Nippon Ichi Software Reveals 3D Action RPG Kyouran Makaism

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Nippon Ichi Software has revealed Kyouran Makaism, a new 3D action RPG from veteran Disagea developers, including director Shunsuke Minowa, character designer Takehito Harada, and composer Tenpei Sato. Kyouran Makaism is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026 in Japan.

The Nintendo Switch version costs 7,920 yen (tax included), while the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 versions cost 9,020 yen (tax included). A Limited Edition will be sold in Japan for 14,300 yen (Switch version costs 13,200 yen) featuring a special box, the soundtrack CD, and an art book.

Kyouran Makaism Limited Edition
Limited Edition

In Kyouran Makaism, players are back in the familiar Netherworld, and they can pull off flashy techniques with simple controls. There are returning features from Disgaea, including over-leveling and the ability to reincarnate allies to make them grow stronger. Players can even pull off over a billion in damage.

Here’s a story synopsis, via Gematsu:

This is the vast Netherworld, where countless demons vie for supremacy.

In one of these many Netherworlds, a veteran mercenary named Nueur is summoned by the Superlative Netherworld overlord Tisiel, who has a shocking request.

“Someone ate the pudding from the refrigerator!”

“I see… wait, the what from the refrigerator?”

The pudding in question is the First Radiance Pudding, created by Tisiel’s now-deceased father, the former Superlative Overlord. It was eaten by a subordinate who staged a rebellion, and Tisiel wants it back.

Thus begins the battle to reclaim the First Radiance Pudding, led by a lone mercenary and a fledgling overlord…!

NIS America is bringing Disgaea 7 Complete is coming to the west on October 10 for Nintendo Switch 2. Disgaea 7 Complete includes Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive features and content, including a “brand-new adventure in Netherworlds from past Disgaea titles.”

Nippon Ichi Software Releases New Hono Gurashi no Niwa Trailer, Delays Curse and Gobble

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Hono Gurashi no Niwa trailer

Nippon Ichi Software has released a new official trailer for Hono Gurashi no Niwa, a new rural life simulation game by Yomawari series game designer Yu Mizokami. The trailer for Hono Gurashi no Niwa highlights various gameplay elements, including housing, tending to paddy fields, and exploration.

Moreover, Nippon Ichi Software confirmed dark dungeon RPG game Curse and side-scrolling action game Gobble were delayed to 2026 for further quality improvements. Curse will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, while Gobble will be available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.

Hono Gurashi no Niwa will release on July 30, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch version costs 7,920 yen (tax included), while the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam versions cost 9.020 yen (tax included).

Here’s an overview of the new game, via Gematsu:

From the development team behind the Yomawari series, Hono Gurashi no Niwa is a life simulation game set in a nostalgic rural village.

Farm and take care of livestock, enjoy activities like fishing and hunting, and deepen your relationships with the other villagers…

Your nostalgic and heartwarming rural life begins.

Key Features

      • Kagatsu Village – Your new live begins in a small village that changes with the seasons.
      • Work for the Village – Plow the fields, tend to the animals, and catch fish as a hardworking member of the village.
      • Build Your Ideal Home – You are given an isolated house with a garden. Furnish your home with handmade furniture.

Lastly, the latest game in the series is Yomawari: Lost in the Dark, also known as Yomawari 3 in Japan. Yomawari: Lost in the Dark is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. 

Red Dune Games and ACQUIRE Reveal Monster Eater and Hamrazu:Re

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Publisher Red Dunes Games and ACQUIRE have revealed new side-scrolling pixel action adventure anomaly hunting game Monster Eater and new side-scrolling time-loop spy action adventure game Hamrazu:Re. Both Monster Eater and Hamrazu:Re are coming soon to PC via Steam and “other platforms,” and the games will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs from September 25 to 28 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

Here’s an overview of each new title, via Gematsu (2):

Monster Eater

Monster Eater

In a city haunted by urban legends, anomalies lurk in the shadows. To survive, you must hunt them—or be consumed.

This is a city where urban legends come to life.

Exorcist Holo, who devours anomalies and makes their powers her own, arrives in this town at the request of Miya, a shrine maiden determined to save it from the strange phenomena plaguing its streets.

Clues lie in the forum “ParanormalPhenomena.com.”

Why does Holo devour the anomalies? Why does the message board exist?

Defeat the anomalies, seize their power, and choose the future.

Hamrazu:Re

A time loop begins aboard a train bound for destiny. Each rewind uncovers new secrets, but the clock is always ticking.

In an alternate early 20th century, a hundred years of peace has endured. To mark this milestone, the Global Peace Summit is held aboard the transcontinental sleeper train the Azure Express.

Then a bomb threat reaches Chairwoman Aalia. In secret, she summons a spy, Kai Tokito, disguised as a travel magazine journalist. Into his hands she entrusts a mysterious blue gem with the power to rewind time.

As the clock ticks toward destruction, each loop brings new encounters with the train’s colorful passengers, turning chance meetings into newfound abilities and vital clues that guide him towards the truth.

When the truth comes to light, Kai’s choice will decide the future. Can he master the power of the time loop to save not just the passengers, but the world itself?

With the power to rewind time, a spy dares to change the train’s fate.

And so a time-loop spy action adventure begins.

#Zombie Sagashitemasu Manga is Getting an Anime Series

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Kadokawa announced a TV anime adaptation of Katsuwo’s #Zombie Sagashitemasu (#I’m Looking For Zombie) manga will premiere in 2026. Katsuwo drew a new illustration to commemorate the announcement of the #Zombie Sagashitemasu anime.

#Zombie Sagashitemasu anime illustration
©カツヲ/KADOKAWA/ゾンます製作委員会

Katsuwo launched the #Zombie Sagashitemasu manga in Kadokawa’s Comic Dengeki DaiohG magazine in June 2022. The third and final volume of the manga was released in January 2024.

Katsuwo’s previous works include the Mitsuboshi Colors and Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu manga. Both of these manga series received anime adaptations, which were streamed via Sentai Filmworks and Crunchyroll, respectively. 

Lastly, here’s an overview of #Zombie Sagashitemasu, via Manga Dex:

The manga is set in a world where 90 percent of humans on Earth have contracted and died from a deadly, virulent disease; only to then rise again as zombies who only attack people. 13 years after that “Red Day” of societal and civilizational collapse, the surviving humans survive away from the big cities, while still hoping to retake them someday. An entirely new generation of people who know nothing of the pre-Red Day world are now coming into their own. The story begins when Aki and her close friends Haru and Natsuki begin a journey to find Aki’s missing father.

Detective Conan Episode ZERO Anime Special Announced

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YTV announced that the Detective Conan TV anime series will get a new one-hour special titled Detective Conan Episode “ZERO” Shinichi Kudō Aquarium Incident in January 2026. A new key visual for the anime special was also revealed.

Detective Conan Episode Zero
© 青山剛昌／小学館・読売テレビ・TMS 1996

Detective Conan Episode “ZERO” takes place before the story of the long-running story, before high schooler Shinichi Kudō became Conan Edogawa. Shinichi and Ran Mōri go to the aquarium to figure out a plan to reconcile Kogoro Mōri and Eri Kisaki, who were separated. However, a murder happens during the visit, and Shinichi works to find the culprit.

What’s more, the 29th Detective Conan anime film opens in Japan during Golden Week 2026. Miyuki Sawashiro has been cast as Chihaya Hagiwara, replacing the late Atsuko Tanaka. Hagiwara is the leader of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police’s motorcycle division, and she was teased in the previous film.

Gōshō Aoyama’s manga made its debut in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine in 1994. Lastly, VIZ Media releases the manga in English and describes it as follows:

Ghastly beheadings, bloody murders, and coldhearted child abductions–

Precocious high school student Jimmy Kudo (Shinichi Kudō) uses his keen powers of observation and astute intuition to solve mysteries that have left law enforcement officials baffled. Hot on the trail of a suspect, Jimmy is accosted from behind and fed a strange chemical that physically transforms him into a grade schooler! Taking on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa, he attempts to track down the people who did this to him. However, until he finds a cure for his bizarre condition, Jimmy continues to assist the police in solving their most challenging cases.

Can you crack the case before Conan does?

Who Made Me a Princess Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll, New Cast Members Revealed

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Who Made Me a Princess

Kadokawa and Chinese streaming platform iQIYI released a new trailer for the TV anime adaptation of the Who Made Me a Princess webtoon series, which begins streaming on September 28 in Japan and airs on TV starting October 1. Crunchyroll confirmed that Who Made Me a Princess will be streaming on the platform with the title The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess starting September 28. 

What’s more, Kadokawa confirmed Daoko performs the opening theme song “Ii yo (Alright),” and XAI performs the ending theme song “Sono Hitomi de (In Those Eyes).”

The new cast members of Who Made Me a Princess include:

  • Azumi Waki as Lilian York
  • Kana Hanazawa as Diana
  • Junichi Suwabe as Duke Alpheus (Roger Alpheus)

Who Made Me a Princess key visual
©Beijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co., Ltd, KuaiKan World (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.

The Japanese dub cast includes:

  • Sumire Morohoshi as Athanasia
  • Tomoaki Maeno as Claude
  • Ryōhei Kimura as Felix
  • Nobuhiko Okamoto as Lucas
  • Shūichirō Umeda as Ijekiel
  • Manaka Iwami as Jennette

The anime is based on the popular webtoon and novel written by Plutus and illustrated by Spoon. Fans can read the official English version digitally on TappyToon and Tapas, and Seven Seas Entertainment releases the series in print. 

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

(Ahhh, how did I get here?!) Okay, Athy, breathe. You’ve been reincarnated into a young princess (What?!), and your palace has so much chocolate! (Okay, that’s cool.) And you read this book in your past life, so you know how the story goes (Yeah!). I mean, sure, your terrifying father (The emperor?) is supposed to murder you on your eighteenth birthday…(Ugh, that sucks.) and when your half-sister, Jennette, shows up, he likes her better (Jerk.). But c’mon, can he really resist this adorable face?

Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods Anime Casts Shinshū Fuji

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Kusunoki's Garden of Gods

Kadokawa released a new trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Enju’s Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series, confirming Shinshū Fuji is joining the anime’s cast as Yamagami. Shōgo Sakata will star as Minato Kusunoki in the Garden of Gods anime, which premieres in 2026.

Enju Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods novel launched on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in April 2021, followed by its serialization on Kakuyomu in December of the same year. The third volume of the light novel series releases on November 11.

What’s more, Akira Anzai launched the manga adaptation on Kadokawa’s ComicWalker website in November 2021. Kadokawa published the manga’s first compiled book volume in August 2022, and the fourth volume on December 26.

Lastly, Yen Press publishes the light novels in English and describes it as follows:

Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a terrifying house overflowing with evil spirits—or at least it was, until his extraordinary ability cleared them all out!

Instead, a procession of unique and peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence, and Minato spends his days relaxing in the company of his spiritual neighbors. What else lies in store for Minato as he lives peacefully surrounded by gods?

Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota Reveals 2 New Cast Members

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Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota cast

Two new trailers for the anime adaptation of Fuyu Azuma’s Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota manga were released, confirming two new cast members. Shiori Mikami joins the cast of Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota as Oota’s older sister alongside Daisuke Kishio as Kashiwada’s older brother.

The Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota anime premieres October 4 on Tokyo MX, October 5 on Kansai TV, October 6 on BS11, and October 7 on AT-X. 

Hashimero performs the opening theme song “Hyakumensō (Funny Faces),” and Sangatsu no Phantasia performs the ending theme song “Amanojaku Hero (Contradiction-Filled Hero).”

The cast of the Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota anime includes:

  • Akane Fujita as Kashiwada-san
  • Kyouhei Natsume as О̄ta-kun
  • Yūya Hirose as Tadakoro-kun
  • Sōhei Horikane as Sata-kun
  • Yumiri Hanamori as Tabuchi-san
  • Mayu Mineda as Odajima-san

Tomohiro Kamitani directs the anime at STUDIO POLON, with Michiko Yokote overseeing the series scripts. Naoto Nakamura is the character designer and chief animation director, and Yukari Hashimoto and Tetsuya Shitara are the music composers. 

Additional staff members include:

  • Background Art: Maho Takahashi
  • Art Director: Scott MacDonald
  • Color Design: Haremi Miyagawa
  • Director of Photography: Yomogiko Murano
  • CG Director: Daisuke Shima
  • Editing: Akane Shiraishi
  • Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota summer key visual
©東ふゆ/KADOKAWA/顔に出ない柏田さんと顔に出る太田君製作委員会

Azuma launched the manga on Kadokawa’s Dra Dra Sharp# website in July 2018. The 10th and final complied book volume launched in July 2023. BookWalker Global publishes the manga in English and describes it as follows:

Kashiwada is a girl who never shows emotions on her face. Oota always tries to surprise her…but never succeeds.

Kashiwada and Oota are classmates at a junior high school.
Oota is always thinking of pranks to surprise Kashiwada, but he always fails. Kashiwada likes to look at Oota, for he shows his emotions on his face too much. They look like opposite type of people, but they both care about each other.
“Look, Oota is up to something…” Other classmates love to see the unique relationship between them.

A heart-warming love comedy which takes place in an ordinary junior high school in Japan.

Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X|S Price Increase in US Amid Tariffs

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Xbox Series X|S price increase

Microsoft announced a price increase for a range of Xbox Series X|S consoles in the US due to “changes in the macroeconomic environment,” likely referring to the evolving situation involving tariffs. The price increase will be effective on October 3 for select Xbox Series X|S consoles in the US.

“Beginning on October 3, we will update the recommended retailer pricing for Series S and Series X consoles in the United States due to changes in the macroeconomic environment,” Microsoft said on its Xbox Support website. “We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and providing value for Xbox players.”

Here’s a breakdown of the new pricing at retail:

  • Xbox Series S 512GB – $399.99 (formerly $379.99)
  • Xbox Series S 1TB – $449.99 (formerly $429.99)
  • Xbox Series X Digital – $599.99 (formerly $549.99)
  • Xbox Series X – $649.99 (formerly $599.99)
  • Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition – $799.99 (formerly $729.99)

Xbox will be hosting Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast on September 25 at 19:00 JST/ 3:00 a.m. PDT / 6:00 a.m. EDT on YouTube and Twitch. The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast will feature exciting updates for third-party partners in Japan, across Asia, and around the world, along with games coming to Xbox Game Pass.

On the show floor, attendees can visit the Koei Tecmo Tokyo Game Show 2025 booth to try out Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox. There will also be ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X demo stations at the ASUS booth. Further, Bethesda will co-host a merchandise booth with Infolens Geek Shop featuring official merchandise for Fallout, Starfield, DOOM, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and more.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and Resident Evil Collaboration Event Begins September 24

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Goddess of Victory NIKKE x Resident Evil event

Level Infinite and SHIFT UP announced the Resident Evil  “REBORN EVIL” collaboration event begins on September 24 in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. Jill Valentine, Ada Wong, and Claire Redfield will be among the playable characters from Resident Evil in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.

Here’s a synopsis of the upcoming collaboration, along with a new trailer, via Level Infinite:

The story unfolds in the ruins of a long-forgotten mansion, where a mysterious NEO-Virus infection has begun to spread. As the A.C.P.U. Squad, D, and the Commander investigate, the team encounters Jill Valentine and her allies. The newly released trailer teases haunting scenes – Poli attacked by a shadowy, mysterious hand, followed by Jill, Ada, and Claire appearing in a crimson-lit chapel, setting the stage for a tense and unforgettable showdown.

This crossover brings together the globally acclaimed survival horror legacy of Resident Evil into the character-driven world of NIKKE, delivering an event unlike anything players have experienced before. ‘REBORN EVIL’ promises unexpected encounters, high-stakes battles, and explosive drama between the Commander’s squad and these iconic Resident Evil heroines.

Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game in the Resident Evil series, will release on February 27, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon had the opportunity to experience hands-off gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest 2025. 

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 choice to choose between first and third-person perspectives, which will allow for two completely different horror experiences.

Lastly, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available on iOS, Android, and PC.

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