Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly Sets October 4 Date for Second Cour
Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly will return for its second cour on October 4, 2026, with a five-idol main visual, two new voice cast members, and an opening song by ILLIT.
What Was Announced
The official Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly website published a group of related announcements on September 3, 2026. The central news is a confirmed October 4 start for the anime’s second cour. This is the continuation of the split-cour television project, not a newly announced series or a restart of the first cour.
The announcement’s new main visual brings together the five members of Production Once More for the first time. It includes Asahi Araki, the newer member introduced in the story’s idol-world setting, alongside the existing lineup. The official notice describes the artwork as a brighter, more colorful gathering than the earlier teaser visual. It also leaves the story’s central countdown in place: Fuu and Rui’s magical power lasts for one year, and the sisters must keep their magic secret from everyone. Whether the new group visual signals a larger role for the five-idol unit is not yet confirmed, but it gives the second cour a clear ensemble identity.
Two additional characters and their voices were also confirmed. Yusuke Shirai will play Mucchi, a resident of the magical country Felix Star and the chair of the committee organizing the Magic Festival. Yuko Natsuyoshi will play Shiromofu, a fluffy creature from Felix Star known for its cute appearance and “kyuu” cry. The official cast announcement includes comments from both actors, but it does not disclose a full episode-by-episode role or a detailed outline for the second cour.
The music announcement adds a prominent international pop connection. ILLIT will perform the new opening theme, “Swingin’ Magic,” while the character unit LuluttoLilly will perform the ending theme “Dream À La Mode.” “Swingin’ Magic” is scheduled for release on music streaming services at midnight on September 21, 2026. The official credits list SHINKUNG and Junhyuk as producers, with Kanata Okajima, SHINKUNG, and Junhyuk credited for the song’s writing. The ending song is performed by Konpeto Lilly and Mashu Lulu, the two in-story idol personas voiced by Mei Tachibana and Nao Ojika.
Why It Matters
The timing turns a broad “the series will continue” expectation into a usable release plan. Fans now have three separate dates to follow: the digital arrival of the new opening song, the Japanese television premiere, and the subsequent weekly broadcasts on additional channels. That matters for a split-cour show because the gap between cours can otherwise make the return feel indefinite.
The new cast members also point to a specific expansion of the setting rather than a simple return to the sisters’ everyday routine. Mucchi is connected to a major festival in Felix Star, while Shiromofu is tied to the magical world’s more whimsical side. The official material does not say how central those characters will become. Still, their roles could give the second cour more room to move between idol performance, magical-world rules, and the sisters’ relationship without treating the fantasy setting as background decoration.
The ILLIT opening is another meaningful detail because it continues the collaboration established by the first cour’s “Bubee.” The new song places the anime’s second-cour rollout alongside a separately dated music release, giving international fans something to track even before the episodes arrive. It should not be read as confirmation of overseas distribution, however: an artist’s global profile and an anime’s licensing territory are separate matters.
Context for International Fans
The second-cour announcement confirms Japanese broadcast slots, but the listed times are Japan Standard Time (JST), and two of them use late-night notation that crosses into the following calendar day. The schedule is:
| Broadcaster | Japanese schedule | UTC reference |
|---|---|---|
| TOKYO MX | Sunday, October 4, 10:30 p.m. JST | 1:30 p.m. UTC, October 4 |
| ABC TV | Sunday, October 4, 12:40 a.m. JST | 3:40 p.m. UTC, October 4 |
| TV Aichi | Sunday, October 4, 1:20 a.m. JST | 4:20 p.m. UTC, October 4 |
| BS NTV | Monday, October 5, 12:30 a.m. JST | 3:30 p.m. UTC, October 5 |
| AT-X | Thursday, October 8, 8:30 p.m. JST | 11:30 a.m. UTC, October 8 |
Those conversions are provided to make the Japanese schedule easier to follow; the official broadcaster remains the authority if a time changes. The official on-air page currently lists Japanese streaming services for the first cour, including ABEMA, FOD, Prime Video, U-NEXT, and Bandai Channel, and notes that service timing can differ by provider. The second-cour notices cited here do not identify an overseas distributor, a country-specific platform, or a second-cour streaming timetable. International availability, English subtitles, and regional access therefore remain not yet confirmed in the primary sources reviewed for this report.
The official website links to Bandai Namco Filmworks’ YouTube channel, but that link alone is not a promise that the second cour will be available in every country. Fans outside Japan should check the official on-air page and the licensed platform listings for their territory instead of assuming that the Japanese broadcast schedule equals a worldwide simulcast.
What Happens Next
The first concrete checkpoint is September 21, when “Swingin’ Magic” is scheduled to reach music streaming services at 12:00 a.m. JST. The next is October 4, when the second cour begins on TOKYO MX, ABC TV, and TV Aichi, followed by BS NTV on October 5 and AT-X on October 8. The official site says broadcast times can change, so those listings should be rechecked close to the premiere.
For international viewers, the most important missing update is a territory-specific distribution notice. The official site may add second-cour streaming information to its on-air page, while Bandai Namco Filmworks’ official channels may provide episode or promotional video details. Until such information appears, the confirmed story is the Japanese broadcast plan, not a global release schedule.
Sources
- Official second-cour announcement — confirms the October 4 start date, five-member main visual, and Japanese broadcast times.
- Official additional cast announcement — confirms Yusuke Shirai as Mucchi and Yuko Natsuyoshi as Shiromofu.
- Official theme-song announcement — confirms ILLIT’s “Swingin’ Magic,” the ending song, credits, and September 21 release timing.
- Official on-air and streaming page — lists Japanese broadcasters and the first-cour streaming services, with the site’s scheduling caveat.
- Official series homepage — source page for the official representative artwork used as the thumbnail.
Information was checked on September 6, 2026, 5:59 AM JST.
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