Today, we address the age-old question: Sub or Dub?
Specifically, today we're addressing only Negima and UQ Holder. We want to know, which do you prefer watching? No shame in either, we're genuinely curious! Please leave your vote and consider letting us know in the comments and please people - be civil and respect people's choices!
February 4, 2020
Site Event: Class 3-A Tournament Arc
We are all for events that the community can do together, so today, we present to you... The Class 3-A Tournament!
As we were re-reading Negima in our community Discord server, an idea came to form. Who is truly the strongest of Negi's students? We have made a tournament-style bracket made up of the entirety of Class 3-A. The idea is simple. Each girl is paired with another, but in a battle, who would win?
Due to where we are in the re-read, this battle takes place immediately after the School Festival arc in the manga, so any growth made by the characters in volumes 19 and up will not be considered in this tournament.
If you'd like to vote with the rest of the community for who you think the winners of these rounds would be, please check do so on our Discord server! Be sure to join us as we read through and discuss things we may not have noticed in Negima, too!
Who do you think will be the strongest in Class 3-A?
August 6, 2020
Fanart: A Real Switcheroo
Man, things have sure been crazy this last year and it sure hasn't let up, has it? Regardless, we hope you can take a few moments to allow yourself to relax and enjoy these pieces of fanart. According to our recent Twitter poll, you've been wanting to see more fanworks and we agree!
Seeing fanmade creations from a fandom I love always makes my day and I hope it can do the same for you, too! As always, much thanks to every contributor! Your work is beautiful and we love nothing more than showcasing the love from the community~
Want to submit something of your own! Please do! If you have any fanworks for the series that you've made, consider submitting it and have your work featured here! Though it may not be posted immediately, your work will be featured on on front page! We love fan content and we would absolutely love to see yours here!
January 9, 2021
Polls: Who is the Best Boy in UQ Holder?
We have all heard the classic argument: who is best girl?
It's a popular topic among anime fans, but there is one I hear far less often regards men, so we're going to focus on them for today's poll. Mind you, Sept and Kuromaru will be added to the poll. They are both special exceptions, but they will be added for the sake of being thorough.
There are many interesting characters who are apart of UQ Holder, so I am definitely interested in your answers.
UQ Holder News: Bessatsu Shonen Magazine April 2021 Issue Features UQ Holder on Cover!
It was announced a little while ago that UQ Holder would be appearing on the front cover for the magazine it is currently being published in, Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. If you know anything about these covers, it's a great chance for the manga's artists to show off brand new art of their characters in color, so fans tend to look forward to it. This time around, we have the main cast garbed in wedding dresses with Touta in the center, wearing his nee working attire. Ken Akamatsu also released a clean version of the art on his Twitter.
This will appear on the April 2021 version of the magazine, set to release on March 9, the same day that volume 25 of UQ Holder is set to release!
In the past, when the series appeared on the magazine's cover, it would include a special bonus item, like a Pactio Card of clear file folder, but so far, there is no news of a bonus being included, so if you do end up purchasing this, please be advised. You can pre-order now on Amazon JP.
What do you think of this new art? Will you buy the magazine? Let us know!
March 4, 2021
Fanart: In Good Company
Things in the world have been rough recently. We hope you all are doing well in these trying times! Today, we have a new fanart update, so we hope it lifts your spirits, even if just a bit! A very big thank you to every artist for contributing!
Want to submit something of your own! Please do! If you have any fanworks for the series that you've made, consider submitting it and have your work featured here! Though it may not be posted immediately, your work will be featured on on front page! We love fan content and we would absolutely love to see yours here!
June 24, 2020
UQ Holder News: Volume 25 Cover Revealed!
UQ Holder Volume 25 is finally here and with it comes a brand new cover! The art features Touta front and center with the broken Orbital Elevator in the distance. The backside of the cover features a new set of enemies that first appeared only a few chapters ago. This volume was revealed a couple days ago and eying reactions around Discord and social media, there are a number of fans claiming it's one of Ken Akamatsu's best.
Volume 25 will release on March 9th, 2021 in Japan.
So, do you like this new cover? Are you enjoying the current story? Who do you want to see appear next? You know what to do, let us know!
March 4, 2021
Fanfiction: Lovin' Me Some Headcanons
I recently realized we haven't had a fanfiction update in over a year and I cannot let that go, so today, we have a fresh selection of those stories to help satisfy your hunger for more story. Besides, when's a better time after reading last week's UQ Holder chapter? Can you believe what was confirmed canon? What better way to celebrate than read fanfics? A big thank you for each author to contributing! We want your fanfic, too! If you have any fanworks for the series that you've made, consider submitting it and have your work featured here! Though it may not be posted immediately, your work will be featured on on front page! We love fan content and we would absolutely love to see yours here!
With the 24th volume of UQ Holder set to release in the coming weeks, the new cover has been revealed. On it, we see the human girls (and Isana and Honoka, which are not confirmed human one way or another) in some revealing attire. Surprisingly, this is the first time Shinobu, Honoka, and Isana have been featured on the front cover and gives us a good look at their intended hair color. Also interesting is the fact Isana's ponytail is drawn on the opposite side as it is normally portrayed, so it is up for debate whether it was intentional or not.
Volume 24 will release on November 9th, 2020 in Japan.
What do you think of this new cover? There definitely won't be too terribly more in the future, so what characters would you like to see represented? Let us know!
October 27, 2020
Theories: The Queen of Calamity
Today, we want to introduce a brand new event to the site: theories! Every few weeks, we will take a look at a topic of interest from the series that has yet to be answered and you, the fans, can submit your own ideas to what may have occurred. These can be as serious or as silly as you'd like! All we ask is that you put some effort into it and try to use evidence to back up your claims. We'll post all submissions to the site the next time we hold a theory event. So now that we have that covered, let's take a look at today's topic:
What happened to Arika and what was her fate?
You can submit your theory on Discord or use the submission form below. Get your answers in by December 31st! We look forward to your answers!
December 7, 2019
UQ Holder News: Volume 23 Cover Revealed!
Now that the last few chapters have been released, finally, we get to see the focus of Volume 23's cover. The art is focused around the manga's latest arc and we see Touta holding Kuromaru in his arm, wielding a blade as wings shield them both.
Volume 23 will release on July 9th, 2020 in Japan.
Are you a fan of this new cover? From a quick glance, it seems fans are generally pretty pleased, but what do you think? Who should the next arc focus on? Let us know!
June 23, 2020
Site Update: Music Page is Now Live!
Over the past year, we've been hearing talk about interest in a full list of the various pieces of music from the series and while there are plenty of lists online, there really hasn't been a totally complete one.
Well, we decided to do one better and in addition to a full list, each song is provided with details you may want to know, such as singers, staff, and on what piece of media it was released. In addition, we have also provided each version and samples of the songs.
Does this interest you? Do you have any other ideas of sections you'd like to see? Let us know!
January 31, 2020
Site Update: New Site Design
So if you're a returning visitor, you may notice our website looks a bit different from the last time you were here. We've been busy making cosmetic changes to the site to make it not only look more appealing to the eyes, but make it less dull. Thank you for you patience for the last few days as we've been implementing things!
So far, not every page has been updated to reflect our new design, due to some unexpected obstacles, but rest assured, they're being worked on! We didn't want to leave the site down for too long, so please bear with us as we fix everything! There seems to be some kinks for mobile devices, so we will do what we can to address those soon!
If you any thoughts or opinions on the new design choices, please let us know! We would love to hear from you!
March 6, 202o
Fanart: You Made Me Smile
Summer is fast approaching and we do hope you all are staying safe out there! To bide your time until UQ Holder's new update, we have a brand spankin' new fanart update! Take a minute out of your hectic schedule and enjoy these wonderful works by wonderful fans. A very big thank you to every artist for contributing!
Want to submit something of your own! Please do! If you have any fanworks for the series that you've made, consider submitting it and have your work featured here! Though it may not be posted immediately, your work will be featured on on front page! We love fan content and we would absolutely love to see yours here!
May 27, 2020
Fanart: Lookin' Cool, Joker!
Whoo! It's the end of the week, but we're gonna leave these weekdays on a good note with a new fanart update! Hope you enjoy! Also, we've continued updating the site and will continue to do so; it's a long process, so thank you for bearing with us and we sincerely hope it's worth it! A very big thank you to every artist for contributing! Do you have art? We want it! If you have any fanworks for the series that you've made, consider submitting it and have your work featured here! Though it may not be posted immediately, your work will be featured on on front page! We love fan content and we would absolutely love to see yours here!
How is everyone's summer treating them? Things are crazy in the world right now, but we will be right here to offer you these healthy doses of fanart in these trying times! We owe every artist a big thank you for contributing and cannot wait to show off more work made from members of the community!
Want to submit something of your own! Please do! If you have any fanworks for the series that you've made, consider submitting it and have your work featured here! Though it may not be posted immediately, your work will be featured on on front page! We love fan content and we would absolutely love to see yours here!
August 13, 2020
Merchandise News: Bessatsu Shonen Magazine Features UQ Holder and Merch!
For the February issue, Bessatsu Shonen Magazine will feature the UQ Holder cast as the main highlight of the cover. We also get to see new official art of the main cast in color!
In addition, this volume comes with an exclusive piece of merch: a brand new UQ Holder! clear file colder! The official design of the folder has not yet been revealed, but if you'd like to buy this issue, it will be released on January 8, 2020 in Japan.
Do you plan on buying this issue? Do you like the cover? Let us know!
December 31, 2019
UQ Holder News: Volume 22 Cover Revealed!
With volume 22 coming out in a week's time, we finally get to see the cover! We have young Evangeline front and center, the main feature of the art, with fireworks sparking in the background. In addition, clean art of the full cover was also posted by Ken on Twitter, revealing Touta and the backdrop of the city of Ostia.
Volume 22 will release on February 7th, 2020 in Japan.
What do you all think of the cover? Do you like that Eva is front and center? Want to see anyone else make a prime cover appearance? Let us know!
January 31, 2020
Fanart: Blessings Upon Us
We're only now getting to the first fanart update of the year? Geez, we do apologize! We promise to get more out this fan content out to you quicker in the future! In other news, we're due for a new chapter of UQ Holder soon, so that's exciting! While we wait, let's enjoy this week's fabulous selection of art! Thank you to all the artists out there for contributing! If you have any fanworks for the series that you've made, consider submitting it and have your work featured here! Though it may not be posted immediately, your work will be featured on on front page! We love fan content and we would absolutely love to see yours here!
Teacup-spider, a member of our own community, has made these adorable, handmade KonoSetsu charms and what better time to add these to your collection? This month of celebrating love is a great time to highlight her work. If you want to help support a fellow fan and member of this amazing fandom, please click here and place your order today!
She also has charms available for Girls Frontline and Ishuzoku Reviewers up on her Etsy page!
We don't get much new merchandise of any sort too often, especially the kind that is so insanely cute. If you're interested, be sure to pick one up!
June 9, 2020
Negima News: Featured on Sentai's Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
A couple days ago, Sentai Filmworks, the English publisher of both Negima and UQ Holder, announced a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. HIDIVE was also participating in the event. To play, a person would be given a hint to specify a specific anime and would need to look through Sentai and HIDVE's websites to find the title in question. Answering 8 clues would result in being able to enter your email into a giveaway for prizes and each answer would award downloadable wallpapers.
What's interesting is this clue:
It looks like Negima was featured among the scavenger hunt, with a dad-pun to kill all dad-puns. It was pretty neat to come across! (By the way, the answer to the clue definitely may or may not be the Negima! + Negima!? Complete Collection..)
Good luck if you choose to participate!
October 29, 2020
Polls: The Perfect Brew
Today, we'd like to look at one of the most memorable arguments from Negima's manga. While all the fights Fate and Negi shared sure made an impact, nothing was like their feud about their preference of beverage. That's right, we're asking you to choose between which you prefer: coffee or tea?
Did you side with our hero Negi and choose the English delight of tea or do you prefer a cup of jo like Fate? Why not let us know in the comments?
March 12, 2020
UQ Holder News: Chapter 172 Delayed
If you've been trying to seek out this month's chapter of UQ Holder, you've probably realized it's nowhere to be seen. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 crisis, chapter 172's released date has been pushed back. It's scheduled to be released in June.
It's certainly a bit disappointing, but things happen. What is important is to stay safe out there, everyone!
May 16, 2020
Fanart: A Princess & Her Knight
Do you know what today is? It happens to be Konoka's birthday! Let's celebrate with fanart! We plan on having more fanwork updates this year, so look forward to it! Thank you to each artist out there that made this and every update possible! We love you and your work! The community is not the largest, but it sure is full of loving fans! We would love to see your work, too!
Want to submit something of your own! Please do! If you have any fanworks for the series that you've made, consider submitting it and have your work featured here! Though it may not be posted immediately, your work will be featured on on front page! We love fan content and we would absolutely love to see yours here!
March 18, 2021
Merchandise News: Sentai Filmworks to Release Complete Negima Collection
Sentai Filmworks recently announced their newest line-up of anime soon to hit their store and surprisingly, Negima was on this list. It seems they have combined both animated series and are set to release a combo collection of both the XEBEC TV series and Shaft's Negima!? adaption, along with the two Spring/Summer OVA's along with it. That's 54 episodes in total.
It is set to release October 20, 2020 for the retail price of $129.98, though the pre-order price seems to be $84.99.
This is a bit surprising to see, but a welcomed sight. You can pre-order now on Sentai's website. If you have yet to pick up and series and have been wanting to, this might interest you!
What do you think of this collection? Are you planning on picking it up? Let us know!
August 7, 2020
UQ Holder News: Addressing UQ Holder! Anime Season 2 Rumors
Recently, there's been several rumors creeping around on social media about a second season of UQ Holder. The first season originally aired in October of 2017 and following its release, two OAD episodes were released with a couple limited edition releases of the series' manga.
Since then, fans were asking for awhile, when is the second season?
A blog reported a a year or so ago that the second season was coming October later that year. Recently, many groups on social media are reporting on season 2 coming out this fall. Some even say the second season is already airing, but they insist the OAD episodes are part of the second season. The first OAD episode aired even before the first season of the anime, so this certainly is not the case.
So, the big question, is a second season coming?
The short answer? No, probably not. The series, while fortunate enough to receive OAD episodes, has been cursed with one season anime series, ever since the first season of Negima. There is no news about a second season coming out and frankly, the odds of one coming are slim. Remember, rumors always crop up, so check for sources before you get your hopes up! However, if Kodansha decides to release a new season, you can bet we will report on it!
Have you seen any rumors about UQ Holder or Negima? What are your thoughts on them? Please let us know!
July 22, 2020
The main goal of this site is to make a place for fans of the series to find info, news, fanworks, and communicate with other fans. As I said before, this is a site devoted to Negima and UQ Holder, along with other interesting news regarding the series or the author, Ken Akamatsu. The home page will be updated with fanworks and news about the series. The Reddit is a place where I repost news, updates, and others are free to comment or post news of their own. Discord is a place where many different communities of the series chat and I hope becomes a lively place for fans to socialize.. I continue to put work into the site, in both content and design, so it's bound to change over time.