The 'Newtype x Animate 40th Anniversary Project' will be held starting October 9! Exhibitions of the history of the 'Newtype' magazine and a talk show with Mr. Hiroshi Nagano of 'Five Star Story' will be held. Details can be found here. Aichi Corporation will hold the 'Newtype x Animate 40th Anniversary Project' starting October 9, 2026. At Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, from October 9 to October 15, the exhibition 'The 40-Year History of Newtype' will be held. The exhibition will display cover illustrations that have colored the 40-year history of 'Newtype' and rare commemorative calligraphy.

In addition, the design of the 'Five Star Story' 40th anniversary posters displayed at stations in Tokyo will be gathered for the first time. Also, a talk show with the author of 'Five Star Story', Mr. Hiroshi Nagano, will be held, and the 'Newtype' magazine, which will be the 500th issue, will be released with a new illustration of 'Bungo Stray Dogs' by Mr. Shuji Hayashi. In addition, a campaign to give 'Newtype' cover postcards as a gift when purchasing the magazine and books will be held, and goods using the attractive cover illustrations of the 'Newtype' 40th anniversary will be sold. The Gralette collaboration will also be held. Please check the details of each event below. 1) 'The 40-Year History of Newtype' Exhibition Period: October 9, 2026 - October 15, 2026 Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, in front of the large monitor on the 1st floor Content: Special release of cover illustrations that have colored the history of 'Newtype'. Rare commemorative calligraphy given to commemorate the 40th anniversary of 'Newtype' will also be displayed. In addition, during the same period, the designs of the posters displayed at stations in Tokyo to commemorate the 40th anniversary of 'Five Star Story' will be publicly displayed on the walls of the north building of Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, from the 1st to 2nd floors. This is the first time all poster designs will be gathered. Please enjoy it together with the history of 'Newtype'. 2) 'Five Star Story' 40th Anniversary Talk Show Date and Time: January 17, 2027, 2:00 PM opening / 3:00 PM start Location: Animate Theater (B2F of Animate Ikebukuro Main Store) Ticket: 7,700 yen (tax included) * All seats are reserved, with a gift. Gift details: T-shirt (unisex L size / Newtype August 2010 issue cover) Ticket sales schedule: <Lottery application> September 10, 2026 10:00 AM - September 27, 2026 11:59 PM <Winners announcement> September 30, 2026 △ Gift with ticket: T-shirt 3) 'Newtype' Animate Limited Edition Release date: October 9, 2026 Sales locations: All Animate stores Content: The 'Newtype' magazine, which will reach the 500th issue, will be released as an Animate limited edition. The cover is a new illustration of 'Bungo Stray Dogs' by Mr. Shuji Hayashi. - Ends when stock runs out. - The limited edition is different from the regular edition only in the cover. The articles are the same as the regular edition. 4) 'Newtype' Magazine and Book Purchase Memorial Campaign Period: October 9, 2026 - November 8, 2026 Location: All Animate stores, Animate online shop Content: For each purchase of a qualifying product including the 'Newtype' magazine, a gift will be given. Gift content: 'Newtype' cover postcard (3 types in total) - Gifts cannot be selected. 5) 'Newtype' Collaboration Goods Release date: Scheduled to be released starting October 9, 2026 Sales locations: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, Animate online shop Content: Goods using the attractive cover illustrations of the 'Newtype' 40th anniversary will be sold. Details will be announced later. <Goods lineup> - Trading CoLotta (Five Star Story, New Century Evangelion / Evangelion New Theatrical Edition, Bungo Stray Dogs) - T-shirt (Five Star Story) 6) 'Newtype' x Gralette Sales locations: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, Animate Gralette Animate Street Store Content: Gralette and icing cookies featuring the cover illustrations of 'Five Star Story' and 'Bungo Stray Dogs' that were used as 'Newtype' covers will be sold. Details will be announced later. - The content may be changed, postponed, or canceled due to various circumstances. Please note in advance. Copyright (C) KADOKAWA CORPORATION 2026 (C) EDIT Related URL Newtype x Animate 40th Anniversary Project (Animate 40th Anniversary Event Page) 'Five Star Story' 40th Anniversary Memorial Talk Show Ticket Sales Page 'Newtype' Magazine and Book Purchase Memorial Campaign Monthly Newtype Official Site What is 'Newtype'? A comprehensive anime magazine that has connected fans and works around the world. It features the latest anime information, interviews and dialogues with various creators and voice actors, and other must-see information for anime fans. The 'Five Star Story' by Mr. Hiroshi Nagano, which is serialized in the magazine, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026, and has been published in Korean, Italian, French, and English editions, among others, and is popular worldwide.

Newtype x Animate 40th Anniversary Project

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