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48m ago
Capcom showed new footage of Rockman: Dual Override during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, 2026. The presentation confirmed that Blues is playable alongside Rockman, with each character offering a distinct combat style. Rockman relies on his buster, while Blues excels at close-range combat using his shield. The game also introduces Custom Chips that grant access to various abilities, and an Override form designed to counter more powerful bosses. Rockman: Dual Override is scheduled for release in spring 2027. Capcom also announced that amiibo figures of Rockman and Blues will launch simultaneously with the game. The footage aired as part of the ongoing Nintendo Direct presentation, and the announcement was covered by multiple Japanese gaming outlets.
1h ago
Anime News Network reviews Red River episode 10, scoring it 3.3. The review praises the adaptation for retaining the harsh truth of slavery, and notes clever plotting in referencing twin goddesses Ninatta and Kulitta. However, it criticizes Yuri's characterization as an unearned see-saw between competence and breakdowns.
2h ago
Game Spark played the demo for Forever Ago, a road trip adventure releasing October 8. As elderly Alfred, players find flowers, sit in a special window seat, and play a nostalgic song on a worn jukebox. The demo shows how small wishes meet modern obstacles, like QR code registration without a smartphone.
2h ago
Yoshiki Takaya, creator of Bio-Booster Armor Guyver, said in a message included with a Blu-ray release that he suffered a cerebral infarction and has partial paralysis. He apologized to fans, saying he does not believe he will ever be able to draw manga again.
5h ago
Sega updated PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on September 9, 2026, adding the high-difficulty permanent quest Suppression of the Spectral Tower: Northern Frozen Wastes. The four-player quest takes place in a tower in Alterelum. The update also introduced the Riiz weapon series, which upgrades from the Kaiz series using Kaiz Cube items.
8h ago
Bandai is re-releasing the BT21 Mejirushi Accessory Angel ver. gashapon, limited to Gashapon Bandai Official Shops. The set is a re-sale of the product released in January 2026. It includes seven angel-themed charms, one for each BT21 character, at 300 yen per pull including tax, with a release planned for the second week of September 2026.
10h ago
Joshin Web opened reservations for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition hardware, a lineup that includes a Nintendo Switch 2 console, a Pro Controller, and a carrying case, each with a special 40th anniversary design. The release is scheduled for October 29 at 62,980 yen. The Switch 2 console is marked as Japanese domestic only, and the Pro Controller ships with a display stand while the carrying case includes a screen protection sheet.
12h ago
BicCamera published the product page for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition on its BicCamera.com shopping site on September 9. Pre-orders are being prepared. The Nintendo Switch 2 console with a special Zelda 40th anniversary design is scheduled for release October 29 at 62,980 yen. Product pages for the Anniversary Edition Pro Controller and Carrying Case also went live.
13h ago
Linko, voiced by Yui Ogura, joined NTE: Neverness to Everness on September 9. She is the youngest member of the E.T.D 6th Squad and can receive others' emotional radio waves. Her combat kit centers on Sync Attacks that call allies into battle, and her exploration move launches her like a pachinko ball for high jumps and gliding. She is available until September 30 on the limited All Band Roaming board.
1d ago
The documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, co-directed by comedian Nathan Fielder, will hit theaters in October 2026. Filming took place over 34 days after Holmes was sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison and before she was incarcerated. The 174-minute film features a teaser with just two people: Holmes denying the fraud allegations and Fielder pressing her on sincerity. Variety's Owen Gleiberman says the film does not defend Holmes.
1d ago
Beast Studios released a new trailer for the open-world survival game Never Be Alone, set 10 years after an outbreak. The game supports solo and co-op play across three islands with over 30 story missions and 11 types of infected. A demo arrives October 19, and early access begins December 8 on Steam. Wishlists have passed 185,000.
1d ago
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.
2d ago
BOOTH has halted sales of the VTuber conversion dictionary, an IME dictionary carrying roughly 20,000 VTuber names, KAI-YOU confirmed with the dictionary's staff. The platform's stated reason is not yet clear. The dictionary sold for 1,800 yen after being distributed at Comiket 108. A September 5 website letting people check whether their name is included drew criticism over names being collected and sold without permission. KAI-YOU notes legal infringement is unlikely, and the backlash is mostly ethical.
2d ago
HoYoverse announced the Ver.7.1 "Requiem of the Underworld" preview program for Genshin Impact, airing September 12 at 21:00. Kanae Ito (Vozhanitsa), Sumire Uesaka (Odet), and Aoi Koga (Paimon) will appear and introduce the latest information. The program thumbnail depicts characters expected to appear in the story. The game runs on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android.
2d ago
The second season of the Black Clover anime debuts October 3 on TV Tokyo and its affiliates at 11:00 p.m. ONE OR EIGHT performs the ending theme "Yellow Brick Road," and WANIMA performs the opening theme "Kienai Riyu." Ayataka Tanemura, who directed the Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King film, directs the season. Studio Pierrot returns to animate. Crunchyroll previews the season in U.S. theaters on September 21 and streams it as it airs.
2d ago
X PLUS is taking pre-orders on Amazon Japan for two 1/700 scale unpainted plastic model kits of Gamera from the 1996 film "Gamera 2: Legion Invasion". The flight version captures the high-mobility form with arms spread like wings, transparent jet nozzle parts, and a display base. The standard version stands about 10cm tall. Both are scheduled to release November 30, 2026.
2d ago
Top Hat Studios will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe. The publisher's booth 08-N07 in HALL8 will offer playable demos of four titles: DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, SILLY POLLY BEAST, Well Dweller, and MOTORSLICE. The lineup mixes unreleased projects, including the aerial roguelike DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, with two titles already on sale.
3d ago
Automaton tested Canhong, a new character in NTE: Neverness to Everness Version 1.3, whose invisibility ability also raises movement speed by 50%. With the cooldown running during activation, Canhong can stay invisible almost continuously. The outlet used the power to shoplift, rob a bank in a treasure hunt, and escape police, finding the city's usual stealth rules largely bypassed.
4d ago
Aesir Interactive's train survival adventure EverRail entered Early Access for PC on July 20, priced at 1,900 yen, with a 20% discount to 1,520 yen until September 11. Lead game designer Tom described how the core mechanic reversed fuel consumption so running the train generates energy, making stopped trains a danger. The game supports Japanese.
4d ago
Fashion brand MAYLA has released a blouse inspired by 2B from the TV anime NieR:Automata Ver1.1a. Available in Cruel Black and Virtuous White, the blouse features ribbons with embroidered YoRHa unit emblems and a chest-inspired cut. Pre-orders run until October 5 at 5:00 PM.
4d ago
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.
4d ago
Kotobukiya is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Sakura Kinomoto from "Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card" in her [Seige] costume version. The figure captures flowing ribbons and skirt movement, holds the Dream Wand, and includes Kero-chan beside her. It is priced at 24,200 yen and is scheduled for release in April 2027.
4d ago
Double Fine Productions announced Thank You Bus Driver on September 5. The PC driving game casts the player as a bus driver who enforces daily changing passenger rules, from no phone calls to no farting. Violators are slapped or thrown out. The studio's new label Double Fine Action Labs releases it as its first work.
5d ago
Avail will release Sanrio Characters x CONVERSE collaboration goods starting September 5, 2026. Socks featuring My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Cinnamoroll go on sale in stores that day, with online store availability starting at 12:00 PM. Avail announced the lineup through its official account.
5d ago
The television anime of Isle Osaki's Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers light novel will debut October 11 on BS Asahi, with simultaneous streaming on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai. Artist 310 performs the opening theme "Mirai no Ashiato" and Suupeas performs the ending theme "Fall in Dream." Seven new cast members join the roster, including Yukina Shutō as Lucy and Kenshō Ono as Ryōsuke Sakurai. Riki Fukushima directs at HORNETS.
5d ago
AmiAmi has opened pre-orders for the Suou Patra Bunny ver. 1/6 Scale Complete Figure from Furyu's F:NEX brand. The figure is priced at 24,750 yen including tax and is scheduled for a June 2027 release. It stands roughly 300mm tall including the bunny ears. The sculpt was supervised by Suou Patra herself and carries her signature heart-motif bunny ears and a tray of imitation crab.
5d ago
Kaiyodo will open reservations on September 8, 2026 for the Hatsune Miku Goldfish Ver. 1/7 scale figure, based on an original illustration co-created by ATDan and Hanasa. The figure depicts Miku in a vivid red Chinese-style kimono with goldfish swimming through the air around her. It stands about 360mm tall including the base, is priced at 44,000 yen, and is scheduled for release in June 2027.
5d ago
cheero announced a Danbo collaboration model of its Wireless Open Earphones Smart Pro, an open-ear design that lets wearers hear surroundings while listening. The DANBOARD ver. comes in a normal color and a pop color, priced at 5,980 yen, with a 4,980 yen launch special limited to 300 units. Sales begin September 10, 2026 at noon, with IP65 dust and water resistance and about 8 hours of playback per charge.
5d ago
FIXER announced that Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, has begun introducing the on-premises generative AI service Sovereign GaiXer, the first such case among municipalities nationwide. The city has promoted AI use to address labor shortages from the declining birthrate and aging population, but conventional generative AI raised information leakage concerns for tasks handling personal and confidential data. The new system keeps AI use within a closed city office environment.
5d ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 during Sony's State of Play livestream on September 3. The video, titled "Fight Your Own Way," introduces the game's character creation system and confirms a new Android race among six playable options: Earthling, Saiyan, Namekian, Frieza Race, Majin, and Android. Players will customize a fighter's appearance, inherit techniques from Super Fighters, and choose a fighting style based on the moves of 130 heroes. The game is set in AGE 1000, where a mysterious hero arrives with no memory and meets a new generation of heroes who are university students in West City. The cast includes original characters Brett, Lilica, ROM, and Tap, alongside franchise figures like Bulma and Gamma 1. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. The project was first teased under the codename "Age 1000" and has been in development for about six to seven years. Bandai Namco announced the joint project with Toei Animation in January.
5d ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment showed new footage of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3. Dimps is developing the game. The trailer centers on combat scenes with multiple characters, including a look at Jeice when special moves such as Crusher Ball are used. The effect appears to display the user of the move. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is set in AGE 1000, a future era of the Dragon Ball world that the sources describe as unseen, populated by characters Akira Toriyama designed. Players create their own character and shape the story within that setting. The game is scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Both outlets that covered the trailer, Game Spark and Inside, reported the same details about the setting, the developer, and the release window.
6d ago
During the September 3 State of Play broadcast, Sony Interactive Entertainment showed a new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, the PS5 action-adventure from Insomniac Games. The footage centers on Wolverine's return to Team X as he confronts Bolivar Trask, who is abducting mutants. Trask leads the Sentinels, and the trailer includes combat scenes against them alongside cutscenes featuring multiple characters. The game is scheduled for release on September 15, 2026. The trailer highlights the narrative conflict between Wolverine and Trask, who believes humans are supreme beings. It also shows Wolverine rejoining Team X to face the crisis, a key plot point in the game's story. The footage was streamed as part of the latest State of Play presentation, which focused on upcoming PlayStation titles. No additional details about gameplay mechanics or specific character roles were provided in the trailer itself, but the visual presentation suggests a focus on action sequences and character interactions. The release date of September 15 was confirmed alongside the trailer reveal.
6d ago
During the September 3, 2026 State of Play broadcast, GPTRACK50 released the third trailer for its action RPG Stupid Never Dies and made a demo version available. The demo, called FIRST BITE DEMO, went live on September 4 and includes content nearly identical to the full version, covering approximately the first two hours of the game. Save data from the demo can be transferred to the full version when it launches on October 22 for PC (Steam) and PS5. The game follows Davy, the weakest zombie in a monster world, who challenges dangerous dungeons to revive a frozen woman named Julia. Players use Style Eat to devour enemies and steal their abilities, and Body Hack to strengthen body parts, enabling rapid growth from the weakest state. Sega joined as co-publisher in July 2026. The game is priced at 7,689 yen including tax, with a digital deluxe edition called Stupid Never Dies: Gorgeous Baka Edition also planned.
6d ago
Orange Inc. announced on September 3 that its emaqi e-bookstore will release eight manga titles in English throughout September. Additions include Bloody Sugar Laughs at the Night, Misato Is a Little Too Strict with Her Pushover Boss, and The Witch's Soup, with several available through emaqi Premium.
6d ago
Shungiku Uchida's Minami's Lover manga is getting a musical stage play adaptation that runs December 6-16 at the Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo. The musical recasts the lead couple Minami and Chiyoko as a male couple, with two actors double-cast in each role. A website opened August 31 to announce the production.
6d ago
BANDAI SPIRITS revealed the complete prize lineup for Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam Universal Century SAGA2, scheduled for store sales starting October 3, 2026, at 850 yen per draw. Newly shown prizes include the Heritage Box, expression rubber charms, and the Stand on Gundam Acrylic!! figure stand.
6d ago
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido has added a Princess Lover! lottery featuring original goods. Sales begin September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM, priced at 770 yen per draw. The lineup includes an extra-large cloth poster, wall scrolls, acrylic panels, keychains, and can badges. A repost campaign on X offers three winners a full set of can badges, and purchases of 10-draw sets include a random mini bromide.
6d ago
Daniel Vávra, former director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, defended NVIDIA's DLSS 5 and claimed that developers across the industry use AI but avoid saying so publicly due to fear of criticism. His remarks, made while praising DLSS 5's visual improvements on KCD2, have sparked controversy.
6d ago
On September 3, Masangsoft Inc. announced that the in-development revival of its character collection RPG King's Raid is officially titled King's Raid RE:VERSE. The new title inherits the original game's worldview, characters, story, and core gameplay while revising the play environment, including game balance adjustments and improved user convenience. The RE:VERSE in the name reflects the intention to reconnect with the previous game's world and story and continue beyond it. A key addition is full Japanese voice acting for all main story dialogue scenes. In the original, character voices were limited to battle voices and enhancement effects. Many of the original Japanese voice actors will reprise their roles, with details on the cast and their assigned characters to be announced sequentially through the official website and community. Masangsoft also confirmed a dedicated booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, themed around the in-game May's General Store and designed like an antique cafe, with photo spots based on the characters and worldview. The game is scheduled for release on smartphones (iOS, Android) and PC via Steam.
6d ago
Premium Bandai will accept reservations for the Chogokin Mechagodzilla (Noriyoshi Ohrai Poster Ver.) from September 3 at 16:00. The 2017 release returns with a bluish, glossy silver finish, based on cooperation with original designer Shinji Nishikawa. The three G-Force mecha transformation and combination system remains intact. It costs 22,000 yen and ships in January 2027.
6d ago
Bandai Spirits will reissue the Chogokin Tamashii Mix Mechagodzilla (Noriyoshi Ohrai Poster Ver.) with new coloring, changing the subdued silver to a bluish glossy silver. The company also announced the S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Poster Coloring Ver.) -Movie Graphic Plus- figure. Reservations open September 3, 2026.
6d ago
Bandai Spirits announced the ROBOT魂 MSM-10 Zock ver. A.N.I.M.E. figure, the final Mobile Suit Gundam mobile suit to join the line. It features a large scale, a mono-eye with LED light-up gimmicks, and movable iron nails. Pre-orders open September 4, 2026, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
6d ago
Crunchyroll announced Tuesday that its Anime Nights theatrical program will screen five fall anime on September 21 ahead of their October premieres. The one-night event at 7 p.m. local time in select U.S. and Canada theaters will show Black Clover Season 2, The Vermilion Mask, Overgeared, Firefly Wedding, and PSYREN with Japanese audio and English subtitles. Tickets are on sale now.
Anime Nights is a monthly program held on the third Monday of each month across more than 280 theaters, with participating chains including AMC Theatres, Regal, Cinemark, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Harkins Theatres, Cineplex, and Landmark Cinemas. The September event follows the program's August 17 screening of Your Letter.
Black Clover Season 2 will debut on TV Tokyo in October, with Ayataka Tanemura returning to direct and PIERROT FILMS handling animation. The original Black Clover anime ended in March 2021 with its 170th episode. The other four titles premiere through October: Overgeared on October 2, Firefly Wedding on October 9 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block, The Vermilion Mask in October with two parts, and PSYREN in October.
Sep 2
The official report for the second NTE: Neverness to Everness VTuber event is out. Fifty VTubers competed for City Contribution Points over two weeks ending July 29. Shirakaba Ruruha won with 40,338 points and added the fishing and racing special awards for a triple crown. Karen Yuu placed second with 27,900 points, Aoi Shizuku third with 26,234. Five contests, from screenshots to mahjong, gave separate prizes.
Sep 2
Idol VTuber group Quintet holds its solo mini live 'Ever After' on September 6, 2026 at BUZZ music LABO Shinjuku in Tokyo. Six merchandise items go on sale at the venue, including newly drawn acrylic stands, check-style cards, random can badges, and a limited-quantity birthday long-sleeve T-shirt for Momosaki Milk, whose birthday falls on September 22. A talk session follows the performance.
Sep 2
BANDAI SPIRITS will release a pearl color version of the Lacus Clyne prize figure from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM starting September 3. The figure is part of the GLITTER&GLAMOURS series and reuses the mold of the figure that appeared in February 2025. The pilot suit is recolored in pearl and the hair uses clear parts. It stands about 22cm tall and shows Lacus holding her helmet with a fleeting expression.
Sep 2
Masangsoft announced that the character collection RPG King's Raid will return as King's Raid: RE:VERSE. The revival inherits the original's worldview, characters, story, and gameplay while revising game balance and user convenience. Many original Japanese voice actors will reprise their roles, and the main story is newly fully voiced in Japanese, where the original only had battle lines and enhancement effects. The game is planned for Steam, iOS, and Android, with the service resumption date undecided.
Sep 2
NIJISANJI will sell new merchandise for its eighth anniversary starting September 7, 2026 at 18:00 on the official store. The 8th Anniversary line includes random metal cards and a memorial book. The 8th with cake! line includes stickers, keychains, and collect books. Forty livers take part, and the official store's 6th anniversary campaign opens at the same time.
Sep 2
Hobby Japan's HJ64 line is adding four 1/64 scale finished models of the 1999 Subaru Impreza coupe. Three reproduce the Pure Sports Coupe WRX type R STi Version VI in Grand Blue Mica, Cool Gray Metallic, and Pure White, and one covers the WRX type R Sti VI Limited in Sonic Blue Mica. Each is based on a high-precision 3D scan of a real car. Preorders are open on Amazon at 2,970 yen each, with release set for January 31, 2027.
Sep 2
Anime News Network's review of Red River episode 9, which carries a community score of 3.2, reads Yuri's ditzy act at the banquet as a genuine character turn. The episode grounds itself in real history: Malatya is a thriving city in Türkiye, and senet, the game Kail and Yuri play, is a real Ancient Egyptian board game. It ends with Urhi knocking Yuri out and the Mitanni Prince of Darkness adding her to his loot.