PROTOTYPE have released the opening movie of Innocent Grey's psycho-mystery visual novel remake CARTAGRA: The Sickness of Possessory and Crazy. The opening movie features the theme song of CARTAGRA: The Sickness of Possessory and Crazy, "Koigoku (Love Prison)" by Haruka Shimotsuki. CARTAGRA: The Sickness of Possessory and Crazy is coming to Nintendo Switch on February 5, 2026 with English, Japanese, and Chinese language options.

Arc System Works and Cygames have revealed the patch notes for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising update 2.40, which launches after maintenance concludes on December 2. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising update 2.40 will introduce new Smart and Super Ultimate control schemes, an input buffer window adjustment, and new Grand Bruise! point rewards. What's more, Ilsa will be making her playable debut in…

Kodansha Game Lab has revealed three new games and the release window for the previously announced Children's Garden. All four games will launch in Spring 2026 on PC via Steam, with one of which releasing also on Nintendo Switch. The following games have been revealed, alongside the first trailers: Children's Garden Seek eternal rest by stacking stones in a bizarre point & click horror puzzle game developed by Wellness Mechanism.

Bandai Namco has revealed multiple player statistics for Elden Ring Nightreign before "The Forsaken Hollows" expansion releases. The statistics reveals information on the most popular cosmetics, how many players were resurrected, and more. The statistics reveal that people have rescued 1.2 billion of their fellow players after the forces of the Night downed them in combat. Moreover, according to the…

HoYoverse has announced the Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.8 "Memories are the Prelude to Dreams" Special Program livestream is set for December 5 at 19:30 (UTC+8) / 6:30 a.m. EST. The Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.8 Special Program will be streamed on the game's official YouTube channel and official Twitch channel. The upcoming livestream will feature new character introductions for The Dahlia, along with details on new events for…

SEGA has announced a collaboration with MyArcade, and released new retro devices based on Sonic the Hedgehog. Two devices are available to purchase via select local and online retailers. The first device, titled the Sonic the Hedgehog Mighty Player, costs $119.99. It includes Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic Spinball, and Sonic 3D Blast…

The staff for the Golden Kamuy anime has announced that the final arc will officially premiere on January 5. Additionally, the opening theme for the arc has been revealed via a new trailer. Awich x ALI will perform the theme song, titled “Kogane no Kanata” (Beyond the Gold). The song returns from the recent prequel films, titled Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Factory Arc…

COVER Corporation has announced a collaboration between the Monogatari anime series and the hololive Secret Society holoX group, which includes VTubers La+ Darknesss, Takane Lui, Hakui Koyori, Kazama Iroha, and Sakamata Chloe. More details about the hololive holoX and Monogatari are coming soon, so stay tuned. The Monogatari Off & Monster Season anime series premiered on July 6, 2024 on the ABEMA streaming service in Japan.

The staff of the One Piece anime series confirmed that Urara Takano is voicing Joy Boy, starting in episode 1,152. Urara Takano originally voiced Monkey D. Luffy in the One Piece: Defeat The Pirate Ganzak! Jump Super Anime Tour 1998 special, which is prior to Mayumi Tanaka's debut as Luffy in 1999. The One Piece Elbaph arc anime premieres in April 2026 with a new two-cour structure featuring a maximum of 26 episodes.

The staff of the TV anime adaptation of Taiyo Kuzumi's Umamusume: Cinderella Gray manga series revealed a new "Climax" key visual for the anime's second cour. The new key visual depicts Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross as their final showdown approaches in Umamusume: Cinderella Gray episode 21, which premieres on December 7. The Umamusume: Cinderella Gray anime series is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and the…

Paramount has announced a new "Sonic Universe Event Film," which will release in theaters on December 22, 2028. The film will release a year after Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which premieres on March 19, 2027. While little details about the film are known, the close proximity to the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 4, the fact that it's described as an "event" film, plus the already confirmed role of Metal Sonic as an antagonist in the next entry in the franchise, could imply an adaptation of…

AnimeFesta has revealed a new trailer for the anime adaptation of Hirafumi and Yagi Shinba's Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy manga series, confirming that Yuka Akashi and Yui Otokura perform the opening theme song "Koi wa Prism (Love is a Prism)." The new trailer previews the TV broadcast version of Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy, which premieres on January 4, 2026 on BS11 and Tokyo MX.

The 23rd and final volume of Fuse and Mitz Vah's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime light novel series confirmed that a new side story series. The first part of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime side story series will begin in 2026. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea…

Crunchyroll has announced that tickets for the one-day-only Crunchyroll Anime Nights SNEAK PEEK theatrical event are now on sale at Fandango. Crunchyroll Anime Nights SNEAK PEEK will come to select theaters in the U.S. and Canada on December 15 at 7:00 p.m. local time with never-before-seen episodes of upcoming anime series before their Crunchyroll debut this January. Episodes will be in original Japanese with English subtitles.

Bandai Namco and Tamsoft have announced that Bleach Rebirth of Souls DLC character Yhwach launches on December 3 via early access for Season Pass owners and December 10 for the general public. A new update for Bleach Rebirth of Souls is expected to be released alongside Yhwach. Bleach Rebirth of Souls is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via…

Edia has announced Zan Collection, a collection of three simulation games originally developed and released by Telenet Japan subsidiary Wolf Team. Zan Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 12, 2026, in Japan for 7,480 yen (tax included). The collection includes the following games: Zan II: Spirits (May 29, 1992; Super Famicom) Zan III: Spirits (March 11, 1994, Super Famicom)

The Marvel universe has always been rich with storytelling. Over the years, the comic company has created some of the most beloved characters in history, like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Captain America. However, I've personally found myself disillusioned by Marvel's recent work, whether it's in the recent entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or some of the latest comic books from Marvel Comics.

Konami has announced a Suikoden Live Broadcast is set for December 16 at 1:00 a.m. PST / 4:00 a.m. EST, and fans can watch the stream on YouTube. The December 16 Suikoden Live Broadcast will run for roughly three hours, featuring the Suikoden 30th Anniversary Memorial Talk in Genso Museum and the Suikoden 30th Anniversary Orchestra Concert. However, it's worth noting there will be no new game announcements or updates during the broadcast.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Shiren the Wanderer, Spike Chunsoft released a new illustration by character designer Kaoru Hasegawa. Fans can look forward to more announcements and products celebrating the Shiren the Wanderer 30th anniversary, including the Android and iOS versions of Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Plus in Japan. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Plus…

The staff of the Fire Force Season 3 anime has revealed the theme songs, new cast members, and the latest promotional video for the anime's second cour, which premieres on January 9, 2026, at 25:23 JST (effectively January 10 at 1:23 a.m. JST). Takanori Nishikawa performs the opening theme song "Ignis," Survive Said the Prophet performs the ending theme song "Speak of the Devil," and Hōchū Ōtsuka voices Hibachi Shinmon in the second and final cour of…

The official website for The Beginning After the End Season 2 confirmed that 22/7 will perform the ending theme song. A preview of the ending theme song is expected to be revealed in an upcoming trailer for The Beginning After the End Season 2, so stay tuned. The Beginning After the End Season 2 premieres in April 2026 on the +Ultra programming block on Fuji TV, Kansai TV, and AT-X.

The staff of Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment's SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes original anime released a new promotional video featuring lyrics for the insert song "Romanticist." In addition, Megumi Han and Maaya Uchida are joining the cast of SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes as Krios and Lukos, respectively. Crunchyroll is streaming the SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

NetEase Games and Everstone Studio's free-to-play open-world adventure RPG Where Winds Meet is coming to Android and iOS worldwide on December 12. The Android and iOS versions of Where Winds Meet feature cross-saves and cross-play with the PC and PlayStation 5 versions. Lastly, Where Winds Meet is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store worldwide.

The staff of the new Doraemon 2026 film, titled Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil, revealed that rock band sumika will perform the theme song "Honto." A new trailer for the Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil film also previews the theme song. Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil…