Gintama ‘Chibi Character Battle’ Mobile Game is Coming Soon

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Gintama mobile game

2025’s 49th digital issue of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine confirmed that SEGA and NextNinja are working on a new Gintama mobile game. The new Gintama mobile game is described as a “chibi character battle,” and more details are coming soon.

Hideki Sorachi’s popular Gintama series began with the manga in 2004 and ran all the way until June 2021. The Gintama Yoshiwara in Flames arc premiered in 2009 and ran for eight episodes. The original Gintama anime series is streaming with English subs on Crunchyroll. Hulu is also streaming Gintama Seasons 2 and 3 with an English dub.

The New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames film will open in theaters in Japan on February 13, 2026. As previously announced, the film adapt the anime’s Yoshiwara in Flames arc. 

In addition, GINTAMA – Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class spinoff anime is now streaming on Crunchyroll and Anime.com. Botchi Boromaru performs the opening theme song “Sakurakaze (Cherry Blossom Wind),” and LONGMAN performs the ending theme song “Underclass HERO.”

Returning cast members for the anime include: 

  • Tomokazu Sugita as Ginpachi Sakata
  • Daisuke Sakaguchi as Shinpachi Shimura
  • Rie Kugimiya as Kagura
  • Satsuki Yukino as Tae Shimura
  • Susumu Chiba as Isao Kondo
  • Kazuya Nakai as Toshiro Hijikata
  • Kenichi Suzumura as Sogo Okita
  • Tetsuharu Ohta as Sagaru Yamazaki
  • Yū Kobayashi as Ayame Sarutobi
  • Akira Ishida as Kotaro Katsura
  • Takehito Koyasu as Shinsuke Takasugi
  • Satoshi Hino as Kamui

Natsumi Higashida is directing the GINTAMA – Mr. Ginpachi’s Zany Class anime at BN Pictures. Makoto Moriwaki is the general director, and Kazuyuki Fudeyasu and Mitei Mark II handle the series composition. Gintama animation director Shinji Takeuchi returns for the project, and Audio Highs will compose the anime’s music.

‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Season 2 Premieres January 12, Theme Song Artists and Key Visual Revealed

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The staff of ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Season 2 confirmed the anime’s premiere is set for January 12, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. JST on Tokyo MX, BS11 and ABEMA. In addition, a new key visual was revealed, along with the opening and ending theme songs.

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2
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ILLIT performs the opening theme song of ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Season 2, while Yuika performs the ending theme songs. The titles for theme songs will be confirmed at a later date. 

Crunchyroll will stream ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Season 2 in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia.

 The first season of ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess aired from January 8 to March 22, 2024 with English subs, and Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired in Japan. A total of 12 episodes were released during the first season.

Yōko Kanemori directs the series at studio Pine Jam, and Kazuyuki Fudeyasu wrote its scripts. Toshiya Kōno and Satoshi Furuhashi are the anime’s character designers. What’s more, Masaru Yokoyama composes the music for the anime.

The voice cast of ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Season 1:

  • Haruka Shiraishi as Princess
  • Chikahiro Kobayashi as Ex
  • Shizuka Itou as Torture Tortura
  • Tesshō Genda as Hell-Lord
  • Anna Nagase as Yōki
  • Honoka Inoue as Inki
  • Aya Yamane as Krall
  • Ai Kayano as Giant
  • Rina Hidaka as Mao Mao
  • Mai Nakahara as Lulune
  • Sayaka Senbongi as Gilga
  • Miyu Tomita as Vanilla Peschutz
  • Jun Fukushima as Kanage
  • Houchu Ohtsuka as Jimochi

Mutsumi Tamura joins the cast as Sakura Heartrock in the second season.

Shueisha initially published Robinson Haruhara and Hirakei’s ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess manga in 2019. The company is publishing the ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess manga in English on Manga Plus.

Isekaijoucho to Perform the Kunon the Sorcerer Anime Opening Theme Song

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Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Isekaijoucho

Kadokawa and the staff of the TV anime adaptation of Umikaze Minamino’s Kunon the Sorcerer Can See light novel series announced Isekaijoucho will perform the opening theme song “Rakenaria no Yume (Dream of Rakenaria).” Fans can expect to hear “Rakenaria no Yume” by Isekaijoucho in an upcoming trailer for the Kunon the Sorcerer Can See anime.

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See premieres in January 2026 on Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, and WOWOW. Crunchyroll will stream the Kunon the Sorcerer Can See anime series.

Hideaki Ōba directs the new anime at Platinum Vision. Yuki Enatsu is writing and supervising the series’ scripts. Yōko Satō and Toshimitsu Kobayashi are the character designers, and Shunsuke Takizawa is the music composer. 

The cast includes:

  • Saori Hayami as Kunon Gurion
  • Maaya Uchida as Iko
  • Akari Kitō as Mirika
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Umikaze Minamino initially released the series on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in August 2021. The story is still ongoing even now. Kadokawa has been releasing compiled novel volumes since March 2022. Additionally, La-na launched the manga adaptation in April 2022.

Yen Press describes Kunon the Sorcerer Can See as follows:

Kunon Gurion was born without sight and unsure of his purpose in life, but everything changes when he resolves to find a way to use magic to see. This is a feat no sorcerer has ever accomplished or even tried, and it won’t be easy.

Kunon’s single-minded ambition leads him to quickly surpass his teacher, and with only a few basic spells, he can already sense color, produce useful items, and create a lifelike cat from water! Word of his skills and ingenuity soon reaches the castle, which earns him a rare chance to study under a powerful new mentor. But is Kunon’s goal even attainable?

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Trailer Previews Yuji vs Yuta from Culling Game

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Jujutsu Kaisen Execution Yuji vs Yuta

A new trailer for the Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution compilation film was released to preview the fight between Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 – The Culling Game Part 1. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution premieres in Japanese theaters on November 7 with IMAX, and the film includes the first two episodes of The Culling Game Part 1, which is the third season of the anime.

Jujutsu Kaisen Execution IMAX key visual
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GKIDS will bring Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution to theaters in North America on December 5 with Japanese voice-overs and English dubs. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 – The Culling Game Part 1 follows up with its premiere in January 2026. The third season will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Asia, with new episodes premiering same-day as Japan.

The Japanese voice cast includes:

  • Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori
  • Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro
  • Daisuke Namikawa as Choso
  • Megumi Ogata as Yuta Okkotsu

The anime’s staff includes:

  • Director: Shota Goshozono
  • Series Composition and Script Writer: Hiroshi Seko
  • Character Design: Yosuke Yajima and Hiromi Niwa
  • Deputy Director: Yosuke Takada
  • Art Director: Junichi Higashi
  • Color Design: Eiko Matsushima
  • CG Producer: Yusuke Tannawa
  • 3DCG Director: Daisuke Ishikawa (Monster’s Egg)
  • Director of Photography: Teppei Ito
  • Editor: Keisuke Yanagi
  • Music: Yoshimasa Terui
  • Music Producer: Yoshiki Kobayashi
  • Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina
  • Sound Production: dugout
  • Animation Studio: MAPPA

What’s more, Starforge Systems has launched its all-new Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Limited Edition PC collection featuring components with artwork from the popular anime film. The Starforge Systems Jujutsu Kaisen 0 PC bundle ($2399.99) is the all-encompassing headliner of the collection with a custom PC, desk mat, and wall art. The new PC bundle includes an AMD RX 9070 XT 16GB GPU, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, and a custom UV printed case. The wall art and desk mat are available separately for $59.99 and $49.99 at starforgesystems.com, along with a PC case bundle.

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is Coming to Switch 2

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Nicktoons & the Dice of Destiny Switch 2

Nickelodeon and GameMill Entertainment announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny will release on December 5. A physical edition of Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny will be available as a Game-Key Card title for Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes an increased resolution of 1240p, 60 FPS support, and improved lighting, particle effects, anti-aliasing, textures, and more.

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Lastly, the Steam page describes Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny as follows:

Embark on a fantastical quest with your favorite Nicktoons characters—reimagined as epic Action-RPG heroes!

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a vibrant, universe-spanning mashup that brings iconic Nickelodeon heroes into a world of fantasy-style tropes and real-time RPG action. Roll the the dice and dive into a wild, action-packed adventure with SpongeBob and more Nickelodeon characters! Get ready for epic battles, dynamic environments, and recognizable character moments, all with an engaging gameplay experience for players of all ages.

Play as Legendary Nickelodeon Characters—Fantasy Style

Suit up as a selection of Nickelodeon characters, each reimagined into classic RPG character classes from Spellcaster and Wizard, to Barbarian, Knight, and more. Every hero comes with their own unique powers and weapons.

Real-Time, Action-Packed Battles

Slash, cast spells, and strategize your way through fast-paced, fluid combat. Master each character’s unique style and time your combos to perfection.

Explore Whimsical Worlds

From Bikini Bottomshire and beyond; journey through colorful, Nickelodeon-inspired fantasy lands with fun, reimagined twists – each filled with puzzles, secrets, side quests, and wonderful surprises.

Godzilla Minus Zero Officially Announced, Logo Revealed

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Saras Rajpal
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Godzilla Minus Zero Officially Announced, Logo Revealed

TOHO has officially announced that the sequel to Godzilla Minus One will be titled Godzilla Minus Zero. The company has also released the first teaser and logo for the upcoming movie. 

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. Check out the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero below:

An article from The Hollywood Reporter reports that “the new film is being positioned not just as a sequel but as a statement piece.” TOHO is targeting a late 2026 release date for the film and will ramp up production in New Zealand and Norway. The company will reveal more details about the cast and story at a later date. 

Godzilla Minus One is available now for streaming on Netflix. The black and white version, Godzilla Minus Color, is also accessible on the service. Additionally, a sequel to the equally beloved Shin Godzilla is in development. Earlier this year, GKIDS re-released the movie in theaters. The official website of the film describes Shin Godzilla as follows:

Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the public to remain calm, a horrific creature of tremendous size makes landfall in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Then it evolves. The government assembles a motley task force to combat the monster when an envoy from the US Department of State delivers a folder of classified documents. On its cover is written: “GODZILLA.”

Wind Breaker Live-Action Film Shares Sneak Peek of Kyōtarō Fight Scene

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Wind Breaker live-action film fight scene

Warner Bros. Japan released a new video clip for the Wind Breaker live-action film to preview the fight scene between Sakura and Kyōtarō. A cast interview was shared after the new video clip, where BE:FIRST member JUNON recalls watching the Wind Breaker anime and challenges of filming fight and action scenes for the film.

The Wind Breaker live-action film opens December 5 in Japan. Kentarō Hagiwara directs the film, with a script by Japan Academy Prize winner Yōsuke Masaike. Warner Brothers is distributing the film, which was shot from February to April 2025 in Okinawa. The production rented a local shopping avenue to serve as the film’s open set.

The cast includes:

  • Kōshi Mizukami as Haruka Sakura
  • Taisei Kido as Akihiko Nirei
  • Keito Tsuna as Hayato Suō
  • JUNON as Kyōtarō Sugishita
  • Motoki Nakazawa as Tōma Hiragi
  • Shūhei Uesugi as Hajime Umemiya
  • Rikako Yagi as Kotoha Tachibana
  • Kōki Yamashita as Chōji Tomiyama
  • Noritaka Hamao as Jō Togame

BE:FIRST performs the theme song “Stay Strong.”

Wind Breaker live-action film key visual
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Wind Breaker Season 2 aired weekly from April 3 to June 19 in the Super Animeism TURBO block on 28 MBS and TBS affiliate channels. The anime is streaming on ABEMA, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, and other streaming services in Japan. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime series outside of Japan with English subs and dubs.

Toshifumi Akai directed the second season at CloverWorks with Hiroshi Seko in charge of series scripts. Taishi Kawakami designed the characters and Ryō Takahashi composed the music.

Additional staff members include:

  • Chief Animation Directors: Taishi Kawakami and Yūsuke Tanaka
  • Action Director: Kazuyuki Asaka
  • Prop Design: Maiko Hado
  • Art Setting/Director: Yasunao Moriyasu
  • Color Key Artists: Kyōko Hara and Asuka Yokota
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Yukiko Nagase
  • 3D Director: Keita Watanabe (Sublimation)
  • Editing: Akinori Mishima
  • Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa

Bleach The Locus of Brave II Exhibition Heads to Kyoto in March 2026

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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. 

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Bleach The Locus of Brave II previously made stops in Tokyo, Sendai, and Nagoya, with the later being held from October 17 to November 3 at Nagoya PARCO West Building (9th floor event space). Ticket information for the Bleach The Locus of Brave II Kyoto exhibition will be revealed at a later date on the event’s official website.

Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity will premiere in 2026, and it’s expected to run for at least 13 episodes, with a grand one-hour grand finale. This will be the fourth and final part of the ongoing Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War anime series. A exact premiere date for the anime is unknown at this time, however.

Similarly to Part 3 – The Conflict, new episodes of Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity will likely 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.

Previously, Crunchyroll and A PLUS JAPAN announced anime action RPG BLEACH: Soul Resonance will be released worldwide, excluding Asia, by the end of 2025 for Android and iOS. Pre-registration for BLEACH: Soul Resonance is now open on Google Play and the Apple App Store, and the game’s official website is now live.

Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights Details New Physical Plus Edition

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Temirana The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights physical

Idea Factory International has revealed new details about physical editions of otome visual novel Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights, which releases in the west on January 13, 2026 in North America and January 27, 2026 in Europe for Nintendo Switch. Standard and Plus Edition physical copies of Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights will be available, and pre-orders will open on November 20 in the IFI Online Store.

The  Plus Edition ($64.99 / £59.99 / €64.99) includes:

  • Physical Game
  • Official Soundtrack (37 Tracks) & Audio Drama
  • Reversible Cover Sleeve
  • Exclusive Trading Card

The Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights official soundtrack and audio drama, The Time-Traveling Knights and the Mysterious Tome, is a special two-disc digipack set featuring a 37-track OST and the aforementioned audio drama, which is presented in the original Japanese language it was recorded in. The set includes an exclusive link to the official English translation PDF for fans to follow along to. The set’s size itself is 4.9″ x 17.25″ (unfolded).

What’s more, the physical copy of the game comes with a reversible cover sleeve, which depicts Josephy sharing the spotlight with Cecilia on the reversible cover sleeve with the original Japanese Standard Edition art. What’s more, an exclusive 3.5″ x 2.5″ trading card is included with Standard Plus Edition copies.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC Character Chun-Li Launches November 5

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Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Chun-Li vs Mai

SNK announced Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC character Chun-Li will launch on November 5. Chun-Li is included as the latest DLC character with the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season Pass 1, and three new trailers were released to showcase the new character and her move-set. 

SNK World Championship 2025 Trailer

Animated Trailer

Character Guide Trailer

Players can also look forward to a new Arcade Mode route and Episodes of South Town with Chun-Li. She arrives in South Town in response to rumors surrounding Shadaloo. In Episodes of South Town, Chun-Li accepts an invitation to share her kung fu knowledge and expertise with people in town.

The following character bio and artwork were previously revealed:

Chun-Li – English VA: Jennie Kwan, Japanese VA: Fumiko Orikasa

Chun-Li, a battle-hardened Metro City agent, arrives in South Town, by request, to investigate the resurgence of an infamous criminal syndicate. Few wolves here can match the strength, style, and grace of this World Warrior—let alone best her outright. Perhaps the only one who can hold a candle to her is the fiery kunoichi of the Shiranui clan.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. DLC characters Ken Masters from Capcom’s Street Fighter series, Andy Bogard, and Joe Higashi are available now with the Season Pass, and Street Fighter’s Chun-Li and Mr. Big will arrive in winter 2025 and early 2026, respectively.

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