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Kadokawa business and news from across the web.- Aria the Scarlet Ammo 15th Anniversary Short Anime AnnouncedKadokawa has announced a new short anime to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the light novel series Aria the Scarlet Ammo. Both the main series and its spinoff, Aria the Scarlet Ammo Double A, are available for a limited time on the streaming service ABEMA. An in-person anniversary event featuring merchandise and exhibits is also planned.
New Date A Live Anime Teases Tohka as a BrideKadokawa has announced a new anime season for Date A Live, titled Date A Live: Last Date, which is teased to be the final installment of the series. A new key visual features Tohka Yatogami in a wedding dress, and the synopsis hints at the conclusion of Shido and Tohka's story. The official website and a teaser trailer have been released, but a launch window has not yet been provided.
Looks Like 'Elden Ring' Will Be A Pricey Game-Key Card Release On Switch 2Pre-orders for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 have appeared on Amazon for $79.99, indicating a high price point for the game, which includes the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This price matches other platforms, and the release is expected in 2026.
The Detective Is Already Dead game announced for SwitchTAITO has announced that The Detective Is Already Dead, based on Kadokawa Corporation's light novel series, is being developed for the Nintendo Switch. Details regarding the release date and genre have not yet been revealed. The announcement follows the success of the anime adaptation, with a second season set to premiere in October.- Steins;Gate Anime 15th Anniversary Project Announced With New Artwork and ExhibitionMAGES and Kadokawa have launched a 15th-anniversary project for the Steins;Gate anime, featuring new artwork and an upcoming exhibition in July 2026. The project also announced Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a new version with updated visuals and an ending, scheduled for release in 2026 on Steam with English localization by Spike Chunsoft.
FromSoftware owner Kadokawa sees Sony passed as its biggest investor, but the high house of Elden Ring says its "policies are not influenced" by any one shareholder anywayKadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, has acknowledged that Oasis Management has become its largest shareholder, surpassing Sony. Kadokawa stated that its policies are not influenced by any single shareholder and declined to comment on discussions with individual investors.
Sentenced to Be a Hero: Official Announcement for Game of the Goddess - GameHauntKadokawa Corporation and Vic Game Studios have officially announced Sentenced to Be a Hero: Game of the Goddess, a dark fantasy title set to release in 2026, coinciding with its anime adaptation. The game will feature convicted criminals fighting against the Demon King's army, with hints pointing towards a multiplatform release including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, and a strong emphasis on global availability.- Sentenced to Be a Hero: Game of the GODDESS announcedKadokawa Corporation and LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS have announced the new game Sentenced to Be a Hero: Game of the GODDESS. Further details about the game's platforms and release date are expected soon.
- Toaru Anbu no Item Manga Returns After a Nearly Year HiatusThe manga adaptation of the A Certain Magical Index spinoff, Toaru Anbu no Item, has returned in the May 2026 issue of Dengeki Daioh after a nearly year-long hiatus. The series, which explores the early days of the Item group, will also receive an anime adaptation in Fall 2026, with its first trailer now available.
Silent Hill f Manga Will Run in Young Ace UpKonami announced that a manga adaptation of Silent Hill f will be serialized in Kadokawa's Young Ace Up. The manga will feature writing from Ryukishi07, who is creating a new ending for the story, and art by Gokin Ame. The game Silent Hill f is currently on sale for PC.
Investor Who Urged Nintendo To Monetise Mario's Jumps Acquires Shares In KadokawaOasis Management Company has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa, a Japanese media company that owns stakes in game developers like FromSoftware. The investment firm previously urged Nintendo to explore microtransactions for its games, suggesting potential changes for Kadokawa's subsidiaries.
Move Over Sony? Activist Investor Who Urged Nintendo to Charge 99 Cents Just to Get Mario to Jump Higher Acquires Significant Stake in Parent Company of Elden Ring Dev FromSoftware - IGNActivist investor Oasis Management Company has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, which developed Elden Ring. Oasis has a history of influencing companies, including past suggestions to Nintendo regarding mobile game development. Sony also holds a significant stake and strategic partnership with Kadokawa.- Kadokawa Announces Hideki Kamiya Career Book Releasing April 2, 2026 in JapanKadokawa has announced a new 176-page book titled "The World of Hideki Kamiya: The Complete Work of Game Design That Creates ‘Pleasure,’" set to release in Japan on April 2, 2026. The book will explore game director Hideki Kamiya's career, including his work on Resident Evil 2, Devil May Cry, Ōkami, and Bayonetta, and his recent transition to founding his new studio, CLOVERS.
- Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Film Reveals New TrailerA new trailer has been released for Sekiro: No Defeat, an upcoming theatrical anime adaptation of FromSoftware's action game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The film, produced by ARCH and animated by Qzil.la, will feature fully 2D hand-drawn animation and is set to release in Japanese theaters later this year. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is known for its challenging gameplay emphasizing parrying and has sold over ten million units worldwide.
Sekiro: No Defeat anime premieres in 2026An anime adaptation of FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, is set to premiere in 2026. The series will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide, with a theatrical release in Japan. The original voice cast from the game will reprise their roles.- Roguelike horror game Shinonome Abyss: The Maiden Exorcist coming to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]Kadokawa, ABC Animation, and Wodan have announced that the roguelike horror game Shinonome Abyss: The Maiden Exorcist is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024. Players control a shrine maiden named Yono who must survive haunted houses filled with Mononoke.
Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Exhibition StartsSpike Chunsoft and Kadokawa have launched the Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Exhibition in Japan, featuring artwork and exhibits from the series. A remake of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, titled Danganronpa 2x2, is also in development for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, set for release in 2026.