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Starting May 27, 2026, KINGDOM Ran introduces two new warriors, SR/UR Tei and SR/UR Raiki, alongside the limited-time Formation of the Giant General and Military Advisor event.
New characters for the upcoming RPG Neptunia Unlimited have been unveiled, including the series-familiar Magiquone and Warechu alongside the all-new villain Sashu. The game is set for release on August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4.
The second major update for the open-world wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet, titled "Sunrise over the Palace," is now live on PC, PS5, and mobile, with renowned action director Yuen Woo-ping joining as global action consultant.
A cosplay photography event organized by Reiyers is set to take place at Gran Snow Okuibuki in Shiga Prefecture on May 30, 2026, offering participants the chance to shoot in stunning natural settings including mountains, rivers, rocky areas, and forests.
Eleven merchandise items for DJMAX RESPECT V are now available to order at the AMNIBUS online store, featuring trading glitter can badges, trading can badges, illustration cards, apparel, and a range of character goods.
To celebrate Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary, Baskin-Robbins Japan is running a limited-time collaboration campaign throughout June 2026, featuring exclusive new flavors, themed desserts, special merchandise, and an in-game collaboration with Dragon Quest X Online.
Square Enix is holding a digital download sale called "Square Enix Tokutoku! Carnival," headlined by the first-ever discount on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and a lineup of Dragon Quest 40th anniversary titles.
A new lineup of Genshin Impact goods featuring Alhaitham and Kaveh goes on sale at Animate stores nationwide and online from June 20, 2026, alongside a limited fair with purchase bonuses.
The second Genshin Impact x KFC collaboration runs from June 10 to June 30, 2026, with limited-design dinner boxes, in-game item codes, and a tapestry lottery available exclusively through KFC Net Order.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, Kai Corporation has launched two character-themed makeup puffs—the Dragon Quest Slime 3D Puff in three varieties and the Dragon Quest Foundation Puff featuring Haguremetal—now available at drugstores, home centers, and major retailers nationwide.
Lineage2M received the "REQUIEM: Sword Dance Commanding the Battlefield" update on May 27, 2026, featuring a Class Reboot for Dual Wield, the new weekly PvE content Mimir's Laboratory, and the game's first Mythic-grade class skin True Death Knight.
The mobile MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient Fate received an update on May 27, 2026, unlocking Celestial Chapter 3 alongside a new job-specific special gacha and multiple limited-time events running through early June.
A special live program featuring 14 popular gaming streamers competing in Lords Mobile is now running on Niconico Live, with a fan support campaign open through June 24, 2026.
The AI-powered battle analysis tool Pokémon Battle Scope returns to the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026, set for June 6–7 at Pacifico Yokohama, offering real-time battle insights to viewers of all experience levels.
Konami Digital Entertainment's mobile baseball game Pro Yakyuu Spirits A (Professional Baseball Spirits A) has kicked off its Exciting Player Selection campaign on May 28, featuring players from all 12 NPB teams, with S-Rank player giveaways and eSports tournaments also confirmed for the 2026 season.
TAITO ONLINE CRANE is offering three exclusive limited prizes featuring Soravv — a popular YouTube game streamer and singer — including a pair mascot set and a hooded blanket, available from May 29 at 6:00 PM.
A special eyewear collection marking the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, "Zoff|DRAGON QUEST," will be released on June 5, 2026, at Zoff stores nationwide and the Zoff official online store in Japan, with pre-orders already open online.
Season 3's second chapter, a new ★5 Vanguard fighter Adelheit, the Grand Rift front half, and Raid Battle Season 2 are all live in Chaos Zero Nightmare as of May 27.
The second entry in the popular Dragon Quest baby picture book series arrives on July 17, 2026, featuring beloved Slimes and a dazzling holographic Golden Slime designed to engage infants aged 0 to 2.
Langrisser Mobile has introduced two new SSR heroes, Reiga and Sanga, along with a limited-time summon event and the SP version of Yulia starting May 26.
Starting May 27, 2026, MapleStory's new "Oshi Hakken Project" event invites players to adventure through Maple World with new NPC "Ai," collecting fan art cards and customizing an ita-bag, while a simultaneous "Best Oshi General Election" lets fans vote for their favorite illustrations to become in-game items.
NEKOPARA Sekai Connect is set to appear at the Good Smile Fest 2026 GOOD SMILE GAME EXHIBITION at AkibaCO Gallery in Akihabara, running May 27 to June 14, 2026. Visitors can browse new merchandise, enjoy character displays, and qualify for a signing event with original creator Sayori by spending ¥3,000 or more.
RF ONLINE NEXT has received a major update adding the new heavy-firepower "Demolition" biosuit class, Chapter 11.5 story content, a challenge mode for the Memory Battlefield dungeon, and a lineup of in-game events.
The second season of the MJ Cup Dragon God Championship, held entirely within SEGA NET Mahjong MJ, begins in June 2026 with an updated selection format and more opportunities to face Saikouisen professionals online.
A casino-themed premium gacha event, "Casino Dream Royale," has launched in the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, running until August 19, 2026.
A collection of apparel and goods featuring original illustrations by John Kafka will be available exclusively on ZOZOTOWN starting May 29, 2026, with an order period running through June 12.
A new book co-authored by Yuji Horii and Kōzō Shiozaki, Yuji Horii's How Dragon Quest Is Made, is scheduled for release on July 17, 2026, offering an in-depth look at the game design philosophy behind the beloved RPG series.
NEMU RESORT in Ise-Shima National Park is kicking off the 6th installment of its immersive real mystery game, where guests solve cryptographic puzzles to uncover the hidden secret of a mysterious shrine and a vision of the resort 100 years in the future.
Cute "Pickles the Frog Various Smiles Mascot" prize game items featuring 6 different expressions are arriving at Mollyfantasy and PALO amusement facilities from May 29, 2026, while supplies last.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo runs May 29 through June 1 across waterfront parks and the entire city of Tokyo, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary with its largest-ever real-world event.
The Battle Cats is bringing back its collaboration with the theatrical film Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel, featuring limited gacha and stages from May 29 through June 15, 2026.
Starting May 25, 2026, the smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party features American diner-themed versions of five characters, alongside a GO! GO! Diner Girls VS Yuki high score ranking event launching May 27.
The LoveLive! Series Official Card Game Fan Meeting took place on May 23 and 24, 2026, at TFT Hall 1000 and TFT Hall 500, featuring tournaments, team battles, a 1BOX opening event, a special lottery, and the world premiere of the Loveca theme song lyric video.
To celebrate the 12th anniversary of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, an orchestra concert will be held at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall on September 26, 2026. First-round lottery ticket applications are now open on TIGET.
A new prize figure of Takamatsu Tomori from BanG Dream!'s MyGO!!!!! is arriving at game centers nationwide from May 22, 2026, featuring a charming seated pose in school uniform.
A limited-time pop-up shop for the rhythm game DJMAX RESPECT V is now open at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- inside MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 in Shibuya, featuring a range of newly released merchandise available for advance sale.
A limited-time collaboration between Heaven Burns Red and Persona 5 Royal kicked off on May 22, 2026, bringing crossover story events, collaboration gacha banners, and campaigns offering up to 10,000 quartz.
The open-world action adventure game LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, following young Bruce Wayne's transformation into Gotham City's hero, launched on May 22, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
A new in-game event, Kirarin☆Layers Festival, has launched in the auto-battle RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden, bringing new SSR character Harriet Mills and daily login bonuses through June 2.
A global early preview for ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD, a new solo-focused stylish action RPG from Com2uS Holdings, is now underway. Players worldwide can participate until May 27 on PC and Android.
Get Wrapped Up Inc. has announced that SANGOKUSHI BOND, a deck-building roguelite battle game set in the Three Kingdoms era, will launch on Steam in summer 2026 at 800 yen (tax included, one-time purchase). A Steam Playtest runs May 22–26, 2026, offering an early look at the game.
Shochiku Games is bringing six playable titles to BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, 2026, featuring world premiere announcements for the horse racing sim Rival Stars Horse Racing and the football event management sim COPA CITY, along with exclusive novelties and a large-scale kabuki horse installation.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has added a new classic gacha themed around delicate blue flowers, available through late July 2026.
A limited-time "Hot Spring Date" Pickup Gacha is now live in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Vibin' Puzzle, running from May 19 to May 26, 2026. Characters in hot spring date outfits are featured, with bonus effects available for the concurrent Gokuraku Onsen Story Part 6 event.
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a figma figure of Saori Jomae — the leader of Arius Squad from the Arius Branch School in Blue Archive. The non-scale articulated figure is priced at ¥11,800 (tax included) with a scheduled release in January 2027.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! has kicked off two new limited-time campaigns — the World Link Event "Great Yell for Dreamers!" running until May 29, and the "Vie for the Title Gacha" featuring six new ★4 members with exclusive Live Costumes.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Gokusaï is marking nearly one month since its official launch with the Full Moon Anniversary Festival, running May 16–23, 2026, featuring free 1,000-summon login rewards, revival skins, and a limited-time minigame.
Wave 4 of the Arknights operator plushie series "Ope-nui" is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring three operators — Surtr, Tennianka, and Murinaar. The popular Public Recruitment Mini Boston Bag is also coming back as a restock, both scheduled for October 2026.
Two new ★5 shikigami — Hanzo and Goemon — have arrived in Ayakashi Rumble!, accompanied by a limited-time pickup summon and the Koma no Senjou event starting May 18, 2026.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES welcomes new character Fafnir via a limited pickup gacha, while a Main Story Chapter 5 preview event lets players experience the latest story episode early — both running until June 1, 2026.
Marvelous will take part in BitSummit PUNCH (May 22–24, 2026) with a playable booth showcasing five titles, including the newly announced "Dr. Mememe want to sleep" and "No door can Not be opened with a Non-black key."
A special collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ōkami series will be held at Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro and Umeda stores from June 5, 2026, featuring themed menus, merchandise, and anniversary artwork on display.
Pre-orders for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok are now live on My Nintendo Store and PlayStation Store ahead of the game's July 9, 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam.
The animation action RPG LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS has confirmed its first closed beta test, the "Prologue β Test," running globally from June 11 to 15, 2026 on Steam and mobile platforms. Registration is open through June 2.
The pachislot machine Pachislot Atashi, Namakubi Dakedo Mahō Shōjo Hajimemashita! Mugen ver. is now available as a free smartphone app through the 3D virtual hall "SloSpi," bringing its unpredictable bonus gameplay to mobile.
Ahead of RAVEN2's first anniversary major update on May 27, the new specialized server "ZERO" is now accepting pre-registrations, offering a streamlined growth experience alongside a brand-new Warlord class and celebratory events.
To celebrate its 66th founding anniversary on June 3, 2026, SEGA CORPORATION is hosting a three-week giveaway campaign on its official X account. A total of 18 winners across three rounds will receive limited-edition SEGA merchandise and the latest SEGA and Atlus game titles.
The popular arcade shooting gallery game Moshikashite? Obake no Shatekiya is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6, 2026, featuring new multiplayer options including online game chat support for up to three players.
A limited-time gacha event featuring Sanrio Characters items is now live in My Restaurant II, running from May 12 to June 9, 2026, with special dishes and decoration items up for grabs.
A limited-time sale on Bandai Namco Entertainment download titles is now live on the PlayStation Store, running from May 13 to May 27, 2026, with discounts of up to 83% off across PS5 and PS4 titles.
Four characters from Maou Karin-chan RPG are arriving in Detariki Z in a limited-time collaboration starting May 14 at 12:00 AM, with special gacha, login bonuses, and up to 5,500 free Gems available through campaign events.
Game Makers Scramble 2026, a game development festival for creators at all levels, will be held at TOC Ariake Convention Hall in Tokyo on August 30, 2026, featuring 15 or more lectures and a networking reception.
iFace is releasing a "KIRBY play with WADDLE DEE" collection featuring smartphone cases, AirPods cases, grip holders, and shoulder straps. Pre-orders open on May 13, 2026, with sales starting in mid-May.
Glittery carabiner mascots featuring Jewelpet characters are being rolled out as prize game items at Morley Fantasy, PALO, and the online crane game service Morley Online from May 15, 2026.
The mobile RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden has launched the second half of its chapter release event "Deceived Star's Memories (Falsa Memoria)," debuting new SSR character Olga Volkov alongside a pickup gacha and daily login bonus campaign.
A new zone on the 3rd floor of SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT in Osaka opened on April 29, 2026, serving as a kids' space for families by day and a board game lounge for adults at night.
Dynamis One's upcoming fantasy game Astrae Oratio has unveiled visuals and background details for its main characters, along with information about the Special Zone Office setting that forms the heart of the game's world.
A collaboration between the card RPG Before the Vanishing and the classic horror visual novel The Song of Saya has been announced, featuring a newly revealed key visual and character illustration. The event kicks off on May 30, 2026.
Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan - is celebrating its 2.5th anniversary with a second campaign wave featuring a ★5 Style Guaranteed Gacha Ticket reward, alongside a new point-collection event running until May 24, 2026.
The Steam store page for KIOU, a competitive shogi game blending character interaction with strategic board-game battles, is now live and accepting wishlist registrations ahead of its Spring 2026 launch.
Ring-powered new costume variants of Shildra and Yato have appeared in Legend Clover, with a limited-time event, premium gacha, and new auto-craft feature all launching on May 12, 2026.
SEGA's quirky bear plush series SEGA LABBIES is welcoming Goro Majima from the Like a Dragon franchise. Available in both plush and mascot sizes, the new character goes on sale May 14, 2026.
A new large-size Shima Enaga plush toy featuring the mascot character Tre has been added to the Everyday crane game prize lineup, available at four Everyday amusement centers from April 27, 2026.
The slot game based on the anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato is now playable on GAPOLI, the online game center service, along with a launch event, pickup gacha, and social media campaigns running through late May 2026.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a limited-time sale on the Nintendo eShop through May 31, 2026, with select Nintendo Switch downloadable titles discounted by up to 60% off.
Lineage2M has added two school uniform-themed class skins and a new Rare Agathion "Magic Clock," while a two-week event lets players earn exclusive rewards through three activity types.
The second phase of Sonic Rumble Party's six-month anniversary celebration is now live, bringing a Sonic Adventure-themed event with exclusive skins and missions, plus Neo Metal Sonic shop items and a Pre-Season 7 revival.
The mobile RPG Attack on Titan Brave Order kicks off the Golden Festival 2026 Second Half on May 1, 2026, featuring new Cheering Squad characters in a pickup gacha, limited missions with an exclusive Christa costume reward, a boost event, and a login bonus offering up to 3,000 red gems.
A 1/7 scale figure of Nozomi Sumizome from Yuzusoft's popular visual novel Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies is now available for pre-order in an amiami exclusive version that includes a smiling face part and optional open-chest upper body part.
The mobile RPG Epic Seven has added a new hero named Esther, announced on May 1st. A key character in EPISODE 6 Part 1 "Elegy of the End," she specializes in protecting teammates while continuously regenerating her own HP.
A new wave of Star Wars games has arrived in Fortnite, bringing iconic battles, cantina management, X-wing piloting, and a special Mandalorian and Grogu watch party event.
holo Indie, the hololive Production fan-made game brand, has reopened submissions for new titles from May 1, 2026, and is shifting to a seasonal system with three application windows per year.
A long-awaited crossover between the fantasy RPG Legend of Kabala and TV anime Black Clover launched on May 1, 2026, bringing beloved characters Asta, Yuno, and Noelle into the world of Kabala for a limited-time collaborative event.
The smartphone card battle RPG Legend of Monsters is marking its 14th anniversary in May 2026 with a special campaign featuring login bonuses, casino events, and new gacha rolls.
New MementoMori goods — including character acrylic stand figures and trading can badges — go on sale starting May 15, 2026. A 3.5th Anniversary POP UP SHOP will be held at Marui no Anime, 7F Shibuya Modi from May 15 to May 31.
A limited-time event called "The Sleeping Dragon's Golden Land" begins in Shining Nikki on April 29. Players can earn up to 80 event-exclusive gacha items through daily logins and special campaigns during the event period.
KONAMI's popular arcade medal game series Anima Lotta marks its 15th anniversary in 2026, with a variety of limited events running through May 31 at amusement facilities across Japan and on the Konaste Medal Corner app.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a Steam key code sale on Amazon until May 3, 2026, featuring titles such as Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown and Tekken 7 at up to 79% off.
The Nintendo Switch adaptation of the popular mobile title Datsugoku Gokko has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Nintendo eShop download-only software ranking, just days after its April 28, 2026 release.
A new FURYU Kuji lottery based on Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- is coming to convenience stores and hobby shops from May 16. The lineup features first-ever 3D figures of Heshikiri Hasebe and Shokudaikiri Mitsutada in their "Celebration Costume" outfits.
The fourth story event for the iOS/Android RPG Gintama: Smartphone Battle Chronicle is now live. Collect event coins in the Yagyu Arc, pull the SSR Yagyu Kyubei character, and earn a new universal evolution material through a limited repost campaign.
The mobile romance simulation game "Mugenro and the Sleepless Butterfly" is running a limited-time story event and 1.5th Anniversary Gacha Part 1 starting May 1, featuring exclusive in-game rewards and three new limited cards.
A 1/4 scale figure of Breddy from the Cooking Oil Squad in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, priced at 49,500 yen with an October 2026 planned release.
The beloved "Bunny Boy" designs from the popular mobile game Obey Me! are being made into figures for the first time, available for pre-order in both Japan and the United States starting May 1, 2026.
PAW Patrol: Dino World, a 3D open-world action-adventure game set on the dinosaur-filled Dino Island, is heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2026, with a physical Nintendo Switch version also available for pre-order.
The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is running a Puyo Puyo collaboration from May 1 to June 30, 2026, offering exclusive novelty goods for stay plan guests, a limited-run collaboration drink at the 1F restaurant, and a restock of 35th anniversary merchandise.
Puyopuyo!! Quest kicks off its 13th anniversary second-wave campaign on May 1, 2026, featuring a free 101-draw login bonus, a timed puzzle event, and a new gacha introducing two new characters — Shinayaka Kitchen no Towa and Yokubari Kitchen no Furushu.
The dress-up raising game Sugar Doll has kicked off a spring-themed seasonal limited event on May 1, 2026, featuring the exclusive limited-time doll "Spring" and a new nemophila field background pack running through May 31.
Yakuza Online marks its 7.5th anniversary on May 21 with a new LR rarity tier, free daily pulls, login bonuses, and more campaigns running throughout May and into early June 2026.
Two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Asuka and Futunomitama — have been added to DMM GAMES' Ayakashi Rumble!, alongside the Ayakashi Assault Event where players can obtain ★5 Momochi as a reward.
Chapter 9 of the main quest in the seal-collecting RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection has launched, introducing two new ☆3 characters alongside a damage challenge event and a series of Golden Week campaigns.
CHAOS WORLD, a new MMORPG developed by VALOFE and operated in Japan by G.O.P, officially launched on April 29, 2026 across iOS, Android, and Windows PC, surpassing 1 million global pre-registrations with an enhanced reward lineup.
A new chapter has arrived in CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, along with a pickup scout featuring two new pilots.
DMM GAMES' turn-based strategy simulation Girls Creation is marking 2.5 years since launch with a login bonus offering up to 150 gacha tickets, a box gacha event, and limited-time pickup gachas starting April 30, 2026.
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! is running the Tracing Warm Memories in-game event and Cherished Memories Gacha starting April 30, 2026, bringing new members, live costumes, and hairstyle customization options.
A new gem princess has made her debut in the 3D idle RPG Jewel Princess Reincarnation. Cuprite brings a fresh disruption playstyle, along with limited gacha events and a new story chapter.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE L size figure of Estelle Bright from Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a planned September 2026 release priced at ¥8,800.
A new story event "Lord of Illusory Genesis, Sieora" is now running in Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a limited gacha with four new characters and a Golden Week campaign through May.
A special live concert featuring music from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Yokohama Bay Hall on August 23, 2026, with the first-ever Asia performance in Taipei that September. Ticket lottery is now open.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH received a major update on April 30, introducing the new legendary NightCrow character "[Blood of Spirit Mages] Karasume" along with a new scenario event, login bonuses, new costumes, and character adjustments.
SEGA is hosting the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Official Fan Meeting Tour in Tokyo on June 21, 2026. Admission is free, and applications are now open through May 10 via a lottery system.
Usamaru Kitchen has launched early May limited stages where players can obtain a new Usamaru Marching Band costume and a revival Blue Sky Outing (Usako) costume, along with login bonuses featuring seasonal ingredients.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the TV anime Fire Force has launched, bringing Special Fire Force Company 8 members including Shinra, Arthur, Maki, and Tamaki into the White Cat world.
The 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne adds the new Healer class and Fairy race on April 30, 2026, along with the legendary adventurer Unwithering Flower, Anemone (voiced by Kana Hanazawa), a new adventurer Camille, the new quest Forgotten Pharmaceutical Techniques, and various campaign events.
A permanent Brown Dust II merchandise shop opens in Akihabara on April 29, 2026, featuring 57 brand-new items and a Grand Open Fair running through May 31.
Calbee's Pizza Potato chips are getting three limited-edition Kirby collaboration packages available at convenience stores across Japan from late April 2026 through early June 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Saki Hanami from Gakuen Idolmaster in her "Re;IRIS Ver." stage costume is now available for pre-order at COCOstore, with the reservation period open until July 30, 2026.
Legeclo: Legend Clover on DMM GAMES is celebrating its 4.5th anniversary with a free daily 10-pull gacha through May 12, where the 100th pull guarantees an SSR character. New characters Joker & Lü Bu, Kirin, Artorius, and Overlord are also joining the roster.
The smartphone MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient has been updated with new quests and rewards in the ongoing Shishin En event, alongside limited-time weapon gacha banners and a Golden Week login bonus of 100 gacha tickets.
Sega has unveiled the 2026 annual schedule for its official Puyo Puyo esports tournaments, including the continuation of the Puyo Puyo Global Ranking Series and the debut of a new competition that bridges the gap between pro and amateur players.
The 5th Anniversary Festival for Sangokushi: Shinsen is about to begin, bringing free ★5 generals, up to 50 recruit tokens, over 6,000 gold coins, and more than 1.7 million yen in prize money through the new Bunbu Taiketsu competition mode.
The mobile puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party! has launched a limited-time event bonus pickup gacha featuring five characters in negligee outfits, alongside the high-score ranking event Dokidoki! Pazudere Pajama Party! VS Masha starting April 26, 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Nozomi Suminome from the popular visual novel game Café Stella and the Reaper's Butterflies is now available for pre-order, with a February 2027 release planned.
New monitor plushies, mascot keychains, and embroidery stickers featuring Toro from Doko Demo Issyo are available for pre-order from April 24, 2026, with in-store sales beginning May 2 at the "Torofes" fan event and the Tokyo Solamachi pop-up store.
The hexagonal puzzle game LINE POP2 is running a collaboration event with Ojamajo Doremi Dokkān!, featuring limited-time characters, special login bonuses, and various in-game events from April 24 through May 22, 2026.
The new "Oversize" plushie series from Bushiroad Prize features all five MyGO!!!!! characters dressed in casual oversized outfits, available as mini-crane prizes at game centers across Japan from April 24, 2026.
The MMORPG Red Stone received a major update on April 23, 2026, introducing the new field "Festival of Glory" and a lineup of Golden Week limited events running through May 21.
A bundle ticket combining five admission tickets for the "TOKYO SCRAMBLE in Nijigen no Mori -Hide and Escape-" escape attraction and a Nintendo Switch 2 game download code goes on sale on April 29, 2026.
Two Point Museum is getting an art-themed DLC called "Arty-Facts" on May 7, 2026, bringing new art exhibits, an Art Studio room, and a new expedition map to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
Brown Dust II has added a new character cassette titled "Miracle★Twinkle," following three magical girls running a small agency, along with a limited-time costume pickup event.
The Capcom TV Challenge!! livestream program will feature the Tosa Brothers (Yuki and Takuya) taking on Pragmata for Nintendo Switch 2, streaming live on the Capcom Channel YouTube on April 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
The second Nintendo Switch port in the Court of Darkness series launched on April 23, 2026, bringing five new princes and their dark fantasy romance stories to the console in widescreen.
The Japanese splatter horror game CRUELTY, developed by indie creator 838S MANIACS in collaboration with C&R Creative Studios, launched on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4 on April 23, 2026.
The school romance visual novel D.C. Re:tune - Da Capo Re:tune -, a full remake of the beloved 2002 classic, is holding its first-ever download sale with 25% off on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and DMM GAMES through May 6, 2026.
Survival life simulation game Dinkum is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, and the Steam version has received a major update marking the one-year anniversary of its official release.
Dragon Knight Academy, a new adventure action RPG by Ujoy Games, officially launched on April 23, 2026. Players who start now can claim generous rewards including a ★7 SSR dragon beast and the SSR pet Totori.
The competitive 3D puzzle game Fruit Mountain Party has launched across three platforms on April 23, 2026, with a limited-time 37% discount on select bundles and an X follow-and-repost campaign offering luxury fruit gifts from Shinjuku Takano.
A larger-sized soft vinyl figure of SHIDORO from the popular gun-girl RPG Goddess of Victory: Nikke is set for release in September 2026, featuring a functional coin slot on the back.
The elusive 1995 expansion Illuminati New World Order Assassins has arrived in Japan as a complete 129-card box set, including four previously unreleased cards described as Japan-related by original creator Steve Jackson.
The iconic Konami Code (Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A) celebrates its 40th anniversary, with a special commemorative site now live alongside classic game soundtracks available for streaming and a new line of anniversary T-shirts.
LINE Bubble 2 has kicked off a limited-time collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring beloved characters like Pompompurin, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll in premium gachas, login bonuses, and a range of in-game events running through mid-May 2026.
The beloved pachislot title Mahjong Story 3 has been added to SloPachi Spirit, a 3D virtual hall simulator app, with a dedicated in-app hall recreating the real machine experience.
Two chibi-style figures from the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DORO series — Dorothy and Cinderella — are available for re-order at amiami, with a planned release in September 2026.
The classic 1988 pinball game Fire Ball for MSX2 has been added to the Project EGG retro game streaming service, priced at 550 yen.
Reincarnation no Hanabira BLOOM, an idle MMORPG based on the TV anime Reincarnation no Hanabira, has been revealed. Pre-registration is now open, and an SNS campaign offering Amazon gift cards totaling ¥100,000 is underway.
The multi-genre adventure game SHUTEN ORDER, created by DMM GAMES and Tookyo Games, launched its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical package on April 23, 2026.
The Square Enix Golden Week Sale is now underway, featuring the first-ever sale on Paranormasight and increased discounts on popular titles including Romancing SaGa 2 and Dragon Quest HD-2D.
Kotobukiya's 1/7 scale completed figure of "Lou Magmel" from CODE VEIN II is now available for pre-order at Amiami, priced at 27,500 yen (tax included) with a scheduled release in October 2026.
A new anime and game merchandise corner called "Comi Lab." opens at Miraiya Shoten Kagoshima Bay on April 24, 2026, offering over 1,200 types of official goods including Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, and Honkai Star Rail.
Dragon Quest Island at Nijigenomori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a limited-time event featuring four festival-style mini-game stalls, running from April 17 to July 13, 2026.
The Lucrea Gakuen Idolmaster Kotone Fujita "World's Cutest Me Ver." 1/7 scale finished figure is now available for reorder at Amiami and select retailers, with a planned release in September 2026.
To mark the 10th anniversary of Libra of Nil Admirari, both smartphone app versions are on sale at 10% off from April 21 to April 28, 2026.
Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles has launched a new in-game cooperative event where players team up with friends to explore the wilderness and earn special rewards, running from April 21 to April 28, 2026.
The GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE 3.5th anniversary special live broadcast "The Hour When the Star of Hope Shines Again" concluded on April 18, 2026, bringing new SSR characters, costumes, events, and campaign announcements.
The seasonal Refining Festival event is live in Ragnarok Online, letting players earn "Magic Energy" through quests to refine equipment without using catalysts or Zeny.
The Dragon Quest Island attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island launched its remake on April 24, 2026, celebrating the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary with new sub-quests, exclusive merchandise, and a special Kandata character greeting event.
A collaboration event between SEGA NET Mahjong MJ and the pachislot game Sma-Slo Fist of the North Star: Chapter of Reincarnation 2 launched on April 20, 2026, featuring a national tournament with exclusive in-game items available for both the app and arcade versions.
An online lottery for Battle Girl High School is now available on eeo Store online, featuring prizes including an acrylic art board, smart character stands, keychains, acrylic cards, and can badges. Sales run from April 16 to April 29, 2026.
Dolphin Wave's 3.5th anniversary celebration is now underway, featuring new UNISON outfits for four KIRISHIMA characters, limited gachas, daily free 10x pulls, and a range of in-game updates.
Capcom's brand-new IP PRAGMATA has reached the milestone of 1 million copies sold worldwide just two days after its April 17, 2026 release.
Hawaii's first official PEANUTS store, Snoopy's Surf Shop, is teaming up with the mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops in a special collaboration event, bringing JOE SURFER Snoopy into the game alongside a limited-time tote bag giveaway.
The full collab menu, goods, and novelty details for the WHITE CAT PROJECT NEW WORLD'S 12th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe at SMILE BASE CAFE in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro have been announced, with reservations now open.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em game Poker Chase is bringing back its Kakegurui ×× (Compulsive Gambler 2nd Season) collaboration, featuring four playable anime characters and six in-game events running through May 13, 2026.
The twin characters Kotonoha Akane and Kotonoha Aoi are arriving on the Desktop Mate platform as individual DLC packs on April 24, 2026, bringing character voices, animations, and a special combo interaction system for those who own both.
Fortnite: Save the World, the original cooperative PvE campaign that preceded Battle Royale, is now available at no cost for all players — including on Nintendo Switch 2 — with crossover quests linking both modes.
An open beta test for Granblue Fantasy Relink - Endless Ragnarok has been announced, running from April 24 to April 27, 2026 across all platforms with cross-play support. The test includes new summoning mechanics and a high-difficulty quest.
holoBase, a pixel-art baseball game featuring hololive members and fan mascots, has launched on Steam. A 7-day 20% off launch sale is running from the release date.
LIVING with LIVLIES is a game-like smartphone app where players inhabit the body of a Livly creature and build their own life in a post-apocalyptic world. Pre-registration opened on April 7, 2026.
MapleStory M has launched its 7th anniversary update starting April 16, 2026, introducing the new job Lynn along with new bosses, areas, dungeons, and a range of anniversary events.
Puyopuyo!! Quest is celebrating its 13th anniversary on April 24, 2026, with a packed lineup of special events and the 13th Anniversary Double Power Gacha featuring the debut of new characters Draco & Lidelle and Demon Servant.
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Seven Knights Re:BIRTH received an update on April 16 introducing the new legendary character "[Ultimate Ruler] Mist," along with Nata, three new legendary pets, and multiple in-game events including a Raid Equipment bonus and an upcoming Arena Challenge Event.
Alice Gear Aegis has launched a new Stellar character Suga Otori "Moon" (voiced by Marika Takano) from April 16, along with a revival event, a revival scout, and a series of events centered around teammate Murao Mira running through May 2026.
Fantasy life RPG Azurea: Song of the Sky is marking its 4th anniversary in April 2026 with login bonuses, free skin giveaways, anniversary rides, social media campaigns, and the launch of a new server.
To commemorate the 11th anniversary of Battle Girl High School, an eeo Kuji online lottery has launched on the eeo Store online shopping site, featuring exclusive new merchandise with official character illustrations.
Circle Bomb is a casual smartphone game where players pass a ticking bomb around a circle, inspired by the comical scenes of frantic bomb-passing once common in old-school anime and variety shows.
DMM GAMES' roguelike action RPG Tenshoku Maou has added "Popoca" as the second 1.5th anniversary limited character, with login bonuses, a 24-hour gacha sale, and linked mini-missions available alongside her debut.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has received a major update, bringing the new Legend Fighter Krizalid and the returning Special Synergy Fighter Omega Rugal, along with an expanded story stage formation system.
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Nendoroid Face Maker has launched a collaboration with Nendoroid Servant [Basic] from Danganronpa Another Episode, offering 6 exclusive expression parts that can be swapped onto the figure. The collaboration runs from April 16 to July 2, 2026.
OPUS: Prism Peak, the photography-themed adventure game co-developed by Shueisha Games and Taipei-based studio SIGONO INC., is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with a 10% off launch sale running through April 30.
SEGA's iconic puzzle game Puyo Puyo marks its 35th anniversary with new collaborations, including a Tokyo Revengers anime tie-up and a hometown Hiroshima partnership featuring special merchandise, hotel rooms, and festival events.
Ragnarok Online is running the Hyper Enchant Campaign 2026 from April 16 to May 13, 2026. Spend at the Ragnarok Net Store to earn points that let you re-roll enchants without failure penalties.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers receives a version update introducing a limited-time Papillon Myu summon event, new cross-server battle content, and the Seikon enhancement system.
Sugar Doll, the dress-up and nurturing game available on App Store and Google Play, has launched a new Classic Gacha "Machikado Trad Street" starting April 15, 2026, featuring traditional British-style outfits with checkered patterns and jacket styling.
The third edition of the GiGO exclusive URUCHURU POP SEAL prize sticker series arrives at approximately 300 GiGO Group stores across Japan from Saturday, April 25, 2026, adding new mini sticker designs and introducing an oversized BIG format for the first time.
The pirate-era open world survival craft game Windrose, published by Pocket Pair Publishing, sold over 500,000 copies within just 48 hours of its Early Access launch on April 14, 2026.
Starting April 15, CRAVE SAGA on DMM GAMES launched the Revival Yatsukamizu Advent Battle, and the new Regalia Gacha brings two new characters — Nitohiya IF and Maiden — each with powerful new skills.
The mobile game Isekai Kitchen is running the revival event "Grand Opening! Isekai Chinese Restaurant" with renewed challenges, a new interior blueprint reward, and pickup gachas for ★3 characters Koushin and Furan through April 27.
HIT: The World, the PC and mobile MMORPG from Nexon, celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a large-scale update introducing a new Crossbow class, two new areas, new bosses, and a range of in-game events running through summer 2026.
Kasuminoura Nagomi, a lakeside ryokan in Itako City, Ibaraki, now offers THE MIST GAME — an exclusive murder mystery experience that turns the entire inn into a stage, available as an overnight stay or day-trip plan.
The smartphone cooking game Usamaru Kitchen is running a late-April limited stage from April 15 to April 30, 2026, offering new and revival costumes alongside seasonal ingredient login bonuses.
HOLO-KINGDOM, a new 3D action game from the hololive fan-game brand holo Indie, is now live on Steam with a free demo. Players can choose from four hololive 3rd Generation members and battle through stages using character-specific weapons and skills.
Nekopara Sekai Connect, a new mobile RPG based on the beloved Nekopara visual novel series, is now available worldwide on iOS and Android, with a launch campaign offering up to 220 free gacha tickets for new players over 22 login days.
The second round of the Dolphin Wave WEB Lottery is now available, featuring Michiru, Kōri, Mashio, and Tomo in a brand-new "Animal Ears × Delivery Staff" illustrated design across a range of prizes including life-size tapestries and oversized acrylic stands.
The pixel art abyss exploration RPG DOT ABYSS has launched its pre-registration site, kicking off campaigns featuring up to 100,000 DMM Points, in-game Abyss Gems, and an Amazon gift card giveaway on X.
Iris Toreca, an online trading card oripa service, is launching a new sword-inspired animation, a "Conditional Unlock Oripa" feature, and an SNS giveaway campaign starting April 14, 2026.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited Kamihime Nike and Amon in new attire, along with a daily roulette event where players can win up to 100 free gacha rolls.
Eight Karaoke Manekineko locations across Tokyo are giving away store-exclusive Momotaro Dentetsu stickers to customers who play the game on the in-room E-bo platform, with an SNS lottery offering 5,000 Maneki Points to 30 winners.
Legeclo: Legend Clover is running a 4.5th anniversary event starting April 14, 2026, featuring daily 10-pull free gacha for up to 100 total pulls, the new combo characters Andromeda & Cassiopeia, and new characters Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes.
Monster Musume TD and four other DMM GAMES titles are now hosting KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd, a large-scale crossover event running through April 27. The event features an all-new original story, four major in-game campaigns, limited collaboration characters, and exclusive purchasable packs.
Mythologia the Oracle, the simultaneous battle card game available on mobile, has launched its Steam version for PC on April 14, 2026, featuring a mouse-optimized UI and multiple launch campaigns including a Start Dash Campaign offering up to 100 pack ticket pulls.
The revival of the special collaboration between Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku and Ensemble Stars!! is underway, featuring a limited gacha with four exclusive members running through April 27, 2026.
The 3D tactics RPG Tenkei Paradox has reached its 4th anniversary milestone, with special login bonuses, free daily gacha, story events, a great strategy battle, and limited character packs available through early May 2026.
The KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd has kicked off across five DMM GAMES titles, featuring a brand-new original crossover story and four simultaneous campaigns running through April 27, 2026.
Five DMM GAMES titles including FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL have kicked off the KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd, a large-scale cross-title collaboration event featuring a brand-new original story, four major campaigns, and limited collab characters, running through April 27, 2026.
DMM GAMES has launched the second large-scale KUMASAN FESTIVAL crossover event, bringing together five titles including Girls Creation -Geijutsu Kitan-, along with four exclusive collaboration campaigns running through April 27.
An online lottery featuring brand-new goods based on official illustrations from the smartphone game Million Dollar Boys: OtomeGame is available through eeo Store online until April 30, 2026.
Mist Train Girls has kicked off its in-game collab event as part of the 2nd Kumasan Matsuri, a large-scale crossover spanning five DMM GAMES titles from April 13 to April 27, 2026.
A special collaboration between the 9th-anniversary multimedia project Revue Starlight and the lyric-based card game CARU UTA is set for release in summer 2026, featuring 28 songs and 99 cards with anime and film scene photos.
New character Kotaro has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, bringing a pickup gacha, a new side story event, a collaboration cafe in Akihabara, and a commemorative campaign — all running at the same time.
A collaboration cafe marking the 12th anniversary of the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project: NEW WORLD'S will be held at SMILE BASE CAFE locations in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro between May and July 2026. Seat reservations open on April 20 at 4:00 PM.
Faaast Penguin has added a new cooperative climbing mode, Penguin Climbers, along with the Season 10 "Midnight Masquerade" update, a new Italy-themed night world, and various new items and features.
Nendoroid Face Maker has launched a collaboration with Nendoroid Kaede Akamatsu, offering 6 exclusive expression parts that can be swapped onto the figure. The collaboration runs from April 9 to June 25, 2026.
Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop on Apple Arcade has added a new "Puyo Garden" mode where players can raise and bond with their own puyo — giving it a name, feeding it snacks, and dressing it up in stylish costumes.
Tohakusha Inc. has unveiled its first original Steam title, Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME, a psycho-horror adventure game where players intervene in a live stream to investigate the mystery of a cursed abandoned village. The Steam Store page is now live and accepting wishlists.
Characters entered in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, including last year's top-ranked Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Pochacco, are rolling out as crane game prizes at amusement centers across Japan from April 2026.
The mobile board game RPG Summons Board is running the "Easter Event '26 Pasmina★Easter" from April 9 to April 28, 2026, featuring new characters, dungeons, a monster hunt, and a special Easter gacha.
Chaos Zero Nightmare's second preseason brings new 5-star fighter Diana, the All-Out War battle mode, a Season 3 preview, and celebration events running through late April.
Cookie Run: Kingdom has launched a major collaboration with the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, bringing new playable cookies, special skins, a story episode, and various in-game events running through May 7, 2026.
A limited-time collaboration between DARTSLIVE's arcade darts machines and Capcom's Street Fighter 6 launches on April 16, 2026, featuring exclusive game modes, digital content rewards, and a social media campaign with prizes.
holo Indie, hololive production's fan-made game brand, has opened the Steam store page for "Holo Hockey," a VR-compatible air hockey action game developed by Yabusaka Games. Wishlist registration is now open ahead of the May 14, 2026 release.
The idle battle RPG In Another World with My Smartphone. Fantasia Connect launched its official service on April 7, 2026. To mark the 100,000 pre-registration milestone, two SSR+ characters are being distributed to all players.
Starting April 9, 2026, the arcade game Initial D The Arcade is hosting a collaboration event with Umamusume: Pretty Derby, featuring themed in-game items inspired by Special Week, Silence Suzuka, and Tokai Teio.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Ninjaboy Rantaro and ROUND1 entertainment facilities kicks off on April 18, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, themed rooms, and original merchandise across stores nationwide.
Season 5 of Sonic Rumble Party runs until May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM, bringing Alice in Wonderland-inspired stages, skins, and in-game items to the multiplatform party game.
The Tower of AION's latest major update "Dragon Emperor Tiamat's Advent" is set to arrive on April 22, 2026, bringing a new 4-floor dungeon and a brand-new class called Void Wing. Pre-registration is open now with special in-game rewards for all participants.
Genshin Impact's version Luna VI update launched on April 8, 2026, introducing new 5-star Geo character Linnea, expanding Mondstadt's northern region with new areas, and kicking off fresh quests and events.
The Steam store page for Nna-tan's Pixel Princess, a pixel puzzle game featuring hololive production's 4th Generation member Himemori Luna, is now live through holo Indie. Wishlist registration is open ahead of the scheduled May 28, 2026 release.
In Another World with My Smartphone: Fantasia Connect, an idle battle RPG based on the popular anime series In Another World with My Smartphone 2, officially launched on April 7, 2026. All users receive two SSR+ characters to commemorate the 100,000 pre-registration milestone.
A browser game based on the beloved anime series Shakugan no Shana is on its way, with pre-registration now open to mark the franchise's 20th anniversary year.
To mark its first anniversary on April 23, 2026, the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha "Dear My Owner" featuring limited-edition anniversary-themed costumes, along with special anniversary packs available for a limited time.
A 1/7 scale figure of Phoebe from the open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves, produced by FuRyu under the F:NEX brand, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release date of December 2026.
The upcoming TV anime Yowamushi Pedal smartphone app Yowamushi Pedal: Resonance Pedaism has unveiled an original newly drawn key visual, with pre-registration now open on both the App Store and Google Play.
The classic 1989 RPG CRIMSON II is now available for free via the retro game streaming service Project EGG, with a monthly subscription required to play.
A SANRIO CHARACTERS collaboration design event is running in the arcade card printing game CARD CONNECT through May 31, 2026, featuring original print frames and hologram gacha cards.
Disney Pixel RPG has reached its 1.5-year service milestone, launching a series of limited-time events including login bonuses offering up to 7,000 Blue Crystals, a new cooperative mission feature, limited gacha banners with new EX characters, and several gift campaigns.
Two new additions to the popular "Korekara Watashitachi wa" board game series — "Korekara Watashitachi ga Taberu no wa" and "Korekara Watashitachi Futari wa" — are now open for pre-order through April 19, 2026.
Taito Corporation has announced the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular light novel series The Detective Is Already Dead, coming to Nintendo Switch to mark the anime's fifth anniversary.
Starting April 24, 2026, the remake of Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island kicks off with a brand-new sub-quest rooted in the Zenithian Trilogy, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary.
D3 Publisher has announced that EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, the 3D action shooting game available on PS5, PS4, and PC, has surpassed a total of 1 million players worldwide.
A joint campaign uniting five DMM GAMES titles by Creative Team KUMASAN is running from April 6 to April 20, 2026, with revival collab characters, relay missions, login bonuses, and new mini collab scenarios.
Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles has launched the "Great Roaring Wyvern <The Black Challenger>" event, bringing Molten Tigrex to the game for the very first time. The event runs through April 14, 2026, with exclusive rewards up for grabs.
FREEing is releasing 1/4-scale completed figures of Yumi and Hikage from Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link, dressed in bondage maid costumes inspired by an illustration from the Senran Kagura x Don Quijote collaboration.
Netmarble's new animated open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, made its first post-launch overseas offline appearance at CON-CON HONG KONG 2026, held at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on April 4–5, 2026.
A maid-outfit version of Lily has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, alongside Part 2 of the seasonal event "Maid in Dreemia" and an upcoming collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara.
Rooar Studio is releasing 1/7 scale finished figures of Crazy Mita and Kind Mita from the game MiSide, with both products available for pre-order on AmiAmi and scheduled for a July 2026 release.
The popular Suika Game and McDonald's Happy Meal collaboration is back for 2026, featuring beloved Sanrio Characters in an all-new online game available from April 10.
U-TREASURE is accepting pre-orders for the 13th installment of their Azur Lane collaboration motif rings, featuring three characters — Noshiro, Janus, and Alsace — with designs inspired by each character's costume and imagery.
The mobile RPG Brown Dust 2 is bringing back its collaboration with Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link from April 9, 2026, featuring five popular characters and two seasonal events with mini-games.
To celebrate Identity V's 8th anniversary, Frontier Works is holding a special fair at Animate featuring newly drawn fairy tale-themed merchandise, plus new items from the Kindergarten and Essence Memorial series.
The complete strategy guide for Mario Kart World, the Nintendo Switch 2 title, went on sale on April 2, 2026. Published under the Famitsu strategy guide brand, the 416-page A5 full-color book covers everything from beginner driving techniques to in-depth course strategies.
The mobile garden simulation app MOOMIN Welcome to Moominvalley is holding an April Ranking Event from April 3 to April 12. Fulfill map wishes to earn event points, climb the rankings, and win exclusive new plaza decorations.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: King's War, the new MMO strategy simulation game for smartphones developed by Hong Kong Black Beard Game Co., Ltd., officially launched in Japan on April 2. Pre-registrations surpassed 500,000 ahead of release.
SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle, the smartphone puzzle game based on the popular anime, launched its 1st anniversary campaign on April 2, 2026, featuring limited tag-character gachas, free daily pulls, 3,000 diamonds in login bonuses, and more.
A collaboration event between Sengoku † Koihime Online and Rance X -Showdown- is underway, featuring a limited-time event, special gacha pickups, and daily free pulls.
Starting April 2, 2026, new merchandise based on the "11th Anniversary Character Goods Vote" results for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S went on sale, featuring original artwork of 11 winning characters across goods and a perfume line.
Starting April 1, 2026, Bungo to Alchemist received new story chapters related to the "Shin Tana Bungou wo Shoukan Seyo" arc, along with a limited-time gacha featuring new costumes for three characters.
I LOVE BISTRO, a new mobile management simulation game that lets players run a bistro from farm to restaurant, is now available on the App Store and Google Play, with a 10-part launch campaign offering generous rewards.
A collaboration event between Princess Connect! Re:Dive and Girls und Panzer das Finale has been confirmed, with a special PV now available on the official YouTube channel showcasing a replica tank and a crossover illustration.
The traveling exhibition celebrating the hit mobile game The Battle Cats is coming to Yokohama from April 24 to May 24, 2026, featuring stage recreations, exclusive merchandise, and behind-the-scenes content.
BTS Island: In the SEOM is holding a special fan event at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya this April, featuring a guaranteed lucky draw and character photo spots open to all.
The 9th Dabimas Championship finals, held on March 20, 2026, concluded with Yojigen Ranch claiming the overall title with 85 points after placing 2nd in Race 1 and 1st in Race 2.
An art book packed with illustrations and setting materials from the slow-life RPG Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been released by KADOKAWA Game Linkage.
An online lottery featuring exclusive merchandise based on Hakuoki Shinkai Calendar 2017 illustrations is now live on Marukuji, running through April 19, 2026.
A limited-time collaboration between the dress-up and nurturing game Sugar Doll and the casual escape game Psycho Boy - Escape Game is now underway, bringing a new doll, a special gacha, and exclusive mission rewards through April 30, 2026.
The 12th job class line is coming to Ragnarok Online on April 7, 2026, bringing shape-shifting combat and powerful magic. A 331-hour free play campaign will also run to celebrate the launch.
TalesWeaver, the online RPG by Nexon, has launched its 22nd anniversary update featuring the "Star Fragments" event where players collect fragments from various activities to exchange for special commemorative items.
A special edition guidebook for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, covering the Ver3.0 free update with tips for beginners and veteran players, went on sale March 31, 2026.
The official Final Fantasy brass concert series returns after a two-year hiatus, touring 8 cities and 10 performances across Japan starting April 5, 2026 in Sapporo — featuring the Siena Wind Orchestra and new opera singer guests.
IKEA Japan is partnering with the new Pokémon game Pokémon Pokopia to mark its 20th anniversary, with Pikachu- and Snorlax-inspired room sets appearing in stores nationwide and a special "IKEA Island" arriving in the game. The event runs from April 1 to May 10, 2026.
The upcoming idle RPG "In Another World with My Smartphone. Fantasia Connect" is offering early access to 3,000 selected players by lottery, with a special Amazon gift card campaign planned during the early play period.
Ragnarok M: Eternal Love is running a spring event series called "Midgard Spring Boot Camp" from April 1 to May 1, 2026, featuring daily in-game mail rewards and special equipment drops for adventurers.
The fantasy RPG Flower Knight Girl launched the "Lililili★Bunny Fes" Easter event on March 30, 2026, bringing new characters, gacha additions, and more through April 13.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited deities Tetra and Arisa in new outfits, along with a daily roulette that awards up to 100 free gacha pulls per day.
DMM GAMES' cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has launched a maid-costumed Jeanne alongside a seasonal event and a collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara, running from April 10 to April 26.
A limited-time collaboration bundle featuring two popular Japanese girl-centered adventure games, The Aquarium does not dance and Magical Girl Witch Trials, goes on sale starting March 27, 2026, at a 5% discount.
A special title booster celebrating the 9th anniversary of the BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! mobile app is now available for Cardfight!! Vanguard, featuring all 8 bands with app-original illustrations.
Arc System Works' top-down gun action adventure DAMON and BABY is now available across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam, with a free demo and save data carryover also available on all platforms.
Adventure action RPG Doragenai: Ryukishi Gakuen has surpassed 350,000 pre-registrations, with all milestone rewards from 50,000 to 350,000 confirmed for all players.
Package pre-orders for Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited are now open. Store-exclusive bonus rough designs drawn by character illustrator Tsunako have also been unveiled, featuring characters from the upcoming RPG launching August 27, 2026.
The free-to-play online battle royale MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has kicked off its 2.5th anniversary period and Season 16, welcoming America's No. 1 Hero, Star and Stripe, as a new playable character.
Starting March 26, 2026, the pachislot title Eureka Seven AO from Sammy joins the free smartphone pachinko and pachislot app 777Real, bringing the beloved anime-themed slot machine to mobile.
A special collaboration between Pepper Lunch and the Sengoku walk game Nobunaga's Ambition: Shutsujin brings limited-edition Pepper Rice dishes inspired by Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu to the Akihabara Chuo-dori store from April 2 to May 6, 2026.
The 3D tactics RPG Tenkei Paradox is running a revival of its triple collaboration event featuring characters from three 3D-focused titles, with limited gacha, missions, and special packs available through April 2026.
Tree of Savior Neverland introduces the new Ami version, bringing the exclusive companion pet Ami to the continent of Norn — a former demon lord who becomes a player's most trusted partner.
Two new Another Characters, Nicole (Triumphant Song) voiced by Ayaka Nanase and Noelle (Friendship) voiced by Saho Shirashina, have arrived in Alice Gear Aegis starting March 12, 2026. A revival event, new costume gacha, and spring sale are also now underway.
Pearl Abyss' open world action adventure Crimson Desert reached 3 million copies sold globally just four days after its simultaneous worldwide release on March 20, 2026.
Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a 1/4 scale statue of Maximus in Power Armor from the Fallout TV drama under their Real Elite Master Line format, with pre-orders open from March 26 and release planned for August through November 2027.
Blue Mary, the skilled South Town agent known for her Command Sambo style, has joined Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a Season 2 DLC character. New ARCADE MODE and EOST MODE stories featuring the character are also included.
The Spring Batope Festival V is now underway in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, featuring the newly added V2 Gundam and a range of in-game events running through April 30, 2026.
A spicy cuisine-themed interior decoration event and a pickup gacha featuring new chef character Edel have launched in the mobile isekai restaurant simulation game Isekai Kitchen.
A collaboration event between the comic Rooster Fighter and the Japanese-style MMORPG Onigiri launches on March 26, 2026, bringing an exclusive story event, the new mounted-attack character Keiji, and a range of login and repost campaigns.
Konami's new mobile game Power Pro Adventures launched on March 26, 2026, transporting the beloved "Success" training system from the Powerful Pro Baseball series into a sword-and-sorcery fantasy RPG.
Three izakaya restaurants operated by CHIMNEY CO., LTD. will host a collaboration with the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series from April 16 to May 15, 2026, offering 13 limited food and drink items alongside exclusive character cards.
Shima Green Adventure in Shima City, Mie Prefecture is hosting a real mystery-solving game from April 24 to June 28, 2026, where participants explore the park as the "Hero of Light" to collect five orbs and save the world of Shimadia.
A new line of character merchandise for the mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center is coming, featuring original illustrations by manga artist Bkub Okawa. Items include acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, tote bags, face towels, and plushie mascots, with store-exclusive pre-sales kicking off on April 28, 2026.
AniGame's 1/7 scale completed figure of Bismarck Unpacked Surprise Ver. from Azur Lane is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release in January 2027.
A 1/6 scale completed figure of Apostle Olivier from the popular smartphone game Brown Dust 2 is now available at Amiami, with an exclusive mini acrylic character plate included as a bonus.
Village Vanguard is accepting pre-orders for exclusive God Eater series collaboration goods featuring new illustrations by artist Kengoro Nishide. The lineup covers four characters and includes acrylic figures, keychains, can badges, stickers, tapestries, T-shirts, and hoodies.
Good Smile Company's Huggy Good Smile series is adding a new chibi figure based on Spark from Honkai: Star Rail, now accepting pre-orders at Amiami with a planned release in August 2026.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a series of in-game events, the limited-time arrival of sub-general Takemikazuchi's bride costume "Raimeikasai," and an X lottery campaign offering signed illustrated cards from voice actress Kana Asumi.
The mobile game Isekai Kitchen has unveiled a newly drawn illustration of Edel, the character selected in the first official character design contest, who will appear in the game as a cook character after a scheduled maintenance on March 26, 2026.
A new AC Scratch called "Quaint Ensemble '26" has launched in PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS ver.2, featuring sexy Japanese-style costumes, elegant dresswear, and motion change items available from March 25 to April 22, 2026.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, card-based suspense app Roppongi Sadistic Night has launched a collaboration with the card battle romance game Kiss of Princess, featuring newly drawn cards, a special gacha offer, and an SNS giveaway campaign.
A 1/6 scale Chun-Li figure from the Street Fighter series, faithfully recreating illustrator Akiman's artwork, is now available for preorder at AmiAmi with an August 2026 release date.
A new antique-themed Royal Gacha called "Souvenir d'une Rose" has been added to Sugar Doll, the dress-up and character-raising mobile game. The gacha is available through July 21, 2026.
A 1/7 scale figure of Tamamo Cross from the game Umamusume: Pretty Derby is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release of January 2027.
The mobile 3-match puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a new limited gacha and in-game challenge event featuring Shizuka Yoshimoto.
A collaboration between the isekai life RPG Angelic Link and Maou Karin-chan RPG ~Koi-Hime Kenkoku Honsouki~ has kicked off, featuring a limited collab event dungeon and a new limited-edition character in the gacha.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -少女藝術綺譚- has kicked off the "Moulan Festival" celebration along with the raid event "Moulan's Happy Service【Precious Connections】," featuring login bonuses, multiplier campaigns, a new pickup gacha, and a limited-time raid running until March 31, 2026.
The outlaw harem management RPG Harem of Tokyo has launched a series of 2.5th anniversary celebration events starting March 20, 2026, offering new avatars, login gifts, serial codes, prize campaigns, and more through March 31.
The second chapter of the Haze Reverb × Chained Soldier Season 2 collaboration event is now open, featuring a fully voiced story climax, free character rewards for new players, and two limited-time SSR gacha banners running through April 5.
The Unreal Engine 5-powered MMORPG Legend of YMIR is set to officially launch on Steam on April 7, 2026, alongside the introduction of the new "Rune Fighter" class. Wishlist registration is now open on Steam.
The 10th anniversary campaign for Shiro Project:RE kicked off on March 24, 2026, offering players up to 12 high-rarity ★7 castle girls through free packs and bonuses, alongside new limited-time Variant characters including a new form of Edo Castle.
The popular smartphone game "100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams" is getting a collaboration cafe at eeo Cafe in Ikebukuro from April 25 to May 7, 2026, along with new merchandise now available online.
A lineup of original goods featuring newly drawn bunny girl artwork from Azur Lane is now available for pre-order at the Maji-Get online store, starting March 23, 2026.
A new character, Satanachia, has joined the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, with a limited-time pickup gacha running from March 23 to April 6, 2026.
Hong Kong-based BBGame's strategy simulation game Romance of the Three Kingdoms - War of Kings is officially launching across all platforms in Japan on March 28, 2026, featuring a special collaboration with renowned Three Kingdoms historian Yoshihiro Watanabe.
A new lineup of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter goods has arrived, featuring can badges, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, and an acrylic art board—available now at eeo Store online.
Seven Knights Idle Adventure has received a major 2.5th anniversary update, introducing the new Legend Hero "On Stage Dellons" along with a series of limited-time events running through early April 2026.
The smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Puzzle Party! has introduced bunny girl versions of Ayano and Yuki, along with a limited-time cumulative score ranking event running through March 25.
Taihou from the popular mobile game Azur Lane is being sculpted into a 1/7 scale figure in her "Rasha Yuujo" bunny girl outfit by APEX, now available for pre-order at AmiAmi with an exclusive A2 clear poster bonus.
The first Chiikawa smartphone app marks one year with a special anniversary site, countdown campaigns, a Snow White-themed in-app event, and pop-up events in five cities.
A collaboration event between the arcade card action game Eiketsu Taisen: Seven Seas Colors and Fate/Grand Order Arcade kicked off on March 18, 2026, bringing 8 Servants from FGO Arcade to the battlefield as warrior cards in a stamp campaign running through April 2026.
Myethos has announced two new 1/8 scale figures from Honkai: Star Rail — Sunday in a StarRail LIVE Ver. costume and Hyacine — both currently available for pre-order through Amiami.
The official puzzle game for the TV anime Oshi no Ko has kicked off the second round of its Tokyo Blade pickup gacha on March 18, featuring the characters Touki and Kizami in special illustrated costumes.
To mark the global launch of the animated open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, hololive production VTubers Nakiri Ayame and Shiranui Flare are set to stream the game on their respective channels.
TAITO ONLINE CRANE (TAITO OLCG) is teaming up with Million Production VTuber Amakami Konomi for its first collaboration, featuring five exclusive prizes using a newly drawn "Nightwear" illustration, available starting March 26.
A free real-life escape game exploring the story of Alaska seafood is being held at Yoyogi Park on March 22. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a complimentary Alaska pollock cheese kamaboko.
The mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- is marking six years since its launch on March 26, 2020, with a large-scale 6th ANNIVERSARY campaign running through late March 2026.
Legeclo: Legend Clover has launched a new school uniform-themed gacha featuring SSR characters Katia and Gabriel, alongside the "Passion Blooms at the Academy – Part 1" event running through March 30, 2026.
A collaboration event between Sonic Rumble and The Smurfs is now underway, running until April 15. Players can earn Smurf-themed skins, battle in a Smurf Village stage, and pick up exclusive items from the shop.
A new in-game event has kicked off in White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as of March 17, 2026, following the mystery of a rune that curses weapons on a strange island.
Five Assassination Classroom characters — Nagisa Shiota, Karma Akabane, Hiroto Maehara, Yuma Isogai, and Ryunosuke Chiba — are getting the nuipurike mini plushie treatment, dressed in Chinese-style outfits. Available at Mollyfantasy and PALO amusement facilities starting March 20, 2026.
A collaboration campaign between smartphone game app BREAK MY CASE and Gokurakuyu / RAKU SPA is launching at 7 locations across the group from April 2 to April 27, 2026, featuring limited goods, themed baths, and more.
A new in-game event titled "The Teacher Will Teach You Everything" is underway in the romance simulation game Mugenrou to Nemurenu Chou on DMM GAMES, running through March 23. A limited-edition ★5 Heiron card set is also on sale until March 31.
The life support game Fleur Days is running the "Classy Lips" in-game event alongside a limited-time gacha from March 16. New SSR and SR cards debut, and a White Day Story has also launched.
Starting March 13, 2026, Mist Train Girls-From the window of the foggy world- kicks off a packed lineup of 5.5th anniversary celebrations, including three waves of limited gacha banners, a treasure event, a character popularity election, and special packs.
The retro game distribution service Project EGG has added Gorby no Pipeline Daisakusen (MSX2 version) to its lineup — a falling-block action puzzle game originally released in 1991 where players build pipelines across 10 cities.
A new PS5 Feature Trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has been released, showcasing haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 4K graphics that deliver an immersive anime-like experience across combat, exploration, and life content.
A new urban amusement center dedicated to crane games is opening at the entrance of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, becoming the third Taito Station location in the area.
The strategy roguelite RPG Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch has received a major 1.3 update, introducing Quick Expeditions, a new Enemy Mastery Level difficulty system, and the all-new Phantom Arena mode.
NTT Solmare's new ARG title Poker Dolls has launched, drawing players into a web of mysteries scattered across websites and social media, centered on genius young poker players caught in a deadly tournament.
Wuthering Waves receives a major update on March 19, 2026, introducing new 5-star Resonator Sigrika, a story set at Startorch Academy, and a variety of limited-time events including a rhythm game collaboration with Muse Dash.
The Powerstorm series from Akedo Ultimate Arcade Warriors is now available at the official online store and select retailers nationwide, with a limited-time in-store badge giveaway campaign running at participating locations.
The armed customization action mobile game Alice Gear Aegis has added a new Stellar character — Aika Aikawa [Priestess] (CV: Naomi Oozora) — starting March 12, along with a new event, a free White Day costume, and a double pickup scout.
Myethos has released a 1/7 scale completed figure of Yvonne from Arknights: Endfield, now available for pre-order at Amiami. The figure is priced at ¥42,350 (tax included) with a scheduled release in November 2026.
Fat Company is releasing a 1/6-scale figure of Yumia Liessfeldt in a swimsuit, based on a special bonus illustration drawn by Benitama for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. Priced at 26,800 yen, it is scheduled for release in February 2027.
A 1/6 scale figure of Regensburg from Azur Lane in The Dark Dragon's Dungeon Ver. design is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a planned release in January 2027.
The unique smartphone RPG BOKU & DRAGONS is marking its 11th iOS anniversary with a packed second wave of campaigns, including a new Cost 23 Dragon, premium gachas, special item sets, login bonuses, missions, and more.
Borderlands 4's first paid story DLC launches on March 26, 2026, bringing a new area called Whispering Glacier, a new Vault Hunter named C4SH, new missions, enemies, and gear.
The relaxing mobile idle game Cats & Soup received a large spring update on March 13, 2026, themed "The Beautiful Flower Path of the Kingdom," bringing seasonal events, new cat characters, additional facilities, and system improvements.
Myethos has released the Gift+ Genshin Impact Columbina "Joyous Gathering" Ver. 1/8 Scale Completed Figure, available now for pre-order through Amiami, with a scheduled release in October 2026.
A triple collaboration campaign featuring 2.5D idol group Ireisu (Irregular Dice), rotating sushi chain Kappa Sushi, and English learning rhythm game app Risdom kicked off on March 12, 2026 and runs through April 15 at Kappa Sushi locations nationwide.
A collaboration event featuring Sammy's original characters runs in m HOLD'EM from March 16 to April 2, 2026, including a special tournament where the winner takes home a gold nugget worth approximately 150,000 yen.
The cozy survival game Outbound, developed by Square Glade Games, is getting a physical edition for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026, complete with an exclusive "School Bus Adventure" DLC.
Tickets for "Torofes – Toro Inoue's Birthday Party 2026," a fan event for the Doko Demo Issyo series, are now available via LivePocket. Taking place on May 2, 2026 at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall, this year's stage event centers on a dramatic reading play, and merchandise will be available at the largest scale ever.
The actor-training mobile game A3! is marking 3,333 days since its service launch on March 13, 2026, with a series of in-game celebrations including 330 free diamonds, revival scouts, and a free 30-pull campaign.
A limited-time sale on downloadable games is now live, featuring popular titles like DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and LITTLE NIGHTMARES 1 & 2 at up to 75% off on PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.
An online lottery collaboration between horror game creator Chilla's Art and MARUI KUJI ONLINE is underway, featuring limited-edition goods inspired by popular game titles. Items are available at 880 yen per draw, with prizes ranging from a cafe apron to acrylic stands and keychains.
Pearl Abyss has released the official launch trailer for Crimson Desert, showcasing epic boss battles, character-specific combat, and dragon-riding action in the vast open-world continent of Faywell.
An idle tower defense battle game featuring Cthulhu Mythos-themed girls is launching on DMM GAMES on March 18, 2026, with pre-registration already surpassing 200,000 sign-ups.
To mark the first anniversary of the DMM version of Gakuen Idolmaster, three special campaigns are launching from March 18, 2026, including a 10% DMM Point back offer, an X hashtag campaign, and 6 months of rank-based coupons.
KAMIHIME PROJECT is running a limited-time collaboration with School Days, featuring collaboration kamihime Katsura Kotonoha and a new Apollo outfit, along with a daily free 10-pull gacha event through March 30, 2026.
Lineage 2M is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a major update set to arrive on March 25, 2026. Heroes from Records of the Three Kingdoms are teased, and an official anniversary livestream is scheduled for March 19.
Muv-Luv Girls Garden marks its half anniversary with a new SSR character Shirona Ichijo, a mid-chapter story event, and the premiere of Sirius Sugar's new image song "Twinkle Every Day."
A collaboration between PUBG MOBILE and the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS is now underway, running from March 12 through April 10, 2026. Special in-game items and a login bonus event are available during the campaign period.
An update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S on Nintendo Switch 2 has added internet and local communication support to the Puyo Tetris Doubles mode, where two players control a single field together.
Phoenixx Inc. will publish Super Hook Girl: Ultra Challenge!!, a high-speed 2D hook action game from Studio Hookshot. A full remake of the 2016 freeware hit, the game is heading to Steam with new actions, stages, and multilingual support.
The BEMANI Spring KONAMI AMUSEMENT GAME STATION Thanksgiving Festival 2026 launches on March 12, offering players the chance to earn special goods including metallic e-amusement pass cards and acrylic stands.
A new character pickup gacha featuring Amaterasu has launched in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, alongside new episodes in the Main Story Chapter 4 Advance Event.
A spring fishing tournament event is now live in Girls Creation -Geijutsu Kitan- on DMM GAMES, running from March 11 to March 24, 2026, with a new Memory reward and limited pickup gacha on offer.
The mobile RPG Idle Girls ~The Girls of One Hundred Flowers~ has launched its 9th Anniversary Festival on March 10, 2026, offering players up to 1,050 free gacha pulls over 21 days, along with two new sub-generals and a lineup of limited-time events.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for 10 types of Katamari Damacy series merchandise, including trading parts-in frame acrylic charms, trading acrylic keychains, and more.
A new 1/6 scale figure of Mai Shiranui from THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, "Dance of Sakura Embers Ver.," is now available for pre-order on AmiAmi in both a Deluxe Edition and a Standard Edition, with release planned for April 2027.
The fantasy RPG Seven Knights Re:Birth is teaming up with the globally popular TV anime Solo Leveling for its first-ever collaboration update, scheduled for March 19.
Dr. STONE Battle Craft has launched a new limited-time event running from March 10 to March 24, 2026, where players collect special event items to earn exclusive rewards including an SSR guaranteed ticket.
An official live broadcast for Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM, covering details about the upcoming in-game "Enmusuri" event, campaigns, and updates.
To celebrate the theatrical release of the Himitsu no AiPri movie, Namco arcades are offering a lineup of exclusive prizes and bonus gifts starting March 13, 2026.
The second Lords Mobile x Angry Birds collaboration is now live worldwide, bringing the exclusive "Pig Fortress" castle skin, limited troop skins, and a slingshot-themed exploration event running through April 1.
A comprehensive schedule of events has been announced for "The Great Capcom Exhibition - The Game Creation that Captivated the World" at Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum), running from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
The second story event for the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle is now underway, featuring the Benizakura Arc and a new SSR character pickup gacha.
The Shadowverse: Evolve Japan Championship 2026 concluded on March 8, 2026, with player Santime claiming the 2025 Japanese language champion title after a dramatic run from 8th seed in the Grand Finals.
Six beloved Sanrio characters — Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, My Melody, and Kuromi — have arrived on the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate as individual DLC packs, released simultaneously on March 5, 2026.
Good Smile Company has released a 1/7 scale figure of Kiana Kaslana in her "Ba-Dum! Fiery Wishing Star" outfit from Honkai Impact 3rd, now available for pre-order on AmiAmi.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen is hosting a 1.5th anniversary challenge event and a pickup gacha featuring the new ★3 adventurer Titanota (Dark Knight), running from March 5 to March 19.
The smartphone MMORPG Logres: Japanese RPG is hosting a collaboration event with The Idolmaster starting March 11, 2026. Idols Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, and Miki Hoshii appear in story quests, with limited avatars and exclusive equipment available.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched its 13th Anniversary CrossOver HEART of ART event, bringing new characters, gacha, and a range of celebration campaigns to mark 13 years of the beloved mobile game.
A collaboration event between the mobile game Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz and RED° Tokyo Tower, the digital amusement park beneath Tokyo Tower, is set to take place from April 3 to April 19, 2026.
SABUROMARU Distillery has released a limited single cask whisky featuring Sun Shangxiang from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, with only 211 bottles available via lottery.
To celebrate the release of Slay the Spire 2 on March 6, 2026, INFOLENS GEEK SHOP is holding a follow and repost campaign on X, offering a set of two Youtooz figures as prizes to two lucky winners.
A new limited-time event has kicked off in Summons Board, set in a school for magic and swordsmanship where players can collect event points to exchange for exclusive characters and rewards.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has introduced a new character, Miruru, via a limited-time pickup gacha, while also opening a Main Story Chapter 4 advance event where players can experience upcoming story content ahead of its full release.
Good Smile Company is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Manhattan Cafe from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, dressed in the Japanese-style costume Yanagi Ryoku Sayo. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi.
The blockchain game Brilliantcrypto is set to unveil Region 3 "Northern Tanzania" on March 11, 2026, introducing 9 types of gemstones including rare colored diamonds and finalizing the game's total gem supply.
Crane Yokocho Kiwami, a specialty crane game store by AEON Fantasy, is coming to Komatsushima City, Tokushima — marking the brand's first location in Shikoku and its third nationwide.
A first-of-its-kind cheering screening event for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is coming to Shibuya HUMAX Cinema on March 20, 2026, with FNAF fan and official pamphlet writer IshiiNiki as special guest.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Hiro Shinosawa in the Happy Mille-feuille Ver. from Gakuen Idolmaster is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
The manga Ketsu Battler by Takade Naotaka has secured 3rd place in the fan-voted "Manga We Want To See Animated Ranking 2026" held at AnimeJapan 2026, with a new LINE sticker set and Volume 4 also on the way.
Marvel Games and NetEase Games have revealed plans for Marvel Rivals in 2026, including collaboration events tied to the Avengers film series and a brand-new 1vs6 asymmetric battle mode featuring Loki.
Popular characters from Goddess of Victory: Nikke are being added to FuRyu Corporation's Noodle Stopper Figure lineup. Cinderella kicks off the series in March, followed by Privaty: Unkind Maid in April and D: Killer Wife in May, with more characters slated for June onward.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha featuring punk-inspired fashion, including bold striped knits and rock-style items, available through May 26, 2026.
U-TREASURE has announced that motif necklaces inspired by three sisters from Umamusume: Pretty Derby — Cheval Grand, Virsina, and Vivlos — are currently in development, with pricing starting from ¥27,500.
A new smartphone game that lets players experience daily life with a rabbit is now accepting pre-registrations, with the official service launch scheduled for April 24, 2026 on iOS and Android.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Hoshimi Miyabi from Zenless Zone Zero in the "Honed Blade of Reflection Ver." is now available for pre-order through AmiAmi. The figure is priced at 41,800 yen (tax included) with a planned release in February 2027.
Bonno Shooting is a free browser-based shooting game for smartphones and PC where players control an adorable monk named Bon-chan and shoot down "bonno" (worldly desires), naturally learning about Buddhist teachings along the way.
Disney Pixel RPG is hosting a limited-time "Rescue Signal" event set in the world of Encanto from March 4 to 18, 2026, featuring new characters, a limited-time gacha, and a special Limit Break Stone giveaway campaign.
The second half of Honkai Star Rail Ver. 4.0 began on March 3, 2026, featuring the new limited 5-star character Sparxie (Fire / Elation) alongside returning character banners and upcoming in-game events running through late March.
LINE Match Flight has kicked off a collaboration with Sanrio Characters starting March 3, 2026, featuring Pompompurin, Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and more in multiple in-game events running until March 30.
LINE Rangers is marking its 12th anniversary with a series of in-game events running through March 31, 2026, including free gacha, login bonuses, a special planet stage, and upcoming PvP battles.
A March 2026 update to the mobile MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient brings new weapons via the Job-Specific Albion Probability Up Gacha, along with limited-time events including the Poseidon School campaign and the Gigant Rogi boss battle.
The Spring '26 seasonal event is now live in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis ver.2, bringing a new limited-time quest, new rarity ★14 weapons, special scratches, and spring-themed decorations to Central City.
A collaboration between Sengoku † Koihime Online ~Okuen Shinshi~ and Ayakashi Rumble! is now underway on DMM GAMES, bringing a limited campaign, a collaboration event, and exclusive pickup characters through March 10, 2026.
The smartphone version of Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- has reached its 10th anniversary since its March 2016 launch. Three new sword warriors have been added to the Ceremonial Attire lineup, and the Special Investigation Tenpou Edo event is running through March 24, 2026.
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, a darkly charming mystery adventure game released under Happinet's Indie Collection label, has launched worldwide on Steam, accompanied by a limited-time 10% off launch sale running through March 10.
A newly drawn illustration and producer letter have been released to mark the 20th anniversary of the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series, along with a restaurant collaboration, merchandise, a special live concert, and a game sale.
FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL has launched the second half of its major month-long "Deep Parallel Messiah" event, featuring new characters, gacha additions, and character quests running through March 16, 2026.
KONAMI's latest medal game Fortune Trinity: Jurassic Treasure is now rolling out at amusement facilities across Japan, bringing a dinosaur-era theme, a redesigned 4-screen center unit, and three new jackpot chances.
Starting March 3rd, "Tristan" and "Galahad" have arrived in new costumes in Legend Clover. An in-game event, gacha banners, and new shop items are all available during the limited period.
LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum is hosting a special event celebrating Case Closed's 30th TV anime anniversary, featuring new voice-acted Tsums — including the pair Tsum Conan & Kidd — along with in-game events and campaigns running through March 2026.
A new Mollyfantasy location opens on the 2nd floor of Aeon Central Square Shizuoka on Friday, March 6. The facility features arcade games, the popular Yokubari Pass flat-rate play service, and a free kids' play area for families.
The Battle Cats has kicked off the limited-time "Heartbeat Catcademy" event starting March 2, 2026, featuring exclusive stages, a weekly Catfood scratch lottery, new limited characters, and login stamp campaigns running through March 30.
Capkuji Online is holding a limited-time lottery featuring exclusive goods with newly drawn illustrations from Urban Myth Dissolution Center to mark the mystery adventure game's first anniversary. Sales run from March 2 to April 17, 2026.
Bunny girl versions of Arisa Mikhailovna Kujou and Chisaki Sarashina are now available through a limited pickup gacha in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party, with a cumulative score ranking event starting March 3, 2026.
A collaboration event between Arknights: Endfield and five iconic towers across Japan runs from March 6 to 29, 2026, featuring photo spots, limited merchandise, and character-themed drinks.
A digital stamp rally along the Izukyu Railway line will run from April through September 2026, featuring in-game rewards, merchandise sales, and special station displays as part of a collaboration with the location-based mobile game series "Station Memories!".
Samurai Love Ballad: PARTY celebrates its 9th anniversary on March 21, 2026, with themed story events, a love-dance campaign, limited avatar gachas, and special anniversary items running throughout March.
The spring-themed seasonal limited doll "Spring" has returned to the dress-up and nurturing game Sugar Doll starting March 1, 2026, along with special White Day-themed dress-up packs and the Cherry Blossom Season Campaign event.
A digital stamp rally collaboration featuring virtual singer Otomachi Una and Tenryu Hamanako Railway launches on April 21, 2026, with exclusive in-game rewards, limited merchandise, and special station displays running through September.
The popular mobile puzzle RPG 100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams marks its 11th anniversary on March 9, 2026, with a new key visual and a series of anniversary campaigns including daily free gachas and login bonuses.
Fantasy action RPG ABYSSDIA is marking its half-year milestone with a login event awarding up to 40 summoning tickets, SNS campaigns with Amazon gift card prizes, and a global release commemoration mission event running through May 2026.
A new Blood-attribute close-range healer, Kaisa, has been added to ASTRA: Knights of Veda alongside the launch of Shadow Waters Season 2 and new beginner missions ahead of the game's second anniversary.
The award-winning entry from the 2024 Roblox × Attack on Titan experience creation contest, "Attack on Titan Titan Chase," is now available worldwide on the immersive platform.
Fashion brand gladgarb has opened pre-orders for its fourth collaboration with Gakuen Idolmaster, presenting 6 unisex items based on character Juo Sena's songs and costumes. Pre-orders run from February 27 to March 16, 2026, with delivery planned for June 2026.
The mobile idle RPG LINE Omakase Rangers is holding a collaboration event with Hatsune Miku from February 27 to March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive collaboration rangers including Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, and Yuki Miku 2026.
Ragnarok Masters is running a three-phase login bonus event from March 1 to April 1, 2026, with generous rewards including crafting materials, special items, and new equipment pieces.
A limited-time collaboration event between Ayakashi Rumble! and Sengoku Koihime Online -Oenshinshi- has kicked off in DMM GAMES, featuring two new limited 5-star shikigami and a special Ayakashi Invasion event running through March 16, 2026.
The Nendoroid figure of Mika Misono, a member of Trinity General School's Tea Party in the popular game Blue Archive, is back with pre-orders starting February 27, 2026, and a scheduled release in July 2026.
The browser and smartphone game Browser Sangokushi Ten has launched a collaboration with Battle Vixens, bringing warriors Guan Yu Yunchang, Lu Bu Fengxian, and Lu Meng Ziming to the game from February 27 through March 13, 2026.
Disney STEP, the Disney walking app, is approaching its first anniversary on March 3. A new lifelog feature that stamps a monthly calendar based on daily step counts and awards exclusive character badges launched on February 27, 2026, alongside special anniversary events.
DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY, a new team battle smartphone game featuring iconic warriors from the Final Fantasy series set in modern-day Tokyo, has opened pre-registration on App Store and Google Play ahead of its March 2026 launch.
A new event has kicked off in FESTIBATTLE+ starting February 27, 2026, featuring Aisha — voiced by Marina Inoue — from White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as a new hero, along with special gacha banners and the conclusion of the Main Episode.
Originally released only in Japan for PlayStation in 1999, the cult classic shooter 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X is getting a high-resolution remaster across multiple platforms on July 16, 2026.
Girls Creation, the turn-based strategy simulation game on DMM GAMES, has kicked off a limited-time event featuring new Memory rewards, a special box gacha, and two pickup gachas running through March 12.
The first title from game label maxilla games — a collaboration with pro esports team ZETA DIVISION — is now available worldwide on Steam, offering a new kind of desktop companion experience.
The mobile strategy game Nobunaga's Ambition: Shinsen kicks off its S2 season 'Contest for Supremacy' on February 28, 2026, introducing eight new generals, a Council of Advisors system, Military Studies system, and a new Incident system to deepen the Sengoku era experience.
The Pretty Series franchise expands with Onegai AiPri, a new title featuring a TV anime premiering April 5, 2026 on TV Tokyo, amusement games starting April 2, 2026, and related toys releasing in spring 2026.
Two limited package sets for the upcoming ASMR full-voice visual novel "Rica Mode," starring VTuber Hanamiya Rica, are now available for pre-order starting February 26, 2026.
The mobile action game Three Kingdoms Smash! is marking its 11th anniversary with a series of in-game campaigns, including up to 250 free gacha tickets, login bonuses, a new equipment feature, and a chance to win Amazon gift cards.
The real-time smartphone RPG Unison League is hosting a series of limited-time collaborations with the Persona series starting March 1, 2026, featuring voiced characters, iconic battle music, and up to 300 free gacha rolls.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the Atelier series has launched, bringing Sophie Neuenmuller, Reisalin "Ryza" Stout, and Yumia Liessfeldt into the White Cat world. The event runs through March 17, 2026, featuring daily free gacha pulls and special jewel packs.
The roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare has expanded Galactic Disaster Season 2 with a new story chapter "Ruins of the Desert Kingdom," adding new fighters Tipera and Tiana along with new systems including "Environment Variables."
A new chapter has arrived in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, a pickup scout featuring new pilots, and a signed card giveaway.
DMM GAMES' upcoming idle tower defense title Evil God Chronicle R'lyeh Girl Squad - Cthulhu Mythos TD has surpassed 200,000 pre-registrations and reached 10 million pre-registration gacha rolls, with rewards planned at service launch.
A new in-game event titled "Protected by Love, Bound by Love" is now underway in Mugenrou and Sleepless Butterfly, running through March 5 with special rewards including stories, costumes, and character items.
KAMIHIME PROJECT has launched a limited-time School Days collaboration featuring new character Sekai Saionji and a collaboration outfit for Dian Cecht, plus a free daily 10-pull gacha offering up to 320 free draws.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is celebrating its global version's 6th anniversary with the new Mugen fest starting February 26, 2026, introducing the new UR character [Chain of Despair] Nightmare Saros along with a range of limited-time events.
The naval battle game Soen no Kantai marks its 8.5th anniversary with up to 850 free salvage attempts and the simultaneous launch of two new ships — Carrier Taiho and Battleship Myogi.
Soulworker received a major update on February 26, 2026, completing Episode 2.5 with a new Level 85 quest, opening the new district Etheldreydar, launching the 8-player raid Rebellious Star, adding a secondary class upgrade for Dhana Opini, and kicking off the service transfer 2nd anniversary event.
A new character, Lancelot, has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG TECHCRONOSS. Alongside the new character pickup gacha, a Side Story event and a daily campaign have also launched.
Apparel brand Favorite has announced a collaboration with the mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center, with five apparel items and original chibi character goods available for pre-order starting February 27 at 5:00 PM.
Starting February 25, 2026, the mobile puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - Puzzle Party! is running a new high-score ranking event alongside limited-time character recruitment featuring Arya, Masha, Yuki, Sayaka, and Nonoa dressed as chocolate cafe staff.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Chen Qianyu from Arknights: Endfield, produced by APEX, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Standing approximately 28cm tall, the figure is scheduled for release in November 2026.
Myethos has released a deformed figure of Arknights operator Yu, depicted wielding a ladle with golden fried rice soaring from the wok. Pre-orders are now open at AmiAmi with a planned September 2026 release at a reference price of 7,480 yen.
Two new original 3D avatars designed for daily use in VRChat — "Hinami" and "Lucile" — will launch simultaneously at BOOTH Daimaru Matsuzakaya Avatar Official on February 27, 2026.
Cinderella from the popular game Goddess of Victory: Nikke is getting a 1/12 scale completed action figure from the Amiami × Snail Shell collaboration, available for pre-order with a planned release in December 2026 at ¥17,380.
Two new completed figures from the HappyShake Arknights line — SilverAsh and Pramanix — are now available for pre-order at the AmiAmi online shop. Both figures are priced at 2,970 yen (tax included) each, with a planned release in October 2026.
Pre-registration for the Smaslot Super Black Jack smartphone app is now available ahead of its February 27, 2026 release on App Store and Google Play, priced at 3,480 yen.
Square Enix has launched MARCH SALE Part1, with Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles—which has sold over 1 million units worldwide—discounted to 30% off, alongside up to 60% off on Kingdom Hearts, Octopath Traveler II, and more.
Chocolate Parade, an indie roguelike action game featuring candy-themed characters, has opened its Steam store page and released an official trailer. Supporting solo play as well as online cooperative play for up to 3 players, the game is priced at around 1,000 yen.
A limited-time in-game collaboration between Fleur Days and The Dream Tower and the Sleepless Butterfly is now live in DMM GAMES, running until March 5, 2026, with a repost campaign on official X offering Amazon gift cards.
Dr.STONE Battle Craft is marking its 4.5th anniversary on March 1 with a revival gacha featuring fan-favorite SSR characters and a login bonus campaign offering up to 3,000 free gems.
Pre-registration is now open for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, Netmarble's action-adventure RPG based on HBO's hit series, with exclusive in-game rewards available to players who sign up ahead of the 2026 Asian launch.
New merchandise celebrating NU: Carnival's 4th anniversary, including acrylic stands and card collections, goes on sale at Animate stores and online on April 25, 2026, accompanied by a fair offering free clear card bonuses through May 24.
Poland-based studio MythicOwl's puzzle truck simulator Truckful launches Demo 2.0 at Steam Next Fest, bringing new areas, characters, truck upgrades, and more.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the popular Atelier series has been announced, with Sophie, Ryza, and Yumia set to appear in the game starting February 27, 2026.
DMM GAMES launches a special spring campaign featuring 10% DMMpoint back rewards and play missions offering up to 10,000 yen in prizes across four popular Cygames titles.
The 4th eSports Game Creator Academy 2026 Spring will take place on March 21-22, 2026, at Izumisano Ochi Arena. This hands-on career experience event for elementary and junior high school students offers opportunities to meet professional eSports players, game creators, and influencers.
Team Entertainment has launched an online lottery featuring original merchandise from The Legend of Heroes Trails to Azure on the Kujico platform. The lottery includes exclusive chibi character illustrations with a colorful paint theme.
The smartphone game app P Sengoku Otome LEGEND BATTLE has launched on the virtual hall app Slot Pachi Spirit, offering players a faithful recreation of the popular pachinko machine featuring dramatic battles between legendary Sengoku maidens.
The popular mobile puzzle RPG Puzzle & Dragons marks its 14th anniversary with a special campaign offering luxurious prizes and in-game rewards for players to share their favorite memories.
The MMORPG Red Stone kicks off its 21st anniversary main festival featuring a limited-time boss rush, special events, and major system improvements.
Netmarble announces a special co-viewing event featuring hololive VTuber Nakiri Ayame on February 26, coinciding with ABEMA's free marathon broadcast of The Seven Deadly Sins TV anime series.
The popular mobile action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE is teaming up with the globally renowned battle royale game Fortnite for a limited-time special collaboration event featuring exclusive character-themed items.
The popular mobile RPG BOKU & DRAGONS launches its 11th anniversary celebration with exclusive gachas, special missions, and generous rewards for players starting February 20, 2026.
Dream Tower and Sleepless Butterfly hosts a special birthday celebration for character Tsubaki Fuyuzumi with limited-time story events and exclusive gacha featuring new character cards with voice lines.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -Shojo Geijutsu Kitan- kicks off a 5-title joint campaign featuring new collaboration characters and a revival event where players can earn exclusive Memory items through February to March 2026.
The next-generation strategy RPG Last Origin has rolled out a major update featuring new character skins, a Total Force Battle new season, and limited-time sales events.
The mobile puzzle game based on The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today anime is hosting its 21st point event featuring Ice Hockey Yukichi and exclusive rewards through March 2, 2026.
The insect exploration and collection game app Mushi Master! 3 has released a major update featuring renewed exploration mechanics and is hosting a renewal commemoration campaign.
The store pages for the upcoming novel game PATONEKO QUEST Ⅱ are now live on Nintendo eShop, Steam, and DLsite, ahead of its February 26, 2026 release.
Pre-orders have begun for the new Nintendo Switch title Peaceful Fishing Story, a charming fishing slow life game featuring pixel art graphics set to launch on February 26, 2026.
Netmarble's Seven Knights Re:BIRTH welcomes the legendary defensive character Radgrid, along with new PvP content and story events in its February 19 update.
The popular pachinko title SLOT Puella Magi Madoka Magica 2 is now available to play for free on the 777Real mobile app, bringing classic and modern machines to players anytime, anywhere.
Four commercial facilities around Kobe Municipal Subway Myodani Station join forces to host "SUMAQUEST," an interactive mystery-solving adventure where participants collect four treasures and discover a secret spell. The event runs from February 21 to April 5, 2026.
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan marks its 5th anniversary with limited-edition merchandise and food inspired by the iconic Super Star power-up item. The celebration runs from March 18, 2026, featuring colorful items and special experiences.
The popular 3D dungeon RPG brings back its Blade & Bastard collaboration with fresh content, introducing the new adventurer AINIKKI and an alternative style for Belkanan, running until March 25th, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on the TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian kicks off a special event featuring chocolate cafe staff outfits and a cumulative score ranking event starting February 19, 2026.
The mobile RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection introduces a new limited-time event featuring three new holy warrior characters, plus new gachas and challenges running through February 2026.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss officially launches on February 19, 2026, celebrating with generous rewards and an upcoming live stream event.
DMM GAMES launches a collaborative campaign featuring five titles from Creative Team Kumasan, including Girls Creation -Shojo Geijutsu Kitan-, with special events, collaboration characters, and bonus rewards running until March 5th.
The smartphone Texas Hold'em poker app m HOLD'EM announces the return of its collaboration with the popular pachinko and slot series Sengoku Otome, running from February 23 to March 15, 2026.
The popular mobile puzzle game based on the hit anime series introduces special Valentine-themed character costumes in a new limited-time gacha event.
Critical Hit Inc. launches pre-registration for MasterGame, a smartphone forum-type community app designed to help returning game players overcome the challenge of confusing game updates and stay engaged through player interaction and direct collaboration with game companies.
MIXI Corporation is launching a new Monster Strike experience store "Monspot in ZeroBase Shibuya" from March 20 to March 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences, and voice recordings by popular voice actors.
EXNOA LLC and KMS Inc.'s Muv-Luv Girls Garden launches the second half of its Muv-Luv Alternative collaboration event "STRANGERS II" with the addition of SSR character Mikoto Yoroi.
The popular rhythm and adventure game adds a new original song by Namiguru, along with in-game events and new character cards.
The new mobile casual game featuring mini characters of SM Entertainment artists begins official service on February 25, with pre-registration rewards available until February 23.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a new pickup gacha featuring Valentine's-themed characters in their mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
The mobile game Attack on Titan: Brave Order launches the second half of its 4th anniversary celebration, featuring new gacha characters, missions with exclusive costumes, and special boosts for players.
DMM GAMES celebrates Hinamatsuri with Tenshoku Maou, featuring the new character Hinamatsuri Annemarie and a special 500-day anniversary step-up gacha starting February 18th.
The otherworldly life RPG Angelic Link is hosting its 4.5th Anniversary event through March 19th, featuring daily free 10-pull gacha and limited edition characters.
DMM GAMES announces new limited-time characters and a special event for the intercept-style skill battle RPG Ayakashi Rumble!, featuring ★5 Rashaten and ★5 Momo, along with an exclusive equipment event running until February 27, 2026.
DMM GAMES fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives a major update on February 16, 2026, featuring the new one-month event Shinsou no Parallel Messiah - Lamenting Moon Princess, new gacha characters, and character quests.
Starting February 17th, DMM GAMES' "Legend Clover" introduces Valentine-themed characters Claudette and Anastasia in limited-time gachas, along with the "Normal Noble Valentine" event running until March 2nd.
DMM GAMES' Mugenrou to Nemurenu Chou features new in-game event Miwaku no Shokora Ranjerii and Valentine Gift Gacha Part3, along with limited-time Valentine Mini Story Sets.
Enish's popular restaurant management game Boku no Restaurant 2 begins a special collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring exclusive limited-time gacha items from February 11 to March 9, 2026.
The popular pachislot title Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2 is now available on the PC-based pachinko and pachislot online gaming service 777TOWN.net, bringing classic gameplay and new features to players.
A new mystery adventure game "Dark Auction" becomes available through Game-Maid, a unique service offering Steam activation codes bundled with collectible bromide prints at convenience stores.
Interior decoration event launches with new character Unikko debut! Isekai Kitchen's preserved food-themed event "Save As Preserved Food" is now underway, featuring event-exclusive interior designs and a pickup gacha with new 3-star chef Unikko.
Jump+ Jumble Rush welcomes two new series with limited-time events, introduces new characters, and announces a half-anniversary celebration starting in March 2026.
Morimirai Inc. launches a special NINJA DAY campaign in their smartphone RPG "Juninden - Animal Ninja Battle," featuring quizzes, repost campaigns, and exclusive in-game rewards running through February 28.
The Monster Hunter fan festival scheduled for February 22 will feature live stage events, web streaming, and special content at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The event includes game updates, developer appearances, and the Hunting King Championship finals.
Good Smile Company opens the Steam store for the visual novel game Valkyrie Tune Mechanized Ai and begins shipping the first PLAMATEA plastic models Lisa Caster and Iris Bruckner.
Limited collaboration products featuring SPAM® and exclusive T-shirts are now on sale at Okinawa Hormel's online shop and Lawson Okinawa stores.
CRAVE SAGA marks its 3rd anniversary with a massive celebration featuring up to 200 free gacha pulls with SSR guarantees, a new main story chapter, popularity voting, special packs, and multiple limited-time campaigns running until March 5th.
Hashy-Topin Co., Ltd. launches pre-orders for the new Legends of Akedo Powerstorm series on February 14, 2026. Customers purchasing through the official online store can receive exclusive can badge sets based on order amount, with three bonus tiers available.
The mobile game Browser Sangokushi Ten has introduced a new 5-star character Han Dang in a limited-time gacha event, along with special value packs for players.
The popular mobile action game Datsugoku Gokko launches an exciting collaboration with the beloved otter fairy Chiitan☆, featuring exclusive skins, accessories, and in-game missions running until March 27, 2026.
EXNOA LLC and TECHCROSS have announced the February 19th release date for Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG. The game features an early gameplay showcase on Wasyagana TV and a special pre-registration campaign offering rewards for sister titles.
HoYoverse space fantasy RPG Honkai Star Rail has launched Ver.4.0 on February 13th, introducing the new world Planarcadia, limited 5-star character Yao Guang voiced by Kana Hanazawa, and special login rewards including 20 free pulls and a limited 5-star character selection.
GungHo Online Entertainment announces that Ragnarok Online 3, the latest installment in the beloved MMORPG series, will be available in Japan for smartphones and PC.
Marvelous Inc. has launched the Windows/Mac version of Browser Sangokushi Ten on DMM GAMES platform, complete with special campaigns and rewards for players.
Arc System Works has launched preorders for the top-down gun action adventure DAMON and BABY, featuring a Deluxe Edition release on March 26, 2026, and a Steam early access demo starting February 20.
DMM GAMES has released Fleur Days, a new life support game for women, on February 12th, 2026. Collaboration details with popular titles including A3!, Starry☆Sky, Ikemen Sengoku, and Mugenlou to Nemurenu Chou have been announced.
Orphans Order, the turn-based command battle RPG, launches its 5th anniversary celebration with special campaigns, limited characters, and exclusive bonuses.
The popular mobile strategy game Dr. STONE Battle Craft launches its second revival event, offering players the chance to earn exclusive SSR characters and rewards through February 24.
SEGA's new mobile RPG Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle kicks off its first-ever story event, featuring the Yoshiwara in Flames Arc with exclusive character pickups and special collaboration with the theatrical release.
CyberStep has released the music video for "I'll never say never," the theme song of the novel game 'Houkago .LIVE -Tasogare no Kagami-' performed by the three lead voice actresses.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT unveils new character costumes for Samael and Frigg, introduces Eris as a playable character, and updates the Premium Pass with exclusive rewards.
Quiz RPG The World of Mystic Wiz launches its Valentine's Day event St.Valentine 2026 starting February 13, 2026, featuring new characters voiced by popular voice actors including Ruriko Aoki, Kaori Ishihara, Kaori Sadohara, and Saori Ohnishi.
Netmarble has announced the official worldwide launch date for their new open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The game will launch on all platforms on March 24, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Steam versions becoming available earlier on March 17, 2026.
The mobile cooking game Usamaru Kitchen launches a late February limited stage featuring new costumes, including "Oyasumi Maru" and "Safety First!" Themed login bonuses and seasonal ingredients also arrive.
COLOPL Inc. announces a new Valentine's Day-themed event in their smartphone 3D action RPG, featuring idol versions of Iksia, Noah, and Cure with special binaural audio content.
Yoro no Taki Co., Ltd. is holding a collaboration campaign with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties at selected Yoro no Taki and Ikkenme Sakaba locations from February 12 to February 25, 2026. The restaurants will offer various themed menu items, and customers who order a collaboration menu item will receive a collaboration sticker. Additionally, a W Follow & Repost campaign on X will be held from February 12 to February 18, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series features special gacha events and a cumulative score ranking event running through mid-February 2026.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss will officially launch on February 19, 2026. To celebrate the release, the game is offering 4x appearance rates for the highest rarity ★3 characters in the pre-registration gacha, plus 5 additional daily gacha pulls.
Marvelous Inc. announces the addition of Main Quest Next Generation Adventure Chapter 8 "Conspiracy of Great Polynea" to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on February 9, 2026, alongside new gacha events and Valentine's Day campaigns.
The popular turn-based RPG Orphans Order celebrates its 5th anniversary with a special livestream event featuring voice actors, original scenario writer Okada Shinichi, and exciting campaign announcements on February 10th.
The mobile game Dr.STONE Battle Craft is hosting a limited-time event where players can collect exclusive items and earn SSR guaranteed tickets by completing event stages featuring Taiju Oki.
A new collaboration between game streamer Hyoutarou and Village Vanguard brings festival-themed merchandise featuring exclusive, original artwork to fans.
Japan Trading Card Center is hosting a limited-time Valentine event where users can win luxury prizes including PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with total prizes reaching up to 10 million yen based on community participation.
The globally popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace kicks off a special event featuring new limited 5-star memories, exclusive costumes, and rewards including 10 wish tickets.
UHA Mikakuto launches a limited-edition Ninja Meshi gummy collaboration with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Dark Ties game series, featuring two package designs and Staminan Spark-inspired flavor. Available at Don Quijote and select stores starting February 9, 2026.
The premium package 'Yours-Only Box' for the ASMR-equipped novel game Rica Mode, which sold out in just 15 minutes, is now accepting additional pre-orders starting February 9, 2026.
The multiplayer flag-capture battle game Jelly Troops has launched a major update introducing Spectator Mode and AI Battle features. A digital soundtrack is also now available, with a limited-time 30% discount running on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
ThreeZero's MDLX Zero articulated figure from the Mega Man X series is now accepting pre-orders at AmiAmi. Standing approximately 12.5cm tall with 36 points of articulation, the figure includes Zero Buster and Z-Saber accessories.
DMM GAMES announces that their upcoming tower defense game "Jashin Senki Rlyeh Shoujotai -Cthulhu Mythos TD-" has surpassed 100,000 pre-registrations, with the pre-registration gacha reaching 1 million total spins.
Konami Arcade Games announces a collaboration between pop'n music High☆Cheers!! and Ensemble Stars!! Music, featuring songs from Valkyrie, Ra*bits, Switch, and Knights starting February 9th.
The Nintendo Switch Online exclusive Issei Trial event offers members unlimited play of Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin from February 6 to February 12, 2026. Save data can be transferred to the full version.
From February 13 to May 6, 2026, Osaka Metro and Monster Hunter collaborate to bring an audio AR quest experience to subway stations across Osaka. Explore the city while completing digital quests featuring Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Stories 3.
DAN's sixth T-shirt collection features designs based on the original 1997 Medabots game packages from Imagineer. The Kabuto and Kuwagata versions will be available for pre-order through February 28.
To celebrate the demo release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launching March 13th, a special campaign is giving away limited-edition gold amiibo figures.
Sammy Networks launches a mobile version of the popular Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2 pachislot machine on 777Real, accompanied by TV commercials and a Quo Card campaign.
Square Enix has launched the SQUARE ENIX FEBRUARY SALE, featuring PARANORMASIGHT The Seven Mysteries of Honjo at a coin price, along with major discounts on popular download titles including the HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III and CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION.
CRAVE SAGA introduces a new Twelve Saints Raid event featuring Hasanaak ULTRA difficulty, special gacha, limited-time packs, and a collaboration mission with XXL Otokodamashii Nichome.
Disney Pixel RPG launches a special Monsters, Inc. event featuring new characters and campaign rewards running until February 18th.
EXNOA, the operator of DMM GAMES, announces new in-game events for "The Dream Tower and the Sleepless Butterfly," including the "New Costume Showcase Event Part 2" story event and two limited-time gachas running through February and March 2025.
G-MODE Corporation releases Flash Motor Karen, a strategic puzzle game featuring fantasy illustrations and a sci-fi storyline, on Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 5th. The game offers over 100 stages with a 10% launch sale.
SEGA has launched the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle on February 4th, 2026, featuring the full Gintama experience in a command battle game.
Gyutan Sakaba Tanto, known for its all-you-can-eat beef tongue for ¥550, relaunches as an experiential dining venue where guests can enjoy Murder Mystery games while dining and drinking in Kameido.
SAT-BOX Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for the competitive puzzle game 'BLOCLASH' on the Nintendo eShop, featuring refined visuals, deep strategy, and online multiplayer battles.
Party Boxx, the popular party game app, has reached 150,000 total downloads. In response to user demand, a new game pack called 'Minato Ward Pack' has been released in January 2026.
The popular puzzle RPG celebrates Puyo Day 2026 with the first wave of commemorative campaigns, featuring new characters Circus Magicians Arle & Carbuncle and Darkness Issen in a special gacha event.
EXNOA LLC is running a collaboration campaign between Slayers and Millennium War Aigis on DMM GAMES starting after the maintenance on February 5th.
A new occupation-themed skin pack featuring seven detailed HD character designs launches on the Minecraft Marketplace, bringing fresh style to survival gameplay.
SEGA has released a mini album CD featuring six new vocal tracks from Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties on February 4, 2026.
Konami Digital Entertainment launches the 4th anniversary celebration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, featuring login bonuses including an alternate art Royal Finish Dark Magician card, 1,000 gems, and new illustration cards for I:P Mascarena and S:P Little Knight making their OCG debut.
Tenshoku Maou kicks off its Valentine's Day campaign on February 4th, featuring login bonuses with 1,000 Dragon Stones, the new lightning-attribute character Valentine Sera, and a revamped Abyss Coliseum with Ranked Match mode.
EXNOA LLC's DMM GAMES has launched pre-registration for Evil God Chronicle R'lyeh Girl Squad - Cthulhu Mythos TD on February 2, featuring battles alongside Vise with tentacles and evil god powers.
Amiami is now offering the Starlight Mug and Starlight Cushion Cover from Final Fantasy XIV. These items recreate the special Starlight Festival mug and feature Gridania art in high-quality gobelin weaving.
Kakao Games has started global pre-registration for "SMiniz," a new casual puzzle game featuring characters inspired by SM Entertainment artists. The game is scheduled to launch in Q1 2026.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage will publish a comprehensive guidebook for Mario Kart World on April 2, 2026. The 416-page guide features detailed course strategies, collection info, and driving techniques for both competitive play and completionists.
EXNOA LLC announces the addition of new Jewel Princess Emerald Cat's Eye (Shadow Star) to the 3D idle RPG 'Jewel Princess Reincarnation' starting February 1st, 2026. A new Jewel Princess pickup Jewel Tales event is also underway.
From February 3rd, DMM GAMES' Legeclo: Legend Clover launches a collaboration with Marshmallow All the Way Home, featuring limited-edition characters Asaka Ushio and Kasukabe Kanon. The event includes a free 10-pull gacha daily for up to 50 pulls, special collaboration gacha, and a story event Memorable Sweets for Everyone.
The pre-registration gacha for Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG by DMM GAMES and TECHCROSS, has surpassed 20 million total spins. Players will receive 20 gacha tickets at service launch, with doubled ★3 character rates and increased House Coin rewards during the ongoing campaign.
HoYoverse launches new character event wishes in Genshin Impact, featuring 5-star Zibai (voiced by Misato Fukuen) and 4-star Illuga (voiced by Shuichiro Umeda), along with limited-time events and themed activities through February 24.
Konami Arcade Games launches a collaboration event featuring Hatsune Miku in Sound Voltex Nabla and Polaris Chord, introducing new songs by popular Vocaloid producers and exclusive in-game items.
MiraiMira releases a stunning 1/6 scale figure of Marian from Snowbreak: Containment Zone. Pre-orders now open at AmiAmi, with release scheduled for October 2026.
From January 26 to March 1, 2026, Aloha Table restaurants across Japan are serving special menu items inspired by Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties. The collaboration features dishes that appear in the game, including SPAM-topped hamburgers and curry, plus an exclusive SNS campaign with prizes.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian introduces special gacha featuring Masha and Sayaka in chocolate cafe staff outfits, plus a cumulative score ranking event starting February 3rd.
The popular fantasy RPG Flower Knight Girl receives a major update on February 2, 2026, introducing the new event The Divine Tree Shines Brilliantly and new characters.
Five titles from DMM GAMES' Creative Team Kumasan are hosting a joint campaign from February 2nd to February 16th, featuring collaboration events, relay missions, and special rewards.
The popular puzzle game SUMI SUMI Matching Puzzle marks its 8th anniversary with exclusive events, featuring the highest-scoring characters in series history and fan-voted new character campaigns.
DMM GAMES announces a joint campaign for five popular titles from Creative Team Kumasan, featuring new collaboration characters, mini scenarios, and special missions from February 2 to April 20, 2026.
Infold Games has released the Ver2.2 "Chromatic Beings Everbright" major update for the open-world RPG Infinity Nikki on January 30. The hidden wonder realm of Linlang is now open for the first time, featuring new ☆5 set outfits and content themed around "Mahjong" and "Hot Pot."
The mobile game SD Gundam G Generation Eternal is distributing 1,000 diamonds to all players to celebrate the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. Special events and pickup gachas are also underway.
The browser game So I'm a Spider, So What? Ruler of the Labyrinth will host a limited-time collaboration event with the anime KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! featuring popular characters.
The latest episode of BanG Dream! TV LIVE 2026 reveals exciting updates for BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!, including new gacha banners featuring limited characters, a collaboration with Arknights, and details about the 7th Garupa Cup tournament.
Marvelous Inc. announces a new limited-time event "Birth of the Battle Empress Dark Hera" has been added to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, featuring new characters Dark Hera and Bakutoroma Omega. A damage challenge event and new gacha also begin.
HIKE Inc. created illustrations for the Blue Archive music video celebrating the game's 5th anniversary. The music video for "Yearned-for Days" premiered at the live event "Blue Archi Fes! ~Go! Go!! Sensei♪~" and is now available on the official Blue Archive YouTube channel as of January 21st.
Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan - welcomes new artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir with a free ★3 style for all players, plus the limited-time Unhappy Painter event running until February 12th, 2026.
HONEY∞PARADE GAMES announced the second collaboration between Dolphin Wave and Atelier Ryza Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, launching on January 30th with new gacha featuring Claudia, scenario events, tournaments, and login bonuses.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT welcomes Byatis and Shamash in stunning new costumes. The update also includes refreshed Premium Pass benefits featuring exclusive skins and memorial illustrations.
LINE Yahoo Corporation announces a new collaboration event between the defense battle game LINE Rangers and the anime Record of Ragnarok III, featuring exclusive Rangers and special in-game content.
Public voting has started for the Mega Man: Dual Override Boss Character Design Contest. Choose from 20 nominated designs to help select 6 winners, with the top design becoming an in-game boss!
Aeruta, a hybrid action RPG combining dungeon exploration and bakery management, has won the Best Visual Art Award at Taipei Game Show 2026. The game's charming Japanese anime-inspired art style and memorable character designs earned high praise from the judges.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, kicks off a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company & Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story film, starting January 30, 2025.
HoYoverse announces the start of Ver.3.8 Phase 3 for space fantasy RPG Honkai Star Rail, featuring limited 5-star characters Aglaea and Sunday in rerun Event Warps. New in-game events also begin during this phase.
CAPCOM Store announces new Palico merchandise from Monster Hunter Wilds to celebrate Cat Day on February 22nd, featuring mascots, tote bags, stickers, and more.
Bandai Namco Experience announces a special campaign running from February 13 to March 22, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities and online crane game service, featuring exclusive prizes and bonuses to celebrate the movie release.
The popular puzzle game app Snoopy Drops is hosting a Valentine Present Campaign with chances to win exclusive Snoopy merchandise and in-game items for over 20,000 participants.
The RPG game Detarikiz: Tokubetsu Boueikyoku Taiin no Nichijo introduces new member Minato Moegi. To celebrate, a campaign offering a total of 1000 gems and a 10-pull gacha ticket is underway.
IGG announces that Doomsday Last Survivors has surpassed 100 million player shelters worldwide and launches a special gift code distribution and gold bonus campaign to celebrate this milestone.
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of DREAM C CLUB ZERO, new merchandise featuring host girls from the DREAM C CLUB series is being released by Nijigen Cospa, including acrylic keychains and pass cases.
The popular dress-up game Love Nikki-Dress Up Queen!, which has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide, will host a collaboration event with illustrator Aki Akane starting January 27th. Exclusive collaboration set outfits White Moon Skeleton and Black Night Source will be available.
Nalkonal LLC has officially launched the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again! on January 28, 2026, featuring an action puzzle adventure with mini versions of beloved characters.
Ragnarok M Eternal Love kicks off a new seasonal event featuring daily login bonuses, enchantment materials, and Valentine-themed equipment spanning three periods from January 27 to February 28, 2026.
Nippon Columbia will showcase two titles at Nintendo of Taiwan Co., Ltd.'s booth during Taipei Game Show 2026. Visitors can try both Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island! and the upcoming Bang! Bang! Bandits Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG where four time periods intersect, has added new characters Lily and Koharu to its pre-registration gacha. A My House screenshot campaign is also underway with original playmats up for grabs.
New character goods for the classic shooting game series TriggerHeart Exelica are coming in May 2026. The collection includes desk mats, cushion covers, die-cut stickers, and trading can badges.
The arcade game THE IDOLM@STER TOURS announces its 4th major update featuring Ranko Kanzaki from CINDERELLA GIRLS and Mizuki Makabe from MILLION LIVE!, along with new songs, 93 original cards, and special SP Parallel cards.
SEGA announces the release of 12th anniversary merchandise for Puyo Puyo!! Quest, featuring characters from the popularity poll. Pre-orders open today.
Asobiholic Co., Ltd. has announced the upcoming release of a demo version for their free-to-play sandbox MMO 'Neden', featuring early access to the Deathmatch Mode.
The mobile card RPG Eve of Oblivion celebrates its half-anniversary with special campaigns, new awakened forms, and a major Ver1.5 update featuring refreshed daily content and new PvP modes starting February 5, 2026.
The latest installment of the Himitsu no AiPri arcade game launches on February 5, 2026, featuring new Princess Buzrium Change transformation and special collaboration cards.
G.O.P Inc. has released District 13 Part 5 of the main story in the strategic RPG Last Origin, along with a new mermaid-inspired skin for the battle unit Emily.
Nalkonal LLC announces the official service start date for the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro Futtobi Puzzle no Dan Again on January 28, 2026, with release commemoration campaigns.
Konami Digital Entertainment's PROJECT ZIRCON has begun trial version game development after reaching 20,000 X followers. Participate in game creation via Discord and meet the newly selected official VTuber, Rune Salois.
Popular characters including Natsuki Subaru and Emilia make their debut in the puzzle RPG, featuring special dungeons, exclusive items, and a giveaway campaign for 1,000 players.
The popular Chiikawa smartphone app announces its participation in the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival, featuring a snow sculpture, special in-app campaigns, and exclusive on-site novelties for visitors.
FIVECROSS Corporation has launched a limited-time event in the 3D basketball game Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals featuring the new character Shogo Haizaki (SF).
The second phase of MapleStory's winter update "ASSEMBLE" launches, featuring job revamps for Hayato and Kanna, a new event, and powerful Ascent Skills.
UNCHAIN Inc. announces the official release of Mousou Shojo, a viewer-participation game featuring the THIRD system that allows viewers to directly intervene in live streams, launching on February 8th with free beta access starting today.
Commseed Corporation has released the pachinko machine app P Sengoku Otome 7: The End of Sekigahara on the social game Guri Pachi, making it available to all users for free starting January 22nd at 12:00 PM.
Bushiroad releases The Quintessential Quintuplets Card Game Booster Pack Vol.5 Progressing Daily Life and Victory Prayer Decks (5 types) marking the start of the game's 2nd Season with exclusive cards and original artwork.
Wakatsuru Shuzo releases a single cask whiskey featuring Liu Bei design from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake collaboration series, with 292 bottles available.
lf, a Utsunomiya-based company, released the izakaya card game ENTERtei in December 2025. The game features collaboration with 43 sake breweries, wineries, and breweries across Tochigi Prefecture, offering a new way to experience local sake culture through entertainment.
From January 30 to May 11, 2026, SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium will host a special collaboration with Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
DMM Online Crane Game launches original merchandise for SHIGA BEAT CRUISIN' Vol.3 performers SHOW-WA and MATSURI, including exclusive fan events at the live venue.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen kicks off a Setsubun-themed interior event featuring new costume Raui (Setsubun) and limited-edition decorations.
Prime 1 Studio's Real Elite Masterline unveils a stunning 1/4 scale statue of Mai Shiranui from THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98. Pre-orders start January 20, with release scheduled for May to August 2027.
DMM GAMES announces a snow campaign for Tenshoku Maou featuring login bonuses totaling 10,900 Dragon Stones, new wind attribute attacker Kazamaki Shigure with consecutive attack skills, and the Dark Series equipment set.
The smartphone puzzle game based on the TV anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a New Year Pickup Gacha featuring characters in festive kimono attire from January 19, 2026.
The popular romance game Bakumatsu Ishin Amakakeru Koi marks its 5th anniversary on January 19, featuring special in-game events, exclusive items, and commemorative campaigns themed around "Weaving an Everlasting Love with You."
PONOS Corporation has launched the new mobile puzzle game Puzzle Harvest! Cat Village for iOS and Android, featuring adorable characters from The Battle Cats.
The popular mobile game LINE GUNDAM WARS marks its 9.5th anniversary with special campaigns, new Joker MS units, and exclusive rewards for players.
SEGA announces the start of the Puyo Puyo series' 35th anniversary "Dairensha!" project, unveiling commemorative key visuals, logos, theme art, and a teaser website with exciting new initiatives planned throughout the year.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a revival ranking event in Dr. STONE Battle Craft, featuring exclusive SSR character rewards and special login bonuses running until January 27th.
The 46th episode of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV will stream on January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM, featuring gameplay from the upcoming Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties and revealing behind-the-scenes stories from Yakuza 5.
PONOS Corporation has launched a limited-time "Beginner Support Campaign" event in the mobile game app The Battle Cats starting January 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
A new fantasy RPG Bug Three Kingdoms launched on January 14th for iOS and Android, featuring Three Kingdoms warlords reimagined as adorable insects. Players can enjoy up to 3,000 consecutive gacha pulls and exclusive Japanese launch rewards.
MIXI announces the second collaboration between TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Monster Strike, starting January 17, 2026. New character pairs including Frieren & Himmel, Frieren & Fern, and Fern & Stark join the limited-time gacha, with collaboration quests featuring Viabel, Übel, Denken, and more.
The popular Kamen Rider arcade card game continues its success with the third volume of its comprehensive card encyclopedia, featuring over 400 cards including the latest Kamen Rider Zetts designs, released January 16, 2026.
KAMIHIME PROJECT announces new costume releases for Djehuty and Proserpina, alongside a special New Year campaign featuring daily roulette gacha with up to 100 free draws.
Lineage M introduces three exciting winter events including Winter Fishing where players can catch White Rubina fish for limited collections, Winter Camp Kitchen featuring exclusive event nicknames, and Blood Pledge Gratitude with tripled rewards.
The new co-op event Everyone's Secret Exploration Wind-Scented Flower is now available in Monster Hunter Puzzles Felyne Isles for iOS and Android. Players can explore secret locations with friends using pickaxes earned from quest clears.
A new Monster Strike event featuring survival battles, stage performances, and interactive challenges will be held at ATC Hall on February 11, 2026.
Ragnarok Online kicks off a special campaign where players can get Ultimate Refining Tickets and bonus items by purchasing from the Ragnarok Net Store.
Netmarble released a major update for Solo Leveling: ARISE on January 15th, introducing new SSR hunter Cyan Hararut (Igris), new story content, and a fresh PvP event.
The popular pachislot machine Smart Pachislot BAKEMONOGATARI arrives on PC gaming platform 777TOWN.net, recreating the series' unique gameplay and evolved Happy Time system.
Bushiroad announces details for Card Game Festival 2026, taking place May 3-4, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, featuring major TCG exhibitors and live performances.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen launches a new pickup gacha featuring ★3 Buna (Adventurer) with increased appearance rates, running from January 14 to 27.
The popular social game Mysterious Forest Bakery marks its 15th anniversary on the GREE platform with a special memorial event featuring limited-edition Galaxy recipes and exclusive anniversary bonuses.
Konami Digital Entertainment announces a new mobile game in the Pawapuro series, set in a fantasy world of swords and magic. Pre-registration is now available for the spring 2026 release.
The mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops is hosting a special collaboration event with Towel Museum in Imabari, Ehime, featuring designs from the PEANUTS 75th anniversary exhibition "SNOOPY Hug Your Happiness."
The puzzle game Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ launches its winter update featuring SNOW MIKU SKYTOWN-themed paid DLC and special costumes, along with free updates including new puzzles and an assist-free challenge mode.
Colopl announces the Half-Anniversary event "ZERO:PROLOGUE" for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, featuring new playable characters and special campaigns running through February 13, 2026.
IGNITION M has released its latest mobile game "Animal Mafia," a chaotic survivor action RPG featuring adorable animals in wild combat, now available worldwide on iOS and Android platforms.
Marvelous Inc. announces the full release of main quest Chapter 22 in Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, introducing new characters and limited-time events.
Bridge Corporation's online lottery service Kujitomo will begin selling Evil Prince and the Puppet original goods starting January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM, featuring 32 exclusive items including A4 memorial art and mugs.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation announces the second revival collaboration event with Girls Symphony Ec, featuring new styles, pickup gacha, and exclusive event rewards. The event runs from January 13th to January 24th, 2026.
Altplus Co., Ltd. announces the addition of new awakened form character Miryam to their mobile card RPG Eve of Oblivion, along with a new awakened form event starting January 8 (Thursday) at 6:00 PM.
Taito Corporation announces the first-ever crane game prize figures from Final Fantasy Tactics series, featuring beloved characters including Ramza, Delita, Agrias, and Chocobos. The miniature figure collection will debut at amusement facilities across Japan starting January 2026.
The popular Texas Hold'em poker app m HOLD'EM brings back its collaboration with TV anime HIGH CARD, featuring returning and new character costumes, plus exclusive in-game items.
KONAMI Arcade Games announces a collaboration between their arcade card game Monster Retsuden ORECA BATTLE 2 and the popular anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End, starting January 15, 2026.
PONOS Corporation has launched the limited-time 2026 New Year Gacha in The Battle Cats, featuring representative characters from various gacha series along with numerous secret characters.
Station Memories! and Station Memo! Our Rails original goods will be available for limited-time sale at Tokyo Station Ichibangai Tokyo Character Street from January 30 to February 12, 2026.
SEGA has released the third paid DLC for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds featuring PAC-MAN characters, a collaboration course, and an in-game festival event starting January 9.
NC Japan announces two special New Year events for The Tower of AION starting January 7, 2026, featuring special missions and monster hunting campaigns with valuable rewards.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations and GraffArt with a Cat Day theme will be available from February 21, 2026 at eeo Store Ikebukuro. Online orders start January 7, 2026.
The popular smartphone game app Break My Case is teaming up with ZOZOTOWN for an exclusive collaboration. Limited-edition collaboration items will be available for pre-order exclusively on ZOZOTOWN starting January 9th, and an in-app event featuring original story content will run from January 9th to 25th.
Square Enix has announced the release of new Dragon Quest merchandise perfect for Valentine's Day. The lineup includes 6 items featuring adorable Slime chocolates in drawstring bags and gift tins, plus popular Slime Sablé keychains.
FamilyMart will release the second edition of the Minecraft-themed Furyu Kuji lottery on January 17th, featuring 12 types of plush mascots with attachable belts, making them perfect companions for bags and backpacks.
The long-awaited 1/7 scale figure of Mast, the Nikke who dreams of the sea from GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, is now available for pre-order with an exclusive A2 clear poster at AmiAmi.
Eiko Corporation announces the third series of HOSEIROMAN plush toys featuring Granblue Fantasy characters Sis and Nehan, available for pre-order on their official e-commerce site Eikoretto through February 15, 2026.
HoYoverse's space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail kicks off Ver.3.8 Phase 2 today with the return of limited 5-star characters Fugue and Lingsha in revival warp events, plus new in-game events for players to enjoy.
Mobile Factory announces the opening of Station Memories! Official Web Shop, offering better value on in-game currency purchases with bonus items starting January 21, 2026.
Colopl has launched the "White Cat New Year's Dream Fair 2026" featuring exclusive merchandise with original festive illustrations from the popular mobile action RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S.
Marvelous Inc. has launched the 2025 Boss Challenge "Holy Demonic Festival" event in the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection. New characters Super Zeus and Yamato Bakushin are now available through special gacha events.
A large-scale Identity V collaboration campaign will be held at 40 bathing facilities across Japan from January 23 to February 28, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and limited novelties.
ZLONGAME announced a collaboration between the popular simulation RPG Langrisser Mobile and the hit TV anime Fairy Tail, featuring iconic characters Natsu, Lucy, and Erza in exclusive collaboration events.
The latest Muv-Luv game, Muv-Luv Girls Garden, launches its New Year event featuring a new SSR Chiyuru Tsukigase character with special costume and abilities.
NetEase Games and ZhuRong Studio have announced the release of the New Year version update for the open-world MMORPG Sword of Justice, starting January 1, 2026.
EGGRYPTO, a popular NFT game developed by Kyuzan and GameWith, is hosting various exciting campaigns from December 26, 2025, including free 5-star guaranteed gacha, new monster releases, and special events.
Cygames launches a nostalgic new commercial for Uma Musume featuring free-spirited characters racing along coastal roads with Mt. Fuji in view, recreating the iconic opening of The Unfettered Shogun II.
The mobile game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party introduces cheerleader costumes for seven characters starting December 25, 2025, alongside a high score ranking event and Marsha's birthday celebration campaign.
Bauhutte's gaming furniture brand has expanded its Winter Gaming Fortress Sale to include the latest DAMEGI wearable blanket series and other warm gaming furniture at special prices.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched the "Lucky Lottery Campaign" where players can win prizes including up to 54,900 Holy Stones, along with luxurious New Year campaigns offering up to 228 free gacha pulls in their shooting game app Gothic wa Mahou Otome ~Sassato Keiyaku Shinasai!~.
The official game app for Strawberry Prince, Sutopuri With!!, announces a second limited-time collaboration event with Sanrio Characters featuring special gachas, login bonuses, and original story content.
The Capcom Creation exhibition showcasing the game creator's craftsmanship from its origins to cutting-edge technology is now open at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, about a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Station's Yaesu Central Exit. Following successful runs in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tottori, the Tokyo venue features new additions including over 200 rough sketch displays, exclusive merchandise, and themed cafe collaborations.
The latest smartphone game based on the popular delinquent manga series Crows and Worst has officially launched, featuring character training simulation gameplay and cross-generation team battles.
The 40th anniversary commemorative collection for Valkyrie no Bōken includes comprehensive series documentation, a 4-disc soundtrack, and exclusive original artwork by Hiroshi Fuji. Pre-orders close on January 13 (Tuesday) at 11:59 PM.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series launches a special Santa-themed pickup gacha featuring seven characters in festive costumes, along with a countdown login bonus campaign offering tickets for the 2025 All-Stars gacha.
KONAMI releases Combine Me!, a mobile block puzzle game featuring action and logic modes, 700+ puzzles, and collectible pixel art characters. Free-to-play with in-app purchases on iOS and Android.
The visual novel game KANADE is celebrating its Nintendo Switch download release with a 20% off sale until January 31, 2026. The PC package version has also launched, with limited special editions featuring exclusive merchandise and bonus content.
Monster Hunter Festa '26, the ultimate gathering for Monster Hunter fans nationwide, will feature exclusive visitor benefits, special merchandise, impressive life-size installations, and exciting content. The event will be held on February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
The second edition of SEGA Lucky Draw Online celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Like a Dragon" is now available, featuring fashion items inspired by the series including iconic shirts, sarashi neck warmers, and various daily accessories.
Maecy's popular 2013 pachislot machine Slot Puella Magi Madoka Magica launches on the SloPachi Spirit virtual hall app, featuring faithful recreation of the original machine with virtual hall exclusive features.
RAGE, Japan's largest esports event brand, will broadcast the official Apex Legends tournament Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship in Japanese starting January 15, 2026. The tournament will be held at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo, Hokkaido, with 11 corporate sponsors supporting the broadcast.
A new 1/7 scale figure of Daydream Bunny Morphea from the popular mobile game BrownDust2 is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, scheduled for release in October 2026.
GiGO POKER Shinjuku and Roppongi host the second collaboration event with the battle royale online poker game Poker Chase, featuring exclusive tournaments, original merchandise, and a special offline event weekend.
The first official puzzle game for the TV anime Oshi no Ko has opened its app store pages and launched pre-registration. A campaign offering prizes up to 10,000 yen is also underway
Ragnarok Online launches its New Year 2026 event "Climb On!! Amatsu Progressive Shrine Visit" starting January 1st at Amatsu's Kouzan Mountain. Players can exchange items with the Year of the Horse deity, enjoy seasonal foods like mochi and ozouni, and participate in the New Year's Eve Mochi Pounding event.
A comprehensive visual collection for Sora no Kiseki the 1st is set to release on February 10, 2026, featuring package artwork, character designs, and complete Active Voice transcripts. An exclusive ebten edition with special bonuses will also be available.
DMM GAMES announces a major update for the fantasy RPG 'FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL' on December 22, featuring a new event 'Race Through the Sky for the New Year' with new characters Suzuna (New Year) and Hakobera (New Year).
A new leisure sheet featuring the East and West Japan maps from Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru is now available. The double-sided design measures 1030mm × 1456mm, perfect for families and friends to enjoy while playing the game and discovering their local stations.
SNK Corporation announces a massive 67% OFF Winter Sale on FATAL FURY City of the Wolves SPECIAL EDITION across all platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. The sale offers the game with Season Pass 1 featuring guest fighters Ken and Chun-Li from Street Fighter series at just 2,613 yen until early January 2026.
Nippon Columbia has released the latest installment in the Sumikko Communication game series for Nintendo Switch, where players can build and develop their own island with beloved Sumikko characters.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 game Poco a Pokémon are now available at GEO stores with an exclusive Acrylic Diorama featuring Ditto in human form alongside Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
A special collaboration event celebrating popular gaming YouTuber group Dozle Company's 5th anniversary runs from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at Tokyo Dome City, featuring puzzle-solving attractions, exclusive merchandise, and themed food menus.
Enish announces the launch of the "Harvest Festival Second Half Gacha" featuring Twilight Hour versions of Mikasa Ackerman and Louise in the Attack on Titan Brave Order mobile game, running from October 30 to November 18, 2025.
Konami Arcade Games has announced the development of a card action arcade game based on the popular anime series Demon Slayer. The game will be showcased at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2025 in November.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring the globally popular game Identity V and Sanrio Characters is coming to Hakata Marui's 7th floor from October 25 to November 9, 2025.
A major trading card game festival featuring ONE PIECE, Dragon Ball, Gundam, and other popular TCG titles will take place across multiple venues in Tokyo's Ariake district from March 20-22, 2026.
GAAAT's first PAC-MAN art exhibition in Kyoto opens October 15th at Gallery An, featuring exclusive artworks blending the iconic game character with Japanese cultural elements.
Bathclin's "Nihon no Meiyu" (Japan's Famous Hot Springs) bath additive series launches a special collaboration with the beloved board game "Momotaro Dentetsu," featuring six famous hot spring locations from the game.
Konami Digital Entertainment has launched a special collaboration between the eFootball™ series and Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, featuring exclusive Neymar items and special campaign events running from September 25 to October 23, 2025.
Four new officially licensed Pokémon accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 will go on sale nationwide starting October 16, 2025. The collection includes protective cases and card storage solutions featuring beloved Pokémon designs.
The highly anticipated Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra goes live on September 10th across multiple platforms including App Store, Google Play, PlayStation 5/4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Players can now enjoy cross-platform gameplay and save synchronization across different devices.
The Ghost Party version of the HORIPAD TURBO for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is now available, featuring a delightful party design with Gengar and Mimikyu and new features for enhanced gaming.
The popular "Nessie Cafe," featuring Apex Legends themes, returns to Tokyo's Ikebukuro with new "Cosplay Nessie" concept from October 3-26, 2025.
A unique burger shop inspired by Nintendo's "question mark blocks" has opened at Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, offering over 270,000 possible burger combinations with Japanese local ingredients.
AMUSEMENT EXPO 2025, Japan's premier arcade game festival, will return to Tokyo Big Sight on November 15, 2025. Experience the latest arcade games, crane games, and interactive attractions all in one place.
Popular battle royale game "Knives Out" announces a special collaboration with anime "KonoSuba" featuring exclusive character skins, special items, and campaign events from August 31 to September 20, 2025.