The film Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Dash Through the Metropolis! is set for a nationwide release on September 18, with a cast that includes returning veteran Kuranosuke Sasaki and newcomer Karin Fujiyoshi.
The latest installment in the Odoru Daisousasen franchise, Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Dash Through the Metropolis!, has been building its cast through several announcements ahead of its September 18 release. The film brings back Kuranosuke Sasaki, who will play Ikuto Kitaoka, a colleague of protagonist Shunsaku Aoshima. Sasaki's appearance marks his first co-starring role with Yuji Oda in about 20 years, and his first return to the franchise after 23 years.
Nine new cast members were announced in late June, including Shuri, Shirasu Jin, Sakasai Kuranosuke, Masuda Takahisa of NEWS, Noro Kayo, Tamai Shiori of Momoiro Clover Z, Fujiyoshi Karin of Sakurazaka46, Saito Nagisa, and Sato Jiro. Masuda Takahisa plays the son of long-running characters Masashita Masayoshi and Yukino, directly connecting the Reiwa-era film to the franchise's established family tree.
In July, Sakurazaka46 member Karin Fujiyoshi was confirmed to play mysterious high school student Kiiko Murashita. Fujiyoshi, who made her film debut in 2024, described the set as a warm, supportive environment. The casting of younger-generation faces like Fujiyoshi alongside veteran returnees like Sasaki suggests the film is balancing its established legacy with contemporary themes.
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Sakurazaka46 member Karin Fujiyoshi has joined the cast of the upcoming film Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Metropolis o Kakenukero! as mysterious high school student Kiiko Murashita. Fujiyoshi, who made her film debut in 2024, shared her excitement about joining the long-running series and described the set as a warm, supportive environment.
Kuranosuke Sasaki will appear in the film "Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.: Dash Through the Metropolis!" as Ikuto Kitaoka, a colleague of protagonist Shunsaku Aoshima. It marks his first co-starring role with Yuji Oda in about 20 years. The film releases nationwide on September 18.
The latest film in the Odoru Daisosasen franchise, Odoru Daisosasen N.E.W. - Dash Through the Metropolis!, has announced nine new cast members. The lineup includes Shuri, Shirasu Jin, Sakasai Kuranosuke, Masuda Takahisa of NEWS, Noro Kayo, Tamai Shiori of Momoiro Clover Z, Fujiyoshi Karin of Sakurazaka46, Saito Nagisa, and Sato Jiro. The film opens September 18.
Independent developers Nick Nieuwoudt and Dominik Latos have released a demo version of 'IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator' on Steam, coinciding with the Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition. The game is a first-person heavy turret simulator set in an alternate history of Spain in the late 1920s, where the monarchy did not collapse and World War I did not occur. Players operate a massive four-legged land artillery fortress called the 'Iron Nest,' following orders from high command via radio communication. They must manually calculate ballistic trajectories, measure distances, set propellant charges, and load shells from a selection of 30 types, including armor-piercing, smoke, and gas rounds. The demo includes a Campaign Mode that tells a story indirectly through orders, field reports, aerial reconnaissance photos, and propaganda newspapers, as well as a Challenge Mode with leaderboards. The full version is planned for release in early August 2026, with localization into languages including Japanese in progress. The demo has already received over 1,400 reviews on Steam, earning a 'Very Positive' rating.