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SHAFT Working On Prism Nana OVA Series

Written By Samantha Ferreira

First, there was Madoka Magica. Now, it’s time for Prism Nana to shine!

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Earlier today, SHAFT announced that they will produce a Magical Suite Prism Nana OVA series. The title will run for seven episodes, using what SHAFT calls a “Star System.” Basically, different directors, writers, and animators will be given a degree of freedom to bring the world of Prism Nana to life.

The confirmed cast includes:

  • Kotone Oribe/Aqua Nana: Eri Kitamura (Angel Beats!, Last Exile)
  • Itaru Washioka/Heat Nana: Suzuko Mimori (Kamisama Kiss, Yuki Yuna Is A Hero)
  • Asuka Asagi/Earth Nana: Asami Imai (Steins;Gate, Noragami)
  • Mako Hiragi/Eleki Nana: Chika Anzai (Chaika – The Coffin Princess, Sound! Euphonium)

The opening theme will be performed by Daisy x Daisy.

This isn’t the first time that fans have had a chance to meet Prism Nana. The franchise, which features character designs by light novel illustrator Kantoku, was first announced on August 1, 2012. A short promo teaser was released shortly afterwards.

This was followed by a series of seven pilot shorts, which were released from September 2012 through April 2013.

Last month, SHAFT noted that plans to fully animate Prism Nana were in motion, though today presents the firm confirmation of a full OVA.

Source: Animate

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Samantha Ferreira

Samantha Ferreira is Anime Heraldโ€™s founder and editor-in-chief. A Rhode Island native, Samantha has been an anime fan since 1992, and an active member of the anime press since 2002, when she began working as a reviewer for Anime Dream. She launched Anime Herald in 2010, and continues to oversee its operations to this day. Outside of journalism, Samantha actively studies the history of the North American anime fandom and industry, with a particular focus on the 2000s anime boom and bust. Sheโ€™s a huge fan of all things Sakura Wars, and maintains series fansite Combat Revue Review when she has free time available. When not in the Anime Herald Discord, Samantha can typically be found on Bluesky.

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