The manga adaptation of the free game RPG with Too Many Spoilers: The Final Boss Is the Hero's Father is serializing daily on Takeshobo's Takecomi web comic site, restarted with a new title and staff after an earlier attempt. The original game has accumulated over 25 million cumulative live-stream views.
The manga adaptation of the free RPG with Too Many Spoilers: The Final Boss Is the Hero's Father began serialization on Takeshobo's Takecomi web comic site on June 18. The manga is drawn by Rokuro Shinobou from an original story by Minuhinome. It is described as a new-sense adventure fantasy where the next development is completely unpredictable. The story follows hero Harold Kenjanocci, who, under orders from King Kuromark, sets out with companions mage Marsha Uragiru, swordsman Terese Mathazurai, and priest Lucius Sugushinuyon to defeat the demon king Yushano Chiichi.
This serialization restarts with a changed title and some production staff from a previous manga version that began on March 7, 2025. The original game, developed by KSB Games, has accumulated over 25 million cumulative live-stream views, a fact that frames the adaptation's launch. The manga is updated daily, with the first chapter free to read and up to two chapters available at launch.
The adaptation's core conceit, that spoilers are a narrative device, carries over from the game's premise, where the final boss's identity is revealed as the hero's father. The daily-updated web comic format on Takecomi is the current home for this story, which has already survived one production reset.
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Gotcha Gotcha Games is developing RPG Tsukuru U2U, the latest RPG Maker title, with its Steam page now live. The game uses new P2D (Perspective 2D) technology for depth and effects while keeping the traditional Tsukuru feel, and it allows reuse of past 2D assets. In an interview, producer Hiroyuki Ichinose and developer Yuzo Noguchi discussed the series' 34-year history, both having started with the Super Famicom's SUPER DANTE.
BANDAI SPIRITS releases Ichiban Kuji Hololive RPG Style on September 5. The no-losing lottery gives Ayame Nakiri, Subaru Oozora, Flare Shiranui, and Noel Shirogane figure prizes in RPG costumes based on newly drawn illustrations. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. Online sales open September 7 at 17:00. Retail locations include Lawson, Ministop, bookstores, hobby shops, and Ichiban Kuji official channels.
Colopl began service for its new browser game, Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku), on September 1, 2026. The game is free to play with item purchases and runs on PC and smartphone browsers without requiring a download. It is the first title from Colopl's Kuma the Bear brand to use AI technology in production, presenting a story through cinematic, live-action-style footage generated by AI. The plot follows high school student Kusanagi Uru, who can see spirits, and onmyo investigator Tachimarushino, who belongs to the Special Agency 369. Together they battle malevolent beings called Mouja in a space known as Magatoki. The game combines this cinematic storytelling with a real-time card battle system where players use Shikigami cards, each with its own activation time, to fight within a time limit. Players can also raise Shikigami, which unlocks individual stories for each character. The game is accessible via a URL, and payment options include PayPay, Apple Pay, and credit cards.
G-ant Inc. announced a collaboration between its Mitacle Block assembly figures and COLOPL's smartphone quiz RPG 'Quiz RPG: The Wizard and the Black Cat of Wiz.' The lineup includes a stage set reproducing Vires & Rashuri from the 'Soul Bunker' event and a set with Sonata & Etcetera and Wiz from 'Ah, Humanization.' Limited-time orders run from August 28 to September 30, 2026, on the official Mitacle Block EC site.
In an interview with Automaton, Kan Gao of Freebird Games discusses his long use of RPG Maker, the upcoming final entry in the To the Moon series, and why the tool's simplicity helps him focus on creation. He started using RPG Maker around 2005 and released To the Moon in 2011, with the series spanning over a decade.
Yanako RPGs is giving away Dokimon Quest on Steam for 48 hours, until August 27 at 2:00 AM. The monster-collecting RPG normally costs 1200 yen. The developer wants player feedback for new titles, including the sequel Dokimon Quest II and Yami Kids. The DLC The Great Fairy Island is 20% off during the same period.
Gotcha Gotcha Games opened the Steam store page for RPG Maker U2U on August 27, 2026, and began accepting wishlist registrations. The store page carries product information, first-time screenshots of the event editor and database screens, and the P2D introduction video shown in the initial announcement. The company also released the title's key visual, a completely new illustration by Namaniku ATK, who handles character design and illustration for the game. In addition to the store page opening, the developer announced a change in development direction. RPG Maker U2U will now release as a standalone product rather than a tool that runs on Unity. This means users will not need to install Unity separately or create a Unity ID. The Steam version will launch directly from the Steam library, similar to RPG Maker MV and RPG Maker MZ. The event creation and database editing interface draws on the controls and workflow of those two previous titles, aiming for an intuitive environment for both newcomers and series veterans. A producer letter with further details is scheduled for the same day via Steam News and the official RPG Maker U2U X account.
Yanako RPGs opened the Steam page for Dokimon: The Living Soil on August 17. The farming and monster-raising game follows a retired Ranger from Doki Monsters: Quest settling in a Gunma-inspired countryside town. Players farm, cook, fish, and battle in caves with roguelike elements. Release timing remains undecided.
Yanako RPGs announced Dokimon Quest: II on August 16 for PC via Steam, with a 2027 release planned. The monster-collecting RPG continues the story as the player time-travels 200 years to the Edo-period Zeros region to save Maiko. New Dokimon, a rebuilt battle system, and a partner mechanic are introduced.
BANDAI SPIRITS has revealed the full lineup for Ichiban Kuji Hololive ~RPG Style~, a no-losing character lottery featuring four members of the VTuber agency Hololive Production in original RPG-themed costumes. The prizes include figures of Ayame Hyakki, Subaru Oozora, Flare Shiranui, and Noel Shirogane, each based on newly drawn illustrations. Additional goods include acrylic visual boards, a mug, Chokonokko chibi figures, can badge sets, aurora acrylic stands, rubber charms, and pixel art acrylic stands. The Last One Prize, awarded to the person who draws the final ticket, is an acrylic visual board. A Double Chance Campaign offers a set of four Chokonokko figures through a separate lottery. The lottery is scheduled for sequential release starting September 5, 2026, at Lawson, Ministop, bookstores, hobby shops, official Ichiban Kuji shops, and Ichiban Kuji ONLINE. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. Online sales begin at 5:00 PM on September 7, 2026. The product page on the Ichiban Kuji Club website lists all prizes with images.
AtomTeam has started the closed alpha test for post-apocalyptic CRPG ATOM RPG 2, available to Kickstarter Alpha Backers. The test, codenamed Codename: Salvation, runs in a 1km x 1km area with more zones planned. The focus is co-op PvE, though solo play remains central. The game hits Steam Early Access in December 2026, with full release in 2027.
KADOKAWA announced a summer campaign for Cthulhu Mythos TRPG, running from August 4 to August 31. The campaign includes a web stamp rally, a 10% discount on summer-themed scenarios, limited-time rulebook rentals via the official app, and a free trial of the Welcome Kit demo.
ORBcafe will host a limited-time collaboration cafe themed on the Diablo series from Quiz RPG Wizard and Black Cat, running August 7 to August 31 at its Shibuya and Osaka locations. The cafe features themed menu items, original goods, and character voice recordings.
Colopl announced a new mobile game, 'Active Cinema RPG 369,' during its Q3 FY2026 financial results briefing on August 5. The company, known for the smartphone action RPG 'Shironeko Project' and for co-developing 'Dragon Quest Walk' with Square Enix, revealed only the title, a key visual, and a teaser site link in its presentation materials. The teaser site, as of 16:00 on August 5, displayed only the logo and a 'COMING SOON' notice. The title '369' is accompanied by 'MIROKU' in the key visual, suggesting the game's pronunciation. No release date has been announced, though the materials state 'release coming soon.' Colopl also confirmed that development is underway for two location-based games and three other mobile titles. In related news, 'Shironeko Project INFINITY' is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Game details, including gameplay and world view, are expected to be disclosed at a later date.
GungHo Online Entertainment announced that the smartphone RPG Disney Pixel RPG will end service on September 30, 2026, roughly two years after its October 2024 launch. The reason was not disclosed. Paid item sales ended July 1, and gacha draws will end August 19. Unused paid currency will be refunded.
Gotcha Gotcha Games announced RPG Maker U2U, the latest entry in the RPG Maker series, featuring a new technology called P2D (Perspective 2D) that enables 3D map creation without requiring specialized 3D production knowledge. Producer Hiroyuki Ichinose explained in an interview that P2D is the first 3D expression on the PC version of the series, designed to lower the barrier for beginners while allowing use of assets from previous titles RPG Maker MV and MZ.
Composer Yoko Shimomura will hold a 39th anniversary orchestra concert on September 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall. The concert, titled "39! ~Thank You!~," will feature the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award-winning Arnie Roth. The announced setlist includes pieces from games Shimomura composed for, such as "Home Town Domina" from Legend of Mana, the main theme of Xenoblade, "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms" from Super Mario RPG, "Stand Your Ground" from Final Fantasy XV, "The Other Promise" from Kingdom Hearts, a Live A Live medley, and "Cocone's Theme" from Napping Princess. Organizer advance ticket sales begin July 4 at 10:00 AM, followed by playguide advance sales on July 13, and general sales on August 22. Ticket prices are ¥9,900 for S seats and ¥8,800 for A seats.
GungHo Online Entertainment announced on July 1 that its smartphone RPG Disney Pixel RPG will end service on September 30, 2026, at 11:00 JST. The game launched on October 7, 2024, and will run for about two years. The announcement came via the game's official X account and a notice on the official website. Until the service ends, the developer plans to add more main story content and run various in-game events. Sales of paid items stopped on July 1. Sales of Red Crystal payment items, gacha using Red Crystals, and stamina recovery will end on August 19 at 11:00 JST. Blue Crystals will remain usable until the service termination. Unused Red Crystals will be refunded through a dedicated form after the service ends; players are advised to keep their in-game ID and inquiry code. The official website and customer support are scheduled to close on January 13, 2027. The game is a command battle RPG featuring Disney characters in pixel art, including Mickey Mouse, Pooh, Baymax, Stitch, and Maleficent in themed costumes.
Japan Vulnerability Notes reported a vulnerability in RPG Maker MV and MZ that allows arbitrary OS command execution via crafted save data. Developer Gotcha Gotcha Games has warned users not to load games, saves, or assets from untrusted sources. No patch has been released yet.
Serenity Forge and Freebird Games released a new trailer for 'The Last Hour of an Epic TO THE MOON RPG', the final chapter of the To The Moon series. The turn-based RPG has players load a 999-hour save file and play the last hour. It launches summer 2027, with a demo at Steam Next Fest in October 2026.
Gotcha Gotcha Games announced RPG Maker U2U, the latest entry in the RPG Maker series, featuring a new visual style called P2D (Perspective 2D) that adds depth and effects to 2D maps. The PC version introduces 3D expression for the first time in the series' history on that platform. The developers emphasized that the core philosophy of making game creation accessible to anyone remains unchanged, with the fixed camera and simplified object placement designed to lower the barrier for beginners.
Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced RPG Maker U2U, the latest version of its game-making suite, featuring a new Perspective 2D graphical option that mimics HD-2D style. The engine was teased in March and has no confirmed release date yet. Steam has also removed the RPG Maker tag, which developers hope will reduce prejudice against engine-made titles.
Takeshobo announced on June 18 that the manga adaptation of the free game "RPG with Too Many Spoilers: The Final Boss Is the Hero's Father" has begun serialization on its web comic site Takecomi. The manga, drawn by Rokuro Shinobou from an original story by Minuhinome, is a new-sense adventure fantasy where the next development is completely unpredictable. The story follows hero Harold Kenjanocci, who, under orders from King Kuromark, sets out with companions mage Marsha Uragiru, swordsman Terese Mathazurai, and priest Lucius Sugushinuyon to defeat the demon king Yushano Chiichi. The original game, developed by KSB Games, has accumulated over 25 million cumulative live-stream views. The manga is updated daily, with the first chapter free to read and up to two chapters available at launch. This series restarts serialization with a changed title and some production staff from a previous manga version that began on March 7, 2025.
The tabletop role-playing game adaptation of FromSoftware's ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN will release on June 19, 2026, priced at 4,950 yen. Developed by Group SNE's Hironori Kato, the TRPG lets up to four players (one more than the video game's three-player cap) take on the role of night-crossers surviving three days in Limveld before facing the Night King. The game uses 11 playing cards to represent the map, with random events, enemies, merchants, and graces placed on each card. Combat is streamlined: players roll stamina dice to pay costs for weapons, skills, or magic, and damage is always applied to a single enemy unit per attack. The system includes the DLC The Forsaken Hollows content, adding the Undertaker and Scholar as playable characters. Leveling unlocks skills at level 2 and arts at level 3, with relic effects granting random bonuses from level 4 onward. A high-difficulty Deep Night mode offers up to five depths with red enemies and customizable parameters. Kato said he prioritized reproducing the original's exploration feel and speed, cutting elements until the game could be completed in roughly six hours for first-time players and three to four hours for experienced ones.
Gotcha Gotcha Games announced on June 12 that it is considering archiving the Tsukuru Web Forum and RPG Maker Forums, which had been scheduled for closure. The reversal follows widespread criticism from users who said the shutdown would destroy decades of accumulated community knowledge, assets, and plugins.
Super Shark announced RPG-Cobo, an open-source RPG development tool with high-resolution voxel graphics, PBR rendering, and global illumination. A beta test began June 5, 2026, and runs until an early access launch planned for autumn. The tool supports Windows, web, iOS, and Android export, and includes AI-powered translation. It is led by Yutaka Owada, a CyberStep founder.
Kotobuki Solution will release physical packages of Kemco RPG Selection Vol.8 for PS5 and Vol.15 for Switch on September 24, each containing four RPGs. The bundles are priced below the combined cost of the individual digital versions, with pre-orders starting today.
ARG creator group Fourth Boundary released 'Kagami no Tokushu Shounen Kousei Shisetsu TRPG' on the CocoFolia Game Store. The game is set in a juvenile detention facility that conducts inhumane education. Character HP equals their own settings, such as name or likes. Taking mental damage rewrites those settings. Losing all settings means game over. A launch sale offers 10% off until June 15.
Super Shark Co. announced RPG-Cobo, a 3D RPG development tool that requires no programming knowledge. A free beta test began June 5 and runs until early access this fall. The tool includes PBR rendering, a voxel map editor, event editor, database functions, and AI translation. Completed games can export to Windows, web, iOS, and Android.
GungHo Online Entertainment announced a limited-time event for Disney Pixel RPG called "Rescue Signal: Winnie the Pooh Forest Baseball," running until June 17. The event features new characters like Batter Pooh EX and Pitcher Christopher Robin EX, and rewards include Catcher Tigger. The baseball theme has sparked player memories of a past Winnie the Pooh baseball game.
Gotcha Gotcha Games announced RPG Tsukuru U2U on May 21, a new PC entry in the Tsukuru series featuring P2D depth expression for HD-2D style visuals. The game uses the Unity engine, supports assets from RPG Tsukuru MV and MZ without modification, and has a fixed camera to ease creation. A map editor demo was shown at BitSummit PUNCH. The series returns to the Tsukuru name domestically while keeping Maker overseas.
MAGI ARTS is producing 1/6 scale swimsuit figures of Adult Yukikaze and Mizuki Yukikaze from Taimanin RPGX. The two-figure set includes interchangeable face and body parts for Adult Yukikaze. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi, with release scheduled for January 2027.
Colopl announced a collaboration event between Quiz RPG: The Wizard and the Black Cat and Capcom's Mega Man Battle Network series, running from May 29 to June 30, 2026. The event includes a story, gacha characters, special Quiz Rush stages, and login bonuses offering the Rockman spirit and free pulls.