Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Part 4 Film Reveals Teaser Visual and Trailer

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Bandai Namco Filmworks has revealed a new teaser visual and trailer for Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Part 4, which opens on April 10 in theaters in Japan. The teaser visual and trailer for Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Part 4 were revealed as Part 3 opened on March 6 (JST).

Girls und Panzer Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Part 4 key visual
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The first and second parts in the anime film adaptation of Maruko Nii’s Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga opened on December 26, 2025, and January 30, 2026, respectively. Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Part 3 opened on March 6 with a new mini anime, titled “Shin Sensha, Hakken Desu! (Discovery of a New Tank).” This mini anime focuses on Yukari Akiyama and friends from Ooarai Girls Academy as they search the academy’s lower decks for a new tank. 

ChouCho and Sayaka Sasaki perform the opening theme song “Nonstop Daydream,” while Mai Fuchigami as Miho Nishizumi perform the ending theme song “Oyasuminasai no Tsuzuki Desu! (The Continuation of Good Night!).”

Masami Shimoda directs the new Girls und Panzer anime at P.A. Works and Actas. Takahiko Usui is the series director, and Noboru Kimura writes and oversees the series scripts. Humikane Shimada and Isao Sugimoto are the original character designers with help from Takeshi Nogami. Additionally, Sugimoto is the character designer for animation.

Other staff members include:

  • Chief Animation Directors: Kōsuke Kawazura, Yuki Akiyama, and Sayo Mizuno
  • Composer: Shirō Hamaguchi
  • Sound Director: Takayuki Yamaguchi
  • Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama
  • Distribution: Showgate

The cast includes: 

  • Mai Fuchigami as Miho Nishizumi
  • Ai Kayano as Saori Takebe
  • Mami Ozaki as Hana Isuzu
  • Ikumi Nakagami as Yukari Akiyam
  • Yuka Iguchi as Mako Reizei

Maruko Nii launched the Girls und Panzer manga in 2013 in Monthly Comic Alive. The manga’s 23rd volume will ship on March 22. The anime series began in October 2012 and aired for 12 episodes. The anime film adaptation, Girls und Panzer der Film, opened in November 2015 in Japan.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Reveals Online Features

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Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection online features

During the March 5 Capcom Spotlight showcase, Capcom revealed new details about online features in Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection. The news comes not long after preview coverage for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection began making the rounds.

Fans have multiple online features to look forward to in Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, including: 

  • Enhanced Settings – Players can search for opponents across multiple titles for easier online matchmaking. Save data and deck editing are also available for each game.
  • Worldwide Trading – Swap cards with players across the globe.
  • Various Match Types – Enjoy Casual Matches with newcomer-friendly Rental Deck options, Ranked Matches for added competition, and lobbies for Friend Matches.
  • Brother Lists – Powered up from a max of six in the originals, players can now form bands of up to 100 people per game and change them at any time, including after online battles.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection launches on March 27, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection include exclusive bonuses such as four arranged BGM tracks and two main menu customization characters: Geo Stelar (Casual Wear) and Omega-Xis. To celebrate the release, episodes from the Mega Man Star Force anime series are also currently streaming for free on YouTube.

Before launch, Final Weapon had the opportunity to play and experience Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection for a preview feature, thanks to Capcom.

AnimeFesta Announces Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga AV Joyū datta Hanashi Anime

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AnimeFesta has announced that production of an anime adaptation of Nigō Shōji’s Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga AV Joyū datta Hanashi (The Story of Someya, My Classmate in a College Seminar, Was an AV Actress) manga is underway. The anime adaptation is titled Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga Sexy Joyū datta Hanashi (The Story of Someya, My Classmate in a College Semiinar, Was a Sexy Actress).

To celebrate the announcement of the new anime, Shōji has released a new illustration on X (formerly Twitter) account:

Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga Sexy Joyū datta Hanashi key visual
©庄司二号/KATTS/Suiseisha Inc.

The AnimeFesta programming block hosts censored anime on air, and premium uncensored versions stream online on the AnimeFesta service. WWWave Corporation, the company that owns both ComicFesta and AnimeFesta, releases and streams anime in English on its Coolmic website and OceanVeil streaming service. It’s possible that an English subtitled version of Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga Sexy Joyū datta Hanashi could release on OceanVeil, but there’s no confirmation at the time of this writing.

Shōji launched the Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga AV Joyū datta Hanashi manga in KATTS’ Ananga Langa magazine in 2023, and a total of eight chapters were released. The story of the manga focuses on Ryōsuke Kamiya, who notices that his classmate in college Rūka Someya is starring in an adult video that he’s about to watch. When Ryōsuke privately asks her about this, she tells him that she’s have sex with him if he doesn’t tell anyone. 

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Update Adds Geese Howard

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Update Adds Geese Howard

SNK and Netmarble have released a new update for THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK featuring Legendary fighter Geese Howard, who is equipped with Fury synergy. THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK players can recruit Geese and crush enemies by using his signature skills, including “Double Gale Fist” and “Raging Storm.” The Geese Howard Pick-Up Event is now running through March 18 alongside other events.

Here’s a breakdown of the new events that will be hosted soon in THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK:

  • [Fury] Synergy Fighter Summon Event (March 5 – March 18): Grants an increased opportunity to acquire fighters with [Fury] synergy.
  • Warm Spring Check-In (March 11 – March 25): Log into the game during the event period and receive valuable rewards, including Rubies, Golds, and Premium Points.
  • School Days Event (March 11 – March 25): Allows players a chance to unlock Geestorm, a new Legendary pet inspired by Geese Howard and Wiz.
  • Lucky Elpy Event (March 16 – March 20): Clear missions and receive a chance to meet a new Legendary supporter Ripper.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is available now for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store. Final Weapon previously interviewed Netmarble Neo CTO and project director Myeong-hyeon Kim about THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK. In our interview, Myeong-hyeon Kim discusses his role as project director of THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, the team’s outlook on the game, and even possible collaborations and a PC version.

One Punch Man Collaborates with MapleStory Starting March 18

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NEXON has announced that side-scrolling MMORPG MapleStory will be collaborating with the One Punch Man anime series with a new event launching on March 18. The limited-time collaboration marks the arrival of One Punch Man protagonist Saitama in MapleStory with event missions, an original storyline, and exclusive collectible items. 

One Punch Man Season 3 premiered with a recap special on October 5 at 11:45 p.m. JST on the TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, and TV Kyushu channels. The anime is streaming on Hulu in the U.S. One Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 will premiere in 2027.

JAM Project and BABYMETAL perform the opening theme song “Get No Satisfied!”. Saitama voice actor Makoto Furukawa performs the ending theme song “Soko ni Aru Akari (The Light, That’s There).”

J.C. STAFF animates the anime with Shinpei Nagai as director. Further, Chikashi Kubota, Shinjiro Kuroda, and Ryōsuke Shirakawa are the character designers. Tomohiro Suzuki is in charge of series composition, and Makoto Miyazaki is the music composer. 

Additional staff members include:

  • Art Director: Sakura Murakami
  • Color Designer: Mayumi Tanahashi
  • Director of Photography: Yuki Hirose
  • Editor: Masahiro Gotō
  • Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami

Yūsuke Murata and ONE first launched the One Punch Man manga in 2012. VIZ Media releases the series digitally and in print in English.

The first two seasons of the One Punch Man anime series are streaming on Hulu and Netflix. Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime, via Crunchyroll: 

Saitama started out being a hero just for fun. After three years of “special” training, he became so powerful that he can defeat opponents with a single punch. Now, alongside Genos, his faithful cyborg disciple, Saitama is ready to begin his official duties as a professional hero working with the Hero Association.

However, the frequency of monster appearances is surging and it increasingly appears as if the Great Seer Madame Shibabawa’s prediction about the Earth’s doom is coming true. In the midst of this crisis, the “hero hunter” Garou makes his own appearance.

Mega Man: Dual Override Reveals ‘Robot Master Design Contest’ Finalists

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Capcom has announced the six finalists of the Mega Man: Dual Override “Robot Master Design Contest” during the March 5 Capcom Spotlight showcase. According to Capcom, there were around 10,000 entries for the Mega Man: Dual Override “Robot Master Design Contest,” out of which only 20 were selected to enter the final round. 

The six finalists were chosen based on fan votes out of the 20 designs that made it to the final round. From here, the development team will select one winner to be featured in the actual release version of Mega Man: Dual Override. More details about the game, and the winning design, will be revealed at a later date. 

Here’s a recap of the game’s involvement in the Capcom Spotlight showcase:

Mega Man: Dual Override returned to the spotlight to share an update on the game’s boss design contest, plus a sneak peek of the all-new platformer’s seven other Robot Masters in silhouette!
 
Capcom recently gave fans the chance to help create one of the bosses who will appear in the long-awaited next mainline entry in the classic Mega Man series. Starting from nearly 10,000 submissions, 20 contenders emerged, and Today producer Hiroyuki Minamitani unveiled the top six designs selected based on fans’ votes. Now, the development team must choose one winner, who the Blue Bomber will face when the final game lands in 2027 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Capcom initially announced Mega Man: Dual Override, the next entry in the long-running Mega Man action platformer series, at The Game Awards 2025.

Once Upon A KATAMARI Update 1.1.0 and Neo Remixes DLC Now Available

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Once Upon A KATAMARI update 1.1.0

Bandai Namco has released the version 1.1.0 update for Once Upon A KATAMARI alongside the Neo Remixes DLC on all platforms. Update 1.1.0 makes various adjustments and quality of life improvements to Once Upon A KATAMARI, while the Neo Remixes DLC adds five additional tracks and 10 costume pieces.

Read up on the patch notes and DLC contents below, via Bandai Namco:

Once Upon A KATAMARI Update 1.1.0 Patch Notes

Free Content Update

  • Present items: “DJ Cap,” “DJ Sunglasses,” “DJ Hoodie”
  • Added a new Katamari in the Change Katamari menu.

Adjustments

  • Adjusted so that Cousins, Presents, and Crowns obtained during a stage will remain acquired even if you select “Retry” or “One More Time” after obtaining them. If you return to the Select Scroll during a stage or upon failing a task, the acquired items will be reset.
  • Improved the operability of wall-climbing actions within stages.
  • Added a function to fast-forward when the King appears.
    • Steam (keyboard): “E” key
  • Fixed an issue where players could become stuck between objects in certain areas.
  • Made adjustments to some sound effects.
  • Made adjustments to other issues.

Neo Remixes DLC Contents

  • 5 additional BGM tracks celebrating the legacy of Katamari with remixes from previous Katamari titles
    • Track List:
      • Baby Universe – Hiroshi Okubo Remix
      • Guru Guru Gravity – Sho Okada Remix
      • Alien – Kanaya Oki Remix
      • Walking on a Star! – Junichi Nakatsuru Remix
      • Family Damacy – Yoshihito Yano Remix
  • 10 costume pieces from previous Katamari series titles
    • List of costume pieces:
      • Party Blower
      • Goggles
      • Gum
      • Sick Mask
      • Harmonica
      • Survival Bag
      • Drum
      • Sword
      • Sparkle
      • Nice Outfit

Once Upon A KATAMARI is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players who have save data from either Katamari Damacy REROLL or We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie can unlock a playable Young King in the game. The Katamari Damacy Series Dance Dance Remixes DLC is out now with five remixed tracks.

Final Weapon reviewed Once Upon a KATAMARI and gave it a 4/5 score, noting that the game is “a strong return to the series that every fan should experience. Everything that made the originals great is still here, along with a few new additions. Not all of them land perfectly, but none take away from the fun. While it’s on the shorter side, the game’s replayability and incredible soundtrack keep me coming back for more.”

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Releases New Overview Trailer, ‘More Information in the Coming Days’

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Onimusha Way of the Sword trailer

During the March 5 Capcom Showcase, Capcom released a new overview trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Alongside the trailer, Capcom teased that there will be “more information in the coming days” for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Onimusha is rooted in the Sengoku period, Japan’s legendary age of warring states. The games infuse history with Japanese folklore to tell tales of warriors who wield the mystical power of the Oni. These heroes are drawn into conflict with the Genma, relentless monsters hellbent on conquering the world.

The Steam page describes Onimusha: Way of the Sword as follows:

Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy.

Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma.
Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

Onimusha: Way of the Sword will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon had the chance to preview the game during Summer Game Fest 2025, stating that “Onimusha: Way of the Sword looks absolutely incredible.”

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Reveals Launch Trailer and Bonus DLC

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Reveals Launch Trailer

Capcom has released the launch trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection alongside details for bonus DLC content, including the free Gold Circlet accessory and Simon’s Wind Wyvern’s Friend layered armor day-one DLC. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection players can also get bonuses for having a Capcom ID and/or save data from select Monster Hunter titles.

Get the full details and launch trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection below:

Ahead of the fast-approaching March 13 launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Capcom released the Launch Trailer that delivers a dramatic synopsis of the engaging story and announced a special Animated Trailer offering an expanded look into the protagonist’s childhood and their journey becoming a Ranger set before the events of the upcoming role-playing game.
 
In Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, players will seek to uncover the truth behind a looming environmental crisis called the Crystal Encroachment that pulls two countries onto a path to destruction. The latest entry of the Monster Hunter Stories series is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, building on the series’ beloved turn-based RPG foundation with new enhancements.
 
To get a taste of this adventure, players can download the Trial Version now to experience the opening chapter of the game and transfer save data into the full game at launch. Linking save data from select Monster Hunter titles unlocks layered armor bonuses, including the Hakum Rider Outfit, Mahana Rider Outfit, Kamura Garb, and the Hope Layered Armor set for the Protagonist, while connecting a CAPCOM ID grants the Catcom Work outfit for Rudy.
 
Upon launch on March 13, the Gold Circlet accessory and Simon’s Wind Wyvern’s Friend layered armor will unlock as free day-one DLC. Players who pre-order the title will also receive the Eleanor: Skyscale Queen layered armor.

Pre-orders for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection are now live. The Standard Edition of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection costs $69.99, and Deluxe Edition and Premium Deluxe Edition copies will be available for $89.99 and $99.99, respectively. Those who pre-order the game will get the special Layered Armor for Eleanor the Skyscale Queen, which is equippable using the Change Companion Outfits option once it’s unlocked in-game.

The Deluxe Edition includes the full game and the Deluxe Kit with the Rudy’s Tale additional side story. The side story launches in fall 2026. It also features the Special Outfit Set featuring layered armor for companions, additional Rudy outfits, and hair options for the player character. Premium Deluxe Edition contents include all Deluxe Edition content and an additional special cosmetic DLC pack.

Capcom will release new amiibo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which launches on March 13 alongside the game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. A free demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is now available, allowing players to customize their protagonist, experience the combat mechanics, and grapple with the responsibilities of being a ranger. Players may transfer their progress to the full game.

Echoes of Aincrad Announced as New Sword Art Online RPG, Launches July 10

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Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Echoes of Aincrad, a new action RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. Echoes of Aincrad is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on July 10, and pre-orders are available now for the Standard Edition ($69.99), Deluxe Edition ($89.99), Ultimate Edition ($109.99), and Aincrad Edition (Bandai Namco Store exclusive, $149.99). 

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Risk Your Reality

Step into the floating castle of Aincrad, a world of breathtaking beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Enter a mysterious, vibrant world and shape your fate. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat through your special skills and reflexes. Build synergy with the partner of your choice, level up, and unlock powerful abilities as your horizon expands with every victory.
Will you rise and claim your destiny or fall to foes stronger than you imagined?

This is not just a game; it’s a battle for survival. Take up your weapon, shape your legend, and enter an adventure to risk your reality!

Forge Your Hero

Live this JRPG adventure as yourself by designing and customizing your own avatar to create a hero that reflects your vision. This is your identity, your legend, and your chance to leave a mark on a world where survival is everything.

Define Your Progression

Shape your adventure and determine your fate by adapting your equipment, weapons, statistics, partner and special skills to reflect your favor for speed, intelligence, or endurance. Gather more strength as you level up. Growth is essential for your survival. Deepen the synergy with your partner, adapt their tactics and build to create a team dynamic that turns every battle into a triumph.

Explore a Thriving World

Wander across diverse cities and journey through stunning environments, from serene plains to perilous dungeons filled with secrets. Complete quests, hunt rare treasures, and challenge formidable foes in real-time action combat. The map expands as your story unfolds, revealing new areas and dangers at every turn.

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