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The Hundred Line Manga and Stage Play AnnouncedToo Kyo Games has announced a stage play and manga adaptation for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy to celebrate its one-year anniversary. The stage play is scheduled for August 2026, with the manga adaptation set to launch on Manga Up in Winter 2026. A lyric video for the ending theme "Sedum" by Sincere has also been released.- The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy x GiGO Collaboration AnnouncedTooKyo Games and Aniplex have announced a collaboration between The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy and the Japanese arcade chain GiGO. The event will feature limited-time prizes and pop-up stores, with new artwork released depicting the cast as gamers. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
- Aniplex tri-Ace and Lasengle Announce OCTOPinbs for May 11, 2026 ReleaseAniplex, tri-Ace, and Lasengle have announced that their firefighting-themed social deduction game OCTOPinbs will launch for PC via Steam on May 11, 2026, priced at $9.99. The game supports three to ten players, tasking them with putting out fires while identifying hidden impostors known as Squid Artists.
Free BALL x PIT The Shadow Update LiveA free update titled 'The Shadow Update' is now available for the roguelite game BALL x PIT across all platforms. This update introduces new characters, balls, passive abilities, and a new building. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for other games like Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.- Dark Fantasy Dungeon Crawler HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon Launching in Q3 2026HellSlave II: Judgement of the Archon, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with tactical combat and hand-drawn art, is set to launch for PC in Q3 2026. Developed by Ars Goetia and Dear Villagers, the game will feature six classes, a top-down overworld, and a return to its turn-based combat system. Solo developer Baptiste Miny stated the game aims to exceed player expectations.
HYKE: Northern Light(s) Gets Free Content Update on April 30thAniplex Inc. and Akatsuki Games Inc. announced that the 2D top-down action pixel RPG HYKE: Northern Light(s) will receive a free content update titled "A Witch’s chill time" on April 30th. The update will be available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with an Apple Arcade update to follow. It introduces a new story, encounters, and gameplay elements set in a hot spring location.
Firefighting Social Deduction Game “OCTOPinbs” Douses Emergencies on PC May 11The firefighting social deduction game OCTOPinbs will launch on PC via Steam on May 11, 2026. Developed by tri-Ace, Lasengle, and Aniplex, the game features team-based firefighting with hidden Squid Artists aiming to sabotage efforts. Renowned voice actor Shigeru Chiba narrates the release date announcement trailer.- INDIE Live Expo Showcased 200+ Titles, Returning for Winter Showcase Q4 2026INDIE Live Expo's latest digital event showcased over 200 indie titles, including world premieres and new trailers. The next showcase is scheduled for Q4 2026. A Steam sale featuring many of the showcased games is also underway.
- Fate Grand Order Adds Strange Fake Servants in New Collab Event UpdateType-Moon and Lasengle have introduced new Fate/strange Fake collaboration content to the Japanese version of Fate/Grand Order. This update includes the addition of Francesca Prelati and François Prelati as a five-star Caster Servant, alongside new Ascension Arts for Hippolyta. The popular mobile gacha game is noted for its storyline despite criticism of its gacha mechanics.
- The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy Anniversary Reveals Stage Play, Manga, and BookAniplex and TooKyo Games have announced new details for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy as part of its first-anniversary celebration. These include a stage play adaptation titled Extreme Selection Theater HUNDRED LINE -Final Defense Academy-, a manga serialization set to begin in winter 2026, and an upcoming official setting materials book. The game is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
OCTOPinbs: Octopus Firefighters Face Off Against Squid Arsonists May 11OCTOPinbs, a social deduction game developed by tri-Ace and Aniplex, is set to launch on May 11 for PC with a price of $9.99. Players take on the roles of octopus firefighters battling blazes, but hidden among them is a squid arsonist aiming to sabotage their efforts. The game features a unique transformation mechanic where the arsonist gains new powers after being exposed, shifting the game from cooperative firefighting to a PvP survival scenario.
A Witch’s Chill Time update announced for Hyke: Northern LightsAkatsuki Games, Aniplex, and Blast Edge Games have announced a free content update titled "A Witch's Chill Time" for their game Hyke: Northern Lights. The update is scheduled to launch on June 30, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. This DLC continues the story after the main campaign, following Hyke and friends as they explore a mysterious hot spring realm to recover lost items.- HYKE: Northern Light(s) “A Witch’s chill time” Free Update Coming April 30Akatsuki Games and Aniplex announced that the free "A Witch's chill time" content update for HYKE: Northern Light(s) will be released on April 30 for Nintendo Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 5. This update introduces a new story, encounters, and gameplay elements set in a hot spring location after the main campaign.
- HYKE Northern Light(s) 'A Witch’s Chill Time' Update Launches April 30Aniplex and Akatsuki Games will release a free content update titled 'A Witch’s Chill Time' for their action RPG HYKE: Northern Light(s) on April 30, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The update adds new story content, encounters, and gameplay elements set after the main story, involving the characters exploring a new realm with a hot spring.
- HYKE: Northern Light(s) ‘A Witch’s Chill Time’ update announcedPublishers Akatsuki Games and Aniplex, along with developer Blast Edge Games, have announced the 'A Witch's Chill Time' update for their pixel art action game, HYKE: Northern Light. Further details about the update's content were not immediately available.
- Fate/strange Fake Ending Theme Music Video ReleasedType-Moon and Aniplex have released an official music video for the Fate/strange Fake anime adaptation, featuring the ending theme song "Unseen Ai." The video includes anime visuals and real-life shots of the band. The anime, produced by A-1 Pictures, is based on Ryohgo Narita's light novel series and follows a False Holy Grail War.
Demon Slayer Hinokami Chronicles 2: Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle) DLC Launches April 17 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesShinobu Kocho is the sixth DLC character to be released for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, launching on April 17. The game, an action arena fighter, was released on August 5, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This DLC character is part of a seven-character pack that includes previous releases like Kaigaku and Zenitsu Agatsuma.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's nine-month theatrical run has finally come to an end, and there's still no Crunchyroll streaming date in sightDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle has concluded its nine-month theatrical run, grossing $738.5 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing anime film of all time. Despite its box office success, a streaming release date on Crunchyroll has not yet been announced.- Fate Grand Order Witch on the Holy Night Event Adds Aoko, Alice, Soujyuro, and New StoryAniplex of America announced a collaboration event between Fate/Grand Order and Witch on the Holy Night, titled 'After Witch on the Holy Night / Murder at the Kumano Hot Springs.' The event runs from March 30 to April 19, 2026, and features new Servants Aozaki Aoko and Kuonji Alice, a free ★4 Servant Sizuki Soujyuro, and a time-gated main story written by Kinoko Nasu. The event is available on iOS and Android devices.
5 reasons why you need to pay attention to AnimeJapan 2026, including possible Steel Ball Run answersAnimeJapan 2026 is set to feature significant announcements and discussions regarding popular anime series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Potential reveals include details on Demon Slayer Infinity Castle 2, the next part of Steel Ball Run, and the future of Jujutsu Kaisen's Culling Game arc. Netflix will also showcase its 2026 lineup, including the supernatural series Dandelion.