Japanese entertainment fans are buzzing with excitement as several prominent companies announce new releases, including games, figures, and special broadcasts.
Com2uS Japan has officially opened pre-registration for its latest project, Summoners War: Rush, a new idle RPG set within the universe of the popular Summoners War game, which has surpassed 230 million downloads globally. Interested players can register via the App Store, Google Play, or the official website, fostering anticipation for its launch planned for the first half of 2025.
Unlike traditional RPGs, Summoners War: Rush promises unique gameplay by combining tower defense with idle mechanics, allowing players to develop their summoned beasts and engage in strategic battles against various enemies using skills and powerful attacks.
While Com2uS is generating buzz with its gaming release, CyberZ is upping the ante with the launch of collectible figures from the online game Kantai Collection. From December 23, 2024, at noon, the company’s SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE FIGURE brand will allow fans to pre-order figures of "Fusou Kai Ni" and "Yamashiro Kai Ni." Notably, the pre-order will include a lottery where three lucky participants will win the figures, adding excitement to the buying frenzy.
These intricately detailed figures showcase the characters dressed in beautiful garments, contrasting their adorable yet fierce essence by featuring their elaborate armaments. Each figure is priced at 49,500 yen, indicating the brand's commitment to quality.
Meanwhile, Re-Ment has revealed its latest product, the Pokémon Terrarium Collection 14, featuring fan-favorite characters like Pikachu and Raichu adorably sharing berries, captured within themed terrarium containers shaped like Poké Balls. Set to release on December 23, 2024, this new collection includes six carefully crafted designs and is priced at 1,320 yen, aimed at collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Following these exciting merchandise announcements, ABEMA has announced the launch of its official free channel dedicated to airing the classic anime Crayon Shin-chan. Available from December 21, the channel will host selected episodes from the series along with all 30 films based on the franchise, culminating with a continuous broadcast of its latest 3D CGI movie, Shin Dimension! Crayon Shin-chan the Movie, as part of its winter holiday special programming.
Viewers will enjoy non-stop screenings of Crayon Shin-chan films from December 31 to January 3, along with the festive opportunity to watch the entire film from December 30 free for one week following its initial airing.
Lastly, the upcoming anime series Gag Manga Biyori GO is set to premiere in April 2025, generating excitement among fans as its production committee releases teaser trailers. Featuring returning vocal talents including Ken Sho Ono, who will voice the characters Chupacabra and Tachibana Kitae, alongside musical contributions from Yuji Ueda and Tetsuya Kanmuri, excitement for this new installment continues to build.
Further enhancing the promotional blitz, VTuber group Aogiri High School has been announced as the official support group for the series, and live streams to engage with audiences are already scheduled following the popular Jump Festa 2025.
With each of these announcements aimed at enhancing engagement with their respective fan bases, Japanese gaming and anime culture continues to thrive as companies eagerly roll out innovative products and captivating events.
