Sakamoto Days Live-Action Film Casts Ren Meguro as Tarō Sakamoto

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Sakamoto Days live-action

A new trailer for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Sakamoto Days was released, confirming that Snow Man member Ren Meguro stars as Tarō Sakamoto. The Sakamoto Days live-action film is planned to premiere in Japan during Golden Week (late-April to early-May) in 2026.

Additionally, Yūichi Fukuda (Gintama live-action) directs and writes the script for the film. Keiya Tabuchi (Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time, Attack on Titan live-action, Kamen Rider Amazons) is directing the action. CREDEUS and Avex Pictures are producing the film.

Sakamoto Days Part 2 premiered on July 14 on Netflix. Rock band Kroi performs the opening theme song “Method,” and go!go!vanillas perform the ending theme song “Dandelion.”

Masaki Watanabe directs the anime at TMS Entertainment. Taku Kishimoto oversees the series scripts, and Yō Moriyama is the character designer. Kōki Uchiyama plays the role of Gaku in Sakamoto Days Part 2 alongside Hisako Kanemoto as Nao Toramaru, Tomoaki Maeno as Jōichiro Kaji, and Tatsumaru Tachibana as Shinaya.

The cast from Sakamoto Days Part 1 includes:

  • Tomokazu Sugita as Taro Sakamoto
  • Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shin Asakura
  • Ayane Sakura as Lu Shaotang
  • Nao Tōyama as Aoi Sakamoto
  • Hina Kino as Hana Sakamoto
  • Ryōta Suzuki as Heisuke Mashimo
  • Miyari Nemoto as Piisuke
  • Yūko Kaida as Dump
  • Chiaki Kobayashi as Apart
  • Ryōta Takeuchi as Minimalist
  • Kōsuke Toriumi as Saw
  • M.A.O as Akira Akao
  • Mamiko Noto as Rion Akao
  • Daiki Yamashita as Mafuyu Seba
  • Satoshi Hino as Kanaguri

23 volumes of Yuuto Suzuki’s Sakamoto Days manga have been released in Japan thus far, with 18 being available in English right now through VIZ Media.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Novel Series Ends in 23rd Volume

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Fuse and Mitz Vah’s That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime light novel series will end with the 23rd volume, Micro Magazine’s GC Novels label has confirmed on X (formerly Twitter). The 23rd volume of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will ship on November 29 in Japan. 

In addition, GC Novels announced that the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: How to Spend a Certain Vacation (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Toaru Kyūka no Sugoshi-kata) spinoff story will be published on November 29. A new cover illustration for the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: How to Spend a Certain Vacation story was revealed as well.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Blue Sea Arc premieres on February 27, 2026 in Japan. The new movie will have an original plot that wasn’t featured in the manga and main novel series. 8-Bit is the studio behind the animation of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Blue Sea Arc. Cast members from the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime series will reprise their roles in the film.

Fuse initially serialized the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime light novel series in 2013. Over the years, it has garnered several video games, anime, and more adaptations, alongside several collaborations. Lastly, the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime series is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Crunchyroll.

My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha Anime Promo Video Highlights Protagonist Light

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Light in My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha

A new promotional video for the TV anime adaptation of Shisui Meikyou and tef’s My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I’m Out for Revenge! light novel series was released, highlighting protagonist Light (VA: Nina Tamaki).

HIDIVE will stream the My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha anime when it premieres on October 3. The new anime series will stream in U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and other overseas markets.

My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha’s cast includes:

  • Nina Tamaki as Light
  • Ikumi Hasegawa as Mei
  • Hana Hishikawa as Nazuna 
  • Shiori Izawa as Aoyuki
  • Ayumi Mano as Ellie
  • Yūko Natsuyoshi as Nemumu
  • Katsuya Miyamoto as Gold

Tei performs the opening theme song “Sen Yori Kaminari Ya, Sarariya Takaki.” ending Nowlu performs the ending theme song is “Shirogarasu.”

Katsushi Sakurabi directs the anime at J.C. STAFF, and Hiroshi Ohnogi is in charge of the series scripts. Yoshikazu Iwanami is the sound director, Yukie Suzuki is the character designer, and Ryō Takahashi is the music composer.

Additional staff includes:

  • Art Director: Yukiko Ashino
  • Color Design: Tomomi Andō
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Shingo Fukuyo
  • Editing: Maki Sendo
  • Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama
  • Music Production: Lantis

Shisui Meikyou launched the light novel series in April 2020, the 12th volume of the series was released on April 18. Takashi Ohmae released the manga adaptation in May 2021 on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket. Lastly, the novel and manga are available at J-Novel Club.

Guilty Gear Strive RISE AND ROCK Album is Now Streaming

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Guilty Gear Strive RISE AND ROCK

Arc System Works released the Guilty Gear Strive RISE AND ROCK select album on various music streaming and distribution services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Line Music, and other services and stores. RISE AND ROCK follows up after ECHO OF THE RULERS, which featured a selection of character themes with characters involved in the Guilty Gear Strive Dual Rulers anime.

Guilty Gear Strive RISE AND ROCK includes the following songs:

  • KY vs SIN “Get Over Nightmares”
  • RAMLETHAL “Necessary Discrepancy”
  • TESTAMENT “Like a Weed, Naturally, as a Matter of Course”
  • NAGORIYUKI “What do you fight for”
  • FAUST “Alone Infection”
  • SIN “The Hourglass”
  • NAGORIYUKI “Crawl”
  • MAY “The Disaster of Passion”
  • BEDMAN? “The Circle”
  • BAIKEN “Mirror of the World”
  • A.B.A “Symphony”
  • ELPHELT “Extras”

Additionally, hungry_clicker, also known as hncl, designed the album jacket illustration featuring Ramlethal and Elphelt.

Arc System Works recently teased the Guilty Gear Strive 2.00 update coming in 2026, with a few character hints. Two character silhouettes were shown, which appear to tease Jam and Robo Ky. The Nintendo Switch version of Guilty Gear Strive will also receive a major update in fall 2025 to bring parity between it and the other versions with balance updates, Duel Tower, and much more. 

Guilty Gear Strive is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. The Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers is streaming on Crunchyroll. Ulma sound junction performed the opening theme song “AXCLUSION,” and Nowlu performed the ending theme song “Arika (Location).”

Genokids Launches in Steam Early Access on October 2

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Soul Kiwami
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Genokids

Nukefist announced hack-and-slash action game Genokids is coming to PC via Steam Early Access on October 2. The Steam Early Access version of Genokids features the first of three acts, and the full game will feature the latter two chapters with new levels, secrets, abilities, enemies, and so much more. The game will stay in Steam Early Access for approximately two years.

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

Genokids is a game about MOTIVATION, a fast-paced hack&slash where a band of musicians take down an alien invasion!

      • Play as 4 characters at the same time, each with their own moveset!
      • Smoothly navigate through the ruins of Las Divas using slick parkour moves.
      • Style your way through waves of enemies, what’s the point of saving the world if you don’t look cool doing it?
      • Follow the bombastic tale of this band of misfits as they make the impossible, possible.

A bizarre music band named Genokids is rocking one of their best concerts to date when The Infinite Empire of Zenodia decides to invade Earth and assimilate mankind, landing right on top of the band and ruining both their concert and mood.

Seamlessly swap between all four characters in the middle of a fight. Execute multiple actions at the same time!

Go beyond your limits and enter HYPER MODE!

MOTIVATION IS MANKIND’S GREATEST WEAPON!

Persona5: The Phantom X Global Version Launches Version 2.1 Update

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Persona5 The Phantom X Version 2.1

SEGA has released the version 2.1 update for the global version of Persona5: The Phantom X on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The new update introduces the “Summer! Swimsuits! Sea Time! Part One” event, which is live until October 8.

During Summer! Swimsuits! Sea Time! Part One, Persona5: The Phantom X players can experience an original story set at a seaside school trip. There are various min-games, seasonal awards, and event items that can be exchanged for costumes, weapons, and other rewards.

Moreover, Persona5: The Phantom X version 2.1 introduces Beach Mystery & Summer Festival: Limited stages with special battles, including the new 5-star Phantom Thief  “Motoha– Tropical.” The new Shooting Challenge Event lets players shoot pirates that appear in-stage to receive event-exclusive Rare Seashells, Meta Jewels, and additional rewards.

Available until October 22, the Summer Memories event brings special side stories with Motoha, Riko, and Lufel. Finish a friend’s story to gain the ability to invite them to the Fireworks Festival, which offers exclusive Fireworks Shells needed to make fireworks. Additionally, 5-star Tropical Motoha appears in Most Wanted Phantom Idol Contracts.

Persona5: The Phantom X is available now for Android, iOS, and PC (Steam) in the west and Japan, and the version 2.0 website is now live. Lastly, console versions are being planned.

Persona 3 Reload Gets New ‘Beginner’s Gameplay Guide’ Video for Switch 2 Version

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Persona 3 Reload Beginner's Gameplay Guide

SEGA and ATLUS released a new “Beginner’s Gameplay Guide” video that goes over the basics of Persona 3 Reload for Nintendo Switch 2. The near 7-minute Beginner’s Gameplay Guide has everything fans want to know about gameplay before diving into the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload on October 23.

ATLUS previously released an official music video for “It’s Going Down Now” from the official soundtrack for Persona 3 Reload. The music video features live-action performances from Lotus Juice, Azumi Takahashi, and ATLUS SOUND TEAM’s Toshiki Konishi, and it’s the first-ever officially produced by ATLUS.

The Persona 3 Reload demo is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. In the demo, players experience the opening of Persona 3 Reload all the way to the first major boss battle, and save data carries over to the full game. Fans can also pre-order Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 to receive a bonus Persona 4 Golden BGM (Background Music) Set, only available before launch. Episode Aigis and the Expansion Pass DLC will also be heading to the platform as separate purchases.

In Final Weapon’s 5/5 review, we wrote, “Persona 3 Reload is a JRPG masterpiece. It has an incredibly moving story about the value of life, a fun gameplay loop, great graphics, dynamic characters, and a satisfying conclusion. Plus, with the short playtime, it is not as intimidating as other games in the genre, with very little filler padding the runtime. While the remake may seem simple compared to other recent examples, Reload is a reminder that Persona 3 is still relevant even after eighteen years.”

Lastly, Persona 3 Reload is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch 2 version launches on October 23 worldwide.

Resident Evil: Survival Unit is Playable at Tokyo Game Show 2025

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Resident Evil Survival Unit at Tokyo Game Show 2025

Aniplex, JOYCITY, and Capcom announced real-time strategy game Resident Evil: Survival Unit will be playable for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs from September 25 to 28 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Fans can try a playable demo of Resident Evil: Survival Unit at the Capcom Tokyo Game Show 2025 booth to receive an original neck strap as a gift while supplies last.

To celebrate the announcement, a special campaign is now live on the official Resident Evil: Survival Unit English X (formerly Twitter) account until October 5 for US residents. To participate, fans must follow the account to enter the raffle, and they can gain entries by reposting, liking, and sharing the campaign post and using hashtags #FOLLOWRESU, #ResidentEvil, and #SurvivalUnit. 20 winners will receive $10 digital gift codes for either Apple or Google Play.

Previously, a cinematic trailer for Resident Evil: Survival Unit confirmed that Japanese rock band QUEEN BEE is performing the theme song “Mountain Hunt,” with vocals by Avu-chan. The trailer was produced by Quebico, the studio behind the full 3DCG animation Resident Evil: Death Island.  As described by Aniplex, the song portrays the tension between creatures and characters as players seek survival. 

Resident Evil: Survival Unit will launch in 2025 globally on Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store. For meeting 1 million pre-registrations, all Resident Evil: Survival Unit players will receive several rewards at launch, including Advanced Flare Gun, 200K Rewards Package. Speedup (5min), 1,000 Gems, Base Skin (7 Days), and Special Flare Gun.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Reveal Trailer Released

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Saras Rajpal
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Reveal Trailer Released

Activision has revealed the official multiplayer reveal trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The game will release on November 14 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows, Battle.net, and Steam. 

Multiplayer for Black Ops 7 will feature the following:

  • 18 Launch MP Maps
  • 30 Launch Weapons
  • Next-Level Omnimovement
  • Weapon Build Sharing & Weapon Prestige
  • 20+ Brutal Scorestreaks

Additionally, the campaign continues from where Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 left off, as David Mason leads a Black Ops team against a familiar threat in 2035. As a result, all weapons follow the same futuristic aesthetic as Black Ops 2. Players can also expect a co-op campaign and round-based Zombies modes. Check out the trailer for multiplayer in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 below:

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

The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.

Squad up or go solo in an innovative Co-Op Campaign that redefines the Black Ops experience. Take on high-stakes challenges across a wide spectrum of environments, from the neon-lit rooftops of Japan to the Mediterranean coast, and even into the deepest corners of the human psyche.

In Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies mode, the nightmare begins where reality ends. Trapped in the heart of the Dark Aether, the crew is thrust into a vast, ever-shifting hellscape. This isn’t just survival. It’s a descent into madness.

Nintendo Music Adds Zelda II – The Adventure of Link Soundtrack

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Zelda II The Adventure of Link soundtrack

Nintendo has added the original soundtrack of Zelda II – The Adventure of Link to Nintendo Music on iOS and Android. The Famicom Disk System and Nintendo Entertainment System versions of the Zelda II – The Adventure of Link soundtrack are available.

The following soundtracks are already available on Nintendo Music alongside Zelda II – The Adventure of Link:

Nintendo Music Soundtrack List

  • Pikmin 4
  • Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet
  • Splatoon 3
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  • Kirby Star Allies
  • Super Mario Odyssey
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Super Mario Galaxy
  • Wii Channels
  • Tomodachi Collection
  • nintendogs
  • Metroid Prime
  • Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  • Star Fox 64
  • Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
  • Donkey Kong Country
  • Kirby’s Dream Land
  • Dr. Mario
  • Metroid (NES)
  • Metroid (Famicom Disk System)
  • Super Mario Bros.
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder
  • Brain Age
  • Splatoon 2
  • Wave Race 64
  • Super Mario 64
  • The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
  • Super Mario Kart
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus
  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
  • Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble
  • The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
  • Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day
  • F-ZERO X (and Expansion Kit)
  • Wii Sports
  • Super Mario World
  • Golden Sun
  • StreetPass Mii Plaza
  • Super Mario Bros 3
  • Tetris (Game Boy)
  • Tetris (NES)
  • Dr. Mario (NES)
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land
  • F-ZERO
  • Luigi’s Mansion
  • The Legend of Zelda (NES)
  • The Legend of Zelda (Famicom Disk System)
  • Fire Emblem Engage
  • Mario Kart 7
  • Pokémon Sword and Shield 
  • Kid Icarus (NES)
  • Kid Icarus (Famicom Disk System)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
  • Yoshi’s Story 
  • New Super Mario Bros U. Deluxe
  • Mario Kart 64
  • Balloon Fight
  • Baseball
  • Clu Clu Land
  • Devil World
  • Donkey Kong Jr.
  • Donkey Kong Jr. Math
  • Donkey Kong
  • Donkey Kong 3
  • Duck Hunt
  • Excitebike
  • F1 Race
  • Golf
  • Gomoku Narabe Renju
  • Gyromite
  • Hogan’s Alley
  • Ice Climber
  • Mach Rider
  • Mah-Jong
  • Mario Bros.
  • Pinball
  • Soccer
  • Stack-Up
  • Tennis
  • Urban Champion
  • Wild Gunman
  • Wrecking Crew
  • Pilotwings
  • Pilotwings 64
  • Pilotwings Resort
  • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
  • Fire Emblem Awakening
  • Golden Sun: The Lost Age
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2
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