Dragon Ball New Game Project AGE 1000 Revealed

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Dragon Ball New Game Project AGE 1000

Bandai Namco has announced Dragon Ball New Game Project AGE 1000, a new game that’s set to release in 2027. Dragon Ball New Game Project AGE 1000 will feature all-new original characters, along with those created and depicted by manga authors Akira Toriyama and Toyotarou. Toriyama was involved in the game’s development for six to seven years before his passing, and new details will be revealed at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026. 

What’s more, the Dragon Ball Super anime will return in Dragon Ball Super The Galactic Patrol. Dragon Ball Super The Galactic Patrol will cover the events of the manga’s Moro arc, after much anticipation from fans. Before the reveal, a new trailer celebrating Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary was released with music by renowned composer Hans Zimmer.

The Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI event is being held on January 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. JST to 6:30 p.m. JST at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. During the event, Bandai Namco, Toei Animation, and Shueisha will make major announcements regarding the long-running franchise.

Further, the results of the first-ever Dragon Ball The One Worldwide Character Popularity Poll were revealed, narrowing down the top 21 of 212 characters. Goku took the #1 spot of the Dragon Ball The One Worldwide Character Popularity Poll. Previously, fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite Dragon Ball characters on the poll’s official website over the course of four stages.

Fans can catch up on all 20 episodes of the Dragon Ball Daima anime series, which are streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix with English subs and dubs. Lastly, the English dub for the anime is streaming in North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Dragon Ball Super The Galactic Patrol Anime is in Production

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Dragon Ball Super The Galactic Patrol

Toei Animation and Shueisha have announced that the Dragon Ball Super anime will return in Dragon Ball Super The Galactic Patrol. Dragon Ball Super The Galactic Patrol will cover the events of the manga’s Moro arc, after much anticipation from fans. Before the reveal, a new trailer celebrating Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary was released with music by renowned composer Hans Zimmer.

Here’s a description of the anime, via the official Dragon Ball website:

This will be the story following the “Universe Survival Arc” of the anime Dragon Ball Super, which aired between 2015 and 2018. It also appears in the manga Dragon Ball as the “Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc.” The main character, Son Goku, and Vegeta, work together with the members of the Galactic Patrol, the peacekeepers of the galaxy, to begin a SUPER scale battle against a new enemy, “Planet-Eater” Moro!
Dragon Ball Super The Galactic Patrol key visual
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The Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI event is being held on January 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. JST to 6:30 p.m. JST at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. During the event, Bandai Namco, Toei Animation, and Shueisha will make major announcements regarding the long-running franchise. A special “Genkida Stage” panel will be held featuring Masako Nozawa, the iconic voice of Goku. In fact, Bandai Namco has already confirmed that a new Dragon Ball game project will be revealed at Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI.

Further, the results of the first-ever Dragon Ball The One Worldwide Character Popularity Poll were revealed, narrowing down the top 21 of 212 characters. Goku took the #1 spot of the Dragon Ball The One Worldwide Character Popularity Poll. Previously, fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite Dragon Ball characters on the poll’s official website over the course of four stages.

Fans can catch up on all 20 episodes of the Dragon Ball Daima anime series, which are streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix with English subs and dubs. Lastly, the English dub for the anime is streaming in North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Click Me All Over Manga is Getting an Anime Series

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Click Me All Over anime

Suiseisha has announced that a TV anime adaptation of Okumaro’s Click Me All Over (Mouse Cursor de Genjitsu o Sōsa Dekiru Yō ni Natta node, Onna no Ko o Ippai Click Shima~su) manga is in the works. The Click Me All Over anime series will be a part of the AnimeFesta programming block in Japan, and it’s likely that the series could make its way to OceanVeil, where various AnimeFesta series stream in English.

Okumaro began serializing the manga on the ComicFesta service in March 2024. Suiseisha will publish the third compiled book volume on April 17. Book Walker Global and Coolmic are releasing the manga in English.

Lastly, Book Walker describes the series as follows:

What if you could actually use a mouse cursor in real life? Takumi, the nerdy outcast, harbors unrequited feelings for his first love, Mone, who treats him with disdain. During computer class, Takumi discovers that his mouse cursor extends beyond the screen and into the physical world…?! With this newfound power visible only to him, Takumi sees an opportunity for mischief. He uses the cursor to get revenge on Mone, clicking on sensitive areas and reveling in her reactions. But when an “Intercourse” button appears unexpectedly, Takumi is thrust into a reality he never imagined possible…”Intercourse”?! Could this really be…?!

Needy Streamer Overload Anime Gets New Trailer Ahead of Theatrical Screenings in Japan

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Needy Streamer Overload anime theatrical screenings

Aniplex has released a new trailer for the theatrical screenings of the TV anime adaptation of WSS playground and Xemono’s Needy Streamer Overload game, titled Needy Girl Overdose -Overture-. The Needy Streamer Overload anime screenings will begin on March 6 at Theatre Shinjuku in Tokyo and Theatre Umeda in Osaka, one month ahead of the April 2026 premiere. 

Masaoki Nakajima directs the anime at Yostar Pictures. Needy Streamer Overload scenario writer nyalra is credited for the original idea, scenario, and supervision. Ohisashiburi is credited for the original character design, and Kenji Saikai, Akari Takei, and Umito Shimizu are the main character designers.

Additional staff members include:

  • Art Director: Ryūta Hayashi
  • 3DCG Artists: Kaoru Marumoto, Yume Sakai, Daisuke Katano
  • Color Setting: Naoto Kondō
  • 3DCG Animation Production: CHOTOTU
  • Visual Effects Design: Tailor Animation
  • Editing: Keisuke Yanagi, ACE
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Jiann Horng Wu
  • Music: Aiobahn +81, Sasuke Haraguchi, DÉ DÉ MOUSE
  • Sound Director: Fumiyuki Go
  • Sound Effects: Rei Ueno
  • Sound Production: Bit Grooove Promotion
  • Production Supervision: Ryōsuke Inagaki
  • Original Work: WSS playground

The cast members of in-story girl group Karamazov include:

  • Rina Kawaguchi as Purple Lollipop
  • Satsuki Shiina as Michika Gokubara
  • Seena Hoshiki as Nechika-sama
Needy Streamer Overload third key visual
©WSS playground / NEEDY GIRL PROJECT

Previously, publisher WSS Playground released spinoff typing game Needy Streamer Overload: Typing of The Net for PC via Steam. Additionally, a Needy Streamer Overload Digital Deluxe Edition “Internet Angel Pack” was released featuring both games, a digital artbook, two soundtracks, and access to the spinoff Petit Game Collection Vol. 1.

Lastly, Needy Streamer Overload is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam worldwide.

Dragon Ball The One Worldwide Character Popularity Poll Results Revealed

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Dragon Ball Worldwide Character Popularity Poll Final Results

Shueisha has revealed the results of the first-ever Dragon Ball The One Worldwide Character Popularity Poll, narrowing down the top 21 of 212 characters. Goku took the #1 spot of the Dragon Ball The One Worldwide Character Popularity Poll.

Here are the results of the poll:

  1. Goku
  2. Vegeta
  3. Gohan
  4. Piccolo
  5. Vegito
  6. Trunks (Teen)
  7. Bardock
  8. Android 18
  9. Cell
  10. Frieza
  11. Krillin
  12. Yamcha
  13. Bulma
  14. Tenshinhan
  15. Bulma’s Family Cat
  16. Goten
  17. Chichi
  18. Android 17
  19. Lunch
  20. Videl
  21. Raditz

Fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite Dragon Ball characters on the poll’s official website over the course of four stages.

The Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI event will be held on January 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. JST to 6:30 p.m. JST at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. During the event, Bandai Namco, Toei Animation, and Shueisha will make major announcements regarding the long-running franchise.

A special “Genkida Stage” panel will be held featuring Masako Nozawa, the iconic voice of Goku, and it will be where some of the big announcements will take place. In fact, Bandai Namco has already confirmed that a new Dragon Ball game project will be revealed at Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI.

Before a new anime announcement possibly happens, fans can catch up on all 20 episodes of the Dragon Ball Daima anime series, which are streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix with English subs and dubs. Lastly, the English dub for the anime is streaming in North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Mahou Arms Leaves Early Access on April 27

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Saras Rajpal
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Mahou Arms Leaves Early Access on April 27

Publisher Sekai Project and developer Dischan Media have announced that Mahou Arms will leave early access and fully release on April 27. The game will be available on PC via Seam for $39.99. 

The game initially released on Steam Early Access in 2020 for $29.99. The price change will go into effect on March 27, so those who have not bought the game yet can still purchase it for the original price until then. Additionally, the developers are considering adding free costumes for Amelia and Susan as a reward to early access players. It is unknown if the game will release for other platforms at a later date. 

Lastly, Mahou Arms is available to purchase now on Steam. The store page describes it as follows:

Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.

The human race is on the brink of total subjugation by the alien force known as the ‘Locks. GARDA, a global paramilitary organization has finally discovered the means to fight back: magical girls.

You are a commander at GARDA. You must lead your small, ragtag group toward victory at all costs. Get to know your newly recruited “soldiers” and take direct control on the battlefield to reclaim Earth. Good luck, commander.

Features

    • Smooth Character Action Combat – Control a magical girl and fight with a variety of moves to take out your opponents!

    • A Gripping Story – Follow the struggle of GARDA and get to know the magical girls you command, along with a number of other characters!

    • Two Playable Magical Girls – Experience their unique movesets and playstyles!

    • Side Quests and Alternative Gameplay – Accept and complete side quests and enjoy a variety of different minigames (cyberspace battles, drone racing, and rail shooting (COMING SOON)

    • Exciting Boss Battles – Fight unique bosses with interesting backstories! One boss battle currently available with more to come.

Himitsu no AiPri Film Reveals Theme Song in New Trailer

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Himitsu no AiPri

The staff of the upcoming Himitsu no AiPri film, titled Eiga Himitsu no AiPri Mankai Bazulium Live!, has revealed its theme song via a new trailer. It will premiere in theaters on March 13. 

Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu will perform the theme song for the upcoming Himitsu no AiPri film, titled “Kaika Sengen! (Blooming Declaration!). The story features the Ring Princess inviting everyone to participate in a “Spring Float Race.” However, an incident soon occurs during the contest. Additionally, the film is concerned to have a concert segment. The staff of Eiga Himitsu no AiPri Mankai Bazulium Live! is as follows:

  • Director: Kentaro Yamaguchi
  • Chief Directors: Nam Sung Min, An Jae Ho, Oh Seon Gyeong, Choi Gyeong Won
  • Script: Gigaemon Ichikawa
  • Script Cooperation: Jun’ichi Fujisaku
  • Original Character Design: Hiromi Nashimoto (syn Sophia)
  • Character Design: Yuki Nagano
  • CG Director: Satoshi Yanagawa
  • Music: Izumi Mori (bransic)
  • Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma

Check out the new trailer for the movie below:

Last year, Himitsu no AiPri season 2 premiered on April 6. The season is titled Himitsu no AiPri: Ring-hen, or Ring Arc. The anime stars Eri Kitamura as Ring Clover, Rio Tsuchiya as Julia Igarashi, Rina Kawaguchi as Elle Rokudō, Tatsuyuki Kobayashi as Subaru Nanaura, Kirara Oomori as Otome Nanaura, Momoka Terasawa as Vivi Hachioji, and Nagisa Saitō as Wako Sensei. 

The PriPara franchise, also known as Pretty Series, is an ongoing franchise that focuses on a virtual world where people can turn into their idol alter-ego. The most recent game in the franchise, Idolland PriPara, is available now on iOS and Android. One of the anime adaptations of the PriPara franchise, titled Idol Time Pripara, is available now on Crunchyroll. PriPara will reveal more details about the next project in the franchise, titled Onegai AiPri, on February 28. 

Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI Event Schedule, Livestream and What to Expect

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The Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI event will reveal the future of Akira Toriyama’s iconic Dragon Ball series, and its bound to bring more than just announcements in the anime world. Final Weapon has everything you need to know about Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI, including the event’s schedule, where you can watch its livestream, and what Dragon Ball fans should expect from the event.

Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball at the the Makuhari Messe venue in Chiba, Japan on January 25 at 9:00 a.m. JST to 6:30 p.m. JST. Fortunately, you don’t have to be in Japan to see the announcements and excitement for the series unfold. Bandai Namco, Toei Animation, and Shueisha will have anime and game-related announcements to make, and fans around the world will be able to watch. 

Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI Schedule and Where to Watch Livestream

Fans can watch the Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI livestream on Toei Animation’s official YouTube channel on January 24 at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST. The livestream will be available in English and Japanese.

Here’s the schedule for Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI, via the event’s official website (all times in JST, subject to change):

  • 10:00 to 10:45 – New Developments Super Announcement! Genkida Stage Part 1 with Masako Nozawa and executive producer Akio Iyoku
  • 11:00 to 11:30 – Genkida Stage+: New Game Super Announcement Stage!
  • 13:00 to 13:30 – New Developments Super Announcement! Genkida Stage Part 2
  • 14:00 to 14:45 – Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle / Dragon Ball Legends / DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Stage
  • 15:15 to 16:05 – Dragon Ball Card Game: Fusion World / Dragon Ball: Super Divers Stage
  • 16:40 to 17:00 – Weekly Dragon Ball News: Genkidamatsuri Edition
  • 17:30 to 18:00 – Genkidamatsuri Special Live Stage with artist Hironobu Kageyama, Masako Nozawa and Akio Iyoku

What to Expect from Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI

The Dragon Ball GENKIDAMATSURI event will have major announcements for the Dragon Ball series, with one being confirmed to be a brand-new game announcement from Bandai Namco. New updates for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Dragon Ball FighterZ also seem likely due to confirmed and upcoming DLC for both games. Announcements regarding the future of the Dragon Ball anime series are also expected to be made. 

Girls Band Cry is Getting a Manga Adaptation on January 30

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Girls Band Cry

Toei Animation has announced that the Girls Band Cry anime series is being adapted into a manga by Iseebi Boil in the web manga Comic Ride and RaiComi website on January 30. New chapters of the Girls Band Cry manga will be released weekly on Fridays. 

Girls Band Cry manga
© Toei Animation

Further, a Girls Band Cry webtoon is being produced by webtoon production company and publisher A.Tempo Media. The Girls Band Cry webtoon aims to introduce the series to more audiences around the world. 

Previously, Toei Animation released the second Girls Band Cry compilation film, titled Girls Band Cry: Naa, Mirai. (Hey, Future.), in theaters in Japan on November 14, 2025. TOGENASHI TOGEARI performed the film’s theme song “Arrow.”

Returning cast members for the film include: 

  • RINA as Nina Iseri
  • Yuri as Momoka Kawaragi
  • Mirei as Subaru Awa
  • Natsu as Tomo Ebizuka
  • Syuri as Rupa

Kazuo Sakai directed the compilation movies at Toei Animation, with Jukki Hanada handling series compositions. What’s more, Nari Teshima is the character designer, and Daiki Nakazawa and Jae Hoon Jung are the CGI directors. Kenji Tamai was the composer, and Yūsuke Tanaka was credited for the background music.

During Tokyo Game Show 2025, Toei Animation and developer Donuts revealed Girls Band Cry First Riff, a brand-new Girls Band Cry game adaptation. What’s more, a new Girls Band Cry anime movie is currently in the works. 

The Girls Band Cry anime premiered on April 5, 2024 in Japan. The English release followed up in August 2024 digitally in North America, and Crunchyroll is streaming all 13 episodes.

Girls Band Cry 2D platforming game Momoka (o) Wasshoi (Momoka Heave-Ho) launched on September 28, 2025 for PC via Steam. The new Girls Band Cry game may be purchased in any region, but the game does not support English.

Warframe is Coming to Android on February 18, Q1 2026 for Switch 2

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Warframe Switch 2

Digital Extremes has announced the Android version of Warframe will launch on February 18, followed by the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Q1 2026. The Android version of Warframe will feature cross play and cross saves, and players in Canada can get an early look via the soft launch on February 11. 

Accompanying the Android version is a login event through March 4 featuring Cumulus Collection, which includes special weapon and armor cosmetics and resource boosters. Warframe is compatible with Android devices running 64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor, Android OS 12.0 or higher, and a minimum RAM of 4GB.’

This March, Digital Extreme will release “The Shadowgrapher,” a new Warframe update that lets players return to the ruins of the Vesper Relay and discover “the stained story of a lost Archimedean.” The update will also introduce the new Follie Warframe, a new game mode, graphical improvements, and the ability to replay The Old Peace Quest. More details will be revealed in the February Devstream. 

Warframe for Nintendo Switch 2 will follow up before the end of Q1 2026. The Switch 2 version features mouse controls for menu navigation and combat, and the game will run at a locked 60 FPS at 1080p across handheld and docked modes with improved load times, textures, and shader quality. 

PAX East 2026 attendees can look forward to the Warframe Main Stage panel on Saturday, March 28. There will also be a TennoVIP event celebrating Warframe’s 13th anniversary on Friday, March 27, in Boston, MA, with signings, giveaways, and more.

TennoCon, the annual celebration of all things Warframe and Soulframe, will return to Digital Extremes’ hometown of London, Ontario, July 10-11, 2026. The TennoConcert will also return to celebrate more than a decade of Warframe music.

Warframe is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

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