A new promotional video for the anime adaptation of Kōcha Agasawa’s You and I Are Polar Opposites (Seihantai na Kimi to Boku) season 2 has released, and reveals “Nekojarashi” by 7co as the opening song. Details about both returning and new staff members were also released.
The second season will begin airing on July 5 and will be available on Crunchyroll as it airs. 7co (pronounced as “Nanako”) wrote “Nekojarashi” for the anime. The group is a collaboration between vocalist Nanako Ashida and the music producer RYUJA. SHOCHIKU anime will oversee the anime, with Takakazu Nagatomo directing. Additional second season staff includes:
Scriptwriter and Animation Producer: Teruko Utsumi
Character Designer: Mako Miyako
Composer: tofubeats
Art Director: Chieko Nakamura
Director of Photography: Tomoyuki Shiokawa
Color Key Artist: Yuki Akimoto
3d Director: Yuushi Koshida
Editor: Masayuki Kurosawa
2D Designer: Wataru Osakabe
Check out the new trailer for You and I Are Polar Opposites season 2, which showcases the new opening theme, below:
The first season of You and I Are Polar Opposites is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Kōcha Agasawa launched the manga series on Shonen Jump+ in May 2022, and it ran until November 2024. Manga Plus and VIZ Media publish the series in English. Agasawa’s other manga, The Ramparts of Ice, is currently airing on Netflix. Lastly, here’s an overview of You and I Are Polar Opposites, via Manga Plus:
Suzuki, an energetic girl who can’t help but follow the crowd, finds herself drawn to Tani, a quiet boy who can easily speak his mind. Enter: the serialization of a hit one-shot! A story for anyone who wants to enjoy love! This down-to-earth, relatable rom-com is ready to pull at your heartstrings!
Kuro Games has announced that a Preview Special Broadcast for Wuthering Waves version 3.4 will air on May 29. It will include more details at the previously announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration.
The stream will air at 4 AM PDT, 7 AM EDT, and 12 PM BST on the game’s official Twitch and YouTube accounts. The previously announced Wuthering Waves and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration is “coming soon” with characters like David, Lucy, and Rebecca making their in-game debut. The stream will likely reveal the release date for version 3.4. Check it out below:
Wuthering Waves, the Player’s Voice award winner from The Game Awards 2025, is available now for Android, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 5, and PC via Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store. The game is also compatible on Steam Deck, meaning it will likely be playable on the upcoming Steam Machine. Wuthering Waves is also coming to Xbox Series X|S in July 2026. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will gain an exclusive benefit in the game.
A physical Wuthering Waves PlayStation 5 Deluxe Collection will launch in spring 2026. This physical copy includes an exclusive metal display featuring vibrant game-inspired artwork, an acrylic standee of the two main protagonists, decorative acrylic paper, a collectible postcard, and redemption codes for a selection of in-game items.
Studio TRIGGER and CD Projekt Red previously announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the sequel to the beloved anime for Netflix. Although David is dead, Night City lives on, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 focuses on a new story with a new cast of characters. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will build off of the world of Night City, but it will have an all-new 10-episode standalone story.
The staff of the upcoming anime of Satsuki Nakamura’s Though I Am an Inept Villainess light novel series revealed a new key visual and the anime’s July 12 premiere date.
The cast of the Though I Am an Inept Villainess anime includes:
Manaka Iwami as Kou Reirin
Natsumi Kawaida as Shu Keigetsu
Makoto Furukawa as Ei Gyoumei
Yuichiro Umehara as Shin-u
Hana Hishikawa as Lily
Nikray Farahnaz as Kou Tousetsu
Mitsue Yamazaki directs the Though I Am an Inept Villainess anime series at studio Dōga Kōbō. What’s more, Yoshiko Nakamura oversees the series scripts, and Ai Kikuchi is the anime’s character designer.
Ichijinsha launched Nakamura’s light novel series in December 2020. The manga adaptation by Ohitsuji was launched at the same time in Ichijinsha’s Monthly Comic Zero-Sum magazine. The light novels’ 10th volume shipped on April 2. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the series in English and released the ninth volume on August 26.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the Though I Am an Inept Villainess series, via Seven Seas Entertainment:
In a kingdom inspired by historical China, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts–but only one will be crowned empress. The frail and beautiful Kou Reirin, the so-called “butterfly” of the imperial court, is a shoo-in to marry the crown prince. But when “court rat” Shu Keigetsu lashes out at her during the glittering Lantern Festival, it’s Reirin who wakes up in the dungeons! Body-swapped by her assailant to steal her position at court, Reirin’s plight seems dire…to everyone else! Now that she’s got a robust new body, not even the looming threat of execution can stop her!
First-person shooters make up one of the biggest genres in the video game world, and it has something to offer for everyone. I’ve always enjoyed the FPS games, but the older I get, the more I fall in love with the classics. Games like DOOM, Wolfenstein, and Quake are still a great time, and I wish I had played them earlier. I still have a lot to try out when it comes to classic FPS games, but I recently checked one off the list thanks to Nightdive Studios. That is Blood: Refreshed Supply, the remaster of the cult classic Blood.
Blood: Refreshed Supply is the latest remaster of the game Blood, which was originally released in 1997 for MS-DOS, and it’s now available for Nintendo Switch 2—the version I played. You play as Caleb, an undead gunslinger looking for revenge against the demon Tchernobog. Shoot your way through all the levels of the original release and its expansions. It even includes the popular fan-made levels MARROW and Death Wish. Since this is also a Nightdive remaster, it has all the modern additions and reworks you expect in their releases. The end result is an amazing remaster of a classic game. Although I had my issues with it, this is still a remaster I still enjoyed.
A Tale of Revenge
In Blood, Caleb was once a supreme commander of The Cabal, a cult that follows Tchernobog. He would go on to meet a woman named Ophelia Price, and they would rise up the ranks of The Cabal. They would reach the highest rank of the cult known as The Chosen, along with two others. This success wouldn’t last long, though, as Tchernobog would betray all of them and murder them in cold blood. Years later, Caleb would rise from his grave with only one thought: revenge.
This is a fun, if simple premise, but one that the game uses well. The world has elements from different time periods, with a weird western vibe on top. Combining that with the occult themes and enemies gives you a world I only wanted more of. Caleb is also pretty fun and written as a sarcastic man who enjoys this bloodshed. He has some great one-liners, and I always enjoyed playing him. While there isn’t much else here in terms of story, I like the small amount we get and would like to see more.
Blood and Bullets
Where Blood shines is its gameplay. It’s a classic FPS for a reason, but remember, I mean classic for a couple of reasons. Much like other FPS of the time, you do not zoom in but just aim and shoot. Each weapon has a primary and secondary function that you can use as well. All your weapons will be on a wheel, and there is a good variety. The more you play, the more you’ll see what weapons work best for different enemies. Movement is also important, as you spend about half the levels platforming as well. It all works together well, but there is something specific to Switch 2 that the game excels at.
Blood: Refreshed Supply supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, and it feels amazing. I have always preferred a mouse and keyboard for FPS games, which is why I primarily played them on PC. Since I’ve never tried the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, I decided to give them a go here since they’re supported. It quickly became my preferred way to play, and I spent most of my time using them. While odd at first, mouse controls quickly become natural, and any discomfort fades. The Joy-Cons still have an odd shape, so I sometimes stop for a break but no more than I would on my PC. Nightdive did an amazing job supporting the Joy-Con 2, and I hope more games do the same.
While I love the gameplay, I do have a few points of criticism. The level design and difficulty can be tedious at times. Most levels have you run around looking for keys to open up the map and leave, very similar to games of the time. While I can enjoy this loop a lot of these levels feel bigger than they should be, and it’s easy to get lost in them. Most of my time in levels was spent backtracking to see if I missed something important, or wandering aimlessly looking for where to go next. The difficulty doesn’t feel well-balanced either, with random spikes that make even the mid to lower difficulties annoying. It’s definitely a product of the time, but I still had a lot of fun with it.
A Refreshed Supply
My biggest praise for Blood: Refreshed Supply has to be the remaster itself. Nightdive Studios has made quite a name for itself when it comes to remasters, and any fan of the genre should know the company by now. Now this is actually the second remaster of Blood, so I can see this being a tough sell for some, but I can’t recommend it enough. What sets Refreshed Supply apart is that Nightdive obtained the original game’s source code to correct any inaccuracies from their previous attempt. Not only that, they enhanced the game’s original look and cutscenes while supporting 4K resolutions and 120 frames per second.
The game also gives you a lot of options to adjust different parts of the gameplay, along with enemy and weapon behaviors. Along with that, there is a vault with a huge amount of art, playable cut levels, unused sprites, and even behind-the-scenes photos from development. It also includes the Cryptic Passage and Plasma Pak expansions from the original game, and two brand new ones in the form of MARROW and Death Wish. The last two are famous fan-level packs that have been enhanced and expanded upon for this release. There is so much here, it honestly feels like three games’ worth of content.
The end result is a game that looks and runs great. I ran into no issues playing on my Switch 2, and as I said earlier, the mouse controls are amazing. Any fan of games from this era will love how the remastered cutscenes and visuals look. The extra levels are a great addition, but the criticism I have of the original levels carries over to them as well. I have nothing but praise for the remaster itself, and Nightdive continues to be the gold standard for me.
A Bloody Good Time
Blood: Refreshed Supply is an amazing remaster of a classic FPS. The original experience is here but better, along with all the modern additions you would want. It’s still an old-fashioned FPS, so I had some issues with the level design and difficulty balancing. Even with my issues, I still had a great time, especially with how much is here. The expansions, fan levels, and vaulted content add so much to an already great release. This really feels like the definitive way to play Blood, and any fan of the genre needs to play it at least once.
Disclaimer: Nightdive Studios provided a Nintendo Switch 2 copy of Blood: Refreshed Supply.
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced the latest season pass for Fire Emblem Shadows, titled “Uniting Wind.” It will be available from May 27 to June 25 and also introduce new unit Claude to the game.
Both a new Free Pass and a paid Premium Pass are coming to Fire Emblem Shadows, each with their own rewards. Included are disciple medals, in-game currency and the weapon Failnaught in the Premium Pass. By completing both passes, the twelve Claude: Uniting Wind souls can be obtained, allowing him to join your team. The season pass will run from 11:00pm May 27 – 10:59 PM June 25 PDT (6:00 May 28 – 5:59 June 26 UTC).
Claude himself (voiced by Joe Zieja) originated in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and has a light and dark design, both by nanafuji. His magic skills include Crosswind Grav EX, Edge Break Pull, Final Tetrawind, and Darkwind Cross +. The trailer is available here:
Lastly, Fire Emblem Shadows is available now on iOS and Android. Here’s an overview of the game, via Nintendo and the game’s respective store pages (Google Play, App Store):
The gameplay of Fire Emblem Shadows combines real-time strategy and social deduction. One of the three allies participating in each battle is secretly a treacherous disciple of shadow. Players choose to take on the role of either a disciple of light, aiming to find their way through the labyrinth, or a disciple of shadow.
After the initial battle, players vote to determine who they believe is the treacherous disciple of shadow. The outcome of the vote affects whether the next battle is more favorable or more challenging. Whether the disciples of light can correctly discover the traitor—or the disciple of shadow can successfully deceive the others—holds the key to how the next battle unfolds.
Consider the ally to your left and the one to your right. One of the three of you will betray the others. Can you manage real-time strategy and social deduction at the same time?
Capcom has released a character guide for Ingrid, the next DLC character releasing for Street Fighter 6. She will be available later this week, on May 28.
The video shows off how best to utilize her tool kit, which includes:
Sun Crests: Ingrid infuses herself with the power of the sun up to four times to imbue her attacks with additional hits, range, and follow up options.
Sun Shot: Ingrid shoots a dazzling ball of light in front of her that briefly pauses before launching at a different angle or speed depending on the button pressed and how long it is held.
Sun Flare: Ingrid shoots a beam of light forward with both heavy and light versions that respectively spend or gather Sun Crests for combo options.
Solar Burst: A downward beam of light Ingrid projects diagonally while in the air. Like Sun Flare, the light version stores a Sun Crest and the other versions use Crests for amplified properties.
Sun Rise: A spinning attack with light, medium, and heavy variants that can open up powerful combo opportunities.
Sun Veil: A counterattack that nullifies incoming damage and knocks the attacker down. While it can absorb projectiles, it won’t stop Super Arts or any attacks that hit multiple times.
Vanishing Sun: A short-range teleport with three different destinations to confuse opponents while attacking or create distance on defense.
Shining Sun: Ingrid’s Level 1 Super Art Sun where she attacks with a series of magical kicks.
Order of the Sun: Ingrid’s Level 2 Super Art allows her to fire a beacon of light into the sky and depending on the button pressed, a shower of solar power rains down upon her foes.
Cosmic Ray: Ingrid’s Level 3 Super Art gives a glimpse of her ultimate power as she fires an energy beam capable of reaching opponents even on the other side of the screen.
Check out the full character guide for Ingrid in Street Fighter 6 below:
Bandai Namco and Byking have announced that Season 17 of My Hero Ultra Rumble will launch on May 27. My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 17 introduces playable character Mirko, Mirko’s Hero Costume Final Battle ver. and Mt. Lady Codebreak costume, New Battle Style – Present Mic “D.J. Board,” and so much more over the course of the season.
Previously, My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 16 launched on March 25 featuring playable character Star and Stripe. Star and Stripe has access to several Quirk Skills, such as Diffusion Laser, Zero Air, Keraunos, and Invert Area. Some of the Season 16 costumes include Casual Style for Star and Stripe, Neito Monoma, and Hitoshi Shinso, Quirk Assist Gear for Endeavor, a Cyberpunk costume for Overhaul and Lady Nagant, a Villain Coat for Tomura Shigaraki, Skull and Bones for Kurogiri, Playing Card-based skins for All Might, Star and Stripe, Izuku Midoriya – AFO, and Katsuki Bakugo. The season also added a new battle style for Bakugo, titled Cluster.
My Hero Ultra Rumble is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The Steam page describes the game as follows:
Leap into the fray with your fellow heroes…and villains! Use communication, tactics, and synergize Quirks with your team of 3 to be the last ones standing in this 24-player Battle Royale!
Pick up your favorite characters from a quirky roster divided into 5 archetypes: Strike, Assault, Rapid, Technical, and Support. The strengths of each character are completely different depending on their unique Quirk.
Happinet Corporation has released a free demo for Adglobe-developed strategy RPG Brigandine Abyss on PC via Steam. The Brigandine Abyss demo includes the first two chapters of the Gran Dragnica and Scarlet Will story modes. Save data cannot be transferred to the full game, and the demo is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later date.
Pre-orders for the Brigandine Abyss Limited Edition are also available now for $89.99 in the NIS America Online Store. The Limited Edition bundle includes a copy of the game on Nintendo Switch 2 or PlayStation 5, Art from the Abyss Artbook, Anthems of War Original Soundtrack, Storied Figures Acrylic Stands, Faction Symbol Pin Set, and a Cloth Map of Meltitea.
Brigandine Abyss will launch on August 26 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in the west. Makoto Yamamoto (Sengoku Basara) is directing the game with supervision by Masayuki Horikawa (Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance). Suikoden and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes character designer Junko Kawano and Fire Emblem Heroes character designer Niji Hayashi are designing the game’s characters. Fire Emblem: Three Houses composer Rei Kondoh composes the music, Happinet Corporation’s Masaru Saito produces the game, and Iduru Matsuno (Sengoku Basara) writes the scenario.
Here’s an overview of the game, via publisher NIS America:
Brigandine: Abyss is a brand-new entry in the storied franchise, featuring a completely unique world that even unfamiliar players can dive right into. Hundreds of years ago, the Abyssloa Empire was stopped by the power of the arcane Brigandine. Now, a new Abyssloa Empire rises from the ashes, ready to conquer the world. Confront the dark as you manage resources, rally your monsters, and stand against the empire in one of six different story campaigns.
For a more classic Brigandine experience, turn to Mission Mode, which lets you take the role of one of 24 different factions, each with their own win conditions! Whether you want to challenge your tactical acumen or take it easy, you’ll find hundreds of hours of fun in Brigandine: Abyss!
Whether you choose to play through the story or Mission Mode, gameplay will take place over two phases. Organize your troops and resources during the Organization phase, then take to the field during the Attack Phase! Brigandine: Abyss maintains the series’ unique hexagonal-grid-based strategy gameplay and gives players plenty to think about. You’ll need to consider your skills, elemental attributes, and the development of your armies if you hope to find success on the battlefield!
Features:
Confront the Dark: The Abyssloa Empire rises again, and it’s up to you to stop them. Choose from one of six different story campaigns to find out the truth—or keep it hidden.
Victory Is in the Details: Spreading your influence won’t be easy. Manage your resources, maneuver your troops, and bind your fates with monsters to make sure you can stand up to anyone. Then, take to the field and reap the rewards!
Fight for Your Faction: In Mission Mode, play as one of 24 different factions, each with their own unique win condition. Play one or play them all in this endlessly replayable strategy RPG!
Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 6 has set a new series record with over 300,000 concurrent players in its 24-hour peak on Steam over Memorial Day weekend. To be more exact, Forza Horizon 6 reached an all-time peak record of 302,645 Steam players according to Steam charts, which is much higher than the 81,000 peak concurrent player count that Forza Horizon 5 reached. What’s more, Forza Horizon 6 recently reached 6 million players worldwide, demonstrating its incredible success across Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Forza Horizon 6 launched on May 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Windows (Microsoft Store) and Steam. A PlayStation 5 version is set to release at a later date, and Forza Horizon 6 is available with Xbox Game Pass as well. With cross-play and cross-saves, Forza Horizon 6 players will be able to play together on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S while continuing their progress on whichever versions of the game they own.
There will be more than 600 real cars and several new features from launch, including touge battles and multiplayer CoLab. As previously announced, the game is set in Japan, with Tokyo as its main destination. Tokyo is the largest urban area ever featured in the Forza Horizon series. Players have access to several high-profile race cars and street vehicles, including the 2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo, 2021 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck, 2025 GR GT Prototype and 1995 Porsche 911 GT2.
A new Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Headset are also available. The Xbox Wireless Controller – Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition ($89.99) and Xbox Wireless Headset – Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition are available for purchase at Microsoft Store, Amazon, Best Buy, and other participating tech retailers.
During Combo Breaker 2026, Bandai Namco announced that Yujiro Hanma from Keisuke Itagaki’s iconic Baki manga series will be the fourth Tekken 8 Season 3 DLC character. Yujiro Hanma will join the roster of Tekken 8 in early 2027.
Tekken 8 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Season 3 Character Pass will bring Kunimitsu on May 27 in early access and June 1 for all players, followed by Bob in summer and Roger Jr. this fall.
Final Weapon previously reviewed Tekken 8 ahead of launch, noting that the game is “a perfect fighting game that hits almost all the important spots. The story mode is arguably the best in the franchise, having fantastic CGI cutscenes, emotional moments, and cool fights. The combat system is very strategic and forces players to use their resources wisely.”
Final Weapon had the chance to learn more about what’s in store for Baki’s next chapter by interviewing Yuki Yokoi, the Assistant General Manager of the Business IP Department at Akita Shoten. Yokoi has worked closely with the Baki title and its creator, Keisuke Itagaki, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the franchise. Our interview delves into these topics, along with Yokoi’s experience working with Itagaki, the outlook on the Baki franchise from the Japanese fandom, Baki 35th anniversary plans, and much more.
