The wait is finally over. After years of silence in the West—leaving fans to wonder if we’d ever step foot back into ‘The World’—the .hack series has made its triumphant return. CyberConnect2 just blew the doors off the industry with the reveal of .hack//Zero, a project that is already sending shockwaves through the community.
This isn’t just a simple sequel; it’s being touted as a ‘hybrid project,’ and the mystery behind that label has my mind racing. I’ve personally been waiting for this moment for a long time, and I can’t wait to see how CC2 reinvents the digital frontier for a new generation. Are you ready to log back in?”
Today, January 25, 2026, the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri took over Makuhari Messe to wrap up the franchise’s massive 40th-anniversary celebrations.
If you don’t live in Japan or weren’t lucky enough to win the ticket lottery to be there in person, don’t worry—the Remixco team has the full scouter reading on every major announcement. From a brand-new game project to a legendary musical collaboration, here is what’s coming to the world of Dragon Ball.
The Big Reveal: Dragon Ball Game Project “AGE 1000”
The absolute showstopper of the event was the unveiling of a new title currently dubbed Project “AGE 1000”.
The Setting: Slated for a 2027 release, this game explores a new era set 216 years after the end of Dragon Ball Z.
Sparking! ZERO DLC & Gaming Updates
The hits kept coming for console players. If you thought the roster for Sparking! ZERO was already packed, think again.
Summer 2026 DLC: A major expansion is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Confirmed fighters include:
Super Saiyan Bardock
Super Android 17 (GT)
Great Demon King Piccolo
and more
The 40th Anniversary Special Video (feat. Hans Zimmer)
In one of the most unexpected crossovers in franchise history, a global special video was released today.
“It was truly a joy to be part of this special anniversary project… Drawing inspiration from Akira Toriyama’s incredible illustrations… making it an exciting and unforgettable experience.” — Hans Zimmer
The video, titled “Infinite Future,” features dynamic animation of Toriyama’s original manga covers and illustrations, all set to a sweeping orchestral score by the legendary Hans Zimmer. It’s a literal love letter to 40 years of Goku’s journey.
Here is the breakdown of the major anime projects and gaming news announced at the event
Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol (Moro Arc)
The moment fans have been waiting for since 2018 is finally here. Toei Animation officially confirmed that the “Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc” is in production.
The Scoop: This is the direct sequel to the Dragon Ball Super anime, adapting the high-stakes battle against the planet-eater, Moro.
The Teaser: A key visual was revealed showing Goku and Vegeta in their sleek Galactic Patrol uniforms. While a release date wasn’t set, the “Set for Production” status means the wait for the Moro arc is almost over.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (Enhanced Edition)
Coming Fall 2026, this isn’t just a rerun. This is a “reconstructed” TV anime project focusing on the Battle of Gods saga.
What’s New: It features improved animation, new cuts, and reshot scenes to align the power scaling more closely with modern lore.
The Beerus Factor: During the stage event, Beerus’s voice actor teased that this version emphasizes that Beerus is still a massive “moving goalpost” in power, capable of defeating Goku in a blink. It will also incorporate light manga elements and new notes left by Akira Toriyama.
The Genkidamatsuri wasn’t just a celebration of the past; it was a clear signal that the future of Dragon Ball is as bright! Between the mysterious AGE 1000 project and the continued support for Sparking! ZERO, we’re going to be busy for a long time.
Get ready to unleash the ultimate robot crossover! Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has just dropped a bombshell announcement: Super Robot Wars Y is blasting its way onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2025.
For fans of giant robots and tactical RPGs, this is the news you’ve been waiting for. The Super Robot Wars series, a beloved franchise with over 30 years of history, is returning with a brand new installment that promises to deliver even more epic battles and inter-anime clashes.
What is Super Robot Wars Y?
Super Robot Wars Y is a grid-based tactical combat RPG where iconic mecha and pilots from various anime universes collide. Players will strategically position their units and command them in thrilling battles against formidable foes. The game emphasizes strategic thinking, unit customization, and pilot development.
A Crossover Dream Come True
The announcement trailer showcases the sheer scale and intensity of the battles. Expect to see units and characters from a diverse range of series, including:
COMBATTLER V
Aura Battler Dunbine
Mobile Fighter G Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury Season 1
Majestic Prince
Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre
Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection
Getter Robot Arc
And many more!
This eclectic mix of mecha and pilots ensures a rich and engaging experience, allowing players to witness dream matchups and forge their own ultimate robot army.
Strategic Depth and Customization
Super Robot Wars Y will challenge players to think strategically, utilizing the terrain and unit abilities to their advantage. Earned credits and resources will allow you to upgrade your mechs and train your pilots, making them more powerful and capable of facing increasingly difficult challenges.
A Lore-Rich Journey
Beyond the intense battles, Super Robot Wars Y promises a captivating narrative that weaves together the stories of the featured anime series. Prepare to embark on a lore-rich journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected alliances.
Get Ready to Rumble!
With its impressive roster of mecha, strategic gameplay, and immersive storyline, Super Robot Wars Y is shaping up to be a must-play for fans of the genre. Mark your calendars for 2025 and get ready to command your favorite robots in the ultimate crossover battle!
For more information on Super Robot Wars Y and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment America, visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.na. Stay updated by following them on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, or join the conversation on X.
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Get ready to explore the toxic wastelands of SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada in style! Bandai Namco’s upcoming extraction shooter unveils its deep customization options in a new trailer, letting players create the perfect AI companion and mech suit for their perilous scavenging missions.
Your Trusty AI Wingman:
First things first, your Magus. This AI partner isn’t just a pretty face (well, customizable face); they provide crucial intel, radar, combat assistance, and more. Choose the right Magus to complement your playstyle and equip them with the perfect support skills. But their fashion sense matters too! Dress them up in the latest and trendiest outfits to show off your unique style.
Become the Ultimate Drifter:
No Drifter is complete without their mighty CRADLECOFFIN mech. SYNDUALITY gives you the freedom to personalize your war machine from chassis to limbs, even wielding two deadly weapons to suit your mission objectives. Experiment with different combinations to find the perfect loadout for every encounter.
A Dystopian Playground:
Remember, you’re not just fighting for fashion points. The year is 2222, and humanity clings to survival after a cataclysmic event. As a Drifter, you’ll brave mutated creatures, other players, and the harsh environment to scavenge valuable AO crystals. Your customizable tools and Magus partner are your key to success.
Dive Deeper:
Get a glimpse of the extensive customization options in the official trailer:
Mark Your Calendars:
SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada launches in 2024 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. Gear up for an unforgettable adventure where survival meets style!
Get ready for super-powered thrills, as the highly anticipated second half of Invincible’s second season finally has a landing date! Prime Video announced today that the critically acclaimed adult animated superhero series will return on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, marking a special occasion – the 21st anniversary of the comic book’s creation.
The first half of Season Two garnered widespread praise, earning Rotten Tomatoes’ coveted Golden Tomato Award for Best Animated Series and maintaining a stellar “Certified Fresh” rating with a perfect 100% score. Now, with four new episodes dropping weekly, the excitement is about to reach warp speed!
Prepare for Explosive Twists and Epic Battles
Invincible, co-produced by Skybound Animation and Amazon MGM Studios, follows the story of Mark Grayson, an ordinary teenager with an extraordinary secret – his father is Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on Earth. But Season One’s shocking betrayal left Mark reeling, and in Season Two Part Two, he must grapple with its aftermath while facing a barrage of new threats. The biggest challenge, however, might be confronting his own inner demons, as Mark wrestles with the terrifying possibility of becoming the very thing he fears most – his father.
Mark your calendars for March 14th and get ready to witness the next chapter in Mark Grayson’s extraordinary journey. Buckle up, Prime members, because Invincible is about to take you on a wild ride!
Crunchyroll, the world’s largest anime streaming service, is now available on Prime Video Channels in the U.S., UK, Canada, and Sweden.
Prime members can now select from two Crunchyroll memberships: Fan ($7.99 per month) or Mega Fan ($9.99 per month), both of which allow customers to stream the entire Crunchyroll library ad-free, while enjoying new episodes shortly after release in Japan. At launch, Mega Fan subscribers can also download titles for offline viewing, with additional non-video benefits to be added shortly.
Crunchyroll subscribers can enjoy the world’s largest streaming library of anime, with 24,000 hours, 46,000 episodes, and more than 1,300 series and films. In addition, the 24/7 Crunchyroll linear channel is also available now for free with ads on Amazon Freevee, featuring a catalog of fan-favorite anime.
“Crunchyroll offers an anime adventure for every kind of fan. From sports to romantic comedy, horror and action to slice-of-life, even the anime-curious can get immersed in our library,” said Terry Li, EVP of emerging business, Crunchyroll. “We look forward to welcoming new fans into the anime community through our launch on Prime Video Channels.”
“Prime Video already offers an unparalleled collection of premium entertainment, including third-party channels so customers can enjoy their favorite movies and series directly on Prime Video,” said Matt Cohen, head of content acquisition and partnerships, Prime Video Channels. “With the addition of Crunchyroll to Prime Video Channels, Prime members can now easily stream anime content on Prime Video.”
Crunchyroll serves fans in more than 200 countries and territories with the world’s largest dedicated anime library, along with theatrical, events and experiential, games, consumer products, and so much more. New Crunchyroll subscribers can enjoy the massive fall anime season with more than 50 new titles, including the emotionally complex fantasy adventure series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, the long-running swashbuckling epic One Piece, and the action-packed hit JUJUTSU KAISEN.
Prime Video Channels offers top global and local premium add-on subscription services for Prime members. With Prime Video Channels’ premium add-on subscription selection, Prime members can conveniently find all the content they love and manage their go-to streaming subscriptions with a single Amazon sign-on. Prime members can subscribe to Prime Video Channels with no extra apps to download beyond Prime Video, and no cable required.
To subscribe to Crunchyroll on Prime Video Channels, simply visit the Prime Video Channels page on Amazon and select the Crunchyroll channel. You can then start streaming your favorite anime immediately.
At New York Comic Con 2023, Toei Animation announced a new Dragon Ball anime series called Dragon Ball Daima. The series is set to premiere in fall 2024, and it will be the first new Dragon Ball anime series since Dragon Ball Super ended in 2018.
The teaser trailer for Dragon Ball Daima shows a de-aged Goku, Vegeta, and Bulma. It also introduces a mysterious new character who is watching the battle between Goku and Majin Buu with great interest.
The trailer also shows a new world that has never been seen in Dragon Ball before. This suggests that Dragon Ball Daima will take place in a new timeline or dimension.
It is still too early to say what the plot of Dragon Ball Daima will be, but the teaser trailer suggests that it will be a grand adventure with new characters, new worlds, and new challenges for Goku and his friends to face.
The series is being created by Akira Toriyama, the creator of the original Dragon Ball manga.
What could we expect from Dragon Ball Daima?
Here are some possibilities:
A new timeline or dimension: The teaser trailer shows a new world that has never been seen in Dragon Ball before. This suggests that Dragon Ball Daima could take place in a new timeline or dimension. This could open up a lot of possibilities for the story, such as new villains, new allies, and new challenges for Goku and his friends.
New characters: The teaser trailer also introduces a mysterious new character. This suggests that Dragon Ball Daima will introduce new characters that fans have never seen before.
New challenges: With new characters and new worlds, Dragon Ball Daima is sure to introduce new challenges for Goku and his friends to face.
A return to form: Some fans have felt that Dragon Ball Super was too focused on humor and fan service. Dragon Ball Daima could be a return to form for the Dragon Ball franchise, with a focus on action, adventure, and character development.
Overall, Dragon Ball Daima has the potential to be a very exciting new series for fans of Dragon Ball. It will be interesting to see what Akira Toriyama has in store for Goku and his friends.
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force have released the opening animation for the upcoming action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant. The opening animation was animated by CloverWorks and features the theme song “Zanya Gensou (feat. LICCA and Spiral Radder).”
The opening animation gives fans a glimpse of the epic battle that awaits them in Fate/Samurai Remnant.
The animation features some stunning visuals, including beautifully animated fight scenes and impressive special effects. The theme song “Zanya Gensou (feat. LICCA and Spiral Radder)” also adds to the excitement of the opening animation, creating a truly epic atmosphere.
Fate/Samurai Remnant is due out for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 28 in Japan and September 29 worldwide. Fans of the Fate franchise and action RPGs are sure to enjoy this upcoming title.
Here are some additional details about the game:
Fate/Samurai Remnant is set in Edo Period Japan, and features a cast of original Servants based on historical figures and myths.
The game features a fast-paced action combat system that allows players to switch between controlling a Master and a Servant.
Players can explore the world of Edo, complete quests, and interact with other characters.
Expand your domain with the series’ return on Crunchyroll!
The wait is almost over for fans of the popular anime series JUJUTSU KAISEN. Season 2 of the show is officially set to premiere on Crunchyroll on July 6, 2023.
The new season will pick up where the first season left off, with Yuji Itadori and his friends continuing their fight against curses. The season will also introduce new characters, including the mysterious sorcerer Suguru Geto.
In addition to the Japanese sub, Crunchyroll will also be offering dubs for Season 2 in English, Latin American Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, and Russian. The dub premiere dates for each language will be announced at a later date.
If you’re not familiar with JUJUTSU KAISEN, the show is a supernatural action series that follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student who becomes a sorcerer after ingesting a cursed object. Yuji joins the Tokyo Jujutsu High School to control the curse and help others who are affected by it.
The first season of JUJUTSU KAISEN was a huge success, and it’s no surprise that Season 2 is highly anticipated. The show has been praised for its action-packed sequences, its suspenseful plot, and its likable characters.
If you’re a fan of anime, or if you’re just looking for a new show to watch, then you definitely don’t want to miss JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2. It’s sure to be one of the most talked-about anime shows of the summer.
Here are some additional details about JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2:
The season will be directed by Sunghoo Park, who also directed the first season.
The season will be produced by MAPPA, the same studio that produced the first season.
The season will adapt the “Gojo’s Past Arc” and the “Shibuya Incident Arc” from the manga series.
Bandai Namco has announced that an open beta for My Hero Ultra Rumble will be held from May 25 to June 1 on PlayStation 4. The open beta will allow players to try out the game’s 24-player battle royale mode, as well as a variety of different characters and maps. Playable on PlayStation®4 and is compatible with PlayStation®5. The game is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via STEAM®. For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/my-hero-ultra-rumble.
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE’s Open Beta test will introduce new gameplay systems. These include the Plus Ultra system, a new mechanic where players can exceed the limit of a character’s “quirk” technique level once the Plus Ultra gauge is maxed out, and a new Revival system where players can revive allies by collecting items dropped by KO’d allies and special cards in the field. Three new Heroes (Tenya Iida, Kaminari Denki, Itsuka Kendo) will also be available to play alongside the original 12 characters from the closed beta.
The open beta will run from May 25 at 7:00 p.m. PT to June 1 at 11:00 p.m. PT. Players can preload the game at the PlayStation® Store at here
Also released today, check out the all-new Open Beta trailer for MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
In MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE, players will join one of eight three-player teams, giving fans the chance to build dream teams of Heroes or Villains like never before, and battle across an expansive city map. By controlling classic MY HERO characters, fans can make the most of their Quirks to attack enemies and cooperate with their team to survive fights. Players can also contribute to their team’s victory by rescuing or intimidating civilians on the field to obtain powerful items that can determine the outcome of the battle.
With the new season right around the corner, here’s the new trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc featuring music by the band MAN WITH A MISSION. The trailer gives us a glimpse of what to expect from the new season, which will see Tanjiro and his friends travel to the Swordsmith Village in search of a new sword for Tanjiro. Along the way, they will face off against a new group of demons. The trailer also features a new song by MAN WITH A MISSION x milet, titled “Kizuna no Kiseki.” The song is a powerful rock anthem that perfectly captures the excitement and intensity of the new season. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc is set to premiere on April 9, 2023.
New Full-Length Trailer for ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ Offers Closer Look at New Characters, Storyline
London, United Kingdom — March 24, 2023— Today, The Pokémon Company International unveiled the official title and logo of the upcoming Pokémon animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” premiering around the world in 2023 and beyond.
The Pokémon Company group also released a new full-length trailer featuring never-before-seen footage from select episodes of the series. The trailer provides an early look at the storyline for “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” which focuses on uncovering the mysteries of the Pokémon world.
In “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” dual protagonists Liko, whose partner Pokémon is Sprigatito, and Roy will encounter many characters during their journey, including a group led by Friede and Captain Pikachu called the Rising Volt Tacklers. Traveling across the Pokémon world on an airship, the Rising Volt Tacklers include Orla, who enjoys mechanical and electrical work and is accompanied by her partner Pokémon, Metagross; Murdock, who is skilled at cooking, and his partner Pokémon, Rockruff; Mollie, who specializes in healing treatments, and her partner Pokémon, Chansey; and Ludlow. Liko and Roy will also come across Amethio, who is joined by his partner Pokémon, Ceruledge, and belongs to an organization called the Explorers, as well as a popular video streamer known as Nidothing.
“‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ is set to be a thrilling journey that explores new wonders and makes fascinating discoveries about the Pokémon world,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “The latest ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ trailer sheds further light on the mysterious adventures that await Liko and Roy, and we invite Trainers to join in unraveling these secrets when the series begins premiering outside of Japan later this year.”
More details regarding “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” will be announced in the future, including premiere timing and availability outside of Japan. To stay up-to-date on the latest news, fans can follow @Pokemon on social media and subscribe to the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
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About Pokémon The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.com.
