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3h ago
HoYoverse announced that Honkai: Star Rail version 4.4, titled "The Whistle Roars Amidst the Return to Silence," will release on July 15, 2026, for PC, iOS, Android, and PS5. The update adds a new story arc where the Trailblazer searches for Himeko and confronts the Emanator of Destruction "Return to Silence." A limited 5-star version of Himeko called "Himeko: Departure" (Fire, Erudition) will appear in the event warp. The second collaboration with Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] begins July 24, introducing limited 5-star characters Rin Tohsaka (Quantum, Erudition) and Gilgamesh (Lightning, Destruction). Rin Tohsaka's kit includes the Jeweled Sword Zelretch and a bow attack referencing Ishtar, plus a coordinated attack with Archer. Gilgamesh uses Gate of Babylon, Chains of Heaven, and Enuma Elish, with a coordinated attack featuring Saber. Players who log in between July 24 and the end of version 4.6 can choose one free 5-star character: Gilgamesh or Archer from the first collaboration. Version 4.4 also adds a Sparkle costume, a new pet, and expands the Money Wars: Zero-Sum Game mode.
1d ago
AmiAmi has opened pre-orders for a six-pack box of CHILLfigg figures based on the theatrical film Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Licht The Nameless Girl. The set includes Illya, Miyu, and Chloe in both magical girl costumes and summer school uniforms, priced at 18,000 yen and scheduled for December 2026.
2d ago
On July 1, during the "Chaldea Broadcasting Station Light Version" program, new details emerged for two upcoming Fate/Grand Order events. The "Fate/Grand Order Exhibition -Stargazing Corridor-" will run from July 17 at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi, Tokyo. The exhibition covers content from the beginning of the story through the final chapter of Main Story Part 2 at the end of 2025, and beyond. Newly drawn illustrations for 14 Servants in the Grand Class Room were unveiled, including Oberon, Jeanne d'Arc (Alter), and Merlin. Separately, "FGO Fes. 2026 Chaldea School Festival ~11th Anniversary~" will take place August 1-2 at Makuhari Messe. Four new illustrations for that event were shown: Britomart in basketball attire, Gilgamesh as a teacher, Asclepius from the art club, and Sei Shonagon in idol attire. The program also announced collaborations with Sweets Paradise and a beach house featuring summer-themed illustrations, and the release of "Fate/Grand Order Original Soundtrack VIII" on July 1, with a Maaya Sakamoto theme song best album titled "Yoin" arriving July 29.
2d ago
Fate/Grand Order will hold a new limited-time event, "Waiting for You at the End of Spring," starting July 1 at 20:00 JST. The event features a scenario by Makoto Sanda, known for The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II. Players who complete the main quests will receive a free 4-star servant, Gray Lily, but must choose between two class versions: Saber or Lancer. The two versions have different designs, Noble Phantasms, and parameters. The event also introduces a new 5-star Alter Ego servant, Ascalaphus, available through the gacha. The story is set in a singularity styled as a job experience amusement park where characters can become the self they want to be. Gray appears in a younger form, and Director Olga Marie also becomes younger. Participation requires clearing the main story chapter "The Beginning of Aftertime." The event runs until July 22. FGO is a free-to-play RPG for iOS and Android developed by TYPE-MOON, with Lasengle handling development and operations.
5d ago
In the fourth episode of Something Genuine season two, singer-songwriter Hana Hope opens up about growing up Japanese-American in Tokyo, how her bicultural identity shapes her songwriting, and the pressures of a professional music career. She also performs "Blue Hour," the opening theme for A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA, and reveals she will sing the ending theme for the upcoming series Goodbye, Lara.
5d ago
Good Smile Company is releasing a Nendoroid Doll of Saber from Fate/stay night in her casual outfit, along with a separate dress-up outfit set. Both are scheduled for February 2027, priced at 9,800 yen for the figure and 5,500 yen for the outfit set.
Jun 24
FGO PROJECT announced on June 24 that a new limited-time event, "Waiting for You at the End of Spring," will begin in early July for Fate/Grand Order. The event requires clearing the main story "Beginning of After Time." Masters visiting a new singularity encounter a costumed Servant who calls themselves a butler of Chaldea. The setting is a dreamlike career experience amusement park where everyone can become the self they want to be. The story explores countless "what-ifs" and the spring tale that unfolds beyond them. A welfare Servant exclusive to the event will be available, obtainable by progressing through the event; details on that Servant will be announced later. This is the first limited-time event after the conclusion of the game's second part in December 2025 and the start of a new main story chapter in June 2026. A broadcast titled "Fate/Grand Order Chaldea Broadcast Station Lite Version: New Event 'Waiting for You at the End of Spring' & 'FGO Fes. 2026' Latest Information" is scheduled for July 1, featuring voice actors Ayako Kawasumi and Satoshi Tsuruoka.
Jun 23
THQ Nordic announced the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 will stream on August 8 at 4:00 AM JST. The event will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. It will feature release date announcements and new footage for several titles, including Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2, and The Guild - Europa 1410. Additional information will be provided for Fatekeeper, Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, and Way of the Hunter 2. A teaser video has been released showing scenes from Titan Quest II and Wreckfest 2. Game Spark highlighted Expeditions: Samurai, a Sengoku party-based RPG, and Fatekeeper, a dark fantasy action RPG, as key titles to watch. The showcase is THQ Nordic's annual event, following last year's edition which featured updates on Gothic 1 Remake, REANIMAL, and Darksiders 4.
Jun 23
Capcom will stream a 30-minute Capcom Spotlight on June 26 at 6:00 a.m. on YouTube. The program will feature updates on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twin Dragons of Destiny, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and the large expansion Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Voice actor Takehito Koyasu narrates. Multiple streamers will host mirror streams.
Jun 22
Eir Aoi released a double tie-up single in April featuring "Unrealistic," the opening for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, and "MONSTER," the opening for Classroom of the Elite 4th Season. In a recent interview, she discussed her 15-year career, the challenge of writing for two different series, and her gratitude for still being active in the anime music space.
Jun 20
The Steam version of Melty Blood: Type Lumina, a fighting game set in the Tsukihime universe, is 70% off until June 26. The game features over 10 characters, a story mode written by Kinoko Nasu, and Fate collaboration fighters like Saber and Mash. A new title, Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, was announced at EVO Japan 2026.
Jun 20
Konami Arcade Games announced new prize figures of Archer and Lancer from the TV anime Fate/strange Fake Whispers of Dawn. The figures are inspired by Noble Phantasm activation scenes and will appear sequentially at arcades starting June 25, 2026. Each figure stands 200mm tall and is an arcade-exclusive prize.
Jun 19
During the June 19 broadcast of Club Chaldea FGO Radio Station, a newly drawn illustration of Miyamoto Musashi for the FGO Fes. 2026 Chaldea School Festival event was revealed. The main visual, featuring 12 Servants including Artoria (Alter), Nemo, and Melusine in school-themed outfits, was also unveiled.
Jun 19
The Tonari no Mokei Festival 9, a two-day event combining a garage kit sale and model exhibition, was held on June 13 and 14, 2026, at the Tokyo Ryutsu Center. Dengeki Hobby Web published three photo reports covering works exhibited by participating dealers on the first day. The reports highlight garage kits and figures based on popular anime and game franchises, including Stay Gold from Uma Musume, Cath Palug and Chocolate Maid Mash from Fate/Grand Order, winter-clothes Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Dorothy from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, Hoshino (Huafang Yayun) from Blue Archive, Abigail from FGO, Victoire Pisa from Uma Musume, and Senzaki Maid Ver. from Wuthering Waves. The event is known for showcasing original and licensed garage kits, often featuring characters in alternate outfits or poses not commonly seen in mass-produced figures.
Jun 17
Figure manufacturer VISION is releasing a set of six trading figures from the film Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Licht: The Nameless Girl under its Chillfigg brand. The lineup includes Illyasviel von Einzbern, Miyu Edelfelt, and Chloe von Einzbern in both school uniform and magical girl forms. Reservations open June 18, 2026, with a December 2026 release. Each figure stands about 160mm tall and costs 3,000 yen individually or 18,000 yen for a complete box of six.
Jun 12
ABEMA will stream all episodes of Fate/Zero and Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works for free over two consecutive weekends, starting June 13. The Fate/Zero marathon runs June 13 and 14, covering all 25 episodes split into two blocks. The following weekend, June 20 and 21, ABEMA will air all 26 episodes of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, including episode 0. Both series will be available on the ABEMA Anime SPECIAL channel. After each broadcast window, viewers can watch the episodes on demand for free for one week. Fate/Zero adapts the light novel prequel by Gen Urobuchi and tells the story of the Fourth Holy Grail War. Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, produced by ufotable, adapts the second route of the original visual novel and follows Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka in the Fifth Holy Grail War. The event is part of ABEMA's 10th anniversary programming.
Jun 12
FGO PROJECT announced on June 11 that the smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order will migrate its game engine to Unity 6 in mid-June. The update requires players who have already completed bulk download to redownload approximately 16GB of game data. First-time bulk download users will need about 30GB of capacity. During peak access times, downloads may take over 30 minutes, and the developer recommends using Wi-Fi. The studio also plans to update supported devices in September 2026, with recommended environments of iOS 15.0 or later on iPhone 12 or later, and Android 7.0 or later with Snapdragon 855 or equivalent. Separately, the limited-time event Summer Preview Edition: Activity Log of the Sparrow's Inn ~Enma-tei Prosperity Record~ began on June 12 and runs until June 26. The event is an adjusted rerun of the 2020 version, where players renovate the hot spring inn Enma-tei to unlock story progression. A permanent Servant Strengthening Quest for Diarmuid Ua Duibhne (Saber) was also added, which changes his skill Passion's Ripple into Shining Face, granting invincibility to all female allies except himself. Players noted the skill's flavor text on social media, calling it the Handsome Flash and Absolute Woman Protector.
Jun 11
Amazon Prime Video has added the full 13-episode run of Fate/strange Fake to its catalog for unlimited viewing. The series, based on Ryohgo Narita's novel collaboration with TYPE-MOON, is set in Snowfield, America, and features a Holy Grail War marked by irregularities and missing classes. The anime is directed by Shun Enokido and Takahito Sakazume, with a cast including Kana Hanazawa, Yuki Ono, and Sumire Morohoshi.
Jun 11
THQ Nordic and Paraglacial released the dark fantasy action RPG Fatekeeper in Early Access on June 3. Developed by a team of 13, the game offers about four hours of gameplay in its current state, with a full version planned for 15 hours. The Early Access period is expected to last around 18 months, with updates based on user feedback.
Jun 10
SuperGroupies is now accepting reservations for a Berserker model wristwatch based on the Fate/strange Fake TV anime. The watch replicates the character's in-series disguise as a wristwatch. Reservations run from June 10 to July 6, 2026, with delivery expected around early December. The price is 27,500 yen.
Jun 9
Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for the Nendoroid Saber Casual Ver. from Fate/stay night, priced at 6,600 yen and shipping in October 2026. The figure includes three face plates and optional accessories such as a bamboo sword, rice bowl, and low table. A Nendoroid Doll version was also teased at an event in May.
Jun 8
Sword & Axe LLC announced Dark Deity 3 on June 7, a pixel art SRPG inspired by GBA-era Fire Emblem. The development team is in a panic over the June 9 Nintendo Direct, fearing a long-awaited update on Fire Emblem: Sen no Shikou will draw SRPG and FE fans away from their game. They are asking for likes and reposts to reach FE fans before being overshadowed.
Jun 6
Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo, held on June 6, 2026, featured a wide array of new figure prototypes and painted samples from Good Smile Company. The event included first-time exhibitions of polyester and polyurethane figures from 'New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt,' a color sample of Cutie Honey from 'Cutie Honey Nova,' and figures from 'City the Animation' featuring Minami Mitori, Niikura, and Izumi Wako. In the game titles category, new items included a Nendoroid of Hideo Kojima, painted samples of Tidus and Yuna from 'Final Fantasy X,' and figures from 'Fate/Grand Order,' 'Steins;Gate,' and 'Bunny Garden 2.' The social game edition showcased numerous figures from 'Azur Lane,' including Howden Leeuw, New Jersey, Taihou, and Mogador, as well as items from 'Uma Musume: Pretty Derby' and 'Fate/Grand Order.' The event also displayed 'POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS' figures of Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from 'Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition' and a prototype from 'Mononoke the Movie: The Medicine Seller.'
Jun 4
Good Smile Company streamed its 'Nendoroid FUNS Good Smile Fest 2026' on June 4, 2026, unveiling a wide range of new Nendoroid figures. The event showcased colored samples and prototypes for numerous upcoming releases. Highlights included a 2.0 version of Mio Akiyama from 'K-On!', Saber in casual wear from 'Fate/stay night', and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'. Vocaloid characters such as Neru Akita and Haku Yowane also received new Nendoroid forms. Newly announced figures span multiple franchises: from 'Final Fantasy XIV', characters Alphinaud, Yotsuyu, and Emet-Selch were confirmed; from 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE', Velvet; and from 'Danganronpa 1·2 Reload', Celestia Ludenberg. The 'Super Kaguya-hime!' series added Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo. Other reveals included Femto from 'Berserk', Godzilla (2023) from 'Godzilla Minus One', and Magolor from 'Kirby of the Stars'. The 'Nendoroid Surprise' blind-box line will feature sets for 'Blue Archive', 'The Apothecary Diaries', and 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. Pre-orders opened for several items immediately after the stream.
Jun 3
FGO PROJECT announced on June 3 that the new main story chapter '??? Arc: Nostalgic Eternal Revolving Record - Past Chaldea' will begin at 20:00 JST on June 3. The chapter follows the December 2025 conclusion of Part 2 and the January 2026 prologue 'Beginning of After Time.' The master returns to a large-scale singularity starting with 15th-century France, and a new 5-star Archer Servant with a hidden true name will appear in a limited summon.
Jun 2
THQ Nordic and developer Paraglacial launched the early access version of the first-person dark fantasy RPG Fatekeeper on Steam on June 3, 2026. The game is priced at 1,350 yen, with a 20% launch discount bringing it to 1,080 yen until June 17. Paraglacial is a 13-person studio based in Germany. Fatekeeper is set in a world devastated by a great calamity, where players explore ancient battlefields, underground caves, deep forests, and forgotten sanctuaries. Combat combines melee weapon attacks and magic spells, and each enemy has unique behavior patterns requiring tactical adaptation. Players can customize their character builds across attributes, combat style, and magic schools, ranging from strength-focused warriors to magic-specialized mages. The early access period is planned for approximately 18 months, with the team intending to release regular updates based on community feedback. The early access version offers about two hours of playtime, while the full version is expected to contain around 15 hours of content. The game currently supports English only, with no Japanese language option. As of the time of reporting, over 1,000 user reviews on Steam have given the game a 'Very Positive' rating, with roughly 80% of reviews being positive. Many reviewers praised the game's cost performance, with comments noting it is 'cheap but fun' and complimenting the hit feedback and dark atmosphere.
May 31
CloverWorks announced a regional tour of its POP UP SHOP 2026 event, starting January 16 in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, followed by Nagoya in February and Kochi in March. The pop-up shops will sell merchandise for series including My Dress-Up Darling, Wind Breaker, Bocchi the Rock!, Spy × Family, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and others. Limited quantities of past release goods and books will also be available. Each venue will display reproduction artwork and production materials, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the studio's animation process. The tour begins at Ebetsu Tsutaya Books (January 16 to February 4), moves to TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake in Nagoya (February 13 to March 2), and ends at Kochi Tsutaya Books (March 27 to April 13). Stock and exhibits may vary by location. The announcement was made on January 9, 2026.
May 31
Anime Feminist published a long-form analysis on March 4, 2026, examining the history and narrative function of genderbent characters in the Fate franchise, from its first installment Fate/stay night (2004) through Fate/Grand Order (2015-present). The piece argues that the series' practice of reimagining historical male figures as women is not merely a marketing ploy but frequently serves character development and thematic exploration of identity, personhood, and the cost of surrendering oneself to an ideal. The analysis focuses on King Arthur, the franchise's first genderbent character, whose identity as a woman is central to her arc and her relationship with protagonist Shirou Emiya. The article also examines later characters like Mordred, Nero Claudius, and Okita Souji as self-referential iterations on the original Saber design, and discusses how the series uses its genderbending framework to spotlight lesser-known historical women, such as Katsushika Ōi and Tokimura Michi. It notes that Fate's approach to gender has become less binary over time, with explicitly nonbinary characters like Chevalier d'Eon, Qin Shi Huang, and Romulus appearing in Fate/Grand Order. The piece acknowledges that not all of the franchise's gender experiments are tasteful, sometimes veering into fetishism, but concludes that the series shows a consistent, decades-long interest in exploring gender and identity.
May 29
Toys Cabin will release Fate/stay night 1/12 Heroic Spirit Armament Record Vol.1 in September. The set reproduces four weapons from the series, including Excalibur and Gae Bolg, at 1/12 scale. Each weapon comes with a pedestal. The price is 500 yen per play.
May 27
Bandai Spirits has announced a new Ichiban Kuji lottery for Fate/Grand Order, set for sequential release from October 31, 2026, at 850 yen per draw. The top prizes are 1/7 scale figures in the Gracemaster series, which focuses on elegant bishoujo sculpts. The A prize is Mash Kyrielight in a new Chaldea uniform, with the small creature Fou included at her feet. The B prize is Olga Marie Animusphere in her "After Time Begins" form. The announcement comes alongside news that the Fate/Grand Order smartphone RPG will open a new chapter on June 3, titled "??? Arc: Nostalgic Eternal Revolving Disc - Past Chaldea," with a teaser PV and new logo featuring the phrase "one second after time." A pre-opening broadcast, Fate/Grand Order Chaldea Broadcasting Station Vol.24, is scheduled for June 3 at 18:45.
May 27
Bandai Spirits announced on May 27 that the "Ichiban Kuji Fate/Grand Order (tentative)" lottery will launch on October 31, 2026. Each draw costs 850 yen. The top prizes are 1/7 scale figures of Mash Kyrielight and Olga Marie Animusphere, part of the Gracemaster series, a line of beautiful girl figures that Bandai Spirits launched in 2025. The figures are labeled as A Prize and B Prize, respectively. Two plush toys from the Nuigenic line are also confirmed as D and E prizes. Several other prize tiers remain unannounced, including the Last One Prize and a Double Chance Campaign. The lottery will be sold sequentially at stores starting October 31, with availability varying by location.
May 25
PONOS announced a rerun of the collaboration event between the smartphone game The Battle Cats and the Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] theatrical film series. The event runs from May 29 to June 15, 2026, featuring collaboration-exclusive gacha and stages with characters like Saber, Archer, and Lancer.
May 22
HoYoverse announced the second collaboration event between Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] during a broadcast on May 22. The event, titled "Phantom Creation: Holy Grail War," will launch on July 24. It adds Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh as playable five-star characters. Rin Tohsaka follows the Erudition path and deals Quantum damage, while Gilgamesh follows the Destruction path and deals Lightning damage. Character drafts are handled by Fate creator Takashi Takeuchi, with story supervision by Kinoko Nasu. Players can obtain either Gilgamesh or the previously released Archer for free by logging in during the event period, which runs from the 4.4 update launch through the end of version 4.6. The first collaboration, held in July 2025, introduced Saber and Archer as playable characters and Lancer as an NPC. The announcement was part of a preview program for version 4.3, which launches on June 1 and introduces a new playable character, Chiyan Blade, alongside story content and a new challenge mode.
May 20
Furyu's F:NEX brand is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Miyu Edelfelt in a wedding swimsuit from the film Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Licht: The Nameless Girl. Pre-orders are open at Rakuten Books for 20,900 yen. The figure features a translucent dress and detailed veil sculpting.