the magazine's 48th anniversary and the victorious music festival arc of the season's most heartwarming show, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun. The cover feature is a major tribute to the beloved series, with interviews from creator Osamu Nishi and the full voice cast. This issue also includes a B3-size double-sided poster featuring Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun and Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly, plus an exclusive acrylic stand and can badge for all applicants.

Featured series and bonus items

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun – The anniversary cover feature brings together creator Osamu Nishi with the show's main cast for a special multi-page celebration. Featuring interviews and commentary from Ayumu Murase (Iruma Suzuki), Makoto Moriwaki, Ayaka Tsujihashi, Terumitsu Honma, Yayoi Sekimuki, Setsuo Ito, and Kaede Hondo, the feature looks back at the series' journey and celebrates the thrilling conclusion of the music festival arc.

Daemons of the Shadow Realm – A feature on the Spring 2026 breakout hit from Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa, with commentary on the story's unfolding mysteries and the bond driving the series forward.

OhaStar × Animage 48th Anniversary Special – A celebratory collaboration feature marking 48 years of Animage, looking back at the magazine's role in shaping Japan's anime landscape since 1978.

Special Pin-Ups – This issue includes additional special pin-ups featuring Akane-banashi and Yoroiden Samurai Troopers.

Bonus Poster – A collectible B3-size double-sided poster with Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun on one side and Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly on the other.

Respondent Service – Exclusive Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun acrylic stand and can badge set available to all applicants.

Additional highlights

Coverage, interviews, and features from across anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture including:

• Akane-banashi
• Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy
• Dr. Stone: Science Future
• Witch Hat Atelier
• Record of Ragnarok III
• Snowball Earth
• My Ribdiculous Reincarnation
• I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
• Star Detective Precure!
• Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly
• Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3, Snake God
• The Umbrella Fairy (film)

This issue also includes stage coverage, creator interviews, the Yoshiyuki Tomino column, the ongoing Samurai Time Slipper manga, and all of Animage's beloved regular reader sections.

Whether you're picking it up for the anniversary celebrations, the exclusive double-sided poster, or the wide-ranging seasonal coverage, the July 2026 issue of Animage is a milestone release well worth adding to your collection.

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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.