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Fate

The Fate franchise spans Type-Moon's original works and mobile game Fate/Grand Order, which is in its 11th anniversary year and leading Japan's mobile revenue charts. The Fate/EXTRA Record remake is in production under new publisher Aniplex and developer Studio Meteorise, set for release on January 28, 2027, while the Fate/strange Fake anime has confirmed a new season.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 4d ago

The Fate franchise is defined by two active fronts: the long-running mobile game Fate/Grand Order and the upcoming Fate/EXTRA Record remake. Fate/Grand Order passed 35 million downloads in Japan in early September, with a free 4-star servant ticket campaign running through the month. It led Japan's mobile revenue rankings for multiple weeks in August, driven by its summer event and new summons. The summer event, Chaldea South Seas Great Battle!, introduced seven swimsuit servants, with a survey showing players favored Lilith at 52.8%.

The Fate/EXTRA Record remake has undergone significant leadership changes. Bandai Namco withdrew as publisher in March, Aniplex took over in late August, and Studio Meteorise replaced Type-Moon Studio BB as developer. Director Kazuya Niino left for personal and health reasons, stating he would remove his name from credits. Despite these changes, the remake now has a firm release date of January 28, 2027, and will launch on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam.

Elsewhere, the Fate/strange Fake anime, which aired its first season from January to March 2026, has confirmed a new season. The first season ended with a 'to be continued' message, and the new season's announcement came at Anime NYC. The franchise also continues to expand through merchandise, including Fate/Grand Order gashapon figures, 30MS plastic models of Mash Kyrielight and Rin Tohsaka, and high-end statues for Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya.

Key facts

Fate/EXTRA Record release date
January 28, 2027 ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record platforms
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record publisher change
Aniplex replaced Bandai Namco as publisher; Studio Meteorise replaced Type-Moon Studio BB as developer ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record director departure
Kazuya Niino left Type-Moon studio BB for personal and health reasons and stepped down as director ↗
Fate/Grand Order downloads
35 million cumulative downloads in Japan as of September 2, 2026 ↗
Fate/strange Fake new season
Confirmed at Anime NYC on August 22, 2026; story details and broadcast date not yet announced ↗
Fate/strange Fake first season
13 episodes aired January to March 2026; first episode premiered December 31, 2024 ↗
Fate/Grand Order revenue ranking
Topped Japan's mobile revenue chart for the weeks of August 6-12 and August 13-19, 2026 ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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Star Rail x Fate collaboration · 2026-08-10
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Tsukune Tsukimi as Rin Tohsaka from the Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night collaboration · 2026-08-29

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7h ago

Fate/EXTRA Record Streams First Saber Character Video

Aniplex released the first character promotional video for Fate/EXTRA Record, its remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable game Fate/EXTRA, on September 9. The video spotlights Saber, voiced by Sakura Tange, one of three Servant candidates the protagonist can contract with in the dungeon exploration RPG. The sources describe Saber as a swordswoman whose exceptional skill defies her small stature, with combat ability worthy of the Saber name, considered the most outstanding class. Her speech and mannerisms are arrogant, but she harbors a love for beautiful things. Fate/EXTRA Record is scheduled to launch on January 28, 2027, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The standard edition is priced at 8,910 yen. The game follows a troubled development history: Bandai Namco Entertainment withdrew from publishing by mutual agreement, and director Kazuya Nino left the project citing health concerns. Arco Wada returns as character designer, with Kinoko Nasu handling original work and scenario supervision. Development is now handled by Meteorise.

1d ago

Dice Tavern: Fateful Throw Launches on Steam Today

Dice Tavern: Fateful Throw, a roguelike dice game inspired by Farkle, the dice minigame from Kingdom Come: Deliverance, launched on Steam today. Publisher HARRISONWORLD set the price at 1500 yen, with a launch sale cutting it to 1200 yen. Players roll dice to raise their score, then decide whether to bank the points or keep rolling for a bigger total. The risk grows with each roll.

1d ago

AmiAmi August 2026 Figure Ranking: FGO Morgan Tops Pre-Order Chart

AmiAmi published its August 2026 figure pre-order ranking, covering figures whose reservations opened between August 1 and 31 and compiled from the store's own pre-order data. Fate/Grand Order's Berserker/Morgan Final Ascension Ver. 1/7 scale figure took first place. The top five also included yuzusoft's Lime Light Lemonade Jam, Snail Shell's Kunoichi Reppu, Honkai: Star Rail's Sparkle, and a limited reprint of Dragon Ball's Son Goku and Bulma. The chart runs to 20 places.

4d ago

Dice Tavern: A Fateful Roll Launches September 8

Cavi Studio and publisher HARRISONWORLD will release Dice Tavern: A Fateful Roll on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The dice-building roguelike is based on the classic game Farkle and features 35 dice types, 11 playable characters, 43 synergies, and 15 Decrees. Players challenge 30 opponents across six taverns.

5d ago

Fate/EXTRA Record Shifts Publisher, Developer, and Director

Type-Moon's Fate/EXTRA Record remake is changing hands. Aniplex is now the publisher, replacing Bandai Namco, which dropped the project in March. Studio Meteorise takes over development from Type-Moon Studio BB, and Kazuya Nino is stepping down as director for personal reasons. The game is slated for January 28, 2027 on Switch, PS4, PS5, and Steam.

6d ago

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.

Sep 2

Fate/stay night 1/12 Heroic Spirit Armament Record Vol.1 Ships in September

Toys Cabin will release Fate/stay night 1/12 Heroic Spirit Armament Record Vol.1 in September 2026. The line reproduces weapons from popular Fate/stay night servants at 1/12 scale, including the iconic Excalibur and Gae Bolg. Four weapon types ship with dedicated display bases. Each draw costs 500 yen including tax.

Sep 2

Fate/Grand Order Marks 35 Million Downloads with Free 4-Star Servant Ticket

FGO PROJECT announced on September 2 that Fate/Grand Order passed 35 million cumulative downloads in Japan. To mark the milestone, the company is running a limited-time campaign and pickup summon from September 2 at 18:00 through September 16 at 12:59. The centerpiece is a ticket that lets players exchange for one 4-star (SR) Servant of their choice from all 130 4-star (SR) Servants, including limited-time and story-summon servants that appeared through 2025. The ticket is distributed from September 2 18:00 to September 9 12:59. New players must clear Part 1 Prologue (Singularity F: Flame-Contaminated City Fuyuki) Section 3 Progress 1 by that deadline, and the ticket must be used by September 11 12:59 after clearing the prologue. Exchanged servants join provisionally and become permanent when raised to level 50 and bond level 3 by September 30 23:59. The pickup summon features 12 limited servants, including 5-star (SSR) Altria Caster (Berserker), and 8 limited craft essences across six summon types. Login bonuses and limited missions offer up to 90 Saint Quartz total. The game launched in Japan on July 30, 2015, reaching 35 million downloads in about 11 years and 2 months.

Sep 2

Fancy Frontier 47 Cosplay Feature: Nine Looks From a Rainy Taipei Weekend

Fancy Frontier 47 ran August 21-23 at Taipei's Huabo Park. Rain hit the first two days and briefly suspended outdoor shooting. Cosplayers came from Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The feature spotlights nine cosplayers in Brown Dust 2, FGO, Azur Lane, Honkai: Star Rail, Evangelion, DanMachi, and original elf and maid characters. The organizer extended its original short-form manga and illustration award deadline to September 7.

Sep 2

Japan Summer Mobile Data: FGO Tops Revenue, Meowdoku! Leads Downloads

Sensor Tower's Japan mobile market data for August 8-16 puts total revenue at $240 million, with $160 million on the App Store and $80 million on Google Play. Fate/Grand Order leads title revenue with $18 million or more, KONAMI leads publishers with nearly $25 million, Meowdoku! tops downloads, and Brawl Stars leads average daily active users. New releases hololive Dreams and Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP both reached the revenue top 10.

Aug 31

Fate/Grand Order Noodle Stopper Figure Adds Assassin/Light Koyanskaya

Furyu plans to release the Fate/Grand Order Noodle Stopper Figure of Assassin/Light Koyanskaya (Final Ascension) as a prize starting from the 5th week of September. The figure includes large rifles, playing cards, and other small items sculpted from the illustration, plus a smiling expression with her tongue out.

Aug 31

Aniplex Takes Over Fate/Extra Record Publishing as Kazuya Niino Leaves Studio BB

Aniplex announced on August 31 that it will now publish Fate/Extra Record, the remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable game Fate/Extra. The announcement came with a new official website and X account, and the game will also launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to its previously announced platforms. The transfer follows Bandai Namco Entertainment's withdrawal from publishing in March, after the game was delayed from a 2025 release to spring 2026. Development is now handled by Meteorize, with Arco Wada returning as character designer. The same day, Kazuya Niino, who served as studio director of Type-Moon studio BB and as director and planner on Fate/Extra Record, announced he is leaving the studio for personal reasons and has stepped down from the game. He stated he has already left the development site and will remove his name from the staff credits, citing health concerns and a planned break from game development. Niino added that the development team is working toward release and that he is confident the game will reach fans in good form.

Aug 29

Fate/strange Fake New Series Announced at Anime NYC

A new series of the TV anime Fate/strange Fake has been announced at the Fate/strange Fake Panel Stage during Anime NYC in New York on August 22, 2026 JST. A PV and teaser visual were released, featuring Ayaka, Saber, and Sigma. Comments came from creator Ryohgo Narita, character designer Shizuki Morii, and cast members Kana Hanazawa, Yuki Ono, and Gakuto Kajiwara.

Aug 29

Prisma Illya Statues of Illya and Miyu Open Reservations

Prime 1 Studio began accepting reservations on August 26 for 1/5 scale statues of Illyasviel von Einzbern and Miyu Edelfelt from Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya. Each statue costs 94,490 yen including tax, stands roughly 35cm tall, and is based on Hiroshi Hiroyama's illustration for the first season Blu-ray BOX slipcase. Both come with multiple interchangeable face parts. Release is scheduled for around January to April 2028.

Aug 29

Comiket 108 Cosplay Gallery: Genshin Impact, Fate Collab, Azur Lane

Inside's Comiket 108 cosplay feature spotlights nine cosplayers at the Tokyo Big Sight event held August 15-16, 2026. Corporate booth cosplayers include tako as Genshin Impact's Alice, Qianyang as Odette, and Xiao Bao littleky as Niko. General participants include Tsukune Tsukimi as Rin Tohsaka from the Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night collaboration, Bunny Tu Tu as Azur Lane's Shinano, and Hitomi Kadorin as Princess Connect! Re:Dive's Pecorine.

Aug 29

JoJo Part 3 Desk Figures Bring Jotaro, DIO, and Stands to Desks

Re-Ment will release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders STAND on DESK -Destiny- on September 21. The desk figure set includes all six types: Jotaro Kujo, Star Platinum, Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Silver Chariot, and DIO. Each figure is deformed and can double as a card stand or multi tray. Combining figures like DIO and Polnareff recreates famous scenes. The price is 1,650 yen tax included, sold at toy and novelty stores and character shops.

Aug 29

Idolmaster, Fate, and Witch on the Holy Night Characters Join 30MS Line

Dengeki Hobby Web reports that Mikoto Hida from THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS, Rin Tohsaka from Fate/stay night, and Aoko Aozaki from Witch on the Holy Night are joining the 30 MINUTES SISTERS bishoujo plastic model series. Mikoto Hida ships in January 2027, while Rin Tohsaka and Aoko Aozaki ship in March 2027.

Aug 29

Fate/Grand Order Mash Kyrielight Paladin Joins 30MS Plastic Model Line

Bandai Spirits released a 30MS plastic model kit of Fate/Grand Order's Mash Kyrielight in her Paladin form on August 22, 2026. The kit features color-coded parts, movable joints, three tampo-printed face parts, and a shield that can reproduce its Noble Phantasm deployment state. It uses the 3mm joints common to the 30 Minutes Label.

Aug 28

Fate/Grand Order Leads Japan Smartphone Revenue Ranking Again

Sensor Tower data for August 13-19, 2026 shows Fate/Grand Order at the top of Japan's smartphone game revenue ranking for another week, with revenue up 62% week-over-week. The list includes eFootball, hololive Dreams, and Monster Strike in the top spots. The article also introduces top-grossing titles by country for April-June.

Aug 28

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Illya and Miyu Get 1/5 Scale Statues from Prime 1 Studio

Prime 1 Studio has opened orders for a pair of 1/5 scale statues based on Hiroshi Hiroyama's Blu-ray BOX illustration from 'Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya'. The figures, Illyasviel von Einzbern and Miyu Edelfelt, belong to the Concept Master Line series and reproduce the slipcase art of the first TV season's Blu-ray BOX. Each statue stands at 35cm and includes a special base with star-flower effects from the transformation sequence. The standard versions are priced at 85,690 yen, while DX and DX bonus versions add interchangeable head parts and are priced at 94,490 yen. The DX bonus versions are sold exclusively at Prime 1 Studio's online store in Japan. Orders are accepted from August 26 to October 26, 2026, with release scheduled between January and April 2028. The statues are made of polystone and weigh approximately 1.75kg for Illya and 1.5kg for Miyu in their standard versions. The two figures are designed to be displayed together, representing the front and back of the slipcase and the bond between the characters.

Aug 27

FGO Fes 2026 Cosplay Report Spotlights Lilith, Dioscuri, and More

Inside published a series of cosplay photo reports from Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2026 Chaldea Academy Festival, the franchise's 11th anniversary event held August 1 and 2 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. The event carried the concept "FGO x Fes x Academy" and featured voice actor stages and school-festival themed attractions, while cosplay participation was allowed and drew many costumed fans. Among the reports, cosplayer Senmoji Vi attended as Lilith, wearing a bold skin-revealing outfit and striking a tongue-out pose. Another report covered Pokahito as Dioscuri, dressed in a self-made pure white dress that created a mystical, mythological atmosphere. Tokumoru Umaru appeared as Francesca Prelati in a fitted outfit with a provocative expression, and Miroku cosplayed Elizabeth Bathory, noted for her figure and dynamic poses under a loose T-shirt. Each article includes eight to nine photos shot by photographer tama. The reports are part of a broader series documenting cosplayers at the event, alongside earlier roundups featuring characters like Anastasia and Merlin.

Aug 22

Fate/strange Fake Anime Confirms New Season With Teaser Visual

Aniplex confirmed a new season of the Fate/strange Fake television anime on Saturday, a day after announcing it at a panel during the Anime NYC event on Friday. The company released a teaser visual carrying the words "Rise Against the Rules" and "New Season Confirmed," along with an announcement trailer. Story details and a broadcast date have not been announced. The first season ran 13 episodes and aired from January to March 2026 on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV. Its first episode premiered early on December 31, 2024, ahead of the regular run, and the final episode ended with a "to be continued" message. The anime adapts Ryohgo Narita's Fate/strange Fake light novel, a spin-off of the Fate series set in Snowfield, Nevada, where an irregular Holy Grail War unfolds. A-1 Pictures handled the animation, with Shun Enokido and Takahito Sakazume directing and Hiroyuki Sawano composing the music. Kana Hanazawa and Yuki Ono lead the cast as Ayaka Sajo and Saber.

Aug 21

FGO Mash Kyrielight Paladin Joins 30MS Plastic Model Lineup

BANDAI SPIRITS releases the 30MS Shielder/Mash Kyrielight [Paladin] kit starting August 22. The Fate/Grand Order character joins the 30 MINUTES SISTERS brand, featuring three tampo-printed face parts, hand parts, Mash's shield, and a sticker. The shield can recreate the Noble Phantasm deployment state. The kit is priced at 5,060 yen including tax.

Aug 21

30MS Adds Shiny Colors SHHis Trio, Rin Tohsaka, Aoko Aozaki

At the 15th 30 MINUTES LABEL New Product Presentation, BANDAI SPIRITS revealed new 30 MINUTES SISTERS kits. SHHis members Hikari Hida, Nichika Nanakusa, and Hazuki Nanakusa appear, alongside Rin Tohsaka from Fate/stay night and Aoko Aozaki from Witch on the Holy Night. Releases run from January to March 2027.

Aug 21

Dice Tavern: A Fateful Throw Rolls Out September 8, 2026

Publisher HARRISONWORLD announced that Cavi Studio's Dice Tavern: A Fateful Throw launches September 8, 2026. The dice-building roguelite adapts the classic game Farkle and draws inspiration from Balatro and a minigame in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. It offers over 10 playable characters, 30-plus opponents, and a Steam demo.

Aug 20

Fate/Grand Order Tops Japan's Mobile Revenue Chart for August 6-12

Sensor Tower data for August 6-12, 2026, shows Fate/Grand Order at the top of Japan's mobile revenue rankings, despite a 28% week-over-week decline. The top 50 list includes new entries like Genshin Impact and Arknights: Endfield, which saw a 215% revenue increase. A separate ranking of April-June releases places Dragon Quest Smash Glow first in both downloads and revenue.

Aug 18

Fate/Grand Order Noble Phantasm Gashapon Figures Launch in August

Bandai is releasing a new line of gashapon figures based on the Noble Phantasms of servants from the smartphone game Fate/Grand Order. The Fate/Grand Order Noble Phantasm Collection includes five types of desktop figures, each with a base designed to reproduce the in-game summoning circle and a back panel featuring the character's class card. The lineup features Artoria Pendragon, Artoria Pendragon (Alter), Mash Kyrielight, Jeanne d'Arc, and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter). Each capsule is priced at 500 yen including tax, and the figures are scheduled to ship in the fourth week of August 2026. The release timing may vary by region and store. Bandai's Vender Division is handling the product, which is part of the company's capsule toy line. The figures are designed for display, with the bases adding a luxurious specification that sets them apart from standard gashapon.

Aug 15

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Movie Gets CHILLfigg Trading Figures in Six Styles

VISION is taking orders for six non-scale CHILLfigg trading figures based on the movie Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Licht - The Nameless Girl. Illyasviel von Einzbern, Miyu Edelfelt, and Chloe von Einzbern each appear in two versions: magical girl outfit and school uniform. A single blind box costs 3,000 yen, and a six-figure box costs 18,000 yen. Orders close August 19, with shipment planned for December 2026.

Aug 15

FGO MoonCancer/Jade Rabbit Gets 1/7 Scale Figure in First Ascension Form

Krenel is taking pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of MoonCancer/Jade Rabbit from Fate/Grand Order, sculpted in the character's first ascension outfit. The figure features a black swimsuit, a loosely worn jacket, and a knife, with a price of 26,400 yen. Good Smile Company's pre-order period runs until September 30, with shipping planned for July 2027.

Aug 15

FGO Swimsuit Servant Survey Puts Lilith at 52.8%

Inside ran a 125-vote survey asking Masters which of the three announced swimsuit Servants they want most. Lilith took first with 52.8%, Beni-Enma second with 24.8%, and Kingprotea third with 22.4%. Lilith's share exceeds the combined total of the other two.

Aug 11

FGO Fes 2026 Reads as a Moratorium Before the Real Fight

Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2026, themed as a school festival, ran August 1-2 in Chiba. The event leaned into handmade charm and school-life immersion, with attractions like the Archery Club target game and a high-difficulty riddle game supervised by Makoto Sanda. The festival's message, per Automaton, is that the game continues after its grand finale.

Aug 11

FGO Summer Event 2026 Reveals Seven Swimsuit Servants

The August 12 broadcast of Fate/Grand Order Chaldea Broadcasting Station Light Version ~Swimsuit Event 2026~ revealed the full lineup for the game's annual summer event. The event, titled Chaldea South Seas Great Battle! The Shadow of a Mysterious Giant Seen on Majimun Island, opened the same day at 8 PM. Three new swimsuit Servants were unveiled for the first time: Kingprotea Alter (Avenger), Ono no Komachi (Archer), and Bishone (Caster). They join four previously announced Servants whose classes were confirmed during the stream: Lilith (Rider), Kingprotea (MoonCancer), Beni-Enma (Berserker), and Habetrot (Pretender). Habetrot is the event's welfare Servant, obtainable by progressing through the main quest. The stream also revealed a new Spiritron Dress for Mash Kyrielight, Everlasting Summer Swimsuit Ver.03, plus costumes for Bedivere, Dante Alighieri, and Hoshin no Hassan. Pickup summon schedules were announced, with Kingprotea and Beni-Enma available from August 12 at 8 PM, and Lilith and Kingprotea Alter from August 14 at 6 PM.

Aug 10

This Week in Mobile Games: Genshin Impact 7.0 Heads to Snezhnaya

This week's mobile games column leads with Genshin Impact's 7.0 update, Everwinter Without Mercy, arriving August 12th. The update opens the frozen nation of Snezhnaya, adds Cryo-based elemental reactions, a third-person shooter mode via tech-goggles, and introduces characters Odette and Alyosha. The column also explains why many live-service games schedule events for mid-to-late August.

Aug 10

HoYoverse Figure Roundup From Wonder Festival 2026 Summer

Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held July 26 at Makuhari Messe, featured a large HoYoverse presence. Inside's roundup showcases figures from Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai: Star Rail, and Genshin Impact, including a swimsuit Zhu Yuan, a Saber figure from the Star Rail x Fate collaboration, and Raiden Shogun.

Aug 9

Acosta Ikebukuro Cosplay Roundup Features Saber Alter, NIKKE, and VTubers

Inside published a roundup of cosplayers from the May 5 session of acosta!@Ikebukuro Sunshine City, featuring 11 participants in costumes from games, anime, and VTuber groups. The lineup includes Saber Alter from Fate/Grand Order, Anis from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, Galbrena from Wuthering Waves, Nijisanji members Yuhi Riri and Rain Patterson, Vspo! members Tachibana Hinano and Shinomiya Runa, Kitagawa Marin and Kuroe Shizuku from My Dress-Up Darling, and Maru and Ivi from Descendant 2. A second roundup covers the May 6 session with nine cosplayers, including Nefer from Genshin Impact, Red Hood from NIKKE, Jill Valentine from Resident Evil, and Laffey from Azur Lane. Photography is credited to tama. The next Acosta event is scheduled as Ultra acosta! 2026 from September 4 to 6. The article also links to earlier Acosta Ikebukuro coverage from April and May sessions.

Aug 9

Fate/Grand Order Ashiya Douman Gets Hand-Carved Edo Woodblock Print

Hansan announced a hand-carved, hand-printed woodblock print of Fate/Grand Order's Ashiya Douman, made in the Edo tradition. The large-format print uses an original costume pattern inspired by Kuji-kiri and a radial background evoking Kabuki and ukiyo-e. Orders open July 29 at 12:00, priced at 69,300 yen, limited to 300 copies, shipping late January 2027.

Aug 9

Fate/Grand Order Jade Rabbit Figure Opens Reservations in First Ascension Form

Krenel is accepting reservations for a 1/7 scale figure of MoonCancer/Jade Rabbit from Fate/Grand Order, sculpted in her First Ascension form. The figure captures her toned build in a black swimsuit with a draped jacket and knife, priced at 26,400 yen including tax. Good Smile Company's reservation window runs until September 30.

Aug 8

Fate/Grand Order Melusine 1/7 Figure Gets Detailed Photo Review

Dengeki Hobby Web reviewed the Lancer/Melusine 1/7 scale figure from Fate/Grand Order, scheduled for release in August 2026. The review includes newly taken photos of the product sample, showing the figure's assembly, its 350 mm height with weapons, and 750 mm width with wings spread.

Aug 8

Rin Tohsaka and Sakura Matou Join HELLO! GOOD SMILE Figure Line

Good Smile Company adds Fate/stay night heroines Rin Tohsaka and Sakura Matou to its HELLO! GOOD SMILE deformed figure series. Both figures stand about 100mm tall, feature movable heads, and are priced at 1,700 yen each. They are scheduled for release in December 2026.

Aug 8

Wonder Festival 2026 Summer DenHobi Breaking News Reaction Ranking

Dengeki Hobby Web ranked its Wonder Festival 2026 Summer breaking news reports by reposts, tallying 43 posts with 50 or more RPs as of July 27, 2026. Colored samples of 'Super Kaguya-hime!' figures led the list, with first reveals of 'Gundam SEED FREEDOM' and 'Patlabor' items drawing attention.

Aug 7

Star Rail x Fate Collab Event Is Dense Enough to Be a Fate Side Story

The second phase of the Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration is underway. New characters Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh are implemented, and the Trailblaze Mission interlude Phantasm: Holy Grail War has been released. The event story, reportedly supervised by Kinoko Nasu, is dense with Fate references and centers on Rin as the protagonist. The event explains both franchises' basics so newcomers can follow it.

Aug 6

Honkai Star Rail Fate Collab Adds Rin and Gilgamesh With Deep Lore Cuts

The second phase of the Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/stay night UBW collaboration launched July 24, adding Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh as playable characters. The Automaton piece, written by a Fate fan who has not played Star Rail, examines how Rin's kit pulls from across the Fate franchise, including Ishtar's Noble Phantasm and the Jeweled Sword Zelretch from the Heaven's Feel route.

Aug 6

Dice Tavern: A Throw of Fate Sets Q3 2026 Release With Steam Deck Support

Dice Tavern: A Throw of Fate, a dice roguelike from developer Cavi Studio and publisher HARRISONWORLD, is scheduled for full release at the end of Q3 2026. The game combines the classic dice game Farkle with a system inspired by the dice game in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Steam Deck support is confirmed alongside PC, and a free demo is available now on Steam.

Aug 5

Fate/Grand Order: Ritsuka Fujimaru Doesn't Get It Shorts Get 4th Season

The fourth season of the Fate/Grand Order: Ritsuka Fujimaru Doesn't Get It anime shorts was announced at the FGO Fes. 2026 event. It launches August 7 within the Club Chaldea FGO Radio Station program at 9:00 p.m. JST, with new episodes every two weeks. The shorts adapt Tsuchida's slapstick comedy manga about humanity's last master Ritsuka Fujimaru.

Aug 5

Maaya Sakamoto Reflects on 30 Years and Fate/Grand Order in New Interview

Maaya Sakamoto, who has surpassed her 30th debut anniversary, released a best album of Fate/Grand Order theme songs on July 29. The album, titled "Yoin," collects all six theme songs she has sung for the smartphone RPG over its 11-year run, from the opening theme "Shikisai" to "Toki," which accompanied the story's grand finale at the end of December 2025. In a long interview published the same day, Sakamoto discussed her career and the creative process behind the songs, including her collaboration with writer Kinoko Nasu. She described how Nasu offered her the first theme song before the game's launch, telling her the planned ending in advance. She said her lyrics for "Shikisai" became fuel for Nasu, who made the ending link considerably to those lyrics. Sakamoto also reflected on her 30th anniversary year, which concluded with a live at Ariake Arena in April, and admitted she has been in an afterglow since, unable to move forward. She noted that she has never set long-term goals and does not know what the 35th anniversary will bring.

Aug 5

Fate/Grand Order King Hassan Gets 33cm POP UP PARADE SP Figure

Good Smile Company has opened reservations for a new POP UP PARADE SP figure of Assassin/King Hassan from the smartphone game Fate/Grand Order. The figure stands approximately 33 centimeters tall and is priced at 24,000 yen including tax. Reservations are open from July 31 to September 30, with shipping scheduled for February 2027. The figure is a plastic painted finished product and includes a dedicated base. It was sculpted by Genzo Ihara with coloring by Bachi-nii. The POP UP PARADE SP series is a premium line that goes beyond the standard POP UP PARADE series, with a focus on detailed sculpting and coloring. The figure aims to capture the presence of the character, who is known as the legendary assassin wearing a skull mask. The announcement was made on July 31, 2026, and the figure is distributed by Good Smile Company. The product is part of the Fate/Grand Order franchise, which is copyrighted by TYPE-MOON and FGO PROJECT.

Aug 4

Fate/Grand Order Mash Kyrielight Joins PLAMATEA Model Kit Line

Max Factory has opened pre-orders for a new PLAMATEA model kit of Mash Kyrielight from the smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order. The kit depicts Mash in her Ortinax spiritual foundation exoskeleton form, based on her in-game illustration. It is a non-scale, snap-fit, fully articulated plastic model with pre-painted face parts including a smiling face, a shouting face, and a smiling face variant. The kit includes a shield, bangs with and without a visor, and a large Black Barrel that can transform through partial part replacement. The Black Barrel measures approximately 500mm in length when deployed, while Mash stands about 165mm tall. The kit comes with a dedicated display base with an adjustable support arm. Pre-orders are available on Amazon Japan at a price of 17,800 yen including tax, with a scheduled release date of April 30, 2027. The prototype is by Max Factory, with production cooperation from mffp. The product is part of the PLAMATEA series, a new line of humanoid plastic models from Max Factory.