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Tomb Raider King Anime Arrives July 8 — Can Singapore Watch?

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The manhwa-to-anime adaptation Solo Leveling fans have been eyeing as the next big thing arrives on Crunchyroll on 8 July 2026 — but there is a catch Singapore fans need to know before they mark the calendar: the Tomb Raider King anime will not be streaming in Asia, which means the entire Singapore audience is shut out of Crunchyroll’s broadcast. Here’s the full picture.

Tomb Raider King | Official Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

What Is the Tomb Raider King Anime?

Based on the wildly popular Korean manhwa by Sang-G (story) with art by 3B2S — available on Kakao Webtoon and Naver Webtoon — Tomb Raider King follows Seo Joo-Heon, an elite tomb raider who is betrayed and left for dead by his employer. When a second chance sends him back 15 years in time with all his future memories intact, he sets out to claim every powerful relic-filled tomb before the corrupt elites who once destroyed him can get there first.

If that premise sounds familiar to fans of Solo Leveling — another Korean manhwa with a revenge-driven male lead who racks up supernatural abilities — that is not a coincidence. Tomb Raider King has been running since 2019 and belongs to the same wave of power-fantasy manhwa that dominated the webtoon charts. Manhwa fans in Singapore who enjoyed Solo Leveling’s anime adaptation will find a lot to like here on paper.

Tomb Raider King anime promotional art showing Seo Joo-Heon in action
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll / Studio EEK

Who Made It? Studio EEK and the Production Team

Studio EEK — a South Korean animation studio — handles the adaptation under director Seung Wook Woo, with character design by Hyun Joung Lee and an original soundtrack by Ju Young Kim. The Japanese dub features a strong voice cast: Yoshimasa Hosoya as Seo Joo-Heon, Saori Hayami as Irene Holton, Junichi Suwabe as Taejoon Kwon, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Seungwoo Oh.

A world premiere screening of the first two episodes was held on 13 June at Tokyo Science Hall ahead of the July 8 broadcast.

Why Can’t Singapore Watch It on Crunchyroll?

This is the frustrating part. According to C21Media, Tomb Raider King “will be streamed globally, excluding Asia and Russia.” That blanket Asia exclusion takes in the entire ASEAN region, meaning no Crunchyroll stream in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, or anywhere else in the region.

The reason for the exclusion has not been publicly explained, but territorial licensing splits like this are common with Korean properties — the rights for Asian markets are often held separately and sold to regional platforms independent of a global Crunchyroll deal.

Are There Alternative Streaming Options for Singapore?

As of this writing, no alternative streaming platform for Southeast Asia has been officially announced for Tomb Raider King. It is possible that a regional deal is in the works — services like Ani-One Asia and WeTV have picked up Korean manhwa adaptations in the past — but nothing has been confirmed for Singapore specifically.

We will update when a Southeast Asia streaming home is announced. In the meantime, the legal read in Singapore remains: to be confirmed.

Last Words

It is genuinely disappointing that a show with this much manhwa pedigree — and a built-in Singapore fan base that already loves the source material — arrives on Crunchyroll with an Asia-wide blackout. That said, the manhwa anime space is moving fast and regional licensing deals tend to get sorted out eventually. Keep an eye out for an Ani-One Asia or similar announcement. When it lands, Tomb Raider King is going to be a very easy recommendation for any Solo Leveling fan on this side of the world.

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BLEACH: The Calamity — Final Arc Premieres July 2026

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The end is finally here. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War — The Calamity, the fourth and final part of Pierrot’s landmark BLEACH adaptation, has its Japan advance theatrical run today, 21 June — three episodes on the big screen before a full TV premiere in July 2026 on TV Tokyo. Singapore fans, your Disney+ account is all you need.

Official Trailer | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part — The Calamity | INTL SUBS — via VIZ Media on YouTube

What Is BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War — The Calamity?

The Calamity (禍進譚, Kashintан) is the fourth and concluding chapter of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc — the grand final showdown between Ichigo Kurosaki and the Quincy King, Yhwach. If The Conflict left you breathless, The Calamity is where it all pays off.

Studio Pierrot produces the series under chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi and director Hikaru Murata. Creator Tite Kubo has remained closely involved throughout the production run. The Calamity picks up the explosive threads of The Conflict and drives them through to the manga’s conclusion.

A quick recap of the parts so far: The Blood Warfare (Part 1, October 2022), The Separation (Part 2, 2023), The Conflict (Part 3, 2024). The Calamity completes the set — and closes the chapter on one of anime’s most ambitious comeback arcs.

Japan Advance Screening — Today, 21 June

BLEACH The Calamity key visual featuring Ichigo and Yhwach
Image courtesy of TV Tokyo / Pierrot

Japanese fans are getting an exclusive one-day-only theatrical screening of Episodes 1–3 of The Calamity today. Participating cinemas include Shinjuku Balto 9, United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba, Sapporo Cinema Frontier, Midland Square Cinema, T-Joy Umeda, and T-Joy Hakata, among others. Tickets are priced at ¥3,500.

A special cast premiere event takes place at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba at 14:00 and 16:35 showings (the latter reserved for Klub Outside fan club members). Live-viewing broadcasts of the stage greetings are streaming at 29 cinemas nationwide. Attendees receive an exclusive original illustration card set (3 cards) as a commemorative gift.

Overseas Screenings This Week

If you happen to be in the US this week, Fathom Events and Viz Media are bringing Episodes 1–3 to American theatres from 25–29 June — both Japanese subtitled and English dubbed. The screenings include an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with creator Tite Kubo and directors Tomohisa Taguchi and Hikaru Murata, making it a proper event for fans.

UK cinema screenings are confirmed for 26 June as well. No Singapore theatrical screening has been announced as of this writing.

When and Where to Watch in Singapore

The regular TV broadcast kicks off in July 2026 on TV Tokyo (exact premiere date to be confirmed). For Singapore fans, all three previous parts of Thousand-Year Blood War were available on Disney+, and The Calamity is confirmed for Disney+ internationally. That means Singapore fans should be able to stream it from launch — watch your Disney+ app for the exact date closer to July.

Ani-One Asia, which streams anime across Southeast Asia, is also expected to carry the series in some markets (to be confirmed for Singapore specifically).

Last Words

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War has been one of the best anime comebacks in recent memory — and The Calamity is the finale Singapore fans have been waiting for since 2022. The advance screening buzz coming out of Japan today suggests Pierrot has saved the best for last. Mark July on your Disney+ calendar and get ready. Ichigo vs Yhwach, one last time.

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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.

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Fall in Love, You False Angels: MAPPA Confirms 2027 Anime

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When you think of MAPPA, shojo romance probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind — but the studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Dorohedoro just slipped a very different project onto its 2027 slate. At the MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Announcement Event held on 19 June, the studio confirmed it is producing the TV anime adaptation of Fall in Love, You False Angels (恋せよまやかし天使ども / Koi Seyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo) — the Kodansha Manga Award-winning shojo series by Coco Uzuki — along with a first teaser PV and visual.

TV Anime “Fall in Love, You False Angels” Teaser PV — via アニプレックス チャンネル on YouTube

What Is Fall in Love, You False Angels?

On the surface, Otogi Katsura is everything a high school student should be — graceful, beautiful, and admired without exception. Behind that polished image, however, she is calculating, ruthless, and brutally sharp-tongued. When she accidentally lets her real self slip in front of classmate Toki Ninomae — who looks just as picture-perfect as she does — he doesn’t recoil. Instead, he reveals his own hidden side and proposes they become “partners in crime.” The story of two beautiful liars who can finally drop their masks around each other begins.

The source manga has been running in Kodansha’s Monthly Dessert magazine since April 2023. Its momentum has been remarkable: over 2.25 million copies are in circulation in Japan, and it claimed the top prize in the shojo category at the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in 2025. An English edition is published by Kodansha USA, so Singapore fans who want to get ahead of the anime — strongly recommended — already have a way in.

Fall in Love, You False Angels anime teaser visual — MAPPA 2027
Image courtesy of MAPPA

The Creative Team Behind It

MAPPA has assembled a dedicated staff for the adaptation. Yasutomo Okamoto directs, with series composition by Yohei Yamazaki. Mariko Oka is on character design duty, and Takumi Hashimoto serves as art director. Aniplex is attached as distributor — the same setup that has powered many of MAPPA’s biggest recent hits — which bodes well for production resources and international reach.

No voice cast has been officially named yet, though the teaser PV does include the voice of lead character Otogi Katsura, building anticipation for a full cast reveal down the line. Follow the series’ official X account at @koidomo_anime for updates.

When Is It Coming?

The TV anime is slated for 2027, with no specific season or broadcast channel confirmed at this stage. Southeast Asian streaming rights have not been announced, but an Aniplex-backed MAPPA title with this level of manga pedigree would be a natural fit for Crunchyroll’s regional lineup — expect details to surface closer to the Japanese broadcast date. We will keep this page updated as the air date and cast are confirmed.

Last Words

Singapore fans who pored over MAPPA’s 15th anniversary slate for updates on JJK and Chainsaw Man might have scrolled past this one — but Fall in Love, You False Angels is worth adding to the 2027 watchlist early. A 2.25-million-copy run, a Kodansha Manga Award win, and MAPPA behind the camera is a very solid foundation. If you enjoy shows where characters hide layers of complexity behind a perfect exterior — think Kaguya-sama territory, with its own distinct flavour — this one has your name on it. Keep an eye on our Manga & Anime coverage for cast reveals and broadcast news as the year progresses.

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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.

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JJK Season 4: Culling Game Part 2 Gets Its First Teaser

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Jujutsu Kaisen fans, the wait is finally getting shorter. During MAPPA’s 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal event on 19 June 2026, the studio unveiled the first teaser trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2 — confirming active production and naming a brand-new director to lead it home.

TVアニメ『呪術廻戦』第4期「死滅回游 後編」ティザーPV — via TOHO animation チャンネル on YouTube

What the Culling Game Part 2 Teaser Shows

The teaser is short but loaded. It previews several of the arc’s most anticipated fights — Hakari versus Kashimo picks up steam, while Yuki Tsukumo and Choso are shown holding ground against Kenjaku. Maki Zenin, Yuji Itadori, and Megumi Fushiguro press deeper into the battle royale, and there is a brief but significant glimpse of Kenjaku meeting with figures tied to the United States government — a political thread that has been quietly building through the arc.

Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Culling Game Part 2
Image courtesy of MAPPA / TOHO animation

The footage is enough to remind you exactly how high the stakes are. Part 1 set up an almost impossible board — Part 2 has to pay all of it off.

New Director at the Helm — Takeru Sato Steps Up

The biggest production news out of the announcement is the director change. Takeru Sato — who served as an assistant director on Season 3 and previously directed ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise — is taking over as director for Season 4. Shota Goshozono, who directed Season 2 and played a major creative role in Season 3, moves into a chief director role, staying close to the project.

Sato shared a statement at the event, as reported by Anime Corner: “I have been appointed as the director for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4, ‘Culling Game: Part 2.’ I will devote myself fully to bringing the series’ appeal to life in animation in the best possible way.”

Having Goshozono step back into a supervisory position is a smart move — it keeps creative continuity intact while bringing in fresh energy on the execution side.

No Release Date Yet — But It Is Confirmed In Production

MAPPA has not announced a release window for Season 4. Fan speculation based on the studio’s production patterns points toward 2027, but that is not official. Given that the teaser specifically says “Season 4 in active production” (鋭意制作中), it is firmly past the announcement-only stage.

The Culling Game Part 2 will need to pay off a huge amount of narrative and character investment — so it is no surprise MAPPA is being thorough rather than rushing to air.

Where Singapore Fans Can Watch

Crunchyroll is the home of Jujutsu Kaisen in Singapore, carrying all three existing seasons as well as the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film. Season 4 is fully expected to continue on the same platform when it lands. Check out our other anime coverage for more on what’s streaming this season.

Last words

Singapore’s anime scene runs deep on Jujutsu Kaisen — it was among the biggest titles at both AFA and local merch drops over the past two years. With Part 2 confirmed in production and a new director signalling fresh intent, the back half of the Culling Game arc is shaping up to be a major moment for the franchise. When a release date drops, we’ll have it here first.

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Ranma ½ Season 3 New Trailer Out — October on Netflix

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A new trailer for Ranma ½ Season 3 dropped on 19 June 2026, giving Netflix subscribers — including everyone in Singapore — their clearest look yet at what’s coming this October. The trailer was revealed during MAPPA’s 15th anniversary livestream event, the same night the studio confirmed Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc and the return of Attack on Titan 3.

Ranma1/2: Season 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix — via Netflix Anime on YouTube

What the Ranma ½ Season 3 Trailer Shows

The new trailer puts the Ranma versus Ryōga rivalry front and centre, with fight choreography that sits comfortably alongside MAPPA’s Jujutsu Kaisen work. Beyond the combat, there are glimpses of the ongoing push-and-pull between Ranma and Akane, keeping the rom-com tension that made Rumiko Takahashi’s original 1989 series appointment viewing for a generation of fans — including, it’s fair to say, more than a few Singapore households.

Ranma 1/2 Season 3 official key visual featuring Ranma and Akane
Image courtesy of Netflix

The Same Creative Team Returns

Director Konosuke Uda is back alongside series composer Kimiko Ueno, character designer Hiromi Taniguchi, and composer Kaoru Wada — the core team that has kept the MAPPA remake faithful to the source material without feeling like a nostalgia-by-numbers exercise. The full voice cast is returning: Kappei Yamaguchi as male Ranma, Megumi Hayashibara as female Ranma, and Noriko Hidaka as Akane Tendo.

Seasons 1 and 2 were both received warmly by fans and critics for striking the right balance between honouring the original Takahashi manga and bringing the animation quality up to 2020s standards. Season 3 looks set to continue that approach.

When and Where to Watch From Singapore

Ranma ½ Season 3 premieres on NTV in Japan in October 2026 and will stream globally on Netflix — including Singapore. No exact premiere date has been confirmed yet. Seasons 1 and 2 are already available on Netflix Singapore, so now is a good time to get (or stay) caught up.

Last words

Ranma ½ is one of those titles that bridges the classic manga generation and fans who found it through the 2024 Netflix remake. With MAPPA clearly not resting on the franchise’s name recognition alone, October 2026 is looking like a genuinely exciting return. Watch this space — and in the meantime, check out more anime news on GameTrader.

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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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Mega Rayquaza Lands in Pokémon TCG Pocket and the Card Game — July 2026

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Mega Rayquaza is making its most dramatic entrance in years — Pokémon TCG Pocket and the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game are both getting Mega Rayquaza expansions, dropping one day apart in late July. The Pokémon Company revealed the news on 18 June through its official Japanese channels, and the simultaneous physical-and-digital launch is a first for the franchise.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign & Pokémon TCG Pocket: Ruler of the Skies | Coming Soon — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel on YouTube

Ruler of the Skies — Mega Rayquaza Lands in Pokémon TCG Pocket on 30 July

The Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion is titled 天空の支配者 (Ruler of the Skies), and it arrives on 30 July 2026 at 10:00 AM JST. As the fourth booster set in the app, it puts Mega Rayquaza front and centre as the marquee pull. TCG Pocket is available in over 150 countries — Singapore included — so the update hits everyone at the same time.

Mega Rayquaza ex card teaser for Delta Reign and Ruler of the Skies Pokémon TCG expansions
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Storm Emeralda — The Japanese Physical Set Drops 31 July

One day later, on 31 July 2026, the physical card game expansion ストームエメラルダ (Storm Emeralda) hits Japanese shelves. Each pack contains five cards and retails for 200 yen (tax included); a booster box comes with 30 packs. The set features Mega Rayquaza ex as its headline card — almost certainly the chase pull of the set.

Storm Emeralda key visual for Pokémon Trading Card Game MEGA expansion
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

For the English-speaking market, Storm Emeralda is being localised as Delta Reign, which releases on 6 November 2026. It is the first time the English set name and date have been announced alongside the Japanese counterpart.

A First for the Pokémon TCG: Physical and Digital in Sync

What makes this announcement genuinely historic is the co-ordinated timing. This is the first time The Pokémon Company has simultaneously launched a full physical card game expansion and a dedicated Pokémon TCG Pocket booster set around the same theme. The Mega Rayquaza moment is designed to land across both formats at once — a clear signal that Pocket is now treated as a parallel pillar alongside the physical game.

A tied promotional campaign — 宙駆けるメガレックウザキャンペーン (Mega Rayquaza Sky-Soaring Campaign) — runs in conjunction with both releases. Full campaign details are on the official site at pokemon.co.jp/ex/megarayquaza (Japanese).

What Singapore Pokémon Fans Need to Know

  • TCG Pocket (Ruler of the Skies): Available globally — Singapore players get access on 30 July, same as everywhere else. Free daily pack openers continue as normal.
  • Storm Emeralda (Japanese physical TCG): Japan-only release at 200 yen per pack. Local hobby shops and card importers in Singapore (Bugis, Bras Basah, The Cathay) regularly stock Japanese Pokémon TCG — expect pre-orders to surface before July.
  • Delta Reign (English physical TCG): Launches 6 November 2026. Available at the Pokémon Center Jewel Changi Airport and local card retailers. No Singapore-exclusive products announced at this stage.

If Mega Rayquaza ex becomes a high-value ultra rare — and history suggests it will — competition for pull rates across both formats is going to be intense.

Last words

Two dates to mark on the calendar: 30 July for Pokémon TCG Pocket and 31 July for Japanese card packs, with English Delta Reign following on 6 November. This is shaping up to be one of the biggest Pokémon card moments of the year. Stay tuned to GameTrader’s news section as card reveals, pull rates, and pre-order listings come through.