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Type-Moon

Type-Moon has two confirmed releases in the near term: the Mahoyo theatrical film, opening in Japan on November 20 and in the U.S. on January 29, and Fate/EXTRA Record, launching January 28, 2027 across multiple platforms. MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA is set for an April release.

Synthesized from 10 Yomimono stories · updated Oct 5

Type-Moon's current slate spans a film adaptation and two games. The Mahoyo film, based on the visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and animated by ufotable, opens in Japanese theaters on November 20 with screenings at 347 theaters, and a U.S. release on January 29 covering more than 45 countries and regions. Aniplex released a 90-second final trailer on September 30 confirming Yusuke Kobayashi as Soujuurou Shizuki, and announced the theme song "Yoru to Ao" by supercell, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by ryo and vocals by Yanagi Nagi.

On the game side, Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable game, has a firm release date of January 28, 2027 after delays pushed it from 2025 to spring 2026 and then to an indefinite postponement. Bandai Namco Entertainment withdrew as publisher by mutual agreement with Notes, Type-Moon's corporate arm, and Aniplex took over. Development is handled by Meteorise with Type-Moon studio BB on planning. The battle system moves from rock-paper-scissors to deck-building command battles. MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA adds a Grand Scenario Mode written by Nasu and introduces Act, a one-button control scheme, alongside traditional Duel inputs.

Key facts

Mahoyo film Japanese release date
November 20 ↗
Mahoyo film U.S. release date
January 29 ↗
Mahoyo film animation studio
ufotable ↗
Mahoyo theme song
"Yoru to Ao" by supercell ↗
Mahoyo visual novel writer
Kinoko Nasu ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record release date
January 28, 2027 ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record development
Meteorise, with Type-Moon studio BB on planning ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record battle system
Deck-building command battles built on Action Points with Attack, Guard, and Skill cards ↗
MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Grand Scenario Mode writer
Kinoko Nasu ↗
MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA platforms
Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam ↗

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

Produces
mahotsukai no yoru, fate extra record, tsukihime

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/type-moon. CC BY 4.0.

All coverage

Oct 3

Mahoyo Film Unveils 90-Second Final Trailer And supercell Theme Song

Aniplex released the 90-second final trailer for the theatrical anime Mahoyo on September 30, confirming Soujuurou Shizuki, voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, among the cast. The same day, a special program announced the theme song: "Yoru to Ao" by supercell, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by ryo and vocals by Yanagi Nagi. Mahoyo is based on the TYPE-MOON visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and is animated by ufotable. The film opens in Japanese theaters on November 20, with screenings set for 347 theaters nationwide and an overseas rollout beginning with a U.S. release on January 29 that covers more than 45 countries and regions. Advance tickets go on sale October 2 in two versions: a newly drawn character visual by original character designer Hirokazu Koyama and a special key visual, with an A5 acrylic plate bonus offered through Aniplex Online.

Sep 21

Fate/EXTRA Record Stream Set For October 15

Aniplex announced on September 21 that Fate/EXTRA Record will get a special program titled Fate/EXTRA Record TIMES, streaming October 15 at 20:00 on the official TYPE-MOON GAMES YouTube channel. Atsushi Abe and Yui Ishikawa, who play the game's protagonists, are scheduled to appear and introduce the game and deliver new information. Aniplex also detailed in-store demo events in four cities: Animate Sapporo on September 26 and 27, Animate Nagoya on October 3 and 4, Sofmap Namba Store on October 10 and 11, and Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Hakata on November 28 and 29. All four run from 11:00 to 17:00. Attendees who try the game receive one random Fate/EXTRA Record Original Die-Cut Sticker on a first-come basis. Four sticker types exist: Saber, Archer, Caster, and a secret type. Preorders at participating stores, or at the venue on the day, come with a not-for-sale store promotional poster. The game is planned by TYPE-MOON and releases January 28, 2027.

Sep 21

MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Adds Act Mode And Lumina Gauge

MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA, the successor to MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, was playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17 to 20, where a media session also detailed the new Grand Scenario Mode. The demo showed Act Mode, a simplified control scheme with one-button special moves and strengthened Rapid Beat, plus the Lumina Gauge, which replaces the Moon Drive Gauge. Release is set for April.

Sep 19

MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA One-Button Act Mode Playable At Tokyo Game Show 2026

The upcoming 2D fighter MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA is playable for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2026, ahead of its April 22, 2027 release on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam. The demo covers the versus mode with seven characters and offers Act, a one-button control scheme that strings combos together, alongside the traditional Duel inputs.

Sep 19

Fate/EXTRA Record Heads To January 28, 2027 With Deck-Building Battles

Aniplex held a media briefing at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of Fate/EXTRA, and confirmed a January 28, 2027 release on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Development is handled by Meteorise, with TYPE-MOON studio BB on the planning side. The battle system moves away from the original's rock-paper-scissors format to deck-building command battles built on Action Points, with Attack, Guard, and Skill cards, Chain Marks that trigger a no-cost Extra Attack, and Code Cast support from the Master. The scenario follows the original, including its iconic lines, while the graphics and system are rebuilt for what the staff call a modern JRPG rather than a remaster. Players pick Saber, Archer, or Caster as a partner Servant, three Servants were detailed at the session, and the game ships with nine supported languages. Character voices remain Japanese only. A playable demo is running at the Aniplex booth.

Sep 3

Fate/EXTRA Record Sets January 28, 2027 Release After Multiple Delays

Aniplex announced during Sony's September 3 State of Play livestream that Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable dungeon RPG Fate/EXTRA, will launch on January 28, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The new trailer showed gameplay, battle scenes, cutscenes, and a surprise appearance by Arcueid Brunestud, the main heroine of TYPE-MOON's visual novel Tsukihime. The release date follows a series of delays that pushed the game from an initial 2025 window to spring 2026, and then to an indefinite postponement after Bandai Namco Entertainment withdrew as publisher by mutual agreement with Notes, TYPE-MOON's corporate arm. Aniplex subsequently took over publishing. The game was originally announced in July 2020, marking the 10th anniversary of the original Fate/EXTRA. Kazuya Nino, the game's director and planner, left TYPE-MOON studio BB for personal reasons and health concerns, with Arco Wada returning as character designer. A physical Limited Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition were also detailed.

Aug 4

Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Adds Grand Scenario Mode by Kinoko Nasu

TYPE-MOON announced on August 2 that the upcoming fighting game MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA will add a new Grand Scenario Mode written by Kinoko Nasu. The announcement came during the TYPE-MOON TIMES special edition in FGO Fes. 2026, where gameplay footage from the development build was also shown. The game is scheduled for release in early 2027 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. It is a new entry in the Melty Blood series, based on the Tsukihime world and incorporating systems from the previous game MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA. The stream introduced two control styles: Act mode, which allows one-button special moves and dash actions with a forward input, and Duel mode, which uses traditional command inputs. The Rapid Beat system, which enables combos through button mashing, has been enhanced to include gauge techniques. Four characters were shown: Shiki Tohno, Arcueid, Mash from FGO, and Len, voiced by Kaori Ishihara. Len's battle footage showed her using a black cat to suppress opponents and throwing Neco-Arc. The Moon Gauge has been replaced by the Luminous Gauge, and a new technique called Gauntlet sends opponents flying.

Aug 4

Mahoutsukai no Yoru Film Unveils Double Key Visuals at FGO Fes. 2026

The theatrical anime adaptation of Mahoutsukai no Yoru received a pair of new key visuals during the FGO Fes. 2026 stage event on August 1. Aniplex released the double visual set, with one illustration drawn by original character designer and key animator Hirokazu Koyama for TYPE-MOON, and a second by animation studio ufotable. Koyama's special key visual depicts Aoko Aozaki in her school uniform standing before the mansion gate, while the ufotable visual shows Aoko and Touko Aozaki inside a grand hall lit by soft light from a skylight. The film is scheduled for a November 20 release in Japanese theaters. Aniplex also announced that advance movie ticket cards will go on sale at theaters nationwide starting August 28, priced at 1,500 yen including tax, with a limited theater- booklet titled Mahoutsukai no Yoru Magician Apprentice Reader included as a purchase bonus. The same announcement revealed a smartphone version of the visual novel, optimized from the home console edition with full voice acting, also slated for November 20.

Jul 17

Fate/Grand Order Exhibition Opens in Tokyo With 11 Years of Development Materials

The Fate/Grand Order Exhibition -Stargazing Corridor- opened on July 17, 2026 at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo, and runs through September 14. The exhibition spans seven areas, including a Production Materials Room filled with floor-to-ceiling development documents, an Event Story Archive with dioramas and 3D models from past limited-time events, and a Journey of Chaldea corridor featuring large illustrations and a life-sized figure of Mash Kyrielight in her Paladin form. A new animated video plays in the Opening Theater, and an audio guide with voices from Rie Takahashi and other cast members is available. Voice actors Ayako Kawasumi and Maaya Sakamoto attended the opening ceremony, where they discussed their memories of the game and the new recordings they contributed. The exhibition also includes a merchandise store and a collaboration cafe at THE SUN & THE MOON on the same floor. Tickets range from 3,500 yen for regular advance admission to 6,800 yen for same-day admission with goods. The event is produced under the concept of 'everything about Fate/Grand Order' and includes materials that contain spoilers for the Part 2 Final Chapter, which concluded in 2025.

May 31

Anime Feminist Examines Fate Series' History of Genderbending

Anime Feminist published a long-form analysis on March 4, 2026, examining the history and narrative function of genderbent characters in the Fate franchise, from its first installment Fate/stay night (2004) through Fate/Grand Order (2015-present). The piece argues that the series' practice of reimagining historical male figures as women is not merely a marketing ploy but frequently serves character development and thematic exploration of identity, personhood, and the cost of surrendering oneself to an ideal. The analysis focuses on King Arthur, the franchise's first genderbent character, whose identity as a woman is central to her arc and her relationship with protagonist Shirou Emiya. The article also examines later characters like Mordred, Nero Claudius, and Okita Souji as self-referential iterations on the original Saber design, and discusses how the series uses its genderbending framework to spotlight lesser-known historical women, such as Katsushika Ōi and Tokimura Michi. It notes that Fate's approach to gender has become less binary over time, with explicitly nonbinary characters like Chevalier d'Eon, Qin Shi Huang, and Romulus appearing in Fate/Grand Order. The piece acknowledges that not all of the franchise's gender experiments are tasteful, sometimes veering into fetishism, but concludes that the series shows a consistent, decades-long interest in exploring gender and identity.