Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Update and Metalhead DLC Revealed

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Super Evil Megacorp announced a new update for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate will launch on September 30 alongside the new Metalhead DLC. Fans can look forward to a new Arcade Mode with companion content for Metalhead and “over 100 improvements” in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate update.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Final Weapon reviewed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, noting that the game is “a fantastic entry in the broader Ninja Turtles universe. The story, despite its simplicity, does a great job of paying tribute to the history of the franchise.”

Lastly, the Steam page describes the game as follows:

Grab your friends, pick your favorite Turtle and jump into a roguelike adventure to save Master Splinter from the foot clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious online and local co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales.

In TMNT Splintered Fate, brace yourself for fast-paced, roguelike action where no two runs are the same. With randomized power-ups, room layouts, and boss modifiers, the excitement never ends. Take control of all four Turtles, each wielding unique powers, and team up with friends for bodacious co-op gameplay. Explore iconic NYC locations, upgrade your Turtle powers, and prepare to face off against formidable enemies.

Tamon’s B-Side Anime Reveals New Cast and Staff Members

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Tamon's B-Side anime

The official website for the Tamon’s B-Side anime has released the anime’s first promotional video, revealing new cast and staff members. The new insert song “Supernova” by in-story idol group F/ace was also revealed.

The cast members for Tamon’s B-Side include:

  • Masaaki Mizunaka as Wataru Fujita
  • Takako Honda as Izumi Shiraishi
  • Saya Fukuzumi as Yuina
  • Yurika Hirayama as Riko

The new staff members include:

  • Chief Animation Directors: Mitsuru Chiba, Airi Tsuyuki
  • Prop Designer: Moe Fujii
  • Music: Takashi Ōmama, Natsumi Tabuchi
  • Art Director: Li Yu
  • CG Director: Ayaka Momma
  • 2D Design: Makoto Yoshigaki
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Soyaka Aoyagi
  • Color Key Artist: Miho Kimura
  • Editing: Michi Takigawa
  • Sound Director: Fumihiko Ōtera
  • Sound Effects: Sachiko Nishi
  • Sound Production: Rie Tanaka

Chika Nagaoka will direct the anime at J.C. Staff and Chiaki Nagai will both write and oversee the series’ scripts. Further, Yōko Itō is the character designer and chief animation director and Shochiku, King Records, and Hakusensha will produce the anime.

The previously announced cast includes:

  • Saori Hayami as Utage Kinoshita
  • Kakeru Hatano as Tamon Fukuhara
  • Shōya Chiba as О̄ri Sakaguchi
  • Tasuku Hatanaka as Keito Tachibana
  • Kōhei Amasaki as Natsuki Ishibashi
  • Ryuuho Nagaoka as Rintarо̄ Kai

The original manga by Yuki Shiwasu, which debuted in 2021, is available to read in English on VIZ Media. So far, eight volumes are available to purchase in English, and the ninth volume will release on October 7.

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

Tamon is an insecure mess in real life, and what’s worse, he’s threatening to quit! Utage refuses to let anyone stand in Tamon’s way—least of all himself. What’s a fangirl to do but roll up her sleeves and support her favorite singer with everything she’s got?

2XKO Launches in Early Access on October 7

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2XKO early access

Riot Games announced free-to-play tag-based fighting game 2XKO will enter early access on October 7 for PC. A full release of 2XKO is also planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the ongoing 2XKO closed beta test will be held until October 7.

Get the full details about the early access launch of 2XKO below, via Riot Games:

Closed Beta

We’re two weeks into 2XKO Closed Beta, and the response from the community has been amazing. We’ve seen lots of love for our newest champions, Vi and Blitzcrank, as well as a ton of community tournaments popping up all over the world. Shoutout to all the grassroots tournament organizers who are making those happen. Closed Beta was our first time rolling out our online systems at a large scale, and our team has been tuning matchmaking, fixing bugs, and making sure everything’s working correctly. So far, everything’s been holding up pretty well, so we’re ready to talk about what comes next for the game.

Early Access

Closed Beta ends on October 7, and 2XKO Early Access kicks off the same day. This is when we’re rolling out our very first full-feature version of the game, including a full season of content and a few new features like combo trials.

 

We’ll be using this time to dial in our Battle Pass and Ranked systems, and to do some balance tuning. Starting in Early Access, there won’t be any more content resets. That means anything you unlock after October 7 is yours to keep.

Seasons

Early Access will also be our very first season: Season 0. 2026 will be made up of five seasons, and each season will come with a new champ, Ranked reset, Battle Pass, and more. That means that our tenth champ will be dropping when Early Access hits live on October 7. Keep an eye out for their gameplay reveal trailer and dev update soon.

Community Tournaments

We’re also working on how Riot will support the 2XKO competitive scene. Our goal is to put the spotlight on community TOs and organizations, so we’ll be sponsoring 22 community-run tournaments through the rest of 2025. We’re calling this the First Impact program. 

Each First Impact event will receive a pot bonus from Riot, with an extra prize for winning as a duo. You can read more about it in our announcement article, which also lists all 22 sponsored events.

First Impact kicks off with Evo France. Come check out our booth October 10-12 and run some sets with us.

ANANTA Reveals New Gameplay Trailer, Famitsu October 9 Issue Cover

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ANANTA gameplay trailer

Publisher NetEase Games and developer Naked Rain released a new gameplay trailer for urban open-world RPG ANANTA, highlighting in-game exploration, melee combat, roles, and much more. In addition, Weekly Famitsu will feature ANANTA on the cover story for the October 9 magazine issue.

ANANTA will be exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs from September 25 to 28 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The ANANTA booth will be located at Hall 6 C06, and Tokyo Game Show 2025 attendees can get exclusive merchandise there.

Lastly, here’s an overview of ANANTA, via NetEase Games:

In ANANTA, players take on the role of an elite Agent within the A.C.D. (Anti-Chaos Directorate) embarking on an exhilarating adventure through a world that breaks all the rules. Nova City has plunged into Chaos, from spooky paranormal phenomena to toilets racing through traffic in the streets, the game promises to offer a unique blend of humor, adventure, and mystery. Players will meet a variety of interesting characters, jump into exciting combat, solve challenges and safeguard the balance by overcoming threats to humanity, all while enjoying unparalleled freedom to traverse and discover Nova City on a journey to find out who you really are.

Key Features:

      • Immersive urban experience: Players can explore the authentic urban setting of Nova City, a realistic cityscape teeming with opportunities and freedom. Throughout the game, players will also encounter adventures and exploration in other interconnected cities. Whether it’s partying at the Sonic Boom Club, visiting the Flying Bone Library, or experiencing the lively Eve Art Museum, there’s always something exciting to do.
      • Dynamic gameplay: Combat in ANANTA is as thrilling as a kung fu movie. Players can use their surroundings to defeat enemies and must discern between chaos and order to help the neutral and capture the evil.
      • Life beyond missions: Apart from the intense agent missions, players are encouraged to enjoy life in the city. From weekend explorations to making new friends, ANANTA offers a rich, engaging experience.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Trailer Highlights New Content

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake new content trailer

Square Enix released a new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake highlighting the remake’s new content, including the explorable seabed area in Dragon Quest II. In the seabed, players will find the city of Almeha, a mysterious ship, treasure vault, mermaid sanctuary, “Memories of the World”, and much more. 

As shown in the “New Content” trailer, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake players can also collect new items called scrolls, which are obtained from treasure chests and other sources in the games. Teachings contained in these scrolls can only be learned by certain characters. Players can also collect the Sun, Star, Moon, Water, and Soul sigils in both games to gain various effects, which are activated in battle when certain conditions are met.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches October 30 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Pre-orders are available now for $59.99 with the Trouble-Free Travel Kit as an additional bonus. Moreover, a Collector’s Edition will be available in the Square Enix Store, and the game will be a game-key card title in Japan. As previously confirmed, players with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake save data will receive the Marvelous Makeover Kit featuring a dog suit in Dragon Quest I and a cat suit in Dragon Quest II. 

Square Enix recently announced Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a remake of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will launch on February 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Pre-orders are available now in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2.

SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes Anime to Run for Half a Year

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SI-VIS The Sound of Heroes half-year run

Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment announced the SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes original anime series will run for half a year when it premieres on October 5. This means that the SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes anime will run for two consecutive cours, or two quarters of the year.

In-story musical unit SI-VIS performs the opening theme song “So Far Away” and the ending theme song “Friends & Smile” for the anime’s first cour. The songs were both penned by Takui Nakajima. Taisho is handling the vocals in songs for YOSUKE, the leader of SI-VIS.

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend author Fumiaki Maruto oversees and writes the series scripts of SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes. Renowned illustrator Hidari is the original character designer. 

Additional staff members include:

  • Sub-Character Design: Mika Takahashi, Masahiro Yamanaka
  • Monster Design: Tomohisa Onoue
  • Chief Animation Director: Yurie Ōhigashi
  • Action Animation Director: Takaaki Hirayama
  • Art Director: Takao Makino
  • Color Design: Yoshinori Horikawa
  • Director of Photography: Sota Mikami
  • CG Director: Masato Takahashi
  • Editing: Yumi Jinguji
  • Sound Director: Yasushi Nagura

The SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes anime will air on Fuji TV on October 5 at 9:30 a.m. JST and stream on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia.

The cast includes: 

  • Ayane Sakura as Siren
  • Sōma Saitō as JUNE
  • Daisuke Namikawa as YOSUKE
  • Nobunaga Shimazaki as Sōji
  • Akari Kitō as μ (pronounced as “myu”)

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

SI-VIS is a co-ed music group, led by YOSUKE, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances. However, they are actually heroes in disguise, battling against mysterious forces threatening the world. They convert audience energy at live performances into combat power. Luckily, the battles appear to be ordinary concerts to the public, keeping their identity a secret.

A Star Brighter Than the Sun Anime to Stream on Prime Video

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The staff of the TV anime adaptation of Kazune Kawahara’s A Star Brighter Than the Sun manga series announced the anime will begin streaming on Prime Video starting October 3 at 12:56 a.m. JST. Before the Prime Video premiere, A Star Brighter Than the Sun premieres on October 2 at 11:56 p.m. on TBS and affiliate channels in Japan.

Motohiro Hata performs the opening theme song “Stellar Days.” In addition, Wanuka performs the ending theme song “Saishin-wa (Latest Episode).”  

The cast of A Star Brighter Than the Sun anime includes:

  • Minori Fujidera as Sae Iwata
  • Yūki Ono as Kōki Kamishiro
  • Taito Ban as Yōta Ayukawa
  • Hina Yomiya as Hisui Onodera
  • Mutsumi Tamura as Mio Kagawa
  • Ryōta Ōsaka as Yūshin Izawa
  • Haruka Shiraishi as Subaru Kamishiro

Aya Kobayashi is directing the anime at Studio KAI. Yasuhiro Nakanishi is handling the series scripts, while Jin Feng Zeng handles the character design. What’s more, Natsumi Tabuchi and Miki Sakurai are composing the music.

Kazune Kawahara initially released the series in Shueisha’s Bessatsu Margaret magazine in 2021. VIZ Media publishes the series in English physically at retail and digitally. Here’s a description of the series’ first volume, via VIZ Media:

Sae and Koki have been friends since childhood. One fateful day at the end of middle school, she has a revelation: Koki has grown up! Now they’re in high school, and she has another revelation: she has feelings for Koki! But Sae isn’t the only girl who does… The question is, who does Koki have feelings for?!

Kakuriyo – Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 Casts Asaki Yuikawa as Takechiyo

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Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Takechiyo

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime adaptation of Kakuriyo – Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 revealed that Asaki Yuikawa is joining the cast as young prince Takechiyo. A new promotional video was also released.

Kakuriyo – Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 premieres on October 1, and Crunchyroll will stream the series. Nao Tōyama performs the the opening theme song “Tōryanse” and ending theme song “Namida no Recipe (The Recipe for Tears).” Both songs will be available together on a single CD on November 5, 2025.

Joe Yoshizaki directs the anime at Studio GONZO, with Studio Makaria joining in the production. Tomoko Konparu returns to oversee and write the scripts. Hidemi Katsura is the new character designer, and Noriyo Gōroku is in charge of the art setting and initial color-check art boards. Yi Nong Chen is the compositing director of photography, Satoshi Motoyama is the sound director, and Takurō Iga will compose the music with Flying Dog.

Midori Yūma launched the novel series in Kadokawa’s Fujimi L Bunko imprint in 2015, and Laruha would handle the series’ illustrations. Tsugaru Toba launched the manga adaptation in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Sirius in January 2023.

The first season of Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- premiered in April 2018. The anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, featuring English subtitles and dubs. Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime, via Crunchyroll:

After losing her grandfather, Aoi—a girl who can see spirits known as ayakashi—is suddenly approached by an ogre. Demanding she pay her grandfather’s debt, he makes a huge request: her hand in marriage! Refusing this absurd offer, Aoi decides to work at the Tenjin-ya bed and breakfast for the ayakashi to pay back what her family owes.

100 Meters Official Trailer Previews the English Dub

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100 Meters English dub

GKIDS released a new official trailer for the 100 Meters anime film, previewing the English dub. 100 Meters initially premiered on September 19 in theaters in Japan. 

The 100 Meters anime film will be screened at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles alongside the 4K remaster of Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano’s 1985 anime Angel’s Egg. 100 Meters will screen at Beyond Fest on October 5 at 7:00 p.m. PDT, and Beyond Fest will take place from September 23 to October 8.

100 Meters is heading to theaters in North America in Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub from October 12 to 14. An opening screening event for 100 Meters will be held in Los Angeles on October 10 as well.

Official HiGE DANDISM will perform the theme song “Rashisa.” 

The cast and staff includes:

Cast
  • Tori Matsuzaka as Togashi
  • Shōta Sometani as Komiya
  • Kōki Uchiyama as Saizu
  • Kenjirō Tsuda as Kaidō
  • Jun Kasama as Nigami
  • Rie Takahashi as Asakusa
  • Yuki Tanaka as Shiina
  • Atsumi Tanezaki as young Togashi
  • Aoi Yūki as young Komiya
  • Yūma Uchida as Kabanoki
  • Junya Enoki as Numano
  • Haruki Ishiya as Kyōden
  • Hiiro Ishibashi as Morikawa
  • Tomokazu Sugita as Onomichi
Staff
  • Director: Kenji Iwaisawa
  • Studio: Rock ‘n’ Roll Mountain
  • Production: Pony Canyon, TBS TV, and ASMIK ACE
  • Script Writer: Yasuyuki Mutō
  • Character Designer/Chief Animation Producer: Keisuke Kojima
  • Art Director: Keikankun Yamaguchi
  • Producers: Yūsuke Terada, Yūki Katayama, and Akane Taketsugu
  • Composer: Hiroaki Tsutsumi
  • Color Key Artist: Eiko Matsushima
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Maaki Komazuki
  • Editing: Ayumu Miyazaki
  • Music Director: Takahiro Ikeda
  • Sound Design: Masaru Ōkawara
  • Casting: Mai Ikeda, Anju Matsumoto
  • Sound Production: Eisuke Imanishi

Uoto launched the original 100 Meters (Hyakuemu) manga in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app. Lastly, here’s an overview, via GKIDS:

100 METERS follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run Premieres in 2026, New Trailer Released

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7 – Steel Ball Run

Warner Bros. Japan announced the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run anime will premiere in 2026 on Netflix. A new trailer was revealed, confirming the main cast of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run.

The anime’s cast includes:

  • Shōgo Sakata as Johnny Joestar
  • Yōhei Azakami as Gyro Zeppeli
  • Kaito Ishikawa as Diego Brando
  • Rie Takahashi as Lucy Steel
  • Kenta Miyake as Steven Steel

The staff of the anime includes:

  • Directors: Yasuhiro Kimura & Hideya Takahashi
  • Series Director: Toshiyuki Kato
  • Series Structure: Yasuko Kobayashi
  • Character Designer: Daisuke Tsumagari
  • Music Composer: Yugo Kanno
  • Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami
  • Animation: david production Inc.

For eager fans, Shueisha Manga-Art Heritage’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure exhibit serves as another exciting preview before the new anime premieres in the near future. Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure lithographic and lenticular works will come to The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s de Young Museum on September 27 and Kyoto’s Higashi Honganji on November 14. 

Hirohiko Araki is currently penning and writing part nine of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, titled The JOJOLands. Further, the latest JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime, titled Stone Ocean, is streaming on Netflix.

In addition, Bleach Brave Souls developer KLab and Final Fantasy Brave Exvius developer gumi are working together on a new JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure mobile game. Lastly, the new title will release in Japan first in 2025, followed by a worldwide release in 2026.

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