Homura: The Crimson Warriors Details Physical and Digital Editions

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Soul Kiwami
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Homura The Crimson Warriors trading card pack

Idea Factory International has revealed new details about the physical and digital editions of otome visual novel Homura: The Crimson Warriors. Pre-orders for the physical Standard Edition will open at a later date for $49.99 | €49.99 | £49.99 in the IFI Online Store.

In North America and Europe, the physical Standard Edition of Homura: The Crimson Warriors from the IFI Online Store and retailers will include a bonus trading card pack. Each pack consists of 5 trading cards, including a card for each love interest. Additionally, a random trading card within the pack will have a special holographic finish.

There will also be digital Standard and Deluxe Editions available on the Nintendo eShop at launch.

The digital Standard Edition ($39.99 | €39.99 | £34.99) includes:

  • Digital Standard Edition

The Deluxe Edition ($54.99 | €54.99 | £49.99) includes:

  • Digital Standard Edition
  • Digital Short Stories
  • Digital Soundtrack (26 Tracks) 

Homura: The Crimson Warriors is coming to the west for Nintendo Switch in 2026. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Idea Factory International:

About Homura: The Crimson Warriors

Fourteen years have passed since the Battle of Sekigahara split Japan in two.

Now firmly in control, the Tokugawa shogunate is scheming to eliminate the Toyotomi clan, a long-standing thorn in its side.

In response, the Toyotomi clan has decided to confront the Tokugawa head-on, using Osaka Castle as their stronghold. Calls for support were sent to daimyo throughout the nation and a mere few answered the call. One of these brave warriors was Nobushige Sanada, the second son of the Sanada family who was cast away to Mt. Kudo on house arrest after the Battle of Sekigahara.

Alongside Nobushige on his escape from Mt. Kudo are the Sanada Ten Braves, ten ninjas who serve him even after their exile. Standing in their way are the Ura Yagyu, a group comprised of assassins who have carried out many killings under orders from the shogunate, mysterious swordsmen, and mighty warriors.

This is the final chapter of the Warring States period. It is a tale of the bonds and way of life shared by the Nobushige Sanada and the Ten Braves who gather at Osaka Castle.

Key Features
      • Amongst the fire and ashes, love will prevail — Previously released in Japan on PS Vita in 2018, Western fans can experience the historical fantasy otome as the protagonist Mutsumi Mochizuki fights alongside the Crimson Warriors. Accompanied with multiple endings and CGs, this legendary battle of love tangled with iconic historical events and original characters in the Warring States period is sure to capture the hearts of history otome lovers!
      • Maintain peak performance with Energy Reading — Use Energy Reading to detect the affection level and Ring status of love interests. Mutsumi has the special ability to adjust the love interests’ Rings. When sped up, it allows them to utilize unique powers at the cost of their physical health. Make sure to keep their Rings balanced! If their health deteriorates too much, the consequences could be dire…
      • Ninja Guidance — Use your ninja scrolls to keep track of where you are in the story and revisit moments of the past if you seek a different outcome of the path you’ve chosen. Adjust both your affection and ring levels with each warrior when you select previously viewed events to change the course of history!
      • Path of the Samurai — Throughout the story, you can level up your ninja rank to keep up with the Crimson Warriors during battle. Take your ninja skills to the next level and make it your mission to reach Master rank and ensure victory against the Ura Yagyu!

Little Nightmares III October Update Available Now, Patch Notes Released

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Saras Rajpal
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Little Nightmares III October Update Available Now, Patch Notes Released

Bandai Namco has released the October update for Little Nightmares III on all consoles. The patch notes for the update are available now. 

The patch notes for the October update of Little Nightmares III below:

Gameplay:

    • Enhancements to AI companion behavior & animations
    • Improved player-environment interactions

Online:

    • Improved synchronization between host & client 

Graphics:

    • Post-processing updates to improve brightness & readability.

UI & UX: 

    • Localization & menu improvements
    • Fixes for vibration and controller bugs

Little Nightmares III is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The Standard and Deluxe Editions of Little Nightmares III are available for $39.99 and $59.99. The following editions are also available to purchase:

  • Digital Deluxe Edition – includes Secrets of The Spiral – Expansion Pass and the Residents Costumes Pack
  • Collector “Mirror Edition” includes Deluxe Edition content, a figurine, a metal case, a physical artbook, the OST in digital and physical format, and some stickers 
  • Premium Collector “Spiral Edition” (Bandai Namco Store exclusive) – includes the Collector “Mirror Edition” figurine, enhanced with a music box base, a Nome controller/phone holder and a double-sided coin of Low and Alone.

Final Weapon reviewed Little Nightmares III and gave it a 3 out of 5, noting that “while the game’s atmosphere, art direction, and world-building are hauntingly beautiful, its lack of true scares and overly simple puzzles hold it back. The co-op mechanics feel underutilized, and solo play suffers due to overly helpful AI. Despite its flaws, the game’s strong visuals and collectibles make it a worthwhile yet uneven experience for fans of the series.”

Minami-ke Season 5 Will Be Titled ‘Minami-ke: Korekara’

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Saras Rajpal
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Minami-ke Season 5 Will Be Titled 'Minami-ke: Korekara'

The staff behind season 5 of Minami-ke have announced the title for the upcoming season: Minami-ke: Korekara. The release date and story details of the fifth season are currently unknown. 

Minami-ke: Korekara will be the fifth TV anime season of Minami-ke. The first season released in 2007, with subsequent seasons releasing in 2008 and 2009. The most recent season, Minami-ke: I’m Home!, premiered in 2013. The series also received three OVAs. The upcoming fifth season will premiere at a later date. Check out the logo showcasing the title of season 5 of Minami-ke, Minami-ke: Korekara, below:

The staff and cast of the most recent season is as follows:

Staff

  • Director: Keiichiro Kawaguchi
  • Writer: Takamitsu Kōno
  • Composer: Yasuhiro Misawa
  • Studio: Feel
  • Producer: Shinichi Ikeda and Daisuke Nishioka
  • Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina
  • Script: Takashi Aoshima
  • Storyboard: Tetsurou Amino and Takuya Satou
  • Animation Director: Yoshiyuki Fujiwara

Cast

  • Marina Inoue as Kana Minami
  • Minori Chihara as Chiaki Minami
  • Rina Satou as Haruka Minami
  • Daisuke Ono as Hosaka
  • Rika Morinaga as Makoto
  • Nana Mizuki as Touma Minami
  • Eri Kitamura as Yuka Uchida
  • Tetsuya Kakihara as Fujioka
  • Hiroyuki Yoshino as Natsuki Minami
  • Shintaro Asanuma as Sensei

Currently, the Minami-ke anime series is unavailable to stream on any streaming service. However, the MyAnimeList website describes Minami-ke as follows:

The Minami residence is home to three sisters: the strict and diligent eldest sister Haruka; air-headed and lively Kana; and the youngest, Chiaki, whose sharp tongue spares no one. Living without adult supervision, the sisters share the workload of cooking and laundry, as well as the occasional romantic adventure. From combating chronic laziness to hanging out with friends, there is never a boring day in the Minami household.

Resident Evil and BABYMETAL Collaboration Merchandise Releases in 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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Resident Evil and BABYMETAL Collaboration Merchandise Releases in 2026

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil will collaborate with the BABYMETAL band in 2026. As part of the collaboration, both will release merchandise that commemorate Resident Evil‘s 30th anniversary. 

The video announcing the collaboration features Maggie Robertson as Alcina Dimitrescu confirming that fans will be able to purchase collaborative merchandise featuring Resident Evil and BABYMETAL next year. Check out the announcement video from the official Resident Evil YouTube channel below:

Capcom recently opened pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem and revealed a new Deluxe Edition, Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, and new Grace amiibo. All pre-orders include the “Apocalypse” costume for Grace, and players who pre-order on Epic Games Store receive special collaboration items in Fortnite, including the Grace outfit.

The Deluxe Edition will be available for $79.99. It will include a pack of five costumes, one of which depicting Grace as Lady Dimitrescu, as well as four weapon skins, two screen filters, two weapon charms, and much more. A Premium Steelbook Edition ($89.99) was also revealed featuring the full game, Deluxe Edition contents, and a limited-edition lenticular card.

Fans can also look forward to Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Resident Evil biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, launching the same day as Resident Evil Requiem. A Resident Evil Generation Pack bundle, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, will include all three games. Pre-orders are available now for $89.99 in the Nintendo eShop.

Lastly, Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, and the game has already surpassed two million wishlists. This past June, we had the opportunity to experience hands-off gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest. 

One Piece Anime Casts Kenjiro Tsuda as Shamrock

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Soul Kiwami
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One Piece Elbaph Arc Shamrock

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece staff confirmed that prolific actor Kenjiro Tsuda will be voicing Shamrock in the upcoming anime adaptation of the manga’s Elbaph Arc. Shamrock is the Figarland family leader and twin brother of pirate Shanks in the One Piece world. A new trailer was released to preview the anime’s Elbaph arc, Shamrock’s backstory, and Kenjiro Tsuda’s performance as well.

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.

One Piece Egghead Arc episodes 1134 through 1143 will receive an English dub this November on Crunchyroll. The English dub for One Piece Egghead Arc episodes 1134 – 1143 will be available in United States, Canada, LATAM, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

This past August, the ONE PIECE DAY ’25 event brought major announcements, including an anime adaptation of Jun Esaka and Sayaka Suwa’s One Piece: Heroines light novel series. One Piece: Heroines was serialized in issues of One Piece Magazine in 2019. Shueisha publishes the novel series in Japan, and VIZ Media publishes the series in English outside Japan.

The One Piece manga has been serialized since July 1997, and fans can read the One Piece manga weekly on VIZ Media and Manga Plus in English.

Witch Hat Atelier Manga is Getting a New Novel

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Soul Kiwami
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Witch Hat Atelier

Kodansha will ship a new novel adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s Witch Hat Atelier manga, titled Shōsetsu Tongari Bōshi no Atelier Special Stories. The new Witch Hat Atelier novel is written by One Piece novel HEROINES author Jun Esaka, with Shirahama credited for supervision and the original work.

Witch Hat Atelier novel
©Kamome Shirahama, Jun Esaka, Kodansha

Shōsetsu Tongari Bōshi no Atelier Special Stories features three short stories. The first story focuses on Qifrey, who went missing, and Olruggio goes searching for him in the snowy mountains. The second story follows up with a dragon managing group that visits the atelier with a request for Olruggio. The third story is set in Ezrest, as Easthies and others confiscate illegal magic devices and go on an undercover investigation.

The Witch Hat Atelier anime premieres in 2026, and Crunchyroll will stream the series. Ayumu Watanabe will direct the series at BUG FILMS, Hiroaki Kojima will produce the series, and Yuka Kitamura (Elden Ring) will compose the music. Kairi Unabara is designing the characters of the anime series.

 

Kodansha USA Publishing releases the Witch Hat Atelier manga in English and describes the series as follows:

In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: She wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch…until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem…

I Want to End This Love Game Anime Premieres in April 2026

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Soul Kiwami
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I Want to End This Love Game

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Yūki Dōmoto’s I Want to End This Love Game (Aishiteru Game o Owarasetai) manga announced the anime’s April 2026 premiere. In addition, the main staff and cast of I Want to End This Love Game were revealed alongside a key visual.

I Want to End This Love Game anime
©堂本裕貴／小学館／「愛してるゲームを終わらせたい」製作委員会

The cast of I Want to End This Love Game includes Kaito Ishikawa and Yukiya Asagi and Miku Itō as Miku Sakura. The following character visuals were also revealed:

©堂本裕貴／小学館／「愛してるゲームを終わらせたい」製作委員会

Azuma Tani directs the I Want to End This Love Game anime series at Felix Film. Keiichirō Ōchi writes and oversees the series scripts, Yūki Fukuchi is the character designer, and Akito Matsuda is the music composer. 

Dōmoto launched the manga series on the Sunday Webry website in 2021. Shogakukan publishes the manga series in Japan, and the publisher released the manga’s seventh volume on June 18. In the west, VIZ Media publishes the manga in English. The sixth volume was published in English back on May 13.

Lastly, here’s an description of the manga series, via VIZ Media: 

After leaving behind his image as a quiet nerd, Yukiya’s ready to break hearts and take names with the ultimate high school glow-up. Well, he’s really just got one girl in his sights—his best friend, Miku! Using her favorite shojo manga as his weapon, he’s prepared to pin her to the wall and gaze at her with the perfect smolder! Will his advances get her heart racing? Or will Yukiya end up making a fool of himself?

There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~ Trailer Reveals Theme Song

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Soul Kiwami
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There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover Unless... Next Shine

The staff of There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~ released a new trailer for the theatrical anime release, revealing the theme song. The cast unit Quintet performs the theme song “Dear My Special Precious Marvelous Sweet Darlings.”

There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~ opens on November 21 in Japanese theaters with five episodes, and it will air on Japanese TV at a later date as a five-episode series. The anime continues right after the 12th episode.

There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… premiered on July 7 and ran for 12 episodes. Akari Nanawo performed the opening theme song “Muri Muri Evolution (The Impossible Theory of Evolution),” and Philosophy no Dance performed the ending theme song “Mayocchauwa (I’m Confused).”

The staff of the anime includes: 

  • Director: Natsumi Uchinuma
  • Series Structure / Script: Naruhisa Arakawa
  • Character Design: kojikoji
  • Chief Animation Director: Misaki Kaneko / Haruki Moriya / Takashi Shiokawa / Kino
  • Tokino Keinosuke Ami
  • Color Setting: Mitsuko Sekimoto
  • Art Director: Yuri Takagi / Keito Watanabe
  • Director of Photography: Takuma Morooka
  • Editing: Ichiro Chaen
  • Sound Director: Takayuki Yamaguchi
  • Music: Yoshiaki Fujisawa
  • Animation Production: studio MOTHER

The cast includes:

  • Kanna Nakamura as Rena Amaori
  • Saori Onishi as Mai Oduka
  • Yukari Anzai as Ajisai Sena
  • Kana Ichinose as Satsuki Koto
  • Takako Tanaka as Kaho Koyanagi
  • Mayu Sagara as Haruna Amaori

Writer Teren Mikami and illustrator Eku Takeshima launched the There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… light novel series in February 2020. The light novel series is published by Shueisha under the Dash X Bunko label.

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

A non-stop girls’ comedy-romance in a high school setting with a cast of richly individual characters. The main character, Renako Amaori, who had a lonely time in junior high school, makes her debut in high school and meets her classmate, school superstar Mai Oduka. The two share each other’s worries and become secret friends…

SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Trailer Shares Sneak Peek of Bus Hijacking Arc

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Soul Kiwami
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SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Bus Hijacking Arc

A new trailer for SPY x FAMILY Season 3 was released to give fans a sneak peek of the upcoming “Bus Hijacking Arc.” The Bus Hijacking Arc begins with the release of SPY x FAMILY Season 3 episode 6 (episode 43 overall) on November 8.

SPY x FAMILY Season 3 premiered on October 4 at 23:00 JST on TV Tokyo and other networks, and Crunchyroll is streaming the anime as new episodes premiere in Japan. Crunchyroll is also streaming an English dub.

SPITZ performs the opening theme song “Hi o Mamoru (Protect the Light).” Singer-songwriter Lilas performs the ending theme song “Actor.”

The Japanese cast and staff includes:

Japanese Cast
  • Takuya Eguchi as Loid Forger
  • Atsumi Tanezaki as Anya Forger
  • Saori Hayami as Yor Forger
  • Kenichiro Matsuda as Bond Forger
  • Hiroyuki Yoshino as Franky Franklin
  • Yuhko Kaida as Sylvia Sherwood
  • Kazuhiro Yamaji as Henry Henderson
  • Kensho Ono as Yuri Briar
  • Natsumi Fujiwara as Damian Desmond
  • Emiri Kato as Becky Blackbell
  • Ayane Sakura as Fiona Frost
Staff
  • Director: Yukiko Imai
  • Series Composition: Rino Yamasaki
  • Character Design and Chief Animation Director: Kazuaki Shimada
  • Color Design: Kyoko Hara
  • Art Setting: Yuki Takeuchi and Tomomi Sugimoto (Unstable)
  • Art Director: Minami Usui
  • CG Director: Keita Watanabe
  • Director of Photography: Yuya Sakuma
  • Editor: Rina Koguchi
  • Music Production: (K)NoW_NAME
  • Sound Director: Shoji Hata
  • Sound Effects: Noriko Izumo
  • Animation Studio: WIT STUDIO x CloverWorks

Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime, via Crunchyroll:

World peace is at stake, and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet—pretend to be a family man. Posing as a loving husband and father, he’ll infiltrate an elite school to get close to a high-profile politician. He has the perfect cover, except his wife’s a deadly assassin and neither knows each other’s identity. But someone does, his adopted daughter, who’s a telepath!

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Teruyuki Kagawa Backlash Continues with Release of Japanese VA Trailer

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Soul Kiwami
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Goh Hamazaki

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is back in the limelight with the release of the latest “Japanese Voice Cast” trailer, but it’s not for hype behind the game. Teruyuki Kagawa, the actor accused of sexually harassing two women in 2019 and later admitted to sexual misconduct in 2022, is featured in the latest Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties trailer, and fans aren’t happy in the comments of the video on YouTube.

The #REMOVEKAGAWA hashtag, which began shortly after SEGA and RGG Studio confirmed Kagawa’s involvement in the cast as Goh Hamazaki, is experiencing an influx of activity with the release of the latest trailer. Many longtime Yakuza and Like a Dragon fans are voicing their frustrations about Kagawa and the remake, with some opting to forgo a purchase of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties entirely.

What’s more, the change.org petition for Kagawa’s removal from the Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties cast has surpassed 8,000 signatures, all while SEGA and RGG Studio have yet to publicly acknowledge the fans’ concerns and criticisms. Yakuza/Like a Dragon Wiki’s community notice provides a rundown of Kagawa’s incident with citations to Japanese publications.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is currently planned to launch on February 12, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The release includes a remake of 2009’s Yakuza 3 and the new Dark Ties title, a Like a Dragon Gaiden-style game featuring Yoshitaka Mine as the protagonist. Yakuza Kiwami 3 features revamped gameplay, story changes, new cast members and English voice-overs, and new cutscenes in the Dragon Engine.

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