Seeing Fate, Nanoha, and Hayate's new designs is exciting—witnessing how the beloved characters look in this darker timeline shows their evolution. Hina Aoki doing both ED and voice role is cool; performing "Ephemeral" while voicing Yuzu Kodera creates strong connection to the series. Character designs show how dark this series will be; the visual style reflects the harsh extinction-level threat humanity faces. Returning characters in extinction setting is intriguing—seeing franchise mainstays navigate apocalyptic circumstances promises compelling storytelling.

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance, the latest entry in the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha anime franchise, revealed new character designs for returning characters as well as the official ending theme song performer for the series, which will broadcast in Japan beginning in July 2026.

Fate Testarorra Harlaown, Nanoha Takamachi, Hayate Yagami and Rein Yagami

Ending Theme

"Ephemeral" performed by Hina Aoki

Aoki also provides the voice for Yuzu Kodera in the series.

Character Designs Revealed

Returning Characters:

• Fate Testarossa Harlaown

• Nanoha Takamachi

• Hayate Yagami

• Rein Yagami

Production Staff

Director: Takayuki Hamana

Animation Studio: Seven Arcs

Original Story/Screenplay: Masaki Tsuzuki

Character Design/Chief Animation Direction: Issei Arakaki

Original Sketches (Characters, Devices, Barrier Jackets): Shuichi Kawakami

The Story

The story of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance is set in a world where humanity has been driven to the brink of extinction by the appearance of an aggressive, invasive species 30 years ago. In the midst of constant death and destruction, the United Nations created an organization named EXCEEDS to combat the invasive species.

In the far east island nation of Mizuho, a young girl named Shiina Kuze hunts the invasive species and tries to survive with her younger sister, Setsuna.

Premiere Information

Date: July 2026

Are you excited for this Nanoha entry? What do you think of the character designs? Do you follow the franchise? Which character are you most anticipating? Share your thoughts in the comments below!