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Sukeban Games announced that .45 Parabellum Bloodhound, its new cyberpunk action game, will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The studio behind the bartending sim VA-11 Hall-A plans a Steam release for fall 2026. The demo runs September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, with the studio's booth in the indie area. The game stars Leila Mikazuchi, a former soldier, and uses a combat system that mixes real-time and turn-based shooting.
Sep 2
Bandai Spirits has announced the Origin of Valkyrie VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special + Super Pack Set 45th Anniv. Preorders open September 1 at general retail, with release planned for March 2027 at 19,800 yen. It is the second entry in the revived line, following the VF-1J Valkyrie 45th Anniv. that began preorders August 3.
Aug 29
Bandai Spirits will release the Origin of Valkyrie VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special + Super Pack Set 45th Anniv. in March 2027. Pre-orders open September 1. The set includes the Super Pack bonus part, new leg roll axes, and added head articulation. It follows the VF-1J 45th Anniv. set.
Aug 29
BANDAI SPIRITS announced the VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special + Super Pack Set 45th Anniv. action figure for The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. Preorders open at general retail stores on September 1, 2026. The 250mm figure includes a detachable Super Pack, a new head gimmick, and a replaceable canopy cover. Price is 19,800 yen, release in March 2027.
Aug 28
TOYS CABIN will release "Maou Damashii Sound Button Collection," a capsule toy with sound gimmicks featuring popular tracks from the free music material site Maou Damashii, starting in December. Each play costs 500 yen including tax. Pressing the button plays about 30 seconds of a track's chorus, including "Shining Star" and "Burning Heart." The secret includes a song exclusive to the capsule toy.
Aug 9
Bandai Spirits opens preorders for the VF-1J Valkyrie 45th Anniv., a Macross 45th anniversary item shipping January 2027. The figure retains the original silhouette while adding head articulation, axis joints in the legs, a spring-loaded landing gear gimmick, and a new leg lock mechanism. It costs 17,600 yen.
Jul 8
Japanese idol group Rainbow Conquistador launched a 3D VR talk show series "Kimi to Nijicon [245mm]" using Canon's EOS VR SYSTEM. The 15-episode live stream on DeoVR and YouTube is a demonstration experiment exploring whether XR goggles can become a way for fans to watch their oshi. The setup uses an EOS R5 C camera and a real-time conversion app to stream VR180 footage without PC editing.
Jul 5
Automaton's 89th weekly game article roundup highlights seven notable titles, including the cyberpunk life sim Nivalis Nights (September 30), the visual novel Sister, Others, Paranoia from the Needy Girl Overdose team (August 15), and the adult anomaly-hunting game Train No. 45, which has seen a sudden sales surge.
Jul 3
Mango Party announced on July 3 that the adult puzzle game '45th Train' has sold over 100,000 copies on Steam within a week of release. The 'Exit 8'-like spot-the-difference game, developed by Elniko, currently holds an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from 1,074 user reviews, with 98% positive.
Jun 24
Singapore-based venture studio Kasagi Labo announced a new project tentatively titled Casshan 2045 at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The reimagining of Tatsunoko Production's classic 1973 anime Shinzō Ningen Casshan features original character design concepts by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano.
Jun 24
Singapore-based anime venture studio Kasagi Labo announced multiple projects during its MIFA presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 24. The company unveiled a new film connected to the Ninja Scroll franchise, with Masao Maruyama, producer of the original 1993 film and co-founder of Madhouse and MAPPA, serving as special creative advisor. Kasagi Labo also announced a theatrical feature adaptation of the viral YouTube short Living in a World Without Magic, which has amassed over six million views. The screenplay is by Michiko Yokote, known for Cowboy Bebop, Bleach, and Shirobako. Two additional projects were revealed: Casshan 2045, a reimagining of Tatsunoko Production's 1973 classic with character designs by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano, and Ars Gratia, an original sci-fi feature from director Ilya Kuvshinov developed with Good Smile Company and Liden Films. The company also provided production updates on its feature GATE 2 and the original sci-fi series Special Kid Factory, from talent behind ID: Invaded. Kasagi Labo is using its AnimeOshi platform to gather fan feedback and crowdfunding through an 'Open Pitch' model, which it presented as an alternative to the traditional production committee system.
May 29
Sukeban Games revealed a new trailer for .45 Parabellum Bloodhound at INDIE Live Expo in April and announced a summer release window. In an interview with Game Spark, developer Christopher Ortiz discussed the game's development history, its small team, the protagonist's background, and the choice of low-poly graphics.