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My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Hits Switch 2 in September

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Plus Ultra on the go — My Hero Academia: All’s Justice is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 September 2026, bringing the anime’s climactic Final War arc to Nintendo’s latest console. Bandai Namco confirmed the port this week alongside a batch of Switch 2-exclusive features that give MHA fans a reason to pick it up even if they already own the PS5 or PC version.

MY HERO ACADEMIA: ALL’S JUSTICE | Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Trailer — via BANDAI NAMCO Europe on YouTube

What Is My Hero Academia: All’s Justice?

All’s Justice is a 3v3 arena brawler set during the manga’s most explosive storyline — the Final War — where heroes and villains clash in battles that pushed the series to its emotional peak. Players assemble a team of three fighters from a roster stacked with fan favourites and chain Quirk-powered combos in fights designed to feel as over-the-top as the source material.

The game launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in February 2026. The Switch 2 port brings the action home to Nintendo fans who want to take it portable, and based on how popular MHA events, merchandise, and cinema screenings have been here in Singapore, local fans have clearly been waiting for this moment.

MY HERO ACADEMIA All's Justice Nintendo Switch 2 key art featuring heroes and villains
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco

Switch 2-Exclusive Features for My Hero Academia All’s Justice

Bandai Namco isn’t simply porting the existing build — the Switch 2 version adds features that make use of what the console does best:

  • Online GameShare via GameChat — battle online with a friend even if only one of you owns the game, using the Switch 2’s GameShare functionality through GameChat.
  • New Minigame Mode (All 10 Types) — a day-one free update brings a full collection of mini-games featuring Class 1-A students, including a PAC-MAN collaboration mini-game. Ghosts and Quirks in the same screen is not a crossover anyone expected, but we’re here for it.
  • Exclusive physical inner cover art — physical editions include collector-worthy artwork illustrated by bones film, the studio behind the MHA anime, depicting Izuku Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki side by side.

Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

The Switch 2 version launches in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. Pre-ordering any edition unlocks:

  • Early character access to Izuku Midoriya Rising and All For One Chaos
  • 30,000 Hero Coins (in-game currency)

Exact pricing for each edition has not been announced yet — watch the official Bandai Namco announcement page and the Nintendo eShop for SGD listings when they arrive.

Last Words

For Singapore fans who have been holding off on All’s Justice because they’re Switch-first households, the wait is almost over. The Switch 2 port lands 4 September 2026 — right in the middle of a packed end-of-year gaming calendar. The PAC-MAN mini-game is delightfully unexpected, and GameShare online play means you and your kakis only need one copy between you to get into the hero-versus-villain action. We’ll keep an eye on SGD pricing as soon as it surfaces on the Singapore eShop. For more upcoming games worth watching, check out our Game News section.

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Star Fox Is Back on Switch 2 — Free Demo Out Now, Launches 25 June

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Fox McCloud and the Arwing are back. Star Fox launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on 25 June 2026 — and if you already have the console, there is no reason to wait: a free demo has been live on the Switch 2 eShop since 12 June, and your save data carries over to the full game.

Star Fox — Overview Trailer — Nintendo Switch 2, via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Star Fox 64 Rebuilt for Switch 2

This is not a brand-new entry in the franchise — it is a cinematic reimagining of the beloved 1997 Nintendo 64 classic, Star Fox 64. The bones are the same: Fox McCloud leads his mercenary squadron through the Lylat system on a mission to stop the evil scientist Andross. But everything around that skeleton has been rebuilt from the ground up.

Character models have been overhauled with newly detailed designs that honour the original’s puppet-inspired aesthetic. Every stage has been redressed with modern fidelity. The soundtrack receives a full orchestral treatment. And for the first time in the franchise, every line of dialogue is fully voiced — giving the story the weight of a proper sci-fi action film rather than a terse space shooter. Nintendo detailed the overhaul in its official announcement, describing it as a game that “takes full advantage of the power and performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 system.”

Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 box art
Image courtesy of Nintendo

It has been a full ten years since the last Star Fox game — Star Fox Zero landed on Wii U in 2016 and remains the franchise’s most recent entry. Nintendo announced the Switch 2 instalment on 6 May 2026 via a surprise 15-minute Nintendo Direct that dropped without warning through the Nintendo Today app, and it has been one of the most-discussed Switch 2 titles since.

New Modes and Switch 2-Specific Features

The campaign supports multiple difficulty levels — Easy, Normal, and Expert — plus branching stage paths that give veteran players a reason to replay routes they skipped. On top of the story mode, two additional modes add longevity.

Challenge Mode adds fresh objectives to existing stages, testing precision and route knowledge beyond a simple clear. Battle Mode is the headline addition for multiplayer: 4-vs-4 online dogfights supporting up to eight players in a single match. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online play.

On the hardware side, Star Fox is one of the first titles to make serious use of Joy-Con 2 mouse controls — slide the controller across a flat surface and you aim with it directly, a natural fit for targeting enemies in a fast-moving rail shooter. GameChat integration lets you play as your favourite Star Fox character with AR avatar overlays and real-time voice chat during multiplayer sessions. Local co-op via dual Joy-Con is also supported.

Prices, Demo, and Where to Buy

Star Fox is priced at USD$50 digital / USD$60 physical in the United States (Japan: ¥5,480 digital / ¥6,480 physical). The Singapore eShop price had not been confirmed at time of writing — check the Switch 2 eShop directly for the SGD figure. Physical copies are available through Nintendo’s official Shopee and Lazada storefronts in the region.

The free demo is on the eShop now. It requires no additional steps beyond owning a Switch 2 — search for Star Fox from the home screen, download the demo, and your progress carries forward when you buy the full game on or after 25 June.

Last words

Ten years is a long wait for a new Star Fox, and this Switch 2 remake looks like the comeback the franchise deserved. The demo is free, it is playable right now, and the full game is less than a week away. Singapore Switch 2 owners — this one is worth your time this weekend. Check out our latest game news for everything else landing on Switch 2 this season.

Update (20 June 2026): Singapore eShop Price Confirmed

The one missing detail above is now filled in. The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop in Singapore has gone live with its local Star Fox listing, and the full game is priced at S$62.50. The page currently shows a pre-order ahead of the 25 June 2026 launch, with a Download Demo button sitting right beside the purchase option — confirming the free demo we covered above is available on the Singapore eShop, not just overseas regions.

Star Fox Singapore Switch 2 eShop listing showing S$62.50 pre-order price
The Singapore Switch 2 eShop lists Star Fox at S$62.50, with the free demo still available to download. Photo: GameTrader

At S$62.50 for the digital edition, this lands as solid value for a first-party Nintendo Switch 2 release — and it actually comes in slightly below a direct conversion of the US$50 digital price. If you have been holding off on the demo while waiting for the local figure, there is nothing left to wait for: the demo is free, your save carries over, and the full game is now just days away.

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DOA6 Last Round Launches Thursday — Free Core Fighters on PS5, Xbox, and PC

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After more than seven years, Dead or Alive 6 is back — updated, optimised for current-gen hardware, and arriving this week. DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round launches on Thursday, 25 June 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. KOEI TECMO and Team Ninja confirmed the release at State of Play earlier this year, and the countdown is now down to days.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round – Announcement Trailer — via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube

What DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Brings

This is the definitive edition of the 2019 original, which sold over 900,000 copies and accumulated more than 8 million free-to-play downloads. Last Round lifts the experience to current-gen hardware and adds several worthwhile features:

  • Photo Mode — reposition characters, adjust poses, and capture your favourite fighters from any angle
  • Full roster included — all 24 original characters plus five DLC fighters: Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki (29 fighters total)
  • DLC carry-over — costumes, premium tickets, and save data from the original DOA6 transfer into Last Round
Dead or Alive 6 fighter roster key art
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Team Ninja

Core Fighters: Free to Play from Day One

Not ready to commit at full price? DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Core Fighters launches simultaneously as a free-to-play edition. You get four playable characters at launch — Kasumi, Marie Rose, Honoka, and NiCO — plus access to Photo Mode and the online modes DOA Quest and DOA Central. Story Mode requires a separate DLC purchase, but for anyone wanting to try the game without spending anything, Core Fighters is a genuine zero-cost entry point.

A New Dead or Alive Is Coming

The original announcement also confirmed that the next new entry in the DEAD OR ALIVE franchise is already in development at Team Ninja. No platform, release window, or title has been shared — but for a series dormant since 2019, the confirmation matters.

Singapore Availability and Pricing

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round launches globally on Thursday, 25 June 2026. SGD pricing on the PlayStation Store and Steam is to be confirmed — check both storefronts ahead of launch day. Core Fighters will be available to download for free on all three platforms from day one.

For more upcoming fighting-game and PS5 news, head to our Game News section.

Last words

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 remains one of the most approachable 3D fighters out there, and Last Round is the natural reason to revisit it on the hardware most Singapore players are actually on in 2026. The free Core Fighters edition means there is no cost to trying it — and knowing a brand-new DOA is in development makes Thursday feel like the start of something rather than just a remaster. Keep an eye on the PS Store and Steam for local pricing.

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EA Sports UFC 6 Is Out Now — SGD94.90 on PS5 and Xbox

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EA Sports UFC 6 is out today on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — and with a Metacritic score of 84 and 91 percent of critics recommending it, this is shaping up to be the strongest entry in the franchise. Singapore players can grab the Standard Edition from the PlayStation Store right now for SGD94.90.

UFC 6 Official Reveal Trailer — via EA SPORTS UFC on YouTube

What Makes EA Sports UFC 6 Different

The headline addition is Flow State — a system that gives 30+ fighters a unique three-layer perk setup built around their real-world fighting style. Play as Alex Pereira and you are rewarded for loading up heavy left hooks and kicks; play as Max Holloway and the game nudges you towards relentless volume striking and forward pressure. Build your Flow meter and you unlock finishing combos and strategic advantages tuned to each fighter’s identity.

EA Vancouver also introduces Markerless Capture technology for the first time in the series — capturing authentic fighter movement without a traditional motion-capture suit — alongside the new Sapien Technology for striking contact. The result is hits that land with noticeably more weight than UFC 5. Frostbite physics make their franchise debut as well, making knockdowns and ragdoll reactions feel genuinely unpredictable in a way that mirrors real bouts.

Lead Producer Nate McDonald said in EA’s launch press release that “every element is designed to reflect the individuality of real fighters — our goal is to capture the sport as faithfully as possible.”

New Modes: Hall of Legends and The Legacy

Two new modes add depth beyond the Octagon. Hall of Legends spotlights eight new UFC legends added to the roster — including Randy Couture and Ken Shamrock in their franchise debuts — with biographical content and signature challenges. The Legacy is a narrative expansion within Career Mode that adds 150+ story events, training camp sequences, and sponsorships to flesh out the path from prospect to champion.

What the Reviews Are Saying

UFC 6 holds an 84 on Metacritic and an 82 on OpenCritic heading into standard launch — a series best on both platforms. VPEsports praised the Flow State system and called the visual overhaul on PS5 a generational leap for fighter models and facial animations. Criticisms are familiar: the ground game still lags behind the striking system, and Fighter Pass monetisation is unchanged. The overall consensus is that EA Vancouver did real work this cycle.

Editions and Pricing for Singapore

The Standard Edition is live on the Singapore PlayStation Store for SGD94.90, and includes the base game plus three fighter skins (The Korean Zombie, Miesha Tate, and Leon Edwards). The Ultimate Edition adds the Fighter Pass, Expansion Pass, VIP Pass, and seven days of early access — Ultimate buyers have been playing since 12 June. EA Play members received a 10-hour trial from the same date.

Last Words

MMA draws serious passion in Singapore — UFC events sell out here, and fighting game communities are active on PlayStation. With SGD94.90 for the Standard Edition, UFC 6 lands as one of the more reasonably priced new releases this month, and an 84 Metacritic score suggests the buy is worth it. Alex Pereira on the cover does not hurt.

For more launch-day gaming news, check out our game news section.

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RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Concert Streams on Netflix This Saturday

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RADWIMPS — the Japanese band whose music defined a generation of anime films — is bringing their sold-out 20th anniversary live tour to Netflix worldwide this Saturday, June 20. If you have even the softest spot for Your Name, this is unmissable viewing for Singapore fans.

RADWIMPS – 賜物 / Tamamono [Official Live Video from “RADWIMPS 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR”] — via RADWIMPS on YouTube

RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Concert: What to Expect on Netflix

The Netflix special captures RADWIMPS performing at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on December 27, 2025 — the closing night of a 17-show Japan tour that visited nine cities and sold out every single venue. The full performance runs to 21 songs including the encore, sweeping across the band’s two-decade catalogue.

The setlist draws from their latest album Anew alongside the career-defining anthems that anime fans around the world have come to love. Confirmed tracks on the night include “Tamamono,” “Sparkle,” “MAAFAKA,” “Tummy,” “Iindesuka?,” and “Hitsu Zetsu.” For those who have seen Your Name — and that is basically everyone — hearing “Sparkle” ring out across a packed Ariake Arena is a whole different experience.

RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Live Tour promotional visual
Image courtesy of RADWIMPS

The Band That Scored Your Name, Weathering with You, and Suzume

Formed in Kanagawa in 2001, RADWIMPS built a decade of cult following in Japan before their partnership with director Makoto Shinkai on Your Name (2016) made them a household name worldwide. They went on to score Weathering with You (2019) and Suzume (2022), earning Japan Academy Awards for Best Original Score across all three — a triple sweep that cements them as the defining sonic voice of modern anime film.

The band’s music is now inseparable from those films for millions of fans. In Singapore, where all three Shinkai films were box-office hits, RADWIMPS have a devoted following that stretches well beyond typical J-rock audiences. The 20th anniversary tour is as much a celebration for those fans as it is for the band.

Blu-ray, DVD, and Bonus Guest Footage

If streaming once is not going to be enough, a Blu-ray and DVD release follows on August 12, 2026, priced at ¥6,800 (standard edition) or ¥8,300 for a limited edition with commemorative goods. The physical release also includes exclusive footage from the Yokohama Arena shows, featuring guest appearances by BUMP OF CHICKEN, Vaundy, and YOASOBI — none of which will be on Netflix. International pre-orders are expected to open on RADWIMPS’ overseas store ahead of the August release.

Last words

RADWIMPS last played Singapore in early 2024, and the energy in the room that night was proof of just how deeply their catalogue resonates here. The Netflix special — filmed at the peak of their 20th anniversary run — is the next best thing to being at Ariake Arena. Add it to your queue now: the concert lands on Netflix Singapore on June 20. For more Japan culture and anime music news, browse our News section.

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Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Demo Is Out Now

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Cygames has dropped a free demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, and it is live right now across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The trial arrives alongside a brand-new trailer that recaps the beloved original game ahead of the expansion’s July 9, 2026 launch.

[EN] Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok | Third Trailer “The Journey So Far” — via Granblue Fantasy: Relink Official Channel on YouTube

Three Modes to Try in the Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok Demo

The demo packs three distinct modes:

  • Story Mode — Play through an early chapter of the Granblue Fantasy: Relink main campaign. Clear it to earn in-game rewards redeemable when the full game launches on 9 July.
  • Quest Mode — Tackle four action quests solo or with friends across platforms. Beat the first three to unlock the fourth, “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer,” which gives you a first look at the Summons mechanic — an all-new Endless Ragnarok battle system available at Chaos difficulty and above.
  • Tutorial Mode — Brand new to the series? This mode walks you through exploration and combat basics before you dive in.

Crossplay is active from day one, letting PS5 players queue alongside Switch 2 and PC crews. No PlayStation Plus membership is required for PS5/PS4 multiplayer, though Nintendo Switch Online is needed for Switch 2 online sessions.

Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok third trailer screenshot showing Gran and crew in battle
Image courtesy of Cygames

Meet Seofon, the Star Sword Sovereign

One of Endless Ragnarok’s six brand-new playable characters, Seofon — the famed Star Sword Sovereign — is available to try in the demo. He unlocks differently in the full game, so the demo is your best chance to get hands-on time before 9 July. Cygames has also balanced the experience based on open beta feedback: the Aquila Ruby Golem boss in “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer” now has reduced HP and ATK values, making it more approachable for newcomers.

What Is Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok?

Released in 2024, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is Cygames’ cinematic action RPG set in a world of sky pirates and floating islands. Endless Ragnarok is a major standalone expansion adding a new storyline, the solo-progression Conflux system, and six new playable characters. It is also the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch 2, opening the series up to a whole new wave of players.

To unlock Endless Ragnarok’s story content in the full game, you’ll need to complete “The Tale of Bahamut’s Rage” quest from the base game, which then opens up Chaos-difficulty quests and the Conflux mode — a solo progression track that scales from early chapters all the way through the expansion’s final acts.

Pricing

  • New players (base game + Endless Ragnarok bundle): USD $59.99
  • Existing GBF Relink owners (Endless Ragnarok upgrade): USD $29.99

SGD pricing is to be confirmed — check the PlayStation Store Singapore or Steam Store for your regional price once the game launches on 9 July.

Last Words

For Singapore fans of action RPGs, GBF Relink’s Endless Ragnarok demo is a genuine no-brainer — it is completely free, playable right now, and rewards you with in-game items for the full version. The crossplay support also means your local friends on PS5, Switch 2, or PC can all queue together, which is exactly the kind of feature the Singapore gaming scene needs to make co-op nights frictionless.

Search “Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok” in your PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, or Steam to grab the demo now. For more game launches and demos coming to Singapore, head over to our Game News section.

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Crunchyroll’s Full Summer 2026 Anime Lineup: 50+ Shows for Singapore Fans

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Crunchyroll has officially revealed its Summer 2026 anime season simulcast calendar, and it is packed. The platform is bringing over 50 new and continuing titles to Singapore starting 24 June 2026, with new premieres rolling out nearly every day through August. Whether you are into dark fantasy action, isekai, mecha strategy, or romance, there is something in this lineup for you.

2026 Summer Anime Season Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

The Biggest New Debuts in Crunchyroll Summer 2026

The headline new arrival this season is BLACK TORCH, premiering on 4 July. Based on the manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki, the series follows reluctant shinobi Jiro and the mononoke cat Rago — a dark urban-fantasy collision between the human and spirit worlds, animated by 100studio. Opening theme “Freeze Me Up” is performed by SiM. It is streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll.

BLACK TORCH key visual — anime premiering July 4, 2026 on Crunchyroll
Image courtesy of Black Torch Anime / VIZ Media

Also debuting in early July:

  • KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE (2 July, LIDENFILMS) — high-school girl transforms into a kaiju whenever her emotions spike. Thai dub included.
  • Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 (4 July, Aura Studio) — Arc returns in the fan-favourite isekai sequel.
  • Hana-Kimi Season 2 (1 July, Signal.MD) — two-episode premiere of the cross-dressing high-school romance.
  • Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance (4 July, Seven Arcs) — a new chapter in the long-running Nanoha franchise.
  • Goodbye, Lara (5 July, Kinema Citrus, Crunchyroll exclusive) — a mermaid princess reawakens in Lake Biwa with one last chance at true love.

Big Returns and Sequels Worth Your Watch Time

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 drops on 5 July — we have already covered it separately and it is the season’s most-anticipated return, exclusively on Crunchyroll with a Thai dub. Following closely:

  • You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 (5 July) — the high-school opposites-attract romance continues, with Thai dub.
  • Clevatess Season 2 (8 July, Lay-duce) — the dark fantasy about a lord of beasts and an unlikely orphan returns.
  • Tomb Raider King (8 July, STUDIO EEK) — when divine relics suddenly erupt worldwide, a betrayed raider gets a second chance armed with foreknowledge.
  • Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 (8 July, NUT) — Tanya heads back to the front line, with an English dub alongside Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and French options.
  • Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Part 2 (12 August, WHITE FOX) — Subaru’s crew heads to the Pleiades Watchtower, with Thai and Bahasa Indonesian dubs. We covered this one too.

Spring 2026 Series Continuing Through Summer

Several fan-favourites carry over from the spring slate and keep running all season:

  • ONE PIECE – Elbaph Arc Part 2 (Toei Animation) — new episodes Sundays
  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 (8bit) — Fridays
  • Daemons of the Shadow Realm (bones film) — Saturdays
  • Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 (Bandai Namco Pictures) — Saturdays
  • LIAR GAME (MADHOUSE) — Mondays
  • Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke (WIT Studio) — Saturdays
  • The Drops of God (Satelight) — Fridays
  • RILAKKUMA (Production I.G) — Fridays

When Does Summer 2026 Anime Start on Crunchyroll in Singapore?

The season opens with Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! on 24 June. New titles then roll out daily through early July, with the main rush hitting on the weekend of 4–5 July. For Singapore fans, Crunchyroll simulcasts run subtitles-first in line with Japan broadcast times; dub premiere dates will be announced separately. Note that availability may vary by region for a small number of titles — check the Crunchyroll app for your local catalogue.

The full schedule runs from Crunchyroll’s official summer 2026 page, which lists every simulcast premiere date and dub language available.

Last Words

It has been a big June for anime announcements, and Crunchyroll’s Summer 2026 calendar is the clearest picture yet of what Singapore fans can look forward to from now through August. BLACK TORCH and KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE are the two new debuts we are watching most closely, while the return of Mushoku Tensei, Skeleton Knight, and the ongoing One Piece Elbaph arc should keep watchlists full. Bookmark the GameTrader Manga & Anime section as we cover each major premiere closer to air date.

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Re:ZERO Season 4 The Recapture Arc Is Coming August 12

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The Loss Arc is over, Emilia has sung again, and the calendar now says August 12. After the emotionally devastating Season 4 Episode 11 finale aired yesterday, White Fox and the Re:ZERO4 PARTNERS production committee have locked in the second half of Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World Season 4: The Recapture Arc begins on Crunchyroll on August 12, 2026.

Re:ZERO Season 4 Part 2: Date, Episodes, and What to Expect

Following the 11-episode Loss Arc that wrapped on June 17, The Recapture Arc runs for 8 additional episodes — bringing Season 4’s total to 19 episodes across both consecutive cours. The arc picks up the threads left brutally hanging by the Loss Arc’s finale: Rem remains trapped in an unending sleep, Crusch has lost her memories, and Julius had his very name devoured by the Authority of Gluttony. Subaru and his allies must now fight to reclaim everything that was taken from them in the city of Priestella.

Season 4 adapts Arc 5 and Arc 6 of Tappei Nagatsuki’s light novel, two of the most ambitious and emotionally punishing story sections in the franchise. Part 2 is expected to delve deeper into Arc 6, which had not been adapted in animated form before this season.

Re:ZERO Season 4 The Recapture Arc key visual
Image courtesy of KADOKAWA

Stay Alive ~Regain~ Is Out Now on Streaming

Alongside the key visual reveal, a special new recording of Re:ZERO’s iconic Season 1 ending theme has been released. “Stay Alive ~Regain~” is performed once again by Rie Takahashi in her role as Emilia, composed and written by Heart’s Cry — the same creative team behind the 2016 original. The track debuted at the close of Season 4 Episode 11 and is now available on digital streaming platforms worldwide as of today, June 18.

Speaking about the new performance, Takahashi said she “embraced it with the warmth that Emilia carries in her heart today,” as shared via Anime Corner. For fans who remember that song from Season 1, hearing it again at this point in the story hits completely differently.

Anime Expo 2026 Early Screening and Singapore Streaming

Before August 12 rolls around, Singapore-based fans heading to Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles — or following it remotely — will get early impressions to look forward to: Episode 1 of The Recapture Arc is scheduled for a theatrical screening on July 3 as part of KADOKAWA’s Anime 10th Anniversary Panel.

For Singapore fans staying home, the series streams on Crunchyroll, which is available here with weekly simulcast access. If you haven’t caught up on Season 4 Part 1 yet, all 11 Loss Arc episodes are already live — you have roughly seven weeks before Part 2 begins. Check out our other anime coverage for more seasonal picks in the meantime.

Last words

Re:ZERO has never been kind to its characters, and the Loss Arc proved once again that Nagatsuki is in no hurry to give Subaru anything he hasn’t bled for first. August 12 and eight episodes to go. Get your re-watch in, stream “Stay Alive ~Regain~” to prepare yourself emotionally, and mark the calendar — The Recapture Arc is almost here.

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 key visual
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Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Hits Crunchyroll on 8 July

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Nine years after Studio NUT first put a child soldier through the horrors of an alternate-world Great War, Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 finally has its premiere date locked in — and Singapore fans on Crunchyroll can circle 8 July 2026 on their calendars.

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 — Official Trailer via AnimeSelect on YouTube

Nine Years Later — Tanya Is Back

Kadokawa first confirmed a second season back in June 2021, then went very quiet. A teaser trailer surfaced in November 2025, followed by a full trailer, new key visual, and cast updates unveiled at the Kadokawa booth during AnimeJapan 2026 on 28 March. With Crunchyroll’s official summer 2026 simulcast schedule now confirmed, 8 July is the date.

For the uninitiated: the original 2017 season adapts Carlo Zen’s light novel series about a cutthroat Japanese salaryman reincarnated as Tanya von Degurechaff, a small blonde girl in a magical-meets-militaristic alternate version of early-twentieth-century Europe. She’s assigned to the Imperial Army, and she turns brutal survival instincts into terrifying battlefield efficiency. It’s part dark isekai, part WWI military thriller, and it built a fiercely loyal following across Southeast Asia. The 2019 film Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie followed, but Season 2 has been the one fans have spent years waiting for.

Same Studio, Same Composer, New Director

Studio NUT returns to animate the sequel, keeping the visual language consistent with Season 1 and the film. The writing is again handled by Kenta Ihara, who wrote the series composition for Season 1. Yuji Hosogoe is also back as character designer and chief animation director, so Tanya’s signature unsettling wide-eyed expression should survive the transition.

What does change is the director’s chair. Takayuki Yukimoto takes over, marking his first time leading a full series as director. That’s a notable shift from Season 1’s Yutaka Uemura, though Yukimoto steps into a production team that clearly knows the material — so the continuity risk feels manageable.

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 key visual featuring Tanya von Degurechaff
Image courtesy of Kadokawa

New Faces Joining the Imperial Army

Two new cast members were confirmed at AnimeJapan 2026. Tomokazu Sugita — a household name for SG anime fans across franchises from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure to Genshin Impact — joins as a character named Mikel. Yoko Hikasa, best known here for Lycoris Recoil and Attack on Titan, voices Liliya. Character details for both remain under wraps for now.

The core cast is intact. Aoi Yuki reprises Tanya, Saori Hayami returns as the devoted Viktoriya Ivanovna Serebryakov, and Shinichiro Miki, Tessho Kenda, and Hochu Otsuka are back in their key Imperial command roles.

Where and When to Watch in Singapore

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 premieres on 8 July 2026 on Tokyo MX and affiliated Japanese broadcast networks. Crunchyroll has confirmed the simulcast as part of its summer 2026 lineup for its global territories, Singapore included. Episode times will be announced closer to the premiere. An English dub has not been officially confirmed, though given the popularity of the Season 1 dub on Crunchyroll, it would be surprising if one weren’t in the works.

If you want to revisit the series first, Season 1 and the 2019 film are currently streaming on Crunchyroll. Check out our anime coverage for more on what’s streaming this summer.

Last words

For Singapore fans who fell for Tanya’s ice-cold strategic mind back in 2017, the wait is almost over. Eight July is not far away, and with Studio NUT and the full core cast returning, the foundations are solid. We’ll be watching — and reporting back on how the season unfolds.