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Hatsune Miku: Starry Party is a new video game starring the virtual singer and her friends coming to Switch 2 and PCGood Smile Company announced Hatsune Miku: Starry Party, a new party action game featuring chibi characters, for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. The game is targeted for an early 2027 release and will support up to six players in music-based activities. Hatsune Miku is a virtual singer originating from music software developed by Crypton Future Media.
Hatsune Miku Starry Party announced for Nintendo Switch 2Good Smile Company has announced Hatsune Miku Starry Party, a party action game currently in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, with an expected launch in 2027. The game will support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Hatsune Miku is a popular virtual singer character originating from music software developed by Crypton Future Media.
Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files Gets Third Trailer and New Special Edition Pre-OrdersGood Smile Company has released the third trailer for the upcoming 3D action game Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files, launching in Summer 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC. The trailer showcases the game's three main modes, voiced story scenes, and footage of Special Vehicles Section 2 Division 2. Pre-orders for a limited Special Edition, including a model kit and soundtrack, have reopened due to demand.- The English-Language World to Launch on July 1 (JST), with Long-Awaited Steam Version Confirmed for Near-Future Release!Good Smile Company announced that the English-language version of Jigokuraku: BATTLE IN HELL'S PARADISE will launch on July 1, 2026 (JST), with a Steam version to follow. The game, a Survival RPG developed with supervision from the anime and manga teams, will feature original stories, fully voiced characters, and new content. Celebratory in-game campaigns and events are planned to coincide with the launch.
- Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files Debuts Third Trailer and Opens Second Pre-Orders for Special Edition!Good Smile Company has released the third trailer for the 3D action game Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files, set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC in Summer 2026. A second pre-order wave for the limited Special Edition, which includes a plastic model kit, has also opened. The game will be showcased at Anime Expo 2026.
- NEKOPARA Sekai Connect New "Comm Mode" Now Available!Good Smile Company and NEKO WORKS have released a new 'Comm Mode' feature for their mobile game NEKOPARA Sekai Connect, allowing players to interact with characters. The update also introduces a new catgirl named Tsubaki, a limited-time event called 'The 2nd Nyan Parade ~Festival of the Beasts~', and announces that a Steam version will be released in Fall 2026. The game will also be exhibited at Anime Expo 2026.
Hideo Kojima is now a Nendoroid action figure, and I feel like he's judging me with that steely stareThe Good Smile Company has released a Hideo Kojima Nendoroid action figure, capturing the game designer's likeness with interchangeable faces and accessories. The collectible figure, priced at $38.99, is available for pre-order and is expected to ship next year. The article also touches on the appeal of Nendoroids and other collectibles.
New Hololive Vtuber Nendoroid Is Hakos BaelzGood Smile Company and Cover announced a new Nendoroid figure for Hololive English VTuber Hakos Baelz. The figure will be released in Japan in January 2027 and North America in Q2 2027, costing $52.99. It will include her default outfit, multiple face plates, her mascot Mr. Squeaks, and a wedge of cheese.
New Honkai: Star Rail Nendoroids Are Anaxa and PhainonGood Smile Company has announced new Nendoroid figures for Honkai: Star Rail characters Anaxa and Phainon. Anaxa, a standard Nendoroid, will launch in late 2026/early 2027, while Phainon, a Nendoroid Doll variant, will be released in early 2027. Pre-orders for both figures close on July 29, 2026. Honkai: Star Rail is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices.
Build Evangelion EVA Unit 01 and 02 With Nanoblock Kits This FallKawada and Khara are releasing new Nanoblock model kits for Evangelion EVA Unit-01 and Unit-02 in Japan on July 18, 2026, with a US release on September 25, 2026. These kits, based on the Rebuild movies, feature approximately 280-290 pieces and allow for posing after assembly. Good Smile Company also announced swimsuit-clad figures of Asuka Shikinami Langley and Rei Ayanami for 2027.
Sorry gaming budget, but the Persona 4 Revival Collector's statue is calling my nameThe author discusses the appeal of the $249.99 Persona 4 Revival Collector's Edition, which includes a 9.8-inch statue of the protagonist and his persona. Despite a personal rule against most collector's editions due to variable quality, the author finds this particular statue compelling, citing positive experiences with other SEGA-produced figures and the quality of Good Smile Company's Pop-up Parade line.
Street Fighter Beach Queens Swimsuit Figures of Chun-Li and Cammy ComingCapcom and Good Smile Company have revealed early development concept art for new L-size Pop Up Parade figures featuring Chun-Li and Cammy from Street Fighter 6 in their Outfit 4 swimsuit costumes. These figures, expected to be around nine to ten inches tall, are based on in-game designs and will be released as part of the 2026 Good Smile Fest. Street Fighter 6 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Version, Felyne Nendoroid, and Hunter Figma Figure TeasedCapcom has confirmed a Nintendo Switch version of Monster Hunter Wilds is in development, alongside its previously announced PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC releases. Good Smile Company also revealed unpainted prototypes for a Felyne Nendoroid and a Hunter figma figure, with no release dates announced for either the game port or the merchandise yet.
New Junji Ito Figure Is Gyaru Tomie With Hello KittyGood Smile Company, in collaboration with Junji Ito and Sanrio, has revealed a new figure based on the Gyaru Tomie with Hello Kitty design. A painted prototype was shown at Good Smile Fest 2026, featuring Tomie adorned with Hello Kitty accessories. While a release date is not yet set, pre-orders are expected soon as the figure is in the painted prototype phase.
Hideo Kojima Being Turned Into a Nendoroid FigureGood Smile Company announced that Hideo Kojima will be turned into a Nendoroid figure, with a painted prototype revealed at Good Smile Fest 2026. The figure will feature Kojima wearing a t-shirt with the Kojima Productions Ludens mascot. Additionally, a figma of Sam Porter Bridges from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is in development.
Next Love and Deepspace Nendoroid Is a Rafayel FigureGood Smile Company and Infold are releasing a Nendoroid figure of the character Rafayel from the otome game Love and Deepspace. The figure will cost ￥7,200/$42.99, with a Japanese release in November 2026 and a worldwide release in Q2 2027. Rafayel comes with three face plates, a dagger, his mascot animal, and an artist palette.- English Worlds and Steam Version Launching July 1!Good Smile Company announced that Jigokuraku: BATTLE IN HELL'S PARADISE will launch its English Worlds and Steam version on July 1, 2026, with cross-platform data linking. The game will also feature new original characters designed by the Hell's Paradise anime staff, with some arriving in 2027. The title is a free-to-play Survival RPG developed with supervision from the anime and manga teams.
New Evangelion Beach Queens Asuka and Rei Swimsuit Figures Are Almost 9” TallGood Smile Company and Khara are releasing new Pop Up Parade L-size figures of Asuka Shikinami Langley and Rei Ayanami from Rebuild of Evangelion. These swimsuit figures will be approximately nine inches tall and are scheduled to launch in Japan in January 2027, with a worldwide release in Q2 2027 for $57.99 each.
Danganronpa Series Nendoroid Survey Results SharedGood Smile Company has shared the results of its Danganronpa Series Nendoroid survey, revealing the top three most requested characters for future collectible figures. Celestia Ludenberg from Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc was the most popular choice and is confirmed to be in development. Ibuki Mioda and Kaede Akamatsu also ranked highly among the 104,242 votes cast.
Blue-Eyes White Dragon Yu-Gi-Oh Nendoroid Will Join KaibaGood Smile Company has revealed a Nendoroid figure of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon monster from Yu-Gi-Oh! The figure was shown as concept art during Good Smile Fest 2026. A release window has not yet been announced, but it is expected to follow the previously released Seto Kaiba Nendoroid.