Following the previous issues, the fourth part of our “Mako and Mirror” contributor interviews features three talented writers who were also included in the “Nagoya SF Anthology.” In connection with that, Nana Nanana, who was interviewed in the previous issue, also makes a return appearance.

Hiraya-sensei, whose “Rental Shop Oyō” series and “Hyakuya / Hyakki Yakōchō” series have both reached their final volumes. Based on his appearance on the OBC Radio Osaka program “Osaka Geidai Sky Campus,” we explore his work and thoughts from a variety of angles.

This time, our port of call is Kingsport. I visited my old laboratory at the local university. When I had my old acquaintance John Carter (a 4th-generation descendant of that famous protagonist) let me read his latest report...
(Note: Kingsport is also a famous setting in the Cthulhu Mythos.)

“Prelude to the Grand Finale, Parts 1–5”

Beginning with a discussion about Kusumi among the administrators of the universe, it covers Marie's precognitive abilities, the limitations of the Galactic Intelligence Ministry's Supercluster Division, the story of another Kusumi Tadasu, and a tale of a resident from a neighboring galaxy whom Kusumi's crew once saved coming back to seek help...

A journey of hardship and adventure from Earth to Titan. Passing the midway point, while Tijili's progressing illness remains a concern, conservative environmentalist extremists finally extend their tentacles...

This is the 20th anime review by “Maigo@Okayama,” an anime-loving guy who talks freely and passionately about his favorite anime. The titles featured this time are as follows:

“Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers”, “I'm Quitting Heroing”

“The Solitary Space War (Hitoribocchi no Uchuu Sensou)”

“Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Season 2 Ended)”

“KADO: The Right Answer”, “The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya”

“Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (Completed)”

“Ghost in the Shell: Arise”, “Sweet Reincarnation”, “Angel Beats!”

This time, only the “Fall 2026 Anime” is featured (sweat;)