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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Preview – The Ultimate Dragon Ball Power Fantasy Returns
A hands-on preview of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 reveals a new future timeline setting where original characters and a new organization called XXX maintain peace. Players create custom characters, choosing between Earthling or Saiyan races, and engage in fast-paced 3D combat with powerful Ki attacks and a new Soul Switch ability. The preview highlights the game's smooth combat, environmental interaction, and the return of iconic characters like Future Trunks and Vegeta.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 peels back its mystery cast in new look, and we're convinced this is Night…
A new look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, revealed at the Annecy Animation Festival, features a blonde protagonist holding a camcorder, strongly suggesting they will replace David as the lead. Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red are producing the new season, which will feature a different crew and a standalone story set in Night City. The series' franchise creative director, Bartosz Sztybor, confirmed he is writing, producing, and showrunning the new season.
Higurashi When They Cry new TV anime announced
Kadokawa Corporation has announced a new television anime adaptation of the murder mystery visual novel Higurashi When They Cry. This announcement celebrates the 20th anniversary of the original anime series. Studio Deen is handling animation production, with voice actors for the main cast also revealed.
Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that My Hero Academia: All's Justice will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. This 3D battle action game, based on the anime's "Final War" arc, was previously released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Switch 2 version will include exclusive features like online battles via GameShare and a new minigame mode with a Pac-Man collaboration.
Evening Reading - June 18, 2026
Shacknews' Evening Reading for June 18, 2026, highlights that Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders will begin on June 25th with the cover art revealed. The article also touches on reviews for The Adventures of Elliot and UFC 6, new Pokémon content, Apple's price increases, Epic Games' use of AI in Unreal Engine, and various other internet curiosities including custom game art and mods.
SEGA announces Anime Expo 2026 activities — MP3s & NPCs
SEGA has announced its activities for Anime Expo 2024, featuring booths and events for titles like Persona 4 Revival, Persona 5: The Phantom X, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Attendees can participate in photo opportunities with Sonic the Hedgehog, enjoy live music and DJ sets, and meet character designers and developers. Exclusive merchandise will also be available at SEGA's booth and a pop-up shop.
CELEBRATE VICTORY ON THE PITCH WITH CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS DIGITAL PREORDERS ON NINTENDO SWITCH
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced that digital pre-orders for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters are now available for Nintendo Switch. The Super Action Soccer game, featuring over 110 playable characters and 22 national teams, is set for release on August 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game builds upon the anime and manga series with enhanced gameplay and new special techniques.
MY HERO ACADEMIA: ALL'S JUSTICE SMASHES ONTO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 THIS SEPTEMBER
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that My Hero Academia: All's Justice, a 3D arena fighter based on the anime, will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. The game will also be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Switch 2 version includes exclusive features like "GameShare" and a "Minigame" mode, which notably features a collaboration with PAC-MAN.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced My Hero Academia: All's Justice for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on September 4, 2026. This 3D arena fighter will feature 3v3 battles based on the "Final War" arc of the anime, with a large roster of characters and various game modes including an original scenario-based "Team-Up Mission."
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice coming to Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan, September 4 worldwide
Bandai Namco and Byking announced that My Hero Academia: All's Justice will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan and September 4 worldwide. The game, which previously released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, will also receive free "Mini Game (All 10 Types)" content for all versions. The title is a 3v3 fighting game set during the final arc of the My Hero Academia manga.
Crunchyroll Announces Summer 2026 Lineup
Crunchyroll has announced its upcoming Summer 2026 anime lineup. The revealed slate includes a mix of new premieres, returning series, original video animations (OVAs), and special episodes.
Waifu Wednesday: Ran Mouri from Detective Conan
This Waifu Wednesday column focuses on Ran Mouri from the Detective Conan franchise, highlighting her role as the secondary protagonist and girlfriend of Shinichi Kudo. The article touches on her karate skills, her relationship dynamics, and the enduring popularity of the manga and anime series, which is also known as Case Closed in the West.
Ghost in the Shell Anime Heading to Amazon Prime
The new Ghost in the Shell anime series will be exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video in 240 territories starting July 7, 2026. A new trailer showcases protagonist Major Motoko Kusanagi and her team, featuring the ending theme "Blue" by Millennium Parade with Daniel Caesar and Saya Gray. The manga is published worldwide by Kodansha.
Crunchyroll Summer 2026 Anime Schedule Shared
Crunchyroll has announced its anime lineup for Summer 2026, featuring new adaptations like Black Torch and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, alongside returning series such as Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 3 and Re:Zero season 4 part 2. The schedule begins on June 24, 2026, with Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It), and includes several titles with confirmed English dubs.
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Preview
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X is a remastered cult-classic 2D horizontal shooter inspired by 1970s Super Robot anime. The game, originally released in 1999, features a unique presentation with anime episodes, opening themes, and commercial breaks, following three pilots defending Earth. The remaster includes restored animation, modern quality-of-life features, and is set to launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 on July 16th.
My Hero Academia Anime 10th Anniversary Plus Ultra Movie Shared
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime, Toho Animation and Bones released a "Plus Ultra Movie" on YouTube. The video highlights Izuku Midoriya's journey from a child idolizing All Might to becoming a hero, featuring key moments with other characters and set to the iconic theme song "You Say Run." The article also mentions the manga's conclusion and the anime's eight seasons, as well as spin-off series and the latest game, My Hero Academia: All's Justice.
Genshin Impact Anime Short Stars the Marionette Sandrone
HoYoVerse has released a new Genshin Impact anime short titled "The Final Gift," focusing on the Fatui Harbinger Sandrone and offering insights into her background and relationships. The short also features other characters like Columbina and Alain Guillotin, and hints at Sandrone's upcoming playable debut in Version Luna VIII.
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Stone Comes to Fortnite With Crunchyroll Anime Island
Fortnite is introducing a limited-time Crunchyroll Anime Island experience featuring the anime series Dr. Stone. This collaboration allows players to engage with the Dr. Stone IP within the popular battle royale game.
Upcoming PS5 Remaster of PS1 Game Free to Try on PS Store
A free demo for the upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 remaster of the 1999 PlayStation 1 cult classic, 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, is now available on the PlayStation Store. Developed by Implicit Conversions and Bliss Brain Corporation, the demo allows players to experience up to Stage 4 of the scrolling shooter, featuring original Japanese voiceovers and localized subtitles.
Ghost in the Shell anime reveals ending theme in latest trailer
A new trailer for the upcoming Ghost in the Shell anime reveals the ending theme "Blue" by MILLENNIUM PARADE, featuring Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar. The series, produced by Science SARU and based on Masamune Shirow's manga, aims to capture the original tone. It is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 7th.
