The Japanese animation studio, Shaft, is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a bang, and they are highlighting two of their most popular anime, *Madoka Magica* and the *Monogatari* series for a new exhibition called Madogatari.
Many writers of popular anime and light novels got their start in the world of adult video games. How does their experience translate across different media, and what is the secret to their success?
Ume Aoki will hold her first solo exhibit this fall at the Mori Art Museum in Ueno, Tokyo. The “Ume Aoki Exhibition” will run for 10 days, from Oct. 3–12.
Sweets maker AniSugar held a booth at AnimeJapan 2015. AniSugar sells online cakes of characters from popular series including *Madoka Magica* and *Monogatari*.
The 66th Sapporo Snow Festival will begin in Sapporo, Hokkaido on Feb. 5. It will last seven days, until Feb. 11. *Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion* is collaborating with this traditional event. It has been confirmed that an ice sculpture of the character Kyubey will be created at the event.
Known for *Hidamari Sketch*, *Madoka Magica*, and other series, popular illustrator and manga artist Ume Aoki’s first solo exhibit, titled “Aoki Ume Exhibit,” has been confirmed.
The limited edition items “Puella Magi Madoka Magica Witch Pin Collection” and “Puella Magi Madoka Magica Soul Gem Candle Set” will go on sale in late December from Luxent.
The smartphone app *Puella Magi Madoka Magica Fone* that became popular for realizing an unprecedented form of entertainment has finally released on iPhone.