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Fate

The Fate franchise spans Type-Moon's original works and mobile game Fate/Grand Order, which is in its 11th anniversary year and leading Japan's mobile revenue charts. The Fate/EXTRA Record remake is in production under new publisher Aniplex and developer Studio Meteorise, set for release on January 28, 2027, while the Fate/strange Fake anime has confirmed a new season.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 4

The Fate franchise is defined by two active fronts: the long-running mobile game Fate/Grand Order and the upcoming Fate/EXTRA Record remake. Fate/Grand Order passed 35 million downloads in Japan in early September, with a free 4-star servant ticket campaign running through the month. It led Japan's mobile revenue rankings for multiple weeks in August, driven by its summer event and new summons. The summer event, Chaldea South Seas Great Battle!, introduced seven swimsuit servants, with a survey showing players favored Lilith at 52.8%.

The Fate/EXTRA Record remake has undergone significant leadership changes. Bandai Namco withdrew as publisher in March, Aniplex took over in late August, and Studio Meteorise replaced Type-Moon Studio BB as developer. Director Kazuya Niino left for personal and health reasons, stating he would remove his name from credits. Despite these changes, the remake now has a firm release date of January 28, 2027, and will launch on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam.

Elsewhere, the Fate/strange Fake anime, which aired its first season from January to March 2026, has confirmed a new season. The first season ended with a 'to be continued' message, and the new season's announcement came at Anime NYC. The franchise also continues to expand through merchandise, including Fate/Grand Order gashapon figures, 30MS plastic models of Mash Kyrielight and Rin Tohsaka, and high-end statues for Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya.

Key facts

Fate/EXTRA Record release date
January 28, 2027 ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record platforms
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record publisher change
Aniplex replaced Bandai Namco as publisher; Studio Meteorise replaced Type-Moon Studio BB as developer ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record director departure
Kazuya Niino left Type-Moon studio BB for personal and health reasons and stepped down as director ↗
Fate/Grand Order downloads
35 million cumulative downloads in Japan as of September 2, 2026 ↗
Fate/strange Fake new season
Confirmed at Anime NYC on August 22, 2026; story details and broadcast date not yet announced ↗
Fate/strange Fake first season
13 episodes aired January to March 2026; first episode premiered December 31, 2024 ↗
Fate/Grand Order revenue ranking
Topped Japan's mobile revenue chart for the weeks of August 6-12 and August 13-19, 2026 ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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Star Rail x Fate collaboration · 2026-08-10
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Tsukune Tsukimi as Rin Tohsaka from the Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night collaboration · 2026-08-29

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5h ago

ufotable Draws Mahoyo And Fate/Zero Collaboration Visual

A collaboration visual pairing Aoko Aozaki from the theatrical anime Mahoyo with Saber from Fate/Zero was revealed on October 1, drawn by ufotable, which handles production for both works. The visual accompanies the special project "Let's Watch Together! TYPE-MOON x ufotable." Fate/Zero, marking 15 years since its TV anime broadcast, gets a selection broadcast on Fuji TV in the Kanto local area over four nights, with the episodes chosen by viewer vote.

18h ago

Machi Asobi Vol.31 Decorates Tokushima Airport with Demon Slayer, LONA, Fate and More

Machi Asobi vol.31 runs on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Tokushima. Ahead of the event, Tokushima Awa Odori Airport has been decorated with panels for six works. The works are Demon Slayer, whose anime series is being rebroadcast; LONA, an original anime with concept and screenplay by Akiko Nogi set to air in spring 2027; Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya FINALE, scheduled for 2027; Fate/EXTRA Record, releasing on January 28, 2027; Fate/Grand Order, described as going strong past its 10th anniversary; and Witch on the Holy Night, opening in theaters on Friday, November 20, 2026. The airport also displays image panels for Berserk of Gluttony, set to air in 2027, BanG Dream! Our Notes, released in September 2026, AnimeJapan 2027, Berserk of Gluttony, and the Palworld Official Card Game booster pack Awakened Legend, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026. A photo spot lets visitors pose with the airport mascot Uzupii, Tokushima Prefecture mascot Sudachi-kun, and Matsushige Town mascot Matsushige Kakaricho.

1d ago

Fate/EXTRA Record Gets January 28, 2027 Release Date

Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of the 2010 PSP game Fate/EXTRA, will launch on January 28, 2027. The release date was announced on Sony's State of Play stream, just days after a turbulent August 2026 announcement that changed the game's development structure and publisher. Originally planned for sale by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the publisher role shifted to Aniplex. At a media session held around Tokyo Game Show 2026, Aniplex staff said nothing was abandoned because of the structural change, and content was neither cut nor reduced. The game is a remake of Fate/EXTRA, the first RPG in the Fate series, set in the Moon Holy Grail War inside SE.RA.PH. A new trailer appeared in 2022, and a release delay was announced in 2025. Counting from the July 2020 announcement, the wait has run about six years. Aniplex also outlined game systems and the roles of partner characters Saber and Archer.

1d ago

FGO Moon Cancer/Tamamo Vitch 1/7 Scale Figure Preorders Close September 30

Krenel is taking preorders for a 1/7 scale figure of Moon Cancer/Tamamo Vitch from Fate/Grand Order, modeled in her First Ascension form. The figure shows her proportions through a black-based swimsuit, with a casually draped jacket and a knife in her hand worked into the sculpt. The price is 26,400 yen including tax, and preorders run through multiple retailers. The Good Smile Company preorder window closes on September 30. Shipping is scheduled for July 2027. A separate Fate/Grand Order figure is also on the way: FuRyu will release an Assassin/Koyanskaya of Light (Final Ascension) Noodle Stopper Figure as a prize item, starting in the fifth week of September. That one includes a giant rifle and playing cards, plus a laughing expression with her tongue out, and it doubles as a cup noodle lid stopper.

1d ago

Mahoyo Film Unveils 90-Second Final Trailer And supercell Theme Song

Aniplex released the 90-second final trailer for the theatrical anime Mahoyo on September 30, confirming Soujuurou Shizuki, voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, among the cast. The same day, a special program announced the theme song: "Yoru to Ao" by supercell, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by ryo and vocals by Yanagi Nagi. Mahoyo is based on the TYPE-MOON visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and is animated by ufotable. The film opens in Japanese theaters on November 20, with screenings set for 347 theaters nationwide and an overseas rollout beginning with a U.S. release on January 29 that covers more than 45 countries and regions. Advance tickets go on sale October 2 in two versions: a newly drawn character visual by original character designer Hirokazu Koyama and a special key visual, with an A5 acrylic plate bonus offered through Aniplex Online.

3d ago

Knives Out Adds Saber and Saber Alter Hall of Fame Items in Fate Part 2

The second Knives Out and Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] collaboration is running, and its centerpiece is the "Promised Victory: Saber & Saber Alter" Hall of Fame set, which covers both forms with separate "Excalibur" sky-changing effects, matching coupes, and an M4A1 with a dedicated 4x scope. Rin Tohsaka, Sakura Matou, Rider, and Illyasviel von Einzbern items round out the lineup.

Sep 28

Fate/Grand Order Dinner Collaboration Comes To Ikepri Canvas

A Fate/Grand Order collaboration restaurant runs at IKEPRI CANVAS in the Sunshine City Prince Hotel from October 31 to December 20, 2026, under the concept The Heroic Spirits' Dinner. Six Servants appear in newly drawn formal attire. The menu lists 62 dishes that change between halves, from 1,600 yen for drinks, 2,200 yen for food and 2,500 yen for sweets. Reservations open at noon on September 28.

Sep 26

Alter Brings Nadia, Overlord, And Fate Figures To Mega Hobby Expo 2026

Alter showed its anime and game figure lineup at Mega Hobby EXPO 2026, held Saturday, September 26, 2026, at AKIBA_SQUARE in Akihabara, Tokyo. The anime side includes Nadia from Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Kasugano Sora -Elegant China Style- from Yosuga no Sora, and Shalltear Bloodfallen so-bin Ver. from Overlord. The game side includes Saber 20th Anniversary Ver. from Fate/stay night, Emma Sakuwa Key Visual Ver. from Mahou Shoujo no Majo Saiban, and three Touhou Project figures: Alice Margatroid, Yukari Yakumo, and Aya Shameimaru. Dengeki Hobby Web also lists uncolored prototypes of Remilia Scarlet, Flandre Scarlet, and Yuuka Kazami from the non-scale chibi figure series Arcana Chibi Kore. The outlet split its coverage into two reports (anime and game editions) and said other exhibitors showed items that will be covered separately, with a roundup page collecting all of it.

Sep 21

Fate/EXTRA Record Stream Set For October 15

Aniplex announced on September 21 that Fate/EXTRA Record will get a special program titled Fate/EXTRA Record TIMES, streaming October 15 at 20:00 on the official TYPE-MOON GAMES YouTube channel. Atsushi Abe and Yui Ishikawa, who play the game's protagonists, are scheduled to appear and introduce the game and deliver new information. Aniplex also detailed in-store demo events in four cities: Animate Sapporo on September 26 and 27, Animate Nagoya on October 3 and 4, Sofmap Namba Store on October 10 and 11, and Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Hakata on November 28 and 29. All four run from 11:00 to 17:00. Attendees who try the game receive one random Fate/EXTRA Record Original Die-Cut Sticker on a first-come basis. Four sticker types exist: Saber, Archer, Caster, and a secret type. Preorders at participating stores, or at the venue on the day, come with a not-for-sale store promotional poster. The game is planned by TYPE-MOON and releases January 28, 2027.

Sep 21

Re-Ment Ships Stardust Crusaders Desk Figures With Six Character Types

Re-Ment released JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders STAND on DESK -Fate- on September 21 at toy and general merchandise stores and character shops. The desk figures use deformed character designs and double as card stands and multi trays. The lineup is six types: Jotaro Kujo, Star Platinum, Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Silver Chariot, and DIO. Each is priced at 1,650 yen including tax. Combining figures, such as DIO and Polnareff, lets buyers recreate famous scenes.

Sep 20

Max Factory Opens Pre-Orders For PLAMATEA Mash Kyrielight Ortenaus Kit

Max Factory is taking pre-orders for a PLAMATEA plastic model kit of Shielder Mash Kyrielight in her Ortenaus form from Fate/Grand Order. The standard kit is 8,800 yen; a Black Barrel Edition with a transforming Paradox Structure barrel around 500 mm long when deployed is 17,800 yen. Pre-orders at Good Smile Company run until October 7, with shipping set for April 2027.

Sep 19

Kyomafu 2026 Report Lists Gabriel, Mash and Nabeshima Ware Tachikoma on Display

Kyomafu 2026 runs September 19 and 20 at Miyako Messe and ROHM Theatre Kyoto, with the Kyoto International Manga Museum as a second venue. Displays include a life-size Gabriel from Rakuen Tsuiho: Kokoro no Resonance, a Nabeshima Ware Ghost in the Shell Tachikoma, and Anis from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE in kimono at the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts. FGO's Mash [Paladin] life-size figure, JOJOLands original artwork, and Nogizaka46 member standees are also on display, with Love Live! and My Dress-Up Darling figures taking preorders.

Sep 19

Fate/EXTRA Record Heads To January 28, 2027 With Deck-Building Battles

Aniplex held a media briefing at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of Fate/EXTRA, and confirmed a January 28, 2027 release on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Development is handled by Meteorise, with TYPE-MOON studio BB on the planning side. The battle system moves away from the original's rock-paper-scissors format to deck-building command battles built on Action Points, with Attack, Guard, and Skill cards, Chain Marks that trigger a no-cost Extra Attack, and Code Cast support from the Master. The scenario follows the original, including its iconic lines, while the graphics and system are rebuilt for what the staff call a modern JRPG rather than a remaster. Players pick Saber, Archer, or Caster as a partner Servant, three Servants were detailed at the session, and the game ships with nine supported languages. Character voices remain Japanese only. A playable demo is running at the Aniplex booth.

Sep 18

Persona 4 Revival and Oboro Muramasa Kaikitan Lead a Crowded 2027 Winter Calendar

The source notes that announcements from events such as State of Play and Nintendo Direct have filled out January and February 2027. Super Danganronpa 2x2 arrives January 14. Three titles land January 28: Metroid Ravenous, Until Dawn 2, and Fate/EXTRA Record. The roundup also names Persona 4 Revival and Oboro Muramasa Kaikitan among the notable releases, with the source noting February holds a concentration of major dates.

Sep 17

Fate/EXTRA Record Demo Swaps Command Prediction for Deck Building

Fate/EXTRA Record was playable at the Aniplex booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which opened on September 17, 2026 at Makuhari Messe and runs through September 21. The full remake of Fate/EXTRA, the first Fate series RPG, released on PSP in 2010, is set for January 28, 2027 on PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. Demo sessions run 15 minutes. Players pick a partner Servant from Saber, Archer, or Caster, then choose between Floor 1 of the Arena "Ichi no Getsousou" (tutorial) or Floor 2, where Shinji Matou and Rider appear as the first round opponents of the Moon Holy Grail War. Servant Attack with the R1 or R2 button lands a preemptive strike on field enemies. Each turn deals Command Cards at a cost of 3 AP, and clearing either floor means beating the Gatekeeper at the deepest point. Price starts at 8,910 yen.

Sep 16

FGO Halloween Event Opens With amphibian On Scenario And Daedalus As New Servant

Fate/Grand Order opened its 2026 Halloween event, "Kutabare! Pumpkin Farm Slaughter," on September 16 at 20:00, running until October 7. The scenario is written by amphibian, the writer behind Raging Loop, who previously handled FGO's Imaginary Scramble and Mystery House Crafters. The event's story has Trismegistus warn of an external cracking attack on Chaldea; Masters depart for a Singularity found before the system goes down, and Elizabeth and others appear in what the sources describe as a suspenseful Halloween built on deception and bloodshed. Participation requires clearing "The Beginning of After Time." New Spiritron Dresses arrive for Baobhan Sith, Watanabe no Tsuna, Jack the Ripper, Tutankhamun, and Kukulkan. A Spiritron Dress for Henry Jekyll and Hyde has been delayed, with timing during the event period unclear. The new 5-star Berserker Daedalus debuts, voiced by Ayumi Ohashi with illustration by Toru Nakayama, available through a pickup summon running from September 16 at 20:00 to October 7 at 12:59.

Sep 15

Ultra acosta! 2026 Photo Roundup Turns to Madoka Magica Cosplay

The cosplay event Ultra acosta!2026 ran from September 4 to 6, 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, drawing 24,000 participants over three days. An Inside roundup highlights eight cosplayers, among them Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Cure Arcana Shadow from Detective Pretty Cure!, plus Honkai: Star Rail, Fate/Grand Order, Wuthering Waves, and Chainsaw Man.

Sep 15

Prime 1 Studio Opens Preorders For 1/5 Illya Figure Based On Hiroyama Art

Prime 1 Studio is taking preorders for a 1/5 scale Illyasviel von Einzbern figure from Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya, modeled on a Hiroshi Hiroyama illustration. The piece, about 35 centimeters tall and sold under the catalog number CMFKL-01, shows Illya leaping with Magical Ruby in hand. A DX version adds a second head part with a beaming smile.

Sep 14

Fate/Extra Record Debuts Caster Character Video

Aniplex released a character promotional video for Caster, voiced by Chiwa Saito, in Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record on September 14. Caster is one of the Servant candidates who contracts with the protagonist. She is a curser with fox ears and a fox tail, described as venomous in personality but obedient to her Master's orders, and she uses sharp intellect for clever tactics. The game is a full remake of Fate/Extra, the PlayStation Portable title released in Japan in 2010. Kinoko Nasu handles original work and scenario supervision, Takashi Takeuchi provides character original designs, Arco Wada returns as character designer, and Meteorise handles development. Fate/Extra Record launches January 28, 2027 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, after several delays. The standard edition costs 8,910 yen.

Sep 12

Fate/EXTRA Record Streams Archer Character Video

Aniplex released the first character promotional video for Fate/EXTRA Record on September 12, 2026, during the Aniplex One Focus livestream. The video centers on Archer, one of the Servant candidates who can form a contract with the protagonist, voiced by Junichi Suwabe. Archer is a warrior who wields a variety of weapons and specializes in combat using indirect attacks and throwing. The game is a full remake of Fate/EXTRA, which Marvelous Entertainment and Type-Moon released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan in 2010. Development is handled by Meteorise, with planning by Notes. The scenario and graphics have been expanded, and battles use a deck-building command card battle system. Fate/EXTRA Record is scheduled to launch on January 28, 2027 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The standard edition costs 8,910 yen including tax in packaged and download versions.

Sep 9

Fate/EXTRA Record Streams First Saber Character Video

Aniplex released the first character promotional video for Fate/EXTRA Record, its remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable game Fate/EXTRA, on September 9. The video spotlights Saber, voiced by Sakura Tange, one of three Servant candidates the protagonist can contract with in the dungeon exploration RPG. The sources describe Saber as a swordswoman whose exceptional skill defies her small stature, with combat ability worthy of the Saber name, considered the most outstanding class. Her speech and mannerisms are arrogant, but she harbors a love for beautiful things. Fate/EXTRA Record is scheduled to launch on January 28, 2027, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The standard edition is priced at 8,910 yen. The game follows a troubled development history: Bandai Namco Entertainment withdrew from publishing by mutual agreement, and director Kazuya Nino left the project citing health concerns. Arco Wada returns as character designer, with Kinoko Nasu handling original work and scenario supervision. Development is now handled by Meteorise.

Sep 8

Dice Tavern: Fateful Throw Launches on Steam Today

Dice Tavern: Fateful Throw, a roguelike dice game inspired by Farkle, the dice minigame from Kingdom Come: Deliverance, launched on Steam today. Publisher HARRISONWORLD set the price at 1500 yen, with a launch sale cutting it to 1200 yen. Players roll dice to raise their score, then decide whether to bank the points or keep rolling for a bigger total. The risk grows with each roll.

Sep 8

AmiAmi August 2026 Figure Ranking: FGO Morgan Tops Pre-Order Chart

AmiAmi published its August 2026 figure pre-order ranking, covering figures whose reservations opened between August 1 and 31 and compiled from the store's own pre-order data. Fate/Grand Order's Berserker/Morgan Final Ascension Ver. 1/7 scale figure took first place. The top five also included yuzusoft's Lime Light Lemonade Jam, Snail Shell's Kunoichi Reppu, Honkai: Star Rail's Sparkle, and a limited reprint of Dragon Ball's Son Goku and Bulma. The chart runs to 20 places.

Sep 5

Dice Tavern: A Fateful Roll Launches September 8

Cavi Studio and publisher HARRISONWORLD will release Dice Tavern: A Fateful Roll on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The dice-building roguelike is based on the classic game Farkle and features 35 dice types, 11 playable characters, 43 synergies, and 15 Decrees. Players challenge 30 opponents across six taverns.

Sep 4

Fate/EXTRA Record Shifts Publisher, Developer, and Director

Type-Moon's Fate/EXTRA Record remake is changing hands. Aniplex is now the publisher, replacing Bandai Namco, which dropped the project in March. Studio Meteorise takes over development from Type-Moon Studio BB, and Kazuya Nino is stepping down as director for personal reasons. The game is slated for January 28, 2027 on Switch, PS4, PS5, and Steam.

Sep 3

Fate/EXTRA Record Sets January 28, 2027 Release After Multiple Delays

Aniplex announced during Sony's September 3 State of Play livestream that Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable dungeon RPG Fate/EXTRA, will launch on January 28, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The new trailer showed gameplay, battle scenes, cutscenes, and a surprise appearance by Arcueid Brunestud, the main heroine of TYPE-MOON's visual novel Tsukihime. The release date follows a series of delays that pushed the game from an initial 2025 window to spring 2026, and then to an indefinite postponement after Bandai Namco Entertainment withdrew as publisher by mutual agreement with Notes, TYPE-MOON's corporate arm. Aniplex subsequently took over publishing. The game was originally announced in July 2020, marking the 10th anniversary of the original Fate/EXTRA. Kazuya Nino, the game's director and planner, left TYPE-MOON studio BB for personal reasons and health concerns, with Arco Wada returning as character designer. A physical Limited Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition were also detailed.

Sep 2

Fate/stay night 1/12 Heroic Spirit Armament Record Vol.1 Ships in September

Toys Cabin will release Fate/stay night 1/12 Heroic Spirit Armament Record Vol.1 in September 2026. The line reproduces weapons from popular Fate/stay night servants at 1/12 scale, including the iconic Excalibur and Gae Bolg. Four weapon types ship with dedicated display bases. Each draw costs 500 yen including tax.

Sep 2

Fate/Grand Order Marks 35 Million Downloads with Free 4-Star Servant Ticket

FGO PROJECT announced on September 2 that Fate/Grand Order passed 35 million cumulative downloads in Japan. To mark the milestone, the company is running a limited-time campaign and pickup summon from September 2 at 18:00 through September 16 at 12:59. The centerpiece is a ticket that lets players exchange for one 4-star (SR) Servant of their choice from all 130 4-star (SR) Servants, including limited-time and story-summon servants that appeared through 2025. The ticket is distributed from September 2 18:00 to September 9 12:59. New players must clear Part 1 Prologue (Singularity F: Flame-Contaminated City Fuyuki) Section 3 Progress 1 by that deadline, and the ticket must be used by September 11 12:59 after clearing the prologue. Exchanged servants join provisionally and become permanent when raised to level 50 and bond level 3 by September 30 23:59. The pickup summon features 12 limited servants, including 5-star (SSR) Altria Caster (Berserker), and 8 limited craft essences across six summon types. Login bonuses and limited missions offer up to 90 Saint Quartz total. The game launched in Japan on July 30, 2015, reaching 35 million downloads in about 11 years and 2 months.

Sep 2

Fancy Frontier 47 Cosplay Feature: Nine Looks From a Rainy Taipei Weekend

Fancy Frontier 47 ran August 21-23 at Taipei's Huabo Park. Rain hit the first two days and briefly suspended outdoor shooting. Cosplayers came from Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The feature spotlights nine cosplayers in Brown Dust 2, FGO, Azur Lane, Honkai: Star Rail, Evangelion, DanMachi, and original elf and maid characters. The organizer extended its original short-form manga and illustration award deadline to September 7.

Sep 2

Japan Summer Mobile Data: FGO Tops Revenue, Meowdoku! Leads Downloads

Sensor Tower's Japan mobile market data for August 8-16 puts total revenue at $240 million, with $160 million on the App Store and $80 million on Google Play. Fate/Grand Order leads title revenue with $18 million or more, KONAMI leads publishers with nearly $25 million, Meowdoku! tops downloads, and Brawl Stars leads average daily active users. New releases hololive Dreams and Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP both reached the revenue top 10.

Aug 31

Fate/Grand Order Noodle Stopper Figure Adds Assassin/Light Koyanskaya

Furyu plans to release the Fate/Grand Order Noodle Stopper Figure of Assassin/Light Koyanskaya (Final Ascension) as a prize starting from the 5th week of September. The figure includes large rifles, playing cards, and other small items sculpted from the illustration, plus a smiling expression with her tongue out.

Aug 31

Aniplex Takes Over Fate/Extra Record Publishing as Kazuya Niino Leaves Studio BB

Aniplex announced on August 31 that it will now publish Fate/Extra Record, the remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable game Fate/Extra. The announcement came with a new official website and X account, and the game will also launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to its previously announced platforms. The transfer follows Bandai Namco Entertainment's withdrawal from publishing in March, after the game was delayed from a 2025 release to spring 2026. Development is now handled by Meteorize, with Arco Wada returning as character designer. The same day, Kazuya Niino, who served as studio director of Type-Moon studio BB and as director and planner on Fate/Extra Record, announced he is leaving the studio for personal reasons and has stepped down from the game. He stated he has already left the development site and will remove his name from the staff credits, citing health concerns and a planned break from game development. Niino added that the development team is working toward release and that he is confident the game will reach fans in good form.

Aug 29

Fate/strange Fake New Series Announced at Anime NYC

A new series of the TV anime Fate/strange Fake has been announced at the Fate/strange Fake Panel Stage during Anime NYC in New York on August 22, 2026 JST. A PV and teaser visual were released, featuring Ayaka, Saber, and Sigma. Comments came from creator Ryohgo Narita, character designer Shizuki Morii, and cast members Kana Hanazawa, Yuki Ono, and Gakuto Kajiwara.

Aug 29

Prisma Illya Statues of Illya and Miyu Open Reservations

Prime 1 Studio began accepting reservations on August 26 for 1/5 scale statues of Illyasviel von Einzbern and Miyu Edelfelt from Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya. Each statue costs 94,490 yen including tax, stands roughly 35cm tall, and is based on Hiroshi Hiroyama's illustration for the first season Blu-ray BOX slipcase. Both come with multiple interchangeable face parts. Release is scheduled for around January to April 2028.

Aug 29

Comiket 108 Cosplay Gallery: Genshin Impact, Fate Collab, Azur Lane

Inside's Comiket 108 cosplay feature spotlights nine cosplayers at the Tokyo Big Sight event held August 15-16, 2026. Corporate booth cosplayers include tako as Genshin Impact's Alice, Qianyang as Odette, and Xiao Bao littleky as Niko. General participants include Tsukune Tsukimi as Rin Tohsaka from the Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night collaboration, Bunny Tu Tu as Azur Lane's Shinano, and Hitomi Kadorin as Princess Connect! Re:Dive's Pecorine.

Aug 29

JoJo Part 3 Desk Figures Bring Jotaro, DIO, and Stands to Desks

Re-Ment will release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders STAND on DESK -Destiny- on September 21. The desk figure set includes all six types: Jotaro Kujo, Star Platinum, Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Silver Chariot, and DIO. Each figure is deformed and can double as a card stand or multi tray. Combining figures like DIO and Polnareff recreates famous scenes. The price is 1,650 yen tax included, sold at toy and novelty stores and character shops.

Aug 29

Idolmaster, Fate, and Witch on the Holy Night Characters Join 30MS Line

Dengeki Hobby Web reports that Mikoto Hida from THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS, Rin Tohsaka from Fate/stay night, and Aoko Aozaki from Witch on the Holy Night are joining the 30 MINUTES SISTERS bishoujo plastic model series. Mikoto Hida ships in January 2027, while Rin Tohsaka and Aoko Aozaki ship in March 2027.

Aug 29

Fate/Grand Order Mash Kyrielight Paladin Joins 30MS Plastic Model Line

Bandai Spirits released a 30MS plastic model kit of Fate/Grand Order's Mash Kyrielight in her Paladin form on August 22, 2026. The kit features color-coded parts, movable joints, three tampo-printed face parts, and a shield that can reproduce its Noble Phantasm deployment state. It uses the 3mm joints common to the 30 Minutes Label.

Aug 28

Fate/Grand Order Leads Japan Smartphone Revenue Ranking Again

Sensor Tower data for August 13-19, 2026 shows Fate/Grand Order at the top of Japan's smartphone game revenue ranking for another week, with revenue up 62% week-over-week. The list includes eFootball, hololive Dreams, and Monster Strike in the top spots. The article also introduces top-grossing titles by country for April-June.

Aug 28

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Illya and Miyu Get 1/5 Scale Statues from Prime 1 Studio

Prime 1 Studio has opened orders for a pair of 1/5 scale statues based on Hiroshi Hiroyama's Blu-ray BOX illustration from 'Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya'. The figures, Illyasviel von Einzbern and Miyu Edelfelt, belong to the Concept Master Line series and reproduce the slipcase art of the first TV season's Blu-ray BOX. Each statue stands at 35cm and includes a special base with star-flower effects from the transformation sequence. The standard versions are priced at 85,690 yen, while DX and DX bonus versions add interchangeable head parts and are priced at 94,490 yen. The DX bonus versions are sold exclusively at Prime 1 Studio's online store in Japan. Orders are accepted from August 26 to October 26, 2026, with release scheduled between January and April 2028. The statues are made of polystone and weigh approximately 1.75kg for Illya and 1.5kg for Miyu in their standard versions. The two figures are designed to be displayed together, representing the front and back of the slipcase and the bond between the characters.

Aug 27

FGO Fes 2026 Cosplay Report Spotlights Lilith, Dioscuri, and More

Inside published a series of cosplay photo reports from Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2026 Chaldea Academy Festival, the franchise's 11th anniversary event held August 1 and 2 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. The event carried the concept "FGO x Fes x Academy" and featured voice actor stages and school-festival themed attractions, while cosplay participation was allowed and drew many costumed fans. Among the reports, cosplayer Senmoji Vi attended as Lilith, wearing a bold skin-revealing outfit and striking a tongue-out pose. Another report covered Pokahito as Dioscuri, dressed in a self-made pure white dress that created a mystical, mythological atmosphere. Tokumoru Umaru appeared as Francesca Prelati in a fitted outfit with a provocative expression, and Miroku cosplayed Elizabeth Bathory, noted for her figure and dynamic poses under a loose T-shirt. Each article includes eight to nine photos shot by photographer tama. The reports are part of a broader series documenting cosplayers at the event, alongside earlier roundups featuring characters like Anastasia and Merlin.

Aug 22

Fate/strange Fake Anime Confirms New Season With Teaser Visual

Aniplex confirmed a new season of the Fate/strange Fake television anime on Saturday, a day after announcing it at a panel during the Anime NYC event on Friday. The company released a teaser visual carrying the words "Rise Against the Rules" and "New Season Confirmed," along with an announcement trailer. Story details and a broadcast date have not been announced. The first season ran 13 episodes and aired from January to March 2026 on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV. Its first episode premiered early on December 31, 2024, ahead of the regular run, and the final episode ended with a "to be continued" message. The anime adapts Ryohgo Narita's Fate/strange Fake light novel, a spin-off of the Fate series set in Snowfield, Nevada, where an irregular Holy Grail War unfolds. A-1 Pictures handled the animation, with Shun Enokido and Takahito Sakazume directing and Hiroyuki Sawano composing the music. Kana Hanazawa and Yuki Ono lead the cast as Ayaka Sajo and Saber.

Aug 21

FGO Mash Kyrielight Paladin Joins 30MS Plastic Model Lineup

BANDAI SPIRITS releases the 30MS Shielder/Mash Kyrielight [Paladin] kit starting August 22. The Fate/Grand Order character joins the 30 MINUTES SISTERS brand, featuring three tampo-printed face parts, hand parts, Mash's shield, and a sticker. The shield can recreate the Noble Phantasm deployment state. The kit is priced at 5,060 yen including tax.

Aug 21

30MS Adds Shiny Colors SHHis Trio, Rin Tohsaka, Aoko Aozaki

At the 15th 30 MINUTES LABEL New Product Presentation, BANDAI SPIRITS revealed new 30 MINUTES SISTERS kits. SHHis members Hikari Hida, Nichika Nanakusa, and Hazuki Nanakusa appear, alongside Rin Tohsaka from Fate/stay night and Aoko Aozaki from Witch on the Holy Night. Releases run from January to March 2027.

Aug 21

Dice Tavern: A Fateful Throw Rolls Out September 8, 2026

Publisher HARRISONWORLD announced that Cavi Studio's Dice Tavern: A Fateful Throw launches September 8, 2026. The dice-building roguelite adapts the classic game Farkle and draws inspiration from Balatro and a minigame in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. It offers over 10 playable characters, 30-plus opponents, and a Steam demo.

Aug 20

Fate/Grand Order Tops Japan's Mobile Revenue Chart for August 6-12

Sensor Tower data for August 6-12, 2026, shows Fate/Grand Order at the top of Japan's mobile revenue rankings, despite a 28% week-over-week decline. The top 50 list includes new entries like Genshin Impact and Arknights: Endfield, which saw a 215% revenue increase. A separate ranking of April-June releases places Dragon Quest Smash Glow first in both downloads and revenue.

Aug 18

Fate/Grand Order Noble Phantasm Gashapon Figures Launch in August

Bandai is releasing a new line of gashapon figures based on the Noble Phantasms of servants from the smartphone game Fate/Grand Order. The Fate/Grand Order Noble Phantasm Collection includes five types of desktop figures, each with a base designed to reproduce the in-game summoning circle and a back panel featuring the character's class card. The lineup features Artoria Pendragon, Artoria Pendragon (Alter), Mash Kyrielight, Jeanne d'Arc, and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter). Each capsule is priced at 500 yen including tax, and the figures are scheduled to ship in the fourth week of August 2026. The release timing may vary by region and store. Bandai's Vender Division is handling the product, which is part of the company's capsule toy line. The figures are designed for display, with the bases adding a luxurious specification that sets them apart from standard gashapon.

Aug 15

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Movie Gets CHILLfigg Trading Figures in Six Styles

VISION is taking orders for six non-scale CHILLfigg trading figures based on the movie Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Licht - The Nameless Girl. Illyasviel von Einzbern, Miyu Edelfelt, and Chloe von Einzbern each appear in two versions: magical girl outfit and school uniform. A single blind box costs 3,000 yen, and a six-figure box costs 18,000 yen. Orders close August 19, with shipment planned for December 2026.

Aug 15

FGO MoonCancer/Jade Rabbit Gets 1/7 Scale Figure in First Ascension Form

Krenel is taking pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of MoonCancer/Jade Rabbit from Fate/Grand Order, sculpted in the character's first ascension outfit. The figure features a black swimsuit, a loosely worn jacket, and a knife, with a price of 26,400 yen. Good Smile Company's pre-order period runs until September 30, with shipping planned for July 2027.