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Goodbye, Lara Reveals Ending Theme “Hearts Glow” by Hana Hope and Two New Cast Members

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Kinema Citrus — the studio behind Made in Abyss — has dropped the third promotional video for its upcoming original anime Goodbye, Lara, and it delivers two notable reveals: the ending theme song “Hearts Glow” performed by singer-songwriter Hana Hope, and a pair of new cast additions joining the show when it premieres on Crunchyroll this July.

Goodbye, Lara | Official Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

What the Goodbye, Lara PV3 Shows

The new promotional video previews the ending theme in context, giving audiences their first feel for how Hana Hope’s music fits the show’s bittersweet, fairy-tale-meets-modern-Japan atmosphere. Alongside the musical reveal, the Crunchyroll announcement accompanying the PV also unveiled a fresh key visual and expanded the cast with two more named characters.

Two New Cast Members Join the Ensemble

Minami Tsuda voices Risa, Lara’s fourth oldest sister, while Kazutomi Yamamoto takes on Kōta, a new human character. They join a lineup that already includes Hana Hishikawa in the lead role of Lara, alongside Nana Kawaishi, Rica Fukami, Ayumu Murase, and Masaki Terasoma.

The Story: A Mermaid Reborn at Lake Biwa

Loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, Goodbye, Lara follows a mermaid princess who wished to be loved by a human — a wish that cost her everything. Two centuries later, she awakens at Lake Biwa in modern-day Shiga Prefecture, Japan, with one last chance at life and love before she vanishes for good.

Director Takushi Koide leads the production at Kinema Citrus, with Anna Kawahara overseeing series scripts, Shiori Tani handling character design, and Yuma Yamaguchi composing the score. The project is published by Kadokawa.

Goodbye Lara key visual — Crunchyroll anime Summer 2026
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll / Kadokawa

When and Where to Watch in Singapore

Goodbye, Lara premieres in Japan on 5 July 2026, with Crunchyroll simulcasting for international audiences — including Singapore and Southeast Asia. It is part of Crunchyroll’s Summer 2026 anime season lineup, which includes a strong mix of returning titles and originals this year.

Last words

With a studio pedigree like Kinema Citrus behind it and Hana Hope lending emotional weight to the ending theme, Goodbye, Lara looks set to be one of the more quietly affecting picks of Summer 2026. Singapore fans catching the new season on Crunchyroll would do well to give this one a slot on their watchlist — 5 July is closer than it feels.

Manga Anime, News

Ave Mujica Drops Best Album Ave Música and New MV

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Ave Mujica, the gothic rock unit from the BanG Dream! universe, dropped the official music video for “The Whole Blue World” today — the brand-new track from their best album Ave Música, which hit stores on 17 June 2026. If you have been sleeping on the group since their anime wrapped earlier this year, this is a good week to catch up.

Ave Música — Best Album Out Now on Bushiroad Music

Ave Música is a 15-track best album that condenses Ave Mujica’s discography into one collection, with one original new composition: “The Whole Blue World.” The album is available in three editions from Bushiroad Music:

  • Standard Edition — ¥3,850
  • Blu-ray Limited Edition — ¥9,900 (includes live footage from the 6th live concert Ulterius Procedere filmed in Tokyo)
  • Limited Edition Special Box — ¥15,400 (adds five acrylic character charms, a fabric poster, and a special collectors’ box)

Standout tracks in the collection include fan favourites “KiLLKiSS,” “Symbol I : △,” “DIVINE,” “Black Birthday,” and “Octagram Dance” — a setlist that spans Ave Mujica’s darker, more theatrical range in the BanG Dream! catalogue.

Ave Mujica Ave Música best album promotional art
Image courtesy of Bushiroad Music / Ave Mujica

Watch: The Whole Blue World (Official Music Video)

Ave Mujica – The Whole Blue World (Official Music Video) — via Ave Mujica on YouTube

Who Is Ave Mujica?

Ave Mujica is a five-member unit within the BanG Dream! franchise, each member performing under a masked alter-ego persona. The unit — Sakiko Togawa (Obivionis), Uika Misumi (Doloris), Mutsumi Wakaba (Mortis), Nyamu Yutenji (Amoris), and Umiri Yahata (Timoris) — built their fanbase through the Ave Mujica anime that aired earlier this year, and won fans over with their gothic-inflected rock sound that sets them apart from BanG Dream!’s brighter acts.

What’s Ahead for Ave Mujica and BanG Dream!

The second half of 2026 is stacked for the franchise:

  • BanG Dream! Ave Mujica: prima aurora — the theatrical film continuing where the anime left off — premieres in Japan in Fall 2026. An international release via Crunchyroll has not been confirmed yet but is widely anticipated.
  • Live Tour “Virtus” — October 24–25, 2026 at Keio Arena Tokyo.
  • International Tour — Taipei dates confirmed for August 8–9, 2026.
  • MyGO!!!!! sequel anime — the sister band’s follow-up season is slated for January 2027.
  • BanG Dream! Our Notes — a new mobile game with global availability planned for 2026; no confirmed Singapore release date yet.

Last words

There is no Singapore date on the Virtus tour just yet — but Taipei in August is close enough that fans in Singapore may want to keep tabs on the official BanG Dream! site and Ave Mujica’s social channels for any additional international stops. The prima aurora film is the bigger watch: with Crunchyroll holding SEA streaming rights for the franchise, an English-subtitled release for Singapore viewers looks likely. For now, Ave Música is available to import, and “The Whole Blue World” is streaming on the official Ave Mujica YouTube channel. Keep an eye on our anime coverage for updates as the Summer 2026 season heats up.

Manga Anime

Rilakkuma Anime Season 2 Reveals “Tekuteku World Travel” — Stream It Now on Crunchyroll

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Rilakkuma fans, your bears are going somewhere new. Aniplex today unveiled a fresh promotional video for the short TV anime, confirming that it is moving into a second season with an all-new subtitle: Tekuteku World Travel (てくてく世界旅行 — “Steadily Traveling the World”). The new key visual, released alongside the PV, shows Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiiroitori dressed in travel gear and ready to hit the road.

From Dreamy Getaway to Full World Tour

The Rilakkuma short anime premiered on 4 April 2026 on TBS, with its first season carrying the subtitle Goyurori Yume no Tabi (Leisure Trip of Dreams). If Season 1 felt like a slow, cosy holiday, Season 2 turns the dial up to a proper globe-trot: the iconic San-X trio will be exploring different corners of the world, sampling regional food and soaking in local culture along the way. The vibe stays firmly in Rilakkuma territory — gentle, warm, and easy to watch — but now with a travel-diary frame to hang each episode on.

Rilakkuma anime Season 2 Tekuteku World Travel key visual showing Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori in travel attire
Image courtesy of Aniplex
アニメ「リラックマ」第2弾PV (Season 2 PV) — via アニプレックス チャンネル on YouTube

The Production Team Behind It

Production I.G — the studio behind Ghost in the Shell, Haikyuu!!, and Vinland Saga — is handling animation, giving the show a noticeably polished look even in short-form. Yoshimi Itazu and Yumi Kamakura share directing duties, with character design by Chiyo Morita. Narration is provided by Lilas Ikuta, the vocalist behind YOASOBI, who also performs the series theme song “stay with me.” If you are already a YOASOBI fan, her voice lends the show an immediately familiar warmth.

How Singapore Fans Can Watch

Crunchyroll is streaming the series internationally, so Singapore viewers can dive straight into Season 1 right now — no waiting for a local release. In Japan, new episodes air every Saturday at 9:25 AM on TBS, and a library of past episodes is also available on platforms including Prime Video and ABEMA Premium for Japanese subscribers. With Season 2 episodes starting to roll out, now is a good time to catch up before the travel adventure gets into full swing.

Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiiroitori in travel attire from the Season 2 PV
Image courtesy of Aniplex

Last words

Rilakkuma has had a long, quiet presence in Singapore’s pop culture — from the plushie claw machines at Bugis+ and Orchard to the Rilakkuma Cafe pop-up at Kumoya that drew long queues. A full TV anime backed by Production I.G and narrated by a YOASOBI vocalist feels like a serious step up for the franchise. Whether you are in it for the chill vibes, the travel scenery, or just to hear Lilas Ikuta’s voice over gentle bear adventures, Crunchyroll has you covered. Check out more anime news on GameTrader.SG.

Game News

Pokémon Pokopia: Wish Upon a Jirachi Starts 23 June

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Pokémon Pokopia has its first proper limited-time event: Wish Upon a Jirachi begins on 23 June 2026 and runs until 8 July 2026 — giving Nintendo Switch 2 players a tight two-week window to earn exclusive star-themed items that won’t be available again after the event closes.

Pokémon Pokopia | Extended Trailer — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel

What Is Pokémon Pokopia?

If this is your first time hearing about it, Pokémon Pokopia is a life-simulation and creature-building game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, released in March 2026. You play as a Ditto that has transformed into a human, teaming up with Pokémon to construct towns, craft furniture, and build out a full settlement — think Minecraft and Animal Crossing merged into one Pokémon world.

Pokémon Pokopia — Nintendo Switch 2 life simulation game
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Wish Upon a Jirachi — How the Event Works

The event window is 23 June 2026 at 5:00 AM to 8 July 2026 at 4:59 AM (local time). Before you log in on Tuesday, make sure you have:

  • Pokémon Pokopia updated to at least Version 1.1.0
  • An active internet connection
  • At least one fully rebuilt Pokémon Center in your town — Jirachi will not appear in a town without one

Once inside, talk to Jirachi at your Pokémon Center to receive a wish note recipe. You then fulfil requests from the other Pokémon in your town, which converts those wish notes into sparkling wish notes. Bring them back to Jirachi to exchange for furniture and décor inspired by the starry sky — limited items available only during this event.

Worth noting: this is the first event in Pokopia that requires a genuine software update. Earlier events were embedded in the game’s base data, which meant some players used a system-clock workaround to access them early. That won’t work here — you need the actual update installed.

What’s Coming Next for Pokémon Pokopia

The Jirachi event is part of a broader content push for the game. In August 2026, a free update will introduce underwater exploration via the Dive move, letting players head beneath the waves for the first time. Alongside that, a paid Expansion Pass is planned: the first part — Bubbly Basin, a new underwater town with new outfits, furniture, and Pokémon — arrives later in 2026. A second paid expansion follows in late 2026, with a third and final chapter set for 2027.

Switch 2 Bundle Coming 2 July

Not on a Switch 2 yet? A Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo Switch 2 bundle launches on 2 July 2026, packaging the console with a digital copy of the game. International pricing is US$499.99 / £429.99 (Europe: €539.98). A local SGD price for Singapore has not been announced as of writing — watch Nintendo Singapore for confirmation closer to launch.

Pokémon Pokopia Wish Upon a Jirachi event — star-themed town decorations
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Last words

The Jirachi event window is genuinely short — two weeks, starting this Tuesday. If you already have Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2, update the game and rebuild your Pokémon Center before 23 June. Singapore fans who held off on the Switch 2 have the July bundle as a timely entry point, and with a free underwater update and the Bubbly Basin expansion on the horizon, the game’s content calendar is only getting busier. Follow our game news for the latest Nintendo Switch 2 updates as they land.

Manga Anime

Hunter x Hunter Volume 39: July 3, and 20 Chapters Already Waiting

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The first new Hunter x Hunter volume in nearly two years is almost here: Volume 39 lands in Japan on 3 July 2026. But the bigger story is not the volume itself — it is how much further Yoshihiro Togashi has already pushed the story beyond it.

Volume 39: The Essentials

Shueisha has officially listed HUNTER×HUNTER Volume 39 for 3 July 2026, priced at ¥572 (approximately S$5.90 at current rates), with 208 pages. The volume collects chapters 401–410 — the stretch that briefly ran in Weekly Shonen Jump between October and December 2024, before Togashi once again stepped back from the weekly schedule due to his ongoing chronic back pain.

The previous volume, Volume 38, came out in Japan on 4 September 2024. That makes the gap between tankobon releases roughly 22 months — an uncomfortable but not unusual wait for one of manga’s most notoriously interrupted series. The English edition of Volume 38 (via Viz Media) landed in January 2026; Volume 39’s English date has not been announced.

Gon Freecss in Hunter x Hunter anime
Image courtesy of Yoshihiro Togashi / Shueisha

Succession Contest Arc — Where We Left Off

Volume 39 continues the Succession Contest arc, the sweeping multi-faction storyline centred on the thirteen princes of the Kakin Empire vying for the throne while Gon and Killua remain apart and the cast expands at a pace only Togashi would attempt. Chapters 401–410 advance the Nen-beast plotlines and the political maneuvering that has been building since Volume 34. If you left off after Volume 38, this picks up exactly where you stopped.

The Bigger News: Togashi Has 20 Chapters Waiting

Here is what makes this moment feel different from previous hiatuses. According to Shonen Jump News, the verified English-language tracker for Weekly Shonen Jump, Togashi has been posting chapter-progress updates on his social media — and the numbers are encouraging.

  • Chapters 411–420: Fully completed.
  • Chapter 421: Manuscript confirmed finished as of late May 2026.
  • Chapters 422–429: In the “latest stages of production” — effectively near-complete.
  • Chapter 430: Inking confirmed completed as of April 2026.

That is roughly twenty chapters — a full two volumes’ worth of story — that are either done or essentially done, sitting in reserve. Shueisha has not confirmed when regular serialisation will resume, but a buffer that large signals real momentum. Previous hiatuses often began with Togashi having little or no runway. Right now, he appears to be ahead of the curve.

English Edition: A Long Wait, but Import Options Exist

Viz Media typically releases English volumes 12–16 months after the Japanese edition. If that pattern holds, Volume 39 in English is a 2027 arrival at best. Singapore readers who want it sooner can order from Amazon Japan or Rakuten — both ship internationally, with standard delivery to Singapore taking around one to two weeks. Kinokuniya’s branches at Ngee Ann City and Bugis+ also regularly stock Japanese-language Jump manga, so it is worth checking their shelves in early-to-mid July.

Last Words

For Singapore’s manga community, Volume 39 is proof that Hunter x Hunter is alive and, by the looks of Togashi’s chapter buffer, in better shape than at any point since the series resumed in 2022. The July 3 release date is a milestone — but the chapter-progress updates are the real signal to watch. Keep an eye on our manga and anime coverage for any English-edition date announcement from Viz Media, and for the inevitable buzz when Shueisha finally sets a return-to-serialisation date.

Manga Anime, News

Dorohedoro Season 3: MAPPA Drops the First Teaser

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Season 2 of Dorohedoro premiered on 1 April 2026 and ran through to its wild, chaotic conclusion — and MAPPA wasted no time. At their 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal event on 19 June, the studio confirmed that Dorohedoro Season 3 is in active production and dropped a first teaser to prove it.

Dorohedoro Season 3 teaser still from MAPPA 15th anniversary event
Image courtesy of MAPPA

What the Dorohedoro Season 3 Teaser Shows

True to the manga’s energy, the brief teaser wastes no time leaning into the strange and unsettling. Footage highlights include Nikaido awakening, the deeply disturbing moment of the Cross-Eyes Boss’s face peeling off, and the spectacularly grim sight of Saji becoming a pie — which will mean absolutely nothing to new viewers and everything to those who have read Q Hayashida’s source manga.

No release date is attached to the teaser, but the footage confirms the season is well past the concept stage and into production.

The Full Creative Team Is Back

The announcement confirmed that the same core creative team from Seasons 1 and 2 is returning for Season 3:

  • Director: Yuichiro Hayashi (also known for Attack on Titan: The Final Season)
  • Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
  • Character Designer: Tomohiro Kishi
  • Sound Director: Akiko Fujita
  • Music: (K)NoW_NAME

The returning cast includes Wataru Takagi as Caiman, Reina Kondo as Nikaido, Kenyu Horiuchi as En, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Shin, and Yu Kobayashi as Noi. Full continuity across both cast and crew has kept the adaptation faithful to Hayashida’s distinctive, one-of-a-kind work.

Where Singapore Fans Can Watch

Dorohedoro’s first two seasons are available in Singapore across multiple platforms: Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Ani-One Asia ULTRA. Season 3 will almost certainly follow the same arrangement, giving local fans several options when it arrives. If you have not started the series yet, now is a great time to catch up on both existing seasons before Season 3 lands.

Check out our full anime coverage for more on what is coming to Singapore screens this season.

Last words

Dorohedoro has always been the kind of anime that rewards patience — the world is dense, the tone is unlike anything else out there, and it gets richer the deeper you go. The fact that MAPPA is treating it as a priority title at their 15th anniversary showcase, alongside Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, says a lot about where the franchise stands right now. No release date yet, but given Season 2’s announcement-to-air pace, Singapore fans should be keeping an eye on their streaming apps in the second half of 2026 or early 2027.

Game News

Rhythm Heaven Groove Arrives on Nintendo Switch, 2 July

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After more than a decade without a new mainline entry, Rhythm Heaven Groove is tapping its way onto Nintendo Switch on 2 July 2026. In Singapore and across Asia, the game launches under the title Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars — and pre-orders are live right now on the Nintendo eShop.

Rhythm Heaven Groove – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Over 80 Brand-New Rhythm Games to Master

Every one of the 80-plus minigames in Rhythm Heaven Groove is completely original — no recycled stages from earlier entries. Each game comes with its own distinct art style, giving the whole package a colourful, unpredictable energy that keeps things fresh from the first tap to the last. The core mechanic stays true to the series: hit the beat, keep your timing perfect, and ride the groove.

Rhythm Heaven Groove rhythm minigame in action
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Beatspell — A Series-First RPG Mode

The most intriguing addition is Beatspell, a brand-new mode where you play as a wizard battling monsters by casting rhythm-powered spells. It’s unlocked as you progress through the single-player stages, and it’s the first time the franchise has ventured into RPG territory. Early previews describe it as a genuinely fun wrinkle on the formula — one that rewards players who have already sharpened their timing on the main game.

Multiplayer for Up to Four Players

More than 30 stages are designed for co-op or competitive play with up to four friends using Joy-Con controllers. Whether you’re gathered on a sofa or playing in tabletop mode, the multiplayer suite is one of the broadest in any Rhythm Heaven game to date. Critics who have previewed the game have flagged it as one of the Switch’s standout party titles this year.

Rhythm Heaven Groove multiplayer party mode
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Tsunku♂ Returns — and It Means a Lot

Series composer Tsunku♂ is back on the soundtrack, a return that carries real emotional weight for longtime fans. Tsunku♂ — the legendary musician behind every previous entry — has faced serious health challenges in recent years, making his involvement here all the more meaningful. The music is, as ever, central to the whole experience.

The game was co-developed by Nintendo EPD and TNX. It supports English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Korean, making it a well-localised release for the Singapore and broader Asian market. It’s also backward-compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.

Last Words

Ten years is a long time to wait for a rhythm game, and Rhythm Heaven Groove looks like it was worth every minute of the wait — 80-plus original games, a fresh RPG mode, strong multiplayer, and Tsunku♂ back on the keys. Singapore Switch owners: pre-orders are open at the Nintendo Singapore eShop right now. Check our game news for more Nintendo updates.

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Slashes onto Switch 2 on 24 September

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Joe Musashi is coming to Switch 2 — SEGA and developer Lizardcube have confirmed that SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on 24 September 2026, with pre-orders now live on the Nintendo eShop and a free demo available to download today.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance ❘ Game Introduction Trailer — via SEGA Asia(EN) on YouTube

What Is SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance?

If you missed the August 2025 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, here is the quick rundown. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is a hand-drawn 2D action platformer developed by Lizardcube — the same studio that revived Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and co-developed Streets of Rage 4. It brings back series protagonist Joe Musashi, who returns home to find his village burned and his clan turned to stone, setting off a vengeance quest across over a dozen visually distinct stages.

Combat gives you Joe’s katana, shuriken, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo abilities, with Amulets to upgrade your build as you progress. The game was very well received on its original platforms, praised for its tight controls and gorgeous hand-drawn visuals.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance stage environments
Image courtesy of SEGA

Switch 2 Version: What’s Different?

The Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives with an updated resolution, making the hand-drawn art look even sharper on the new hardware. Otherwise the core experience is the same acclaimed game — which is exactly what Switch 2 owners who held off will want to hear.

A free demo is already live on the Nintendo eShop, so you can try it before committing. Save data from the demo carries over to the full game.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of SEGA

The SEGA Villains Stage: Majima, Eggman, and Death Adder

The standout extra is the SEGA Villains Stage DLC, which pits Joe Musashi against three of SEGA’s most iconic antagonists across five additional stages with six new music tracks and extra Ninpo abilities:

  • Goro Majima (Like a Dragon / Yakuza series)
  • Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog)
  • Death Adder (Golden Axe)

It is a genuinely fun concept — a ninja master taking on SEGA’s villain roster — and adds meaningful replay value beyond the main campaign.

Editions and Pre-Order Details

Two editions are available for Switch 2:

  • Standard Edition — USD $29.99, digital on the Nintendo eShop
  • Deluxe Edition (physical game-key card) — includes the base game, SEGA Villains Stage DLC, translucent character cards, a physical art book, the Ghost Outfit and Medic Lite Amulet in-game items, a digital art book and soundtrack, and 2,000 in-game gold

Singapore eShop pricing will follow regional rates. Pre-orders are open now via the Nintendo eShop — search SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance on your Switch 2. Physical Deluxe Edition orders are available through select retailers.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance combat and ninpo abilities
Image courtesy of SEGA

Last Words

Singapore Switch 2 owners now have another must-check title pencilled in for September. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance sat quietly at the top of many 2D-action best-of lists in 2025, and the Switch 2 port brings it to SEGA fans who were waiting for the right platform. Download the free demo from the eShop today and see for yourself — 24 September is not far off. Check out our other game news for more Switch 2 updates.

Persona 4 Revival key art
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Persona 4 Revival Gets a Release Date — SGD Prices Now Live

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Atlus has locked in the date: Persona 4 Revival launches on 18 February 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — and Singapore pricing is already live on SEGA Asia’s official store.

Persona 4 Revival Release Date and Platforms

Persona 4 Revival cover art
Image courtesy of ATLUS / SEGA

The remake lands simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) on 18 February 2027. A Nintendo Switch 2 version has not been announced for launch. The game is based on the expanded Persona 4 Golden — fan favourite character Marie and the Hollow Forest dungeon are both confirmed to appear in Revival.

Watch the Pre-Order Trailer

Persona 4 Revival — Pre-Order Trailer — via Official ATLUS West on YouTube

What’s New in Persona 4 Revival?

This is not just a visual upgrade — Atlus is rebuilding the combat and interface from the ground up. Here are the biggest changes from Persona 4 Golden:

  • Baton Pass: The fan-favourite system from Persona 5 Royal makes the jump to Inaba, letting you transfer your turn to another party member after scoring a critical hit or targeting an enemy weakness.
  • Prime Time: A new charge gauge fills as you land consecutive hits. When it maxes out, SP costs disappear and the sequence ends in a high-damage finishing strike.
  • Series Finales: Each party member gets a unique, powerful personal finisher — similar in concept to P3 Reload’s Theurgy attacks, but built around Inaba’s cast.
  • Enemy Collision: Status-afflicted enemies can be knocked into each other, spreading the ailment and dealing bonus damage — a satisfying new tactical layer.
  • Dungeon Defence: A guard option in the TV World dungeons can block enemy ambushes, adding a new way to manage exploration risk.
  • Simplified UI: One button per ability replaces the original’s scrolling menus. Fully animated cutscenes replace the static visual-novel-style cinematics throughout.

On the audio side: the entire English voice cast has been replaced for the remake. New vocalist Shiori Sasaki and composer Ryota Kozuka are handling the soundtrack.

P-STUDIO director Kazuhisa Wada said of the launch: “As we take this next step, we are thrilled the launch date is set for Persona 4 Revival and fans get to encounter a fresh and modernized experience as they discover the mysteries hidden in Inaba,” as quoted by RPGSite.

Persona 4 Revival Singapore Pricing and Editions

Persona 4 Revival standard edition
Image courtesy of ATLUS / SEGA

SEGA Asia’s official product page has Singapore pricing confirmed:

Edition SGD Price
Digital Standard SGD 84.90
Physical Standard SGD 84.90
Digital Deluxe SGD 99.90
Digital Premium SGD 114.90
Limited Box SGD 154.90
Izanagi Edition SGD 259.90

The Izanagi Edition is the top-tier physical collector’s set, which includes a protagonist and Izanagi statue, steelbook, artbook, keycaps, and keychain. The Digital Deluxe and higher editions bundle in costume sets (Velvet Room outfits, Phantom Thieves costumes) and Persona sets from Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal. The game is also available across Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand via the same SEGA Asia storefront.

Pre-Order Bonus

Pre-order any edition before 10:59 PM SGT on 17 February 2027 to receive BGM packs from Persona 3 Reload (Heartful Cry, Will Power) and Persona 5 Royal (The Whims of Fate, Triumph) as free downloads.

Is Persona 4 Revival on Xbox Game Pass?

Yes — Revival is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one. The title also supports Xbox Play Anywhere, so a single Xbox purchase covers both console and Windows PC.

Last words

Persona 4 has always resonated with Singapore players — the small-town mystery, the big questions about identity, the bonds built through one unforgettable in-game year. With SGD pricing confirmed and February 2027 on the calendar, there is time now to decide which edition fits your budget. PS5 and Xbox players can pre-order directly through SEGA Asia; Game Pass subscribers get it on day one at no extra cost. In the meantime, browse our other game news to stay up to speed.