Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Opens with Midnight Screenings in Japan on September 19

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Chainsaw Man - The Movie Reze Arc

The official website for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc confirmed that the film will open with midnight screenings on September 19 in Japan. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc premieres across 12 theaters in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido, and there will be MX4D, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema screenings.

© 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc heads to US theaters on October 24 with English dubs and English subs with Japanese voice-overs. The movie premieres September 24 internationally and October 29 in the U.K.

Kenshi Yonezu performs the theme song “IRIS OUT” and ending theme song “JANE DOE” featuring Hikaru Utada. Maximum The Heroine performs the insert song “Hawatari Nioku Centi [2-hundred-million-Centimeter-long-blades] (70% Unlocked edit).”

The staff and cast include:

Cast

  • Kikunosuke Toya as Denji
  • Reina Ueda as Reze
  • Tomori Kusunoki as Makima
  • Shiori Izawa as Pochita
  • Shogo Sakata as Aki Hayakawa
  • Fairouz Ai as Power

Staff

  • Original Story: Tatsuki Fujimoto
  • Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
  • Screenwriter: Hiroshi Seko
  • Character Designer: Kazutaka Sugiyama
  • Assistant Director: Masato Nakazono
  • Sub Character Designer: Souta Yamazaki, Shun
  • Main Animator: Shoichi
  • Action Animation Director: Sota Shigetsugu
  • Art Director: Yusuke Takeda
  • Color Designer: Naomi Nakano
  • Color Script: Riku
  • Editor: Masato Yoshitake
  • Music: Kensuke Ushio
  • Distribution: TOHO
  • Production: MAPPA

What’s more, Chainsaw Man – The Compilation is streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll with two feature-length recap films covering the first season. The compilation films also include “Chainsaw Days,” an adaptation of the original manga’s bonus episodes.

Lastly, here’s a story synopsis for the film, via TOHO:

Denji became “Chainsaw Man,” a boy with a devil’s heart, and is now part of Special Division 4’s devil hunters. After a date with Makima, the woman of his dreams, Denji takes shelter from the rain. There he meets Reze, a girl who works in a café.

Octopath Traveler 0 Opens Digital Pre-Orders on Switch and Switch 2

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Octopath Traveler 0 Digital Deluxe Edition

Square Enix has opened digital pre-orders for Octopath Traveler 0 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. All digital Octopath Traveler 0 pre-orders include Travel Provisions featuring Healing Grape (M) x5, Inspiriting Plum (M) x5, Revitalizing Jam x2, and Icewind Mastery.

The Standard Edition will be sold for $49.99, while the Digital Deluxe Edition will be sold for $59.99. Digital Deluxe Edition contents include the following items:

  • Deluxe Travel Provisions
    • Action Skills
      • Triple Strike Mastery
      • SP Saver Mastery
      • Extra JP Mastery
  • Consumable Items: 8 Types of Nuts (M)
    • Fortifying Nut (M)
    • Magic Nut (M)
    • Tough Nut (M)
    • Resistant Nut (M)
    • Light Nut (M)
    • Critical Nut (M)
    • Sharp Nut (M)
    • Slippery Nut (M)
  • Town Decorations: Festive Decoration Designs
    • Table with Roasted Chicken
    • Festive Arch
    • Large Festive Arch
    • Festive Flag
    • Grand Vase
  • Digital Art Book

Octopath Traveler 0 launches December 4 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

In Octopath Traveler 0, players will experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings in an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra. The game features returning core elements from the series, and–for the first time in series history–players will be able to customize their own protagonist and rebuild their hometown after it has been destroyed. The story builds upon that of the mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, adding new story content where players rebuild their town, and reinterpreted story beats unfold throughout. Fans familiar with the series can enjoy the return of its iconic HD-2D art style, the ability to interact with other characters in various ways through Path Actions, and the Break and Boost battle system which can turn the tide of battle.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound D1 Update Adds 60 FPS Support for Switch and Switch 2

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Ninja Gaiden Ragebound update

Dotemu has released the “D1” major update for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound with a new CRT Filter, performance boosts and a 60 FPS option for Switch and Switch 2, and numerous other bug fixes and features. 

Patch notes for the NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound D1 update can be read below:

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound D1 Update Patch Notes

New features & improvements

      • Restart from Checkpoint option added. 
        • In addition to restarting the entire level, you may now restart from the last checkpoint you found. This will let you quickly retry a level section or boss without the need of getting yourself killed.
      • Hard Mode can now be unlocked by winning the duel against Ryu. 
        • In addition to the Hard Mode being unlocked by finishing the game for the first time, you may unlock it earlier by winning the duel against Ryu on level 1-1. If you want to leap right away to Hard Mode, you will first have to prove yourself worthy of the challenge!
      • New dialogues have been added at the beginning of levels S-4, S-5 and S-6.
      • A new alternative dialogue portrait for the Masked Agent on level 4-4 has been added.
      • Hit stop and Screen shake can be now disabled through Accessibility settings.
      • Golden Skins are now available immediately upon achieving S rank on all levels, without the need to complete the final level afterwards.
      • Added many sound effects on enemies, projectiles and menus.

Bug Fixes

      • Adjusted required kills to achieve the highest score on level 3-2 on Hard Mode.
      • Kenji could climb a wall and leave the camera’s field of view towards the end of level 3-5.
      • Large obstacle meant to be destroyed by Hypercharge was vulnerable to Kama Spider Weapon on stage 3-1.
      • Luring a Cursed Fire enemy towards the collapsing platform allowed Kenji to get stuck in level 3-4.
      • During Rhyvashi’s boss fight, the big rock could block your attacks right after disappearing during a brief period of time.
      • In level 4-5 on Hard Mode, Kenji could be hit when skipping the cutscene in which he jumps onto a helicopter.
      • Motorbike could flip after jumping against a wall on stage 2-2.
      • In level 4-1, Kenji could roll through some steel containers which made him out of bounds.
      • Kenji could be killed by skipping the cutscene right after defeating Jagäzk on level 4-6.
      • Added support for DirectInput controllers.
      • If Kumori were to perform a roll attack whilst wearing the Black Spider Uniform, the default skin would be displayed during the animation.
      • Removed invisible ceiling on level S-6 on Hard Mode, near the end of the tree section.
      • Bio Grunts frequently remained locked in their attack animation for a brief time if Kenji was positioned close to their spawn point.
      • On level 5-1 you could lose control of Kenji or Kumori when starting Rhyvahsi’s fight.
      • On level 5-1, a long wait time was present after defeating Rhyvashi.
      • Kenji could climb over a wall and skip part of the level, causing camera issues on level 3-5 on Hard Mode.
      • The kill streak counter disappeared every time the game was paused or cutscene took place.
      • On level 3-2 on Hard Mode, a Hanging Demon enemy could end up frozen and unable to attack.
      • Level 4-4 boss shockwave projectiles could appear in the air rather than on a surface.
      • Striking Level 4-4 boss in the back with a Hypercharge attack pushed it to the other edge, making it behave incorrectly.
      • During the elevator section on level 4-4, drone enemies could attack Kenji while being outside the camera.
      • Bio Blocker’s enemy projectile hitbox remained active after being killed.
      • On level 3-2, during the Eels boss fight, the camera could be unlocked if Kenji reached a low point of the arena.
      • Gurthka’s landing animation could not work properly when the boss fight started on levels 1-2 and 1-3.
      • Jagäzk’s ribcage was immune to the Grenade Spider Weapon.
      • On level 4-2, you could leave the camera bounds by using guillotine boosts on a helicopter.
      • Kumori’s Hypercharged roll-jump kunai projectile could traverse an enemy without hitting it.
      • On level S-8, a guillotine boost platforming section could be skipped by climbing a wall and moving through the ceiling.
      • On level 2-2 the player could lose control of the motorbike when reaching the outdoor area.
      • While playing as Kumori during a Demon Altar section, Kumori wouldn’t be able to manually hypercharge if Kenji’s health was too low.
      • Cyclops Demon’s eye disappeared instantly rather than using a proper animation if the enemy was killed and the eye was away from their body.
      • Kenji could clip through the subway tunnel’s ceiling during his epilogue.
      • Backtracking during Kenji’s epilogue could cause inconsistent camera transitions.
      • Exiting the credits from the main menu caused the music to reset and make the portraits not move properly.
      • Many other performance improvements and bug fixes.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound released on July 31 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and gave it a 4.5 out of 5, noting that the game “offers some of the best 2D combat and movement I’ve ever experienced in an action platformer.”

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Patch 2.31 is Now Live

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Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition patch 2.31

CD Projekt Red has released patch 2.31 for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition patch 2.31 includes an AutoDrive upgrade, Photo Mode adjustments, and several bug fixes.

Read up on patch notes for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition patch 2.31 below, via the game’s official website:

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Update 2.31 Patch Notes

Vehicles
      • Updated AutoDrive. When driving to a selected point, the vehicle now drives smoothly, overtakes blocking vehicles, and no longer stops at traffic lights. Free Roam mode has also been upgraded to follow traffic rules and navigate the city more reliably.
      • Fixed an issue where Johnny always spawned in the passenger seat when using the Delamain Cab service.
      • Fixed an issue where applying CrystalCoat to the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru caused its wheels to flash in different colors.
Photo Mode
      • Most of the new poses introduced in Update 2.3 now work with any gender.
      • Disabled NPC collision, which will make it easier to position NPCs on top of other objects with collision (e.g. on car hoods).
      • Fixed an issue where some of the poses didn’t work for Royce.
Quests & Open World
      • Freedom – Fixed the journal entry that appears when the player chooses not to steal the Rayfield Caliburn “Mordred.”
      • Motorbreath – Fixed an issue where, after V fails to pursue and stop Semimaru and receives a text from River saying he’ll contact V soon, the follow-up message never arrives.
      • Motorbreath – Fixed an issue where the Yaiba Semimaru could flip over during the chase, preventing the player from entering it.
      • Motorbreath – It’s no longer possible to trigger the quest if River died during The Hunt.
      • Motorbreath – Players can now acquire the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru through AUTOFIXER even if they failed The Hunt, which normally unlocks the side quest where the vehicle is obtained.
      • Nitro (Youth Energy) – Fixed a game crash that could occur in certain circumstances after leaving the Yaiba showroom event.
      • Nitro (Youth Energy) – Fixed an issue where the proxy interface UI in the Yaiba showroom is cut off when the “Larger HUD Elements” setting is enabled.
Miscellaneous
      • Fixed several localization and lipsync issues in various languages.
      • Added a toggle to disable vignette. It can be found in Settings → Graphics → Basic.
      • Fixed an issue on PC and Mac where Ray-Traced Reflections might not display correctly when enabled under certain conditions.
      • Fixed several issues with displaying text messages from Delamain.
      • Various fixes for fluff vendors.
PC-specific
      • Fixed an issue where NVIDIA Reflex could be disabled while DLSS Frame Generation was enabled, causing the screen to turn pink.
      • Fixed an issue where Path Tracing didn’t activate properly in certain scenarios.
Mac-specific
      • Fixed an issue where changing graphics presets on Mac set Screen Space Reflections to a higher setting compared to the equivalent presets on PC.
      • Fixed an issue causing a permanent white screen when Frame Generation is enabled while entering the braindance in The Information.
      • Selecting “Defaults” in Video Settings no longer turns HDR Mode off.
      • Fixed the inverted behavior of the “Mute Game in Background” toggle in Settings.
      • Removed the outdated “(Requires Game Restart)” disclaimer from the mouseover description of the “Disable Spatial Audio” setting.
      • Fixed an issue on the App Store version that caused the game to become stuck on the “Press Space to continue” breaching screen.
      • Various stability and performance optimizations.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Reveals Patch Notes for Update 1.0.4

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 update 1.0.4

Capcom has released patch notes for update 1.0.4 of Capcom Fighting Collection 2, which is available now on all platforms. The update applies bug fixes to Capcom vs. SNK 2 Mark of the Millennium 2001, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, and Project Justice. 

Read up on the patch notes for the new Capcom Fighting Collection 2 update, via Capcom’s official website:

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Update 1.0.4 Patch Notes

Capcom vs. SNK 2 Mark of the Millennium 2001

      • Fixed an issue where Edmond Honda’s voice would not play for certain victory poses.

Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper

      • Fixed an issue where M. Bison’s Head Press and Somersault Skull Diver attacks would not hit Eagle, Maki, Yun, or Ingrid.
      • Fixed an issue where R. Mika’s Sardine Beach Special attack would not correctly hit Eagle, Maki, Yun, or Ingrid.
      • Fixed a bug in Versus Mode when battling against CPUs where the opponent’s mode would switch to Normal in rounds after the player won a round in Classic or Saikyo mode.
      • Updated certain victory text for Juni.
      • Implemented various fixes.

Project Justice

      • Fixed an issue where certain Kurow voice lines would not play.

Previously, Capcom released the August 7 update for Capcom Fighting Collection 2 with multiple quality of life upgrades, new artwork, remix tracks from CAP-JAMS, and much more. Additionally, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper will receive the following new characters: Maki, Yun, Eagle, Ingrid

Lastly, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. A physical edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 is available at retail.

City Connection Reveals Tokyo Game Show 2025 Lineup and Schedule

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City Connection revealed its games lineup and schedule for Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs from September 25 to 28 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Alongside games like Mamorukun Curse! and R-Type Delta: HD Boosted, there will be a brand-new title amongst the City Connection lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2025.

Here’s the full lineup and schedule, via Gematsu:

Games Lineup

      • Final Formation
      • Mamorukun Curse!
      • R-Type Delta: HD Boosted
      • RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers
      • Secret Title – To be announced on September 24

Stage Schedule – September 27 (All Times in JST)

      • 13:00 – City Connection 20th Anniversary Event: Captain Flag Game Tournament – America Zarigani’s Yoshiyuki Hirai, City Connection 20th Anniversary Special Ambassador, will host a game tournament using the 1993 Jaleco arcade game Captain Flag. Additionally, JaJaMaru-kun, a character from the Ninja JaJaMaru game available via Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online, will appear at the booth, so come take a photograph with him!
      • 14:00 – R-Type Delta: HD Boosted Talk Show – A special talk show with the producer and director of R-Type Delta: HD Boosted ahead of its November 20 release. Viewers can look forward to behind-the-scenes development stories, production details, and an introduction to what makes this game unique. Additionally, members who were involved in the development of the original R-Type Delta will appear on stage as guests. Stay tuned for a special talk where the history and current state of a game cross paths.

Clear River Games and City Connection will release vertical shoot ’em up remaster Mamorukun ReCurse! on September 25 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in the west. The release is day-and-date with the Japanese release.

Konami Reveals Tokyo Game Show 2025 Lineup and Schedule

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Konami Tokyo Game Show 2025

Konami revealed its games lineup and schedule of programs for Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs from September 25 to 28 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Konami is bringing Silent Hill f, Suikoden STAR LEAP, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and much more 

The full details are available below, via Gematsu:

Konami Tokyo Game Show 2025 Games Lineup

  • eBaseball: MLB Pro Spirit – Demo, Exhibition
  • Indie Games Contest Student Championship 2025 – Stage, Live Stream
  • Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – Stage, Live Stream
  • Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru – Demo, Stage, Live Stream
  • New Live Idol Service Connecting Through VR – Demo, Stage
  • Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 – Demo, Exhibition
  • Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 – Demo, Exhibition
  • Professional Baseball Spirits A – Demo, Exhibition
  • Project Zircon – Stage, Live Stream
  • Silent Hill f – Exhibition, Stage, Live Stream
  • Suikoden STAR LEAP – Exhibition, Stage, Live Stream
  • Super Bomberman R 2 – Demo (Family Game Park)
  • Survival Kids – Demo (Family Game Park)
  • WRC eBASEBALL: Power Pros – Stage, Live Stream
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! x eFootball – Stage, Live Stream

Third-Party Partners

  • 3goo
    • Rennsport – Demo
  • Acacia
    • Magical Girl Witch Trials – Demo, Stage, Live Stream
  • BEEP
    • Cotton Reboot! – Demo
  • Bushiroad Games
    • The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Midsummer Pilgrimage – Demo
    • D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune – Demo, Stage, Live Stream
    • DUSK INDEX: GION – Demo
    • ROAD59: A Yakuza’s Last Stand – Demo
  • Clouded Leopard Entertainment
    • Back to the Dawn – Demo
  • Cosmo Machia
    • Castle of Shikigami 3 – Demo, Stage, Live Stream
  • Dragami Games
    • LoveR Kiss Endless Memories – Demo
  • Falcom
    • Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter – Exhibition, Stage, Live Stream
  • GOOFEES
    • Fallen: Fatal Force – Demo
  • IndieTech Games
    • The Hungry Lamb / The Weeping Swan 2-in-1 Pack – Demo
    • Pilo and the Holobook – Demo
    • SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure – Demo
    • Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog – Demo
    • SULFUR – Demo
    • Sunset Hills – Demo
  • Kakehashi Games
    • Hirogami – Demo
  • KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
    • KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE – Demo
  • Mebius
    • Apathy: Narukami Gakuen Seven Mysteries – Demo
    • Burai MSX2 Compete – Demo, Stage, Live Stream
    • Miasma Breaker – Demo
  • PiXEL
    • Bounty Sisters – Demo, Stage, Live Stream
  • Rocket-Engine
    • Trouble Witches Final! Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam – Demo
  • RS34
    • Karous – Demo, Stage, Live Stream

Konami Game Show 2025 Schedule

September 25

  • 11:30 to 12:30 – Metal Gear Production Hotline at Tokyo Game Show 2025 – The Metal Gear Production Hotline, your source for news and updates on the Metal Gear series straight from the developers, will stream a live recording from the Konami stage. Featuring Noriaki Okamura (production producer), Yuji Korekado (creative producer), Yu Sahara (Fox Hunt director), Jiro Oishi (promotions director), and Haruka Mori (program MC).
  • 13:00 to 14:00 – Yu-Gi-Oh! x eFootball Series Special Stage – We will hold a Yu-Gi-Oh! x eFootball Series Special Stage commemorating the collaboration between these two franchises! Yu-Gi-Oh! is a strategic card game that continues to evolve for more than 25 years, and eFootball is a popular football game series that is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
  • 14:30 to 15:00 – Indie Games Contest Student Championship 2025 Awards Ceremony (YouTube) – Introducing the “Top 12 Best Games” selected from numerous submissions! We will also announce and present awards to the top 3 outstanding games chosen by the judges.
  • 15:30 to 16:00 – New Live Idol Service Connecting Through VR Introduction Stage – Introducing the details of the new live idol service connecting through virtual reality. Featuring Noriaki Okamura (producer) and Miyu Hosoya (MC).

September 26

  • 10:15 to 10:45 – Kogado Studio Nintendo Switch Title Announcement Stage – A stage announcement for a Nintendo Switch title from the century-old company Kogado Studio!
  • 11:15 to 11:45 – Konami New Project Announcement Stage – Konami is proud to unveil a brand-new project. Join us at the Konami stage at Tokyo Game Show 2025 for the first-ever reveal of our latest game concept and project overview. Featuring Hiroshi Tanibuchi (executive director), Miyu Hosoya (MC), and a special guest.
  • 12:25 to 13:10 – Karous Talk and Live Gameplay Special Stage – Join us for an engaging talk session featuring the developers of Karous and a seasoned player, offering deep insights into the game. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer curious about Karous, there’s something for everyone! In the second half, enjoy a live gameplay session with dynamic DJ mixing synced to the in-game action. Experience the thrill and discover a new side of Karous through a unique musical journey! Featuring Yoshito Masubuchi (RS34 representative / MC), Daisuke Nagata (RS34 sound creator / designer), Charlie the Gamer Voice Actor (player / guest), and Reika Wakasugi (MC assistant).
  • 13:30 to 14:15 – Roundtable Discussion with the Developers of the Castle of Shikigami Series – Featuring Kazunobu Mori (president of Cosmo Machia), Akihiko Nagaki (director of development for the ported version), Naoki Suda (head of development at Alfa System, original creator), and additional participants to be announced.
  • 14:35 to 15:20 – Bounty Sisters Release Celebration Talk Show – A special stage presented by the development team behind the upcoming Nintendo Switch title Bounty Sisters scheduled for release on December 18. Guests include character designer and illustrator Shuzilow.HA and TECHNOuchi, who will join director Hidemune Sasaki from Pixel to dive into the game’s most popular elements—character design and sound—and showcase the unique appeal of this title.
  • 15:40 to 16:25 – Burai MSX2 Complete Special Talk Session Featuring Takiya Iijima – Takiya Iijima, who has been active in the industry since the early days of PC gaming, will host a special talk show, with guests Iori Nomizu (voice actress, Akemi Iwashita in Apathy: Narukami Gakuen Seven Mysteries) and Ken Okamoto (cultural expert, author of VTuber Studies). They will share their perspectives on both the bright and dark sides of the VTuber phenomenon, considering the needs of the coming era from their respective professional viewpoints. New information about Takiya Iijima’s upcoming work will also be revealed.

September 27

  • 10:30 to 11:30 – Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru Special Stage – Guests who love Momotaro Dentetsu will take the stage to passionately present the charms of eastern and western Japan maps in Momotaro Dentetsu 2!
  • 12:00 to 13:30 – Suikoden Live at Tokyo Game Show 2025 – We will be livestreaming on stage Suikoden Live, bringing to you the latest information on the Suikoden series. Lineup includes: Suikoden STAR LEAP, Suikoden: The Anime, Suikoden: Gate Rune War – The Stage, and Suikoden I & II Exhibition – Suikoden I & II: Museum of Fantasy.
  • 13:50 to 14:30 – Magical Girl Witch Trials: Tokyo Game Show Execution Grounds – A presentation of the game’s story and features, followed by a live talk show with the cast.
  • 15:00 to 15:20 – New Live Idol Service Connecting Through VR: A Special iLiFE! Performance Commemorating the New Service Announcement – A special iLiFE! performance commemorating the new service announcement.
  • 16:00 to 16:45 – Falcom jdk BAND Special Live Stage 2025 – To celebrate the release of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a full remake of the story-driven RPG that began the Trails saga, we’re hosting a special live stage performance by the Falcom jdk BAND! This memorial concert will feature some of the most beloved tracks from the Trails series, delivered live to everyone at the venue!

September 28

  • 10:20 to 11:10 – D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune Special Stage – The beloved school romance story D.C. ~Da Capo~ returns in a full remake after 23 years! We’ll be showcasing the charm of D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune, scheduled for release on October 30, 2025. Featuring Chiharu (voice of Sakura Yoshino), Miku Ito (voice of Miharu Amakase), and Kaori Ishihara (voice of Yoriko Sagisawa).
  • 11:30 to 12:00 – Official Game Teaser Release! Project Zircon Special Stage – A special stage from the fantasy world co-creation project Project Zircon. Two years since its launch at Tokyo Game Show 2023, we will be reviewing the project progress so far and announcing future developments. Furthermore, there will be a first look of the projects game concept—a “fantasy ensemble drama” featuring over 1,000 characters—which was co-created during discussions with our community. Project Zircon‘s original mystery solving kit “Challenge to the Four Great Nations” will be distributed to those following the official Project Zircon X account.
  • 12:30 to 13:30 – Silent Hill f Special Stage – Following the release of Silent Hill f on September 25, we will present a talk session featuring the development team, along with a live gameplay commentary by 2BRO.’s Otoja and Otsuichi. Featuring speakers Motoki Okamoto (producer of the Silent Hill series), Akira Yamaoka (composer), Ryukishi07 (scriptwriter), and Kei Yamaguchi (MC), with live gameplay commentary by Otojya (2BRO.) and Otsuichi (2BRO.). Please note: Otoja and Otsuichi will not be appearing on stage in person.
  • 14:00 to 15:00 – WBSC eBASEBALL: Power Pros WBSC eBaseball Series Women’s Qualifier – The WBSC (World Baseball Softball Confederation) presents the international esports tournament WBSC eBASEBALL Series 2025. This year, Tokyo Game Show 2025 will host a special event to determine the winner of the Women’s Qualifier! Top female players who have advanced through online qualifiers will face off live on the Tokyo Game Show stage. The winner will earn a spot in the World Finals, held at North Carolina State University in the United States, where they will compete for the world championship title. Don’t miss the moment when the top female talents takes flight on the global stage—join us at the venue or tune in via livestream!
  • 15:30 to 16:15 – Falcom jdk BAND Special Live Stage 2025 – To celebrate the release of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a full remake of the story-driven RPG that began the Trails saga, we’re hosting a special live stage performance by the Falcom jdk BAND! This memorial concert will feature some of the most beloved tracks from the Trails series, delivered live to everyone at the venue!

Kingdom Season 6 Anime Reveals New Cast Members and Character Visual

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Kingdom Season 6 trailer

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Yasuhira Hara’s Kingdom manga revealed new cast members for Kingdom Season 6, which premieres on October 4 on NHK General. In addition, it was confirmed that Kingdom Season 6 will stream on Lemino, Netflix, and Prime Video’s Anime Times channel on October 5, followed by other services on October 10.

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The new Kingdom Season 6 cast members include:

  • Taito Ban as Shun Sui Ju
  • Hideaki Tezuka as Ba Nan Ji
  • Hiroki Tōchi as Chou Ga Ryū
  • Kyōsuke Mano as Gyou’un
  • Kento Fujinuma as Danto

The previously announced cast includes:

  • Shō Komura as Sojin
  • Daichi Hayashi as Sotan
  • Yuu Hayashi as Kanto
  • Kōji Takeda as Ako
  • Dai Matsumoto as Mako
  • Shinnosuke Tachibana as Akakin
  • Yoshino Nanjō as Kitari
  • Masaaki Mizunaka as Katari

Kenichi Imaizumi directs the anime at Pierrot and Studio Signpost. Noboru Takagi handles series composition, Hisashi Abe is the character designer, and Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto are the composers.

Other staff members include:

  • Art Director: Junichi Higashi
  • Color Designer: Miyuki Abe
  • Director of Photography: Hiroki Takano
  • Editor: Keisuke Yanagi
  • Sound Director: Kazuzo Hamano

Yasuhisa Hara’s Kingdom manga launched in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump in 2006. The first volume of the Kingdom manga will be available physically and digitally in English starting on November 11.

All five seasons of Kingdom is available now on Crunchyroll. Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime:

Xin and Piao are war-orphans in the kingdom of Qin. They dream of proving themselves on the battlefield until the day Piao is captured by a minister. The boy manages to escape and return to his village, but he is badly injured. Xin then meets a mysterious youth who bears an eerie resemblance to Piao—a boy who will one day become emperor!

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga Launches October 10

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Ys vs Trails in the Sky Alternative Saga release date

Publisher refint/games announced Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga will launch on October 10 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store in the west. Before being delayed, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga was originally planned to release in summer 2025.

What’s more, refint/games announced a physical edition of Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by Limited Run Games will be released after the digital launch on October 10. More details about the physical Limited Edition will be announced at a later date.

As previously announced Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga will feature 4K support on applicable platforms, 60 FPS support, couch and online multiplayer, English and Japanese voice-overs. and much more. The game is based on the Geofront translation, and fans can expect rollback netcode.

The English voice cast includes: 

Dusk Beyond the End of the World Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song

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Douglas
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Dusk Beyond the End of the World

The official website for P.A Works. upcoming original anime Dusk Beyond the End of the World released a new promotional video. The video previews the ending theme song “Two Of Us,” which will be performed by Hana Hope.

Check out the video below:

The cast and staff of the Dusk Beyond the End of the World anime include:

  • Shūichirō Umeda as Akira Himegami
  • Yui Ishikawa as Yugure
  • Ai Kayano as Towasa Ōmaki
  • Miyu Tomita as Amoru
  • Miyuki Sawashiro as Yoiyami
  • Tomori Kusunoki as Hakubo
  • Toshiyuki Morikawa as Oboro
  • Yōhei Azakami as Yokurata

Naokatsu Tsuda is directing the anime at P.A. Works and is also handling the series scripts. Popular Mangaka Midori Tayama is handling the character design, and Yoshiko Saitō is adapting the designs for animation. Masahiro Tokuda is composing the music. “Project FT” has been credited for the original work. Uru will perform the opening theme song, “Platform.”

The anime will release on September 25 with episode 0, the prologue. Meanwhile, the first episode will release on October 2. HIDIVE will exclusively stream the anime,

HIDIVE will stream the anime and describes it as follows:

The world is on the verge of changing from an old-fashioned society to a new world, due to issues such as gender, race, and compliance, along with technological innovations such as an evolving AI. Even in this world where black and white is now gray, we believe that “love” will always exist, but in myriad forms and not just between people. This includes love between human and robot and its unique expression. The beauty of these emotions will be shown sometimes beautifully, sometimes brutally, and sometimes comically. How long can this love last? When a robot outlives its human partner, can their love hope to endure?

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