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Kadokawa has revealed the cover for volume 7 of A Certain Dark Side Item (Toaru Anbu no Item), with a Japanese release reported for October 9, 2026. The October 2 report also outlines a plot involving ITEM pursuing a wanted target and a separate conflict tied to Mugino Shizuri’s family. Volume-specific details come from reporting rather than a located Kadokawa catalog page.

When does A Certain Dark Side Item volume 7 come out?

Noisy Pixel reported on October 2, 2026, that the Japanese edition of volume 7 is scheduled for October 9, 2026. The report does not establish availability of a translated edition or confirm retailer listings. A reference bibliography gives the same date and lists ISBN 978-4-04-952405-5, but that bibliographic information should be checked against an official Kadokawa product page before relying on it.

Noisy Pixel report (October 2, 2026) · Reference bibliography

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What is on the volume 7 cover?

The cover reveal was reported by Noisy Pixel, but the available source details do not describe the cover’s artwork or identify who appears on it. The report is the basis for the reveal; a volume-7 listing from Kadokawa was not available to independently confirm the cover.

Who wrote and illustrated volume 7?

The report credits Kazuma Kamachi as writer and Nilitsu and Kiyotaka Haimura as illustrators. The official Dengeki Bunko page for volume 5 lists the same series contributors, but it confirms prior-volume credits rather than volume 7’s metadata.

What is the plot of A Certain Dark Side Item volume 7?

According to the October 2 report, ITEM attempts to capture a wanted target alive, but an outside group kills the target before the capture is complete. The story also features a parallel conflict involving Mugino Shizuri’s family and a criminal organization. These are reported plot details, not a full synopsis from the publisher.

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Where can you watch the A Certain Dark Side Item anime?

The same report says the anime adaptation is due on October 9, 2026. It does not name a broadcaster, streaming service, or regional distributor, so viewing availability cannot be determined from the available details. Check an official anime announcement or local service listings for your territory.

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