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Aniplex released the second character promotional video for Fate/EXTRA Record on October 15, focusing on the Masters and Servants of the enemy faction that players will fight in the Moon Holy Grail War. The video, titled RIVAL's SIDE, introduces Shinji Matou, Alice, Run Ru-kun, Julius B. Harwey, Dan Blackmore, Monji Gatou, Leonardo B. Harwey, Rani VIII, and Rin Tohsaka, along with the Servants who fight alongside them. Aniplex also announced a special hands-on event in Tokyo on November 7 and 8, where participants can play a broader portion of the game than in previous demos. Each 90-minute session invites 30 people by lottery, and attendees receive a not-for-sale clear file featuring the key visual. The game launches January 28 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. The standard edition is priced at 8,910 yen including tax. Pre-release promotion includes a fan kit and seven planned updates.
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Seven Seas announced six new licenses on Wednesday, five manga and one novel series, all scheduled for 2027. The titles are Ushiyama-san, Mouse Royale, This World is Worth Fighting For, The Duke is Obsessed with the Vicious Omega, My House Cat Became the World's Strongest?!, and Alice, All the Way to Outer Space. Release dates run from June through August 2027.
Oct 6
The digital distribution service Number Nine has started handling Touhou Project derivative works under official permission from Team Shanghai Alice. Works that mix in derivative content from other properties are not eligible. A campaign tied to the launch pays creators up to 85% instead of the usual 75%, applied through the end of March 2027. New registrations are accepted from October 2, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Oct 6
Kagura Games and MangaGamer released the Steam version of Alice Soft's Sengoku Rance, the region conquest simulation RPG from 2006 and the seventh Rance entry. The Steam release supports the Japanese interface and subtitles. Its store page is not set to an adults-only rating, so adult content may have been cut from the version sold on Steam; a patch is distributed on the Kagura Games website. It is 20 percent off, 2,024 yen, until October 16.
Oct 5
Regista released a free demo for the Nintendo Switch version of the exploration adventure game Alice in Wonder Underland on October 1. A sale runs alongside it, dropping the price to 980 yen including tax, 60 percent off the 2,480 yen regular price. Demo save data carries over to the full game. The game is also available on PC via Steam.
Oct 5
Kagura Games began distributing AliceSoft's Sengoku Rance on Steam on October 2, 2026, and the 2006 region-conquest strategy game has drawn about 350 user reviews with 94 percent rated positive, a Very Positive standing at the time of writing. It also recorded a peak concurrent player count near 2,100, according to SteamDB. Roughly 55 percent of reviews come from Simplified Chinese users and 21 percent from English users, while Japanese reviews are about 5 percent, per the Steam Scout analysis tool. The release is a general-audience edition with sexual content modified for Steam, though a patch sold alongside restores the adult elements. AliceSoft's localization partner Kagura Games has already announced plans to bring Rance 9 Helman Revolution, Rance 03 Leazas Fallen, and Rance 01 + 02 to the platform.
Oct 5
BookLive announced on October 1 that its Crossfolio Publishing service will distribute Touhou Project derivative fan comics as commercial e-books with the approval of original creator Team Shanghai Alice. Submissions opened the same day and cover book-format works including comics, illustration collections, novels, picture books, and photo books. Creators receive up to a 75 percent royalty rate, raised to 80 percent for the first year on works registered by November 3.
Oct 3
Developer Blink Hydrate opened the Steam store page for the yuri visual novel ALICE=NULL on September 23. The game is planned for PC via Steam with Japanese subtitle support, though the release date is undecided. Alice is a girl who summons a demon and has two days left to name her wish; the demon will grant it in exchange for her soul. Charlotte is the demon who collects beautiful souls, is easily deceived, and thinks Alice is cute. The Steam version is being produced from a build made for GMTK Game Jam 2026 under the countdown theme. Blink Hydrate's earlier title Deadly Heart Gambit, released in March 2025, had 90 percent positive reviews from 107 user reviews on Steam at the time of the earlier reporting. A game jam version that acts as a demo is available on itch.io without Japanese support.
Oct 3
Kagura Games and MangaGamer announced on September 24 that the Steam version of Sengoku Rance will launch on October 2. AliceSoft developed the original game, which came out in 2006 as the seventh entry in the Rance series. The story follows protagonist Rance and his partner Sill as they visit the eastern country called JAPAN, where Rance becomes a provincial lord and fights to unify the realm. Players manage territory, armies, and generals in a region conquest simulation, with turn-based tactical battles and branching story events. Recruitable generals each have unique abilities and personal scenarios, and the game supports repeated playthroughs with carried-over elements. The Steam release is planned with a Japanese interface and subtitles. Kagura Games' social media account lists October 2, while the Steam store page lists October 1, a difference attributed to time zone factors.
Sep 18
Alice Glint will release a 1/7 scale figure of High Elf Archer from Goblin Slayer II in June 2027, sculpted from the deadly battle with goblins in the anime's first season. The figure reproduces her damaged clothing and the longbow she grips, stands about 160mm with base, and is sculpted by Ponzu with Sparrow. The standard edition is 25,850 yen, the AmiAmi limited edition 26,400 yen.
Sep 17
Shanghai Alice Reprise published a statement on its official X account about generative AI use in Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, the remake released September 10 for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Windows. The studio says the title uses commercially available assets and partially uses AI features built into production tools, with staff finishing the work. The Steam discussion board holds 118 comments on the question.
Sep 15
Publisher 2P Games announced on September 14 that Hanamiriro's Alice Nation launches October 15 local time, which is October 16 in Japan. The narrative card game is coming to PC via Steam, supports Japanese display and subtitles, and is priced at $7.99 with a 10 percent discount for 14 days from release. A demo is available now.
Sep 10
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, developed by Shanghai Alice Reprise and released by Alliance Arts on September 10, 2026, drew 1,732 Steam reviews within half a day, 98 percent of them positive, for an Overwhelmingly Positive rating. Steam Scout data shows 41.58 percent of reviews in English and 28.73 percent in Simplified Chinese, with positive rates of 99 percent and 98 percent.
Sep 9
Shanghai Alice Reprise representative JYUNYA announced on September 9 that the Classic version included with Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic supports transferring replays and save data from the original 2002 release of Touhou Koumakyou. The compatible data comes from version 1.02h of the original game. JYUNYA stated that all replays and save data can be carried over, despite the Classic version being a separately reproduced title. The Classic version also adds a replay fast-forward function and a key configuration option to select the confirm button, a change made with console versions in mind. Alliance Arts released Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam on September 10. The standard edition costs 1,990 yen, while the deluxe edition costs 2,966 yen and includes a digital sound player app. The New Classic version features recreated graphics and music, with all BGM arranged by ZUN. The Classic version reproduces the 2002 game as faithfully as possible, including its user interface and character portraits.
Sep 5
Krachware, an independent circle, released a demo for the dark fairy-tale horror adventure game "Don't Return to Wonderland" on Steam on September 5, 2026 at 19:00. The pixel-art 2D game, inspired by "Alice in Wonderland," is scheduled for full release on Steam in 2026 and supports Japanese and English. The demo covers from the story's beginning through the first half of the second stage and offers roughly two hours of gameplay. Players explore forests and dollhouses, solve puzzles and gimmicks that use mysterious powers, face a boss battle at the end of the stage, and play mini-games at an amusement park. The protagonist, Alice, guided by her best friend, the Cheshire Cat named Chie, journeys to save a broken-down Wonderland, which hides a dark story behind its cute exterior. The game includes scenes where eerie rabbit-headed figures pursue Alice, and moments where she suffers cruel fates due to player actions. All pixel art, illustrations, and UI were created by the author, avoiding pre-made assets, with hand-drawn animation and Japanese voice acting.
Sep 4
Team Shanghai Alice, the circle behind the Touhou Project, reminded fans on September 4 that publicly releasing the endings of the original games is prohibited under its derivative works guidelines, just days before the September 10 launch of the remake Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic. The reminder came via the official Shanghai Alice Reprise X account, which posted links to the Guidelines for Posting to Video Distribution Services and the Touhou Project Derivative Works Guidelines. These guidelines were not changed for this release, but they explicitly list acts of publicly releasing original game endings as prohibited. Under the video distribution guidelines, streaming by individual players is generally treated as fan activity and faces no major restrictions, yet the ending restriction still applies. Players who plan to stream or post Let's Play videos are advised to keep ending segments out of their broadcasts or cut them through editing. The remake updates the 2002 Windows Touhou Koumakyou with high-resolution graphics, fully rearranged music by series creator ZUN, a new Life Infinite Mode for less experienced players, and a Classic Version that reproduces the original game. The game launches September 10 on PC via Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Aug 20
Alice Hirose will star in the Prime Original drama Please Save My Earth, the live-action adaptation of Saki Hiwatari's sci-fi shoujo manga. Takahiro Miki directs. The series streams worldwide on Prime Video in fall 2027. Hirose plays Mokuren, a moon base team member holding the story's secrets.
Aug 14
Shanghai Alice Fantasy Band, the doujin circle behind the Touhou Project series, announced on August 13 that it will revise the prices of its works. At event sales, all game titles will be sold for 1,500 yen and all music CDs for 1,000 yen. The summer new release "Reichou Shineki Kyou" will also be distributed for 1,000 yen. ZUN, the circle's founder, said on X that prices had been kept unchanged until now, but production costs have reached their limit, and asked for understanding. Starting September 1, retail prices will also change: games will cost 1,600 yen (excluding tax), music CDs 1,200 yen (excluding tax), and "Yougakudan no Rekishi 1" will be set at 1,400 yen (excluding tax). The announcement was made via ZUN's X account and a post on the Touhou Project news site. The price revision affects past works as well as new ones, marking a shift after a long period of stable pricing.
Aug 8
ABEMA will broadcast 10 Disney classic films for free starting August 8, 2026. The lineup includes 'Snow White,' 'Cinderella,' 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'Mulan,' 'Lady and the Tramp,' '101 Dalmatians,' 'Alice in Wonderland,' 'Peter Pan,' 'Winnie the Pooh: Special Edition,' and 'High School Musical: The Movie.' During the summer vacation period from August 8 to 18, one work airs twice daily at 3 PM and 8 PM. A second run follows September 19 to 27.
Jul 27
Anime News Network published the weekly roundup of North American anime and manga releases for July 19-25, 2026. The list includes 43 print manga volumes, 5 anime Blu-ray titles, and 10 digital manga releases, with Viz Media leading the slate of publishers.
Jul 16
Alice Hirose and Yuto Sano, who co-star in Toy Story 5, posted a two-shot on X recreating the poses of their characters Lily Pad and Smarty Pants. Hirose widened her eyes and raised her mouth corners; Sano stuck out his chin and looked upward. Hirose called the post their 'all-out effort.' Fans responded with comments praising the fidelity and humor of the recreation.
Jul 13
Colopl is running a collaboration between the smartphone game Alice Gear Aegis and the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance from July 13 to August 3, 2026. The event includes an original episode supervised by series creator Masaki Tsuzuki, free playable characters Shiina Kuse and Nanoha Takamachi, free costumes, and various scouts. A Twitter campaign offers autographed shikishi boards.
Jul 7
Colopl's mobile game Alice Gear Aegis will hold a collaboration event with the new television anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance from July 13, 2026. The anime began airing on July 4 on TOKYO MX and BS11. Pre-campaign login bonuses are already underway, and returning players can receive bonus Scout Points. Details on the collaboration will be shared on the official X account.
Jul 2
Developer Alice Games announced Dynamite Day, a cooperative missile defense simulation game for PC via Steam. Up to six players work in a bunker, intercepting threats while dealing with false radar data, radio interference, and equipment malfunctions. The release date is undecided, with Japanese display support planned.
Jun 23
At the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Nippon Animation held a 50th anniversary panel and unveiled three original series: the sci-fi black comedy 2001: An Earth Odyssey, the gourmet drama Taverna!!!, and the Alice in Wonderland reimagining Alices. Producer Taiki Sakurai and director Yumiko Yoshizawa presented the projects, which mark a shift toward adult-oriented content for the studio. A sizzle reel of classics like Heidi and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer drew applause.
Jun 14
Disney announced a new 'Alice in Wonderland' 75th anniversary collection with early sales starting June 16, 2026. The lineup includes plush keychains, fashion items, home goods, and a collaboration with Anna Sui featuring handbags, wallets, and eco-bags. A set of five Tulgey Wood figures is also part of the release.
Jun 9
Shanghai Alice Reprise, a new circle formed by ZUN and AQUA STYLE representative JYUNYA, announced Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic during a Nintendo Direct broadcast on June 9. The bullet hell shooter is the first official remake of the 2002 Touhou Project entry Touhou Koumakyou. It launches September 10 on PC via Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The standard edition costs 1,990 yen, and a deluxe edition with a digital soundtrack costs 2,966 yen. The remake upgrades the original to 1080p resolution with fully rearranged BGM by ZUN. It includes a Classic Mode that reproduces the 2002 game as faithfully as possible, plus a new mode with infinite lives and a Challenge Mode that tracks hits taken. New features include a player hitbox display and a boss position marker at the bottom of the screen. The original Touhou Koumakyou had become unplayable on modern Windows due to frame rate issues. A programmer from AQUA STYLE independently created a Switch-compatible version, which ZUN saw and called amazing, leading to the full remake project.
Jun 9
ZUN and other developers have formed a new doujin circle, Shanghai Alice Reprise, dedicated to making Touhou Project games playable on modern systems. Its first project is Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, a remake of the 2002 bullet hell shooter, announced during a June 9 Nintendo Direct. The remake supports 1080p, adds new systems and BGM, and includes a Classic Edition reproducing the original. It launches September 10 on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and Steam.
May 16
Writer Mujirushi Shimazaki and artist Rika Kamiyoshi have launched a new manga titled Yami Ochi Reijō wa Maō no Musume Alice ni Tenseishita no de Ōto de Anyaku suru Koto ni Shimashita. The series debuted on Square Enix's Gangan Online app on May 6 and centers on a noblewoman reincarnated as the Demon King's daughter seeking revenge.