A Certain Scientific Railgun Manga Ends 19-Year Run on March 27

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A Certain Scientific Railgun

The April 2026 Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh magazine issue has announced that Motoi Fuyukawa’s A Certain Scientific Railgun manga will end with its next and final chapter on March 27. The next chapter will mark the end of a 19-year run for the A Certain Scientific Railgun manga, which serves as a spin-off of Kazuma Kamachi and Kiyotaka Haimura’s A Certain Magical Index light novel series.

Seven Seas Entertainment releases Fuyukawa’s manga in English, and anime fans can look forward to the continuation of the anime in A Certain Scientific Railgun Season 4.

The cast of A Certain Scientific Railgun Season 4 includes:

  • Rina Satō as Mikoto Misaka
  • Satomi Arai as Kuroko Shirai
  • Aki Toyosaki as Kazari Uiharu
  • Kanae Itō as Ruiko Saten

Tatsuyuki Nagai will return to direct the anime series at J.C. Staff. Kiyotaka Haimura is credited with the original character designs as well. 

All three seasons of the A Certain Scientific Railgun anime are streaming now on Crunchyroll with English and Japanese voice-overs.

Here’s an overview of the anime series from the streaming platform: 

Misaka’s electro-manipulation abilities—and delightfully destructive Railgun projectile move—make her a rock star in Academy City. The techno-metropolis is packed with supernaturally powered students known as espers, including Misaka’s flirty friend and roommate, Kuroko. In this city full of super-powered gangs, mad scientists, and monsters—there’s no shortage of action!

Fans can also look forward to an anime adaptation of the Toaru Anbu no ITEM (A Certain ITEM of the Dark Side) novel series in 2026.

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Edition to Ship with Standard Switch 2 Game Card

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Edition

GungHo Online Entertainment has confirmed that the physical Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 will ship with a standard game card instead of a Game-Key Card. This means that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Edition will have a physical game card with the full game data on it. 

Pre-orders for the physical Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Edition are available now for $274.99 ($279.99 for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) at Panax Store through March 8.

The Golden Wings Edition includes:

  • Standard edition (Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
  • Glorious x Arseille Model Diorama
  • SteelBook
  • Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Artbook
  • Mini Soundtrack CD
  • Collector’s Box
  • Season Pass (digital)
    • This grants access to a variety of cosmetic DLC

Further, fans can look forward to officially licensed merchandise of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, with pre-orders set to open in March and run through April 1 at Bracer Guild. Orders for the new merchandise are expected to ship out between May and June during the first production wave. The merchandise designed in collaboration with Fluffy Animal and Shye from Studio Pom.

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in fall 2026. The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 ($64.99 for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition).

Players can transfer their save data from Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter to receive bonuses in Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, and more details about in-game features and a release date will be announced at a later date on the game’s official website.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body is Coming to Switch, PS4 and PS5

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The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body

PLAYISM and CAVYHOUSE have announced that coming-of-age adventure game The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on March 19.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body is available now for PC via Steam worldwide. Here’s an overview of the game, via PLAYISM:

About

“Is there a dead body who’d like to be buried in me?”

This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young boy who believes he’s an ancient Japanese tomb!

Key Features

      • Play as Kofun and go on an adventure to search for a dead body to bury in his body!
      • Complete tasks on your To-Do List to progress the story!
      • Interact with all sorts of things in your surroundings and collect Action Points!
      • Use Action Points to get new skills and hints for your adventure!

Characters

      • Kofun – A young boy who lives in Friendly Park. Believes he’s an ancient Japanese tomb. Thinks keyhole-shaped tombs are the coolest of them all.
      • Haniwa – A young funerary clay sculpture boy who’s always full of energy. He’s the one who first shows Kofun the outside world. Tends to get ahead of himself and act rashly.

Kofun grows throughout his journey as he gets to know all sorts of colorful characters.

Will he be able to find a dead body and become a proper tomb…?

Game Systems

In The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body, you will control the protagonist Kofun. The story begins when you explore the playground he lives in.

Kofun can obtain Action Points by doing all sorts of different things.

Once you’ve gotten some Action Points, you can use them to get new skills or hints to help you solve puzzles you encounter along the way. Kofun is always learning!

Progress through the story and show Kofun a whole world of new experiences!

Let’s head out on an adventure to search for a dead body!

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Releases on May 28

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Dragami Games has announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release on May 28 for $54.99. Players who already own Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP on Nintendo Switch may upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version for $9.99 with the Upgrade Pack. 

According to Dragami Games, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was delayed from its original March 26 release date due to the “need for significant updates.” The delay also meant that there’s a shift in release timing for updates. The game’s next update will feature the second winning entry from the Costume Design Contest, the “Die Hard Patriot” costume. The “Succubus Juliet” and “Kogal” costumes will be released at a later date.

The Switch 2 version of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP features major improvements in resolution, frame rate, and graphics quality compared to the Switch version. Nintendo Switch owners of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will be able to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version via an upgrade pack. In addition, the Nintendo Switch 2 version includes an exclusive “Gun Shooting Mode,” where players fend off against zombies with only ranged attacks.

Previously, Nada Holdings and Dragami Games teamed up to announce a new Lollipop Chainsaw game and anime were in the works. The development team of the new game involves key staff members that were part of the previous Lollipop Chainsaw game, and an official X (formerly Twitter) account for the upcoming project has been opened.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. 

Devil May Cry Season 2 Reveals New ‘Sneak Peek’ Trailer

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Devil May Cry Season 2 Sneak Peek

Netflix has released a new “Sneak Peek” trailer for Devil May Cry Season 2 ahead of the season’s premiere on May 12. The Devil May Cry Season 2 trailer highlights Dante with his signature Ebony and Ivory handguns. 

While waiting for the second season, fans can listen to the official Devil May Cry Season 1 soundtrack. The soundtrack features the previously released “Afterlife” track by Evanescence, along with hits from the 2000s and a “redacted” track by Green Day.

The Devil May Cry animated series premiered on April 3, 2025 on Netflix. Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin'” is the opening theme song. Studio Mir and Adi Shankar produced the eight-episode first season, and the series will have multiple seasons.

The Japanese cast for the Devil May Cry anime includes Toshiyuki Morikawa as Dante, Fumiko Orikasa as Lady, and Hiroaki Hirata as Vergil. The English cast is as follows:

  • Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante
  • Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady
  • Hoon Lee as White Rabbit
  • Kevin Conroy as VP Baines
  • Chris Coppola as Enzo

Previously, Capcom released the 2025 edition of its annual integrated report, confirming some plans about the company’s development projects and long-term goals. In the report, Capcom COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto confirmed that Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney are key IPs that will “expand” with new releases, remakes, and ports to new hardware—likely alluding to Nintendo Switch 2, for example. Capcom wants to grow these series, including Devil May Cry, into “core IPs” like Street Fighter and Monster Hunter.

Lastly, Devil May Cry 5 is available now on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Neverness to Everness Launches April 29 with Full Cross-Platform Support

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Neverness to Everness release date

Publisher Perfect World Games and developer Hotta Studio have announced that urban open-world RPG Neverness to Everness will launch on April 29 for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and PC. Neverness to Everness will support cross-platform play, and pre-registration is available now with various milestones to meet for rewards at launch. 

The pre-registration milestones offer the following rewards. 

  • 15 million pre-registrations: Beetle Coin x30,000
  • 20 million pre-registrations: Elite Hunter Guide x20
  • 25 million pre-registrations: Fabricated Dice x5
  • 30 million pre-registrations: Character – Haniel x1
  • 35 million pre-registrations: Fabricated Dice x15

What’s more, if the game’s official social media channels reach 5 million total followers globally, players will also receive the “Officer Whisker” glider livery.

Lastly, here’s an overview of Neverness to Everness, via PlayStation Store:

About Neverness to Everness

NTE is a supernatural open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio. The story begins in the city of Hethereau, where you play as the first “unlicensed” Anomaly Hunter. You will join the antique shop Eibon, which relies on taking on Anomaly commissions from the public to stay afloat. Alongside your diverse and extraordinary partners, you’ll explore various urban mysteries, experiencing an array of adventures filled with laughter and tears, and crafting your unique urban saga.

Strange City, Strange Adventures

Welcome to the first stop in your appraisal career—Hethereau, a bustling and open metropolis!

In the bustling Bureau of Anomaly Control hall, hopeful Oddities queue up for their resident permits, while at the train station, an Esper commuter snaps his fingers to clean his work suit in a hurry. On one side of the street, a chaotic chase after Danzaburou is unfolding, while at the other end, a vacationing silver-gloved Butler chats amiably with the owner of a second-hand electronics shop. Everywhere you look, there’s an abundance of intriguingly “abnormal” scenes!

Want to delve deeper into this world where humans and the supernatural coexist? Start your journey in Hethereau to witness, experience, and document it firsthand! The lively and quirky daily life here is a grand adventure in itself.

Interesting Stories, Lighthearted Connections

Today’s Top Story: Rumors swirl about a mysterious pawnshop that only appears on the night of the full moon each month. What will you pledge for your wish?

Breaking News: Taygedo’s romance crisis! Romance and impulsiveness, heartbreak and missed opportunities! Miss Tako, the object of a secret crush, is about to move away from Hethereau with her guarantor. How will the lovestruck otter convey his feelings before it’s too late?

Reliable Insider Info: The photo studio “Film Orbit Studio” has reopened! All members of the Eibon Antique Shop enjoy exclusive discounts!

Weather Update: The Anomaly Rainman is entering an active phase, so be sure to carry rain gear when you go out~

That’s all for today’s “10AM” broadcast. Stay tuned for mysterious Anomalies, unbreakable “Oaths,” and the ever-growing shadow of the colossal “Circle” organization, becoming clearer in the fragmented echoes of “Prophecies”…

Encounters and Bonds

Explore the mysterious shops in secluded alleys, meet the enigmatic shop owners, the high power level bodyguards, the “jack-of-all-trades” robotic butlers, the troublemakers who can’t stay out of problems, and the TV-headed repairmen with curious eating habits!

—As a member of Eibon, you’ll always have energetic companions on your lively adventures!
Expand your social map starting from the bustling Hankaku Street! Courageously meet more faction members and freely add them as “Bagel” friends!

From the harmonious neighborhood of street shops to the unique hunter organizations, countless tales await in the side stories, ready for you to gather friends and forge bonds far and wide!

Customize Your Urban Lifestyle

Freely explore your city, choosing familiar routines or daring to try new things!

Customize your car and speed through bustling streets to feel the city’s heartbeat, or take a ride on the Ghost Train to traverse Anomaly spaces and reach your destination in a flash.

In your downtime, will you visit the old shops on Hankaku Street to browse the secret seasonal goods, or will you purchase a cozy home and redecorate it to your liking?

Listen to your heart, follow your own pace, and immerse yourself in the vibrant city that embraces your trust, rewarding you with colorful, memorable days.

Dark Auction Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Releases on June 11

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Dark Auction Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Good Smile Company and IzanagiGames have announced mystery adventure game Dark Auction is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 11 with the title Dark Auction Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The digital edition costs 5,050 yen, the physical edition costs 6,040 yen, and an upgrade pack for Dark Auction Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be available for 100 yen.

Dark Auction is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam worldwide. Final Weapon reviewed Dark Auction and awarded it a 4/5 score, noting that it’s a “great mystery adventure game just short of being amazing. The story is captivating and explores trauma with a compelling cast of characters and a story full of intrigue and deception.”

Lastly, here’s an overview of Dark Auction, via the official Steam page:

A deep, compelling mystery adventure with a script and scenario written by Rika Suzuki, known for her brilliant work on Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Also featuring character design by Kohske, the author/illustrator of GANGSTA., and music by Monster Hunter composer, Yuko Komiyama.

      • Search freely within an ancient castle across a 3D map
      • Apply reason and analyze the possibilities using keywords found in word clouds
      • Join an auction where the truth is revealed about the past

Story

West Germany, 1981.

Eighteen-year-old Noah is haunted by the memory of his mother abandoning him at a very young age.

He lives with his father Leonardo, a failed writer and eccentric obsessed with researching “Dictator X.”

Though Noah wishes he would stop, Leonardo refuses to give up this strange pursuit, even as they struggle financially.

One day, an invitation arrives for an auction selling items connected to “Dictator X.”

Ignoring Noah’s protests, Leonardo sets off for the ancient castle where the auction is to be held, promising to tell Noah everything once he returns.

But Leonardo never comes home. With no way to contact him, Noah heads to the castle himself—only to witness something shocking.

Now trapped inside with the other guests, Noah is invited by the mysterious auctioneer to take part in the event himself.

Characters

      • Noah Crawford (VA. Kengo Kawanishi)
      • Leonard Crawford (VA. Rikiya Koyama)
      • Edgar Schulz (VA. Daisuke Namikawa)
      • Christoph Treheim von Berg (VA. Nobunaga Shimazaki)
      • Otto Klein (VA. Shunsuke Takeuchi)
      • Karla Becker (VA. Maaya Uchida)
      • Lorraine Klopp (VA. Yui Ishikawa)
      • Hell (VA. Akira Ishida)
      • Auctioneer (VA. Show Hayami)

Game Details

      • Title: Dark Auction
      • Genre: Mystery adventure
      • Development / marketing: IzanagiGames
      • Original story / scenario: Rika Suzuki (Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215)
      • Character design: Kohske (GANGSTA)
      • Soundtrack: Yuko Komiyama (Monster Hunter series), Tsukasa Masuko (Megami Tensei series) 
      • Copyright notice: ©IzanagiGames, Inc.

*This game tells the tale of a group of young people who resolve to strive for a peaceful future after learning of the past. While historical war-related recollections appear as motifs at times during the story, this game does not, in any way, seek to glorify or promote the crimes of war.

The Fox’s Way Home Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Launches on February 26

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The Fox's Way Home Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

BeXide has announced that escape adventure game The Fox’s Way Home is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on February 26. Titled The Fox’s Way Home Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, the upgraded version includes improved frame rates, higher resolution, and mouse controls with the right Joy-Con 2. Switch players can upgrade via the Upgrade Pack for $2.99. 

The Fox’s Way Home is currently available for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam with support for 11 language options, including English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Final Weapon reviewed the PC version of The Fox’s Way Home ahead of launch. The original soundtrack of The Fox’s Way Home is also streaming now. 

Here’s an overview of the previously released Nintendo Switch version, via BeXide:

Of Dance and Deception

The objective of the game is to detect strange phenomena within a dance. Meet the elusive and mysterious fox shrine maiden who declares that you must bear witness to all of the rituals she performs in order to return home.

Her dances must be completed eight times in a row, however a mysterious apparition will interfere with the ritual and attempt to tempt and deceive you by impersonating the fox maiden. Will you be able to tell the real from the fake and return to your original world?

The maiden is voiced by Uchida Maaya herself, known for voice roles in hit anime such as Bocchi the Rock and Urusei Yatsura.

The Nintendo Switch version allows players to see the fox shrine maiden in all her glory on a large TV screen or discreetly in handheld mode. Enjoy the game through a variety of different experiences!

Running With Scissors Reveals Psychological Horror FPS Game Flesh & Wire

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Flesh & Wire

POSTAL developer Running With Scissors has revealed Flesh & Wire, a new first-person shooter that “delves into the psychological horror roots of the POSTAL series.” Flesh & Wire will launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and GOG. 

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

Flesh & Wire is a first person shooter that delves into the psychological horror roots of the POSTAL series. Venture into this twisted reality as Angel, a hapless victim suddenly swept up in a fever dream of conspiracy and blood as she seeks answers and vengeance against the crazed gunman who changed her life forever.

Key Features

      • Wreak a bloody wrath with a brutal arsenal at your disposal, from conventional weaponry and explosives to improvised arms and unearthly tools. Summon the surreal powers of otherworldly artifacts to hasten the bloodshed.
      • Swiftly execute the oncoming assault of deadly military forces and shadowy agents, the onslaught of mysterious zealots at the outskirts of civilization, and the restless beckoning of dire beings from further beyond.
      • Systematically clear out the varied locales in your trek, from the familiar streets of home to the fringes of the city limits and onward reaching the desolate valleys and snow-topped mountains, all while experiencing grotesque visions blending memories and monsters into a warped world that a voice in the back of your mind dubs the Dreamscape.
      • Document the discoveries of new weapons, strange creatures, and more in the growing tome of gruesome knowledge that is the Journal. Search for secret messages and hidden recordings to piece together the truth behind the madness.
      • Return to the dark, primordial roots of the POSTAL series. The earth is hungry…

 

Tokyo Xtreme Racer PS5 Version, Update 1.3.0 and Original Soundtrack Now Available

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Tokyo Xtreme Racer PS5

Genki has released the PlayStation 5 version of Tokyo Xtreme Racer alongside update 1.3.0 for the existing PC (Steam) version. In addition, the Tokyo Xtreme Racer Original Soundtrack is now available on Steam for $24.99 and via streaming services. A disc version of the soundtrack will be released at a later date. 

In the meantime, read up on the patch notes for the latest Tokyo Xtreme Racer update (version 1.3.0):

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Update 1.3.0 Patch Notes

Changelog

Update released with new features and bug fixes.

Added Features

The following features have been added:

REPLAY

The long-awaited replay feature has been added.
To enable the replay feature, turn on “Save Replay” in OPTION.

Saved replay data can be viewed in the REPLAY THEATER on the REFERENCE screen.

Replay data is automatically saved to a “Temporary Files” for each battle.

However, there is a limit to the number of “Temporary Files” that can be saved,
so any data that exceeds the limit will be overwritten starting with the oldest.

If you want to keep any replay data, press the save button and move it from the “Temporary Files” to the “Saved Files”.

You can also mark your favorite replays with the ★FAVORITES button.

MUSIC SELECTION

Music selection function added.
Music selection can be done in the MUSIC SELECTION tab on the OPTION screen.

The changes will be made to three areas: GARAGE, FREE RUN, and BATTLE.

There are three ways to select music.

  • ORIGINAL…No changes
  • CUSTOM…Select the background music to play for each screen.
  • LIST… Play background music in the order of the playlist you set, regardless of the screen.

Along with the music selection function, we have added some new background music.
We have also added the original soundtracks from previous works that served as the basis for this arranged background music.

Please compare the difference between the arranged version and the original version.

New Vehicles

We have added three vehicles that were delayed due to various reasons.

  • MAZDA CX-3 X(DK5AW) ’15
  • HONDA Fit 1.5W(GD3) ’04
  • HONDA ACCORD Euro-R(CL7) ’02

In addition, we have added Other Car’s exclusive vehicles, which have been requested by many users, as user vehicles that users can purchase and drive.

  • TOYOTA TOWNACE VAN GL(KR52V) ’05
  • TOYOTA DYNA(XZU402) ’99

New languages

New languages ​​French and Spanish are now supported.

Various Adjustments

Various adjustments include:

NewGame+

  • When starting a New Game+, the total distance traveled will be carried over.

Custom Cars

  • Nitro can now be used on nitro-equipped custom cars.
  • Custom cars can now be sold.
  • Auras can now be equipped on custom cars.

In-Game UI

  • Music titles are now displayed when playing music.

REFERENCE

    • Conversations that can only be read when the rival has not yet been defeated can now be unlocked with CP.

OPTION

    • It is now possible to change the volume of only the vehicle engine sounds.

UI

    • When moving through a list with the cursor, the next item will scroll when you reach the end.

Bug Fixes

The following issues have been resolved:

Rivals

  • Fixed an issue where the leader would not appear depending on the order in which team members were defeated.
  • Fixed an issue with some Wanderers battle requirements.
  • Fixed cosmetic issues with some rival cars.

Vehicles

  • Fixed some vehicle model issues.

UI

  • Fixed some minor UI bugs.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer is available now for $49.99 on PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store and PC via Steam. The game’s first two collaboration DLC packs are available now featuring hololive VTuber Rindo Chihaya and NIJISANJI VTuber Meloco Kyoran.

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