Sgt. Frog is Getting a New TV Anime in Fall 2026

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A new Sgt. Frog anime series, titled Kerokero Gunsō ☆, will premiere in fall 2026 with a brand-new cast. The existing cast of Sgt. Frog will still star in the the 20th anniversary Sgt. Frog anime film, which opens next summer in theaters in Japan.

Sgt. Frog anime key visual
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The upcoming Sgt. Frog 20th anniversary anime film is titled Gekijōban ☆ Keroro Gunsō Fukkatsu Shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō no Kiki de Arimasu! (Sgt. Frog the Movie: The Earth is in Mortal Peril as Soon as We Come Back!). Soshina and ano perform the film’s theme song, titled “Mata Kaettekita KERO! to MARCH.”

The staff of the movie includes:

  • Supervising Director/Scriptwriter: Yūichi Fukuda
  • Director: Fumitoshi Oizaki
  • Character Designer: Satoshi Koike

Sunrise’s anime based on the manga of the same name initially ran from 2004 to 2011. It spawned five feature films and two seasons, the latter of which released on DVD via Funimation. Discotek licensed the series and started re-releasing it on Blu-ray in 2021.

The anime is available to watch via Crunchyroll, which describes it as follows:

Keroro is Sergeant Frog – the leader of a platoon of warriors sent to conquer planet Earth. But when the amphibious invaders discovered how much humans enjoy dissecting their comrades, the troops were scattered, the mission was aborted, and Keroro was abandoned.

Now, this once proud soldier spends more time wielding a vacuum than he does the weapons of war. It’s a far cry from the glory of battle, but hey, at least he’s got his own room. And though the invasion may have slowed to a hop, Sergeant Frog still occasionally yearns to overcome his karaoke addiction and reassemble his troops.

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Promo Video Focuses on Noa

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Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe anime film

Bandai Namco Filmworks has revealed a new promotional video for the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe anime film to highlight Noa, titled “The Life of Hathaway Noa.” The promo video for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe “connects the past and present” of Noa’s life.

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe will premiere on January 30, 2026 across 365 theaters in Japan, with North American screenings to follow. The first Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway film will be re-cut into four episodes, which will begin broadcasting weekly on Nippon TV’s AnichU programming block starting January 6.

SennaRin performs the insert song “ENDROLL” with Yōhei Kawakami of Alexandros. SennaRin and Hiroyuki Sawano will release the new album LOSTandFOUND on February 4 with new songs that will be featured in the new movie.

In addition, the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway “THE SOUND OF U.C.0105” event will be held at the Tokyo International Forum from March 7 to March 8, 2026, with live performances from Hiroyuki Sawano. Ticket applications are available now at the event’s official website.

The cast members of the sequel include:

  • Hiroshi Shirokuma as Brinks Wedge
  • Anna Nagase as Julia Suga
  • Mahana Yamasaki as Hala Morley
  • Hinata Satō as Betchy
  • Kazuki Kyan as Rod Hein
  • Taiki Yamashita as Lowaist Heinrich
  • Shinya Takahashi as Chartchai Coleman
  • Noriaki Kanze as Josef Cedi
  • Shūichi Uchida as Ridorick
  • Hayato Inomata as Vilantes Suecken
  • Taihi Kimura as Drab Liddo

The main cast and a majority of the first film’s staff returns. Yuichi Kuboki joins Takako Suzuki as color key artists. Yoshinori Sayama is credited for display designs, Yoshihisa Ōyama is the new compositing director of photography, and Manabu Kamitōno directs the visual effects.

CRKD Reveals Nitro Deck 2 Fusion and Pal Grey Limited Edition for Switch and Switch 2

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CRKD Nitro Deck 2 Fusion Pal Grey

CRKD is back to reveal the new Fusion and Pal Grey Limited Edition variants of the Nitro Deck 2 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and pre-orders now available ahead of shipping in spring 2026. As previously announced, Nitro Deck 2 builds on its predecessor with a number of requested improvements and backwards compatibility with the original Switch and Switch OLED.

In collaboration with Limited Run Games, the new Nitro Deck 2 Fusion Limited Edition features a half Glacier Blue and half Atomic Purple split design, invoking nostalgia for classic Nintendo consoles and the iconic colorways of the original Nitro Deck. Pre-orders are available now for $99.99 through March 29, 2026, exclusively through Limited Run Games and crkd.gg. The item will be vaulted once the pre-order window closes, so fans who are interested should act fast.

The Nitro Deck 2 Pal Grey Limited Edition features a retro-inspired design, and fans can heighten their gaming experience with the new Pal Stick Top 8 Pack, Pal D-Pad 4 Pack, and carry case (sold separately). Pre-orders are available now for $99.99 at crkd.gg, and as an added bonus, all Nitro Deck 2 pre-orders include an exclusive Nitro Deck 2 branded microfiber string bag and a Nitro Deck 2 Early Supporter Collector’s Pin at no additional cost.

CRKD revealed the initial Nitro Deck 2 lineup after The Game Awards 2025. The new peripheral features improved ergonomics and zero stick drift with the new CaptiStick Technology. Instead of sliding into the shell, the Switch or Switch 2 can be set in place with a retractable locking mechanism that ensures a secure fit for a flexible, future-ready experience. What’s more, Bluetooth functionality lets players use the Nitro Deck 2 for Switch, Switch 2, PC, mobile, and Smart TV.

Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Anime Reveals New Trailer and Cast Members

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Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers anime

A new trailer for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the sequel to the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers anime series, has been released. Several new cast members for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers were revealed to preview the “Ten Braves” who serve Demon Realm Emperor Ramaga.

The new cast members include:

  • Kenichi Suzumura as Nezu
  • Chiharu Sawashiro as Anayama
  • Ryōta Takeuchi as Unno
  • Daichi Endō as Kakei
  • Toshiki Kumagai as Mochizuki

The Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers anime will begin airing on January 6 at 11:30 p.m. JST (9:30 a.m. EST) on Tokyo MX, followed by streaming services like U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and d Anime Store at 24:00 JST. 

rock band blank paper performs the opening theme song “YOAKE (Dawn),” and ONE OR EIGHT performs the ending theme song “POWER.”

The Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers cast includes:

  • Hiiro Ishibashi as Gai
  • Kentarō Kumagai as Shion Ishida/Senkō no Shion
  • Shunsuke Takeuchi as Yamato Hōjō/Kōya no Yamato
  • Junya Enoki as Kaito Uesugi/Sōkyū no Kaito
  • Ayumu Murase as Musashi Hōjō/Suiren no Musashi
  • Lynn as Mirei Aragaki
  • Katsuyuki Konishi as Ramaga
  • Takuya Satō as Sasuke
  • Kōsuke Toriumi as Saizō
  • Takuma Terashima as Kamanosuke
  • Tomokazu Sugita as Seikai Nyūdō
  • Kōhei Amasaki as Isa Nyūdō

Yōichi Fujita, known for his work on Gintama, is directing the new anime at Sunrise. Shōgo Mutō is handling the series scripts. The character designers include Yūhei Murota, Hideo Okamoto, and Takuya Suzuki. Shūji Katayama is composing the music. Sunrise’s creative team, under the pen name Hajime Yatate, is credited with the original story.

Additional staff members include:

  • Chief Animation Directors: Junko Yamanaka, Tomoko Tanaka
  • Main Animator: Hiroyuki Nishimura
  • Screen Design Director: Akira Saitoh
  • Art Director: Osamu Tayama
  • Color Key Artist: Miho Tanaka
  • CG Directors: Masaomi Suzuki, Keisuke Takahashi
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Rumi Ishiguro
  • Editing: Kumiko Sakamoto
  • Sound Director: Ryō Tanaka

Sunrise created the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series in 1988-1989. Cartoon Network released it as Ronin Warriors in the United States, and Crunchyroll is streaming it on its streaming service. Bandai Namco Entertainment released the series on DVD initially. Later, Diskotek Media released the full series on DVD once again in 2015.

Lastly, Crunchyroll describes the full original Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series as follows:

Long ago, there existed an evil spirit that waged a war to conquer the human world. Defeat drove him back to the realm of darkness, but not before vowing to return and exact his revenge. A thousand years later, the world has all but forgotten the name of Arago, Emperor of Doom. When black clouds smother the bright city lights of Shinjuku, and a sinister laugh drowns out the dying hum of electricity, the people of the world plunge into terror, unprepared for the evil spirit’s return!

The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Anime Gets a New Trailer and Key Visual

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The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Who I Used to Play With, Who I Thought Was a Boy anime

ASMIK Ace has released a new teaser trailer and key visual for the new TV anime adaptation of Yu Hibari and illustrator Siso’s The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Who I Used to Play With, Who I Thought Was a Boy light novel series. The new anime will premiere in 2026.

The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Who I Used to Play With, Who I Thought Was a Boy key visual
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The anime was originally meant to air in 2023. The only known cast member so far is Ikumi Hasegawa, who voices Haruki Nikaidō.

Yu Hibari’s hit light novel series made its debut on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2020. Kadokawa began publishing the series, illustrated by Siso, in 2021. Kadokawa will publish the light novel’s ninth volume on Friday.

Ōyama began publishing the manga adaptation on Comic Walker in 2021. Kadokawa published the seventh compiled book volume of the manga on July 9.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the series via MyAnimeList:

I met my childhood friend again, and she had become a beautiful and innocent girl.

“It’s been a while, Hayato.”
“Haruki, is it?”

In the past, I used to play in the mud with my childhood friend in the countryside, and when I saw him again, there was no trace of the bratty young man I thought he was back then. Only in front of Hayato, she threw away the coat she was wearing and reacted in the same crass way she did back then. The distance between you and me has not changed.

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Gets New Music Video for TV Special

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Kaguya-sama Love is War TV anime special

Aniplex has released a new music video for the Kaguya-sama: Love is War TV anime special, which is titled Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The Steps to Become an Adult. The music video for the Kaguya-sama: Love is War TV anime special features the opening theme song “Abunai Kioku (Dangerous Memory)” by Masayuki Suzuki and Aoi Koga.

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The Steps to Become an Adult premieres December 31 on Tokyo MX, BS11, and Tochigi TV at 10:00 p.m. JST / 8:00 a.m. EST.

Mamoru Hatakeyama directs the special at A-1 Pictures. Yūko Yahiro returns as the character designer, and Kei Haneoka is the music composer.

The cast includes: 

  • Aoi Koga as Kaguya Shinomiya
  • Makoto Furukawa as Miyuki Shirogane
  • Konomi Kohara as Chika Fujiwara
  • Ryōta Suzuki as Yū Ishigami
  • Miyu Tomita as Miko Iino
  • Yumiri Hanamori as Ai Hayasaka
  • Yutaka Aoyama as Narrator

A-1 Pictures animated all three seasons of the anime. The first season aired in 2019, the second in 2020, and the third season in 2022. In December 2022, the franchise released an anime film titled The First Kiss That Never Ends.

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Aka Akasaka first released the Kaguya-sama: Love is War manga series in 2015 on Shueisha’s Miracle Jump magazine before moving to Young Jump in 2016. The manga series officially ended in November 2022.

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

As leaders of their prestigious academy’s student council, Kaguya and Miyuki are the elite of the elite! But it’s lonely at the top… Luckily for them, they’ve fallen in love! There’s just one problem—they both have too much pride to admit it. And so begins the daily scheming to get the object of their affection to confess their romantic feelings first…

Love is a war you win by losing.

007 First Light Delayed to May 27, 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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007 First Light Delayed to May 27, 2026

IO Interactive has announced that it has delayed 007 First Light to May 27, 2026, instead of its initial release date of March 27. The game will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

In a statement, Hakan Abrak of IOI explains the reasoning for the delay: 

“Hello everyone,

Today, we are sharing an update regarding 007 First Light, as we have decided to move the game’s release by two months, to the 27th of May 2026.

007 First Light is our most ambitious project to date, and the team has been fully focused on delivering an unforgettable James Bond experience, bringing together breathtaking action, globe-trotting, spycraft, gadgets, car chases, and more. As an independent developer and publisher, this decision allows us to ensure the experience meets the level of quality you players deserve on day one.

The game is progressing well and is fully playable from beginning to end, so these additional two months will allow us to further polish and refine the experience, ensuring we deliver the strongest possible version at launch. We’re confident this sets 007 First Light up for long-term success, and we sincerely appreciate the patience and continued support we’ve received ever since we revealed the game. We look forward to sharing more updates regarding 007 First Light in early 2026.

Thank you again for your support.”

007 First Light is currently available to pre-order for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. However, pre-orders for Switch 2 are only for the physical editions. Additionally, players who pre-order any edition of First Light will receive an upgrade to the Deluxe Edition for free, which allows players to experience the game 24 hours early. 

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime Reveals New Trailer, Key Visual and Cast Members

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The official website for the anime adaptation of Mika Yamamori’s In the Clear Moonlit Dusk manga has revealed a new promotional video, key visual, and two additional cast members. The new cast members include Kenshō Ono as Takuto Ohji and Kenjirō Tsuda as Yoi’s father.

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk key visual
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The In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime premieres on January 11, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. JST on 28 TBS affiliate channels. Crunchyroll will stream the anime.

Rock band Unison Square Garden performs the opening song “Uruwashi” (Beautiful) and the ending theme song “Azalea no Kaze” (Azalea Wind).

The cast of the In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime includes:

  • Rei Ichinomiya as Yoi Takiguchi
  • Ryōta Suzuki as Kohaku Ichimura
  • Aya Yamane as Nobara Tone
  • Momoko Seto as Kotobuki Hibiya
  • Shōta Hayama as Sentarо̄ Akane
  • Kentarō Kumagai as Shun Kuwabatake

Yūsuke Maruyama is directing the anime at East Fish Studio. Ayumu Hisao is credited with series composition. Yuki Fukuda is handling the character design, while Tsubasa Ito is composing the music.

Mika Yamamori launched the manga in the Dessert magazine in 2020. Kodansha publishes the series, and volumes are available to purchase via Kodansha’s official website.

Kodansha describes the manga as follows:

Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don’t notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she’s had the nickname “Prince” for as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai…the only person who really seemed to see her for herself. To her surprise, she’s not sure how to handle this new relationship, especially when her newfound friend is a prince himself (and a guy prince, at that). The story of the two high school princes starts here!

Medalist Season 2 Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song by Conton Candy

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Medalist Season 2 ending theme song trailer

The staff of the TV anime adaptation of Tsurumaikada’s Medalist manga confirmed that Conton Candy will perform the ending theme song “Rookies” for Medalist Season 2, which premieres January 24. A new trailer for Medalist Season 2 character Iruka Okazaki was also released.

The Medalist Season 2 anime premieres on January 24 at 25:30 JST (effectively January 25 at 1:30 a.m. EST) on the “NUMAnimation” programming block on TV Asahi and 23 other affiliates channels. There will be a screening of the first two episodes on January 17 at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo.

HANA performs the opening theme song “Cold Night.”

The anime’s new cast members include:

  • Natsuko Abe as Yūna Yagi
  • Mao Itou as Rinna Sarukawa
  • Maria Naganawa as Roba Manaka
  • Minami Tanaka as Yotsuha Ushikawa
  • Hikaru Tōno as Kurumi Risu
  • Takako Tanaka as Sakina Anaguma
  • Yūko Natsuyoshi as Sana Niwatori
  • Hibiku Yamamura as Iruka Okazaki
  • Kotomi Aihara as Riina Kojō
  • Ai Kayano as Marika Kurione

Hazuki Nakamura is the art director of Medalist Season 2, and Kentaro Kashiwagi is the compositing director of photography. Japanese figure skater Rika Hongo will take part in the anime’s motion capture film alongside former Olympic skater Akiko Suzuki, who choreographed the skating routines for the first season. Suzuki collaborated with retired figure skater Yuhana Yokoi and active figure skater Hinano Isobe. 

Medalist Season 2 main key visual
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Tsurumaikada launched the manga in May 2020 in Kodansha’s Afternoon magazine, and it’s still ongoing. Kodansha USA Publishing licenses the manga in the US.

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

Tsukasa, whose dreams were crushed. Inori, left to fend for herself. These two share a dream…and their tenacity may be the only thing that sees them through. Their destination? The ice…on the world’s stage!

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds NiGHTS Festival Event Begins December 25

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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds NiGHTS Festival

SEGA has announced the “NiGHTS Festival” event for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will begin on December 25 at 4:00 p.m. PST / 7:00 p.m. EST and last through December 28 at 3:59 p.m. PST / 6:59 p.m. EST. World Match will not be available while the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds NiGHTS Festival is ongoing.

Before the event starts, the NiGHTS content update will release on December 24 at 4:00 p.m. PST / 7:00 p.m. EST. The new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds update includes NiGHTS as a playable characters, the Dream Sleeper vehicle, and special emotes and sounds. 

AiAi from Super Monkey Ball and the Banana Cruiser Vehicle will be added in a free update in January 2026. Sonic the Hedgehog IDW series characters Tangle and Whisper will join the roster in February 2026.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The Season Pass is available now for $29.99.

The Season Pass includes the following collaborative content:

  • Minecraft
    • Playable characters: Steve, Alex, and Creeper
    • Minecraft-themed course and vehicle
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
    • Playable characters: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick
    • SpongeBob SquarePants-themed course and vehicle
  • PAC-MAN
    • Playable characters: Pac-Man and rival ghosts
    • PAC-MAN-themed course and vehicle
  • Mega Man
    • Playable characters: Mega Man and Proto Man
    • Mega Man-themed course and vehicle
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Avatar Legends

Final Weapon previously reviewed Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that “there is very little in the way between the player and the game’s content, making for a refreshing pick-up-and-play experience that will satisfy players of all ages and skill levels. CrossWorlds is a kart racer that deeply understands the appeal of the genre and manages to finish in first place because of that.”

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