Lily Fantasia Releases on July 10 for Nintendo Switch and Steam

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Saras Rajpal
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Lily Fantasia Releases on July 10 for Nintendo Switch and Steam

Wiseye Studio and Justdan International have announced that music-themed visual novel Lily Fantasia will release on July 10. It will release for both Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. 

Check out the trailer for Lily Fantasia below:

The Steam page describes Lily Fantasia as follows:

Welcome to Lily Fantasia, a brand-new rhythm adventure! Take up your magical piano and face your destiny!

Black and white notes dance across dynamic charts. Amid the ever-shifting visuals, listen closely to the rhythm, seize the beat, and strive for a flawless performance!

In the story, you play as Hiano Kenji, a talented but overlooked young pianist. To care for your seriously ill mother, you gave up your dream of becoming a concert pianist…But after meeting Lily, a mysterious vampire girl, you are drawn into a fateful journey to obtain the mythical panacea known as the Golden Apple. Play the magical piano and save your mother from the brink of death!

During the journey to obtain the Golden Apple, a variety of enemies will stand in your way. Don’t panic! Through the magical piano, you can hear the heartbeat rhythm of enemies just before they strike. Listen closely to their tempo and time your input—press the Deflect key at the perfect moment to block incoming attacks and counter your foes. Turn every clash into a performance, and fight with precision in a battle that flows like music.

Beyond its touching story and unique gameplay, the game features seven original story songs composed by renowned artists including 3R2, Cansol, DDD-Dice, PYKAMIA, and Sakuzyo. You won’t be disappointed—face a wide variety of enemies and fulfill your vow!

Be Missed and Remembered: The Letter from Mayoiga Releases on Steam on July 10

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Saras Rajpal
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Be Missed and Remembered: The Letter from Mayoiga Releases on Steam on July 10

NEKONEKO-SOFT and OVERLAP GAMES have announced that Be Missed and Remembered: The Letter from Mayoiga will release on PC via Steam on July 10. A demo is available now. 

Be Missed and Remembered: The Letter from Mayoiga is a visual novel that features Tomo Kataoka, the creator of the Narcissu series, as the lead writer. The Steam page describes the game as follows:

The setting is 50 years ago, 1972 (Showa 47). The protagonist, a high school student, is heading to his grandparents’ countryside home. A short trip taken during summer vacation, a yearly tradition. Spending time with his sister, peacefully interacting with the villagers, but…

“Do not enter the mountains. You will be cursed.” There seems to be such a legend in the village. People believed that monsters lived in the mountains, and if cursed, terrible things would happen. “The era of moon rockets — it’s completely unscientific.” The protagonist doesn’t believe it at all, but there’s another reason. He had actually seen the monster’s lair before. He knew it was just an old shrine.

Without hesitation, he set out again toward the forbidden place. Walking through the countless torii gates that stood exposed in the mountains, he finally saw the old shrine rising from the lake once more. Without hesitation, he entered the shrine, but then a strange question arose…Why hadn’t I entered here before? Having come this far, he should have gone inside, but for some reason, he couldn’t remember anything from that time.

“Looks like you’ve grown taller?” A voice rang out. He recognized the voice’s owner. More precisely, it was something he remembered once inside. “…How many years have passed since then?” “Five years and three days.” We met again, after 1827 days. Neither of us bothered to ask for names. We already knew each other. But this “knowing” wasn’t something guaranteed for the future…

UNDERGROUNDED Releases on July 3 for Steam

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Saras Rajpal
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UNDERGROUNDED Releases on July 3 for Steam

Game Studio Inc. and room6 have revealed that its puzzle adventure game, UNDERGROUNDED, will release for PC via Steam on July 3. A demo is available now. 

It will cost 2,480 yen and supports English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options. Further, the Steam page describes UNDERGROUNDED as follows:

Scott, a young man from Manhattan, finally pops the question to his girlfriend… who promptly says “no.” He’s so dejected that he accidentally drops the ring he used to propose into a storm drain.The ring keeps falling deeper and deeper underground. It falls into the sewers, then further down into… a movie theater? Wait, is that a jet plane? Why are we in the Old West now? What are cowboys doing underground??? Turns out that deep below Manhattan , there’s an underground dungeon where America’s past lives on! Will Scott be able to traverse it deep enough to find his ring?

Explore America’s history… turned into a dungeon! This weird dungeon is a collection of the culture and memories of decades past. The golden age of cinema, the space race, the Old West…If you want to take a taste of America’s past, UNDERGROUNDED will offer you a full-course dinner. So, what’s your favorite decade?

Do you think America’s history is too much for one shy Manhattan boy (or for an inexperienced gamer) to tackle on his own? Worry not! You have a great ally on your quest: a talkative, cheerful canary! If a puzzle has got you stumped, listen to your bird friend. He might just have the hint you need.

Scott isn’t the only one who found his way into the underground dungeon. A lot of different people who have lost something are there to find it too. Help them out and maybe, just maybe, that will help Scott’s life change for the better as well.

Right, I forgot to mention one thing. There are terrifying, powerful bosses waiting for you in the dungeon! But don’t despair: Scott has a mysterious power. If he finds a retro game cabinet and plays it, strange things happen in the world around him! Play several nostalgic homages to ’80s arcade masterpieces to find a way to defeat those bosses!

Deltarune Chapter 6 Aiming for 2027 Release

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Saras Rajpal
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Deltarune Chapter 6 Aiming for 2027 Release

In a new FAQ on Deltarune‘s Steam page, Toby Fox has revealed that he is aiming to release Deltarune Chapter 6 in 2027. The announcement comes just a few days after the release of Chapter 5. 

In response to the frequently-asked question of “…When’s Chapter 6?” Fox responds with, “We are aiming for a 2027 release! Meanwhile, we will be periodically releasing information on the development progress of the game.” Additionally, in a recent newsletter, Toby Fox offered more updates on the future of Deltarune:

Chapter 6 is developing well.

    • Cutscenes / NPC interactions: Making good progress.
    • Overworld gameplay: We’ve created all the basic gimmicks of the chapter. (Gimmick = climbing, puzzles, etc.) Now, we need to create a few more rooms utilizing these gimmicks.
    • Normal enemies & bullets: Mostly complete.
    • Boss & bullets: We are working on the bullets of the last battle of the chapter.

This Chapter is easier to make than the others, so the development is going quite fast.

This sounds crazy, but it’s not unrealistic that some staff members may start working on Chapter 7 before the end of the year.

It is unknown whether or not Deltarune Chapter 6 will release on its own, similarly to Chapter 5, or release alongside Chapter 7, similar to the release of Chapters 1-4. Toby Fox will likely reveal more details about the future of the series in the coming months. In the meantime, Deltarune Chapters 1-4 are available now for $24.99 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Mac. Chapter 5 is also available now, via a free update on all of the aforementioned platforms. 

Aoashi Season 2 Reveals New Main Visual and Theme Song Artists

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Soul Kiwami
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Aoashi Season 2

Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions has revealed the main key visual and theme song artists for Aoashi Season 2, the continuation of the TV anime adaptation of Yūgo Kobayashi’s Aoashi manga. Aoashi Season 2 will premiere on October 4 on the NHK Educational channel and run for 24 episodes in a 12-episode, split-cour format.

Rock band 10-FEET will perform the opening theme song for Aoashi Season 2, while singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi will perform the ending theme song. In addition, cast members Kouki Osuzu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, and Yuichiro Umehara shared one-line comments regarding their roles in the anime.

  • Kouki Osuzu (Ashito Aoi): “Soccer at a level even closer to the pros!!”
  • Shunsuke Takeuchi (Nagisa Akutsu): “Keep your eyes on that slick buzz cut!!”
  • Yuichiro Umehara (Haruhisa Kuribayashi): “Anguish.”

“AOASHI Panel: Changing the Game of Sports Anime!” will be held at Anime Expo 2026 on July 3 at 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. PT in Room 408AB of the Los Angeles Convention Center. During the panel, series producer Junichi Katsutani will go behind the scenes and share the world-first glimpse at advance Aoashi Season 2 footage. The panel will be hosted by anime YouTuber and Trash Taste podcast co-host Gigguk, and he will be joined by anime and manga content creator Jay D. Legend. Fans can also expect on-stage segments, giveaways, prizes, and a special announcement.

The staff and cast of the anime include:

Staff

  • Original Work: Based on the original graphic novel “Aoashi” by Yugo KOBAYASHI, published
    by Shogakukan Inc.
  • Director: Kazuki Yokoyama
  • Series Composition: Masahiro Yokotani
  • Character Design: Manabu Nakatake, Asami Taguchi, Junko Yamanaka
  • Sound Director: Shoji Hata
  • Music: Masaru Yokoyama
  • Animation Production: TMS Entertainment

Voice Cast

  • Ashito Aoi: Kouki Osuzu
  • Eisaku Otomo: Tatsumaru Tachibana
  • Soichiro Tachibana: Seiichiro Yamashita
  • Keiji Togashi: Taku Yashiro
  • Kampei Kuroda: Shun Horie
  • Martis Jun Asari: Wataru Kato
  • Yuma Motoki: Junya Enoki
  • Ryuichi Takeshima: Kentaro Kumagai
  • Nagisa Akutsu: Shunsuke Takeuchi
  • Haruhisa Kuribayashi: Yuichiro Umehara
  • Taira Nakamura: Kensho Ono
  • Yoichi Kiriki: Koki Uchiyama
  • Eita Takasugi: Makoto Furukawa
  • Kenta Yoshitsune: Kazuyuki Okitsu
  • Enshin Akiyama: Hiromichi Tezuka
  • Hana Ichijo: Maki Kawase
  • Anri Kaido: Reina Ueda
  • Tatsuya Fukuda: Chikahiro Kobayashi
  • Nozomi Date: Hiroki Yasumoto

Based on an original story concept by Naohiko Ueno, Kobayashi launched the Aoashi manga in Weekly Big Comic Spirits in January 2015. A total of 40 volumes has been released.

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!

Kagurabachi Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll

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Soul Kiwami
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Kagurabachi

Crunchyroll has announced that the upcoming Kagurabachi anime series will be streaming on the platform when the series premieres in April 2027. The Kagurabachi anime will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan, Mainland China, North Korea and South Korea.

In addition, it was announced that Katsuyuki Konishi has joined the cast as Togo Shiba.

Kagurabachi Togo Shiba
©Takeru Hokazono/SHUEISHA,Project Kagurabachi

The series stars Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira and Tomokazu Seki as Kunishige Rokuhira. Tetsuya Takeuchi directs the Kagurabachi anime at studio Cypic, and Keigo Sasaki handles the character design. Shochiku and CyberAgent are on the production committee.

Before the premiere, the Kagurabachi Anime World Tour will kick off with an exclusive preview of the first 20 minutes of episode 1 at Anime Expo 2026. Preview screenings will also be held at Anime NYC 2026, Japan Expo Paris, and AnimagiC in “Part 1” of the Kagurabachi Anime World Tour. Fans can also expect special panel sessions with the staff and Kimura. 

Takeru Hokazono first released the Kagurabachi manga in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in September 2023. Shueisha published the manga’s 11th compiled volume in Japan on May 1. The manga has enjoyed massive success and has 4 million copies in circulation.

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!

Suikoden Live Broadcast Announced for July 1

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Soul Kiwami
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Konami has announced that a Suikoden Live broadcast will be held on July 1 at 4:00 a.m. PT / 7:00 a.m. ET on YouTube. The July 1 Suikoden Live broadcast will be an hour long and feature the latest news and updates for the Suikoden STAR LEAP mobile game. Voice actors Mikoi Sasaki, Aimi, and Ayasa Itou will be present as guests. 

Previously, Konami shared an update regarding the staggered release schedule for Suikoden STAR LEAP. Gamers in Japan will see the release of Suikoden STAR LEAP first on Android and iOS, followed by a worldwide launch on mobile and a subsequent release on Steam. A release date was not announced yet.

Suikoden: Star Leap is coming soon to Android, iOS, and PC via Steam, and it will feature gacha elements and events. However, the new title retains the Suikoden franchise’s signature combat system. Out of 108 stars, players can assemble a “dream team” of their favorite Suikoden heroes for battle.

Fans can catch up with the Suikoden Star Leap: Trails of the Stars manga, which is being serialized in English on Kadokawa’s Comic Walker website. Shimizu previously worked on the Suikoden III manga, and she is also working on the ongoing The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei manga series.

The Suikoden: The Anime series will also premiere in October 2026. Yūzō Satō directs the anime at Konami animation. NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan anime and music production department member Ryō Hino is the anime’s producer and production manager. Michihiro Tsuchiya oversees the series scripts.

Silent Hill f Releases Free FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Costume DLC

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Soul Kiwami
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Silent Hill f x Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly DLC

Konami has released the free “Crimson Butterfly” DLC costume for Silent Hill f in collaboration with Koei Tecmo’s FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. Players can equip the Crimson Butterfly costume on Hinako by accessing a Hokora in the Silent Hill f and selecting Change Costume from the menu. The FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE costume DLC is available to all players who own Silent Hill f, and patch 1.20 or later is required to use the costume.

Similarly, a free Silent Hill f costume DLC is already available now for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. The free DLC adds the Navy Sailor School Uniform, allowing players to change protagonist Mio’s appearance to that of Hinako. The DLC also brough the Fox Mask accessory for Mio and Mayu.

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE launched on March 12 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game is a full remake of the second installment in the FATAL FRAME (PROJECT ZERO) series, following the story of twin sisters Mio and Mayu. The two sisters reach an abandoned village infested with wraiths, and the only way to survive is through the use of Camera Obscura. 

Silent Hill f is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows, and GOG. Since launch, the game has already received an official novelization by author Shiro Kuro in Japan, and a new manga is in the works. The staff of Silent Hill f includes producer Motoi Okamoto, scriptwriter Ryukishi07, composers Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage, and character and creature designer kera. Suzie Yeung stars as Hinako in the English dub. 

Final Weapon previously reviewed Silent Hill f and gave it a 4.5 out of 5 score, noting that the game’s story is “told wonderfully and manages to convey its themes with the right amount of care, thanks to some great writing and the arc of its protagonist, Shimizu Hinako. Further, the combat-focused gameplay turned out to be surprisingly addictive, while still managing to be tense thanks to some great monster designs.”

Persona 3 Reload Surpasses 3 Million Copies Sold

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Soul Kiwami
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SEGA and ATLUS have announced that Persona 3 Reload surpassed 3 million copies sold worldwide. To celebrate 3 million copies sold, Persona 3 Reload is discounted through July 9 on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam.

Persona 3 Reload initially released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on February 2, 2024. In October 2025, Persona 3 Reload launched for Nintendo Switch 2.

Lastly, the Steam page describes Persona 3 Reload as follows:

Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever.

Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era.

Key Features:

 

 

      • Experience the pivotal game of the Persona series faithfully remade with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, and signature stylish UI.
      • Fully immerse yourself in an emotional, gripping journey with new scenes, character interactions, and additional voiceover.
      • Choose how to meaningfully spend each day through various activities, from exploring the Port Island to forging genuine bonds with beloved characters.
      • Build and command your optimal team to take down otherworldly Shadows and climb closer to the truth.

The Fledgling Demon Lord’s Starter Shop Manga Gets Anime Adaptation in January 2027

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Douglas
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The Fledgling Demon Lord's Starter Shop

A new official website was opened to announce that Makoto Morishita’s The Fledgling Demon Lord’s Starter Shop (Sudachi no Maōjō) manga will be getting an anime adaptation in January 2027. The website revealed a teaser video, key visual and the cast and staff members.

©森下真・講談社／「すだちの魔王城」製作委員会

To celebrate the announcement, Morishita also drew an illustration:

©森下真・講談社／「すだちの魔王城」製作委員会

The cast members for the anime include Reiji Kawashima as Murabito (Villager) and Rumi Ōkubo as Mao. Jun Hira is directing the anime at project No.9. Keiichirō Ōchi is handling the series scripts, and Katsuyuki Sato is designing the characters.

Additional staff members include:

  • Prop Design: Recommendation, Inc.
  • Color Design: Miyuki Satō
  • Art Director/Art Setting: Hisato Shioda
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Yūta Katayama
  • Editing: Akari Saitō
  • Sound Director: Noboru Haraguchi
  • Sound Production: Bit Grooove Promotion
  • Music: Takurō Iga
  • Music Production: Avex Pictures
  • Animation Producer: Tomoji Kojiya

Morishita first launched the manga in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Magazine in October 2021, and Kodansha publishes the series in English. Kodansha shipped the 12th compiled book volume on January 16.

Lastly here’s an overview of the manga, via Kodansha:

After the hero defeated the demon lord, the world is finally at peace… leaving the young Villager of Beginnerville in a bind! Without a demon lord to defeat, people have no need for potions and items…leaving Villager’s item shop, The Nest, empty and lifeless. At this rate, Villager might have to close The Nest…! But then suddenly a mysterious girl appears and everything changes…

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