The popular anime series Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., also known as Magilumiere Co. Ltd., has officially announced that its second season is scheduled to premiere in 2026. This confirmation follows the conclusion of the first season, which aired from October to December 2024.
Production and Initial Reception
The first season of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. was animated by Studio J.C. Staff and Moe, with Masahiro Hiraok directing the series. Shingo Nagai oversaw the series composition, and Hidehiro Asama was responsible for character designs. Makoto Miyazaki composed the music. The anime premiered in Japan on October 4, 2024, and consisted of 12 episodes, concluding on December 20, 2024. Amazon Prime Video streamed the series worldwide.
The series is based on the manga written by Sekka Iwata and illustrated by Yu Aoki, which was serialized on the Shonen Jump+ website and mobile app from October 2021 to July 2025. The manga recently concluded its four-year run with its final chapter released on July 9, 2025.
Plot and Themes
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. offers a unique, satirical take on the magical girl genre, blending it with workplace drama. The story follows Kana Sakuragi, a college student struggling with job hunting, who finds herself recruited into a magical girl startup company, Magilumiere Inc., after an encounter with a monster. The anime explores the mundane realities and corporate struggles faced by magical girls, presenting them as overworked, tired, and sometimes reluctant heroes. The series is praised for its blend of comedy, action, and a fresh, self-aware approach to traditional magical girl tropes.
Second Season Details
The announcement of a second season was made after the final episode of the first season aired in December 2024. On July 8, 2025, the official website and accounts for the anime confirmed the 2026 premiere and released a new teaser visual featuring the main heroine, Kana Sakuragi. While the exact premiere date within 2026 and additional details about the staff or studio for the second season have not yet been revealed, the teaser visual suggests Kana Sakuragi’s continued growth.
