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Ryu☆

Ryu☆ is an active music composer, most recently credited for the soundtrack of Cave's Shinyaku DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu on Steam, released August 27, 2026.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 30

Ryu☆, known for BEMANI titles, is credited as the composer for the music of Shinyaku DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu, Cave's first self-developed and published home console title since the 2013 Xbox 360 version of DoDonPachi Saidaioujou. The game, released on Steam on August 27, 2026, is a refined version of the 2008 arcade classic DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu, rebuilt for modern players. Ryu☆'s involvement is part of a broader slate of music-related news across the Yomimono coverage, which also includes Sega's Stranger Than Heaven theater at Tokyo Game Show 2026 screening unreleased tracks, and the Grammy voting rights granted to SKY-HI and BE:FIRST members.

The Steam release of Shinyaku DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu introduces several new features: an Assist Mode that slows enemy bullets, a new Stage 6 with a new boss named Beyond voiced by Kikuko Inoue, and Royal Mode, a multiplayer mode supporting up to 10 players, a first for the shooting genre. New characters Stella, voiced by Satomi Hongo, and Beyond join the roster, bringing the total to seven. The game is priced at 3,150 yen, with a 10 percent discount to 2,835 yen until September 6.

Ryu☆'s role is confined to the music composition for this title. The stories do not detail any other recent projects, announcements, or personal updates involving Ryu☆. The dossier reflects only what the provided stories establish, which is a single, concrete credit as of late August 2026.

Key facts

Role
Music composed by Ryu☆, known for BEMANI titles. ↗
Project
Shinyaku DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu, released on Steam on August 27, 2026. ↗
Developer and Publisher
Cave's first self-developed and published home console title since the 2013 Xbox 360 version of DoDonPachi Saidaioujou. ↗
Game Basis
A refined version of the 2008 arcade classic DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu, rebuilt for modern players. ↗
Price
Priced at 3,150 yen, with a 10 percent discount to 2,835 yen until September 6. ↗

Timeline

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

Connections

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/ryu. CC BY 4.0.

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1d ago

Furyu's First Shooter ANOMALITH Draws on Resident Evil and Tarkov

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1d ago

FuRyu Reveals Full Prize Lineup For Hatsune Miku JK-Life Kuji

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1d ago

Ryu Kowata Shares VIVANT Episode 20 Still Of Li's Wild Gunfire Scene

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2d ago

S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Volcancer Set Opens Second Lottery Sale

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2d ago

MOSHOWTOYS Adds Gaiking To Precision Class For February 2027

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4d ago

BE:FIRST Releases Collaboration Video for RYUJI Theme Song

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4d ago

F:NEX Turns Nachoneko Birthday Art Into A 1/7 Scale Figure

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Oct 8

Furyu Releases Battle Spirits Crossover On Switch 2 With 77% Owner Discount

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Oct 8

Furyu Releases Official Demo For ANOMALITH On PS5, Switch 2, And PC

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Oct 7

JUNON Says He Absorbed Much From Yagira at Ryuji Japan Premiere

BE:FIRST member JUNON appeared at the Japan premiere of the film "RYUJI Ryuji" in Tokyo on the 7th, alongside lead actor Yuya Yagira. JUNON, who plays Hiroshi, said he chased Yagira's back as an actor and absorbed many things. He also noted BE:FIRST handled the theme song and insert song. The film opens October 30.

Oct 7

Lovebox Opens Hano Ciel Birthday Goods Orders Through October 12

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Oct 5

Kamen Rider Scissors Joins S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Line

Bandai Spirits will open preorders for two Kamen Rider Ryuki figures at Premium Bandai on October 9, 2026 at 15:00. Kamen Rider Scissors, the form of corrupt detective Masashi Sudo, is priced at 11,000 yen and ships in April 2027. A Volcancer and optional parts set releases alongside it.

Oct 5

Ryusei Yokohama Leads TBS Friday Drama LOST10

Ryusei Yokohama stars in LOST10, a TBS Friday drama starting October 16, 2026 at 10 PM. Set in Hokkaido, the human suspense story follows the Shikaradake Incident, a mountaineering accident on a trekking tour. Shun Oguri plays a freelance insurance investigator, Anne Nakamura a stranded participant. The cast also includes Marie Iitoyo, Satoru Iguchi, Kenji Iwatani, Kohei Matsushita, Mikako Ichikawa and Kayo Noro.

Oct 5

Ryusei Ryo Joins Office Nino, Co-Starring With Kazunari Ninomiya In VIVANT

Ryusei Ryo will join Kazunari Ninomiya's personal agency Office Nino, the company announced on the 1st. The two currently co-star in the TBS Sunday drama VIVANT, where Ryusei plays Koutaro Shinjo, a former public security officer acting as a monitor for the terrorist organization Tent, opposite Ninomiya as Nokor.

Oct 4

KandaQuantum Opens Limited Release Of Fuga v2 Ryusei

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Oct 4

WEST. to Cease Group Activities on September 30, Agency Says

Starto Entertainment announced on Thursday that the idol group WEST. will end its group activities on September 30. The agency had said on August 30 that Ryusei Fujii and Nozomu Kotaki would leave the group, and it held talks with the remaining five members about continuing as a five. All seven members stay with the company and continue as individual talents from October 1.

Oct 3

Furyu's TENITOL TALL Adds Madoka and Homura Figures for May 2027

Furyu is producing Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising as TENITOL TALL figures, both in school uniforms and both scheduled for May 2027. Each stands about 29 cm and 30 cm respectively and costs 10,450 yen with tax. A two-figure special set with interchangeable expression parts is exclusive to FURYU HOBBY MALL at 20,900 yen.

Oct 1

Kadokawa and Marvel Announce Spider-Man Manga Set in Shibuya

Kadokawa and Marvel Comics have launched a joint project called MARVEL | KADOKAWA, announced at the MARVEL FANFARE panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026. The first wave will consist of five titles, with two confirmed so far. Spider-Man is drawn by tokitokoro, who previously worked on Jeff the Land Shark for Marvel Comics. Its protagonist is Haruto Hachidori, a male high school student living in Shibuya who suddenly gains spider powers and swings through the city while a shadow lurking beneath it begins to move. Spider-Gwen is handled by Ryusei Yamada, who drew Captain Marvel illustrations for MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL. Its story follows Gwen Stacy, a high school student and drummer in the band Mary Janes, who gains powers after a radioactive spider bite in a laboratory and protects the city as Spider-Woman. Both Japanese titles remain undecided. Both works will begin serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi service within 2026, with collected volumes planned afterward.

Sep 27

Furyu Adds Shiina Mahiru and Shiro Figures to TENITOL TALL Line

Furyu's low-priced figure brand TENITOL TALL is producing two new releases in 2027: Shiina Mahiru from The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 and Shiro from No Game No Life. The Shiina Mahiru figure is based on the cover illustration of the novel's 11th volume, showing her in a soft winter outfit. It stands about 300mm including the base, with sculpting by Moineau and coloring by B_Sachi. Furyu lists the price at 10,890 yen including tax, scheduled for release in May 2027 through FURYU HOBBY MALL and other retailers. The Shiro figure comes from an original illustration drawn for the anime's 10th anniversary and depicts her in a swimsuit dress. It stands about 290mm including the base, priced at 12,100 yen including tax, scheduled for June 2027. Sculpting is by Fumiyoshi Tokunaga of MIC and coloring by Index of MIC. Furyu notes that the bases shown in promotional images are still under development.

Sep 19

VIVANT's Chokki Visits Japan, Greets 300 Fans In Japanese

Thai actor Ohm Thanaphat, who plays Chokki Thepanit in TBS's Sunday drama VIVANT, appeared at the opening stage of TBS SPORTS & VIVANT PARK on September 19 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza. He greeted 300 fans chosen by lottery in Japanese with "I love you!" and said people had asked him for autographs from the moment he landed. Ryusei Ryo, who plays Kotaro Shinjo, also attended, along with the actor playing Drum and judo gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda, a TBS athlete ambassador for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya. VIVANT is an original drama about Yusuke Nogi, a member of the Self-Defense Forces' top-secret intelligence organization Betsuhan. After a two-week broadcast break, the second half of season two begins October 4. Ohm said Chokki will have more scenes in the back half but could not discuss the story because of spoilers.

Sep 19

CRYMELIGHT Brings Poker Hands To Roguelike Action At Tokyo Game Show 2026

FuRyu's roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT was playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Set in Wonderland, where the souls of the dead are imprisoned, it follows Alice, a girl who has lost her memories and fights to recover them and gain freedom. Skill cards carry suits and numbers, and forming a five-card poker hand triggers multipliers and effects. A Game Spark hands-on found combat nimble and punishing.

Sep 18

G PLANTS Releases Second Single Downer's Inner Circle

Rapper G PLANTS released his second single, "Downer's Inner Circle," on Friday, September 18. The track centers on the expression "TRIP" and draws on memories and sensations G PLANTS experienced himself, sampling a phrase from a classic song and rebuilding it as hip-hop. Production was handled by T33-K, which the source describes as T33-K's debut work. It arrives about a month after his debut single "Ryuchijo."

Sep 18

LOST10 Adds Nine Cast Members and Releases Character Chart

The TBS Friday drama LOST10, starring Ryusei Yokohama, announced nine additional cast members and a character relationship chart ahead of its October 16 premiere. Yu Yoshizawa plays Endo, a Hokkaido Police instructor who becomes Komaru's superior, and Mirai Yamamoto plays Masu Tomo, a section manager at an insurance company tied to Oguri's character Nao. U-NEXT and Netflix will stream the series in Japan, with Netflix planning worldwide distribution.

Sep 17

JR West and Tottori Prefecture Outline Ryugu-koku Tottori RPG at TGS 2026

At Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 17, JR West, Tottori Prefecture, and JP UNIVERSE held a stage event called TOTTORI GAME SHOW to detail the FANTASY TOTTORI PROJECT, which develops Tottori Prefecture itself as a game IP, and its core RPG Ryugu-koku Tottori. Producer Hitoshi Tabata introduced footage of the fantasy RPG, in which 47 countries compete, Tottori appears as Tottori-koku ruled by Yakami-hime, and players act as its citizens against a neighboring invasion.

Sep 17

ANOMALITH Survival Mode At TGS2026 Demands One Hit Clear

Furyu is exhibiting ANoMALITH, its PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC action game, at Tokyo Game Show 2026 in Hall 9, booth C63. Visitors can try a Survival Mode that is harder than the demo now in distribution, plus a separate hands-on demo of Crimelight. In Survival Mode, a single hit kills the protagonist, Reona Minazuki, and anyone who beats the boss Shirayamigata receives the venue-only Otherworld Investigation Mission Complete Commemorative Coin. According to development producer Kido Kai, first-day clear times averaged roughly 10 to 20 minutes; a Game Watch writer who knew the boss pattern died three times before clearing. Enemies in the standard demo take four to five handgun shots, and ammo is scarce enough that weak-point aiming matters more than speed. An official X survey on August 12 found more than half of respondents want to play the game on Xbox, an inquiry series producer Kido Kai said has reached the team.

Sep 17

JR West And Tottori Prefecture Announce Ryugu Nation Tottori For Steam In 2027

At the Tottori Game Show stage event streamed from Tokyo Game Show 2026, JR West announced that "Ryugu Nation Tottori" will launch on Steam in 2027. JP UNIVERSE's Hajime Tabata appeared and a PV was screened. Shoji Kawamori handles Tottori Castle design, Risa Ebata handles character design, and Joe Ogawa provides music.

Sep 17

Guko CiteMer's Dragon Princess Knight Hesrion Gets 1/7 Scale Figure

An original character by illustrator Guko citemer is getting a figure. DCTer will release the 1/7 scale Dragon Princess Knight Hesrion in January 2027, priced at 33,000 yen with tax included. The painted finished product stands about 270mm tall and ships with an acrylic stand. Hesrion is described as the eldest daughter of the Three Demon Dragon Sisters and the strongest dragon warrior of the dragon clan.

Sep 17

FuRyu Streams CRYMELIGHT Opening Video, Theme Song by Hitomi Sekine

FuRyu posted the opening video for CRYMELIGHT on Thursday, which previews the theme song "Love and Guilt" performed by Hitomi Sekine as her character Mary. The roguelike arrives November 5 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A deluxe edition adds six DLC items, a digital artbook, and a digital album with 11 soundtrack songs and three voice drama tracks.

Sep 17

Ensemble Stars!! and Print Booth Bloomit Collaborate from September 18

Furyu announced on September 17 that the print sticker booth Bloomit and the smartphone game Ensemble Stars!! will hold a collaboration starting September 18. The first wave runs September 18 to October 15, and the second wave October 16 to November 13. The photo course supports the in-game campaign Ensemble Stars Moe Moe Culture Festival, with guide audio by Kohaku Sakuraga, BGM during shooting and graffiti, and frames featuring the jersey maid outfits of idols in ENSEMBLE SQUARE.

Sep 17

Yagira Interview Released For Ryuji Remake As Manga Adaptation Confirmed

Cinema Today reports an interview video with lead actor Yuya Yagira and making-of footage for 'RYUJI Ryuji,' the remake of the 1983 yakuza film 'Ryuji' that opens October 30. Yagira discusses building the role with director Nobuo Mizuta and acting alongside Riku Hagiwara and BE:FIRST's JUNON. An official manga adaptation by Kosuke Tokimune begins serialization September 27 on 'Manga BANG Comics.'

Sep 17

Patlabor the Case Files Launches for PS5 and PC with Launch Discount

Good Smile Company released the 3D action game Patlabor the Case Files on September 17, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version carries a 10 percent launch discount for 14 days. Development was handled by Chime, the studio behind Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. Players work through missions as members of the Special Vehicles Division 2 and from the opposing side, piloting more than 20 Labors that include the AV-98 Ingram, the TYPE-J9 Griffon, the AV-X0 Zero, and the HAL-X10. A simulator mode offers shooting training and Labor-versus-Labor battles. Yutaka Izubuchi is credited as mechanical supervisor, Kazunori Ito as script supervisor, and Akemi Takada as character animation supervisor, with Kenji Kawai on the main theme. Story sections are fully voiced, and the game supports Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. Ingram Plus from Patlabor EZY is planned as DLC.

Sep 17

Furyu Opens CRYMELIGHT Demo On Steam Ahead Of November 5 Release

Furyu began distributing the official CRYMELIGHT demo on Steam on September 17. The roguelike action game, set in the afterlife, casts Alice as a girl who has lost her memories and enters a game in Wonderland to win her freedom. The demo runs from the start of the main game through the end of Chapter 1, an estimated 1.5 to over 3 hours. The full game is planned for November 5 on PC (Steam), PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Sep 16

Mouse Computer Opens Tokyo Game Show 2026 Orders For Four Gaming PCs

Mouse Computer began sales at noon on September 17, 2026 for four gaming PC models tied to Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs September 17 to 21. The lineup splits across two brands. Under G TUNE, the FZ-I5G7L starts at 569,800 yen and the FZ-I7G7L at 589,800 yen, both with 32GB memory and a 1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD. Under NEXTGEAR, the JG-I5G60 starts at 239,800 yen and the JG-I5G7L at 349,800 yen. The shared highlight is a liquid-cooled overclocked GeForce RTX 5070 edition developed with MSI and Asetek, using a 240mm radiator. Mouse Computer says it recorded benchmark scores up to 7.89 percent higher than the air-cooled version, with GPU temperature at 56 degrees Celsius under full load, about 19 degrees lower. Orders run through the company website, direct shops, G-Tune Garage Osaka, the telephone order desk, and the corporate sales desk.

Sep 15

Sho Kiryuuin Joins GACKT Drama "Black Trick" for Acting Debut

Sho Kiryuuin of Golden Bomber will guest star in the final episode of the Fuji TV Monday 9pm drama "Black Trick," airing September 28. He plays rookie lawyer Go Ijuin, who seeks out GACKT's character Naoto Uramawashi as a mentor. Kiryuuin said he turns down acting work but made an exception to co-star with GACKT, whom he calls his god.

Sep 15

RD Remote Detective Gets TGS2026 Demo And Talk With Takehiko Abiko

Zakuzaku Game will show RD Remote Detective at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17 to 21. The mystery game appears at the Konami booth in Hall 5, where original author and supervisor Takehiko Abiko joins a talk and live commentary on the latest playable demo. At the Zakuzaku Game booth in Hall 9, a life-size panel of Abiko will be installed, tied to a follow-and-quote-repost campaign.

Sep 15

Higurashi Mahjong Game Returns In HD Remaster For 2027

City Connection announced on September 15, 2026 that it will release Higurashi When They Cry Mahjong REMASTER for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2027. The announcement came with a trailer and the opening of a Steam store page. The game is an HD remaster of the 2009 dramatic mahjong title Higurashi When They Cry Mahjong, which shipped for arcades and handheld consoles. It keeps an original scenario supervised by Higurashi creator Ryukishi07 and animation effects built from more than 7,000 drawings. Three modes are included: Oyashiro Mode, in which Keiichi Maebara plays life-or-death matches to avert the Hinamizawa tragedy; Club Activity Mode, for free matches among club members with punishment games; and Club Activity Mode Extra: Tile-Crushing Chapter, the scenario added in the handheld version. Cheating techniques are part of play. An Auto Mode lets the CPU take over for players who do not know mahjong, and an Extra Gallery unlocks newly drawn guest illustrations and voice dramas after clearing the story.

Sep 14

OVER REQUIEMZ Stage Play Adds Ryusei Maruyama, Isami Hiraga For 2027 Run

A stage adaptation of OVER REQUIEMZ is set for February 5 to February 10, 2027 at Mitsukoshi Theater in Tokyo. The production, titled OVER REQUIEMZ -Akuma Tsuki no Ouji Hen-, is based on a work by Idea Factory and Kogado Studio and will run in two versions, a Truth Route and a Fallen to Darkness Route. Ryusei Maruyama, Isami Hiraga, Kodai Miyagi, and Ryoma Baba lead the cast, with Sho Kubota writing and directing.

Sep 12

UN:Me Team Explains Why The Game Is Not Horror

Takuya Yamanaka, director on the Caligula series, is working on UN:Me with developer Historia for FuRyu and Shueisha Games. In an interview, Yamanaka and Shueisha Games producer Yasuichi Kawai said the game is built without a fixed genre and aimed at unease rather than fear. UN:Me is planned for release in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and PC via Steam, with a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026.

Sep 9

Renta! BL 'Seishun no Yarinaoshi wa Isekai de' Airs as TV Anicomi in January 2027

Renta!'s original BL vertical comic 'Seishun no Yarinaoshi wa Isekai de' will air on TOKYO MX from January 2027 as an Anicomi, Papyless's motion comic format that adds motion and audio to manga. Tomohito Takatsuka plays Fuwa Makoto and Ryuichi Kijima plays Thanatos. The adaptation adds generative AI to some cuts. A key visual and teaser PV were released with the announcement.

Sep 8

rabipare!! Holds Final Two-Member Mini Live on October 3

rabipare!!, the 2.5D idol VTuber unit under Lovvebox, will hold its final monthly mini live in the two-member format on October 3 at BUZZ music LABO Shinjuku. The Key Change show is the last monthly live for Aozora Kanon and Inumori Yomogi, who have performed as a duo for over a year. The unit announced new members on August 22. A new member audition runs until September 20. The November 8 second anniversary live will be the last two-member performance.

Sep 7

CRYMELIGHT Formal Demo Hits Steam September 17 with Full Chapter 1

Furyu will release the formal demo for CRYMELIGHT on Steam September 17 at 10:00. The demo covers the game's opening through the end of Chapter 1, including story, battle, and the Tea Party hub. It replaces the battle-only trial version, which ends the same day. The roguelike action game launches November 5 on PC (Steam), PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Sep 7

CRYMELIGHT Full Demo Hits Steam on September 17

Furyu will release a full demo for CRYMELIGHT, its roguelike action game, on Steam on September 17 at 10:00. The demo covers the opening through the end of Chapter 1, including story, battle, and systems, with an expected playtime of 1.5 to 3 hours. It incorporates changes made after player feedback on the battle trial version, which ends distribution the same day. The demo is also playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026.

Sep 7

Esther Bunny Cake Dreams Lottery Launches September 19

The Furyu Kuji Esther Bunny Cake Dreams lottery launches September 19 at Ministop, hobby shops, and bookstores. Prizes span seven grades, from a BIG plush and tote bags to carabiner plush, aurora pouch, cupcake-style towel, acrylic keyholders, and sticker sets, all using newly drawn illustrations. Esther Bunny is the creation of Korean-American artist Esther Kim, whose work carries the message 'Love Myself, Love Yourself.' One play costs 790 yen.

Sep 6

Natsuiro no Kumo Drama Shares Second Making-Of Special on TELASA

TELASA began streaming a second making-of special for the drama "Natsuiro no Kumo ga Koi to Arashi wo Makiokosu" on September 5. The special gathers the Takemiya family cast, including Ryusei Fukada, Koki Ukisho, Momoko Tanabe, Michiko Haneda, and Yasuharu Inoue. In the footage, Fukada shares behind-the-scenes stories about his co-star Ukisho, and the cast holds a family meeting segment. The drama faces its final episode.

Sep 4

FURYU's Anomalith System Trailer Explains Missions in Training Video Style

FURYU Corporation released a system trailer for its survival third-person shooter "ANOMALITH" on September 4, presenting the mechanics as a training video for investigators heading into otherworldly survey missions. The calm narration walks through relic recovery, exploration with scan functions, combat against supernatural beings called Anomalies, weapon and protective suit development, and a skill tree. The trailer also references the protagonist, investigation officer Reona Minazuki, then closes with an on-screen error, which Game Spark notes is ominous. The game is set in a Japan with a Showa-retro atmosphere, where players explore Otherworlds that appear without warning. A playable demo is scheduled for PAX West 2026, running September 4 to September 7 local time in Seattle, and for Tokyo Game Show 2026 starting September 17. The title previously appeared at gamescom 2026. As of the announcement, Steam wishlist registrations surpassed 70,000, and a demo for all platforms is planned for October. "ANOMALITH" is set for release on October 29, 2026, for Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.

Sep 4

ANOMALITH System Trailer Details Exploration, Combat, and Anomalies

FuRyu released the system trailer for ANOMALITH on September 4, 2026. The survival TPS for Switch 2 and PS5 is set in Japan with a liminal space and Showa retro atmosphere. Players are otherworld investigators who infiltrate the Otherworld to collect foreign objects and gather information on supernatural beings called Anomalies. Collected objects develop weapons, equipment, and ammunition. The game will be playable at PAX West 2026.

Sep 4

LOST10 Adds Yuki Saito and Kenji Iwaya as Two Cast Slots Remain

TBS's Friday drama LOST10 has added Yuki Saito and Kenji Iwaya to its cast, bringing the announced roster to eight. Saito plays Harune, a family member of a missing mountain tour participant. Iwaya plays Awashima, a police chief and the boss of Ryusei Yokohama's detective. The final two cast members will be revealed on September 11. The show starts in October.

Sep 3

Stranger Than Heaven Wishlist Passes 1 Million, a Record for RGG Studio

Sega announced on September 3 that STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, the new action adventure game from RGG Studio, has surpassed 1 million wishlist registrations worldwide. The publisher called this the highest pre-release count ever for an RGG Studio title. The game is set for release on January 15, 2027, across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. It is a dramatic adventure depicting men living through upheaval in Japan across five locations and five eras starting in 1915. Players control protagonist Daito Shin's right and left halves separately for offense and defense, with a control feel described as being Daito himself. The cast includes Yu Shirota, Dean Fujioka, Snoop Dogg, Moehka Hoshi, Tori Kelly, Akio Otsuka, Tokuma Nishioka, Satoshi Fujihara, Cordell Broadus, Ado, and Takeshi Ujiki as Bunta Sugawara, with special appearances by Bunta Sugawara and Tupac. Pre-orders are open, with the weapon Dos Kagegiri as a bonus. Editions include Standard, Deluxe, and a limited Collector's Edition with an analog record and steelbook.

Sep 3

RYUJI Ryuji Japan Premiere Set for October 7 With Cast Stage Greetings

The Japan premiere of the film RYUJI Ryuji, starring Yuuya Yagura, will be held on October 7 at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku. Scheduled to appear are Yagura, Rina Kawaei, Rihito Hagiwara, JUNON (BE:FIRST), Ken Miyake, Hideaki Ito, RYUKI (MAZZEL), and director Nobuo Mizuta. Eight scene stills were also released.