Sep 2
Masami Kurumada, creator of Saint Seiya, announced a lawsuit against a former board director and others from three of his companies, including Kurumada Productions. He seeks 2.8 billion yen in damages over allegedly misappropriated funds between 2018 and 2024. The former director was also his former manager and helped establish the company.
Aug 8
Five Cross announced a limited-time event for the smartphone RPG Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers featuring the character Tenjusei Pharaoh. The event runs from August 6 to September 1, with an increased SSR Pharaoh drop rate, a guaranteed Pharaoh on the 40th summon, and a growth challenge offering rewards.
Jul 16
The mobile RPG Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers is running a limited-time event featuring SSR Minos, the Griffin Specter, from July 16 to August 6. The event includes a rate-up banner with a 40% chance on SSR pull and a guaranteed summon at 40 draws, plus a training challenge that rewards players for developing the character.
Jun 27
FIVECROSS Co., Ltd. has launched a limited-time event in Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers featuring the new SSR character Hades Shun, alongside a 1st anniversary celebration. The update includes a special new server where players can obtain 40 SSR Saints for free, a pick-up gacha with a 30% SSR rate, login bonuses, and cumulative top-up rewards. The anniversary event will run in three parts.
Jun 25
Amazon Kindle is running a sale on Champion series manga, with individual volumes priced at 99 yen each as of June 25, 2026. The promotion includes titles such as Chikyuu no Houkago, Ganso! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku, Seikon no Qwaser, trash, Niboshi-kun no Hentai, Hitomi-chan wa Hitomishiri, and Shijin no Koe o Kiku ga Yoi. For Sensou Meshi and Saint Seiya Next Dimension: The Myth of Hades, only volumes 1 through 8 are discounted at 99 yen. The sale also continues from last week for Jitsu wa Watashi wa, Franken Fran, and BM Nectar, which remain at the same price. Several series offer the first volume free for a limited time, and bundle deals are available for complete sets. The campaign is part of a broader Kindle promotion on Champion-related titles, with prices subject to change after the campaign ends.