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Merchandise News: Kujibikido is Releasing New Merch via Raffle!
More Negima merchandise in 2025? It is true! Kujibikido, a company known for releasing unique merch via an online raffle/lottery format has announced they will be releasing a line of merch for Negima. This essentially functions as online lottery by purchasing a ticket online. There are several types of prizes, organized by tiers. Each tier will have a different percentage of winners with the rarer tiers having better quality items. Every ticket is a winner, but what type of prize you get is up to luck. Winners can choose which item in the tier they would prefer.
The prize tiers are listed below.
The prize tiers are listed below.
S-Tier offers two different oversized fabric posters, each measuring approximately 112cm in length and 70cm in height. The designs of these are the full clean artwork from volumes two and five respectively. These are the rarest of the bunch with only a 1% chance of winning.
A-Tier offers 8 different designs of A3-sized clear posters. The designs are based on the artwork featured on the backsides of select volumes of the manga. There will only 6% to win one of these.
B-Tier offers nine different designs of acrylic keychains. They are approximately 6 x 6 centimeters and height and length. The character artwork is also from the backsides of select manga volumes. Ticker purchasers will have a 13% chance to claim their favorite.
Tier-C offers more prizes with art from the manga backsides. These are small art prints measuring 13.5cm in length and 12cm in width. There are 23 cards to collect. There is a 30% of walking away with one of these.
Tier-D mixes it up a bit with a collection of can badges with various shot of panels of the manga emphasizing a particular selection of characters. These are 7.5cm in diameter and are the most common prize with a whopping 50% chance of redeeming one of these. There are 18 designs in total.
Not only are there prizes in the tiers above, but there is an opportunity to receive a free bonus item! For each purchase a 10-pack set of tickets, the buyer will receive one of five different art prints as seen in the first image above. Unlike the tiered prizes however, these designs will be distributed randomly.
Another bonus will also be made available for a limited time. Those purchasing the 10-pack set of tickets between March 6 through the 11th will receive an additional art print, featuring the full clean artwork from volume 37 of the manga. This is in addition to the normal purchase bonus print.
Each ticket costs ￥770 and unfortunately, this lottery is limited solely to Japan. Like last time, these items are bound to show up on auction sites after their release. This lottery starts March 6 and lasts through April 3, 2025, with items expected to ship out late June to late July. You can find the Negima Kujibikido campaign page here!
It really is nice seeing more Negima merch being pumped out all these years later, through it is unfortunate the majority of us will have a harder time procuring these goods. What do you think? Is there anything here you will be on the lookout for later this year? Just let us know your thoughts in the comments and let us hope for future Negima announcements!
Another bonus will also be made available for a limited time. Those purchasing the 10-pack set of tickets between March 6 through the 11th will receive an additional art print, featuring the full clean artwork from volume 37 of the manga. This is in addition to the normal purchase bonus print.
Each ticket costs ￥770 and unfortunately, this lottery is limited solely to Japan. Like last time, these items are bound to show up on auction sites after their release. This lottery starts March 6 and lasts through April 3, 2025, with items expected to ship out late June to late July. You can find the Negima Kujibikido campaign page here!
It really is nice seeing more Negima merch being pumped out all these years later, through it is unfortunate the majority of us will have a harder time procuring these goods. What do you think? Is there anything here you will be on the lookout for later this year? Just let us know your thoughts in the comments and let us hope for future Negima announcements!
March 5, 2025
Negima News: Negima! Magister Negi Magi: Mahora Panic Gacha Game!
Negima! Magister Negi Magi Mahora Panic is a brand new Negima-themed gacha game released by G123, a company known for releasing similar game with other popular franchises. This was announced a few months ago, but the game is now live and in several languages! This is a browser game that can be played on PC, and select Apple and Android products.
The game is free with in-app purchases and has several timed events and character pulls. The game has notable positives, including brand new art not only of the main cast, but minor supporting characters, a place for fans around the globe to socialize and play together, and bringing attention to a series that ended over a decade ago.
However, there are some issues we feel we need to address before we encourage you to play this game. As mentioned before, this is a freenium game, so while it is free to play, is heavily encourages purchases with very real currency to not only progress smoothly, but to also not miss out on timed rare character drops, as well as frequent pop-ups and level rankings. You will find yourself hitting walls in progression without sinking real money in to speed things up and while there are some purchases for below $5 USD, others are over $100. So before trying it yourself, please take note, if you feel you are susceptible to overspending and/or gambling, please consider if you want to invest in this game. While gacha games are not legally considered to be gambling in many countries, there are still studies being conducted and it is best to be safe and consider the risks.
Keep in mind, this game is a live service and when the servers shut down, you will not keep anything spent with real currency. If you are interested in the story or gameplay, it is admittedly bleak on that front. Strategy does play a key, but at the end of the day, this is an idle game and as for story, there really is not one. If you are playing in English, what story there is, unfortunately, is poorly translated.
We understand we went over several issues with the game, but we genuinely are happy to see the franchise is not dead and it has brought a resurgence to the franchise! It is exciting to see a brand new game in 2025, but at the end of the day, you are more important than a game, so do what is best for you!
We will be posting art and other assets from the game in its own section on the site in the near future. If you would like to see gameplay of the first full chapter of the game, you can check out our video here. There is an official Discord server for talking with other fans, discussing the game, and reporting bugs. That server invite can be found here. We also have a channel for game discussion in our own Discord. If you have questions about the game, you can ask on either server!
The link to the English version of the game can be found here!
Keep in mind, you need to choose a server wisely! If your friends are playing in a different server than you, you will need to reset your progress as your data is stored on the individual server!
Have you played the game? What are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments! There are a lot of opinions about the game, but it is nice to have Negima news to share in 2025!
The game is free with in-app purchases and has several timed events and character pulls. The game has notable positives, including brand new art not only of the main cast, but minor supporting characters, a place for fans around the globe to socialize and play together, and bringing attention to a series that ended over a decade ago.
However, there are some issues we feel we need to address before we encourage you to play this game. As mentioned before, this is a freenium game, so while it is free to play, is heavily encourages purchases with very real currency to not only progress smoothly, but to also not miss out on timed rare character drops, as well as frequent pop-ups and level rankings. You will find yourself hitting walls in progression without sinking real money in to speed things up and while there are some purchases for below $5 USD, others are over $100. So before trying it yourself, please take note, if you feel you are susceptible to overspending and/or gambling, please consider if you want to invest in this game. While gacha games are not legally considered to be gambling in many countries, there are still studies being conducted and it is best to be safe and consider the risks.
Keep in mind, this game is a live service and when the servers shut down, you will not keep anything spent with real currency. If you are interested in the story or gameplay, it is admittedly bleak on that front. Strategy does play a key, but at the end of the day, this is an idle game and as for story, there really is not one. If you are playing in English, what story there is, unfortunately, is poorly translated.
We understand we went over several issues with the game, but we genuinely are happy to see the franchise is not dead and it has brought a resurgence to the franchise! It is exciting to see a brand new game in 2025, but at the end of the day, you are more important than a game, so do what is best for you!
We will be posting art and other assets from the game in its own section on the site in the near future. If you would like to see gameplay of the first full chapter of the game, you can check out our video here. There is an official Discord server for talking with other fans, discussing the game, and reporting bugs. That server invite can be found here. We also have a channel for game discussion in our own Discord. If you have questions about the game, you can ask on either server!
The link to the English version of the game can be found here!
Keep in mind, you need to choose a server wisely! If your friends are playing in a different server than you, you will need to reset your progress as your data is stored on the individual server!
Have you played the game? What are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments! There are a lot of opinions about the game, but it is nice to have Negima news to share in 2025!
March 4, 2025
Merchandise: eeo Store Releases New Line of Negima! Anime Merch!
New Negima merch in 2025? It is true! A3!, also known as known as A3 MARKET, is releasing a new line of merchandise for the 2005 XEBEC anime series. Some of these items may appear pretty similar to others released in the past, but these are all brand new items, especially the mini acrylic stands and sticker sheet, which feature new character art. These sport the same physical characteristics as seen in the 20-year-old anime series, most obviously seen with Chisame and Yue's hair colors.
This collection is composed of:
Both the acrylic cards and stands are available for purchase individually or as a set. Purchasing individually will result in a blind box pick while ordering as a set ensures all designs.
This collection was sold via A3's personal site, eeo Store, for either delivery or pick-up via their physical storefront, eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Branch. Pre-orders began February 20th and would last until the 27th. The items are still available for purchase, while supplies last. These are expected to ship out in late May.
But wait, that is not all!
This collection is composed of:
- 10 Acrylic Cards - ￥660 for Each or ￥6,600 for Full Set
- 8 Acrylic Stands - ￥900 for Each or ￥7,200 for Full Set
- A3-Sized Clear Poster - ￥1,925
- Mug - ￥2,035
- 3-Piece Bromide Set - ￥550
- Sticker Sheet - ￥770
Both the acrylic cards and stands are available for purchase individually or as a set. Purchasing individually will result in a blind box pick while ordering as a set ensures all designs.
This collection was sold via A3's personal site, eeo Store, for either delivery or pick-up via their physical storefront, eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Branch. Pre-orders began February 20th and would last until the 27th. The items are still available for purchase, while supplies last. These are expected to ship out in late May.
But wait, that is not all!
eeo Store is offering a purchase bonus! For every ￥2,200 spent on eligible items, including all of the items listed above, buyers will be given one free Negima! postcard in their order. There are three different designs in all, though which one you will receive will be random. These postcards will be available from February 20 through April 12, 2025, or while supplies last.
You can find a link to the collection here. Unfortunately, eeo Store does ship overseas and encourages you to use a proxy service.
What are your thoughts on this line of merch? How does it feel getting new merch for a series that ended 13 years ago or an anime that is 20 years old? As always, let us know in the comments! Also, it is nice to update after two years!
You can find a link to the collection here. Unfortunately, eeo Store does ship overseas and encourages you to use a proxy service.
What are your thoughts on this line of merch? How does it feel getting new merch for a series that ended 13 years ago or an anime that is 20 years old? As always, let us know in the comments! Also, it is nice to update after two years!
March 4, 2025
Negima News: Mixa Animation Diary "Mahou Sensei Negima! Live Event!
It was recently announced that Negima would be featured by Mixa Animation Diary. This event will be held at a large theater venue in Japan and will feature the main voice cast from the series; the talent will include Rina Satou, Akemi Kanda, Ai Nonaka, and Natsuko Kuwatani, the voices of Negi Springfield, Asuna Kagurazaka, Konoka Konoe, and Yue Ayase respectfully. During this event, the guests will look back on their experience and talk about the production of the Xebec TV anime series.
The Mixa Animation Diary is an event held at the Mixa Theater that focuses on past the future animation series that were produced by Kodansha. Negima will be the fourth series in the Mixa Animation Diary events and is set to open on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Theater Mixa in Tokyo. The event is divided into two parts, one during the day and one at night.
Of course, most of the fans frequently here, if any at all, will not be able to attend this event, but from what we understand, a recording of it will eventually be distributed, with a bonus of additional "behind-the-scenes" dressing room talk.
We will be sure to let you know of any additional news comes out and when/where to buy a recording of the event in the future! What do you guys think of this? Will you be able to attend? Comment and let us know!
The Mixa Animation Diary is an event held at the Mixa Theater that focuses on past the future animation series that were produced by Kodansha. Negima will be the fourth series in the Mixa Animation Diary events and is set to open on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Theater Mixa in Tokyo. The event is divided into two parts, one during the day and one at night.
Of course, most of the fans frequently here, if any at all, will not be able to attend this event, but from what we understand, a recording of it will eventually be distributed, with a bonus of additional "behind-the-scenes" dressing room talk.
We will be sure to let you know of any additional news comes out and when/where to buy a recording of the event in the future! What do you guys think of this? Will you be able to attend? Comment and let us know!
June 30, 2022
Merchandise News: New Pactio Card-Centered Doujinshi Announced
The author of Negima and UQ Holder, Ken Akamatsu, announced on Twitter today that a new doujinshi would soon be available for purchase at Super Comic City later this month, on August 22nd. This self-published book will be focused on all the Pactio Cards from both Negima and UQ Holder.
The book is 24 pages and feature the cards in full color. Small side notes of comments and explanations of the cards abilities are written to their sides. The book is roughly translated to "The Complete Works of Pactio Cards". Akamatsu will present at this con and will be selling this book and another focusing on real-life Senator Yamada Taro in a praise/parody manor. You can find the convention site here. Neither book will be sold in bookstores and as of this time, it seems it will be an event-exclusive item.
What do you think of this book? Are there other topics you would like to see Akamatsu publish via a doujinshi one day? Be sure to tell us and best of luck claiming a copy!
The book is 24 pages and feature the cards in full color. Small side notes of comments and explanations of the cards abilities are written to their sides. The book is roughly translated to "The Complete Works of Pactio Cards". Akamatsu will present at this con and will be selling this book and another focusing on real-life Senator Yamada Taro in a praise/parody manor. You can find the convention site here. Neither book will be sold in bookstores and as of this time, it seems it will be an event-exclusive item.
What do you think of this book? Are there other topics you would like to see Akamatsu publish via a doujinshi one day? Be sure to tell us and best of luck claiming a copy!
August 18, 2021
Merchandise News: DMM Scratch is Currently Holding a Negima Raffle!
There's a new wave of Negima merchandise about to release, courtesy of DMM Scratch. In case you are not familiar with that name, they essentially functions as a mail-in lottery, via physical mail or by purchasing a ticket online. Lucky winners will receive exclusive merchandise for the series. Some of the items are more common wins than others, just as a normal lottery operates. The prize tiers are listed below.
A-tier offers two different die-cut acrylic boards. These are the rarest prizes, with a 2/100 chance to claim them. Oh, and in addition, both versions are signed by the author of the manga, Ken Akamatsu, so no doubt, these are the most coveted items in this promotion.
Four different canvas boards are the prizes of B-tier. Each features different colored art from the manga. There's a 6/100 chance of winning one of these.
Face towels are pretty popular items in Japan, so it is no surprise to see them as a prize for C-tier. The art on the towels are taken from the covers of the most recent releases of Negima's manga a few years ago. There are six designs in all with a 12/100 chance of receiving one.
Let's hope the odds are in your favor if you hope to win your favorite character from the D-tier. Negi and all his students are available as acrylic stands, making 32 total types of prizes. Interestingly, the art for these are taken from the character profiles from the manga. There is a 30/100 chance to win one.
Can badges are not usually the most coveted, but who wouldn't want a Negima one? Well, you can win one in E-tier, with 32 different options! The character art is the same from D-tier and there is a 50/100 chance to win one of these, so the odds are in your favor.
In addition to the prizes above, there are bonus prizes! Additional face towels can be won, but their quantities are limited. Each towel will only be available for a hand-full of days or until they sell out.
Each scratch entry costs ￥880 and unfortunately, this lottery is limited solely to Japan. However, we are bound to see the items hit auction sites in the future, so keep an eye out! You can find more details and the Negima DMM Scratch page here!
New Negima merchandise in 2021, who would have thought!? What do you think of these items? Are there any that caught your eye? Do you have an in so you can enter? Let us know all your thoughts below!
- Towel One: Available through August 06, 2021 - August 11, 2021
- Towel Two: Available through August 11, 2021 - August 16, 2021
- Towel Three: Available through August 16, 2021 - August 21, 2021
- Towel Four: Available through August 21, 2021 - August 26, 2021
- Towel Five: Available through August 26, 2021 - August 31, 2021
- Towel Six: Available through August 31, 2021 - September 05, 2021
Each scratch entry costs ￥880 and unfortunately, this lottery is limited solely to Japan. However, we are bound to see the items hit auction sites in the future, so keep an eye out! You can find more details and the Negima DMM Scratch page here!
New Negima merchandise in 2021, who would have thought!? What do you think of these items? Are there any that caught your eye? Do you have an in so you can enter? Let us know all your thoughts below!
August 10, 2021
Negima News: Asuna Appears in Rent-A-Girlfriend Mobile Game Cross-Over!
It was announced, a few days ago, that the manga series, Rent-A-Girlfriend, would soon be seeing its own mobile game, titled, Kanojo, Okarishimasu Heroine All-Stars and will be developed by Enish. The series is printed in Weekly Shonen Magazine and it seems that many of the iconic heroines from other series printed in the magazine will appear in the game as a cross-over. These girls range from manga that are still being printed to this day to ones that have ended almost a decade before.
Interesting to note is the inclusion of Asuna Kagurazaka. Negima's manga ended in 2012 and it seems to be the oldest series included in the game. It also seems like the characters are represented by their anime series, so Asuna is featured alongside the Negima Anime FINAL film.
Interesting to note is the inclusion of Asuna Kagurazaka. Negima's manga ended in 2012 and it seems to be the oldest series included in the game. It also seems like the characters are represented by their anime series, so Asuna is featured alongside the Negima Anime FINAL film.
The game will be fully voiced and Akemi Kanda will be reprising her role as Asuna. There are many specifics that yet yet to be revealed, such as what exactly the gameplay will be like, but we will be sure to update when more news is dropped. The game is set to be released in September of this year. You can view the game's Twitter account here and its website here.
There is a bit of speculation about whether this promotion may mean we will see more Negima news in the future, but due to the fact there are other characters with series that have long since ended, we do not believe there is any hard evidence to say one way or another, but nothing is off the table. Even if this leads to nothing, it is still nice to see new Negima content in any media.
We will be making a page on our site for the game in the near future, so please look forward to it! What do you think of this cross-over? Do you plan on playing it? Do you think this may point to Negima receiving some sort of update in the future? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!
There is a bit of speculation about whether this promotion may mean we will see more Negima news in the future, but due to the fact there are other characters with series that have long since ended, we do not believe there is any hard evidence to say one way or another, but nothing is off the table. Even if this leads to nothing, it is still nice to see new Negima content in any media.
We will be making a page on our site for the game in the near future, so please look forward to it! What do you think of this cross-over? Do you plan on playing it? Do you think this may point to Negima receiving some sort of update in the future? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!
June 21, 2021
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:
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!
Good luck if you choose to participate!
October 29, 2020
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!
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
Merchandise News: UNIQLO Releases New Negima Shirt Designs!
It was recently accounted that the retail company, UNIQLO, is partnering with Kodansha to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Magazine. UNIQLO will be releasing their T-Shirt brand "UT", with designs from popular works that were printed in the the before-mentioned magazine or one of Kodansha's other publications. Such works include Fairy Tail, Seven Deadly Sins, Attack on Titan, Baby Steps, Shōta's Sushi, and Negima!
That's right, we have more Negima merchanise coming out in 2019! Two shirts are being released for series, one featuring the original class roster and the other with Asuna's Pactio Card design.
A video was also released featuring the new designs.
That's right, we have more Negima merchanise coming out in 2019! Two shirts are being released for series, one featuring the original class roster and the other with Asuna's Pactio Card design.
A video was also released featuring the new designs.
These shirts are on sale on UNIQLO's website for ¥990 and will be released on August 12th. You can view more pictures of the shirts here. Hopefully, we might see more merch release for Weekly Shonen Magazine's anniversary. UNIQLO also made apparel for the 50th anniversary, so maybe we'll see more in another decade!
What do you think of these designs? Do you plan on buying them? Please let us know! Also, rest assured, we are constantly updating the merchandise section, so please take a look every now and then!)
August 2, 2019
Merchandise News: UQ Holder! and Negima!? Blu-Ray Release (OAD's Too!)
Sentai Filmworks announced today that UQ Holder would be getting a Blu-Ray release in November, but in addition, so would the second Negima TV series, Negima!? by Studio Shaft.
UQ Holder will be released with all 12 episodes, with its Japanese dialogue with subtitles and English dub. It will include the same bonuses the Japanese release had (clean openings/endings, Japanese promos, advance screening) but what's most surprising is that the three OAD's for UQ Holder will also be included with the release. Never before have any of the series' OAD's been localized, so this is definitely a welcoming shock.
As stated above, Negima!? will also be re-released on Blu-ray and the Spring & Summer OVA will also be included with the release. There's no word on any special features at this time, but both the original Japanese and English dub will be offered.
Negima!? will release on November 6th and can be pre-ordered now.
UQ Holder! will release on November 27th and you can also pre-order it at this time.
Sentai seems to be putting hope into this series and with UQ Holder's OAD's be included, depending on the sale's, it could very well bode well for Negima's OAD's localization.
Are you excited by this announcement? Planning on buying either? Please do let us know!
UQ Holder will be released with all 12 episodes, with its Japanese dialogue with subtitles and English dub. It will include the same bonuses the Japanese release had (clean openings/endings, Japanese promos, advance screening) but what's most surprising is that the three OAD's for UQ Holder will also be included with the release. Never before have any of the series' OAD's been localized, so this is definitely a welcoming shock.
As stated above, Negima!? will also be re-released on Blu-ray and the Spring & Summer OVA will also be included with the release. There's no word on any special features at this time, but both the original Japanese and English dub will be offered.
Negima!? will release on November 6th and can be pre-ordered now.
UQ Holder! will release on November 27th and you can also pre-order it at this time.
Sentai seems to be putting hope into this series and with UQ Holder's OAD's be included, depending on the sale's, it could very well bode well for Negima's OAD's localization.
Are you excited by this announcement? Planning on buying either? Please do let us know!
July 26, 2018
Merchandise News: Negima & UQ Holder Bonuses in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine!
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UQ Holder! took the front cover of the August 2018 issue Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, featuring brand new colored character art of Touta and Evangeline. While this itself is pretty neat, this issue also includes various series-related bonuses.
Included is a handout about the Negima stage-play and two slip-covers for UQ Holder volumes 15 and 17. The latter features another alternative cover of Evangeline wearing a bikini on a beach setting, but it's still quite similar to the original art. Volume 15 cover is a bit more interesting. Creator of the series, Ken Akamatsu, had previously spoke on Twitter about volume 15 of UQ Holder and had said it was practically the true final volume to Negima, as it wrapped up various major plot points. Because of this, the other slip-cover features a Negima-styled cover, also bearing the matching logo and volume number of 39.
Of course, these are purely cosmetic and offer no new content, but they're pretty neat nonetheless!
The magazine has already been released, so if you want to add these to your collection, be sure to snag a copy! CDJapan currently has it in stock for 574 yen, but be sure to look around and see if you can find it for cheaper!
Do keep in mind, this is Japan only, so these slip-covers won’t fit over books for most regions.
Are you planning to pick it up? Do you like these new covers? Let us know!
Included is a handout about the Negima stage-play and two slip-covers for UQ Holder volumes 15 and 17. The latter features another alternative cover of Evangeline wearing a bikini on a beach setting, but it's still quite similar to the original art. Volume 15 cover is a bit more interesting. Creator of the series, Ken Akamatsu, had previously spoke on Twitter about volume 15 of UQ Holder and had said it was practically the true final volume to Negima, as it wrapped up various major plot points. Because of this, the other slip-cover features a Negima-styled cover, also bearing the matching logo and volume number of 39.
Of course, these are purely cosmetic and offer no new content, but they're pretty neat nonetheless!
The magazine has already been released, so if you want to add these to your collection, be sure to snag a copy! CDJapan currently has it in stock for 574 yen, but be sure to look around and see if you can find it for cheaper!
Do keep in mind, this is Japan only, so these slip-covers won’t fit over books for most regions.
Are you planning to pick it up? Do you like these new covers? Let us know!
July 19, 2018
Negima News: Negima Stage Play Announced!
It was recently announced that Negima would be receiving its first stage play adaptation later this summer. In addition, former member of the famous idol group, Nogizaka46, would be cast as the starring role. 22-year-old Rina Ikoma will be playing Negi Springfield. Coincidentally, another former member of Nogizaka46. Yukina Kashiwa. portrayed Negi in the live-action adaption of the series.
I have the privilege to star as the protagonist Negi in the upcoming play 'Mahou Sensei Negima! Okochama Sensei wa Shugyou-chu!' It will be my first play after my graduation from Nogizaka46 and I think it is going to be a big turning point for me. Anyway, I am filled with desire to do the best I can. I am excited to see how we can express the worldview of Mahou Sensei Negima! I am set to play Negi-kun, who is a 10-year-old boy. In terms of appearance, I have 120% confidence to portray Negi-kun that can't be defeated by anyone. I know there are so many fans who have loved the original manga, so I will try to make the play wonderful with the entire company.
--Rina Ikoma
The play, Mahou Sensei Negima! Okochama Sensei wa Shugyou-chu!, or Teacher Child is in Training, is set to premiere on July 12-16 this year at the AiiA 2.5 Theater Tokyo.
So what do you think? Please, let us know!
May 30, 2018
Merchandise News: Negima! Complete Collection English Blu-Ray Release
Sentai Filmworks recently listed their newly acquired licensed, Negima!, to their products as a Blu-ray release. This is the first time the series is going to be released on Blu-ray outside Japan.
This release is for the first season and includes both the English subbed version and the dubbed. While subject to change, the artwork is the same as that of the Blu-ray box set released in Japan last year. However, this is a standard release and there's no word whether that box set will make its way overseas.
It releases on September 18th later this year. Sentai Filmworks currently has it priced at at $58.99 and you can currently pre-order it here.
While there's not yet any word of Sentai releasing Negima!? or UQ Holder!, sales may very well determine what they choose to do with the series. If we're being optimistic, it may lead to the OAD series being released outside Japan. So if you would like to support the series, this is your chance.
So what do you think? Are you planning to buy this release sometime in the future? As always, be sure to let us know!
This release is for the first season and includes both the English subbed version and the dubbed. While subject to change, the artwork is the same as that of the Blu-ray box set released in Japan last year. However, this is a standard release and there's no word whether that box set will make its way overseas.
It releases on September 18th later this year. Sentai Filmworks currently has it priced at at $58.99 and you can currently pre-order it here.
While there's not yet any word of Sentai releasing Negima!? or UQ Holder!, sales may very well determine what they choose to do with the series. If we're being optimistic, it may lead to the OAD series being released outside Japan. So if you would like to support the series, this is your chance.
So what do you think? Are you planning to buy this release sometime in the future? As always, be sure to let us know!
May 25, 2018
Series News: Negimate Mobile Game Launches Today!
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You may remember before when we first talked about the Negima/UQ Holder mobile game that was in the works and today, it finally has been released! UQ Holder: Mahou Sensei Negima 2 to Negima All Stars (or Negimate) is available on iOS and Android, but it is limited to Japan, so you may have to find a creative way to play it.
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We haven't been able to play very far into it yet, but many characters from the series are shown, such as minor characters like Tachibana and the shadow puppets from UQ Holder. We'll soon be making a page for the game that will go over much for information, so please look out for that in the near future!
Are you planning on picking up the game? Let us know!
February 13, 2018
Negima News: Negima Anime Comes to Sentai Filmwork's Catalog
Sentai Filmworks announced today that Negima would be making its way to their catalog. This would include the first series by Studio XEBEC and the second series by Shaft. These were the only seasons to be released outside Japan and both have received English dubs.
This is rather interesting. Many fans were surprised to hear UQ Holder would be licensed by Sentai, as Negima had been done by Funimation, but it looks like Sentai now has the rights to this series as well. It brings up some questions: did Funimation lose the license to Negima and is it going to disappear from their channels? Will the Spring and Summer OVA be available as well?
With Sentai Filmworks now appearing to have both properties available, it's not out of reach to speculate whether the Blu-ray boxes for both Negima and UQ Holder may or may not find their way overseas.
We'll be sure to cover future updates about this as there are several questions at this point. What do you think about this? Do you believe with this move, the Blu-ray versions of the anime might be released to an English audience? Let us know!
This is rather interesting. Many fans were surprised to hear UQ Holder would be licensed by Sentai, as Negima had been done by Funimation, but it looks like Sentai now has the rights to this series as well. It brings up some questions: did Funimation lose the license to Negima and is it going to disappear from their channels? Will the Spring and Summer OVA be available as well?
With Sentai Filmworks now appearing to have both properties available, it's not out of reach to speculate whether the Blu-ray boxes for both Negima and UQ Holder may or may not find their way overseas.
We'll be sure to cover future updates about this as there are several questions at this point. What do you think about this? Do you believe with this move, the Blu-ray versions of the anime might be released to an English audience? Let us know!
January 18, 2018
Series News: New Gameplay Trailer for Negimate Mobile Game
A trailer for the upcoming Negima & UQ Holder mobile game, Negimate, was recently released.
Creator of the series, Ken Akamatsu, shows us a brief preview of the game and we see a look at the large cast, though whether there will be addition characters other than the ones featured in the video has yet to be determined. The game will be an RPG and the characters are seen to have their own skills for battle.
More news about the game will be released in the future and emails about beta testers for the Android version have already been sent.
So, what do you think of what's been released so far? Does it look interesting? Planning to try it out? Let us know!
Creator of the series, Ken Akamatsu, shows us a brief preview of the game and we see a look at the large cast, though whether there will be addition characters other than the ones featured in the video has yet to be determined. The game will be an RPG and the characters are seen to have their own skills for battle.
More news about the game will be released in the future and emails about beta testers for the Android version have already been sent.
So, what do you think of what's been released so far? Does it look interesting? Planning to try it out? Let us know!
January 10, 2018
Series News: Negimate Mobile Game!
No, it's not what you think! After collaborating with so many other games, the series is finally is going to bring us something of its own! That's right, it's a Negima/UQ Holder game! Instead of a collab or crossover, this game is all about the series, featuring characters from both series in the game, UQ Holder: Mahou Sensei Negima 2 to Negima All Stars (Negimate for short)!
While not much has been revealed about this game so far, there is art of a few characters set to appear. It seems it is not limited to this lot, however.
While not much has been revealed about this game so far, there is art of a few characters set to appear. It seems it is not limited to this lot, however.
This will be an RPG mobile game, available for iOS and Android and free to download. No official release date has been set, but it's due to come out in winter of this year.
Of course, we'll be making a page and informing you as more information comes out.
What do you think? Like the character models? Are you planning to download it? Let us know!
Of course, we'll be making a page and informing you as more information comes out.
What do you think? Like the character models? Are you planning to download it? Let us know!
November 13, 2017
Negima News: Popularity Poll Results!
As we mentioned before, in celebration of UQ Holder's anime premiere in October of 2017, it was announced on UQ Holder's official website that there would be a poll to determine which girl of Negi's class was truly the most beloved by fans. For the entire 31 days, fans would be able to cast their vote once per day.
It should come to no surprise that the shy bookworm, Nodoka Miyazaki, dominated the charts, consistently in the top during the entire process. The places definitely varied throughout the month, but in the end, swordswoman Setsuna Sakurazaki nabbed second with closeted net idol Chisame Hasegawa claiming 3rd. If you'd like to see a full list of the placements, you can do so here!
It was later announced that the most popular among the class would be receiving the grand prize of a new Pactio Card design, so fans should be able to pick up a new piece of merchandise to add to their collection!
It has yet to be revealed what the new card will be included with (perhaps an upcoming limited edition release of UQ Holder?), but we'll be sure to report back as soon as we know!
So, what did you think of the placements? Did you participate in the poll? As always, feel free to let us know!
It should come to no surprise that the shy bookworm, Nodoka Miyazaki, dominated the charts, consistently in the top during the entire process. The places definitely varied throughout the month, but in the end, swordswoman Setsuna Sakurazaki nabbed second with closeted net idol Chisame Hasegawa claiming 3rd. If you'd like to see a full list of the placements, you can do so here!
It was later announced that the most popular among the class would be receiving the grand prize of a new Pactio Card design, so fans should be able to pick up a new piece of merchandise to add to their collection!
It has yet to be revealed what the new card will be included with (perhaps an upcoming limited edition release of UQ Holder?), but we'll be sure to report back as soon as we know!
So, what did you think of the placements? Did you participate in the poll? As always, feel free to let us know!
November 5, 2017
Negima News: Negima!? & King x PASELA Cafe Collaboration!
Unlike previous collaborations we've went over, this one has nothing to do with a video game, but food. King Amusement Creative x PASELA Collaboration Cafe featured Negima!? themed food on their menu on a special one-day event yesterday, October 21st.
Not only did they have special drinks relating to the series, but they even had food, such as buns marked with the Chao Bao Zi stamp. You may recognize the name of the menu items, as they are named after the series character songs, which is a neat little extra. Special collectible coasters were also included with drink orders. Patrons were randomly given one out of 32 different designs, featuring the designs of Negi and his class.
This is not the first time the series has collaborated with the cafes and hopefully, it won't be the last!
Not only did they have special drinks relating to the series, but they even had food, such as buns marked with the Chao Bao Zi stamp. You may recognize the name of the menu items, as they are named after the series character songs, which is a neat little extra. Special collectible coasters were also included with drink orders. Patrons were randomly given one out of 32 different designs, featuring the designs of Negi and his class.
This is not the first time the series has collaborated with the cafes and hopefully, it won't be the last!
October 22, 2017
Series News: UQ Holder! Twitter Icons and Negima Popularity Poll!
UQ Holder's official site has some pretty interesting content, but something of note would be the new sections devoted to special items and events.
First, we have twitter icons that are released weekly. So far, only two have been released, featuring Touta and Yukihime, but more are coming out in the weeks ahead. Kuromaru should be released next.
When they're released, we'll be sure to have them available on our site, or you can check them out here.
First, we have twitter icons that are released weekly. So far, only two have been released, featuring Touta and Yukihime, but more are coming out in the weeks ahead. Kuromaru should be released next.
When they're released, we'll be sure to have them available on our site, or you can check them out here.
In addition to the icons, there's also a popularity poll for the Negima girls currently be hosted on the site. Fans are free to vote their favorite student of 3-A and they are free to cast one vote per day. The poll ends on October 31st.
Though it is still a little ways off until the end, Evangeline is in the lead at this time with 1308 votes, Nodoka following right behind with 1300. If you're interested in voicing your opinion of best girl, now is definitely the time.
You can vote here!
So, who do you think is the best girl? Let us know!
Though it is still a little ways off until the end, Evangeline is in the lead at this time with 1308 votes, Nodoka following right behind with 1300. If you're interested in voicing your opinion of best girl, now is definitely the time.
You can vote here!
So, who do you think is the best girl? Let us know!
October 3, 2017
Merchandise News: Merch Galore!
That's right, folks! There's been a a big surge of upcoming merch and a lot of it looks pretty interesting! Today, we'll be discussing a bit of what's coming out or has already hit shelves!
First, we have the Ken Akamatsu Art Book! Yes, you can finally own a book containing Akamatsu's various works of art over the years, including A.I. Love You, Love Hina, Mahou Sensei Negima, and UQ Holder! Whether it goes into art outside those series is unknown, but if you're a fan of the author, I certainly wouldn't miss it. This book is coming out October 5th.
Next is the UQ Holder Official Guide & Encyclopedia! While not many details have been shared about the book's contents, it should contain various info that was not present in the manga and I have been told it talks a bit more about the factions outside UQ Holder. This is coming out October 6th.
While the newest cover has yet to be revealed, the upcoming issue of Bessatsu Shonen Magazine will be printing and releasing an exclusive pactio card with the volume. This card is going to feature Kuromaru, but unlike the card that was just released, it'll feature the female version of the card! If you're one who collects the cards, you may not want to miss snagging one. The issue is set to release October 7th in Japan.
Lastly, we have special Negima/UQ Holder bookmarks being include in volumes of the manga as promotion for the anime. There are two different kinds, regular and stand-up kinds. We're still working on getting better pictures, but those are available in Japanese stores now.
There's a lot of great stuff coming out and we're excited! Are you looking forward to any of these? Planning on buying any? Please let us know!
First, we have the Ken Akamatsu Art Book! Yes, you can finally own a book containing Akamatsu's various works of art over the years, including A.I. Love You, Love Hina, Mahou Sensei Negima, and UQ Holder! Whether it goes into art outside those series is unknown, but if you're a fan of the author, I certainly wouldn't miss it. This book is coming out October 5th.
Next is the UQ Holder Official Guide & Encyclopedia! While not many details have been shared about the book's contents, it should contain various info that was not present in the manga and I have been told it talks a bit more about the factions outside UQ Holder. This is coming out October 6th.
While the newest cover has yet to be revealed, the upcoming issue of Bessatsu Shonen Magazine will be printing and releasing an exclusive pactio card with the volume. This card is going to feature Kuromaru, but unlike the card that was just released, it'll feature the female version of the card! If you're one who collects the cards, you may not want to miss snagging one. The issue is set to release October 7th in Japan.
Lastly, we have special Negima/UQ Holder bookmarks being include in volumes of the manga as promotion for the anime. There are two different kinds, regular and stand-up kinds. We're still working on getting better pictures, but those are available in Japanese stores now.
There's a lot of great stuff coming out and we're excited! Are you looking forward to any of these? Planning on buying any? Please let us know!
October 1, 2017
Series News: Re-Release Bonus Revealed!
If you remember correctly, for purchasing the first ten Negima Re-releases and sending in proof of purchase, you'd be sent a bonus item. Today, Ken Akamatsu revealed it to be an exclusive UQ Holder Fanbook. Though not a whole lot is known at this time, it was stated to be 40 pages and it will contain info that was not in the serial release. Hopefully, someone who earned it will fill us in with the info inside.
Did you earn it? Are you happy with the bonus? Let us known!
Did you earn it? Are you happy with the bonus? Let us known!
August 29, 2017
Negima News: Negima Volume 19 Re-release Cover Revealed!
If you aren't familiar with the re-releases, Negima's manga is being released once again in omnibus, featuring brand new covers with the new UQ Holder art style.
On the final cover is the immortal queen of ice and master of Negi, the Dark Evangel, Evangeline A.K. McDowell.
This volume will be released September 8th!
So, with that, all covers have been revealed. I would have quite enjoyed seeing the entire class in the new art style, but what was released looks great.
Are you happy about Evangeline appearing on the last cover? Which was your favorite?
On the final cover is the immortal queen of ice and master of Negi, the Dark Evangel, Evangeline A.K. McDowell.
This volume will be released September 8th!
So, with that, all covers have been revealed. I would have quite enjoyed seeing the entire class in the new art style, but what was released looks great.
Are you happy about Evangeline appearing on the last cover? Which was your favorite?
August 28, 2017
Merchandise News: Negima Blu-Ray BOX III Designs, Contents, & Bonuses Revealed
Boxes ! & II were revealed not too long ago and finally, we receive info the third and final box.
BOX III contains the Ala Alba and Another Wing OAD anime series, by Shaft, as well as the Negima! Anime FINAL movie. The CD's with songs pertaining to the series and movie. Also included is the Yue Extra Special OAD.
The images show the brand new artwork featured on the box and CD jacket.
The booklet is fully colored, gives a brief description about each episode and contains an interview with Akeno Watanabe and Yuki Matsuoka (the voice actresses of Chachamaru Karakuri and Evangeline A.K. McDowell).
It contains 11 pactio cards, some of which are now being released for the first time without the gold foil design.
The two CD's include songs and opening themes from the OAD series and movie.
Order bonuses were also revealed. Just as before, depending where you order the box, an exclusive item will be included. Each box gets its own exclusive set of store bonuses
BOX III contains the Ala Alba and Another Wing OAD anime series, by Shaft, as well as the Negima! Anime FINAL movie. The CD's with songs pertaining to the series and movie. Also included is the Yue Extra Special OAD.
The images show the brand new artwork featured on the box and CD jacket.
The booklet is fully colored, gives a brief description about each episode and contains an interview with Akeno Watanabe and Yuki Matsuoka (the voice actresses of Chachamaru Karakuri and Evangeline A.K. McDowell).
It contains 11 pactio cards, some of which are now being released for the first time without the gold foil design.
The two CD's include songs and opening themes from the OAD series and movie.
Order bonuses were also revealed. Just as before, depending where you order the box, an exclusive item will be included. Each box gets its own exclusive set of store bonuses
Sofmap: A4 Clear File
Gamers: Acrylic Keychain
Animate: Original Promotional Trading Card
Amiami: Phone Card
Chara-ani: B2 Tapestry
Neo-Wing: A4 Portrait
King e-SHOP: Negi & Class Pin Set (Students 20-31)
BOX III releases September 20th, 2017.
And with that, all boxes have been revealed! Wow, there's so many new items and these are quality box sets. I have to say, I'm a bit surprised the bulk of the seller's bonus items take art from the second anime series for this box rather than the OAD ones.
So, what do you think? Which box was your favorite? Are they worth the price?
Gamers: Acrylic Keychain
Animate: Original Promotional Trading Card
Amiami: Phone Card
Chara-ani: B2 Tapestry
Neo-Wing: A4 Portrait
King e-SHOP: Negi & Class Pin Set (Students 20-31)
BOX III releases September 20th, 2017.
And with that, all boxes have been revealed! Wow, there's so many new items and these are quality box sets. I have to say, I'm a bit surprised the bulk of the seller's bonus items take art from the second anime series for this box rather than the OAD ones.
So, what do you think? Which box was your favorite? Are they worth the price?
August 22, 2017
Merchandise News: Mahou Sensei Negima! Complete Blu-Ray BOX Bonuses Revealed
That's right! There's more bonuses to the anime boxes!
By ordering all three boxes, you might have earned a completely new bonus item. Check below to see what each item pictured above is and which retailer is offering it. They're listed from left-to-right.
Amazon Japan: Complete Volume Storage Box
SofMap: B2 Clear Poster
Gamers: B2 Fabric Poster (with design drawn by Ken Akamatsu)
Animate: Pactio Card Holder (design drawn by Ken Akamatsu)
King e-shop: B2 Tapestry (Design by Ken Akamatsu)
Whether other retailers will offer exclusive items of their own is yet to be known. Keep in mind these will only be available while supplies last and they are subject to change before their release. Each retailer may have different conditions to obtain these bonuses, so be sure to check them out!
We'll be sure to cover any more bonuses and news about BOX III when it comes out!
So, did you order the boxes? Which bonus do you think is the best?
By ordering all three boxes, you might have earned a completely new bonus item. Check below to see what each item pictured above is and which retailer is offering it. They're listed from left-to-right.
Amazon Japan: Complete Volume Storage Box
SofMap: B2 Clear Poster
Gamers: B2 Fabric Poster (with design drawn by Ken Akamatsu)
Animate: Pactio Card Holder (design drawn by Ken Akamatsu)
King e-shop: B2 Tapestry (Design by Ken Akamatsu)
Whether other retailers will offer exclusive items of their own is yet to be known. Keep in mind these will only be available while supplies last and they are subject to change before their release. Each retailer may have different conditions to obtain these bonuses, so be sure to check them out!
We'll be sure to cover any more bonuses and news about BOX III when it comes out!
So, did you order the boxes? Which bonus do you think is the best?
August 18, 2017
Negima News: Negima Volumes 17 & 18 Re-release Covers Revealed!
If you aren't familiar with the re-releases, Negima's manga is being released once again in omnibus, featuring brand new covers with the new UQ Holder art style.
On these covers, cheerleaders and members of Dekopin Rocket, Sakurako Shiina and Madoka Kugimiya!
These volumes will be released August 9th!
Remember, there's only one more volume left! As to who is on it is anyone's guess.
Did you like the two who appeared on these? Want to see anyone else on the final book?
On these covers, cheerleaders and members of Dekopin Rocket, Sakurako Shiina and Madoka Kugimiya!
These volumes will be released August 9th!
Remember, there's only one more volume left! As to who is on it is anyone's guess.
Did you like the two who appeared on these? Want to see anyone else on the final book?
July 25, 2017
Merchandise News: Negima Blu-ray BOX II Designs, Contents, & Bonuses Revealed
Negima's blu-ray BOX I released only a short time ago, but today, info on BOX II was released and it looks great.
BOX II contains the second anime series, Negima!?, by Shaft, and CD's with songs pertaining to it. It will also include the Spring and Summer OVA's.
The images show the brand new artwork featured on the box and CD jacket.
The booklet is fully colored, gives a brief description about each episode and contains an interview with Natsuko Kuwatani, Mamiko Noto and Sawa Ishige (the voice actresses of Yue Ayase, Nodoka Miyazaki and Haruna Saotome).
It contains 10 pactio cards, some of which are now being released for the first time without the gold foil design.
The three CD's feature remastered songs, both from the anime and the second set of character songs.
Order bonuses were also revealed. Just as before, depending where you order the box, an exclusive item will be included. Each box gets its own exclusive set of store bonuses.
BOX II contains the second anime series, Negima!?, by Shaft, and CD's with songs pertaining to it. It will also include the Spring and Summer OVA's.
The images show the brand new artwork featured on the box and CD jacket.
The booklet is fully colored, gives a brief description about each episode and contains an interview with Natsuko Kuwatani, Mamiko Noto and Sawa Ishige (the voice actresses of Yue Ayase, Nodoka Miyazaki and Haruna Saotome).
It contains 10 pactio cards, some of which are now being released for the first time without the gold foil design.
The three CD's feature remastered songs, both from the anime and the second set of character songs.
Order bonuses were also revealed. Just as before, depending where you order the box, an exclusive item will be included. Each box gets its own exclusive set of store bonuses.
Sofmap: A4 Clear File
Gamers: Acrylic Keychain
Animate: Original Promotional Trading Card
Amiami: Phone Card
Chara-ani: B2 Tapestry
Neo-Wing: A4 Portrait
King e-SHOP: Negi & Class Pin Set (Students 10-19)
BOX II releases August 9th, 2017.
Wow, so much here today. The bonuses are virtually the same, just new designs, as is the box.
What do you think of the box? Worth the price?
Gamers: Acrylic Keychain
Animate: Original Promotional Trading Card
Amiami: Phone Card
Chara-ani: B2 Tapestry
Neo-Wing: A4 Portrait
King e-SHOP: Negi & Class Pin Set (Students 10-19)
BOX II releases August 9th, 2017.
Wow, so much here today. The bonuses are virtually the same, just new designs, as is the box.
What do you think of the box? Worth the price?
June 03, 2017
Series News: UQ Holder/Negima Radio!
To amp the hype to UQ Holder's anime release, there will be UQ Holder Radio segments, featuring Yuuki Hirose and Matsyoka Yuki, the voices of Kuromaru and Touta respectively.
The hosts will discuss the appearance and future works of the series, along with the episode's selected guests.
The hosts will discuss the appearance and future works of the series, along with the episode's selected guests.
To kick off the show, they're combining characters of new and old. The guests for the first edition will be Akemi Kanda and Ai Nonaka, the voice actresses of Asuna and Konoka.
The first broadcast is due to come out in August.
Fans are allowed to send questions and messages to the voice actresses. You can do so here!
You can also find more info here.
Is this something that interests you? Excited to see the cast, new and old?
The first broadcast is due to come out in August.
Fans are allowed to send questions and messages to the voice actresses. You can do so here!
You can also find more info here.
Is this something that interests you? Excited to see the cast, new and old?
June 27, 2017
Negima News: Negima Volumes 15 & 16 Re-release Covers Revealed!
If you aren't familiar with the re-releases, many of the volumes from the Negima manga are getting new editions, featuring brand new covers with the new UQ Holder art style.
On these covers, we find reporter-extraordinaire, Kazumi Asakura, and the brains behind the "reverse Hikaru Genji" tactic, Misa Kakizaki!
These volumes will be released July 7th!
Wow! I have to say, it's a bit surprising to see Kakizaki, so who ends up next is anyone's guess.
Did you guess correctly? Have an idea who might appear next time?
On these covers, we find reporter-extraordinaire, Kazumi Asakura, and the brains behind the "reverse Hikaru Genji" tactic, Misa Kakizaki!
These volumes will be released July 7th!
Wow! I have to say, it's a bit surprising to see Kakizaki, so who ends up next is anyone's guess.
Did you guess correctly? Have an idea who might appear next time?
June 23, 2017
Merchandise News: Negima Anime Blu-ray BOX - Spring/Summer OVA's Announced and Exclusive Bonuses Revealed
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Blu-ray box sets, we have covered their contents before, so be sure to give it a look!
It was announced earlier that it was decided the Spring and Summer OVA's would be present in the Blu-ray release. They will be released in BOX II, along side with Shaft's first adaptation, Negima!?
With that, nearly all of Negima's anime will be receiving a Blu-ray release!
In other news, sample images for exclusive bonuses for BOX I have been released. We covered a few stores briefly before, but by ordering the box sets from specific stores, its own unique bonus item is included with it. Each box is going to get its own bonus item, so if you plan on ordering it, make sure you pick the seller with a bonus you want!
Sofmap: A4 Clear File
Gamers: Acrylic Keychain
Animate: Original Promotional Trading Card
Amiami: Phone Card
Chara-ani: B2 Tapestry
Neo-Wing: A4 Portrait
King e-SHOP: Negi & Class Pin Set (Negi and students 1-9)
Reminder: These bonuses are only for BOX I.
The designs of the bonuses are not completely finalized, so they may undergo change before the release.
It's interesting that the bulk of the merch used the original DVD designs, with no repeaters, but each item is different. With two more boxes to go and more bonuses, I wonder if cover designs will be repeated.
Which bonus do you like the most?
Huge thanks to minopop for letting us know the news! Be sure to continue checking for future updates and news!
Gamers: Acrylic Keychain
Animate: Original Promotional Trading Card
Amiami: Phone Card
Chara-ani: B2 Tapestry
Neo-Wing: A4 Portrait
King e-SHOP: Negi & Class Pin Set (Negi and students 1-9)
Reminder: These bonuses are only for BOX I.
The designs of the bonuses are not completely finalized, so they may undergo change before the release.
It's interesting that the bulk of the merch used the original DVD designs, with no repeaters, but each item is different. With two more boxes to go and more bonuses, I wonder if cover designs will be repeated.
Which bonus do you like the most?
Huge thanks to minopop for letting us know the news! Be sure to continue checking for future updates and news!
June 03, 2017
Negima News: Negima Volumes 13 & 14 Re-release Covers Revealed!
Energetic Yuuna and Normal-Girl Natsumi grace the two new covers this month! Do you find these two a surprise addition?
These volumes will be released June 9th!
There's not many more new covers coming out, so it's hard to say which pair will be featured next. I for one always welcome seeing the Negima girls in the new style!
Did you correctly predict these two appearing? Want to see someone specific on a cover in the future?
These volumes will be released June 9th!
There's not many more new covers coming out, so it's hard to say which pair will be featured next. I for one always welcome seeing the Negima girls in the new style!
Did you correctly predict these two appearing? Want to see someone specific on a cover in the future?
May 29, 2017
Merchandise News: Negima Blu-ray BOX I Designs and Contents Revealed
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Additional info regarding the BOX I of Negima's blu-ray release was revealed earlier today. We did a cover of these box sets before.
If you recall, BOX I contains the first anime series and CD's with songs pertaining to it.
The images show the brand new artwork featured on the box and CD jacket.
The booklet is fully colored, gives a brief description about each episode and contains an interview with Ken Akamatsu, Rina Sato and Ayami Kanda (the voice actesses of Negi Springfield and Asuna Kagurazaka), and an interview with the voice actress of Konoka Konoe, Ai Nonaka.
What's interesting is that though the cards were considered a reprint of the gold foil cards released before, the image instead shows cards lacking the actual gold foil design. Whether this changes in the future is up in the air.
The three CD's contain 39 song sand feature remastered songs, both from the original anime and the first set of character songs.
BOX I releases June 28th, 2017.
Do you guys like these new designs? Is it worth the price?
If you recall, BOX I contains the first anime series and CD's with songs pertaining to it.
The images show the brand new artwork featured on the box and CD jacket.
The booklet is fully colored, gives a brief description about each episode and contains an interview with Ken Akamatsu, Rina Sato and Ayami Kanda (the voice actesses of Negi Springfield and Asuna Kagurazaka), and an interview with the voice actress of Konoka Konoe, Ai Nonaka.
What's interesting is that though the cards were considered a reprint of the gold foil cards released before, the image instead shows cards lacking the actual gold foil design. Whether this changes in the future is up in the air.
The three CD's contain 39 song sand feature remastered songs, both from the original anime and the first set of character songs.
BOX I releases June 28th, 2017.
Do you guys like these new designs? Is it worth the price?
May 15, 2017
Merchandise News: A Closer Look into Negima Anime Blu-ray Releases
With these releasing in just a short time, we've decided to talk a bit more about these Blu-ray boxes and what they include. There's a lot to cover, so please bear with us!
Each set includes:
- A Newly Illustrated Designed Box
- CD jacket with a New Design by Ken Akamatsu
- And 1/3 of the Gold Foil Cards (2nd edition series)
(Keep in mind box art is not yet finalized and this is old box art)
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BOX I: Negima! Magister Negi Magi
Contains 5 blu-ray discs
Also includes 3 CD's |
BOX II: Negima!?
Contains 5 blu-ray discs
Also includes 3 CD's |
BOX III: Negima! OAD series
Contains 3 blu-ray discs
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While the boxes included primarily the same type of content, the bonus footages and booklets are certain to vary and may be worth checking out. If you missed the Gold Foil Pactio cards before, this may be your chance to get them, but you'd have to buy each box set.
Now, how much is this going to set you back?
Well, it's definitely not cheap. Retail prices:
BOXes I & II are each 29,160 JPY and BOX III is 18,360 JPY
But sure you didn't think that was all?
In addition to this, multiple sellers are also offer their own exclusive bonuses! (They sure know how to kill a collector's wallet, huh?)
Ami-Ami - offering a special phone card with each box,
Normal Version: BOX I: 23,320 JPY / BOX II: 23,320 JPY / BOX III: 14,680
Ami-Ami Bonus Version: BOX I: 24,620 JPY / BOX II: 24,620 / BOX III: 15,980
Animate - each box comes with promotional trading card
BOX I: 27,000 JPY / BOX II: 27,000 JPY / BOX III: 17,000 JPY
CD Japan - exclusive A4-size portrait per box
BOX I: 27,000 JPY / BOX II: 27,000 JPY / BOX III: 17,000 JPY
Now, how much is this going to set you back?
Well, it's definitely not cheap. Retail prices:
BOXes I & II are each 29,160 JPY and BOX III is 18,360 JPY
But sure you didn't think that was all?
In addition to this, multiple sellers are also offer their own exclusive bonuses! (They sure know how to kill a collector's wallet, huh?)
Ami-Ami - offering a special phone card with each box,
Normal Version: BOX I: 23,320 JPY / BOX II: 23,320 JPY / BOX III: 14,680
Ami-Ami Bonus Version: BOX I: 24,620 JPY / BOX II: 24,620 / BOX III: 15,980
Animate - each box comes with promotional trading card
BOX I: 27,000 JPY / BOX II: 27,000 JPY / BOX III: 17,000 JPY
CD Japan - exclusive A4-size portrait per box
BOX I: 27,000 JPY / BOX II: 27,000 JPY / BOX III: 17,000 JPY
Phew! There was a lot there, but I hope you're a bit more informed about the box sets. If there are any exclusive items from sellers we missed, let us know!
We'll release more info as it comes out, so stayed tuned!
So, do you guys think they're worth the price? Any of the exclusive items from shops more appealing?
We'll release more info as it comes out, so stayed tuned!
So, do you guys think they're worth the price? Any of the exclusive items from shops more appealing?
May 12, 2017
Negima News: Negima! Anime Blu-ray Box Set Announced. Gold Foil Pactio Card Reprints!
It was announced earlier today that Negima’s anime was slated for a blu-ray release in June (in Japan) in celebration of the UQ Holder anime release later in the year. This means the entirety of the anime that was released. The complete set will be separated into three volumes, the first being the original Negima! anime, the second box being Negima!?, and the third by the collection of OAD’s, which were previously released in a blu-ray box set.
The full set will include a CD set containing relevant songs to the series, such as the famous “Happy ☆ Material”. The box and CD sleeve will feature art, presumably featuring Ken’s new art style. Also included is a booklet containing new interviews and more. Lastly, the popular gold foil pactio cards that were previously released with Negima’s vol. 37 manga will be making a reappearance as a reprint and will be separated into the three volumes! Buying all the volumes will earn you an additional bonus item!
The full set will include a CD set containing relevant songs to the series, such as the famous “Happy ☆ Material”. The box and CD sleeve will feature art, presumably featuring Ken’s new art style. Also included is a booklet containing new interviews and more. Lastly, the popular gold foil pactio cards that were previously released with Negima’s vol. 37 manga will be making a reappearance as a reprint and will be separated into the three volumes! Buying all the volumes will earn you an additional bonus item!
Wow, they’re doing quite a bit to lead up to UQ Holder’s animated release, aren’t they? I know Negima’s anime wasn’t terribly popular among fans, but are you looking forward to this blu-ray box set release, even if it’s for the sake of the goodies it’s bundled with?
April 22, 2017
Negima News: Volume 11 & 12 Covers of Negima’s Manga Re-release Revealed!
Today, Ako and Akira were revealed to be the feature of volume 11 & 12′s covers for the series of re-releases for Negima’s manga. It seems that these are being released in pairs approximately once each month.
These volumes are set to release on May 9th.
If I recall correctly, there’s only supposed to be a set number of these, so it we may only get these new covers for a few more months, but it’s definitely interesting to see a colored version of the Negima cast in this new art style.
So, who do you think will show up next? Anyone you particularly want to see? Have a favorite so far?
These volumes are set to release on May 9th.
If I recall correctly, there’s only supposed to be a set number of these, so it we may only get these new covers for a few more months, but it’s definitely interesting to see a colored version of the Negima cast in this new art style.
So, who do you think will show up next? Anyone you particularly want to see? Have a favorite so far?
April 19, 2017
Negima News: Negima! Manga Re-releases Vol. 9 & 10 Covers Revealed
Many of the volumes from the Negima manga are getting re-releases featuring brand new covers with the new UQ Holder art style. Today, covers for volumes 9 & 10 were revealed and featured the martial artists Chao Lingshin and Ku Fei.
These books are going to be released on April 7th.
Which characters shall appear next?
These books are going to be released on April 7th.
Which characters shall appear next?
March 24, 2017
Negima News: Mahou Sensei Negima! is Getting a New Chapter!
You heard that right! After nearly five years since Negima came to a sad end, it was announced that Negima! is getting an additional chapter come March 15th, 2017 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine Vol. 15. School Rumble is also receiving an additional chapter in the same volume!
It’s a one-shot story, but it’s definitely cool to see the series make a return outside of UQ Holder.
It’s a one-shot story, but it’s definitely cool to see the series make a return outside of UQ Holder.
March 8th, 2017
Negima News: Negima! Manga Re-releases Vol. 7 & 8 Covers Revealed
Ken Akamatsu announced a little awhile ago that many of the volumes from the Negima manga were going to get re-releases featuring brand new covers with the new UQ Holder art style. They just released the new covers to volumes 7 and 8, featuring Ayaka and Chisame.
Volumes 9 & 10 are next, so we'll feature those as soon as they're released!
Volumes 9 & 10 are next, so we'll feature those as soon as they're released!
February 24, 2017