SEGA and Rovio has announced that 32-player battle royale game Sonic Rumble is collaborating with the iconic Godzilla franchise in a new limited-time event starting December 22. There will be various challenges and specially themed rewards centering around the iconic kaiju series.
Sonic Rumble players will be available to participate in the new Godzilla Survival stage, where they must survive Godzilla’s rampage on up to three boats in the middle of the ocean while avoiding a Heat Ray attack and the lurking Shockirus. Moreover, the free and premium pass will offer unlockable legendary monsters, and the RSR ship will feature Mechagodzilla and Destoroyah with special skills.
The Sonic Rumble development team is committed to making major player-driven improvements to the game, too. These improvements include making items like skins and Red Star Rings easier to obtain, making the shop and in-game content more accessible, and revising the game interface and tutorial to bring more clarity on game functions and correct the pay-to-win misconception (players believing item purchases are necessary to win matches).
TOHO recently announced that the sequel to Godzilla Minus One will be titled Godzilla Minus Zero. Takashi Yamazaki will return to direct the sequel, with TOHO producing it. Shirogumi will be in charge of the VFX. The logo for Godzilla Minus Zero depicts a different variation of the “G” in the key art, with many speculating that it is depicting a woman praying, or that it could be alluding to the beloved monster Hedorah.
Sonic Rumble is available now for Android via Google Play, iOS via App Store, and PC via Steam worldwide. More than 15 million players have already tried out Sonic Rumble since launch.
Electronic Arts, Codemasters, and Feral Interactive have announced GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026 for $39.99. A release date for GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition will be announced in January 2026.
GRID Legends is available now for Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport and edge-of-your-seat action around the globe. Create your dream motorsport events, hop into live multiplayer races, be part of the drama in an immersive virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular action racing.
Jostle for position. Drive legendary cars to their limits. Feel the rush of incredible speed. Push your Nemesis on the track. Defeat your friends again and again…and don’t let them ever forget it!
Play together with up to 21 friends in the most social and connected GRID ever, including cross-platform play, and cause havoc on the track.
Make racing memories with a stunning variety of cars, new city locations such as London, exciting event types; and create on-track enemies.
Use the Race Creator to design adrenaline-fueled races to tear up with your friends, with event types like Elimination, electrifying Boost races, and the return of Drift. Want to race hypercars against huge trucks? Go for it!
Be part of the spectacle of motorsport with our dramatic virtual production story Driven to Glory, or dive into our largest ever Career, featuring hundreds of exhilarating events.
New to GRID Legends: The Photomode Update – Snap and share your favourite in-game cars!
Perp Games and South Korean studio Project Cloud Games has announced action RPG The Relic: First Guardian launches on May 26, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer for The Relic: First Guardian, dubbed “A New Fate,” was also released.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
About The Relic: First Guardian
The fate of the Arsiltus is now in your hands. In this action RPG, you embark on a heroic adventure to save the world in the dark as the last guardian. The once-prosperous Arsiltus was swallowed up by the void created by the destruction of the great relic and transformed into the land of death. Now your mission is to find the pieces of the broken great relic and close the void. You are the last hope of the Arsiltus. Start your journey as a guardian, gather pieces of great relic and close the void. Your adventure will bring Arsiltus into a new era.
Features:
Explore the Relic: Adventure freely in the collapsed world of The Relic whilst following an exciting story, in this semi-open world action RPG. Enjoy the thrill of exploring an apocalyptic fantasy world and a variety of action-packed experiences.
Choose your own playstyle: Choose from 5 different types of weapon options, of which form the basis of the action. Each weapon has its unique skills which can be changed according to your play style.
Solve the riddle of Arsiltus: Embark on an adventure as a guardian to collect the pieces of the great relics and lead the world back to prosperity.
Character system: In The Relic, characters do not have levels. Instead runes, items, and crafting are used to strengthen your character. Complete dungeons and defeat bosses to expand your world and grow your character to the greatest potential.
GKIDS has released a new trailer for Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline, revealing the English dub cast of the anime film. As previously announced, Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline is coming to theaters in the U.S. on January 4 through January 6, 2026.
The English dub cast of Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline includes:
After fending off a series of skilled assassins, gentleman thief Lupin III and his band of allies follow a strange invitation to an uncharted island. When their plane is shot down, the gang is stranded and soon hunted by the island’s inhabitants, past enemies, and a monstrous immortal being known as Muom, who threatens to destroy Lupin’s legacy. As a deadly toxic fog settles over them, Lupin must confront his greatest enemy in his most daring escapade yet.
The Lupin the IIIrd franchise originally began in 1965 with the release of the first manga. The fictional French “gentleman thief,” Arsène Lupin, inspired the creation of the series. Over the years, several anime and film adaptations have released, with the most recent movie premiering in 2019.
Bandai Namco has announced that the One Piece: Pirate Warriors series, including One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, has surpassed 10 million copies sold. A new trailer commemorating the One Piece: Pirate Warriors series was also released.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 “Special Selection Pack” DLC will launch on January 22, 2026. The Special Selection Pack features playable characters Eneru, King, and Z, and a livestream showcasing these characters will premiere on December 18 at 2:00 a.m. PST / 5:00 a.m. EST on YouTube.
Previously, a free update for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack introduced the “Future Where I’m Most Free” form for playable character Jewelry Bonney. When “Future Where I’m Most Free” Jewelry Bonney uses her “Nika Punch” special move, Gear 5 Monkey D. Luffy joins her in the attack.
The One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Future Island Egghead Pack includes Rob Lucci from CP0, S-Snake from Dr. Vegapunk’s Seraphim, and Jewelry Bonney, the captain of Bonney Pirates and member of the Worst Generation. What’s more, each character in the Future Island Egghead Pack includes an exclusive alternate outfit.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S features improved graphics, larger-scale battles with more on-screen enemies, and an expanded playable roster featuring 18 additional DLC characters. Switch players can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for free via Upgrade Pack.
What’s more, the One Piece Elbaph arc anime premieres in April 2026 with a new two-cour structure featuring a maximum of 26 episodes. This change to the seasonal model aims to bring improvements in story pacing and animation quality. Once the Egghead arc concludes this year, One Piece will go on a three-month hiatus from January to March 2026. Crunchyroll will continue to stream the series.
Melphiera’s love life takes an interesting turn when she’s saved by the “Blood-Mad Duke” in the Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! anime. Final Weapon has everything you need to know about the release dates and schedule for all episodes of Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!.
Melphiera is an earl’s daughter who’s shunned by the nobility in Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!. As the anime’s name suggests, there are rumors about her liking of monster-based cuisine. When she attends a party to find a bachelor, she’s attacked by a vicious monster. Fortunately, Aristide of Galbraith, the “Blood-Mad Duke,” saves Melphiera from danger. He takes a liking to Melphiera, and not long after the encounter, he takes an interest in Melphiera’s strange hobby.
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady Anime Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule
New Pass the Monster Meat, Milady episodes will release on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. EST on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs, followed by English dubs at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST. Pass the Monster Meat, Milady is expected to have 12 episodes this season.
Here are the release dates and schedule for Pass the Monster Meat, Milady (subject to change):
Episode 1 – October 2 – OUT NOW
Episode 2 – October 9 – OUT NOW
Episode 3 – October 16 – OUT NOW
Episode 4 – October 23 – OUT NOW
Episode 5 – October 30 – OUT NOW
Episode 6 – November 6 – OUT NOW
Episode 7 – November 13 – OUT NOW
Episode 8 – November 20 – OUT NOW
Episode 9 – November 27 – OUT NOW
Episode 10 – December 4 – OUT NOW
Episode 11 – December 11 – OUT NOW
Episode 12 – December 18 – OUT NOW
New episodes of Pass the Monster Meat, Milady will premiere at the following times (subject to change):
English Sub
Pacific Standard Time (PST): 9:00 a.m.
Mountain Standard Time (MST): 10:00 a.m.
Central Standard Time (CST): 11:00 a.m.
Eastern Standard Time (EST): 12:00 p.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 5:00 p.m.
English Dub
Pacific Standard Time (PST): 10:00 a.m.
Mountain Standard Time (MST): 11:00 a.m.
Central Standard Time (CST): 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time (EST): 1:00 p.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 6:00 p.m.
OP/ED, Cast and Staff
AVAM
Shunichi Toki
AVAM performs the opening theme song “Sugary Story,” and Shunichi Toki performs the ending theme song “Kibō Kōdo.”
The cast of the Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! anime includes:
Kanna Nakamura as Melphiera Marchalrayd
Taito Ban as Aristide of Galbraith
Takashi Kondō as Kauss Laforg
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Mullan Sero
Ryōhei Kimura as Maxim du Livastal Mild Langtias
Shin Furukawa as Anbry Shal
Daisuke Hirakawa as Zeff Senjin
Toshiki Masuda as Claude Fole
Mutsumi Takeda, known for his work on B-PROJECT Passion*Love Call, is directing the anime at Asahi Production. Keiichirō Ōchi is overseeing the series scripts, and Masato Kato handles the character design. Takaaki Nakahashi is composing the music at Nichion, and Ryō Tanaka serves as Sound Director.
Crunchyroll will stream Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and Southeast Asia. In Japan, the anime will be airing on TBS, BS11, and affiliate channels, along with streaming services such d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and much more.
What is Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! About?
Konata Hoshi launched the story on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2019. Kodansha published the first light novel volume, featuring illustrations by Peperon, in April 2021, and the third volume in April 2023.
Lastly, here’s a synopsis, courtesy of Crunchyroll:
Any proper noble lady must cultivate refined tastes, and Lady Melphiera’s delicacy of choice is…monsters! Unfortunately, society frowns upon such unladylike cravings and brands her the “Voracious Villainess.” At a banquet, she’s attacked by a monster, only to be saved by the feared “Blood-Mad Duke.” He’s brutal, mysterious, and charming. Could he be the one to appreciate her monstrous appetite?
After a highly successful live-action adaptation, Yudai Debata’s Solo Camping for Two manga is making its debut as anime series. Fans will see Gen and Shizuku’s camping life flourish in Solo Camping for Two, and Final Weapon has everything you need to know about the anime’s weekly schedule, release dates, and other important details.
Gen Kinokura is a camper that likes being alone, but in a rather sudden turn of events, he ends up meeting a novice camper named Shizuki Kusano. After some hesitation, Gen allows her to join him on his solo camping adventure. Although Gen’s quiet camping life has reached its end, a new chapter in his life begins with Shizuku in the Solo Camping for Two anime.
Solo Camping for Two Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule
New Solo Camping for Two episodes will release on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. PST / 11:30 a.m. EST on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs. Solo Camping for Two is expected to have 24 episodes this season with 12 episodes per cour.
Here are the release dates and schedule for Solo Camping for Two (subject to change):
First Cour
Episode 1 – July 10 – OUT NOW
Episode 2 – July 17 – OUT NOW
Episode 3 – July 24 – OUT NOW
Episode 4 – July 31 – OUT NOW
Episode 5 – August 7 – OUT NOW
Episode 6 – August 14 – OUT NOW
Episode 7 – August 21 – OUT NOW
Episode 8 – August 28 – OUT NOW
Episode 9 – September 4 – OUT NOW
Episode 10 – September 11 – OUT NOW
Episode 11 – September 18 – OUT NOW
Episode 12 – September 25 – OUT NOW
Second Cour
Episode 13 – October 2 – OUT NOW
Episode 14 – October 9 – OUT NOW
Episode 15 – October 16 – OUT NOW
Episode 16 – October 23 – OUT NOW
Episode 17 – October 30 – OUT NOW
Episode 18 – November 6 – OUT NOW
Episode 19 – November 13 – OUT NOW
Episode 20 – November 20 – OUT NOW
Episode 21 – November 27 – OUT NOW
Episode 22 – December 4 – OUT NOW
Episode 23 – December 11 – OUT NOW
Episode 24 – December 18 – OUT NOW
New episodes of Solo Camping for Two will premiere at the following times (subject to change):
Pacific Standard Time: 8:30 a.m. PST
Mountain Standard Time: 9:30 a.m. MST
Central Standard Time: 10:30 a.m. CST
Eastern Standard Time: 11:30 a.m. EST
Greenwich Mean Time: 4:30 p.m. GMT
OP/ED, Cast and Staff
Skirt
Masayoshi Ōishi
Skirt performs the opening theme song “Akari wa Tōku (The Light is Far Away),” while Masayoshi Ōishi performs the ending theme song “Futari Camp feat. SPECIAL OTHERS” for Solo Camping for Two.
The castincludes:
Daiki Hamano as Gen Kinokura
Mizuki Niizaki as Shizuku Kusano star
Yōhei Azakami as Akihito Takigawa
Yuna Nemoto as Mizuki Hino
Saya Aizawa as Sayo Ozora
Jun Hatori directs the anime series at Synergy SP, and Aya Satsuki oversees the series scripts and co-writes them with Mitsuho Seta and Ōka Tanisaki. Tomomi Shimazaki designs the characters.
Additional staff members include:
Background Art Director: Hiroyuki Hasegawa
Color Key Art: Haruko Seto
Compositing Director of Photography: Hiroki Tsubouchi
In Japan, the Solo Camping for Two anime will air on Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, Nagasaki Culture Telecasting Corporation, and Yomiuri TV. Crunchyroll will stream the anime outside Japan.
What is Solo Camping for Two About?
Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime, via Crunchyroll:
Gen Kinokura just wanted to enjoy his peaceful solo camping trips—no distractions, no problems. Enter Shizuku Kusano, a clueless but enthusiastic newbie who crashes his campsite (literally). Now, this bothered outdoorsman is stuck teaching her the ropes. Laughs, mishaps, and heartwarming moments await this duo-camp adventure under the stars!
Unrest around AI causes protagonist Akira to wake up hundreds of years in the future in the Dusk Beyond the End of the World original anime series. Final Weapon has everything you need to know about the release dates and schedule for all episodes of Dusk Beyond the End of the World.
In Dusk Beyond the End of the World, Akira shot by an assassin while attempting to protect his girlfriend. Hundreds of years later, Akira wakes up from cryogenic sleep and comes to terms with his new reality. There, Akira meets an android named Yugure, who looks just like the girlfriend he once protected. Akira discovers if love is possible in this new world and society, and Yugure may be the key.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World Anime Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule
New Dusk Beyond the End of the World episodes will release on Thursdays at 7:56 a.m. PST / 10:56 a.m. EST (15:56 UTC) on HIDIVE. Episodes will be released with English subs first, followed by English dubs at a later date. Dusk Beyond the End of the World is expected to have at least 13 episodes this season, starting with episode 0.
Here are the release dates and schedule for Dusk Beyond the End of the World (subject to change):
Episode 0 – September 25 – OUT NOW
Episode 1 – October 2 – OUT NOW
Episode 2 – October 9 – OUT NOW
Episode 3 – October 16 – OUT NOW
Episode 4 – October 23 – OUT NOW
Episode 5 – October 30 – OUT NOW
Episode 6 – November 6 – OUT NOW
Episode 7 – November 13 – OUT NOW
Episode 8 – November 20 – OUT NOW
Episode 9 – November 27 – OUT NOW
Episode 10 – December 4 – OUT NOW
Episode 11 – December 11 – OUT NOW
Episode 12 – December 18 – OUT NOW
New episodes of Dusk Beyond the End of the World will premiere at the following times (subject to change):
Pacific Standard Time (PST): 7:56 a.m.
Mountain Standard Time (MST): 8:56 a.m.
Central Standard Time (CST): 9:56 a.m.
Eastern Standard Time (EST): 10:56 a.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:56 p.m.
OP/ED, Cast and Staff
Uru
Hana Hope
Uru performs the opening theme song, “Platform.” Hana Hope performs the ending theme song “Two Of Us.”
The cast of the Dusk Beyond the End of the World anime includes:
Shūichirō Umeda as Akira Himegami
Yui Ishikawa as Yugure
Ai Kayano as Towasa Ōmaki
Miyu Tomita as Amoru
Miyuki Sawashiro as Yoiyami
Tomori Kusunoki as Hakubo
Toshiyuki Morikawa as Oboro
Yōhei Azakami as Yokurata
Saki Kobari as Idhi
Taito Ban as Kalcrom
Ami Koshimizu as Fldes
Maki Kawase as Haniyama
Haruka Shiraishi as Ajisai
Tetsu Inada as Vare
Rina Satō as Casuta
Naokatsu Tsuda directs the anime at P.A. Works and handles the series scripts. Midori Tayama is handling the character design, and Yoshiko Saitō is adapting the designs for animation. Masahiro Tokuda is composing the music. “Project FT” is credited for the original work.
Where Can I Watch Dusk Beyond the End of the World?
The Dusk Beyond the End of the World anime will be streaming on HIDIVE outside Japan. In Japan, the anime will air during the Super Animeism Turbo programming block on MBS, TBS, and other JNN affiliate channels.
What is Dusk Beyond the End of the World About?
Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime series, via HIDIVE:
The world is on the verge of changing from an old-fashioned society to a new world, due to issues such as gender, race, and compliance, along with technological innovations such as an evolving AI. Even in this world where black and white is now gray, we believe that “love” will always exist, but in myriad forms and not just between people. This includes love between human and robot and its unique expression. The beauty of these emotions will be shown sometimes beautifully, sometimes brutally, and sometimes comically. How long can this love last? When a robot outlives its human partner, can their love hope to endure?
Epic Games has announced the Fortnite and Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War collaboration will begin with the aptly named “Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Cup” event on December 19. Fortnite players who compete in the Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Cup can get the Uryu Ishida Outfit, Sasamekojaku Back Bling, and Quincy Arrow Pickaxe.
December 19 ⚔️ BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Cup
Compete Solo and get the Uryu Ishida Outfit, Sasamekojaku Back Bling and Quincy Arrow Pickaxe! pic.twitter.com/F6EX4PGmdk
On December 20, the Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War collaboration will bring new Ichigo Kurosaki, Orihime Inoue, and Rukia Kuchiki outfits based on their likenesses from the recent anime. These outfits will be available in the Fortnite Shop, and Ichigo’s Dual Zangetsu and more power up Blitz will be available on December 23.
Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity will premiere in 2026, and a new teaser trailer will be released on December 21, The fourth and final part of the series is expected to run for at least 13 episodes, with a grand one-hour grand finale. New episodes of Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity will likely stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney Plus internationally when it airs. Subtitles will likely continue to be available in English and Spanish. English dubs for the anime typically follow up a few weeks after the subbed episode premieres.
What’s more, the Bleach The Locus of Brave II exhibition will reach the finale of its tour in Kyoto on March 1, 2026, for a limited time at the Daimaru Museum (Daimaru Kyoto Store 6F). From March 1 to March 23, 2026, fans of Bleach in Japan can visit the Bleach The Locus of Brave II exhibition in Kyoto to view production materials from Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and purchase exclusive products.
Makoto Kudo’s My Awkward Senpai romance comedy manga finally gets its time to shine as a new anime series. While Kannawa-senpai works out her feelings, Final Weapon has everything you need to know in order to keep up with the My Awkward Senpai anime, including the release dates and schedule for all episodes.
In My Awkward Senpai, Azusa Kannawa is about as socially awkward as someone can get, but when she meets her new kouhai Yū Kamegawa, she has to settle in and learn how to grow even further out of her shell. She thinks Kamegawa is cute, nerdy, and easy to get along with, and as his senpai, she must figure out how to handle her own feelings in this romance comedy series that will surely captivate viewers.
My Awkward Senpai Anime Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule
New My Awkward Senpai episodes will release on Thursdays at 6:00 a.m. PST / 9:00 a.m. EST on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs. My Awkward Senpai is expected to have at least 12 episodes this season.
Here are the release dates and schedule for My Awkward Senpai (subject to change):
Episode 1 – October 2 – OUT NOW
Episode 2 – October 9 – OUT NOW
Episode 3 – October 16 – OUT NOW
Episode 4 – October 23 – OUT NOW
Episode 5 – October 30 – OUT NOW
Episode 6 – November 6 – OUT NOW
Episode 7 – November 13 – OUT NOW
Episode 8 – November 20 – OUT NOW
Episode 9 – November 27 – OUT NOW
Episode 10 – December 4 – OUT NOW
Episode 11 – December 11 – OUT NOW
Episode 12 – December 18 – OUT NOW
New episodes of My Awkward Senpai will premiere at the following times (subject to change):
Pacific Standard Time (PST): 6:00 a.m.
Mountain Standard Time (MST): 7:00 a.m.
Central Standard Time (CST): 8:00 a.m.
Eastern Standard Time (EST): 9:00 a.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 2:00 p.m.
OP/ED, Cast and Staff
angela
Ami Maeshima
angela performs the opening theme song “Bukiyō na I love you (The Awkward I love you).” Ami Maeshima performs the ending theme song “Bukiyō ni Kimi no Tonari (Awkwardly Next to You).”
The main cast includes:
Lynn as Azusa Kannawa
Shōgo Sakata as Yū Kamegawa
Ami Maeshima as Miho Hotta
Mitsuki Saiga as Ritsu Kankaiji
Ayumu Kotake is directing the anime at Studio Elle. Mio Inoue is in charge of series scripts, Kenrō Tokuda is designing the characters, and Kōji Fujimoto is composing the music.
The My Awkward Senpai anime will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan, China, and Korea. In Japan, the anime will air on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and AT-X, along with various streaming services like U-NEXT and Anime Hōdai.
What is My Awkward Senpai About?
Fans can read the My Awkward Senpai manga in English on Manga UP! Global. Here’s an overview of the series, via Manga UP!:
Kannawa-senpai is considered many things, but smooth is definitely not one of them. Then she meets Kamegawa, her new Kouhai. He’s cute, a little nerdy, and easy to talk to. How will this awkward Senpai be able to handle these new feelings?!
