The Suikoden series is preparing a mobile game prequel and an anime adaptation of Suikoden II, both set for 2026.
Konami is expanding the Suikoden series on multiple fronts in 2026. The first mobile entry, Genso Suikoden Star Leap, is a free-to-play RPG and a canonical prequel set four years before the original 1995 game. Pre-registration opened on iOS and Android in Japan on July 1, with a staggered release order: Japan mobile first, then worldwide mobile, then a global Steam launch. The story centers on the Rune of Change and the 27 True Runes. New companions are obtainable for free, while past characters appear through gacha and events.
The Suikoden II anime adaptation was announced with an October 2026 premiere on 32 Japanese channels. The first episode is a 60-minute extended special. Before broadcast, a two-week advance screening of episodes one through three will run at 10 theaters starting August 21, with a stage greeting event on August 23. The opening theme is amazarashi's "Kanashimi Sae Otonabite." Three new cast members were revealed: Jin Yamanoi as Agares Blight, Miyuki Sawashiro as Anabelle, and Kodai Sakai as Jess. A manga adaptation of the anime, drawn by Kochiya, will debut in Comic Dengeki Daioh volume 155 on July 27.
Separately, a Kindle sale on Yokoyama Mitsuteru's works included his Suikoden manga at a 50% points-back discount, part of a larger promotion running through July 20.
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Konami announced on August 6 that the protagonist of the original Gensou Suikoden will appear in the new mobile RPG Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP. The character, bearing the title Heir of Liberation, is the protagonist as they appeared in Gensou Suikoden I. At maximum enhancement, the character can deal massive damage with powerful all-attacks and secret arts, and can greatly strengthen their own attack power through individuality. The announcement came during the official program Gensou Suikoden Live vol. 7: Pre-Release Special for Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP. The game launched on August 7 for iOS and Android in Japan, with a Steam version and overseas release undecided. STAR LEAP is a free-to-play title and the first mobile game in the series, set in Solar Year 453 in the same world as previous entries. It depicts a new story of the 108 Stars centered on the Rune of Change, one of the 27 True Runes. The protagonist, a village chief's child, sets out with companions Hisui, Seileen, and Shapur to restore their village after an attack by a mysterious organization. The game features pixel-art graphics, timeline-based battles, and a war mode with real-time strategy elements.
Konami announced that Suikoden: Star Leap will launch in Japan on August 7 for iOS and Android. The game is also planned for PC via Steam, but the Japanese release starts on mobile only. The English account has not yet given an international date. The story is set before the first Suikoden and after Suikoden V.
Konami Digital Entertainment announced on August 3 that Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP, the new mobile RPG in the Gensou Suikoden series, will launch for iOS and Android in Japan on August 7. The game is free-to-play with item-based monetization. The PC (Steam) version and the global version for iOS and Android will have their release dates announced at a later time. The story is set in Solar Calendar year 453, four years before the first Gensou Suikoden, and follows a protagonist who, after a mysterious enemy attacks a lakeside village east of the Scarlet Moon Empire, decides to rebuild the village and journey with companions. The game features a timeline turn-based battle system, including a war mode familiar to the series, and a home base where players can gather characters, strengthen weapons, cook meals to deepen bonds, and resolve requests from companions. Four new characters were revealed with voice actors: Avery (Shouta Aoi), Belladonna (Saya Kinoshita), Yume (Yuka Iguchi), and Lual (Akari Kito). A pre-release program, Gensou Suikoden Live Vol.7, is scheduled for August 6 at 20:00 on Konami's official YouTube channel.
At Anime Expo 2026, producers Ryō Hino and Rui Naito discussed the upcoming Suikoden: The Anime adaptation of Suikoden II, which premieres in October 2026. The interview covered the project's origins, character focus, and efforts to attract new fans while staying true to the beloved RPG series.
Amazon's Kindle Manga Weekend Festival is pairing with a 50% off sale on Yokoyama Mitsuteru's sci-fi series including 'Tetsujin 28-go,' 'Mars,' and 'Babel II' to make them effectively 75% off. Historical works like 'Sangokushi' and 'Suikoden' are also discounted through 50% points back. The sale runs through July 20.
The staff for the Suikoden anime, adapting Konami's Suikoden II game, revealed three new cast members and a second promotional video on July 5. The video debuts the opening theme song "Kanashimi Sae Otonabite" by amazarashi. The new cast includes Jin Yamanoi as Agares Blight, the king of the Highland Kingdom; Miyuki Sawashiro as Anabelle, the mayor of Muse City and chairperson of the Jowston Alliance; and Kodai Sakai as Jess, the deputy mayor of Muse City. The anime will premiere in October 2026 on Tokyo MX, Kansai TV, BS Asahi, and 29 other stations across Japan, for a total of 32 channels. The first episode will be a 60-minute extended special. Before the broadcast, a two-week advance premium screening of episodes one through three will run at 10 theaters nationwide starting August 21. A stage greeting event with five main cast members is scheduled for August 23 at Shinjuku Piccadilly. The staff also announced a manga adaptation titled "Gensō Suikoden The Anime ~Honmono no Eiyū~" drawn by Kochiya, set to debut in Comic Dengeki Daioh volume 155 on July 27.
Konami began accepting pre-registrations for Genso Suikoden STAR LEAP on the App Store and Google Play on July 1, 2026. The mobile title is the first smartphone entry in the Suikoden series, which debuted in 1995. Pre-registration is currently limited to Japan, with global details to come later. The story centers on the Rune of Change and the 27 True Runes.
A 4Gamer.net roundup highlights three official game broadcasts streaming on July 1, 2026: a Sega arcade program covering CHUNITHM Mate, ONGEKI, and maimai でらっくす; a Fate/Grand Order Chaldea Broadcast Station Light Version featuring Ayako Kawasumi and Satoshi Tsuruoka; and Gensō Suikoden Live, which will share information on Gensō Suikoden STAR LEAP.
Konami Digital Entertainment announced on June 22 the platform and regional release order for Genso Suikoden Star Leap, a new free-to-play RPG in the Suikoden series. The game will launch first on iOS and Android in Japan, followed by a worldwide iOS and Android release, and finally a Steam release worldwide. The title is a canonical prequel set in Solar Year 453, four years before the original 1995 game, and follows a new protagonist and the 108 Stars. New companions can be obtained for free, with additional characters from past titles appearing through gacha and events. The staggered release order was chosen to ensure stable gameplay tailored to each region and device, according to the official announcement. Development is in its final stages, and the team is working to announce a release date soon. The game is the first mobile entry in the series and the first free-to-play title in the franchise.