Showa Amerikana Gets New Trailer With Major Japanese Cast at gamescom ONL
The addition of a high-profile Japanese voice cast signals the game's ambitions to blend its alternate-history premise with the familiar star power of Japanese anime and game voice acting.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
At gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, NEKCOM Entertainment unveiled a new trailer for the action-adventure Showa Amerikana, set in an alternate 1980s where Japan conquered the United States. The video reveals that notable Japanese voice actors, including Hideo Ishikawa, Yoshitaka Otsuka, Hikaru Midorikawa, and Yoko Hikasa, are part of the cast. The game is slated for a 2026 release on PC via Steam and PS5.
The new Showa Amerikana trailer, shown during gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, confirms that the game's strange vision of an alternate 1980s America under Japanese rule will be voiced by some of the industry's most recognizable talents. Hideo Ishikawa, Yoshitaka Otsuka, Hikaru Midorikawa, and Yoko Hikasa are all on board for the adventure, which follows protagonist Chigusa Chocho as she travels through this bizarre world.
Developed by NEKCOM Entertainment and published by 4Divinity and 2P Games, Showa Amerikana is heading to PC via Steam and PS5 in 2026.
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