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Oni

The supplied stories do not cover a work titled Oni. One 2026 story concerns a game called Kakure Oni, whose demo added a second demon on October 20 and joined Steam Next Fest. Another story from September 18, 2026 covers remarks about School Ghost Stories and its current CERO rating.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Oct 16

The Yomimono stories grouped under this entity do not describe a single work titled Oni. The nearest items are separate, unrelated subjects. The most recent is Kakure Oni, an asymmetric multiplayer horror game from FORCES. It splits five players into four children and one demon across three-minute matches, and until October 20 its demon side had only one option, Kakure Oni.

On October 20 FORCES added a second demon, Kuchisake, whose forward charge, Dai Zutsuki, catches every child in its path. The demo joined Steam Next Fest, which runs October 20 to October 27. A game titled Onimusha: Way of the Sword also appears in the stories, but only as the title used in a test of XR glasses at Tokyo Game Show 2026.

A third strand concerns School Ghost Stories. At a D3 Publisher creator talk at Tokyo Game Show on September 18, designer Takiya Iijima said the game's scenario has not changed but its rating moved from CERO B to CERO D under modern standards, and that some scenarios might now be rated CERO Z or shelved. He spoke alongside producer Shunsuke Fujita. Nothing in the supplied stories connects Kakure Oni, Onimusha, or School Ghost Stories to one another or to a shared series.

Key facts

Game
Kakure Oni is an asymmetric multiplayer horror game from FORCES in which five players split into four children and one demon across three-minute matches. ↗
Demo update
FORCES added a second demon, Kuchisake, to the Kakure Oni demo on October 20. ↗
Demon ability
Kuchisake uses a forward charge called Dai Zutsuki that catches every child in its path. ↗
Steam Next Fest
The Kakure Oni demo joins Steam Next Fest, which runs October 20 to October 27. ↗
School Ghost Stories rating
At a D3 Publisher creator talk at Tokyo Game Show on September 18, designer Takiya Iijima said the School Ghost Stories scenario has not changed but its rating moved from CERO B to CERO D under modern standards. ↗
School Ghost Stories producer
Iijima spoke alongside producer Shunsuke Fujita. ↗

Timeline

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Release
game · 2027-01-28 · Nintendo Switch · 2026-09-09

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1d ago

Sony's September 2026 PS Store Charts Put Onimusha on Top for PS5

Sony Interactive Entertainment published PlayStation Store download rankings for September 2026 across four categories. Onimusha: Way of the Sword took No. 1 on PS5, ahead of Torneko's Great Adventure: Mystery Dungeon - A Somewhat Lovely Remaster at No. 2 and EA SPORTS FC 27 at No. 3. MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD led PS4, Cities: VR - Enhanced Edition led PS VR2, and the free-to-play monster-collecting RPG Animo topped the free-to-play category.

1d ago

Aooni Joins VTuber Ranks With a Silent Game Stream

UUUM LiTMUS announced on October 23 that Aooni, the icon of the 2004 horror game, will start work as a VTuber. Aooni's first stream runs October 30, 2026, from 20:00 to 22:00 on the YouTube Aooni Channel. The debut title is Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the latest entry in the Sengoku survival action series, set in early Edo period Kyoto with a young Miyamoto Musashi granted the power of oni against the monstrous Genma. The concept behind the activities is "supporting horror games," with streams covering titles from famous works down to indie releases. The format is the unusual part: a Live2D-animated Aooni reacts with its whole body to the game, but does not speak, which LiTMUS frames as a silent style that lets the game audio and visuals carry the viewing experience. Because Aooni stays quiet, the chat does the talking, and comments, game requests, and casual chat are all invited.

1d ago

13Z -Jusanza Senki- Gets Second Trailer Ahead of January 2027 Launch

Clouded Leopard Entertainment and developer Mixed Realms released the second trailer for 13Z -Jusanza Senki- on October 23. The roguelike 3D action game supports up to four-player co-op and is set in a world where the twelve zodiac guardians have weakened, opening a contest to choose a 13th zodiac god. Players control warriors possessed by a Fox, Crow, or Panda. It launches January 14, 2027 on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5.

2d ago

REJECT Ties Up with Panasonic's Korikoran for Player Conditioning

REJECT ran a collaboration project with Panasonic's Korikoran home-use high-frequency treatment device in September 2026. The push included a video from September 15 featuring STREET FIGHTER division player Daigo Umehara, a special page published September 14 where Umehara and streamer Haitani try the Korikoran Loop, a segment on REJECT's Rijepo program, and a REJECT corner at the Panasonic booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 from September 17 to 20.

2d ago

Tukoni: Forest Keeper Dev Ties Game's Design to Zelda and Amanita

Dream Operator creative director Oleksii Furman discussed Tukoni: Forest Keeper in an interview, tracing the point-and-click puzzle adventure's design to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and games by Amanita Design. Furman said the studio chose not to bind the game to a single fixed screen so it could carry richer puzzles, and described the project as an outgrowth of the free Tukoni: Prologue. The PC game released on August 17 and costs 1,050 yen.

2d ago

EA Closes BioWare, Cancels New Mass Effect as RPG Peers Pay Tribute

Electronic Arts announced on October 22 that it is closing BioWare, the Canadian studio it acquired in 2007. BioWare was founded in 1995 and built its reputation on RPGs, including the Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age series. Its most recent release was Dragon Age: The Veilguard in November 2024. A new Mass Effect title was in development, and EA canceled that project as part of the closure. EA said the decision was not made lightly and called BioWare a legendary studio that contributed to the formation of the RPG genre. Tributes followed from across the industry. Michal Nowakowski, co-CEO of CD Projekt Red, said BioWare was "extremely important to the history of CD Projekt Red" and that "it's sad to see a legendary studio disappear." Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, said "it's hard to imagine that no RPG will be released under the BioWare name in the future" and thanked the studio: "Be proud of everything you accomplished."

2d ago

TONIQ's Yuki Kimura Joins ad:tech tokyo 2026 Speaker Lineup

TONIQ Inc. representative director Yuki Kimura will speak at ad:tech tokyo 2026, held at Tokyo Midtown from October 21 to 23, 2026, with a booth at B5. On October 22, 13:00 to 13:40 at Exhibition Stage2, he joins J.League marketing director Shohei Takebuchi and Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Shun Yamaji and Akira Hamada to discuss using data and CRM to turn stadium attendance into repeat visits.

4d ago

Romelia War Chronicle Sends Its Noblewoman Into Battle

The first three episodes of Romelia War Chronicle take Romelia and her recruits into their first fight, and the show lets her be a poor fighter who leads through strategy and tactics. Al and Ray serve as onlookers trying to read their commander. Episode 1 and 2 both carry a community score of 4.0, and episode 3 a 4.1.

4d ago

Lelu Demo Arrives For Steam Next Fest Ahead Of January 2027 Launch

Electronic Sheep Games announced on October 20 that Lelu, developed by UK indie developer Jamie Rowan, is part of Steam Next Fest with a playable demo. The Metroidvania-style action adventure casts the player as a self-aware wind-up toy fighting hostile toys and giant toy titans. The demo includes the boss Gacha King. The full game is scheduled for January 22, 2027, with Japanese support, on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.

4d ago

ArcheAge Chronicles Demo Hits Steam Next Fest With New Dungeon

XLGAMES released a demo for ArcheAge Chronicles on Steam on October 20, timed to Steam Next Fest, which runs until October 27 at 2:00 a.m. Japan time. The demo is based on the network test held in September and adds the high-difficulty dungeon Throne of Hinnon plus a PvP channel. Four classes are playable: Warrior, Ranger, Berserker, and Mage. No application or invitation is needed; any Steam account can join, and Japan is included in the target regions, though the game does not support Japanese. Set in Auroria 50 years after the original ArcheAge, the title is planned as buy-to-play with no pay-to-win items. The full game is scheduled for early access on PC via Steam within 2026, with releases also planned for Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Housing and trade life content are not in the demo but will appear in early access.

4d ago

Kakure Oni Demo Hits Steam With Sound-Based Stealth

A demo for Kakure Oni: Hide-and-Seek Horror is available on Steam. FORCES built an asymmetric multiplayer game where one oni hunts four children through a darkened abandoned school in the Kakuriyo. The children win by evading for three minutes; the oni wins by catching them all. Masks grant invisibility at a Reiryoku cost, and sound gives players away.

5d ago

IONIZATION Half-Life Mod Ships Version 2.0 in Early Access

Modder KPE030T has released version 2.0 of the Early Access build of IONIZATION, a Half-Life total conversion mod made public in 2025. Set in the 1990s, it casts the player as a special mission agent investigating a mysterious incident in a remote area of the former Soviet Union. The update adds large-scale optimization, a rebuilt weapon system, reworked enemy characters, an overhauled subtitle system, code improvements and bug fixes.

5d ago

MintLip+ Opens Its First New Title With a Crime Suspense Otome Game

Edia announced on October 19 that Astraea no Zaikyu, the first completely new title from its women's game brand MintLip+, will come to Nintendo Switch on March 25, 2027. The crime suspense romance adventure has character design by Hachi Uehara and a main scenario by Ren Mikado. Kaito Ishikawa, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Katsuyuki Konishi, Makoto Furukawa and Ryohei Kimura lead the cast, with Ryota Suzuki as the missing partner Jean Walker.

Oct 16

Sega Opens Made-To-Order Sales For Sonic DNA Figure At 3,000,000 Yen

Sega is taking made-to-order orders for the "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG DNA FIGURE" through November 1, 2026 on Sega Store Online, with orders subject to closing once the planned quantity is reached. The figure is priced at 3,000,000 yen in Japan and USD 20,000 overseas, stands 250mm tall, and ships with a DNA certificate, base, and box.

Oct 16

Pokemon TCG Special Deck Set MEGA Bundles Three Mega Evolution ex Decks

The Pokemon Company will release the Pokemon Card Game MEGA "Special Deck Set MEGA Mega Feraligatr / Mega Dragonite / Mega Gengar" on November 13, priced at 5,500 yen including tax. The product bundles three pre-constructed decks, one built around Mega Feraligatr ex, one around Mega Dragonite ex, and one around Mega Gengar ex. Each deck holds two Mega Evolution ex cards, three Pokemon coins, damage counters and markers, and a playmat. The set also includes three paper deck cases, a paper damage counter case, and a card box, along with a how-to-play manual and three player guides. The Feraligatr deck runs Croconaw, Totodile, Glastrier, and Mantine, with holographic Totodile and Croconaw. The Dragonite deck carries Dragonair, Dratini, Ogerpon Wellspring Mask, and Meijin's Encouragement, with holographic Dratini and Dragonair. The Gengar deck holds Haunter, Gastly, Sableye, Seviper, and Hikari, with holographic Gastly and Haunter. Hyper Ball, Boss's Orders, and Lillie's Determination appear in all three decks.

Oct 15

Kakure Oni Adds Second Demon Kuchisake To Demo On October 20

FORCES will add a second demon, Kuchisake, to the demo of its asymmetric multiplayer horror game Kakure Oni on October 20. The game splits five players into four children and one demon across three-minute matches. Kuchisake uses a forward charge called Dai Zutsuki that catches every child in its path, giving the demon side a choice between Kakure Oni and Kuchisake. The demo joins Steam Next Fest, which runs October 20 to October 27.

Oct 14

Doroche's Box Garden Comes To Steam Free On October 15

Kedama no Mofumofu Hakoniwaya will release the Steam version of Doroche's Box Garden for free on October 15. The raising game follows Doroche, a jackalope tasked with turning a winter box garden into spring by helping the dragon god Hanasaka brew flower sake. The Steam build adds scenarios and systems beyond the unityroom version, including a story set after spring arrives.

Oct 14

Gundam X 30th Anniversary Framed Art Prints Open For Pre-Order

Premium Bandai's Sunrise Store is taking pre-orders until January 11, 2027 for three framed reproduction artworks tied to the After War Gundam X Record Collection A.W. 30th Chronicle. The prints use newly drawn illustrations by Junya Ishigaki, Kunio Okawara, and Nobuyoshi Nishimura. Each is 33,000 yen with tax, published by Bandai Namco Filmworks, and scheduled to ship in March 2027.

Oct 13

Dwango to End Nintendo Switch Niconico Service on March 31, 2027

Dwango announced on October 13, 2026 that the Nintendo Switch software "Niconico" will end service at 23:59 on March 31, 2027. New downloads from the Nintendo eShop stop at 23:59 on February 28, 2027. The Switch app, which launched in July 2017, lets users watch Niconico Douga videos across categories such as game commentary, currently airing anime, Vocaloid songs, and animal videos, with automatic related-video playback and playlists. Comment posting and likes require member registration. Accounts, My Lists, and other data carry over to the browser version of Niconico Douga and the Niconico Douga app, so they are not lost. Dwango stated there are no plans to support Niconico on the Nintendo Switch 2, and the app does not use the console's backward compatibility feature. A "Thank You for Playing So Much Campaign" will run for eligible users, delivering a record of play memories through Niconico's notification feature and granting a "Thank You for Using Nintendo Switch 'Niconico'" achievement to qualifying accounts.

Oct 13

Union Creative Reissues Super Sonico White Cat Figure

Union Creative is re-releasing its Super Sonico White cat ver. figure, listed on Amazon.co.jp at 20,636 yen with tax included and a scheduled release of June 30, 2027. The non-scale painted PVC and ABS figure stands about 270mm including the base. Sculpting is credited to Minheru of Blond Parrot, with paint by Nana Moriyama. The glasses come off, giving the cat-ear and white swimsuit version a second look.

Oct 13

Richard Garriott Moves To Reclaim Ultima Copyright From EA

Richard Garriott has begun the process to reclaim the Ultima copyright he transferred to Electronic Arts when EA acquired Origin Systems in 1992. Under Section 203 of the U.S. Copyright Act, a grant can be terminated 35 to 40 years after transfer, and Garriott said he can reclaim the rights in 2027. EA told him it will follow the law and return them.

Oct 13

VITURE Pro 2 Brings Nintendo Switch 2 Games To Tokyo Game Show Queue

Tokyo Game Show 2026 ran from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20, 2026, and the wait for popular booths gave one editorial team an idea: play something else while standing in line. The trial connected a Nintendo Switch 2 to the XR glasses VITURE Pro 2, which projects a virtual screen equivalent to up to 146 inches roughly 4 meters ahead. The glasses use a Sony-made Micro-OLED panel rated at 1,920x1,080 dots per eye, up to 120Hz, up to 1,600 nits, and a 50-degree field of view. Onimusha: Way of the Sword was the test title. The large screen made it easier to track enemy spacing and follow fast camera movement, and the author notes the brightness held up in venues and outdoors. The VITURE Pro 2 sells for 49,880 yen with tax included. Gameplay footage was captured in a media-only space, and the article states shooting was done in permitted areas with venue rules and staff guidance taking priority.

Oct 12

Sega Reveals Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year 2 Roadmap

Sega announced a roadmap for Year Two of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, launching November 3 with Duel Mode, a Gadget System upgrade, new characters Bayonetta and Aigis, and two new machines. Collaborations follow through 2027, including Godzilla, Evangelion, Sanrio Puroland, a Final Fantasy VII Remake Midgar Pack, and a Persona Reload pack, plus a Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond short film debuting November 12.

Oct 12

CAMELOT to Release Ichiya-chan Swimsuit Figure in June 2027

CAMELOT is producing a 1/8 scale figure of Ichiya-chan, an illustration by Boni~, for its Dosukebe Stripper Figure series. The painted PVC and ABS figure stands about 12cm tall, with sculpting by miya and coloring by Chaji. It is scheduled for release in June 2027 at 9,900 yen including tax, distributed by Native, with a Boni~ illustration postcard as an online purchase bonus.

Oct 11

Iijima Says School Ghost Stories Scenario Could Hit CERO Z Today

At a D3 Publisher creator talk at Tokyo Game Show on September 18, School Ghost Stories designer Takiya Iijima said the game's scenario has not changed but its rating moved from CERO B to CERO D under modern standards, and that some scenarios might now be rated CERO Z or shelved. He spoke alongside producer Shunsuke Fujita.

Oct 10

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Opens Season 2 With Duel Mode And A Godzilla Pack

Sega launched Season 2 of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds on October 10, adding Duel Mode, a one-on-one format played online and offline, plus the Grand Master Plate gadget upgrade and 15 new gadgets. Bayonetta and Aigis join as racers, unlocked by beating them in Rival Duel. Collaboration DLC runs from November through next December, starting with the Godzilla Pack on November 4 at 660 yen.

Oct 10

Millna Releases 'Dokonimo Nai Hoshi' Music Video And Retires The DOLL GAL Face

Millna released the music video for the new song 'Dokonimo Nai Hoshi' at 11:00 on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with audio to follow on streaming services via TuneCore Japan. In the video she destroyed the face of DOLL GAL millna, a mask she sculpted in 2022 and printed in 3D, and rebuilt the fragments into 'Naki Ko no Atama Mono.'

Oct 10

Sega Sets Sonic Short Anime 'Memories and Beyond' for November 12

Sega released a trailer for 'Memories and Beyond ~To the Future of Memory~', a new short anime tied to the Sonic series' 35th anniversary, with a release date of November 12. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Rouge appear in the video, fighting Metal Sonic. The YouTube description states a Japanese dub is also in preparation.

Oct 9

Sonic 35th Anniversary Exhibition Opens at Ikebukuro PARCO FACTORY

Sega's Sonic 35th anniversary exhibition, SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS, runs from October 9 to November 1, 2026, at Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building 7F PARCO FACTORY. The show approaches the series through games, characters, design, music, and art, with archive displays, production materials, and collaboration works by 16 contemporary artists including Yusuke Nakamura and Taku Inoue.

Oct 9

Bandai Adds Kamen Rider G4 And G3 Mild To SO-DO CHRONICLE

Bandai's candy toy line SO-DO CHRONICLE is adding a two-figure set of Kamen Rider G4 and Kamen Rider G3 Mild, tied to the 20th anniversary of the theatrical film Kamen Rider Agito PROJECT G4. Preorders open on Premium Bandai at 13:00 on Friday, October 9, 2026, priced at 7,260 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for April 2027. The set includes a soda-flavor gum piece and a pedestal with the MPD SAUL logo.

Oct 9

EA Javelin Anti-Cheat Blocked 265,550 Cheats In Its First Week

Electronic Arts said the EA Javelin Anticheat system introduced in Apex Legends on September 29 blocked 265,550 cheats and suspended 12,969 accounts in its first week. The company attributed the gap between the two figures to cheats being stopped before they affect play. It also reported 40 cheat programs tracked and 91 percent of them blocked, plus hardware bans including 4,058 for Aimzenix.

Oct 8

Kyoto Animation Sets YouTube Premiere for Final Movement Part 1

The official Sound! Euphonium website announced on October 8 that Final Movement: Sound! Euphonium Part 1 will premiere on YouTube's KyoAni Channel on October 11 at 10 PM. The stream marks the release of Part 2 and is limited to Japan, with no archive. Part 1 is a theatrical reworking of the 2024 TV anime Sound! Euphonium 3, with added scenes and performance footage.

Oct 8

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Adds Avatar Legends DLC on October 14

Sega confirmed the paid DLC Vol. 6 "Avatar Legends" for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds releases Wednesday, October 14, 2026, alongside an introduction video. The World Championship Finals take place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 with 24 players, streamed on Twitch and YouTube, where Season 2 information will be revealed. Twitch Drops run from 1:00 to 6:00 that day, and the trial version adds the Extreme Gear machine.

Oct 8

Assetto Corsa EVO Adds 1:1 Free Roam Around Nürburgring

505 Games and KUNOS Simulazioni announced a new Free Roam mode for Assetto Corsa EVO on October 8, 2026. The mode recreates real roads, villages and landmarks in part of Germany's Eifel region at 1:1 scale, starting with the area around the Nürburgring. It includes the 20.8km Nordschleife and can be played solo or with other players. A playable demo appears at Sim Racing Expo in Frankfurt from October 16 to 18.

Oct 7

Sega Sets December 2 Release for Second Sonic Non-Stop DJ Mix Album 'MOSAIC'

Sega will release "Sonic The Hedgehog DJ Style 'MOSAIC'," a non-stop DJ mix album produced by Sonic series sound director Tomoya Ohtani, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The 29-track CD collects Sonic series music arranged into one continuous mix. It follows "Sonic The Hedgehog DJ Style 'PARTY'," released in 2020. Two mashups previously heard only at the live event SONIC MUSIC EXPERIENCE will be included as audio recordings for the first time. The album costs 2,800 yen including tax, with music distribution services, subscription included, available simultaneously.

Oct 7

Preorders Open for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Acrylic Stands

empty Co., Ltd. opened preorders on October 7 for acrylic stands tied to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The set has 15 types, among them Rex, Pyra, Mythra, and Nia, plus new outfits for Pyra and Mythra. Each stand costs 1,980 yen including tax and is set for release in December. Preorders run through the empty official online store and other e-commerce sites.

Oct 7

LightBridge to Offer Photonica Metalens Engine in October 2026

LightBridge Inc. announced Photonica Metalens Engine, a product specialized for metalens design, as the first product of its in-house Photonica design workflow platform. It is scheduled to begin offering in October 2026. The product connects meta-atom phase and transmittance data from Ansys Lumerical to whole-lens layout, performance evaluation in Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, and manufacturing data output. An adoption campaign covers Ansys Lumerical, Zemax OpticStudio, and Speos through October 31, 2026.

Oct 7

Sega Opens Official Sonic The Hedgehog Discord Server

Sega opened an official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server on Monday, with 13 channels covering rules, news, games, movies, IDW comics, and clips. One day after the announcement, the server had nearly 100,000 members. Several users said on social media that they were banned, and the server's Launch Day Update Q&A page said an aggressive auto-mod may have accidentally banned users, with reviews to follow.

Oct 7

Lexar Professional SILVER GO microSD Cards Ship With 250MB/s Read

Lexar's SILVER GO microSDXC UHS-I cards are now available through Asahi Toko Electronics, priced from 5,180 yen for 64GB up to 33,380 yen for 1TB. The 1TB, 512GB, and 256GB cards reach up to 250MB/s read and up to 180MB/s write, while the 128GB and 64GB models write at up to 135MB/s. The lineup is sold through Rakuten Market and Yahoo! Shopping.

Oct 7

Romelia War Chronicle Opens On A Hero Left In Disgrace

The premiere of Romelia War Chronicle introduces Romelia, one of the heroes who killed the Demon King, after the crown prince ends their engagement and leaves her disgraced. Without strong magical or physical ability, she turns to business and strategy to build an army against the Demon King's remaining forces in the countryside. The episode follows the aftermath of the Demon King's death, including still-enslaved humans.

Oct 6

Sonic Arita Ware Piece Priced At 1 Million Yen In Run Of 50

Global porcelain brand YOYOYO will sell Sonic the Hedgehog Arita ware "Infinite Blue," limited to 50 pieces worldwide at 1 million yen each, tax included. Five pieces go on sale first come, first served at the Sonic exhibition at Ikebukuro PARCO starting October 9. Online lottery applications open the same day, with results emailed from late October.

Oct 6

MAYLA Releases Nintama Rantaro Skirts in 5th and 6th Year Class Colors

MAYLA released the Nintama Rantaro Iconic Skirt, a piece inspired by the class colors of the Ninjutsu Academy 5th and 6th years, with a design drawn from ninja attire. It comes in purple for the 5th years, including Hyosuke Kuchiki, and green for the 6th years, including Isaku Zenpouji, in sizes M and L at 27,500 yen each. Reservations run from Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 17:00 to Monday, October 26, 2026, at the same time.

Oct 6

One Piece x Hobonichi Techo Returns for 2027 with 14 Items

The 2027 One Piece edition of the Hobonichi Techo goes on sale October 1, 2026 at the Hobonichi Online Store and other retailers, the fifth year of the collaboration between One Piece magazine and Hobonichi. The lineup has 14 items, including A6 and A5 planner covers, the hardcover HON, the weekly weeks planner, and new stationery and goods. Daily pages carry quotes from volumes 1 through 113.

Oct 6

HIKAKIN's ONICHA Corn Tea Sells 1.3 Million Units In Two Days

HIKAKIN announced that ONICHA Corn Tea, released on October 3, passed 1.3 million units sold in two days. The corn tea is made with 100% Hokkaido-grown sweet corn and is a variation of the soft drink ONICHA, released in April. HIKAKIN posted the figures on X, said sales exceeded expectations, and said restocking is underway.

Oct 6

Halloween: The Game Gets First DLC on October 28 With a Free Tower Farm Map

IllFonic announced on October 6, 2026 that the first DLC for Halloween: The Game arrives on October 28. The Tower Farm map, set in a rural farming area outside Haddonfield inspired by Halloween 5, is free for base game owners. Paid packs at $9.99 each add two Michael masks and two citizen packs.

Oct 6

Undead Chronicles Shows 1923 Prologue Trailer And Delays Its Demo

Seyfhouse Games released a prologue trailer for its zombie horror FPS Undead Chronicles through 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase. The trailer shows the Imperial Ottoman Bank in 1923 and an infection resembling the 1918 outbreak. A Steam post dated September 28 postpones the Halloween demo so the team can rebuild the core systems. Japanese users rank third worldwide for wishlist registrations.

Oct 5

Fox And Frog Demo At TGS2026 Adds Opening Scene And A New Island Threat

At the room6 booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, The Travels of Fox and Frog: The Kotoro Oni of Adashino Island showed an updated demo build. The biggest change is a new opening set in a Showa-retro apartment, following the fox and frog from an unpaid electricity bill to a boat bound for Adashino Island. The build is slated for release in the first half of 2027.

Oct 5

Jaleco's Carrier Gets A Retrospective Look On Dreamcast

Game Spark published a feature on Carrier, the Jaleco survival horror title released for the Dreamcast on February 24, 2000. Set aboard a missing U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carrier called Heimdal, the game follows operative Jack Eaglefeather against a plant-like life form named ARK. The article argues the game was overshadowed after Resident Evil CODE:Veronica arrived on February 3, 2000, and revisits its full 3D rendering and Scope System.

Oct 5

Technics Announces EAH-A1000 Wireless Headphones With Magnetic Fluid Driver

Panasonic announced the Technics EAH-A1000 on September 30, a high-end wireless headphone with an independently developed driver that uses magnetic fluid in the voice coil gap. The price is open, with an expected street price around 60,000 yen. Release is planned for November 19 in two colors: Platinum Gray Beige and Black.

Oct 5

Keio Startup Humonii Develops Hands-Free Electric Wheelchair

Humonii, a startup founded from Keio University in April 2026 and selected for the Keio Startup Incubation Program, is developing Feeling, a semi-autonomous electric wheelchair that moves by reading shifts in the user's center of gravity. A belt-type interface and AI operation assistance system, based on research from the Masaki Takahashi Laboratory, allow users who cannot move their hands, including people with quadriplegia, to move independently.