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Ryu☆

Ryu☆ is an active music composer, most recently credited for the soundtrack of Cave's Shinyaku DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu on Steam, released August 27, 2026.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 30

Ryu☆, known for BEMANI titles, is credited as the composer for the music of Shinyaku DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu, Cave's first self-developed and published home console title since the 2013 Xbox 360 version of DoDonPachi Saidaioujou. The game, released on Steam on August 27, 2026, is a refined version of the 2008 arcade classic DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu, rebuilt for modern players. Ryu☆'s involvement is part of a broader slate of music-related news across the Yomimono coverage, which also includes Sega's Stranger Than Heaven theater at Tokyo Game Show 2026 screening unreleased tracks, and the Grammy voting rights granted to SKY-HI and BE:FIRST members.

The Steam release of Shinyaku DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu introduces several new features: an Assist Mode that slows enemy bullets, a new Stage 6 with a new boss named Beyond voiced by Kikuko Inoue, and Royal Mode, a multiplayer mode supporting up to 10 players, a first for the shooting genre. New characters Stella, voiced by Satomi Hongo, and Beyond join the roster, bringing the total to seven. The game is priced at 3,150 yen, with a 10 percent discount to 2,835 yen until September 6.

Ryu☆'s role is confined to the music composition for this title. The stories do not detail any other recent projects, announcements, or personal updates involving Ryu☆. The dossier reflects only what the provided stories establish, which is a single, concrete credit as of late August 2026.

Key facts

Role
Music composed by Ryu☆, known for BEMANI titles. ↗
Project
Shinyaku DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu, released on Steam on August 27, 2026. ↗
Developer and Publisher
Cave's first self-developed and published home console title since the 2013 Xbox 360 version of DoDonPachi Saidaioujou. ↗
Game Basis
A refined version of the 2008 arcade classic DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu, rebuilt for modern players. ↗
Price
Priced at 3,150 yen, with a 10 percent discount to 2,835 yen until September 6. ↗

Timeline

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

Connections

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dodonpachi saidaioujou

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/ryu. CC BY 4.0.

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1d ago

RYUJI Ryuji Sets Opening Day Film Card Bonus For Theatergoers

The film RYUJI Ryuji, starring Yuya Yagira and opening October 30, will hand out an admission bonus from opening day. The bonus is a photo strip card titled SCENES FROM RYUJI, made from scene photos of the main feature. It carries eight scene photos on one double-sided card, four to a side, including unreleased cuts, with cast members Yuya Yagira, Rina Kawaei, Riku Hagiwara, JUNON of BE:FIRST, Ken Miyake, RYUKI of MAZZEL, and Hideaki Ito appearing in the images. The card is one item per viewing, limited in quantity, and ends when supplies run out. It is distributed at theaters nationwide from October 30 through November 5. Distribution methods and notes may differ by theater, according to the announcement. The film is a new adaptation of Ryuji, set in Shinjuku's Kabukicho between 1984 and 1990, and follows Yagira's yakuza character as he tries to leave the underworld for his wife Mariko, played by Kawaei, and their newborn son.

1d ago

LOST10 Episode 2 Ends With Tabata's Rooftop Jump

The second episode of TBS's Friday drama LOST10, starring Ryusei Yokohama, aired on the 23rd and closed with tour guide Tabata, played by Marie Iitoyo, pushing past Komako and jumping from a rooftop. Tabata had gone missing after a phone call from someone at the hospital. Her daughter Nono has an intractable disease, and Tabata was positioned to handle the tour participants' mountain insurance.

1d ago

RGG Studio's STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Hands-On: A Harder, Lonelier Action Game

A hands-on trial of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, the action-adventure from Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio, opened at the game's start in 1915 America, with protagonist Masao Daito fleeing police amid discrimination against Japanese Americans. Combat uses four buttons and left/right directions, parrying attacks on the side they come from and striking the enemy's weaker guard. Snoop Dogg plays Orpheus, who runs the ship carrying the characters toward Japan. The game is set for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, and will also be on Xbox Game Pass.

2d ago

FuRyu's F:NEX Opens Preorders For Hanabatake Chaika Figure

FuRyu's F:NEX brand is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Nijisanji VTuber Hanabatake Chaika, with preorders opening on FURYU HOBBY MALL on Friday, October 23, 2026 and running through Friday, November 13, 2026. The figure stands about 30cm including its base, sells for 24,750 yen tax included, and is scheduled for release in July 2027. Sculpting is credited to KadeTaka of Royce Entertainment, with paint by 920-3.

3d ago

Furyu's CRYMELIGHT Demo Hits PS5 and Switch 2 With Entire First Chapter

Furyu began distributing a free demo for its roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, following an earlier PC demo on Steam. The console demo includes the entire first chapter of the main game, which Furyu estimates at 1.5 to 3 or more hours of play. Players control Alice, an amnesiac girl summoned to a prison called Wonderland, where invited guests fight to defeat the Queen and win freedom. The demo covers the basic loop: story scenes, battles using attacks, strong attacks, invincible dodges and grabs, and skill cards that combine like poker hands to raise effect levels. A second trailer, Feature Battle, also went live, showing the Anchor weapon plus Spear and Magic. Furyu plans to adjust Story mode difficulty after 55.6 percent of Steam demo players who chose Story mode picked the hardest setting. The full game is scheduled for November 5 on PS5, Switch 2 and PC.

3d ago

VIVANT's Ryu Kohata Joins Aibou season25 After Li Exit

Ryu Kohata, who played Shin-Shin operative Li Mingze in VIVANT's second season, will appear in TV Asahi's Aibou season25. Kohata posted on X and Instagram on Tuesday the 20th that he appears a little in the next day's broadcast, with a photo of the script. The role is undisclosed. Li died in VIVANT episode 21 after a car explosion and gunfire from Nogi's alternate personality F.

4d ago

RYUJI Deluxe Pamphlet Bundles JUNON's "Melody" Cover CD

The deluxe pamphlet for RYUJI, opening October 30 and starring Yuya Yagira, comes with a bonus CD of in-film music and the full version of "Melody" covered by JUNON of BE:FIRST. Six types of official goods go on sale from October 30 at screening theaters, excluding some venues. The pamphlet standard edition is 990 yen; the deluxe edition is 3,000 yen.

4d ago

Bungo Stray Dogs and Zoff Launch Six Character Glasses

Eyewear brand Zoff opened web pre-orders on October 21, 2026 for "Zoff | Bungo Stray Dogs," a six-model glasses collection built around the TV anime. Each frame is 12,200 yen with set lenses included, and every pair ships with an original case and a cloth printed with an anime scene. The six characters are Atsushi Nakajima, Osamu Dazai, Ranpo Edogawa, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Chuuya Nakahara and Fyodor D. Designs draw on each character's ability, hair color and costume: a tiger paw motif for Atsushi Nakajima, bandage details on the Osamu Dazai hinge, and the words "Crime and Punishment" inside the Fyodor D temples. Temple tips carry a metal plate for the character's affiliation, either the Armed Detective Agency, the Port Mafia or the Rats in the House of the Dead. Pre-orders close November 25, 2026, with shipping to start sequentially from late July 2027. Orders are online only; Zoff stores will not take reservations.

5d ago

Furyu's Anomalis Passes 120,000 Steam Wishlists Ahead of October 29 Launch

Furyu's Anomalis has passed 120,000 Steam wishlist registrations, according to Game Spark, up from the 100,000 threshold the company marked with a celebratory video. The milestone video features protagonists Reona Minazuki and Arisa Kato, per Denfaminicogamer. Furyu's roguelike action game Crimelight has passed 77,700 wishlists, bringing the two titles to a combined 200,000. Both games will appear in Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Edition, which runs until 2:00 a.m. Japan time on October 27. A Discord giveaway through the official FURYU GAMES server offers full-game codes for 5 Anomalis winners and 10 Crimelight winners, closing around 10:00 on October 27. Anomalis releases October 29 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2; Crimelight follows on November 5 for the same platforms. A collaboration with Peripeteia, a cyberpunk immersive sim from Poland-based 9th Exodus, is also set, with details to be announced later.

6d ago

Furyu's TENITOL Adds Three Stella Sora Characters In Deformed Mini Figures

Furyu's figure brand TENITOL is producing Maou-chan, Verge, and Werner from Yostar's fantasy RPG Stella Sora, each sculpted from an illustration drawn by Furyu. All three are deformed mini figures in running poses, priced at 2,970 yen with tax and scheduled for June 2027 through FURYU HOBBY MALL and other retailers. Verge and Werner appear in bunny outfits at about 13 cm tall, while Maou-chan stands at about 11 cm. NEQ handles sculpting and coloring.

Oct 18

BE:FIRST's JUNON Describes Watching Yuya Yagira on the RYUJI Set

JUNON of BE:FIRST plays Hiroshi, an underling of Yuya Yagira's yakuza lead, in the film RYUJI Ryuji, opening October 30. He says the role let him grow as an actor and a person, and that he studied Yagira's behavior on set to build Hiroshi's habit of mirroring his boss. The film is a remake of a 1983 release and is directed by Nobuo Mizuta.

Oct 16

Shadow Mate Demo Hits Steam Ahead Of October Next Fest

SpringGuild released a free demo of Shadow Mate ~The Little Dragon and the Compatible One~ on Steam on October 15, 2026. The 3D horror action adventure follows Cynthia, a girl carrying the parasitic life form Belial, through a collapsed research facility. The demo is not the opening of the main story but a separate slice for the world and combat, including Belial-powered attacks and dragon transformation. The game joins Steam Next Fest October 19 to 26.

Oct 14

Furyu's First Shooter ANOMALITH Draws on Resident Evil and Tarkov

Furyu producer Gaito Kidokoro told Automaton that ANOMALITH, the company's first shooter, was planned by staff who like shooting games rather than handed down by the company. The survival TPS is set in a fictional Japan where the Showa era continued. Basic systems reference the Resident Evil series, and the resource-gathering loop references Escape from Tarkov.

Oct 14

FuRyu Reveals Full Prize Lineup For Hatsune Miku JK-Life Kuji

FuRyu has published the full prize list for "FuRyu Kuji Hatsune Miku: Miku-meku JK Life ~Cute Food Tour~," a no-losing lottery priced at 850 yen per draw and scheduled for November. The top A and C prizes are Hatsune Miku figures in original outfits, with B and D as KAITO and Kagamine Len noodle stoppers. Lower tiers include mini figures, acrylic stands, keychains, rubber hood figures, can badges and stickers.

Oct 14

Ryu Kowata Shares VIVANT Episode 20 Still Of Li's Wild Gunfire Scene

Ryu Kowata, who plays Ri Minzua in the Sunday theater drama VIVANT, posted an Instagram photo from Episode 20. The scene shows Li firing guns in both hands after a comrade is killed, then standing blank-faced because Nokor, played by Kazunari Ninomiya, had already withdrawn. Social media replies called the villainy blatant and easy to understand, and the blank expression funny.

Oct 13

S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Volcancer Set Opens Second Lottery Sale

The Volcancer & Kamen Rider Scissors Option Parts Set from BANDAI SPIRITS' S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) line is accepting applications for a second lottery sale on Premium Bandai through 23:00 on November 29, 2026. The set pairs Kamen Rider Scissors' Contract Monster with a Cracked Card Deck, a cracked-mirror base and support pillar, and ships in May 2027 at 13,200 yen.

Oct 13

MOSHOWTOYS Adds Gaiking To Precision Class For February 2027

MOSHOWTOYS will release a Gaiking articulated figure from Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu under its Precision Class line in February 2027, priced at 23,100 yen including tax. The roughly 250mm die-cast, ABS, and POM figure includes a cape, chest armor, Gaiking Shield, Axe, Lance, Jippo Shuriken, Miracle Drill, and Jet Pack. Six sets of hand parts, light units, effect parts, joints, a display base, and a magnetic nameplate are also included.

Oct 11

BE:FIRST Releases Collaboration Video for RYUJI Theme Song

A collaboration video for RYUJI, opening October 30, features the theme song "It's not a bad life" written by BE:FIRST. JUNON, who plays Ryuji's underling Hiroshi in the film, also wrote and composed part of the track. The film is a new adaptation of the 1983 yakuza film Ryuji, with Yuya Yagira as Ryuji and Rina Kawaei as his wife Mariko. The video combines film footage and making-of material.

Oct 11

F:NEX Turns Nachoneko Birthday Art Into A 1/7 Scale Figure

Furyu's high-quality hobby brand F:NEX is producing a Nachoneko Birthday ver. 1/7 scale figure, scheduled for release in June 2027 at the FURYU HOBBY MALL and other locations. It is based on an original illustration by Natsuki Amashiro, supervised by Nachoneko, sculpted by Moineau and painted by Hinokiya, priced at 29,975 yen. Furyu is also holding a giveaway of five autographed colored papers by Amashiro for purchasers from FURYU HOBBY MALL.

Oct 8

Furyu Releases Battle Spirits Crossover On Switch 2 With 77% Owner Discount

Furyu has released the Nintendo Switch 2 download version of Battle Spirits Crossover, the digital card game built on the Battle Spirits TCG, with over 1,900 card types through "Contract Arc: True Chapter 1: Battle of the Gods." A new Ultimate Edition collects all 29 additional content items, priced separately at 46,540 yen. Owners of the Switch download versions of Battle Spirits Connected Battlers or Battle Spirits Crossover can buy at up to 77% off; a 50% off release sale runs until November 3, 2026.

Oct 8

Furyu Releases Official Demo For ANOMALITH On PS5, Switch 2, And PC

Furyu released the official demo for ANOMALITH on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on October 8, 2026, ahead of the game's October 29 release. The demo marks the first trial version distribution for PS5 and Switch 2. The Steam demo previously available has been upgraded to the official demo, and clearing it now unlocks development of one of three Armed JK Outfit sets, a Digital Deluxe Edition bonus. Players can explore the game's world and battles before launch. A similar demo campaign runs on the official X account from October 8 at 10:00 to October 18 at 23:59, with 50 winners receiving either 20 selectable game prepaid cards worth 10,000 yen each or 30 original novelty goods sets. The full game is priced at 8,580 yen for standard editions, 12,100 yen for the Danger Zone Countermeasures Room BOX, and 12,100 yen for the Digital Deluxe Edition.

Oct 7

JUNON Says He Absorbed Much From Yagira at Ryuji Japan Premiere

BE:FIRST member JUNON appeared at the Japan premiere of the film "RYUJI Ryuji" in Tokyo on the 7th, alongside lead actor Yuya Yagira. JUNON, who plays Hiroshi, said he chased Yagira's back as an actor and absorbed many things. He also noted BE:FIRST handled the theme song and insert song. The film opens October 30.

Oct 7

Lovebox Opens Hano Ciel Birthday Goods Orders Through October 12

Blackbox Inc. is selling Hano Ciel Birthday Commemorative Goods 2026 on the Lovebox official BOOTH from Monday, October 5, marking the Quintet member's birthday on October 4. The made-to-order lineup runs to four items: a cushion cover, a shaka-shaka acrylic keychain, a sitting acrylic stand, and a two-piece heart-shaped can badge set, plus a complete set with a message sticker. Orders close Monday, October 12 at 23:59, with shipping from late December 2026.

Oct 5

Kamen Rider Scissors Joins S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Line

Bandai Spirits will open preorders for two Kamen Rider Ryuki figures at Premium Bandai on October 9, 2026 at 15:00. Kamen Rider Scissors, the form of corrupt detective Masashi Sudo, is priced at 11,000 yen and ships in April 2027. A Volcancer and optional parts set releases alongside it.

Oct 5

Ryusei Yokohama Leads TBS Friday Drama LOST10

Ryusei Yokohama stars in LOST10, a TBS Friday drama starting October 16, 2026 at 10 PM. Set in Hokkaido, the human suspense story follows the Shikaradake Incident, a mountaineering accident on a trekking tour. Shun Oguri plays a freelance insurance investigator, Anne Nakamura a stranded participant. The cast also includes Marie Iitoyo, Satoru Iguchi, Kenji Iwatani, Kohei Matsushita, Mikako Ichikawa and Kayo Noro.

Oct 5

Ryusei Ryo Joins Office Nino, Co-Starring With Kazunari Ninomiya In VIVANT

Ryusei Ryo will join Kazunari Ninomiya's personal agency Office Nino, the company announced on the 1st. The two currently co-star in the TBS Sunday drama VIVANT, where Ryusei plays Koutaro Shinjo, a former public security officer acting as a monitor for the terrorist organization Tent, opposite Ninomiya as Nokor.

Oct 4

KandaQuantum Opens Limited Release Of Fuga v2 Ryusei

KandaQuantum Inc., based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, began a limited release of Fuga v2 - Ryusei on September 23, 2026. The orchestrator commands AI agent swarms from planning through execution and integration. The company says it can now stably command more than 2,000 agents per day, double the figure from Fuga v1, after running a semi-automated RSI loop that finds and fixes the system's own bottlenecks.

Oct 4

WEST. to Cease Group Activities on September 30, Agency Says

Starto Entertainment announced on Thursday that the idol group WEST. will end its group activities on September 30. The agency had said on August 30 that Ryusei Fujii and Nozomu Kotaki would leave the group, and it held talks with the remaining five members about continuing as a five. All seven members stay with the company and continue as individual talents from October 1.

Oct 3

Furyu's TENITOL TALL Adds Madoka and Homura Figures for May 2027

Furyu is producing Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising as TENITOL TALL figures, both in school uniforms and both scheduled for May 2027. Each stands about 29 cm and 30 cm respectively and costs 10,450 yen with tax. A two-figure special set with interchangeable expression parts is exclusive to FURYU HOBBY MALL at 20,900 yen.

Oct 1

Kadokawa and Marvel Announce Spider-Man Manga Set in Shibuya

Kadokawa and Marvel Comics have launched a joint project called MARVEL | KADOKAWA, announced at the MARVEL FANFARE panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026. The first wave will consist of five titles, with two confirmed so far. Spider-Man is drawn by tokitokoro, who previously worked on Jeff the Land Shark for Marvel Comics. Its protagonist is Haruto Hachidori, a male high school student living in Shibuya who suddenly gains spider powers and swings through the city while a shadow lurking beneath it begins to move. Spider-Gwen is handled by Ryusei Yamada, who drew Captain Marvel illustrations for MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL. Its story follows Gwen Stacy, a high school student and drummer in the band Mary Janes, who gains powers after a radioactive spider bite in a laboratory and protects the city as Spider-Woman. Both Japanese titles remain undecided. Both works will begin serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi service within 2026, with collected volumes planned afterward.

Sep 27

Furyu Adds Shiina Mahiru and Shiro Figures to TENITOL TALL Line

Furyu's low-priced figure brand TENITOL TALL is producing two new releases in 2027: Shiina Mahiru from The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 and Shiro from No Game No Life. The Shiina Mahiru figure is based on the cover illustration of the novel's 11th volume, showing her in a soft winter outfit. It stands about 300mm including the base, with sculpting by Moineau and coloring by B_Sachi. Furyu lists the price at 10,890 yen including tax, scheduled for release in May 2027 through FURYU HOBBY MALL and other retailers. The Shiro figure comes from an original illustration drawn for the anime's 10th anniversary and depicts her in a swimsuit dress. It stands about 290mm including the base, priced at 12,100 yen including tax, scheduled for June 2027. Sculpting is by Fumiyoshi Tokunaga of MIC and coloring by Index of MIC. Furyu notes that the bases shown in promotional images are still under development.

Sep 19

VIVANT's Chokki Visits Japan, Greets 300 Fans In Japanese

Thai actor Ohm Thanaphat, who plays Chokki Thepanit in TBS's Sunday drama VIVANT, appeared at the opening stage of TBS SPORTS & VIVANT PARK on September 19 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza. He greeted 300 fans chosen by lottery in Japanese with "I love you!" and said people had asked him for autographs from the moment he landed. Ryusei Ryo, who plays Kotaro Shinjo, also attended, along with the actor playing Drum and judo gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda, a TBS athlete ambassador for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya. VIVANT is an original drama about Yusuke Nogi, a member of the Self-Defense Forces' top-secret intelligence organization Betsuhan. After a two-week broadcast break, the second half of season two begins October 4. Ohm said Chokki will have more scenes in the back half but could not discuss the story because of spoilers.

Sep 19

CRYMELIGHT Brings Poker Hands To Roguelike Action At Tokyo Game Show 2026

FuRyu's roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT was playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Set in Wonderland, where the souls of the dead are imprisoned, it follows Alice, a girl who has lost her memories and fights to recover them and gain freedom. Skill cards carry suits and numbers, and forming a five-card poker hand triggers multipliers and effects. A Game Spark hands-on found combat nimble and punishing.

Sep 18

G PLANTS Releases Second Single Downer's Inner Circle

Rapper G PLANTS released his second single, "Downer's Inner Circle," on Friday, September 18. The track centers on the expression "TRIP" and draws on memories and sensations G PLANTS experienced himself, sampling a phrase from a classic song and rebuilding it as hip-hop. Production was handled by T33-K, which the source describes as T33-K's debut work. It arrives about a month after his debut single "Ryuchijo."

Sep 18

LOST10 Adds Nine Cast Members and Releases Character Chart

The TBS Friday drama LOST10, starring Ryusei Yokohama, announced nine additional cast members and a character relationship chart ahead of its October 16 premiere. Yu Yoshizawa plays Endo, a Hokkaido Police instructor who becomes Komaru's superior, and Mirai Yamamoto plays Masu Tomo, a section manager at an insurance company tied to Oguri's character Nao. U-NEXT and Netflix will stream the series in Japan, with Netflix planning worldwide distribution.

Sep 17

JR West and Tottori Prefecture Outline Ryugu-koku Tottori RPG at TGS 2026

At Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 17, JR West, Tottori Prefecture, and JP UNIVERSE held a stage event called TOTTORI GAME SHOW to detail the FANTASY TOTTORI PROJECT, which develops Tottori Prefecture itself as a game IP, and its core RPG Ryugu-koku Tottori. Producer Hitoshi Tabata introduced footage of the fantasy RPG, in which 47 countries compete, Tottori appears as Tottori-koku ruled by Yakami-hime, and players act as its citizens against a neighboring invasion.

Sep 17

ANOMALITH Survival Mode At TGS2026 Demands One Hit Clear

Furyu is exhibiting ANoMALITH, its PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC action game, at Tokyo Game Show 2026 in Hall 9, booth C63. Visitors can try a Survival Mode that is harder than the demo now in distribution, plus a separate hands-on demo of Crimelight. In Survival Mode, a single hit kills the protagonist, Reona Minazuki, and anyone who beats the boss Shirayamigata receives the venue-only Otherworld Investigation Mission Complete Commemorative Coin. According to development producer Kido Kai, first-day clear times averaged roughly 10 to 20 minutes; a Game Watch writer who knew the boss pattern died three times before clearing. Enemies in the standard demo take four to five handgun shots, and ammo is scarce enough that weak-point aiming matters more than speed. An official X survey on August 12 found more than half of respondents want to play the game on Xbox, an inquiry series producer Kido Kai said has reached the team.

Sep 17

JR West And Tottori Prefecture Announce Ryugu Nation Tottori For Steam In 2027

At the Tottori Game Show stage event streamed from Tokyo Game Show 2026, JR West announced that "Ryugu Nation Tottori" will launch on Steam in 2027. JP UNIVERSE's Hajime Tabata appeared and a PV was screened. Shoji Kawamori handles Tottori Castle design, Risa Ebata handles character design, and Joe Ogawa provides music.

Sep 17

Guko CiteMer's Dragon Princess Knight Hesrion Gets 1/7 Scale Figure

An original character by illustrator Guko citemer is getting a figure. DCTer will release the 1/7 scale Dragon Princess Knight Hesrion in January 2027, priced at 33,000 yen with tax included. The painted finished product stands about 270mm tall and ships with an acrylic stand. Hesrion is described as the eldest daughter of the Three Demon Dragon Sisters and the strongest dragon warrior of the dragon clan.

Sep 17

FuRyu Streams CRYMELIGHT Opening Video, Theme Song by Hitomi Sekine

FuRyu posted the opening video for CRYMELIGHT on Thursday, which previews the theme song "Love and Guilt" performed by Hitomi Sekine as her character Mary. The roguelike arrives November 5 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A deluxe edition adds six DLC items, a digital artbook, and a digital album with 11 soundtrack songs and three voice drama tracks.

Sep 17

Ensemble Stars!! and Print Booth Bloomit Collaborate from September 18

Furyu announced on September 17 that the print sticker booth Bloomit and the smartphone game Ensemble Stars!! will hold a collaboration starting September 18. The first wave runs September 18 to October 15, and the second wave October 16 to November 13. The photo course supports the in-game campaign Ensemble Stars Moe Moe Culture Festival, with guide audio by Kohaku Sakuraga, BGM during shooting and graffiti, and frames featuring the jersey maid outfits of idols in ENSEMBLE SQUARE.

Sep 17

Yagira Interview Released For Ryuji Remake As Manga Adaptation Confirmed

Cinema Today reports an interview video with lead actor Yuya Yagira and making-of footage for 'RYUJI Ryuji,' the remake of the 1983 yakuza film 'Ryuji' that opens October 30. Yagira discusses building the role with director Nobuo Mizuta and acting alongside Riku Hagiwara and BE:FIRST's JUNON. An official manga adaptation by Kosuke Tokimune begins serialization September 27 on 'Manga BANG Comics.'

Sep 17

Patlabor the Case Files Launches for PS5 and PC with Launch Discount

Good Smile Company released the 3D action game Patlabor the Case Files on September 17, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version carries a 10 percent launch discount for 14 days. Development was handled by Chime, the studio behind Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. Players work through missions as members of the Special Vehicles Division 2 and from the opposing side, piloting more than 20 Labors that include the AV-98 Ingram, the TYPE-J9 Griffon, the AV-X0 Zero, and the HAL-X10. A simulator mode offers shooting training and Labor-versus-Labor battles. Yutaka Izubuchi is credited as mechanical supervisor, Kazunori Ito as script supervisor, and Akemi Takada as character animation supervisor, with Kenji Kawai on the main theme. Story sections are fully voiced, and the game supports Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. Ingram Plus from Patlabor EZY is planned as DLC.

Sep 17

Furyu Opens CRYMELIGHT Demo On Steam Ahead Of November 5 Release

Furyu began distributing the official CRYMELIGHT demo on Steam on September 17. The roguelike action game, set in the afterlife, casts Alice as a girl who has lost her memories and enters a game in Wonderland to win her freedom. The demo runs from the start of the main game through the end of Chapter 1, an estimated 1.5 to over 3 hours. The full game is planned for November 5 on PC (Steam), PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Sep 16

Mouse Computer Opens Tokyo Game Show 2026 Orders For Four Gaming PCs

Mouse Computer began sales at noon on September 17, 2026 for four gaming PC models tied to Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs September 17 to 21. The lineup splits across two brands. Under G TUNE, the FZ-I5G7L starts at 569,800 yen and the FZ-I7G7L at 589,800 yen, both with 32GB memory and a 1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD. Under NEXTGEAR, the JG-I5G60 starts at 239,800 yen and the JG-I5G7L at 349,800 yen. The shared highlight is a liquid-cooled overclocked GeForce RTX 5070 edition developed with MSI and Asetek, using a 240mm radiator. Mouse Computer says it recorded benchmark scores up to 7.89 percent higher than the air-cooled version, with GPU temperature at 56 degrees Celsius under full load, about 19 degrees lower. Orders run through the company website, direct shops, G-Tune Garage Osaka, the telephone order desk, and the corporate sales desk.

Sep 15

Sho Kiryuuin Joins GACKT Drama "Black Trick" for Acting Debut

Sho Kiryuuin of Golden Bomber will guest star in the final episode of the Fuji TV Monday 9pm drama "Black Trick," airing September 28. He plays rookie lawyer Go Ijuin, who seeks out GACKT's character Naoto Uramawashi as a mentor. Kiryuuin said he turns down acting work but made an exception to co-star with GACKT, whom he calls his god.

Sep 15

RD Remote Detective Gets TGS2026 Demo And Talk With Takehiko Abiko

Zakuzaku Game will show RD Remote Detective at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17 to 21. The mystery game appears at the Konami booth in Hall 5, where original author and supervisor Takehiko Abiko joins a talk and live commentary on the latest playable demo. At the Zakuzaku Game booth in Hall 9, a life-size panel of Abiko will be installed, tied to a follow-and-quote-repost campaign.

Sep 15

Higurashi Mahjong Game Returns In HD Remaster For 2027

City Connection announced on September 15, 2026 that it will release Higurashi When They Cry Mahjong REMASTER for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2027. The announcement came with a trailer and the opening of a Steam store page. The game is an HD remaster of the 2009 dramatic mahjong title Higurashi When They Cry Mahjong, which shipped for arcades and handheld consoles. It keeps an original scenario supervised by Higurashi creator Ryukishi07 and animation effects built from more than 7,000 drawings. Three modes are included: Oyashiro Mode, in which Keiichi Maebara plays life-or-death matches to avert the Hinamizawa tragedy; Club Activity Mode, for free matches among club members with punishment games; and Club Activity Mode Extra: Tile-Crushing Chapter, the scenario added in the handheld version. Cheating techniques are part of play. An Auto Mode lets the CPU take over for players who do not know mahjong, and an Extra Gallery unlocks newly drawn guest illustrations and voice dramas after clearing the story.

Sep 14

OVER REQUIEMZ Stage Play Adds Ryusei Maruyama, Isami Hiraga For 2027 Run

A stage adaptation of OVER REQUIEMZ is set for February 5 to February 10, 2027 at Mitsukoshi Theater in Tokyo. The production, titled OVER REQUIEMZ -Akuma Tsuki no Ouji Hen-, is based on a work by Idea Factory and Kogado Studio and will run in two versions, a Truth Route and a Fallen to Darkness Route. Ryusei Maruyama, Isami Hiraga, Kodai Miyagi, and Ryoma Baba lead the cast, with Sho Kubota writing and directing.