Azuki Manga Platform Changes Name to Omoi

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Omoi digital manga

Digital manga platform and publisher Azuki, from KiraKira Media Inc., has changed its name to Omoi. Despite the new name, Omoi will continue to deliver its vast manga catalog, user experience, payment model, and same pricing as always across iOS, Android, and web.

The new Omoi name means “thought” or “feeling in Japanese, and the company notes that it represents the small and hard-working team in charge of manga releases and the general app experience. The name change comes with a new domain, logo, color scheme, and brand identity, at Omoi.com. Omoi can be found on Google Play and iOS under the name Omoi: Manga Reader.

“The name represents a new phase for us, as we greatly expand our catalog in 2026,” said Omoi co-founder and licensing/marketing director Evan Minto. “It also reduces the brand confusion around our old name, which was in use by multiple companies in other industries.”

Minto continued, “We’ve got more planned very soon. Stay tuned for new licensing announcements!”

At Anime NYC 2025, Omoi added the special edition U.S. issue of Young Magazine is now available on the Omoi digital manga platform for free to all users. The special edition of Young Magazine contains over 1,044 pages of content, and the physical copy was being distributed for free to Anime NYC 2025 attendees at the Kinobuniya booth.

Omoi is a manga subscription service that provides several different series to readers around the world, including manga from Digital Entertainment and series from Kadokawa and Square Enix. Readers may start browsing hit manga today for free with advertisements at Omoi.com, or upgrade to Premium and access a comprehensive catalog for just $4.99 a month. Premium members also get 20% off all volumes, and a 14-day free trial and discounted annual plan are also available.

KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME Update Adds ‘Prime Fist’ Isao Shinomiya

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Akatsuki Games, TOHO CO., and Production I.G have released a new update for KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME featuring new 5-star character [Prime Fist] Isao Shinomiya. The game will also be receiving a new event series, Special Events, starting November 20.

[Prime Fist] Isao Shinomiya is available from the latest Pickup Event in KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME as a compatible user of the Numbers Weapon 2 and an expert in the Squadron-Style Combat Technique. As an Attacker, his damage increases with each Kaiju on the field, and he accumulates Valor with every attack. Once Valor reaches its maximum, he unleashes additional blunt damage after activating his Combat Skill or Ultimate Skill.

KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Update 'Prime Fist' Isao Shinomiya art
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The new “Special Events” series will introduce original in-game stories for each character. These events will focus on untold episodes and never-before-seen moments from the daily lives and pasts of fan-favorite characters. 

Moreover, the Training: Kaijumite—2x Rewards Campaign is now live with double rewards in Kaijumite stages. It’s worth noting there’s a daily limit to these rewards. What’s more, the Reinforcement Support Login Bonus is now live with up to Stamina Jelly ×8 and Dimensional Crystal ×750 in rewards.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is streaming with English dubs and subs on Crunchyroll. Aurora performs the opening theme song “You Can’t Run From Yourself.” OneRepublic performs the ending theme song “Beautiful Colors.”

Lastly, KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME is available now for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam.

Disney Twisted-Wonderland Season 2 is in Production

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Disney Twisted-Wonderland Season 2

Disney+ has announced that Disney Twisted-Wonderland Season 2 now in production with the title Episode of Savanaclaw. As the season’s name suggests, Disney Twisted-Wonderland Season 2 will focus on the mobile game’s story, aptly named the Episode of Savanaclaw.

Originally released as a mobile game, Disney Twisted-Wonderland comes to fans worldwide in anime form. The anime adapts various arcs from the mobile, starting with Episode of Heartslabyul in the first season. Disney Twisted-Wonderland is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in various regions around the world.

The “Night Ravens” perform the opening theme song “Piece of my world.” “Heartslabyul Dorm Mates” perform the ending theme song “Obedience.”

The Disney Twisted-Wonderland English dub cast includes:

English Voice Cast
  • Jonathan Ha as Yuken Enma
  • Paul Castro Jr. as Riddle Rosehearts
  • Hunter Mccoy as Deuce Spade
  • Max Mittelman as Ace Trappola
  • Ben Diskin as Grim
  • J. Michael Tatum as Dire Crowley
  • Daman Mills as Chenya
  • Corey Wilder as Sam
  • Jon Olson as the Dark Mirror
  • Julie Nathanson as Riddle’s Mother
  • Joshua Galvan Evans as Saya Koito
  • Liam Karlsson as Young Riddle

Other cast members include:

  • Heartslabyul:
    • Johnny Yong Bosch as Trey Clover
    • Michael Sinterniklaas as Cater Diamond
  • Savanaclaw Dorm:
    • Major Attaway as Leona Kingscholar
    • Kamran Nikhad as Jack Howl
    • Zeno Robinson as Ruggie Bucchi
  • Ignihyde Dorm
    • Khoi Dao as Idia Shroud
    • Greg Vinciguerra as Ortho Shroud
  • Octavinelle Dorm:
    • Alejandro Saab as Azul Ashengrotto
    • Jonah Scott as Jade Leech
    • Kellen Goff as Floyd Leech
  • Diasomnia Dorm
    • Jacob Carlson as Malleus Draconia
    • Crispin Freeman as Lilia Vanrouge
    • Aleks Le as Silver
    • Danny Kramer as Sebek Zigvolt
  • Scarabia Dorm:
    • A.J. Beckles as Kalim Al-Asim
    • Nazeeh Tarsha as Jamil Viper
  • Pomefiore Dorm
    • Nick Monteleone as Vil Schoenheit
    • Jesse Nowack as Epel Felmier
    • Matthew Mercer as Rook Hunt

Michael Sinterniklaas directs the dub at NYAV Post with assistant directors Brittany Lauda and Stephanie Sheh, who is also the casting director. Reuben Lack is the producer,  Madeleine Morris adapts the script, and Michael Archacki is the mixer. Recordists include Luiz Gomez, Sebastian Franco, Justin Ramos, and Peter Iuretig. Courtney Voorhees is the production supervisor.

The Japanese main cast includes:

Japanese Voice Cast
  • Yōhei Azakami as protagonist Yūken Enma
  • Natsuki Hanae as Riddle Rosehearts
  • Seiichirō Yamashita as Ace Trappola
  • Chiaki Kobayashi as Deuce Spade
  • Ryōta Suzuki as Trey Clover
  • Tatsuyuki Kobayashi as Cater Diamond
  • Mitsuru Miyamoto as Dire Crowley
  • Noriaki Sugiyama as Grim
  • Kenyū Horiuchi as Dark Mirror
  • Kento Hama as Che’nya

The cast also includes:

  • Savanaclaw Dorm:
    • Yūichirō Umehara as Leona Kingscholar
    • Taito Ban as Jack Howl
    • Aoi Ichikawa as Ruggie Bucchi
  • Octavinelle Dorm:
    • Atsushi Tamaru as Azul Ashengrotto
    • Wataru Komada as Jade Leech
    • Nobuhiko Okamoto as Floyd Leech
  • Scarabia Dorm:
    • Kazuki Furuta as Kalim Al-Asim
    • Kaname Futaba as Jamil Viper
  • Pomefiore Dorm
    • Hiroki Aiba as Vil Schoenheit
    • Shimba Tsuchiya as Epel Felmier
    • Yōjirō Itokawa as Rook Hunt
  • Ignihyde Dorm
    • Kōki Uchiyama as Idia Shroud
    • Shōta Aoi as Ortho Shroud
  • Diasomnia Dorm
    • Kazuki Katōas Malleus Draconia
    • Hikaru Midorikawa as Lilia Vanrouge
    • Nobunaga Shimazaki as Silver
    • Haruki Ishiya as Sebek Zigvolt
  • Night Raven College Staff
    • Kento Itō as Divus Crewel
    • Rikiya Koyama as Mozus Trein
    • Ryōta Takeuchi as Ashton Vargas
    • Subaru Kimura as Sam

Takahiro Natori is the chief director and series script supervisor. Shin Katagai directs the anime at studios Yumeta Company and Graphinica, and Yoichi Kato is the main writer. Moreover, Hanaka Nakano and Akane Satō are the character designers.

Additional staff members include:

  • Sub-Character Designer: Aki Tsunaki
  • Color Key Artist: Nagisa Abe
  • Art Director: Hiroki Matsumoto
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Takao Saito
  • Editing: Michi Takigawa
  • Sound Director: Miho Sugawara
  • Music Production: Aniplex

Pokémon Pokopia Reveals Extended Trailer, Peculiar Pokémon, and More

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Pokémon Pokopia

The Pokémon Company has revealed new details about Game Freak and Koei Tecmo-developed life-sim game Pokémon Pokopia, along with a new extended trailer. As Ditto, players will be aided by Professor Tangrowth, who lives in a place where humans and Pokémon once lived together. Pokémon Pokopia players will also meet peculiar Pokémon, including Peakychu, Mosslax, and Smearguru. 

Check out the new Pokémon Pokopia extended trailer:

Read up on the latest details below:

A New Life from the Ground Up

In Pokémon Pokopia, players play as a Ditto that has awoken from a long slumber and transformed to look like a human. Ditto meets the peculiar Professor Tangrowth, who has been living all alone in a place where humans and Pokémon once lived—and appears to be wearing human tools. Seeing the withered grass and trees, Ditto decides to build the area anew by crafting items and learning moves from other Pokémon, creating a utopia for everyone to live in, one step at a time.

Building the Ideal Space

The player can learn moves from the Pokémon they meet, helping to create habitats where different Pokémon will appear. The moves they learn can also be used for other purposes, such as smashing walls with Rock Smash, adding more greenery with Leafage, going from mountain to mountain in a single leap with Glide, or travelling across water with Surf.

Players can also interact with the Pokémon they meet, including playing jump rope with Bulbasaur’s vines, having Charmander light fires, or teaming up with lots of Pokémon to build houses to live in.

Pokémon may come to the player with requests for making their environment a more comfortable place to live. Some will even have important requests tied to solving larger problems. Fulfilling these requests will lead to the development of the entire area.

Players can also look forward to switching up their look with different hairstyles or outfits, and crafting items or furniture to personalize their surroundings. Up to four players can also enjoy playing together.

Peculiar Pokémon

In addition to Professor Tangrowth, players will encounter other mysterious Pokémon.

      • Peakychu: A pale Pikachu with drooping ears whose fur is a mysterious color.
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      • Mosslax: Moss has grown all over this Snorlax’s body, and it looks as though a flower is blooming atop its head. It must have been asleep for a really long time.
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      • Smearguru: A Smeargle with vibrant colors splattered across its body. It almost looks like a painter when it uses its tail as a brush.

Check out the new screenshots below:

Lastly, Pokémon Pokopia will release for the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, 2026 for $69.99 as a Game-Key Card title. Here’s an overview of the game, via Nintendo:

Play as a Ditto – who has transformed to look like a human – to shape an empty land into a beautiful space for a variety of Pokémon. Learn new moves from Pokémon you meet to expand and create a paradise. Collect berries, rocks and wood, build furniture, grow vegetables in fields you’ve tilled, create homes for Pokémon you meet, and more! Pokémon Pokopia takes shape on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Pre-orders for the digital version will be available on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store beginning Nov. 12.

Vampire Survivors VR Available Today on Meta Quest 3 and 3S

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Poncle has revealed Vampire Survivors VR, available today on Meta Quest 3 and 3S for $9.99. It has also revealed the gameplay trailer for the game. 

There are two ways to play Vampire Survivors VR: either while sitting down or in a standing diorama that places you in the middle of the action. The game is also available for iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Check out the gameplay trailer for Vampire Survivors VR now:

The Meta Store Page describes Vampire Survivors VR as follows:

Vampire Survivors VR is a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements, except now, it’s in Virtual Reality!

Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there’s no place to run or hide. All you can do is survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor.

Slay hordes of monsters while seated or standing in dioramic 3D voxel created environments of the Mad Forest, Inlaid Library, Dairy Plant and more. Also includes Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Moonspell and Vampire Survivors: Tides of the Foscari. 

The supernatural indie phenomenon that lets you be the bullet hell, on your face!

Starting Tips:

    • Take your time to grab gems and items, they won’t disappear.
    • Get two or three offensive weapons at first, but focus on leveling them up one at a time.
    • Armour and Luck are good starting power-ups to spend money on.
    • Refund power-ups often, it’s free, and try new upgrade paths.

Etrange Overlord Limited Edition Pre-Orders are Now Open

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NIS America has opened pre-orders for the Etrange Overlord Limited Edition, which will be available for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions of the new “sushi lane musical action adventure” game. Fans can pre-order the Etrange Overlord Limited Edition for $89.99 at the NIS America Online Store while supplies last.

The Etrange Overlord Limited Edition includes:

  • Etrange Overlord Deluxe Edition
  • Collector’s Box
  • “Art of Étrange: From Hell to Heaven” Art Book
  • Étrange Encore Original Soundtrack
  • Conductor of Chaos Musical Acrylic Stand
  • Stuck in Hell Sticker Sheet

Etrange Overlord Limited Edition

Etrange Overlord launches in 2026 in the west for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. 

The staff of Etrange Overlord includes: 

  • Original Story: Kitayama Roman
  • Producer: Sohei Shinkawa (SuperNiche)
  • Character Design: Shinichiro Otsuka
  • Developer: Gemdrops
  • Publisher: Broccoli
  • Theme Song: “Etrange Overlord”
    • Lyrics: Roman Kitayama
    • Music: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
    • Singer: Watame Tsunomaki

The cast includes:

  • Etrange voiced by Kaori Mizuhashi
  • Nekotaro voiced by ???
  • Hihi voiced by Ryohei Arai
  • Cook voiced by Toru Inada
  • Hyahaha voiced by Momoka Udagawa
  • Sweetia voiced by Watame Tsunomaki
  • Erit voiced by Yuuki Ishikari
  • Schwartz voiced by Makoto Sahara
  • Ignacio voiced by Yuri Sakamoto
  • Kel voiced by Yuka Shinoda
  • Bello voiced by Yuri Sakamoto
  • Sue voiced by Hotori Asami
  • Aria voiced by Fubuki Shirakami
  • Demon Lord Ahoborn voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto
  • Jewel Butler voiced by Takuma Terashima
  • First Prince voiced by Yusuke Tonozaki
  • Angelina voiced by Saya Aizawa

Etrange Overlord releases on March 26, 2026 in Japan. Standard Edition copies cost 8,580 yen, and Limited Edition copies cost 12,980 yen for Nintendo Switch in Japan. Limited Edition contents include a special box, a 3-disc original soundtrack, a one-disc theme song CD, an art book, and a hololive collaborative bonus DLC Sweetia costume “Tsunomaki Watame Ver.”

CRKD Reveals Exclusive NEO S Widget Edition, Costs $59.99

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CRKD Reveals Exclusive NEO S Widget Edition, Costs $59.99

CRKD has revealed the NEO S Widget Edition, a new controller available exclusively at select Apple Store Locations and the Apple Store online. The controller, available now, costs $59.99. 

The controller comes with a charging dock and is compatible with devices like iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. It features Hall-Effect Thumbsticks, the ‘No Deadzone Mode’, integrated Motion Controls and Adjustable Trigger Sensitivity, Remappable Back Buttons, Adjustable Vibration, and Swappable Stick Tops. You can also connect the controller to the CRKD Companion App.

The online Apple Store describes the CRKD NEO S Widget Edition as follows:

Meet the CRKD NEO S Controller, where nostalgia meets the present, seamlessly blending retro charm with modern advanced features, making it more than just a controller, offering a distinctive user experience that reflects personal style. It’s designed to cater to both dedicated gamers and casual players, serving as the ideal companion for gaming on compatible devices such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs via Bluetooth® connectivity. Experience seamless compatibility with a wide array of controller-supported games, including titles available on Apple Arcade.

The CRKD NEO S controller charges via a standard USB Type-C® input and comes complete with a USB Type-C to Type-A cable in addition to a Charging Dock. It requires a USB Battery Charging 1.2-compatible Type-A wall charger (not included) to charge, or standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 compatible port found on a Mac, or PC computer.

CRKD is a company known for guitar peripherals, mobile controllers, and 5-fret controllers for Fortnite Festival. It’s next major line of controllers, which are Drum-Kits, will release in 2026. 

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Adds Elysia and Half-Year Anniversary Event

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Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Adds Elysia and Half-Year Anniversary Event

Netmarble has announced that a new Legendary Universal hero is available now in Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, named Elysia. Alongside her, an event commemorating the game’s half-year anniversary is now live. 

A press release describes Elysia as the “eighth princess of Terra Kingdom. She organized the Luminous Revolutionaries to prepare a rebellion to save Terra Kingdom.” Players can use her passive skill, “Leader of the Revolution,” to decrease all enemies’ Defense and remove debuffs inflicted on allies. It also grants Elysia a Barrier, as well as a Damage Immunity when her HP is 50% or lower.

The latest update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH adds increased chances to get Elysia, four new Legendary Pets (Windy, Merparrow, Yu, and Karam), and new costumes for Teo, Yeonhee, and Kyle. It also features new events for the half-year anniversary. These events can grant rewards such as 4★ Legendary Ring Selection Boxes, a Seven Knights Selector, mission points, and more. The exact events that you can play through now include the following:

  • 0.5th Anniversary 7K Festival – Expedition of the Ring
  • 0.5th Anniversary 7K Festival Check-In
  • 0.5th Anniversary Celebration Summon
  • 0.5th Anniversary 7K Festival Special Missions:
  • 0.5th Anniversary 7K Festival Arena Missions

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH is available now for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play Store. Final Weapon had the opportunity to interview Netmarble Nexus CEO and executive producer Jeong-min Kim to discuss the development of Seven Knights Re:BIRTH and various topics, including some of the challenges the team faced and what players can expect in the future. 

Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube Official Broadcast Announced for November 22

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Utawarerumono Shiro e no Michishirube Official Broadcast

Aquaplus announced the “Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube Official Broadcast: Latest Information Special” will be held on November 22 at 15:00 JST on YouTube. The broadcast will feature the latest details about Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube, which is launching in 2026 in Japan.

Presenters for the broadcast include Kentaro Tone (voice of Oshtor), Yuuko Minaguchi (voice of Shunya), and Yuuya Uchida (voice of Mikazuchi). After the livestream, fans can watch the “Utawarerumono: Lost Flag Official Broadcast: 6th Anniversary Special” on November 22 at 17:00 JST to get more details about the mobile game’s upcoming events.

Aquaplus previously delayed Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube to 2026 in Japan to make way for more quality improvements. Before being delayed, Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube was planned to release in fall 2025 for unspecified platforms. 

Before then, DMM Games, Shiravune and Aquaplus will release action RPG Utawarerumono: Zan on December 16 for PC via Steam. Originally, the Steam version of Utawarerumono: Zan was planned for October 23, but more development time has been allocated to assure the game’s quality. 

Utawarerumono: Zan is available now for PlayStation 4. The PC version of Utawarerumono: Zan will be available worldwide with English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese language options. Lastly, here’s an overview, via the game’s Steam page:

Turn up the music, grab your warfan, and get ready to mow down some mooks in this action-packed take on the Utawarerumono series!

Hack and Slash

Land big damage, juggle foes, and build up a combo counter into the hundreds! Carve your mark onto the battlefield while grooving out to over 80 tracks, including upbeat remixes of Utawarerumono’s legendary soundtrack!

Four’s a Party

Build a team of four characters and switch anytime! Every fighter in your squad brings unique stats and abilities. Equip and improve gear to customize your loadout, choose powerful formations that complement your strengths, and power up your party after every battle!

Flashy Final Strikes

Dodge attacks and land hits to charge up Zeal, then spend it on unique and deadly Chain Attacks—or save up, enter Overzeal, and unleash a devastating Final Strike!

For the Mikado

Utawarerumono: ZAN follows the story of Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, featuring slimmed-down exposition interspersed with button-pounding battles. When a man named Haku wakes up in an unfamiliar world, he quickly finds himself surrounded by a beautiful but strict caretaker and a motley crew of warriors, scholars, princesses, and heroic bandits. Under the direction of the dashing rogue Ukon, they’ll rescue damsels, stamp out conspiracies, stymie invasions, and build bonds as they fight to defend the land of Yamato from every threat… even the ones that wear masks.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals Second Gameplay Overview Trailer

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Saras Rajpal
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals Second Gameplay Overview Trailer

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco have revealed a new gameplay overview trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker. The game will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. 

While the first trailer focused on the game’s traversal mechanics, combat, and magic abilities, this second preview primarily highlights the changes made to the game due to fan feedback. The developers have altered the flow of fights and camera placement, for instance, to make for a more pleasing experience. Furthermore, the gameplay overview also features another look at the The Blood of Dawnwalker‘s protagonist, Coen, as he investigates the Svartrau Cathedral and learns more about the game’s world. 

Check out the second gameplay overview trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker:

The Steam page describes The Blood of Dawnwalker below:

14th-century Europe. Bloody conflicts sweep the lands, and the Black Death comes for the survivors. It’s a moment of weakness – and that’s all they needed. Vampires seize their opportunity to walk out of the shadows and claim what they’ve been denied for centuries: freedom, and the power that comes with it. Other creatures of the night follow their lead. Legends turn into reality, and history as we know it will never be the same.

You play as Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker, forever treading the line between the world of day and the realm of night. Fight for your humanity or embrace the cursed powers to save your family. Whatever your choice, the question stands: is your soul worth the lives of those you love?

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