Persona 4 Revival Has Been Rated by the ESRB

Persona 4 Revival has received a new rating from the ESRB ahead of a potential announcement during Summer Game Fest 2026 week, which includes the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7. The ESRB rating for Persona 4 Revival can be seen in the game’s official store pages, such as the Microsoft Store

This past May, Persona 4 Revival was rated in Korea alongside a new LEGO Skylines game and other upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.

Persona 4 Revival is available to wishlist now on PlayStation 5 via PlayStation StoreXbox Series X|S via Microsoft Store, and PC via Microsoft Store and Steam. The remake will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Here’s an overview of the game via its store pages:

About

Persona 4 Revival intertwines an investigation into a string of murders with the journey of self-discovery and encounters with the occult, all within a critically acclaimed, classic RPG experience—revived in a new form!

In the rural Japanese town of Inaba, the once sleepy streets receive a cold wake-up call when a mysterious serial killer strikes. Also, what’s with the rumor of a mysterious TV channel appearing only on rainy nights? A whirlwind of surprises and otherworldly adventures will make the next year of your high school life anything but ordinary!

Key Features:

An Unforgettable Year Awaits:

A new life, a new town, and a new school year. Move to the rural countryside town of Inaba and experience moments you’ll treasure forever with unique friends at Yasogami High School.

Classes, club activities, romance, and even part-time jobs—whether you’re leveling up your skills or kicking back, how you spend your time is entirely up to you.

Murder Investigations and the Mysterious Midnight Channel:

A string of murders rocks the town: on foggy mornings, corpses are found hanging from buildings and transmission towers. At the same time, an eerie rumor of a TV channel emerges: “They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…” As you dig deeper, you stumble upon another realm beyond the screen. On the other side, you awaken the power to uncover the truth—an inner strength known as “Persona.”

Battle Shadows and Conquer the Unknown:

Face against “Shadows” lurking in this other world in turn-based combat. Exploit the enemy’s elemental weaknesses to knock them down, then team up with your crew for an explosive “All-Out Attack”! Strategize your next move by collecting and equipping different Personas to bring your own unique fighting style and skills to each battle.

Explore Beautiful Locales and Interact with a Captivating Cast of Characters:

From clear blue skies to riversides bathed in sunset hues and glistening streets on rainy days, Inaba’s nostalgic landscapes are brought to life with revamped modern day graphics.

Form Social Links and deepen your bonds with the town locals through rich story and immersive interactions. The closer your connections, the stronger your journey unfolds.

Ember and Blade is Coming to PS5

Ember and Blade

LINE Games Corporation has announced that “survivors-like” action roguelike game Ember and Blade is coming to consoles, including PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2026. A free demo for Ember and Blade is available now on Steam, and a new trailer was released.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Ember and Blade is a survivors-like adventure that blends strategic combat, elaborate boss battles, atmospheric visual design, and a dark, intricate storyline.

As a demon hunter bound to temporary immortality through an angel’s pact, you enter the realm where the archdemon Asmodeus has been sealed for centuries and encounter Ariella, the lone guardian of its seal.

Entangled in her tragic fate, you must carve through endless demons and face the question—can destiny itself be defied?

CARVE THROUGH ENDLESS HORDES

As the immortal hunter, sweep across battlefields teeming with demons in fast-paced survivors-like action. Every swing scatters foes, every run escalates the chaos, and only your blade stands between order and oblivion.

HELLSENT BOSS ENCOUNTERS

Face the Judicators of Fate—once mortals who sold their souls to become demons, now wielding immense power and devastating attacks. Only precise timing, careful strategy, and the edge of immortality can carry you to victory.

HARNESS HEAVENLY BLESSINGS

Angels grant you powers beyond mortal reach. Choose between their heavenly gifts and forge evolving strategies that change with each run. Your path is never the same twice. Immortality does come with certain perks. 

DEFY THE CYCLE OF DEATH

Each fall is only the start of another run. Resurrection brings deeper secrets and the chance to twist fate itself.

ATMOSPHERIC WORLDS AND DYNAMIC BATTLES

Step into a realm forged by divine fire and demonic corruption. A visually rich world awaits with balanced design, unique characters, vibrant colors, and vivid effects that bring every battle to life.

Vampire Survivors Developer poncle to Open Japan Studio by El Shaddai Creator Sawaki Takeyasu

Vampire Crawlers poncle

In a new interview in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, Vampire Survivors and Vampire Crawlers developer poncle and studio founder Luca Galante revealed plans to open a new Japan-based studio with El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron creator and crim CEO Sawaki Takeyasu at the helm. This is in addition to plans to create new IPs and open a new studio in Italy.

According to Galante, the idea for opening a Japanese studio has been on his mind for years due to his admiration for Japanese games and positive experiences in Japan. Galante met Takeyasu though poncle chief strategy officer Matteo Sapio around 2023, kicking off their friendship and collaborative efforts later on. It was revealed that the name “poncle” originates from Capcom’s Okami, which Takeyasu served as a character designer on. 

Takeyasu will support the company’s goals of establishing a foundation in Japan, and poncle still intends to continue operations with small development teams. Regional teams will pursue separate projects in what will be largely independent development efforts, and Galante confirmed that a future project could emerge from the Japanese studio. 

Takeyasu hopes to build a studio of passion instead of following market trends, and he plans to create opportunities for aspiring developers regardless of age or experience. He also wants to increase awareness of Vampire Survivors in Japan and promote an environment where creators can experiment with new ideas through smaller-scale productions.

Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store for $9.99. Android and iOS versions of Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors will launch at a later date.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R Has Been Rated in Brazil

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Eyes of Heaven R

Unannounced anime fighting game remaster JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R has been rated in Brazil for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R follows a similar rating and nomenclature to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, which was released in 2022. 

Originally developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven is available for PlayStation 4 worldwide. A free demo is also available.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via the PlayStation Store

In almost 30 years since its first publication, the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure franchise has never been as young and fresh as today! Featuring a completely new 2 vs 2 fighting system, the House of Joestar is back with a new fast-paced action/fighting game! Strategize with your partner, overwhelm your opponent, and strike a victory pose in stylish team battles only possible in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven!

Key Features:

      • A Boy Named Joestar – In an original story that spans generations, all the members of the House of Joestar are joining forces to unravel a terrible mystery and discover the “Truth”!
      • More More More – More than 50 characters coming from the 8 chapters of the story. Also, all of the previously released Japanese DLC is included!
      • It’s All in the Game – New incredible abilities and fighting styles made possible through open stage cooperative battles! Select your favorite duo and trigger devastating Dual Heat Attacks!
      • Roam – Larger environments with even more stage gimmicks!

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed to July 23, Closed Beta Test Announced

Avatar Legends The Fighting Game delayed

Gameplay Group International and PM Studios have delayed the release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game from July 2 to July 23 to spend some extra time developing some “previously unplanned” content. In addition, a crossplay-supported closed beta test for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will be available from July 2 to 5 for players who pre-orders on all platforms, except Nintendo Switch 2.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will be available for $29.99 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will support crossplay and rollback netcode on all platforms, and pre-orders are available now.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via the official Steam page:

Water. Earth. Fire. Air.

Master the elements and clash as legendary characters in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game.

Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation faithful to the series’ roots, this title lets you experience the world of Avatar in countless ways. Choose from 12 playable characters and go head-to-head across a variety of modes and features, including Offline & Online Versus, Story, Arcade, Training, Spectator, and an Art Gallery celebrating the history of the series.

Features: 

      • Hand-Drawn 2D Animation – Hand-drawn 2D animation faithfully brings characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra to life.
      • A Wealth of Game Modes – With Story, Arcade, Offline & Online Play, Training, Spectator Mode, Art Gallery and much more, there’s endless enjoyment for every Avatar and fighting game fan.
      • Immersive Story and Arcade Mode – Shape the fate of time and space in the main story mode, then dive into arcade runs featuring unique storylines for every playable character.
      • Easy to Pick Up, Impossible to Put Down – Anyone can start bending with simple, intuitive controls, perfect for quick matches with friends and family. Beneath the surface lies a deep fighting system rewarding technical prowess and creativity.
      • Premium Online Play – Battle players worldwide with rollback netcode and crossplay across all modern platforms and PC. Ranked and Casual matches, lobbies, spectator mode, replays, and more ensure a competitive experience that feels great to play no matter where you are.
      • Robust Training Mode – A powerful Training Mode equips players of all skill levels with advanced tools, including hitboxes, frame data, save states and more.
      • Art Gallery – Explore never-before-seen original artwork from the show, honoring the history, characters, and world of Avatar.

BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 Trailer Reveals Opening and Ending Theme Songs

BAKI-DOU Part 2

TMS Entertainment has released a new trailer for BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2, revealing the anime’s new opening and ending theme songs. Chevon performs the opening theme song “MUSASHI,” and J SOUL BROTHERS III performs the ending theme song “KATANA.” 

Chevon’s Mayu Yaginu commented on her song, “I can’t hide the fact that my single favorite arc across the whole series is BAKI-DOU. Musashi Miyamoto vs. Izo Motobe. Grittier and more human than any fight I’d ever seen. It hit me hard — that this is what it looks like when a person’s resolve and inner world are made visible. It’s still my all-time best bout. No matter how many times I read it, it fires me up. And now, in the Reiwa era, Musashi moves again. And our humble band gets to lay music over the top of it.”

J SOUL BROTHERS III group member Ryuji Imaichi shared, “We built this song around ‘the katana’ as a central theme. We were mindful of the tension of drawing a blade, weaving in the atmosphere of the moment two opponents face off, and even the sound of drawing the katana itself. We hope it’s a track that adds even more heat to the world of BAKI-DOU. All of us in the group are looking forward to the release.”

BAKI-DOU Anime Expo 2026 Panel

What’s more, the “Bring It On BAKI-DOU! Experience the Showdown with the BAKI-DOU Team” panel will be held at Anime Expo 2026 on July 3 at 8:00 p.m. PDT in Room 408AB of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Panelists include Baki manga editor Yuki Yokoi from AKITASHOTEN and Takayoshi Aso, the producer of the BAKI-DOU anime at TMS Entertainment. The panel will be hosted by MC Andrew Alandy, and there will also be a “special live showdown” and audience activities with YouTuber and internet personality Logan Chitwood as Yujiro Hanma and Kaz Kobayashi, an actor and Japanese sword combat performer, as Musashi Miyamoto.

BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 premiere on June 18 with all 12 episodes releasing at once, exclusively on Netflix.

BAKI-DOU The Invincible Samurai Part 2 release date key visual
© Keisuke Itagaki (AKITASHOTEN)1992 © Keisuke Itagaki (AKITASHOTEN) /BAKI-DOU Film Partners

The staff and cast of the anime includes:

Staff

  • Director: Toshiki Hirano
  • Series Composition: Tatsuhiko Urahata
  • Character Design: Shingo Ishikawa
  • Prop Design: Yasuhiro Moriki, Masahiro Sugiyama
  • Art Direction: Seiko Akashi, Sachiko Kigasawa
  • Background Art Seiko Akashi
  • Color Design: Hiromi Miyawaki
  • Director of Photography: Tatsuo Noguchi
  • Editing: Yuriko Sano
  • Sound Director: Yasuyuki Urakami
  • Sound Production: AUDIO PLANNING U
  • Sounds Effects: Masahiro Shoji (Fizz Sound Creation)
  • Music: Kenji Fujisawa (Team-MAX)
  • Animation Production: TMS Entertainment
  • Production: BAKI-DOU Production Committee

Cast

  • Baki Hanma: Nobunaga Shimazaki
  • Yujiro Hanma: Akio Otsuka
  • Musashi Miyamoto: Naoya Uchida
  • Sea King Retsu: Rikiya Koyama
  • Kaoru Hanayama: Takuya Eguchi
  • Doppo Orochi: Takayuki Sugo
  • Katsumi Orochi: Yoshihisa Kawahara
  • Goki Shibukawa: Bin Shimada
  • Jack Hammer: Kenta Miyake
  • John Horner: Tetsuo Kanao
  • Hitoshi Nonomura: Jin Domon
  • Sea Emperor Kaku: Kenichi Ogata
  • Chiharu Shiba: Tatsuhisa Suzuki
  • Kureha Shinogi: Ken Narita
  • Gaia: Ayumu Murase
  • Narration: Toru Furuya

Rock band WANIMA performed the first opening theme song “Furuboko,” and singer-songwriter Novel Core performed the first ending theme song “Mountain Top.”

Final Weapon previously had the chance to learn more about what’s in store for Baki’s next chapter by interviewing Yuki Yokoi, the Assistant General Manager of the Business IP Department at Akita Shoten. Yokoi has worked closely with the Baki title and its creator, Keisuke Itagaki, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the franchise. Our interview delves into these topics, along with Yokoi’s experience working with Itagaki, the outlook on the Baki franchise from the Japanese fandom, Baki 35th anniversary plans, and much more.

Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter OVA is Now Streaming on Crunchyroll

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter OVA

The OVA (original video anime) of Yatsuki Wakatsu and illustrator Kikka Ohashi’s The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter light novel series is now streaming on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll is streaming the OVA of The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter as episode 13.

Kobore performs the opening theme song “Magic” and Win Morisaki performs the ending theme song “Back to Back.”

The cast includes:

  • Kent Itō as Seiichirō Kondō
  • Tomoaki Maeno as Aresh Indrak
  • Seiichirō Yamashita as Norbert
  • Hiroki Tōchi as Kamil
  • Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Julius
  • Yuna Kamakura as Yua Shiraishi
  • Takaaki Torashima as Ist
  • Yūki Ono as Siegvold
  • Win Morisaki as Ciro
  • Kazuyuki Okitsu as Orjef
  • Shiori Izawa as Selio

Shinji Ishihara directs the anime at Studio DEEN, with Yoshiko Nakamura overseeing the series composition. Akira Yamada serves as assistant director, while Maki Fujii is handling the character design. Megumi Ōhashi is composing the music, and Nippon Columbia is producing the music.

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter anime main key visual
© Kadokawa, Yatsuki Wakatsu, Oohashi Kikka, “Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai” Production Committee

Yatsuki launched the light novel series in February 2019. Lastly, Yen Press releases the manga and light novel in English and describes it as follows:

One day, twenty-nine-year-old accountant Seiichirou Kondou is accidentally transported to another world. As compensation, the Romany Kingdom promises to take care of all his living expenses, but the workaholic Seiichirou still asks for a job.

Once he’s placed in the Royal Accounting Department, he starts whipping his lackadaisical colleagues into shape. But when he gets in over his head and nearly dies from overwork, the handsome Commander Aresh steps in to save him, and the two develop a unique physical relationship…as a form of medical treatment?!

Kagurabachi Episode 1 to be Previewed at Anime Expo 2026 in ‘Anime World Tour’

Kagurabachi

CyberAgent and Shochiku have announced that the Kagurabachi Anime World Tour will kick off with an exclusive preview of the first 20 minutes of episode 1 at Anime Expo 2026. Preview screenings will also be held at Anime NYC 2026, Japan Expo Paris, and AnimagiC in “Part 1” of the Kagurabachi Anime World Tour.

Some of the Kagurabachi Anime World Tour events will host special panel sessions featuring Chihiro Rokuhira voice actor Taihi Kimura, the producers of the anime, and the editor/cross-media producer of the manga. The official website for Kagurabachi Anime World Tour is also now live ahead of the events this July and onward.

Here’s the schedule for Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Part 1

World Premiere Screening at Anime Expo

      • Location: Los Angeles
      • Date & Time: Friday, July 3, 2026
        • 4:45 – 6:05 PM PDT
      • Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (Room: JW Marriott Diamond)
      • Details:
        • Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
        • Special appearance by anime cast and staff
      • Panel Session Guests:
        • Taihi Kimura (as Chihiro Rokuhira)
        • Takuro Imamura (Editor of “Kagurabachi” Manga)
        • Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime)
      • Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
      • Official Website: https://www.anime-expo.org

Premiere Screening at Japan Expo

      • Location: Paris
      • Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026
        • 3:30 – 4:30 PM CEST
      • Venue: Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte (Room: Yuzu Stage)
      • Details:
        • Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
        • Special appearance by anime staff
      • Panel Session Guests:
        • Riki Azuma (Cross-Media Producer of “Kagurabachi” Manga )
        • Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) 
      • Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
      • Official Website: https://www.japan-expo-france.jp/

Premiere Screening at AnimagiC

 

      • Location: Mannheim
      • Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026
        • 10:30 -11:00 PM CEST
      • Venue: Rosengarten Mannheim (Room: Mozart Hall)
      • Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
      • Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
      • Official Website: https://animagic.de/

Premiere Screening at Anime NYC

      • Location: New York
      • Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026
        • Time to be announced
      • Venue: Javits Convention Center (Room: Main Stage)
      • Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
      • Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
      • Official Website: https://animenyc.com/

Kagurabachi is getting a television anime adaptation in April 2027. The anime will star Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira. Tetsuya Takeuchi directs the Kagurabachi anime at studio Cypic, and Keigo Sasaki handles the character design. Shochiku and CyberAgent are on the production committee.

Takeru Hokazono first released the Kagurabachi manga in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in September 2023. Shueisha published the manga’s 11th compiled volume in Japan on May 1. The manga has enjoyed massive success and has 4 million copies in circulation.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga series, via Manga Plus:

Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son–they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge. Epic sword battle action!

KILL BLUE Anime Recap Trailer Released

KILL BLUE Anime Recap Trailer Released

The staff behind the KILL BLUE anime has released a recap trailer for the series to commemorate the release of its eighth episode. The video provides an overview of everything that has happened in the anime thus far. 

Check out the recap video for KILL BLUE below:

KILL BLUE initially premiered on April 11, and is available to stream across various streaming platforms. This includes Netflix, Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, and the It’s Anime YouTube channel in North America. The cast of the anime includes:

  • Shinsuke Takeuchi as protagonist Juzo Ogami in his adult form
  • Yūko Sanpei as Juzo Ogami in his kid form
  • Fūka Izumi as Noren Mitsuoka
  • Shūichirō Umeda as Kotatsu Nekota
  • Takeo Ōtsuka as Tenma Tendo
  • Atsumi Tanezaki as Chisato Shiraishi
  • Yumi Uchiyama as Eri Wanibuchi
  • Daisuke Sakuma as Shin Kohazame
  • Shoya Chiba as Kazuma Rindou
  • Yoshiki Nakajima as Eiji Rindou

Hiro Kaburagi is the director of the KILL BLUE anime. What’s more, Miho Daidōji is the character designer, and CUE is producing the animation. The KILL BLUE manga recently received a new novel adaptation, titled Kill Ao Secret Report (Kill Blue Secret Report), by Kiyoko Hoshi. The novel shipped on December 4, 2025 alongside the manga’s 13th and final compiled book volume. Shueisha serialized the KILL BLUE manga in Weekly Shonen Jump.

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

A legendary assassin at 39. Starting over… as a middle schooler. 

Jūzō Ōgami is a legendary hitman who has never failed an assignment, no matter how  impossible. One day, after wiping out a powerful organization, he is stung by a mysterious wasp and collapses. When he wakes up, the fearsome 39-year-old assassin has been transformed into a 13-year-old boy! Before he can even process what happened, his boss delivers a new order: “In that body, infiltrate a middle school.” What awaits him is an unexpected school life filled with colorful classmates, youthful chaos, and looming danger. Can Jūzō ever return to his original form? Or will the assassins closing in on him end his second life before it even begins!? 

EA Sports FC Releasing New The World’s Game Update on June 4

EA Sports FC Releases New The World's Game Update

EA has announced that a new update for both EA Sports FC Mobile and EA Sports FC 26, called The World’s Game Update, will release on June 4. The update, as the name implies, adds a new mode titled The World’s Game. 

According to patch notes, the World’s Game mode offers the following:

  • The Journey to Glory: Choose from over 50 national teams, including Brazil, England, and more. Access the tournament directly from the Football Center or the Home screen.
  • Total Customization: Choose your difficulty, browse detailed team lineups, and even customize your tournament schedule before kicking off.
  • Immersive Experience: Enjoy new opening cinematic videos, team showcases, and “The World’s Game” themed interface and broadcast packages.
  • Cinematic Rewards: Whether you win a single-match or two-leg knockout, celebrate your victory with new Champion videos and shareable championship images.
  • Flexibility: Can’t finish the run? Use the “Withdraw” feature to forfeit and kick off a new tournament at a later time.

A press release further explains the mode, stating “The World’s Game gives fans the opportunity to lead their nation to glory, create their own football lore, and rewrite history. Newly announced licensing partnerships with Brazil, Spain, and Portugal, allowing players to represent some of the world’s most iconic footballing nations with official kits, crests, and player likenesses.”

EA Sports FC 26 is available now on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Amazon Luna. EA Sports FC is also available on both iOS and Android. The PlayStation Store page describes the game as follows:

Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback. The new Authentic Gameplay option delivers the most true-to-football experience ever in Career, while the Competitive Gameplay option—driven by refined fundamentals, added consistency, and enhanced responsiveness—is tailor-made for play in Football Ultimate Team™ and Clubs.

Put your dream squad to the test in Football Ultimate Team™ with new Live Events and Tournament modes, as well as a refreshed Rivals and Champs experience.