Bandai Namco and Arc System Works announced Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC character Goku (SS4, DAIMA) is launching in spring 2026. The surprise announcement was made at EVO France 2025.
Before Goku (SS4, DAIMA) arrives, Bandai Namco is hosting a massive sale on Dragon Ball FighterZ across all platforms, with saving as big as 84%. What’s more, a new Dragon Ball FighterZ balance update launches on October 12. The update brings “strategic depth to Z Reflect,” and full patch notes will be available on release day.
SS4 Goku from Dragon Ball Daima is currently playable in Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO with the Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 2 DLC, which launched on September 24 alongside a free content update featuring the “First Demon World Stage”. Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 2 includes six new playable characters: Goku (Mini), Super Saiyan 4; Goku (DAIMA), Super Saiyan 4; Vegeta (DAIMA), Super Saiyan 3; Majin Duu; Third Eye Gomah; and Giant Gomah.
All 20 episodes of the Dragon Ball Daima anime series are streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix with English subs and dubs. The English dub for the anime is streaming in North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Lastly, Dragon Ball FighterZ is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam worldwide.
ATLUS has revealed the Metaphor: ReFantazio Guidebook Edition launches in early 2026. The new special edition of Metaphor: ReFantazio includes the digital game, the new English-only Essential Digital Strategy Guide, digital art book, digital soundtrack, the Shujin Academy School uniform set, and the Jouin High School uniform set.
The Essential Digital Strategy Guide is a 55-page digital guidebook, curated and re-edited from the full game guide published by Future Press. Fans who already own the ATLUS 35th Digital Anniversary Edition will automatically receive a free copy of the guide, without needing to buy the Metaphor: ReFantazio Guidebook Edition.
SEGA and ATLUS hosted a Metaphor: ReFantazio public event at the Round1 Burbank Town Center location on Friday, October 10, the same day as the One-Year Anniversary livestream. Those who bought tickets to the event received a bag with Metaphor: ReFantazio-themed goodies and were able to meet some of the game’s voice actors, including Caleb Yen (Protagonist), Alejandra Reynoso (Gallica), and Greg Chun (More). There were also photo opportunities, a watch party, and specially themed food and beverages for purchase for all attendees.
Final Weapon reviewed Metaphor: ReFantazio and gave a 5/5 score, noting that it’s “a masterful RPG that defies expectations, and it’s the pinnacle of its genre. Players are plunged into an amazing and complex fantasy setting as a protagonist setting out to right the wrongs of its kingdom: the United Kingdom of Euchronia. Along the way, players meet several well-written characters, including a tremendous threat of a villain. ATLUS refined and perfected the calendar and turn-based battle systems to create an all-time classic. This is absolute brilliance.”
Lastly, Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows (Microsoft Store).
Capcom has announced that pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem will open on October 29. In addition, on the same day pre-orders open, a new video celebrating the Resident Evil franchise will be released, but it will not feature any new Resident Evil Requiem gameplay.
The nightmare begins soon. Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders will start on October 29th, US time. Plus, we'll be releasing a video celebrating the Resident Evil franchise at the same time (note: no new Resident Evil Requiem gameplay will be shown). Keep an eye out.… pic.twitter.com/M8ssS8PJsS
In Resident Evil Requiem, protagonist Grace Ashcroft, an employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is set to journey back to where it all began: Raccoon City. Players will have the option of choosing between first and third-person perspectives, which will allow for two completely different horror experiences.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, courtesy of Capcom:
Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living.
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series.
Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.
A new era of survival horror begins in 2026. Technological advancements combined with the development team’s depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that’s more immersive than ever before.
Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games has released Little Nightmares III for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. To celebrate the game’s launch, the new “Hold My Hand” trailer was released for Little Nightmares III on YouTube.
The Standard and Deluxe Editions of Little Nightmares III are available for $39.99 and $59.99 in PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and Nintendo eShop. 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.
Moreover, the Little Nightmares III “The Ride Begins” diorama is available to pre-order exclusively from the Bandai Namco Store. Based on the game’s Carnevale level, the diorama features Low and Alone on stop of a roller coaster as they try to evade disturbing Puppets. The hand-painted diorama is illuminated by a battery-powered LED string lights and stands nearly 10 inches tall.
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.”
Nuverse and Skystone Games announced a collaboration event between magicpunk MMO action RPG Crystal of Atlan and B.Duck is now available in a new update, which also introduces the Homestead system. In Homestead, players can fully customize their own homestead on the isle, design buildings, decorate interiors, and manage gardens freely.
Crystal of Atlan players can get B.Duck gifts, including mount “Wasteland Vanguard – B.Duck,” Emoticon “B.Duck – Cool,” an avatar frame and more, by earning B.Duck Coin on B.Duck events. There are dozens of hidden B.Ducks across that map, and players can discover them to unlock a full set of B.Duck furniture, including carpets, lounge chairs, cooking stoves, floor lamps, and more. B.Duck also appears on the Conch Race Track during the event, which lasts until November 6.
Players can level up their homestead level to unlock more buildings and areas. Pets can be assigned with specific skills for production tasks like farming, mining, crafting, and cooking. Homestead supplies can be traded in Cargo Trade and exchanged for Homestead Coins and Thornbird Emblems to get even more decorations and items. Players can score unique fish at fishing spots near the homestead as well.
A free demo for Crystal of Atlan will be available on PC (Steam) during Steam Next Fest, which starts October 13 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. The Steam version supports cross-platform data-sharing between mobile and PC. The demo offers full gameplay, with progress carried over to the official version, which will be fully updated at the end of October.
Crystal of Atlan launched on May 28 for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and PC via Windows and Epic Games Store.
During New York Comic Con 2025, Kodansha announced several print and manga licenses that will be arriving in fall 2026, including Shirow Masamune: Artworks in the Shell, Cells at Work! Cat, and Gachiakuta Dumpster Box Set. The new print and manga licenses from Kodansha will be available at physical and online book vendors like Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Amazon, and more. Digital editions will be available upon release at kodansha.us, Bookwalker, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, Nook, Kobo, MyAnimeList, and more.
Get the full details below:
Kodansha Announces New Print Manga Licenses for Fall 2026
Premium Art Book:
Shirow Masamune: Artworks in the Shell
By Shirow Masamune
JP Title: 士郎正宗の世界展 公式原画集 SHIROW MASAMUNE ARTWORKS IN THE SHELL (Shirow Masamune no Sekai-ten – Koushiki Genga-shu)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
Artworks in the Shell is the capstone to any collection focused on Shirow Masamune, covering his more than 40-year career from Dominion and The Ghost in the Shell through Appleseed, Intron Depot, and more!
At 288 pages and nearly a foot long, this hardcover collection is the most spectacular presentation ever of the stunning range of Shirow’s color works, tracing his techniques from all-analog through dozens of early digital tools up to the present day. Assembled for a blockbuster career retrospective exhibition in Tokyo last year, this exhaustive collection of color work by Japan’s master of cyberpunk includes dozens of rare, uncollected pieces, including two exquisite double-folded gatefold artworks.
Rated: 18+
All-Ages:
Cells at Work! Picture Books
By Kumi Makimura
Original work by Akane Shimizu
JP Title:絵本 はたらく細胞 (Ehon Hataraku Saibo)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
The mega-hit anime and best-selling manga is now an edutainment picture book series! Red Blood Cell, White Blood Cell (Neutrophil), and their team guide young readers on an exciting behind the scenes exploration of all the hard work going on to keep the human body healthy. Adorable characters, diagrams, and simple language help make the scientific adventure fun.
Titles in the series:
Cells at Work! Picture Book 1: The Great Bacteria Vs. White Blood Cell Battle!
Cells at Work! Picture Book 2: The Dastardly Duo of Flu and Food Poisoning!
Cells at Work! Picture Book 3: I’m Not Scared of Shots!
Cells at Work! Picture Book 4: Just a Cold? Just a Bump?
Cells at Work! Picture Book 5: Busy, Busy Gut Bug Buddies!
Rated: All Ages 10+
Cells at Work! Cat
Original Story by Choco Aozora
Art by Meku Kaire
Supervised by Akane Shimizu
JP Title:はたらく細胞 猫 (Hataraku Saibo Neko)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
Red Blood Cell, White Blood Cell (Neutrophil), and their team put on their cat ears as they work, day and night to fight the invaders big and small to make sure these feline friends are happy, healthy, purring machines! Explore the action taking place inside a cat’s body, in Cells at Work! style, while also seeing the perspective from the humans who provide a home and tender loving care.
Rated: All Ages 10+
YuM Cat
By Shirimoto
JP Title:ンめねこ (Nmeneko)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
YuM Cat (Nmeneko) is a cat who just wants to enjoy the yummier things in life. But some things that look tasty can be deceiving, and sometimes you need to get a little creative to satiate a craving! Thankfully, YuM Cat’s got a trusty sidekick to help with the trickier slices of life!
This full-color, mostly wordless manga, based on the popular mascot character created by illustrator Shirimoto, which gained popularity on X (Twitter), was recently adapted into a short-form anime series starring Han Megumi and Hiro Shimono.
Perfect for cute cat fans (and foodies!) of any age!
Rated: 10+
When a Dragon Calls
Original Story by Sachiko Kashiwaba
Art by Renji Asai
Character Design by Miho Satake
JP Title:竜が呼んだ娘 (Ryu ga Yonda Musume)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
A fantastical adventure based on the hit fantasy novel that will sweep you off your feet!
Ten-year-old Mia lives with her aunt in the poor, secluded, so-called “Criminals’ Village” where the only way out is to be called by a dragon and carried off to a new life. One day, the unassuming Mia is chosen for this honor and whisked away on dragon-back to the royal palace, a dazzling world filled with witches, dragon-riding knights, and a centuries-long curse she must somehow find a way to lift.
Perfect for young readers and fans of Kiki’s Delivery Service and Spirited Away!
Rated: 10+
Action & Adventure:
Erin the Beast Player
Original story by Nahoko Uehashi
Art by Itoe Takemoto
JP Title: 獣の奏者 (Kemono no Souja)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
Coming to print for the first time in all-new omnibus editions!
Erin loves her modest but happy life with her mother, a gifted beast doctor who cares for the fearsome giant serpents that the kingdom’s warriors ride into battle. But their world is turned upside down when the entire stable of the prized serpents dies overnight, and Erin’s mother is saddled with the blame. Before she knows it, ten-year-old Erin is cast off in a faraway land where she must learn to survive with only her mother’s words and the kindness of strangers to guide her.
A sumptuous manga adaptation of the hit fantasy novel series, perfect for fans of Witch Hat Atelier, Mushishi, and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind!
Rated: 10+
Romance:
My Husband is a Doomsday Weapon.
By Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara
JP Title: 旦那様は終末兵器 (Danna-sama wa Shuumatsu Heiki)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
The first ever post-apocalyptic hard sci-fi human/android romance?!
A young scientist working to restore a civilization destroyed centuries ago by cataclysmic war unearths a devastatingly powerful doomsday weapon—which saves her from a marauding robot, then promptly transforms into human guise, identifying her as its new master. Thanks to the input from a romance novel, this handsome anthropomorphic weapon dedicates itself body and soul to our heroine, who in turn realizes that this may be the answer to her total inability to interact with human men…
Packed with humor and sterling artwork, this series fuses the visual storytelling techniques of shojo manga with effortlessly natural and precise science fiction worldbuilding to create something totally unique—and genuinely romantic!
Rated: 13+
You Might As Well Be the One
By Megumu Seto
JP Title: いっそあなたがトドメを刺して (Isso Anata ga Todome wo Sashite)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
“I want you to never stop smiling.” Ichika, a college student, just wants to have a normal romance for once, yet because of her flashy appearance, she is often misunderstood. Not ready to give up on a romantic encounter, Ichika joins a drinking party and meets a kind boy named Kosei. They immediately click and Ichika has a great time talking to him about their mutual interests and other things, and she finds herself falling for him after he tells her that he likes her for who she is. However, he has a secret…?!
Rated: 16+
BL:
A Love Too Captivating
By Mia Sorahana
JP Title: たまらないのは恋なのか (Tamaranai no wa Koi na no ka)
Debut Date: Fall 2026
The eagerly-awaited BL is finally here!
Misuzu never goes looking for fights—they just always come to him. But when he sees the local punks trying to start trouble with his classmate, honor-student Kitahara, he can’t help himself from stepping in. Ever since, Kitahara has been following Misuzu everywhere, trying to get to know this so-called bully who is actually much sweeter than he seems. All Misuzu wants is to be left alone…at first. But soon, something begins to blossom between the two—something that may just prove too captivating to resist.
A must-read for fans of My Summer of You and Sasaki and Miyano!
Rated: 16+
Comeback After Fate
By Anji Seina
JP Title: カムバック・アフター・フェイト
Debut Date: Fall 2026
The steamy K-Pop omegaverse BL manga you’ve been waiting for!
Eli’s boy band VINKS has just made their big debut—and as the youngest in the group, far from having everything handed to him as an alpha, he has to work twice as hard! One day, he participates in a session with Lee Suyoung from the top-ranked, all-alpha group α-code. For Eli, a longtime fan, it’s a dream come true. But what’s this sweet smell coming from Suyoung? Before he knows it, Eli’s mouth is heading for Suyoung’s nape… It’s only one month until α-code’s big comeback. What will they do, now that Eli knows Suyoung’s secret?
Rated: 18+
Box Set:
Gachiakuta Dumpster Box Set
By Kei Urana
Graffiti Design by Hideyoshi Andou
Debut Date: Fall 2026
Vols. 1-10 of the original manga in a graffiti-covered, dumpster-shaped box set. Bonus item: cotton tote bag made from recycled material.
A young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor…
Crunchyroll announced the English dub for the anime adaptation of Masuo Kinoko’s A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai light novel series will premiere on October 13. The English dub cast and crew of A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai was also announced.
English Dub Episode 1 Cast
Chris Long as Takeru
Jessie James Grelle as Boy in White/Black
TJ Anthony as Jerome
Tyler Darby as Voldius
English Dub Episode 1 Crew
Voice Director: Lee George
Producer: Zach Bolton
Adaptation: Dominique French
Mixer: William Dewell
Engineer: Derric Benavides
Nornis performs the opening theme song “Prologue,” and Nakigoto performs the ending theme song “Mugen Trip.”
The cast of the anime includes:
Nobunaga Shimazaki as Takeru
Ayasa Ito as Bee
Makoto Koichi as Brolite
Toshiyuki Morikawa as Clayston
Satomi Satou as Pnir (Hofvalpnir)
Yoshinori Odaka is directing the anime at Tatsunoko Production and Synergy SP studios. Gigaemon Ichikawa is handling the series scripts, while Mayumi Watanabe handles character design. GENCO is producing the series. What’s more, Hiroshi Takaki is composing the music.
Masuo Kinoko first released the novel in December 2017 on the Alphapolis platform. A manga adaptation was later released by Tomozo in 2018. AlphaPolis released the first compiled book volume in November 2018 and published the eighth volume in August 2024.
Lastly, here’s a synopsis of the series via Alpha Manga:
Takeru Kamishiro is a normal guy with an ordinary office job, but finds himself summoned to another world. Takeru starts his new life in “Madeus”, a world with swords and magic, fully equipped with multiple skills!
Not only does he have enhanced physical and amazing magic abilities, but also the power to “search” for valuable items. With the cheat skills he’s been provided, Takeru starts his new adventure in the new isekai!!
The VIZ Media panel at New York Comic Con 2025 revealed that the TV anime adaptation of Shu Sakuratani’s Rooster Fighter manga is getting an English dub. The new Rooster Fighter anime series premieres in spring 2026.
The new English dub cast members for the Rooster Fighter anime include:
Patrick Seitz as Keiji
Luci Christian as Elizabeth
Kimoy Lee as Piyoko
Robbie Daymond as Keisuke
Roger Rose as Morio
The Japanese cast includes:
Kenta Miyake as Keiji
Mariko Honda as Elizabeth
Shiori Izawa as Piyoko
Tomohiro Ono as Keisuke
Mitsuaki Kanuka as Morio
Yuko Kaida as Kugone
Natsumi Fujiwara as Hikari
Jun Kasama as Yuji
Akio Otsuka as Keizan
Hikaru Tono as Sara
The staff of the anime includes:
Director: Daisuke Suzuki
Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
Producer: Joseph Chou
Animation Production: Sanzigen
Produced By: SOLA ENTERTAINMENT
Anime Production: VIZ Media, HERO’s
Shu Sakuratani’s Rooster Fighter manga made its debut on Hero’s Inc.’s Comiplex back in December 2020. 10 volumes of the manga have been released in Japan as of July 4, 2025. Lastly, VIZ Media licensed the Rooster Fighter manga in English and describes the story as follows:
The neighborhood cock of the walk is more than just an ordinary rooster—he’s humanity’s greatest defender! His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome battle cry—cock-a-doodle-doo!
Bandai Namco has released a new update for Digimon Story Time Stranger on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) with improvements to the Bond System and numerous bug fixes. Patch notes for the new Digimon Story Time Stranger update were also revealed on Steam.
Patch notes can be read below:
Digimon Story Time Stranger Update Patch Notes (October 10)
Bond
To enhance the importance of Bond in battles, the following effects have been added and adjusted:
Increased the activation rate of Extra Strikes based on Bond beyond previous values.
Added a new effect: higher Bond increases CRT Rate.
Added a new effect: higher Bond increases Item Drop and Rare Drop Rates.
Only the Digimon with the highest Bond among battle members will affect Item Drop Rates.
Updated Tutorial text to reflect the above changes.
Fixes
Fixed an issue on certain Steam environments where missing or corrupted system data from the demo caused save data transfer to the full version to malfunction.
Fixed a bug in the “Factorial Area” where crane states were not saved correctly, potentially causing progression to be blocked.
Fixed an issue where trophies/achievements could not be unlocked under specific conditions.
Fixed a bug in the boss battle against “Greymon (Blue)” where progression was blocked unless all in-battle dialogue events were viewed.
Fixed a crash that could occur when repeatedly opening and closing the Digivice menu.
Fixed a crash that could occur in certain “Outer Dungeon” when performing DigiAttack under specific conditions.
Fixed an issue where enemy HP gauges were not displayed during battle under certain conditions.
Fixed a bug where Aegiomon’s attachment skill reverted to its previous state under specific conditions.
Fixed an issue where Aegiomon’s HP/SP did not recover properly under certain conditions.
Fixed a bug in specific areas of “The In-Between Theater,” “Gear Forest,” and “Abyss Surface” where movement was restricted, preventing progression.
Fixed an issue in the final boss battle where progression was blocked or unintended behavior occurred if Aegiomon was incapacitated under specific conditions.
Fixed a bug where non-guest Aegiomon equipped with items like “Crimson Dragon Data Fragment” appeared as Aegiochusmon only during battle.
Various usability improvements and fixes to backgrounds, models, and text.
Final Weapon reviewed Digimon Story Time Stranger and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that the game is “the boldest entry in the franchise to date, delivering a thrilling narrative, stunning environments, and over 450 Digimon to collect. Its deep combat system, expansive quality-of-life improvements, and superb English voice acting elevate it alongside the best RPGs of the year. Minor issues aside, this is the definitive Digimon experience fans have been waiting for.”
TOHO Animation released a new teaser trailer for the Trigun Stargaze anime series, confirming its January 2026 premiere on TV Tokyo. A new key visual for the Trigun Stargaze anime was also revealed at New York Comic Con 2025 alongside the trailer.
As previously revealed, Trigun Stargaze is the “final phase” of the Trigun Stampede anime. The season will take place 2.5 years after the end of Trigun Stampede.
The cast includes:
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Vash the Stampede
Sakura Andō as Meryl Stryfe
Yoshimasa Hosoya as Nicholas D. Wolfwood
Kōki Uchiyama as Legato Bluesummers
Ayumu Murase as Elendira the Crimsonnail
Ryūsei Nakao as William Conrad
TARAKO as Zazie the Beast
Chika Ayamori as Milly Thompson
Ryūji Satō replaces Junya Ikeda as Millions Knives.
Masako Sato directs the anime series at studio Orange, and Takehiko Oxi returns to write the original story of Trigun Stargaze. Kazuyuki Fudeyasu writes and supervises the series scripts. Kouji Tajima is the original character designer and concept artist. Kiyotaka Oshiyama is the animation character designer for the anime.
Crunchyroll is streaming all 12 episodes of Trigun Stampede with English subs and dubs. Here’s an overview of the anime, via Crunchyroll:
Vash the Stampede’s a joyful gunslinging pacifist, so why does he have a $$6 million bounty on his head? That’s what’s puzzling rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe and her jaded veteran partner when looking into the vigilante only to find someone who hates blood. But their investigation turns out to uncover something heinous—his evil twin brother, Millions Knives.
Yasuhiro Nightow’s original Trigun manga ran from 1995 to 1997 in Tokuma Shoten’s Monthly Shonen Captain magazine. The manga continued with Trigun Maximum from 1997 to 2007 in Shonengahosha’s Young King Ours magazine. Dark Horse Comics releases the manga in English.
