Don’t Let the “Cute Girls” Look Fool You! Kana Hishikawa on Bringing Chobi Hanano to Life in “A Certain Dark Item”

Kyodo News · Animate Times · 2026-11-08 23:00 UTC

The “A Certain” franchise, born from the legendary light novel collaborations between author Kazuma Kamachi and illustrator Haimura Kiyotaka, has become a global powerhouse. From the original “A Certain Magical Index” to fan-favorite spin-offs like “A Certain Scientific Railgun” and “A Certain Scientific Accelerator,” the series has a rich history of anime adaptations. Now, since the Fall 2026 season, the spotlight has shifted to “A Certain Dark Item” (Written by Kazuma Kamachi, Illustrated by Niritsu).

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