The entity 'noa' as tracked by Yomimono's coverage spans multiple unrelated creators and characters with the name, and the most recent stories concern Noah, one of rurudo's original characters slated for a Banpresto ESPRESTO prize figure in March 2027, and solo developer noa's Elin, whose August 2026 newsletter detailed a giant sister enemy and new fire spells.
The name noa in Yomimono's coverage does not point to one person. The stories attach it to a solo game developer, an original character from rurudo's lineup, a Blue Archive student council secretary, a manga title character, a Patlabor protagonist, and at least one fighting game player. There is no single throughline to draw.
The most recent material covers rurudo's original characters, not a licensed cast, being pulled into Banpresto's ESPRESTO prize figure line. Painted prototypes for Eve and Angel Police Elle appeared on one post, and Noah and Hatsune on another, with the Noah and Hatsune post stating the figures are scheduled to appear as crane game prizes in March 2027. The earlier stories about Noa Shioi of Blue Archive, whose figma from Good Smile Company is set for August 2027 at 11,800 yen, and about Noa Izumi of Patlabor, who appears as a resin figure in Hasegawa's September 2026 lineup, sit on the same naming coincidence at the merchandise level.
The Elin newsletters are the closest thing to an ongoing thread. The June 2026 issue announced giant cats, new vehicles, ghost species, and a fan event for November 2026. The July 2026 issue detailed a wide-area watering can, area-of-effect tools, a sweet boom in North Tyris, and a tea crop yielding matcha powder and cream. The August 2026 issue followed with a giant enemy formed from combined sister roids, two new fire spells, a double bed, and updates to One Block Mode.
The remaining stories attach the name to separate works and people: Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi., a manga by Enma Akiyama whose television anime adaptation was announced with Shinsuke Yanagi directing at studio feel., and karanoah, credited with the ending theme for Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Part 2. Each stands apart, and the dossier records them as separate items rather than parts of one account.
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Banpresto showed painted prototypes of four ESPRESTO prize figures for rurudo's original characters: Eve and Angel Police Elle on one post, Noah and Hatsune on another. The two posts, dated September 24, 2026, point to translucent coloring and delicate sculpting. The Noah and Hatsune post states the figures are scheduled to appear as crane game prizes in March 2027.
EXNOA announced at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that Touken Ranbu Pazugiri, a puzzle RPG for iOS, Android, and PC, launches September 24, 2026. At launch the main story runs through Chapter 3, drawn from Momotaro, Issun-boshi, and Urashima Taro, and 42 Touken Danshi from Touken Ranbu ONLINE are implemented. Five swords appear as rare: Mikazuki Munechika, Kasen Kanesada, Taro Tachi, Ran Toshiro, and Ichigo Hitofuri.
Voltage renewed the official website for the Nintendo Switch game Re:cord NOAH Boukyaku no Fractal on September 17, 2026, and released a new key visual. The site now carries story and character information plus event CGs. The game is set in Noah, a city floating on the sea, where beings called Sylphide live on emotion as energy. The protagonist Lila meets the android 50Y-O-61.
Industry insiders say EXNOA, which runs DMM GAMES, will withdraw from packaged game distribution. EXNOA took over the package distribution division from the now-defunct Hobibox and was the largest distribution route in Japan for PC games, especially bishoujo games. Comments came from kazami of Jitensha Sogyo, Hayama Koyote of Inre, and Ishikawa Yasushi of Purple software.
A new official website opened on Thursday to announce that SSS-Class Revival Hunter, the web novel and webtoon by writer Sinnoa and artist Neida, is getting an anime adaptation in January 2027. Crunchyroll will stream the series worldwide outside Asia, with availability in the Indian subcontinent, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia, and the company has posted an English-subtitled teaser trailer. Takeo Otsuka voices Gongja Kim, the F-rank Hunter who copies an S-rank skill that only activates when he dies, and Satoshi Hino voices the Sword Emperor, a former top-class Hunter who becomes his ghostly companion. Hiroaki Sakurai directs at STUDIO fu, with Sayuri Oba on scripts and Takahiro Yoshimatsu on character designs. The novel debuted in November 2018 and the webtoon launched in December 2020 with 151 episodes to date, published in English by Tapas.
Niche Gamer's Waifu Wednesday column spotlights Noa Izumi from Mobile Police Patlabor. Noa is a main protagonist of the mecha anime, a young pilot who joins the police force after her athletic ambitions dissolve. The column describes her as tomboyish and energetic, a primary love interest for Asuma Shinohara, and one of the most iconic tomboys in anime.
Good Smile Company is releasing a figma of Noa Shioi, secretary of the student council Seminar and a Millennium Science School member from Blue Archive. The figure includes face parts for composed, wink, and glaring expressions, plus optional parts like a handgun called Secretary's Decision, notebooks, pen, and an action skirt. It is scheduled for release in August 2027 at 11,800 yen. A smile face part is available as a bonus from the official shop.
Solo developer noa published the August 2026 Elin newsletter on Steam, revealing a giant enemy formed from combined sister roids, two new fire spells, a double bed, and updates to One Block Mode. The newsletter also introduced official art and music, including a hymn for the goddess Lulwy.
DMM GAMES, operated by EXNOA, will release GAMES STORE, an iOS store app that bypasses the App Store, on August 31. The app allows iPhone users to play supported DMM GAMES titles directly on their devices without going through Apple's store. The launch lineup includes 10 titles, such as Dot Abyss, Koihime†Sensen, and Muv-Luv Girls Garden, with adult X versions available for some games. The store is an alternative app marketplace, already available on Android, and its iOS release follows Japan's Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act, which took effect in December 2025 and permits such distribution. The move addresses expression restrictions that have affected iOS versions of games like Tinkle Star Knights, where App Store review warnings led to characters being displayed as blacked-out silhouettes. With GAMES STORE, users can download adult versions with original illustrations. DMM GAMES also announced a Start iOS Apps Campaign from September 2, offering DMM points to users who launch games installed via the store. More titles are planned for future release.
EXNOA announced on August 20, 2026 that the puzzle RPG Touken Ranbu Pazu Giri will be exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The game will appear at the DMM GAMES booth in Hall 3, which the company says is its largest exhibition scale ever. Visitors can try the game in a hands-on trial corner before its release. Those who show staff the trial experience or a pre-registration screen receive a sticker randomly distributed from seven types, and those who show the pre-registration screen also get a To-gaki balloon. Uchiwa fans will be distributed to booth visitors. A joint stage featuring Touken Ranbu ONLINE and Touken Ranbu Pazu Giri is scheduled for the official TGS 2026 main stage program at 15:40 on September 20. The stage will feature Kosuke Toriumi as Mikazuki Munechika, Kento Hama as Mutsu no Kami Yoshiyuki, and Koyou Tadokoro as Futatsuji Hirosada. Application details for viewing will be announced on the official X accounts or the DMM GAMES TGS 2026 special site.
The July 2026 Elin Newsletter, published on the Steam store page on July 22, details new in-game additions. A watering can that moistens wide areas and area-of-effect tools improve farming efficiency. A sweet boom has arrived in North Tyris, and a new tea crop will yield matcha powder and cream. The newsletter also showcases official illustrations and a hymn by composer NINO.
Seven titles end service in August 2026, led by DONUTS' idol rhythm game Tokyo 7th Sisters, which closes August 12 after roughly 12 years and 6 months. The roundup also covers Tenkei Paradox, the Rosidere puzzle game, Counter:Side, and others, with refund procedures detailed for paid currency.
Dengeki Hobby Web highlighted Shueisha Kindle manga releasing on July 17, 2026. The roundup includes One Punch Man Vol. 37, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Vol. 26, Junket Bank Vol. 22, and additional titles such as Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. Vol. 11, Mokkori Hanbei 13, Diamond no Kōzai 10, and Shadow House 22.
Kadokawa announced a television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. manga, alongside a teaser visual and main staff. Shinsuke Yanagi directs at studio feel., with Keiichiro Ochi handling series scripts and Yumiko Yamamoto designing characters. The manga launched in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump in 2023; its 11th volume ships July 17.
EXNOA opened pre-registration for Touken Ranbu Pazugiri on July 12, 2026, across the App Store, Google Play, and the official website. The game is a puzzle RPG set in the Touken Ranbu ONLINE universe, where players take the role of an Emakimori and team up with sword warriors (Touken Danshi) to protect the world of stories from the Time Retrograde Army. The puzzle mechanics involve connecting oni of the same color and cutting them. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases and is scheduled for release within 2026 on PC (DMM GAMES PLAYER), iOS, and Android. Pre-registration milestone rewards include summon tickets and a guaranteed sword warrior summon ticket at 300,000 registrations. A campaign on X offers 5,000 winners a chance at up to 8,260 yen worth of Erableru Pay. A repost campaign for the official PV gives 100 winners Erableru Pay and 100 winners hologram stickers of Mikazuki Munechika. A collaborative campaign with Touken Ranbu ONLINE is set to begin on July 22, 2026.
Developer noa released the June 2026 issue of the Elin newsletter, detailing upcoming features like giant cats, new vehicles from the gacha, ghost species that move through walls, and a rare happiness-bringing shoe item. The newsletter also announced the third Lumiest Art Tourism Stroll fan event for November 2026 and showcased community fan art and housing builds.
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.
Hasegawa announced its September 2026 lineup via its official X account and website, featuring plastic model kits, resin figure kits, and other products. Highlights include a 'You're Under Arrest!' Suzuki GSX-R750 White Bike Version, a 'Patlabor' Noa Izumi resin figure, and a reissue of the VR-747 Temjin from 'Cyber Troopers Virtual-On' for the series' 30th anniversary.
MenaRD won the Street Fighter 6 division at Blink Respawn 2026, held June 5-7 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. After falling to the losers' bracket, he reset the grand finals and defeated NoahTheProdigy 3-1 in the Blanka vs. Luke matchup, earning a spot in Capcom Cup 13.
The staff for the sequel anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers announced the second part's theme songs, additional cast, and a July 7 premiere date in a new promotional video. Dannie May performs the opening "Bad Idenshi" and karanoah performs the ending "Bakemon." New cast includes Tomoaki Maeno, Aya Endo, and Hiroshi Shirokuma.
Roronoa Zoro has taken first place in every region in the latest weekly results of the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll, overtaking Monkey D. Luffy who led the midterm rankings. The data covers votes from April 27 to May 3, 2026. Final results will be announced at One Piece Day '26 in August 2026.