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12h ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 during Sony's State of Play livestream on September 3. The video, titled "Fight Your Own Way," introduces the game's character creation system and confirms a new Android race among six playable options: Earthling, Saiyan, Namekian, Frieza Race, Majin, and Android. Players will customize a fighter's appearance, inherit techniques from Super Fighters, and choose a fighting style based on the moves of 130 heroes. The game is set in AGE 1000, where a mysterious hero arrives with no memory and meets a new generation of heroes who are university students in West City. The cast includes original characters Brett, Lilica, ROM, and Tap, alongside franchise figures like Bulma and Gamma 1. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. The project was first teased under the codename "Age 1000" and has been in development for about six to seven years. Bandai Namco announced the joint project with Toei Animation in January.
12h ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment showed new footage of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3. Dimps is developing the game. The trailer centers on combat scenes with multiple characters, including a look at Jeice when special moves such as Crusher Ball are used. The effect appears to display the user of the move. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is set in AGE 1000, a future era of the Dragon Ball world that the sources describe as unseen, populated by characters Akira Toriyama designed. Players create their own character and shape the story within that setting. The game is scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Both outlets that covered the trailer, Game Spark and Inside, reported the same details about the setting, the developer, and the release window.
13h ago
During the September 3 State of Play broadcast, Sony Interactive Entertainment showed a new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, the PS5 action-adventure from Insomniac Games. The footage centers on Wolverine's return to Team X as he confronts Bolivar Trask, who is abducting mutants. Trask leads the Sentinels, and the trailer includes combat scenes against them alongside cutscenes featuring multiple characters. The game is scheduled for release on September 15, 2026. The trailer highlights the narrative conflict between Wolverine and Trask, who believes humans are supreme beings. It also shows Wolverine rejoining Team X to face the crisis, a key plot point in the game's story. The footage was streamed as part of the latest State of Play presentation, which focused on upcoming PlayStation titles. No additional details about gameplay mechanics or specific character roles were provided in the trailer itself, but the visual presentation suggests a focus on action sequences and character interactions. The release date of September 15 was confirmed alongside the trailer reveal.
14h ago
During the September 3, 2026 State of Play broadcast, GPTRACK50 released the third trailer for its action RPG Stupid Never Dies and made a demo version available. The demo, called FIRST BITE DEMO, went live on September 4 and includes content nearly identical to the full version, covering approximately the first two hours of the game. Save data from the demo can be transferred to the full version when it launches on October 22 for PC (Steam) and PS5. The game follows Davy, the weakest zombie in a monster world, who challenges dangerous dungeons to revive a frozen woman named Julia. Players use Style Eat to devour enemies and steal their abilities, and Body Hack to strengthen body parts, enabling rapid growth from the weakest state. Sega joined as co-publisher in July 2026. The game is priced at 7,689 yen including tax, with a digital deluxe edition called Stupid Never Dies: Gorgeous Baka Edition also planned.
16h ago
Orange Inc. announced on September 3 that its emaqi e-bookstore will release eight manga titles in English throughout September. Additions include Bloody Sugar Laughs at the Night, Misato Is a Little Too Strict with Her Pushover Boss, and The Witch's Soup, with several available through emaqi Premium.
18h ago
Shungiku Uchida's Minami's Lover manga is getting a musical stage play adaptation that runs December 6-16 at the Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo. The musical recasts the lead couple Minami and Chiyoko as a male couple, with two actors double-cast in each role. A website opened August 31 to announce the production.
19h ago
BANDAI SPIRITS revealed the complete prize lineup for Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam Universal Century SAGA2, scheduled for store sales starting October 3, 2026, at 850 yen per draw. Newly shown prizes include the Heritage Box, expression rubber charms, and the Stand on Gundam Acrylic!! figure stand.
21h ago
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido has added a Princess Lover! lottery featuring original goods. Sales begin September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM, priced at 770 yen per draw. The lineup includes an extra-large cloth poster, wall scrolls, acrylic panels, keychains, and can badges. A repost campaign on X offers three winners a full set of can badges, and purchases of 10-draw sets include a random mini bromide.
23h ago
Daniel Vávra, former director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, defended NVIDIA's DLSS 5 and claimed that developers across the industry use AI but avoid saying so publicly due to fear of criticism. His remarks, made while praising DLSS 5's visual improvements on KCD2, have sparked controversy.
1d ago
On September 3, Masangsoft Inc. announced that the in-development revival of its character collection RPG King's Raid is officially titled King's Raid RE:VERSE. The new title inherits the original game's worldview, characters, story, and core gameplay while revising the play environment, including game balance adjustments and improved user convenience. The RE:VERSE in the name reflects the intention to reconnect with the previous game's world and story and continue beyond it. A key addition is full Japanese voice acting for all main story dialogue scenes. In the original, character voices were limited to battle voices and enhancement effects. Many of the original Japanese voice actors will reprise their roles, with details on the cast and their assigned characters to be announced sequentially through the official website and community. Masangsoft also confirmed a dedicated booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, themed around the in-game May's General Store and designed like an antique cafe, with photo spots based on the characters and worldview. The game is scheduled for release on smartphones (iOS, Android) and PC via Steam.
1d ago
Premium Bandai will accept reservations for the Chogokin Mechagodzilla (Noriyoshi Ohrai Poster Ver.) from September 3 at 16:00. The 2017 release returns with a bluish, glossy silver finish, based on cooperation with original designer Shinji Nishikawa. The three G-Force mecha transformation and combination system remains intact. It costs 22,000 yen and ships in January 2027.
1d ago
Bandai Spirits will reissue the Chogokin Tamashii Mix Mechagodzilla (Noriyoshi Ohrai Poster Ver.) with new coloring, changing the subdued silver to a bluish glossy silver. The company also announced the S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Poster Coloring Ver.) -Movie Graphic Plus- figure. Reservations open September 3, 2026.
1d ago
Bandai Spirits announced the ROBOT魂 MSM-10 Zock ver. A.N.I.M.E. figure, the final Mobile Suit Gundam mobile suit to join the line. It features a large scale, a mono-eye with LED light-up gimmicks, and movable iron nails. Pre-orders open September 4, 2026, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
1d ago
Crunchyroll announced Tuesday that its Anime Nights theatrical program will screen five fall anime on September 21 ahead of their October premieres. The one-night event at 7 p.m. local time in select U.S. and Canada theaters will show Black Clover Season 2, The Vermilion Mask, Overgeared, Firefly Wedding, and PSYREN with Japanese audio and English subtitles. Tickets are on sale now.
Anime Nights is a monthly program held on the third Monday of each month across more than 280 theaters, with participating chains including AMC Theatres, Regal, Cinemark, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Harkins Theatres, Cineplex, and Landmark Cinemas. The September event follows the program's August 17 screening of Your Letter.
Black Clover Season 2 will debut on TV Tokyo in October, with Ayataka Tanemura returning to direct and PIERROT FILMS handling animation. The original Black Clover anime ended in March 2021 with its 170th episode. The other four titles premiere through October: Overgeared on October 2, Firefly Wedding on October 9 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block, The Vermilion Mask in October with two parts, and PSYREN in October.
1d ago
The official report for the second NTE: Neverness to Everness VTuber event is out. Fifty VTubers competed for City Contribution Points over two weeks ending July 29. Shirakaba Ruruha won with 40,338 points and added the fishing and racing special awards for a triple crown. Karen Yuu placed second with 27,900 points, Aoi Shizuku third with 26,234. Five contests, from screenshots to mahjong, gave separate prizes.
1d ago
Idol VTuber group Quintet holds its solo mini live 'Ever After' on September 6, 2026 at BUZZ music LABO Shinjuku in Tokyo. Six merchandise items go on sale at the venue, including newly drawn acrylic stands, check-style cards, random can badges, and a limited-quantity birthday long-sleeve T-shirt for Momosaki Milk, whose birthday falls on September 22. A talk session follows the performance.
1d ago
BANDAI SPIRITS will release a pearl color version of the Lacus Clyne prize figure from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM starting September 3. The figure is part of the GLITTER&GLAMOURS series and reuses the mold of the figure that appeared in February 2025. The pilot suit is recolored in pearl and the hair uses clear parts. It stands about 22cm tall and shows Lacus holding her helmet with a fleeting expression.
1d ago
Masangsoft announced that the character collection RPG King's Raid will return as King's Raid: RE:VERSE. The revival inherits the original's worldview, characters, story, and gameplay while revising game balance and user convenience. Many original Japanese voice actors will reprise their roles, and the main story is newly fully voiced in Japanese, where the original only had battle lines and enhancement effects. The game is planned for Steam, iOS, and Android, with the service resumption date undecided.
1d ago
NIJISANJI will sell new merchandise for its eighth anniversary starting September 7, 2026 at 18:00 on the official store. The 8th Anniversary line includes random metal cards and a memorial book. The 8th with cake! line includes stickers, keychains, and collect books. Forty livers take part, and the official store's 6th anniversary campaign opens at the same time.
1d ago
Hobby Japan's HJ64 line is adding four 1/64 scale finished models of the 1999 Subaru Impreza coupe. Three reproduce the Pure Sports Coupe WRX type R STi Version VI in Grand Blue Mica, Cool Gray Metallic, and Pure White, and one covers the WRX type R Sti VI Limited in Sonic Blue Mica. Each is based on a high-precision 3D scan of a real car. Preorders are open on Amazon at 2,970 yen each, with release set for January 31, 2027.
1d ago
Anime News Network's review of Red River episode 9, which carries a community score of 3.2, reads Yuri's ditzy act at the banquet as a genuine character turn. The episode grounds itself in real history: Malatya is a thriving city in Türkiye, and senet, the game Kail and Yuri play, is a real Ancient Egyptian board game. It ends with Urhi knocking Yuri out and the Mitanni Prince of Darkness adding her to his loot.
1d ago
Prof. Scherer's Game Shelver 99, an organizing sim crossed with FPS, launches November 17 on Steam for PC. The player runs a 1999 PC game shop and shelves games pulled from their own Steam library, sorting each by genre, tag, year, developer, title, and price. Software pirates raid the shop, and the player drives them off with a shotgun. A peaceful mode removes the pirates, and difficulty settings cover game count, shelf space, and pirate numbers. Single player and up to four-player multiplayer are supported.
1d ago
Death Delivery, a new PC title that combines pizza delivery simulation with first-person survival horror, has been announced with its Steam store page now open. Players deliver pizzas over three nights from 19:00 to 24:00 while evading a murderer who prowls the residential area. Tips earned from deliveries fund upgrades to work tools, and clues found while exploring reveal where the killer will strike next. Early access is planned, with the period running until Halloween 2027.
1d ago
Quantum Quirks released a new gameplay trailer for Zeverland, its open-world zombie survival game planned for PC via Steam. The trailer shows a player strumming a guitar while zombies close in, crafting improvised weapons, building a base in a truck bed, and evolving into a zombie. The game's Steam wishlist count has passed 300,000.
1d ago
Medicos Entertainment has opened reservations on Amazon.co.jp for the Pien Cat sofubi figure from the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE. The PVC painted figure stands about 15 cm tall and 19 cm long, with a pink body and moist eyes. It is priced at 3,896 yen including tax and is scheduled to ship on January 31, 2027. Photos shown are of a prototype.
1d ago
FREEing has opened reservations for a 1/4 scale figure of Naberal Gamma from Overlord, dressed in a black bunny girl outfit. The figure stands roughly 320mm tall and includes fabric fishnet tights. It is priced at 39,600 yen on Amazon.co.jp and is scheduled for release on February 28, 2027. FREEing handled both the sculpt and the release of the piece, which is a plastic painted finished product.
1d ago
Cavico's plastic model kit HS Series 2 Kikai Seimei Ergiadoll Mecha Musume Buster Maiden Ver. UV Clear is accepting preorders on Amazon. The 1/12 scale kit stands about 116mm tall and uses 7 runners and 124 parts. Molded in five colors including UV clear, the clear parts glow under UV light. It comes with the Maid in Heaven large weapon and the Ray pier. Package art is by Yuto Kayama. Price is 3,913 yen, release scheduled for October 31.
1d ago
Kotobukiya has opened orders for Heavy Weapon Unit 80 Evil Axe Gray Ver., a new M.S.G Modeling Support Goods kit built around an oversized battle axe with a clear blue blade and gray frame. The kit recombines into dagger, spear, and hand axe forms, and its frame parts are shared with the Evil Scythe for cross-combination. It is priced at 1,980 yen and ships in January 2027.
1d ago
PURE is releasing a 1/6 scale figure of Shino Mikuro Nurse Ver., an original character by illustrator Mashiro Shiki. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi. The figure stands about 290mm tall including the base and comes with a fluffy base and an IV drip stand set. It is scheduled for September 2027 at a reference price of 34,320 yen, with AmiAmi selling it for 30,880 yen.
2d ago
Publisher Wholesome Games announced on September 2 that the milk delivery adventure game Milki Delivery: Milki's Milk Shop will launch on November 17, 2026, for PC via Steam. In Japan, the release falls on November 18 due to the time difference. The game is developed by Doot Tiny Games, the studio of Dorian Signargout, in collaboration with artist Doriane Randria, known together for the Japanese shopping street simulation Welcome to Minami Street. The player controls Neha, a girl who moves to a rural ranch with her cow partner Milki. She delivers milk by bicycle to residents, manages stamina and time, and gathers resources to upgrade her bike and barn. The setting is a peaceful countryside once called a paradise for cows, where the cows have since disappeared. The game is a short adventure lasting two to four hours. A demo has been available on Steam since June and has received a Very Positive rating. The developers' previous works, including Welcome to Minami Street and the insect collecting game Kabuto Park, hold an Overwhelmingly Positive status on Steam.
2d ago
Game music composer Yoshimi Kudo announced on August 30 that he opened a YouTube channel. He will upload tracks he wrote for Shingetsu Doukou, a game that ended service on July 23, 2026, with the developers' permission. Four videos are already published. Kudo's credits include Unicorn Overlord, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, and Elden Ring.
2d ago
4Gamer's weekly VTuber file profiles Amanohare Hokaru, a Universe Production talent and the official VTuber of Okayama broadcaster OHK. The ten-question interview covers her February 2024 debut, her streams of VALORANT, fighting games, and FromSoftware titles, a monthly Okayama news segment, and a guest lecture at Fukuyama University. She names Made in Abyss and untaneko as favorites and lists 3D performances, original songs, and voice acting as goals.
2d ago
Behaviour Interactive released Serious Sam: Shatterverse on September 1, 2026, for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It is priced at 2,600 yen including tax, with a 10 percent launch-week discount.
The game is a roguelite FPS set in the Serious Sam universe. Teams of up to five players fight through ever-changing universes, stacking boosts and run modifiers that alter the rules of each run. The story follows the Ubermental's scheme to shatter the walls between universes; Sams from different dimensions join forces to restore the Shatterverse and defeat five bosses who serve the series' recurring nemesis, Mental.
Each of the five playable characters is a Sam from a different dimension with distinct abilities. Players carry familiar series weapons alongside new armaments, and face returning enemies plus newly introduced monsters. An offline solo mode supports single-player runs. A Steam sale for the Serious Sam series is also running alongside the launch discount.
2d ago
For-A will release Go Vertical! AiDi on September 1, 2026, an AI system that converts live video into 9:16 vertical format in real time. The system auto-tracks subjects and works alongside existing 16:9 production workflows, covering soccer, basketball, baseball, and multiple subjects. AI processing runs on-device with no cloud and no internet connection. It is the newest product in the viztrick AiDi lineup, which also includes AiDi Sports Hub.
2d ago
Bronzebeard's Tavern 2, the sequel to the free New Zealand student project tavern sim that drew over 1 million players, is in development by Mermaid MenZ Games. It trades the endless single-tavern format for a campaign tracing the young Bronzebeard and his family. A demo is live on Steam for gamescom 2026. The studio, funded by voluntary DLC purchases and government grants, is in the final stage of securing a publisher.
2d ago
The Red River anime revealed the theme song artists and a new cast member for its second cours. Nana Mizuki performs the new opening theme "Akatsuki no Hoshi" and voices Ursula, a false goddess impersonating Ishtar. Ryu Matsuyama performs the new ending theme "flow feat. Yūko Andō." The anime premiered in NTV's AnichU block on July 7 at 25:35, effectively July 8 at 1:35 a.m., and streams on Crunchyroll as it airs in Japan.
2d ago
Blizzard Entertainment and K-pop group LE SSERAFIM will launch their third collaboration on September 13. The event runs for a limited time, with no end date announced. New skins, emotes, and limited challenges will be added to Overwatch. The collaboration was announced on the official Overwatch X account on September 1. A teaser visual shows heroes in black outfits styled as ending fairies, with the recently added hero D.Mon making a finger heart at the center. Male hero Mizuki appears as a sixth member dancing behind the group. The schedule includes a music video for LE SSERAFIM's new single "Made My Night" on September 11, co-produced with Overwatch. On September 13, collab skins go live, a gameplay trailer drops, and BlizzCon 2026 will feature gameplay streaming. LE SSERAFIM will perform at BlizzCon on September 14. This follows the 2023 "Perfect Night" collaboration and a 2025 in-game event with hip-hop fashion skins. Blizzard's Walter Kong called the 2023 collab an unforgettable moment and expressed excitement for the new video and stage.
3d ago
Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing its HBO Max streaming service to Japan as add-on subscriptions inside two existing platforms. On September 1, Prime Video announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery that puts HBO Max inside the Prime Video app from October 1. Hulu Japan, owned by Nippon Television, announced the same day that it will launch a new brand, HBO Max on Hulu, also on October 1. The Prime Video offering has two plans: Standard at 1,000 yen per month with up to 1080p, and Premium at 1,400 yen per month with 4K UHD. At launch, subscribers can watch all seasons of House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, Game of Thrones, Sex and the City, and Euphoria, along with films such as Barbie and One Battle After Another. Season 1 of the new HBO original Harry Potter series, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, is scheduled to premiere at Christmas. The Hulu Japan deal also includes exploring international distribution of Nippon Television and Hulu Japan content on HBO Max.
3d ago
The Pokémon Company announced on August 31 a new anime film titled Pokémon: Wild Card, scheduled to open in 2027. The announcement came during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. CloverWorks is handling animation production, with Katsuhiko Kitada directing. Akemi Hayashi is designing the characters, and Story Inc. is producing the film. The story follows a Pokémon Trading Card Game player and his partner Mimikyu, as the player strives to become a champion. The film is the 24th anime film in the franchise and the first since Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, which opened in Japan in December 2020. The teaser trailer shows the protagonist wearing a yellow hoodie reminiscent of Mimikyu, with the Pokémon appearing alongside. The Pokémon Company describes the film as capturing the competitive spirit of Pokémon Trainers worldwide. The release is described as beginning in 2027, with no specific date or distribution details announced yet.
3d ago
Vercors Games, a new Spanish studio built from Tequila Works veterans and creators from Airship Syndicate and Blizzard Entertainment, revealed its debut title Tuned In at gamescom 2026. The horror game is played through an old CRT television interface: players turn dials to tune channels, adjust volume, and tweak picture quality to solve puzzles. Its programs form an anthology of nightmares spanning slasher, psychological, and J-horror inspired by Japanese folklore. A demo, Tuned In: The Prologue, is on Steam.
4d ago
Bushiroad Creative's PalVerse Pale. figure brand has added Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, and Diego Brando appear as deformed figures, on sale since Friday, August 28, 2026, at anime goods and hobby shops, mass retailers, and major online shops for 3,300 yen each.
4d ago
Avail will release Sanrio Characters x CONVERSE collaboration goods on September 5, 2026. The lineup includes socks featuring My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Cinnamoroll in designs unique to the collaboration. The items will be available at stores and on the online store from 12:00 PM the same day.
5d ago
NTE's Ver.1.3 adds a beach volleyball minigame with full manual control over movement, receiving, spiking, and blocking. The developers built it as a serious sport requiring positioning, timing, and character stats. Players have found ways to bypass the rules entirely by using heavy machinery from the Build Rush construction event, including standing on an excavator to block spikes with their feet.
5d ago
VOISING announced that its 2.5D idol group Chrono Reverse will hold its largest one-man live, "Chrono Reverse One Man Live BREAKØUT," at Tokyo International Forum Hall A on November 23, 2026, with day and evening performances. Fastest advance ticket lottery began August 29, 2026, via VOISING TICKET.
5d ago
HoYoverse unveiled its new title Nodus Fall at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 on August 26th JST. Game*Spark attended a hands-on event in Cologne, Germany, and played a trial build. The multiplayer fantasy action game adopts a realistic art style, a departure from the studio's usual anime look. It blends Monster Hunter-style hunting with soulslike presentation. The play session covered 4-player co-op with classes including archer, knight, mage, and sorcerer, and featured two bosses: Qiongqi and Maldrake.
5d ago
Muhansho Records announced a talk event 'CROSSOVER' on September 7 in the VRChat world 'AdHoc,' run by RIOT MUSIC, to commemorate Matsunaga Iori's final EP 'Timeless Beats.' Guest Jin, who produced the track 'NAMED,' joins for a two-person talk. The EP releases September 9.
5d ago
TØ-MA, a 2.5D singer active since February 2026, released her second single "Genkai Toppa Lover" for distribution. The upbeat rock track features music by shun÷1, bass from Nishitsuki Reion, and drum arrangement by Matenrou Opera's Hibiki. The release marks the official start of her VTuber activities, with live shows announced at Shibuya REX and BugLug's Bugsami 2026 Tokyo.
5d ago
The fourth Pierrot magical girl series, Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol, gets its first Blu-ray release. The 40th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX arrives October 28, featuring a newly drawn box design by Yoshiyuki Kishi, new audio commentary, a booklet, and the 1987 OVA. The set includes all 25 episodes.
5d ago
The anime Yowayowa Sensei: Chou Yowayowa ver. is available for unlimited streaming in full, all 12 episodes, on DMM TV and d Anime Store. DMM TV offers a 14-day free trial with 550 points, while d Anime Store has a first-month-free trial. Other services like U-NEXT, ABEMA, and Amazon Prime Video carry the Yowayowa ver. and Onair ver. with different censorship, but not the Chou Yowayowa ver.
5d ago
Quinte, the five-member idol VTuber group under Blackbox's Lovvebox production, will hold its solo mini live 'Ever After' on September 6, 2026, at BUZZ music LABO Shinjuku. The show is themed 'Together from here on' and follows the stage debut of new members Rurina Tsuyami and Kira Kizuki on August 1. General tickets are on sale now.