New Anime "EXCEEDS"
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance
Overview
The aggressive keywords in the title—"Gun," “Blaze,” and “Vengeance"—signal that a harder, more intense revenge drama will join the series’ traditional themes of bonds and friendship.
In contrast to the Time-Space Administration Bureau’s universe-scale peacekeeping of previous entries, this work focuses on planetary-scale survival and an urgent military response against “invasive species.”
World Setting
The Fight Against Invasive Alien Species
Thirty years ago, the world nearly perished when “invasive alien species” suddenly appeared.
Humanity established the United Nations Dangerous Organisms Investigation Agency “EXCEEDS” to counter this threat and has barely managed to maintain safety, but the world remains perpetually on the brink of extinction.
A Story of Old and New Generations
The legendary mages (Nanoha and her companions) who experienced the catastrophe 30 years ago, and the new generation (Shiina and others) living in the collapsed world that followed. Amidst the sharing and clashing over the “value of magic,” the series’ recurring theme of “inheritance” takes a new form.
Main Characters
New Generation Characters
Shiina Kuze
A hunter who exterminates invasive species, living on a remote island in the Far Eastern island nation of “Mizuho.” While she longs for a quiet life with her younger sister Setsuna, she is drawn into a harsh destiny.
Voice Actor: (To be announced)
Nautica Lin
A 22-year-old woman passionate about her career in public relations. By conducting an interview with “Hayate Yagami,” she bridges the established characters and the new chapter’s narrative.
Voice Actor: (To be announced)
Shiori Aizawa / Towa
Girls who seek strength to survive. Their drama unfolds as they strive to find something precious amid harsh circumstances.
Voice Actor: (To be announced)
Legendary Mages (Returning)
Nanoha Takamachi
Voice Actor: Yukari Tamura
Returning as a legendary mage who lived through the catastrophe 30 years ago. The face of the series.
Fate T. Harlaown
Voice Actor: Nana Mizuki
How she will be involved in the new generation’s story alongside Nanoha is a point of keen interest.
Production Staff
| Role | Name/Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original Creator & Screenplay | Masaki Tsuzuki | The creator of the series |
| Director | Takayuki Hamana | Directed A’s among other installments; understands the series deeply |
| Original Character Design | Shuichi Kawakami | Responsible for the visual foundation of the new series |
| Character Design | Kazunari Niigaki | A central figure supporting the series’ animation for many years |
| Animation Production | Seven Arcs | The studio that has produced the series throughout its history |
Vengeance and Reconciliation
The keyword “Vengeance.” What will it bring to the series’ traditional “Befriending” pattern of reconciliation through overwhelming force?
- Who or what is the target of vengeance?
- How will Nanoha and her companions break the cycle?
- Will the new generation choose the same path as the legendary mages?
How the theme of “inheritance” woven throughout the series will manifest in EXCEEDS is the most compelling question.
Social Media Response
Reactions at Announcement
- Teaser visual reveal (October 1, 2025) → Immediately trending
- AnimeJapan 2026 participation announcement → 323 reposts, 687 likes
- Rapid growth in followers and impressions on the official X account
How the hard-edged theme of “Vengeance” will be portrayed within the “magical girl” framework, and how the established “befriending” pattern will evolve—active discussion continues on social media.
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