As of July 2026, the Aretha series is being revived through the Aretha Reunion Project, which includes a collection release, a crowdfunding campaign, and a concert.
The Aretha series, a trio of Super Famicom RPGs originally published by Yanoman in the 1990s, is the subject of a coordinated revival effort dubbed the Aretha Reunion Project. The project includes three announced components: a collection of the original games, a crowdfunding campaign, and a live orchestral concert.
Edye will release the Aretha COLLECTION 1993-1995 on July 30, 2026, for PS5, PS4, and Switch. The set includes the three Super Famicom titles with quality-of-life features such as speed options, save-anywhere functionality, and bonus materials. The same day, the Aretha Reunion Project crowdfunding campaign launched on CAMPFIRE on July 15, 2026, with tiers from 10,000 yen to 100 million yen. The campaign funds jigsaw puzzles, a Game Boy collection, a drama CD, a YouTube anime, and, at the highest tier, a completely new game. The campaign runs through August 31 and uses an all-in method where rewards are delivered even if the funding goal is not met.
The New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the concert "NJBP Live! #19 'Aretha BGM Reunion'" on December 12, 2026, at Kameari Cultural Center Camellia Hall in Tokyo. Tickets are 4,700 yen. The program features orchestral arrangements from the first three Aretha RPGs. The concert is part of the same Yanoman-led Aretha Reunion Project, linking the collection release to a live event. Together, the three stories paint a picture of a sustained niche demand for the 36-year-old series, with the collection serving as a modern reissue and the crowdfunding and concert as fan-directed extensions.
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Edye will release Aretha COLLECTION 1993-1995 for PS5, PS4, and Switch on July 30, 2026. The set includes three Super Famicom titles from Yanoman's Aretha series, with speed options, save-anywhere, and bonus materials. A crowdfunding campaign for Game Boy reissues and a new game also launched July 15.
The Aretha Reunion Project crowdfunding campaign begins July 15 on CAMPFIRE, aiming to revive the 1990s RPG series. Tiers range from 10,000 yen to 100 million yen, funding jigsaw puzzles, a Game Boy collection, a drama CD, a YouTube anime, and a completely new game. The campaign runs through August 31 and uses an all-in method where rewards are delivered even if the goal is not met.
The New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra will hold the game music concert "NJBP Live! #19 'Aretha BGM Reunion'" on December 12, 2026 at Kameari Cultural Center Camellia Hall in Tokyo. Tickets are 4,700 yen. The concert is part of Yanoman's Aretha Reunion Project, coinciding with the July 30 release of the Aretha COLLECTION 1993-1995 on PS5, Switch, and PS4. The program features orchestral arrangements from the first three Aretha RPGs.