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At Anime Expo 2022, Trigger Inc. showed off the opening animation for its upcoming show Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. It is available on the Netflix YouTube account. This is not a creditless video, which means that you will see all of the staff who worked on the show in the opening. The song is “This Fffire” by Franz Ferdinand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OifiVCnFKzM

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is an anime that takes place in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. Studio Trigger first announced it in June 2022, along with a trailer of what to expect from it. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will be a standalone story, and you will not need to have played Cyberpunk 2077 to understand it. The opening features protagonist David, with the backdrop consisting of the psychedelic colors that often appear in Imaishi’s works.

The story of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners follows David, who is a Streetkid-turned-mercenary, in Night City. In a world that focuses on technology and body modification, he tries to stay alive amidst the various politics. Along with him is Lucy, who also has her own set of physical augmentations. For example, she has wires in her arms that she can use as weapons.

Nintendo showed a quick peek at another Splatoon 3 map called Mincemeat Metalworks. This overview shows the space from different angles. Folks can see some of the surfaces that can be inked during a Turf War, as well as certain places that can be used to give an advantage by reaching certain heights.

Here's the brief video offering an overview of Mincemeat Metalworks in Splatoon 3.

Squid Research Lab here with a meaty discovery—this is rare imagery of a new multiplayer stage: Mincemeat Metalworks! The facility was made FROM scrap metal in order to make MORE scrap metal. Also, there was a sea here that evaporated. Surely unrelated to heavy industry! pic.twitter.com/Z5RTmLMml4

— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) July 4, 2022

This is the second Splatoon 3 map Nintendo showed off. The first is Undertow Spillway. It is an abandoned area near a dam with water hazards and other features to make Turf Wars challenging.

Sometimes, a game is great at hiding its true nature. Ground Divers is a fantastic example. It looks cheerful and bright. I mean, you’re outright using CHEER Crystals to power your mining frame robot. Said robot is adorable, as are many of the creatures lurking beneath the earth. It seems like this is a happy, friendly world! But it isn’t! None of those subterranean abominations are your friends! Everything is trying to kill you! Even trying to dig deeper means death! But I mean, at least it’s an entertaining way to go.

The world is in big trouble. People abused and used up natural resources. Which means folks are scrounging for power now. This has lead to to the titular Ground Divers. They’re groups of individuals that use mining frames, essentially mech suits, to dig below the ground for new energy sources. Players are the latest member of Studio Tsuruhashi, a group that uses a new mining frame called Tsuruhashi to take on assignments and search for precious commodities. (Tsuruhashi itself being named after a person who found revolutionary Rare Matter that helped solve an energy crisis before.) Your goal is to go through different missions to acquire materials, energy, and knowledge.

A Genshin Impact Bouncing Blobby Slimes web event is now active. As usual, it is a way to take part in an activity in a browser to earn Primogems. This time, the event involves clicking at the right times to determine the strength of a slime's jump to ensure it moves from platform to platform.

Here's the official announcement.

Web Event "Bouncing Blobby Slimes" Now Online: Take part to obtain Primogems and other rewards. Time to take on an adventure in The Chasm with Slimes!

>Click to Take Part in Event<https://t.co/SUW0Qny4cf

〓Event Duration〓
2022/07/04 – 2022/07/10 23:59 (UTC+8)#GenshinImpact

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 4, 2022

Witch on the Holy Night, the English localization of Mahoutsukai no Yoru, is getting a worldwide release in 2022. To help prepare people for what to expect, Aniplex and Type-Moon released a new trailer at Anime Expo 2022. This shows gameplay segments that introduce the characters and the localization for the game.

Here is the Witch on the Holy Night English trailer. It begins by introducing the two leads, Soujyuro Shizuki and Aoko Aozaki. Aoko is learning magic from Alice Kuonji, and after certain circumstances Soujyuro ends up coming to live in a mansion with Alice and Aoko.

In addition to the game, a new movie based on it is in development. Ufotable is handling it.

Witch on the Holy Night will appear in English on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Winter 2022. The Japanese release of Mahoutsukai no Yoru will appear on both platforms on December 8, 2022 and include English, Japanese, and Chinese subtitles.

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Square Enix's latest FFVII Remake concept art shows off Avalanche member Wedge. While it doesn't show off his pet cats, it does look at him in a more professional sense. The design documents show off his outfit and two of the different kinds of weapons he uses in the game.

First, here's Wedge's general design. People can see his armor, the extra ammunition he carries, and the outfit and bandana he wears.

Next are some of the weapons Wedge uses in the game. Unlike in the original FFVII, he sees quite a bit of combat in the remake. For example, he'll be running around at one part when Cloud and Avalanche infiltrate Shinra warehouses. First, here's a closer look at his grenade launcher.

HoYoVerse and Pizza Hut will hold a Genshin Impact event in China with in-game rewards and real-life food items. There is also promotional art featuring Eula and Amber. The two of them are holding pizzas that may serve as a limited menu item. More information will appear closer to August 2022, which is when the event will start. [Thanks, Reddit!]

In the art, Eula looks like she is the cook behind the operations, while Amber is the delivery girl. She is even holding a helmet that looks like it has rabbit ears on it. The official Chinese Pizza Hut site does not have information or a page yet for the Genshin Impact event. This does mean that there are no details regarding what in-game rewards Chinese players will be able to access either.

In March 2021, HoYoVerse had a collaboration with KFC, with Diluc and Noelle serving as the spokespeople. In real life, you could get buckets of chicken with Diluc on it. Meanwhile, in-game, you could get KFC-colored wings and there was an Outland Gastronomy event. Though only Chinese players could obtain the wings in the beginning, Western players were able to access them through Twitch subs in November 2021.

At Anime Expo 2022, Spike Chunsoft announced a release date for when Chaos;Head Noah will appear on Windows PCs via Steam. It will come out on October 7, 2022, which is the same date of the release of the English version of Chaos;Head Noah/Chaos;Child Double Pack. Spike Chunsoft has not yet listed a price for Chaos;Head Noah on its website.

Chaos;Head Noah is the HD remaster of Chaos;Head, which originally came out in 2008. It was on the Xbox 360 and featured improved graphics, textual changes, and new endings. The Steam port will have the same improvements as Chaos;Head Noah/Chaos;Child Double Pack. These improvements include the game having 1080p graphics, as well as running on the MAGES Engine. Like other entries in the Science Adventure series, Chaos;Head Noah will be a visual novel.

The story of Chaos;Head Noah revolves around Takumi Nishijo, who is a second-year in high school. He is also an otaku shut-in. In Shibuya, there has been serial murders that people called “New Generation Madness” or “NewGen.” One day, someone named “Shogun” sent an image that seemed to predict the next NewGen killing. The day after, Takumi encounters that precise crime scene, with Rimi Sakihata standing in front of the corpse and covered in blood.

Chaos;Head Noah in English will appear on Windows PC through Steam on October 7, 2022. ]

As part of Crunchyroll’s Anime Expo 2022 announcements, Solo Leveling and Tomo-chan is a Girl anime adaptations came up. In each case, details about the productions and trailers appeared. Both shows will appear in 2023. However, Tomo-chain is a Girl may show up first as it has a January 2023 launch window. Both shows will be simulcast on Crunchyroll.

The Solo Leveling anime is based on the manhwa of the same name, and it is being handled by A-1 Pictures. It follows Jinwoo Sung, a young man who becomes a Hunter that goes through gates to different dimensions. After an incident, he gets a chance to level up alone.

Here’s the official art.

And this is the Solo Leveling trailer.

At Anime Expo 2022, Spike Chunsoft confirmed it will handle the English release of the Anonymous;Code PS4, Switch, and PC versions. It showed off two videos related to the Science Adventure Series game. It also confirmed there will be a launch edition of the game. While there’s no exact release date for the game beyond 2023, Spike Chunsoft did confirm when pre-orders will open. People can call dibs on the launch edition starting on July 5, 2022.

First, Producer Tatsuya Matsubara appeared in a video talking about the localization for the event.

Next, here’s the English Anonymous;Code Switch, PS4, and PC Anime Expo 2022 trailer.

Studio Trigger, of BNA, Kill la Kill, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners fame, announced a new Panty & Stocking With Garterbelt anime project at Anime Expo 2022. At its panel on July 2, 2022, the studio showed off a short animated sequence and some art promoting the project.

This is the first time official word of a new Panty & Stocking anime production. Back in 2016, when Studio Gainax teased that something was "coming soon.” The original series first aired in 2010, with home video releases through 2019.

https://twitter.com/GAINAX_WEST/status/802074752122654720

In the time since, most of the Gainax staffers that worked on the first Panty & Stocking anime series have gone on to work with Studio Trigger on various projects. These include Director Hiroyuki Imaishi and Character Designer Atsushi Nishigori. In the meantime, Gainax West sold lines of merchandise and opened a Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt theme café  in Kobe's now-defunct Kobe Anime Street space.

Besides the short animated clip and some art of the Anarchy Sisters Panty and Stocking, not much else was shown of what's currently called "New Panty & Stocking" at Anime Expo 2022. Trigger did not confirm if the series will continue the original or reboot it somehow.

I always have certain concerns about PC games heading to consoles. They’re designed to be played right up close, so someone can analyze everything. These sorts of titles may be created with a keyboard and mouse in mind. They’re text-heavy affairs. All three points are ones that might cause concern when on a big screen in a living room. After spending hours with Shadowrun Trilogy on the PS5, which consists of Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall, and Shadowrun: Hong Kong, I was pleasantly surprised by how perfectly all three fit on the system.

As the name suggests, all three entries in this collection are Shadowrun games set in a futuristic, cyberpunk world that is filled with both technology and magic. People are as likely to encounter an elf or orc as they are a human being. Each installment features its own campaign set within the world. Players create a character using one of the five races (which also include dwarves and trolls) and can go with a certain “archetype” that acts as something of a class for their avatar. In each case, this Shadowrunner gets involved in events that might start out personal. Perhaps a former acquaintance is killed, making their dead man’s switch go off, and avenging them gets them an insurance payout. Maybe an estranged father gets in touch, but find the Hong Kong police are involved. There could be a heist gone wrong. In each case, there’s a domino effect that gradually increases the scale of things as time goes on.

People got their first look at a teaser trailer for Trigun Stampede, the upcoming Trigun anime series, at Anime Expo 2022. The trailer was shown at a special panel for the project hosted by Toho and Studio Orange. Manga Creator Yasuhiro Nightow, Character Artist Kouji Tajima (Gantz: O) and Producers Kiyotaka Waki and Yoshihiro Watanabe (Godzilla: Singular Point and Beastars) were in attendance. The series will simulcast on Crunchyroll globally when it airs in 2023 [Thanks, ANN!].

Check out the Trigun Stampede trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bL9RH6kItM

Nihon Falcom released a short trailer for the upcoming Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson SiN. At just under a minute long, it consists of both story and combat scenes. You can see how the game looks during exploration segments, as well as how the various party members' abilities look in combat.

The story follows a murder case in Calvard in which someone witnesses Grendel at the scene. Though Van will be the main character again, the trailer emphasizes Elaine's role too, such as showing how you can control her as you explore the overworld. Characters like Rion, Celis, and Shizuna also appear.

You can watch the trailer for Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson SiN here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ4jL0ijOgg

Nihon Falcom announced the sequel in early June 2022, with some information on how it will play. For example, the story will be split into chapters, and two chapters will take place at the same time. There will also be stealth mission segments, as well as parts where you have to play a third-person shooter.

The Bleach gang is back, or at least, that's the impression the new trailer for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War gave off. Shown off at Anime Expo 2022 during Viz Media's panel, the video highlights the combatants participating in the manga's concluding story arc. The new series debuts in October 2022 [Thanks, ANN!].

Check it out below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sygUhb8Q2Y

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War adapts the last story arc of the Bleach manga, which was never covered in the anime. The trailer opens with a recitation of the prophecy of "The Confined Quincy King," referring to the foretold revival of Ywach, the ancient king of the Quincy civilization. The Quincy are the people which Bleach character Uryu Ishida is descended from, a group of humans with powers that rival those of Soul Reapers. The trailer then transitions into a montage of many of the characters present in the arc, including the Captains of Soul Society's Gotei 13, and members of the Quincy's elite Stern Ritter. Characters who previously did not appear in an anime adaptation like Bambietta Basterbine, Bazz-B, Jugram Haschwalth, Asguiaro Ebern, Quilge Opie, and Ywach himself will make their debut in Thousand-Year Blood War.

Check out some key art from the panel featuring fighters on both sides.

It took a while, but the Macross franchise is ready to bear fruit for its overseas fans. Roughly 18 months after companies Bigwest, Studio Nue, and Harmony Gold USA struck a deal to permit the worldwide release of Macross properties, officially licensed and localized releases of four Macross anime series will soon go on sale. The announcements came via Bigwest's panel at Anime Expo 2022.

The announcement covers four Macross anime series: 1992's Macross II: Lovers Again, 1994's Macross Plus, 2008's Macross Frontier, and 2016's Macross Delta. Collectively these series have been out of print in English (Macross Plus, Macross II) or simply never made it out of Japan officially (Macross Delta, Macross Frontier). Now that Bigwest controls licensing for the franchise, it has picked new localization and distribution partners. Anime Limited will release Macross Plus on Blu-ray in North America and Europe, while AnimEigo will release Macross II on Blu-ray in the same territories. Nozomi Entertainment will handle Blu-ray releases of the Macross Frontier and Macross Delta anime series.

It’s time to get a little chilly with the Super Spooky Village expansion in Teppen. Characters from Resident Evil Village and Ghosts’ n Goblins will appear in Teppen, such as Lady Dimitrescu, Arthur, and Lady Donna. This update will also change the Quest ability, which levels up your character depending on if you meet certain conditions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N575XdTrnOQ

The story for the Super Spooky Village Teppen expansion follows Ghosts 'n Goblins Arthur, who is going on a journey to save Princess Prin Prin after a cursed villager kidnaps her. In order to do so, he must defeat the four Noble Families. Felicia from Vampire Hunter 2: Darkstalkers’ Revenge will also play a role as a mischievous antagonist for the Noble Families. There is also a mysterious circus, which appears to be the Berry Big Circus from Ace Attorney.

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Aside from new cards, you will also be able to obtain Cammy from Street Fighter as a skin for Nero. She will be part of the third anniversary park, which will launch on July 5, 2022. As well, new items will appear in the Soul Shop, such as music from Vampire Hunter 2: Darkstalkers' Revenge and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All.

Aniplex and Lasengle are hosting Fate/Grand Order panel at the 2022 Anime Expo, but fans unable to attend will have a place to go to celebrate the game's impending fifth Anniversary. That place? The "Metaverse". A special Fate/Grand Order Metaverse virtual space was opened on July 1, 2022, allowing fans to see some sights on their PC or mobile devices.

Check out the tweet from the game's official account promoting the Fate/Grand Order metaverse space. It's worth pointing out that this is merely a 3D virtual space, and despite recent associations with the term "Metaverse", has no connection to NFTs, blockchain projects, or cryptocurrency. The hosting app Cluster is a "social VR" app similar to the popular VRChat, allowing users to explore and congregate in virtual spaces, with or without a VR headset.

https://twitter.com/FateGO_USA/status/1542766124294582273

Interested fans will need to download the Cluster app to their PCs or mobile devices and register for a free account. Upon registering, they can visit this link or the above tweet to gain access to the special Fate/Grand Order Metaverse space through a nearby portal.

Check out the video below, recorded by Siliconera via Cluster exploring the 3D space.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrphsvcJ0Z0

It turns out Good Smile Company brought three VShojo figures to Anime Expo 2022. It showed off an unpainted prototype of the Nyatasha Nyanners Pop Up Parade figure and confirmed Veibae would also appear in that lineup. Previously, it showed off an Ironmouse Nendoroid at the event.

First, here's how the Nyatasha Nyanners Pop Up Parade figure will look. She's wearing a different outfit than she does for her Nendoroid. This one is a shorter dress with ruffles and a bow. Her hair will also be in pigtails for this figure, rather than down like in the other figure.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!

Good Smile Company
VShojo
POP UP PARADE Nyatasha Nyanners

Stay tuned for more info!#VShojo #goodsmile #AX2022 #GSCatAX2022 pic.twitter.com/SDBmoq3MXW

— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) July 2, 2022

At Anime Expo 2022, Aksys Games announced it picked up the Switch otome titles Norn9: Var Commons & Last Era, Radiant Tale, and Shuuen no Virche ~ErroЯ:Salvation. Of the three, Norn9 is one it handled before. It released the Vita version of the base game worldwide in 2015. All three are expected to appear in 2023.

Norn9: Var Commons & Last Era consists of the base game and its fandisc. The base game is unique in that there are three possible heroines to choose from. Each one has her own three love interests. The fandisc offers additional storylines. It appeared in Japan as Norn9 LOFN back in September 2018.

Here’s a Japanese trailer for it.

Radiant Tale is about woman who ends up producing a group of performers called CIRCUS. Among them are a man who made a contract with a water spirit named Paschalia, a dragon named Vilio, and a clown named Zafora. In addition to her new role, she’ll also have a chance to fall in love. It showed up in Japan in May 2022.

Good Smile Company brought up four Attack on Titan Nendoroids at Anime Expo 2022. One was the reveal that an Eren Yeager: Attack Titan version figure would be created. In addition, it also showed off unpainted Nendoroid prototypes of the Attack on Titan: The Final Season versions of Eren, Mikasa Ackerman, and Levi Ackerman.

Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for characters' appearances in Attack on Titan: The Final Season below.

First, here's the Attack Titan concept art. Since it was only just announced, there's no prototype for it yet. However, people can get an idea of how it will look in a "chibi" form.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!

Good Smile Company
Attack on Titan
Nendoroid Eren Yeager: Attack Titan Ver.

Stay tuned to for more info!#AttackOnTitan #goodsmile #AX2022 #GSCatAX2022 pic.twitter.com/sxuZVp3IC2

— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) July 2, 2022

A Junji Ito Uzumaki Nendoroid of Kirie Goshima is in the works. Good Smile Company announced the figure at Anime Expo 2022. It also showed art of the heroine. However, there's no concept art of the chibi figure or prototype available.

Here's the official announcement for the Uzumaki Kirie Nendoroid. It suggests that the figure will feature hair with the story's distinctive spirals. Due to the nature of the reveal, we might not see an unpainted or painted prototype until later in 2022. She, alongside characters like Shuichi Saito and Chie Maruyama, is one of the major characters in the story.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!

Good Smile Company
Uzumaki
Nendoroid Kirie Goshima

Stay tuned for more info!#Uzumaki #goodsmile #AX2022 #GSCatAX2022 pic.twitter.com/XFcBeKKrst

— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) July 2, 2022

Two new crossover events will happen in the near future in Identity V, with characters from Angels of Death and Fatal Frame Project Zero II appearing in the Manor. These are appearing on the tails of news about the upcoming Bungo Stray Dogs crossover, as well as the current Link Click one. It is currently unknown when these events will appear and which characters will show up as skins.

Angels of Death is a freeware horror game on the Windows PC and Nintendo Switch. There is also an anime adaptation, as well as several mangas. The story focuses on Rachel “Ray” Gardner, who is in counseling because she saw a murder. However, she wakes up with amnesia and in the midst of a killing game. She ends up forming an alliance with Zack, a serial killer. As they appear in the trailer, it is likely that Zack and Ray will be the skins you can obtain.

https://twitter.com/GameIdentityV/status/1543183892416409606

There's a new update on Doki Doki Literature Club merchandise. Good Smile Company offered details on two figures at Anime Expo 2022. First, it showed an unpainted prototype of the DDLC Natsuki Nendoroid. This marks her first appearance anywhere. The company also revealed a DDLC Monika Pop Up Parade figure is in the works too.

First, here’s the DDLC Natsuki Nendoroid. It confirms she’ll come with a face plate in which she’s smiling and blushing and arm parts that feature her arms folded over her chest. This figure was first announced back in May 2022.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!

Good Smile Company
Doki Doki Literature Club!
Nendoroid Natsuki

Stay tuned for more info!#DDLC #goodsmile #AX2022 #GSCatAX2022 pic.twitter.com/pHt5Vx33LR

— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) July 2, 2022

At Anime Expo 2022, Sekai Project announced that it would publish both INUPARA: Dog’s Paradise and NEKOPARA After: La Vraie Famille. There is no news yet as to which platforms they will come out on. However, NEKOPARA games are available on Windows PCs, the Nintendo Switch, and the PlayStation 4. Both INUPARA and NEKOPARA After: La Vraie Famille will could also appear on those platforms.

INUPARA: Dog’s Paradise is a spin-off of Nekopara featuring dog girls instead of cat girls. It originally appeared as an April Fool’s joke, with a fake trailer debuting on YouTube on March 31, 2022. NEKO WORKs then announced that it would be a real game that was in development.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i80OHgDwfZI&lc=UgwYf-YsGIG98OHWR2R4AaABAg

The story of INUPARA will place you in the role of a young college student who works as a part-time pet groomer. One day, his two dogs Tanpopo and Himawari turn into dog girls. Other dogs from his life, such as the corgi at his parents’ house, appear as humanoids as well. The game then revolves around the hijinx that naturally ensue.

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The Mega Drive Mini 2 is an interesting little device, offering a new slate of Sega Genesis and Sega CD classics that reaches a little further into the library than the first one. We've already seen some of the titles revealed! But there's a lot more to go. What game do you want to see the most? Here are our picks.

Know what would be cool? If the Mega CD version of Shin Megami Tensei showed up on the Mega Drive Mini 2. I know it is probably more unlikely than some other games. Not to mention the game is more strongly associated with the Super Famicom. But that version did get extra demons! Like, you know, Skuld, Urd, and Verdandi. That’s pretty neat! — Jenni

I don't have much connection to the Mega Drive/Genesis, being one of the "Nintendo kids" of my elementary school. Still, I did look with some envy on the Sega CD games that the Sega kids would brag about. Among them were the crop of more "mature", cinematic titles that used FMV and other fancy-pants techniques of the day, like Night Trap. It would be fascinating to be able to play a game that helped launch a moral panic in its day on a machine that somewhat resembles the original hardware of the time.

That being said, Night Trap is already available outside the Sega CD, so barring that, I'd ask for that console's version of Snatcher. — Josh

A Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Switch port is on the way. As part of its Anime Expo 2022 reveals, Bandai Namco confirmed the entry will show up on the system. There's no release date for when it will show up yet. However, there is a new trailer that appeared alongside the announcement.

As the name suggests, this latest Sword Art Online game is based on the arc and anime season of the same name. In this new entry, Kirito is trapped inside of a new VR game. There, he makes friends with Eugeo and Alice. He eventually heads to the North Centoria Imperial Sword Mastery Academy with Eugeo as the two attempt to reunite with Alice again. The game goes over these adventures.

Here’s the Anime Expo 2022 Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Switch trailer.

The DioField Chronicle stream came and went on July 2, 2022, and with it came a release date and demo announcement. In Japan, the title will appear on September 22, 2022. A demo is also on the way. That will show up on digital storefronts in Japan on August 10, 2022. It is currently known if this will be a simultaneous worldwide release date for both the game and its demo.

Here's the announcement, which includes a new piece of art showing its characters. It features folks like Andrias Rhondarson, Fredret Lester, Iscarion Colchester, and Waltaquin Redditch.

『The DioField Chronicle』は2022年9月22日（木）に発売が決定しました。7/7（木）より予約受付を開始します。
※DL版の各PFストアへのURLは7/7(木)に告知予定です。

体験版は8月10日を予定しております。こちらもどうぞご期待ください。#DFC #ディオフィールドクロニクル #TheDioFieldChronicle pic.twitter.com/wL7YI84Dlp

— ディオフィールドクロニクル公式 (@DFC_JP) July 2, 2022

Among the many Anime Expo 2022 announcements is a trailer with an update on part 2 of the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean anime adaptation. The next batch of episodes will show up on Netflix on September 1, 2022. This update will start with episode 13. It will add 12 more episodes, bringing the total up to 24. The initial batch covered episodes 1-12.

Here's a look at the new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean part 2 trailer. It reveals Jolyne had herself sent to "the hole" at the Green Dolphin Street Prison. Why? A bone that could resurrect DIO is there. She's attempting to find it before Father Pucci and his allies do. In addition to Jolyne, other major cast members like Ermes, Foo Fighters (FF), and Anasui appear. If you turn on closed captions, English subtitles are available.

The new anime video isn’t the only Stone Ocean trailer to show up, as one appeared for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R too. Bandai Namco shared it as part of its Anime Expo 2022 events. It offered a peek at Jolyne, Ermes, and FF as they beat up on Father Pucci. For reference, FF is new to this version of the game and didn’t appear in the original.

We had an idea of what the Genshin Impact 2.8 would involve, and now there's a trailer for it. It showed up as part of HoYoVerse's Special Program. In addition, the update ended with a teaser for the Genshin Impact Sumeru region.

There's a Genshin Impact 2.8 trailer that teases some of the things people will do and see after the update. Things begin with a peek at Heizou, the new Anemo character. After that, a few of the characters featured in its storylines show up. Fischl will feature prominently. So will Hazuha, Mona, and Xinyan. All of them will be a part of the Summertime Odyssey. This will involve new domains and Waverider boating activities. People can also earn a free four-star Fischl for participating in the event.

【Ver.2.8PV】
Ver.2.8「常夏！幻夜？奇想曲！」予告PV（ショートVer）を公開しました！#原神 #Genshin #原神アプデ情報 pic.twitter.com/xIofEswczt

— 原神（Genshin）公式 (@Genshin_7) July 2, 2022

Both Diluc and Fischl will have an option to look different after the Genshin Impact update, as new outfits are on the way. Following the 2.8 patch, a new costume for each character will appear. Diluc's is called Red Dead of Night. It is actually a five-star outfit, which means it will add extra effects and a custom idle animation. Fischl's Ein Immernachtstraum.

The Fischl Genshin Impact outfit will be one people can earn by playing through the Resonating Visions event. You'll search for conches around the island. However, at a later date it will be sold in the Character Outfit Shop for Genesis Crystals. (Those are purchased with real money.)

Here's how the Fischl one will look.

【新イベント】
イベント「幻声留形」を開催予定！

金リンゴ群島の各地に散らばっている幻境のホラガイ。それらに触れると、過去の声や映像が再生される。その裏には、どんな知られざる物語が隠されているのだろうか…#原神 #Genshin #原神アプデ情報 pic.twitter.com/y1Lm9CTgsx

— 原神（Genshin）公式 (@Genshin_7) July 2, 2022

There's also a trailer showing it off.

As usual, the 2.8 Genshin Impact Special Program confirmed the banners for the event This time, they are all reruns bringing back familiar five-star faces. This update will mark the return of Kazuha, Klee, and Yoimiya in Genshin Impact rerun banners, as well as the debut of Shikanoin Heizou. There will also be a Acer Palmatum Chapter: Act 1 Story Quest for Kazuha. Heizou will get his own Trap 'em By Storm Hangout Quest.

Both Kazuha and Heizou are Anemo characters. Kazuha is a five-star unit who wields a sword. Heizou is a four-star who attacks with a catalyst. Both are from Inazuma. The two of them, along with a Klee rerun banner, will appear immediately after the update launches on July 13, 2022. Klee, as a reminder, is a five-star Pyro catalyst user. Heizou will show up as a featured four-star in both Kazuha and Klee's banners.

Yoimiya's banner will appear in the second part of the Genshin Impact 2.8 update. She's a five-star Pyro archer.

We now have a better idea of the VShojo Ironmouse Nendoroid will look. Good Smile Company's been teasing an array of figures that will be part of its lineup at Anime Expo 2022. Among them was a picture of the unpainted prototype of the Vtuber figure.

Here's a closer look at the Ironmouse Nendoroid. She was announced back at WonHobby G Spring 2022. At the time, only concept art for the character showed up. The unpainted prototype offers an idea of one of the face plates that will come with the figure.

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One of Castlevania's most recognizable characters will inspire a new figure. Good Smile Company's Japanese Twitter account announced an item as part of its Anime Expo 2022 reveals. A Castlevania Alucard Nendoroid is in development.

The Alucard figure is early in development. There are no prototypes to show at this time. Instead, there is chibi concept art showing how the final Nendoroid could look.

Here's the official Castlevania Alucard Nendoroid announcement. It suggests he could arrive wearing a cape and wielding a sword.

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#ねんどろいど とは？https://t.co/9FZQRIMZHz pic.twitter.com/ia1F43DnrY

— カホタン＠グッスマのすみっこ (@gsc_kahotan) July 1, 2022

Good Smile Company’s Anime Expo 2022 announcements also involved Hololive English Myth reveals of new Nendoroids, figmas, and Pop Up Parade figures. In some cases, only concept art appeared. However, both the Gura Gawr and Calliope Mori Pop Up Parades showed up as unpainted prototypes.

First, here’s the reveal that Amelia Watson, Calliope, Ina’nis Ninomae, and Kiara Takanashi Hololive English Nendoroids are in the works. No precise concept art appeared to show them in their upcoming chibi forms.

Investigate the myth further! Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina'nis and Watson Amelia from hololive production are joining the Nendoroid line! Stay tuned for more info soon!#hololive #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/qYrtRgRYOU

— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) July 1, 2022

Next, here’s the reveal that Amelia, Calliope, Gura, Ina’nis, and Kiara will all get their own figmas.

When is a murder mystery game not a murder mystery game? When it's a combination murder mystery/shoot 'em up! Just as the "Yurukill" in the title Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a portmanteau of the Japanese "Yurusu" (to pardon or forgive) and the English "Kill," the game itself is a combo of two seemingly incompatible genres. It is a puzzle-solving adventure and a flashy scrolling shooter. The result works far better than one might think at first.

Yurukill kicks things off in an unknown prison. The first character and protagonist, Sengoku Shunju, is a mass murderer. Convicted of bombing an apartment building and killing 21 people, he's been removed from his cell and carted off to "Yurukill Land," a freakish amusement park. There, he and five other "Prisoners," all convicted of various crimes but continuing to proclaim their innocence, must survive the "Yurukill Games." The games are a series of challenges posed by Binko, Yurukill's eccentric, fox mask-wearing game show host. But there's more. Each Prisoner is paired up with an "Executioner," an individual with some connection to the Prisoner's crime. In Sengoku's case, his Executioner is Rina Azami, the only survivor of the bombing Sengoku allegedly committed.

As part of its Anime Expo 2022 announcements, Good Smile Company offered looks at its Mob Psycho 100 Shigeo Kageyama and Arataka Reigen Nendoroids. There's no release window for either one yet. However, the latest images offer a first look at the painted prototypes for both characters. Pop Up Parade figures of both characters are also on the way.

First, here's how Mob will look. He's wearing his school uniform.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!

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Nendoroid Shigeo Kageyama

Stay tuned for more info!#MobPsycho100 #goodsmile #AX2022 #GSCatAX2022 pic.twitter.com/jLJbzSYUId

— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) July 1, 2022

Next, here's Reigen in his usual suit.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!

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Nendoroid Arataka Reigen

A number of indie game Nendoroid updates appeared as part of Good Smile Company's Anime Expo 2022 announcements. Most of them were looks at confirmed characters. For example, painted prototypes of both the Nendoroid versions of Shovel Knight and Undertale's Undine showed up. So did an unpainted Nendoroid prototype of the half-genie Shantae.

First, here's the painted Shovel Knight Nendoroid. He'll be armed with his shovel. His armor will also use metallic paint.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!

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Nendoroid Shovel Knight

Stay tuned to for more info!#ShovelKnight #goodsmile #AX2022 #GSCatAX2022 pic.twitter.com/zDkTHk4oNx

— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) July 1, 2022

Next, here's the Undertale Undine Nendoroid. She'll join Sans and Papyrus, who will appear in 2023.

Phantasy Star Online 2 and PSO2 New Genesis PS4 versions are finally going to appear outside Japan. As part of the Anime Expo 2022 announcements, Sega confirmed a global release. The only consoles with the MMORPGs outside Japan right now are ones in the Xbox family. They will arrive on the PlayStation Store on August 31, 2022.

Here's the official announcement.

"PS4 when?"
We're happy to announce that #PSO2NGS Global is finally coming to @PlayStation!

Join the never-ending adventure in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis on PS4, coming August 31st! #AX2022 #AnimeExpo pic.twitter.com/jK6Qe6p68D

— Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis - Global (@play_pso2) July 1, 2022

PSO2 New Genesis launched on Xbox consoles and PCs back in June 2021.

As part of its Anime Expo 2022 showings, Good Smile Company showed off both the Hades Thanatos Nendoroid and Zagreus Pop Up Parade figure. In each case, the items are prototypes currently in development. Thanatos is the further along of the two. His figure appeared as a painted prototype. As for Zagreus, his only showed up as an unpainted prototype.

First, here's how the Hades Thanatos Nendoroid will look. He'll arrive carrying his scythe.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!

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Nendoroid Thanatos

Stay tuned to for more info!#Hades #goodsmile #AX2022 #GSCatAX2022 pic.twitter.com/gjJ51vMhJ4

— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) July 1, 2022

Next, here's how the Hades Zagreus Pop Up Parade figure will look. He's going to be wielding a sword for this figure.

Anime Expo 2022 Figure Update!