The Ramparts of Ice Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists

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The Ramparts of Ice anime

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Kōcha Agasawa’s The Ramparts of Ice manga has announced the anime’s opening and ending theme song artists. Novelbright performs the opening theme song “Tōmei (Invisible),” and Polkadot Stingray performs the ending theme song “Sakasama (Upside Down)” for The Ramparts of Ice. 

The Ramparts of Ice will premiere on April 2 worldwide on Netflix. In Japan, the anime will air on TBS and other channels. 

The cast includes:

  • Anna Nagase as Koyuki Hikawa
  • Fūka Izumi as Miki Azumi
  • Shōya Chiba as Minato Amamiya
  • Satoshi Inomata as Yota Hino
  • Sakura Shinfuku as Tsukiko Shimojima

Mankyū directs the anime adaptation of The Ramparts of Ice at Studio KAI. Yasuhiro Nakanishi is in charge of the series scripts, Miki Ogino is designing the characters, and Kanade Sakuma and Natsumi Tabuchi are the music composers.

The Ramparts of Ice key visual
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The manga began as a webtoon on the LINE Manga app from January 2020 to April 2022. Shueisha published the manga’s 14th and final compiled volume on February 4, 2025. 

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

Inept at dealing with people, Hikawa Koyuki maintains a wall between herself and others. She spends her time in highschool away from others, all alone. At least until she encounters Amamiya Minato who keeps closing the distance between them for some reason?! The aloof Koyuki, the popular Miki, the boundary-less Minato, and the easygoing and kind basketball team member, Youta. This is the story of these somewhat complicated four, and their tantalizing, bumbling youth! In its original webtoon form!

Agasawa’s You and I Are Polar Opposites manga received an anime adaptation on January 11, and Crunchyroll is streaming it with an English dub.

Fortnite Launches Collaboration with Honkai: Star Rail

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Fortnite x Honkai: Star Rail

Epic Games has launched its latest collaboration for Fortnite with HoYoverse’s popular turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail. Honkai: Star Rail characters Kafka and Blade are available as new Outfits in the Fortnite Shop.

Fortnite players will also be able to obtain a Back Bling, a Pickaxe, and access additional crossover content, including LEGO Styles for use in LEGO Fortnite. During the collaboration period, eligible players who download Honkai: Star Rail via the Epic Games Store and participate in designated activities will receive the “Blade” character Outfit in Fortnite as a reward.

Meanwhile, the Fortnite and Solo Leveling: ARISE collaboration event is still ongoing through March 2. Players can unlock and equip new Solo Leveling: ARISE cosmetic content, including character outfits, accessories, and emotes based on characters Sung Jinwoo, Cha Hae-In, Igris, and Kaisel. A Solo Leveling: ARISE bundle is available in the in-game shop for 4,500 V Bucks.

Honkai: Star Rail is available now for Android via Google Play Store, iOS via App Store, PlayStation 5, and PC via Epic Games Store. Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 “No Aha At Full Moon” is available now featuring Planarcadia, a new world serving as the setting for the latest story arc. Yao Guang and Sparxie also arrived as playable characters. 

Fortnite is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, Android, and PC.

NieR 15th Anniversary Box Releases this Week in Japan

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NieR 15th Anniversary Box

Square Enix will release its NieR Series 15th Anniversary Box on February 28 in Japan, and before its release in the Square Enix Store, the limited-edition product’s contents were spotlighted on the store’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. NieR Series 15th Anniversary Box will be sold for 32,780 yen, or roughly $210.

The NieR Series 15th Anniversary Box includes a 210mm (approximately 8.3 inches) scale figure of NieR: Automata protagonist 2B, NieR Re[in]carnation protagonist Fio and the protagonist from NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…; the NieR Jazz Arrangement Album from the Dinner Show CD; and NieR Weapon Story Book.

According to translations provided by Final Weapon staff writer and lead translator Ryuji, the included CD contains studio recordings of music that played at the NieR: Something Like a Dinner Show 12024 – A Lovely Meal, Music, Keiichi Okabe, and Cheerful Companions event in December 2024. These songs may be available digitally in the future, according to a disclaimer in the description of the product listing. 

 The NieR Weapon Story Book is a compilation of over 650 weapon stories from NieR: Automata, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, and NieR Re[in]carnation. This is the ultimate book for aficionados of NieR weapon lore. 

Square Enix recently confirmed that NieR: Automata surpassed 10 million units sold, and  NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 sold over 2 million units to date. An anniversary video was also released and ended with the teaser “NieR: Automata to be continued…,” hinting that the story of 2B, 9S, and A2 may not be over yet.

Action Roguelite Game Realm of Ink is Coming to PS5, Switch and Xbox Series X|S

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Realm of Ink

4Divinity and Leap Studio have announced Chinese folktale-inspired action roguelite game Realm of Ink is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 26 alongside the version 1.0 update for the PC version. A free demo is available now for Xbox Series X|S via the Microsoft Store and PC via Steam.

Realm of Ink is available now in Steam Early Access. Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Realm of Ink is a fast-paced, ink-washed action roguelite where the line between fate and freedom blurs, and your very existence is written in the margins. As Red, players chase the Fox Demon only to discover they are trapped inside a narrative not of their making. The only escape is rebellion, cutting through enemies, illusions, and the story itself.

In this living manuscript, death is not defeat, it’s rebirth. Each run reshapes the narrative, unlocking new combat forms, supernatural abilities, and evolving “Story Relics” that rearrange themselves with every attempt. Along the way, players will confront four powerful bosses determined to keep them ink-bound, and encounter more than 20 mythical beings inspired by Chinese folklore.

With every slash, every revelation, and every rebirth, players inch closer to breaking the cycle and writing their own ending.

Key Features

      • Endless Cycles & Rebirth – Break free from prewritten fate as you unlock powerful new forms with each run. Harness the Fox Demon’s immortal abilities, battle through ever-shifting Story Relics, and face four unique bosses who guard the truth at the heart of the ink-bound world.
      • Creative, Fierce & Fluid Combat – Master 9 distinct combat forms and weapons, each offering unique playstyles. Equip 40+ elemental Ink Gems, including Tiger Ink, Venom Ink, and Dragon Ink, to forge devastating combos. Build deeper synergies with 200+ unlockable perks such as the Shadow Kite, Octagram Dart, Lock Charms, and the Lamp of Seven Stars.
      • Evolving Ink Pets – Fight alongside adorable-but-deadly Ink Pets, each capable of evolving into more than 15 unique forms depending on your Ink Gem combinations. These companions grow stronger as your story deepens.
      • A Vibrant Eastern Fantasy World – Explore four atmospheric realms inspired by Chinese folklore, battle over 20 mythic creatures, and uncover their hidden stories through dialogue, lore encounters, and affection-based interactions.

Netflix’s One Piece Season 2 Reveals New 2-Minute Clip

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One Piece Season 2 Netflix clip

During IGN Fan Fest 2026, Netflix released a new 2-minute clip for One Piece Season 2 – Into The Grand Line ahead of the March 10 premiere. The new One Piece Season 2 clip shows the Straw Hat Pirates talking about stopping at Loguetown on their journey. 

One Piece Into The Grand Line key visual
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New cast members for One Piece Season 2 include:

  • Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper
  • Callum Kerr as Smoker
  • Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
  • Rigo Sanchez as Dragon
  • Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday 
  • Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 
  • Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday
  • Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
  • Yonda Thomas as Igaram
  • David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
  • Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek
  • Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
  • Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
  • Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
  • Clive Russell as Crocus
  • Werner Coetser as Dorry
  • Brendan Murray as Brogy
  • Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
  • Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
  • Rob Colletti as Wapol
  • Ty Keogh as Dalton
  • Mark Penwill as Chess
  • Anton David Jeftha as K.M. 
  • James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu

One Piece Season 3 follows up at a later date, and the third season’s cast includes Cole Escola as Bon Clay , Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace, Awdo Awdo as Mr. 1, and Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger.

The One Piece Elbaph arc anime premieres on April 5 with a new two-cour structure featuring a maximum of 26 episodes. In addition, the One Piece anime is on a three-month hiatus through March 2026.

Lastly, One Piece has been serialized since July 1997, and fans can read the manga weekly on VIZ Media and Manga Plus in English.

Witch Hat Atelier Anime Reveals New Clip

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Witch Hat Atelier clip

A new clip for the anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s Witch Hat Atelier manga was revealed at IGN Fan Fest 2026. The clip is one minute and 20 seconds long, giving fans a sneak peek before the Witch Hat Atelier anime premieres on April 6.

Witch Hat Atelier premieres on April 6 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX and on other channels, and Crunchyroll will stream the anime.

Eve performs the opening theme song “Kaze no Anthem (Anthem of Wind) feat. suis from yorushika,” and  Nakamura Hak performs the ending theme song “Tada Utsukushii no Noroi (Just a Beautiful Curse).”

The cast of the anime includes:

  • Rena Motomura as Coco
  • Natsuki Hanae as Qifrey
  • Hibiku Yamamura as Agott
  • Kurumi Haruki as Tetia
  • Hika Tsukishiro as Richeh
  • Yūichi Nakamura as Olruggio
  • Misaki Kuno as Brushbuddy (Fudemushi)
  • Mitsuki Saiga as Iguin (new)

Ayumu Watanabe will direct the series at BUG FILMS, Hiroaki Kojima will produce the series, and Yuka Kitamura (Elden Ring) will compose the music. Kairi Unabara is designing the characters of the anime series.

Additional staff members include:

  • Assistant Director: Jun Shinohara
  • Series Script Supervisor: Hiroshi Seko
  • Chief Animation Director: Kairi Unabara
  • Art Director: Ryōta Gotō
  • Color Key Artist: Naomi Nakano
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Tadashi Kitaoka
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The Witch Hat Atelier manga has surpassed 7 million copies in circulation. What’s more, Kodansha will ship a new novel adaptation titled Shōsetsu Tongari Bōshi no Atelier Special Stories. The new novel is written by One Piece novel HEROINES author Jun Esaka, with Shirahama credited for supervision and the original work.

Kodansha USA Publishing releases the Witch Hat Atelier manga in English and describes the series as follows:

In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: She wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch…until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem…

RedOctane Games Reveals Stage Tour Rhythm Game

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Stage Tour

RedOctane Games has announced Stage Tour, a new rhythm game with “familiar, accessible note-highway gameplay” coming to consoles and PC via Steam in fall 2026. Stage Tour will feature a partnership with Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer brands, and closed Alpha testing is being planned for this summer. 

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

Stage Tour is a rhythm-action game designed to blend familiar and accessible note-highway gameplay with new and exciting modern twists. Stage Tour is poised to rekindle the flame of plastic-instrument rhythm gaming with numerous new features and game modes, dozens of bandmates and instruments to fit your unique style, a deep competitive spine, and an extensive roadmap of seasonal content and live events.

BUILD YOUR BAND: Chase the top score by unlocking unique bandmates, each with their own look, attitude, and stage presence. Choose from multiple variants to match your band’s personality, assign members to Lead, Groove, Drums, or Vocals.

PICK YOUR STYLE: Customize your lineup with official Gibson guitar and bass designs. As you play, your band evolves with you. Mix and match characters to create a lineup that feels uniquely yours, whether rocking solo or jamming with up to four players.

OWN THE STAGE: Push your skills, master every note, and conquer every challenge. Rise through the ranks to unlock legendary rewards, exclusive content, and permanent bragging rights.

Stage Tour is built with the community at its core, helping shape its future. Expect detailed feature reveals and deeper breakdowns in the months ahead.

A new era starts here.

RedOctane Games was founded by veteran developers from rhythm game franchises like Guitar Hero and DJ Hero. Among the studio’s leadership is Simon Ebejer, the production director of Guitar Hero at Neversoft, former studio head at Vicarious Visions, and former VP of Operations at Blizzard Entertainment for the launch of Diablo IV.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Releases on April 28

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Dragon Pearl of Destruction screenshot

Limited Run Games and Bitmap Bureau have announced 2D beat ’em up He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction launches on April 28 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. 

Lastly, here’s an overview of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, via the official Steam page:

Eternia is in peril! The nefarious Skeletor has uncovered the ancient Dragon Pearl of Destruction, a relic of unspeakable power. With the help of Evil-Lyn, he intends to perform a ritual that will plunge all of Eternia into eternal darkness. Only the Most Powerful Man in the Universe and his heroic allies stand in Skeletor’s way.

Developed by the retro-specialists at Bitmap Bureau in collaboration with Mattel, this is the 2D arcade brawler fans have been waiting for since the Saturday mornings of their childhood.

I Have The Power!

Take control of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela in a fast-paced, magic-brawler that blends the crunch of arcade classics with the high-fantasy action of the animated series. Harness character-specific moves, devastating special abilities, and screen-clearing magic to decimate the forces of evil.

Key Features

      • Stunning Retro Revival: Experience Eternia like never before with massive, highly-detailed pixel-art sprites and lush environments that look exactly like the original 1980s cartoon come to life.
      • A Legendary Roster: Play as He-Man, Man-At-Arms, Teela and unlock She-Ra as a playable character in future playthroughs! Each hero features a unique playstyle, from He-Man’s raw power to Teela’s agile staff combat.
      • Ride into Battle: It wouldn’t be Masters of the Universe without Battle Cat! Mount He-Man’s fearless feline companion to tear through Skeletor’s minions with tooth and claw.
      • 12 Action-Packed Stages: Battle your way across the diverse landscapes of Eternia, from the Royal Palace and the Vine Jungle to the dark corridors of Snake Mountain.
      • Classic Co-op Action: Team up with a friend in 2-player local co-op to deliver double the justice. Perfect for those who grew up playing side-by-side at the arcade.
      • Deep-Cut Villains: Square off against iconic foes including Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, and Trap Jaw, along with deep-lore appearances like the dark sorceress Shokoti and the Shadow Beasts.

Onegai AiPri TV Anime Premieres April 5

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Onegai AiPri

The official website for the Onegai AiPri anime confirmed its April 5 premiere on TV Tokyo and affiliate channels at 9:30 a.m. JST, along with a new teaser trailer, main cast, staff, and theme song artists. The anime will stream on Lemino and Anime Times on Amazon Prime Video in Japan. 

Onegai AiPri key visual
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The anime’s main cast includes:

  • Hanaka Ogawa as Inori Konomi
  • Rika Kanaya as Aoi Yumemiya
  • Wakana Maruoka as Gumi Tomosaka
  • Haruka Okamura as Olivia Yūki
  • Minori Fujidera as Nana Atami
  • Minori Suzuki as Ema Mochinaga
  • Yō Taichi as Fōchū

Jun’ichi Fujisaku and Masahiro Matsunaga direct the anime series at OLM and Dongwoo A＆E. Sung Min Nam, Byung Cheol Jeon, Sun Kyung Oh, Kyung Won Choi, Seong Hyeon Kim, Doo Hwan Chun, Soo Hyun Kwak, and Ho Sung So are serving as chief directors.

Additional staff members include:

  • Series Scripts: Gigaemon Ichikawa
  • Original Character Design: Hiromi Nashimoto
  • Character Designer: Manabu Nii
  • CG Director: Satoru Yanagawa
  • Music Composer: Izumi Mori
  • Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma

The group Onegai Kanae-tai performs the anime’s opening theme song “Onegai AiPri!,” and the girl group Iginari Tohoku San performs the ending theme song “Hōkago no Onegai!.”

The story of Onegai AiPri focuses on first-year middle school student Inori Konomi in the town of Onegai. Inori prays at the town’s goddess statue for a chance to be an AiPri. Afterward, she meets the famous AiPri Aoi Yumemiya and a mysterious toy named Fōchū, who is looking for an AiPri to make their wish come true. Inori becomes an AiPri when opening the special mirror pact that Aoi gave her. 

No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES is Now Available for PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

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No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES

Spike Chunsoft has released No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and to celebrate the release, the game’s launch trailer was unveiled today. No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES is available for $39.99 digitally in the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.

The No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES PS5 Tote Bag Bundle is available exclusively through the Spike Chunsoft Official Store for $64.99. The bundle includes a physical edition for the PS5 version and a tote bag.

No Sleep for Kaname Date AI The Somnium Files PS5 tote bag bundle

No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES previously launched on July 25, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch 2 version features reduced loading times, improved graphics, and support for mouse control.

Final Weapon reviewed No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES and gave it a 4/5 score, noting that the game “bridges the gap between the first game and its sequel, nirvanA Initiative, while delivering a compelling story and new gameplay via the newly introduced Escape sections. The game doesn’t take any risks with its narrative and features, but it offers a lot of content that AI fans will certainly appreciate.”

Before the game’s launch, Final Weapon interviewed No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES director and scenario writer Kazuya Yamada and series director/scenario supervisor Kotaro Uchikoshi to learn about the game’s creative process, the challenges of developing the Nintendo Switch 2 version, and much more.

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