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    Aoashi Season 2 Will Be Animated by TMS Entertainment

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    The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Yūgo Kobayashi’s Aoashi manga announced Aoashi Season 2 is in the works at TMS Entertainment. Aoashi Season 2 will debut in 2026.

    Aoashi Season 2 key visual
    © 小林有吾・小学館／「アオアシ」Season2 製作委員会

    Akira Satō directed the first season at Prodution I.G. Masahiro Yokotani was in charge of the series scripts. Manabu Nakatake, Toshie Kawamura, Asuka Yamaguchi, and Saki Hasegawa were the character designers, and Nakatake and Yamaguchi were the chief animation directors. Naho Seike, Yukiko Watabe, Miho Daidouji, and Eisuke Shirai were the sub-character designers. Kenichi Takeshita, Jun Soga, and Kenji Iizuka were the staff’s soccer supervisors. Masaru Yokoyama composed the music.

    Based on an original story concept by Naohiko Ueno, Kobayashi launched the Aoashi manga in Weekly Big Comic Spirits in January 2015. The manga is planned to end with its 410th chapter this year. The manga’s 40th compiled book volume will be the final volume. 

    Crunchyroll streamed the first season of the Aoashi anime series as it aired in Japan. The anime premiered in April 2022. Here’s an overview of the anime series, via Crunchyroll:

    After a loss in his last junior high school soccer tourney, Ehime Prefecture’s ace player, Ashito Aoi, is devastated but in every loss there’s a victory. Tatsuya Fukuda, manager of an organization that trains students for one of the leading clubs in the J-League, sees Ashito’s raw talent and offers a tryout to his group. Together they’ll bring the youth club and Aoshi’s talents to new heights!

    Lost Soul Aside Has Been Delayed to August 29

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    Lost Soul Aside delayed

    Sony Interactive Entertainment and UltiZero Games announced China Hero Project action RPG Lost Soul Aside has been delayed to August 29 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam worldwide. Originally, the game was planned to release on May 30.

    Lost Soul Aside was delayed to ensure there’s additional time to polish the game, according to a new statement issued by director Yang Bing.

    Dear Fans,

    We are truly grateful for the positive response we’ve received from players all over the world since we announced Lost Soul Aside.
    We remain committed to delivering a high-quality game experience.
    To match the standards Ultizero Games have set for ourselves, we are going to take some additional time to polish the game.
    Lost Soul Aside will now release on August 29, 2025.
    We want to express our heartfelt thanks to our fans waiting for the launch.

    Yang Bing
    Game Director & CEO, Ultizero Games

    Digital pre-orders for Lost Soul Aside are available on Steam and in the PlayStation Store. The Lost Soul Aside physical edition will be available on disc for PlayStation 5. It will have the same pre-order bonuses as the digital editions, which include Kaser’s “The Origin” reveal outfit, 10 High Potions, and 500 Divinity’s Gold. Digital standard edition copies cost $59.99, and it will likely be the same price for the physical copy.

    A Digital Deluxe Edition will be available for $69.99 featuring the pre-order bonus items and the following extras:

    • Three weapon fragment cosmetics
    • Arena skin: Golden Blaze
    • Ruby Necklace health booster
    • Gemstone Badge XP booster
    • Digital soundtrack
    • Digital art book

    The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Manga Has Ended

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    2025’s fifth issue of Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan magazine published the final chapter of riichu’s The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess manga series, which is an adaptation of Kotei Kobayashi’s light novel series. The fourth and final compiled book volume for the manga is planned to release in summer 2025.

    riichu launched the manga series in Monthly Big Gangan in December 2021. The third volume was released in November 2022. 

    Manga UP! Global publishes the The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess manga series in English and describes it as follows:

    Though she was born into a prestigious vampire family, Terakomari Gandesblood, or Komari, is unable to use magic because she refuses to drink blood. After having chosen the life of a professional shut-in, a maid named Villhaze suddenly appears and informs Komari that she has been chosen as the newest General of the Moolnight Empire’s Seventh Battalion (comprising solely of mutinous ruffians)!

    Follow the slapstick struggles of a heroine who takes full advantage of her dumb luck to get out dire situations! Based on the light novel series of the same name.

    HIDIVE streams the anime adaptation of The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, which premiered in October 2023. A total of 12 episodes were released. In Japan, the anime aired on Tokyo MX and BS-NTV.

    Lastly, Yen Press officially publishes the novel series in English.

    Nintendo Switch Update 20.0.0 Adds Virtual Game Card Feature, GameShare and More

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    Nintendo Switch update 20.0.0

    Nintendo has released the version 20.0.0 update for Nintendo Switch featuring the Virtual Game Card feature, GameShare with compatible software, online license settings, and much more. The update also adds support for the system transfer feature from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2, which can allow players to choose an optional transfer from a dedicated service. 

    Moreover, select user profile icons were changed on Nintendo Switch with the release of update 20.0.0. For example, the Donkey Kong profile icon has been changed to reflect the character’s appearance in Donkey Kong Bananza.

    Patch notes for Nintendo Switch update 20.0.0 may be read below, via Nintendo’s support website:

    Nintendo Switch Update 20.0.0 Patch Notes

    • The following icons for new features have been added to the HOME Menu:
      • Virtual Game Card
        • Purchased Nintendo Switch digital software, DLC, and some free software, are now virtual game cards and displayed in a list in this menu.
        • You can virtually load and eject virtual game cards between up to two Nintendo Switch systems.
        • Virtual game cards can be lent to others in the same Nintendo Account family group. For more information, see Virtual Game Card Guide.
      • GameShare
        • Compatible software can be shared from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to other nearby system(s) to play together.
          • You can only play together via local wireless, and the Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare.
          • This feature cannot be used between two Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and/or Nintendo Switch Lite systems.
    • User-Verification Settings has been added under User > User Settings.
      • You can restrict access to the Virtual Game Card menu by requiring entry of a PIN or signing in to your Nintendo Account.
    • Online License Settings has been added.
      • When turned on, you can play downloaded software or DLC you’ve purchased while the system is connected to the internet, even if you don’t have the virtual game card loaded.
      • For more information, please refer to the details about the option on the System Settings screen.
    • The Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch News icon colors on the HOME Menu have been changed.
    • Multiple save data can be selected and transferred at once in “Transfer Your Save Data” menu.
    • System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 has been added under System Settings > System.
      • You can perform a system transfer from your Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication.
        • For users that will lose access to their Nintendo Switch before receiving their Nintendo Switch 2, there is an option to upload system transfer data to a dedicated server which can then be retrieved on their Nintendo Switch 2. After you upload your system transfer data to the dedicated server, the Nintendo Switch system will be initialized to factory settings, so only perform this transfer if you’ll be able to complete the transfer on Nintendo Switch 2.
        • If you want to continue using your Nintendo Switch until you have a Nintendo Switch 2, we recommend completing the system transfer using local communication after you have acquired a Nintendo Switch 2 system.
      • An internet connection and Nintendo Account is required to complete both local and the server-based system transfer service.
      • For more information, see System Transfer from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2.
    • The appearance of some user icons have been updated.

    For detailed information on Nintendo Switch 2, see the Nintendo website.

    Note that the use of “Primary Console” has been deprecated with the transition to virtual game cards, and “Pass-enabled console” will be used instead. On a console set as the “Pass-enabled console” for a user, all users on the console can access certain subscriptions or passes for some software. For more information, see How to Set or Change the Pass-Enabled Console for a Nintendo Account.

    Casshern R Manga is Restarting Serialization on Manga Cross

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    Casshern R Manga Restarting Serialization on Manga Cross

    The Manga Cross website has announced that the Casshern R manga that it is restarting serialization of the ongoing series. The fourth and latest chapter of the manga has also released. 

    The manga initially started releasing in Monthly Champion RED in September 2023. Tatsuo Yoshida initially released Casshan in 1973. Its story focuses on Tetsuya Azuma, a young boy who can transform into the cyborg Casshern to fight against humanity’s enemies. 

    asshern R will be released on Monthly Champion RED’s next issue on September 19, 2023. Satoshi Shiki, a manga artist known for his work on Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, will provide the art of the manga. Chabo Higurashi, a writer who has worked on both anime and manga, will provide the script. 

    Several adaptations of Casshan have released over the years. First, ADV Films launched Casshan: Robot Hunter in 1993. Eleven years later, Go Fish Pictures launched a live-action remake titled Casshern. Funimation streamed the most recent remake, Casshern Sins, in 2008. The anime is also available on Crunchyroll. It is described as follows:

    Casshern, a cybernetic assassin with no memory, awakens in a wasteland where a plague known as the Ruin reduces everything in its path to rubble. Robots and humans alike seek vengeance against Casshern for the role he played in murdering the last hope for this world. But now, lost in a future he does not recognize, a machine built to kill will fight to save the dying.

    The Casshern R manga is available to read now on the Manga Cross website. 

    EA Lays Off Close to 400 Employees, Multiple Games Canceled

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    EA Lays Off Approximately 400 Employees, Multiple Games Cancelled

    EA has laid off approximately 400 employees across its entire gaming division and canceled multiple games. Respawn, one of the affected game studios, has lost 100 employees. 

    According to Respawn, two games that it was working on at EA, which were in the early incubation stages, were canceled. One of these cancellations was reportedly of a Titanfall extraction shooter, similar to the likes of Escape from Tarkov and the upcoming Marathon.

    In a statement, Respawn said the following:

    “At Respawn, bold ideas, creative risks, and passionate storytelling have always defined who we are. That spirit has carried us through incredible highs – and sometimes through difficult changes, too. As we sharpen our focus for the future, we’ve made the decision to step away from two early-stage incubation projects and make some targeted team adjustments across Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi.

    These decisions aren’t easy, and we are deeply grateful to every teammate affected — their creativity and contributions have helped build Respawn into what it is today. We’re offering meaningful support to those impacted, including exploring new opportunities within EA. Looking ahead, our commitment to player-first experiences remains unchanged. Innovation has always been at the core of Respawn’s identity, and it continues to drive how we build the future – from evolving live experiences to crafting new worlds and stories.”

    Recently, Respawn Entertainment confirmed that it is developing the final chapter of the Star Wars Jedi series. The previously confirmed third entry will mark the end of the franchise and Cal Kestis’ story. EA will likely confirm more details about the final chapter of the Star Wars Jedi franchise soon.

    EA’s latest game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. 

    Marvel Rivals April 30 Update Adds Hellfire Gala Moments Event, Bug Fixes

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    Marvel Rivals New Patch Dropping on April 30

    NetEase Games has announced that a new update for Marvel Rivals will drop on April 30. Additionally, new cosmetics will release on May 1 and an event, titled “Hellfire Gala Moments,” will start on May 2. 

    New costumes will be available for Bucky Barnes, based on the upcoming Thunderbolts* film, and Black Panther, titled “Damisa-Sarki.” The Hellfire Gala Moments event will have players completing Gala missions, such as voting on the best-dressed member of the cast and collecting welcome gifts, in order to earn a new costume for Wolverine based on his “Patch” look from the costume. Check out the trailer for the event below:

    The patch notes are as follows:

    Marvel Rivals April 30 Update Patch Notes

    Costume Optimizations

    • Thor’s “Lord of Asgard” costume has been refined to improve visibility and ensure the crosshair isn’t obstructed.
    • Doctor Strange’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” costume now boasts enhanced visual details and voice effects to more accurately capture the essence of the costume theme.

    New Content

    • You can now switch all costume-specific sound effects back to the default ones via Settings.
    • Using the latest S2.0 data, we’ve recalibrated the baseline data for calculating each hero’s performance scores.
    • Locked accounts can now initiate the account deletion process even from a logged-out state.

    Fixes

    • Squashed a bug in Competitive where an occasional map glitch incorrectly displayed check point gate statuses. 
    • Reined in some mischief in the final part of the Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown map where Loki’s illusions could be placed in unexpected locations. 
    • Fixed an issue in Giant-Size Brain Blast where destroying enemy summons would also count toward enlarging heroes’ heads. 

    Heroes

    • Stealth Special Breaker: We’ve sliced through a glitch where if Wolverine responds to a Fastball Special request while within Invisible Woman’s ultimate, it would sometimes result in abnormal invisibility effects. 
    • An Unexpected Thing: We’ve rocked out a fix for an issue that allowed The Thing’s Embattled Leap to target teammates within an enemy Invisible Woman’s ultimate. Now, he’ll be as clueless as he should be. 
    • Cloak & Dagger’s Shield Shenanigans: We’ve zapped a bug where their ultimate would sneakily still do damage to foes protected by Magneto’s Iron Bulwark or Hulk’s Indestructible Guard—talk about an unexpected plot twist! 
    • Wolverine’s Aerial Annihilator: Fixed a flaw in the second stage of his ultimate where midair knockbacks lost their bite and dealt no damage. Now, when Wolverine soars into the fray, every strike is felt with the raw power of a true berserker! 
    • Star-Lord’s Rocket Revamp: Eliminated an occasional speed decay glitch in his Rocket Propulsion ability, impacting his smooth movement. Now, every blast-off is as snappy and daring as a mixtape drop from the Milano!
    • Mister Fantastic’s Fantastic Flex Fix: We’ve untangled an issue in his Flexible Elongation ability where hitting targets inside portals caused unexpected displacement. Now, when Mister Fantastic bends the limits of physics, his moves are as smart and precise as his genius! 
    • Ascender’s Altitude Assurance: Fixed a network instability-related bug that could sometimes abruptly yank wall-climbing heroes back to the ground after reaching the highest point. Now, every climb is as steady and heroic as your soaring ambitions!

    Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It may release later on the Nintendo Switch 2. 

    Donkey Kong Bananza Runs at 1080p 60 FPS in Handheld Mode on Nintendo Switch 2

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    Donkey Kong Bananza

    Nintendo’s Special Feature 2025 magazine for Nintendo Switch 2 revealed new details about performance for upcoming 3D platformer Donkey Kong Bananza, confirming that the game will run at 1080p 60 FPS in handheld mode. Moreover, Donkey Kong Bananza will support HDR in handheld mode and docked mode, ensuring that the game can take advantage of a wider range of colors in handheld and on supported displays.

    As previously announced, the new title marks the first 3D entry in the Donkey Kong series since Donkey Kong 64 on the Nintendo 64. Donkey Kong Bananza will launch on July 17 for $69.99, just one month after the launch of the new console. 

    Here’s an overview of the upcoming game, via Nintendo’s press release:

    Get ready for Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new 3D platforming action adventure – available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Crash, bash, and climb through nearly everything in DK’s path and tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more that is demolished with powerful punches, the more areas open up to discover. Break on through this adventure full of mayhem, surprises and bananas when Donkey Kong Bananza crashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 July 17.

    Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 with a $449.99 MSRP, and a bundle will be available for $499.99 featuring Mario Kart World. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, Walmart and Target went live on April 24 at 12:00 a.m. EDT, but stock will be replenished periodically leading into launch.

    9-nine- Ruler’s Crown Anime Premieres in July 2025

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    9-nine Ruler's Crown anime

    A new promotional video for the 9-nine- Ruler’s Crown anime series confirmed that it will premiere in July 2025. The anime’s ending theme song was also revealed alongside information for advance screenings in Japan.

    The ending theme song of 9-nine- Ruler’s Crown is “Pale Blaze” by Chihiro Yonekura. Kōichi Ōhata will direct the anime at PRA, and Saori Sakiguchi will design the characters.

    An advance screening of the anime’s first two episodes will take place on June 15 at the Parthenon Tama in Japan. The cast of the anime will be in attendance.

    The cast includes:

    • Misato Fukuen as Miyako Kujō
    • Atsumi Tanezaki as Sora Niimi
    • Yuri Yamaoka as Haruma Kōsaka
    • Akane Fujita as Noa Yūki
    • Satomi Arai as Sophitia
    • Atsushi Abe as Kakeru Niimi
    • Kazutomi Yamamoto as Yoichi Fukazawa
    • Tomokazu Sugita as Renya Takamine
    • Hana Takeda as Satsuki Naruse

    9-nine- is a visual novel series that initially began in 2017. It would later release worldwide in 2019 on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. 9-nine- Episode 1 is available now on Steam.

    Lastly, here’s a story synopsis via Steam:

    Shiromitsugawa, a run-of-the-mill college town that has launched several failed attempts to drum up tourism and revitalize itself, including sponsoring a high-budget-but-poorly-written anime based on local folklore. A storm is about to descend on this sleepy town.

    We follow Kakeru Niimi, a man who can be a bit curt at times but who has a strong sense of responsibility and a kind heart. Kakeru’s ordinary life is thrown into chaos after the local shrine’s sacred relic shatters. In the wake of this event, several young men and women awaken to superhuman abilities.

    What was once a run-of-the-mill life in a run-of-the-mill town soon turns into a quest to track down a superpowered serial killer before they can strike again.

    Kagurabachi Manga Reaches 2.2 Million Copies in Circulation

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    Kagurabachi manga

    Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi manga series will surpass a total of 2.2 million copies in circulation, according to the manga’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. It will reach this milestone when the seventh volume of Kagurabachi releases on May 2, 2025.

    New chapters of Kagurabachi release on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET. Fans may read new chapters at VIZ Media or Manga Plus in English as they release. The latest three chapters are available for free on the Manga Plus website, but all chapters are free on the Manga Plus app.

    Kagurabachi entered serialization on September 19, 2023 in Weekly Shonen Jump, and the magazine continues to release new chapters every week in Japan. The first tankōbon volume released on February 2, 2024 in Japan, followed by the west on November 5, 2024.

    Reports suggested that Kagurabachi will receive an anime adaptation by Cygames Pictures, which is jointly produced by CyberAgent and Shochiku. The anime hasn’t been officially announced.

    Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga series, via Manga Plus:

    Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son–they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge. Epic sword battle action!

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