Fall 2026 brings two mahou shoujo anime with distinct atmospheres. One title features a death game filled with suspicion, while the other offers a heartwarming story about two sisters.
2. Magical Girl Raising Project: Restart
Magical Girl Raising Project Restart (Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku Restart) is the sequel to the anime *Magical Girl Raising Project*, which aired in Fall 2016. The anime premiered on October 5, 2026, and adapts the second and third volumes of the light novel series by Asari Endō.
In Season 2, sixteen magical girls enter a new world that resembles a video game. They must work together to survive. However, one of the participants is secretly the Demon King, making it difficult for the magical girls to trust one another.
SynergySP has replaced Lerche as the animation studio, and Hiroyuki Hashimoto is back as director. If you like mahou shoujo with elements of death games and mystery, this series is definitely worth watching.
1. Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly Cour 2
Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly Part 2 (Mahou no Shimai Lulutto Lilly Part 2) is the second season of Studio Pierrot’s original anime, which has been airing since Spring 2026. Season 2 premiered on October 4, 2026. This anime is the sixth title in the Pierrot Magical Girl Series.
The story centers on Fuu and Rui Nonoyama, two sisters whose relationship is beginning to fray. Both gain magical powers and transform into adult idols named Lilly and Lulu. However, they do not know each other’s true identities.
Season 2 introduces two new alien characters: Mucchi and Shiromofu. The girl group ILLIT performs the opening theme song, “Swingin’ Magic.” Bandai Namco Filmworks is streaming the series on its official YouTube channel with a variety of subtitle options.
