During Anime Expo 2024, I had the chance to attend the Oshi no Ko Season 2 premiere and check out the first two episodes of it. Since the first season is up there with one of my favorite shows of all time, I certainly was looking forward to this new story arc. Unfortunately, it disappointed due to its awkward pacing, even though the animation was flashy.

Oshi no Ko Season 2 picks up after the end of the first season. Aqua Hoshino is looking to join a theatre troupe to find out more about Ai. The first episode starts off strong, showing off a glimpse of the stage play the troupe is putting on. The gorgeous introductions to each of the characters in the production really impressed me, thanks to the excellent animation and effects.

This beautiful introduction feels as if you are actually watching the real stage play in action. The whole sequence works so well because of that. But the strong start eventually makes way for a step back in time to examine Aqua, Akane, and the other stars in the lead-up to the big day. This transition felt like it worked, and I enjoyed meeting all of the new characters in the troupe.

As you might expect, there is plenty of drama between the leads, the director, and even the writers. The mix of drama and brilliant voice acting from the Japanese cast kept me engaged throughout the entire first episode. While this story arc certainly feels like a slight diversion from the core plot of the riveting series, it starts out as an entertaining one nonetheless.

Overall, I would say I enjoyed the first episode, even though it lacked the shock value and star power of the original Season 1 feature-length premiere. The real problem I have with Oshi no Ko Season 2 wasn’t present at this point. The issues I had popped up when the second episode began at the event. Instead of continuing on from the light twist at the end of the first episode, episode two went unnecessarily further back in time.

The second episode spends way too much time focusing on Aqua and the others first joining the theatre troupe. Considering I already saw them rehearsing and spending time together in the first episode, this felt somewhat unnecessary. In fact, I would argue it almost feels like the second episode should’ve been the first one because of this timeline shift.

Watching these two episodes back-to-back completely killed the goodwill the first episode of this stage play arc introduced. I had no interest in going back in time and seeing the mostly unnecessary exposition leading up to the production. The only slight saving grace of the second episode comes from the focus on the lead writer of the stage play. His moments were surprisingly emotional and evoked some sympathy.

However, I didn’t need an entire flashback episode to provide those scenes. They could certainly work without going back in time. Overall, I feel like the first and second episodes would better swapped. Perhaps if you don’t binge these episodes it will be a bit better to watch. For now, though, I look forward to the third episode and, hopefully, better pacing that sticks to moving the story forward rather than backward.

Oshi no Ko Season 2 is streaming right now via HIDIVE. Yen Press handles the manga outside of Japan.

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Sword Art Online video games are pretty hit-or-miss. You have the not-so-bad ones like Alicization Lycoris and then surprisingly good ones like Fatal Bullet. Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream doesn’t appear to be the greatest game in the series so far but it does offer the most variety out of any game yet from my recent preview at Anime Expo 2024.

I had a short 10-minute preview of the upcoming game where I was able to explore a vast desert region and complete a mission. Right off the bat, Fractured Daydream makes it clear how vast the roster of characters is. I started out as Llenn, the star of Gun Gale Online. But then I soon gained access to three other characters, including Kirito.

These characters don’t normally interact with each other across their respective series. As such, this game feels like a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-style collection with everyone being here. Perhaps the most fascinating part is how each character feels wildly different from one another.

Llenn plays like a light version of the gameplay from Fatal Bullet, where the player fires away with their guns from afar. The targeting system is messier than the previous shooter-style game in the series, which was annoying, but it got the job done. Then there is Kirito who plays much faster than Llenn with his impressive and powerful sword skills.

The unique gameplay styles didn’t stop there, either, as Leafa was also part of our squad. She played much more like her floaty and flight-based Alfheim Online variant. All three of them felt like they came from different games. This variety does mean some characters will probably be more valuable than others in combat, but I still appreciate the diversity.

Everyone has their basic attacks, plus a ton of skills to use. Some of these might involve dashing forward to attack foes or leaping into the air for a jump attack. Each one is quite flashy and fun to pull off. The main problem I had with the combat in this Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream preview was targeting.

There is a lock-on feature but it doesn’t work too well, especially with lots of enemies onscreen. I felt like the camera didn’t quite keep up with my character. I would be trying to launch a skill on the enemy I’m locked onto and the character would miss completely. This happened even when I started out the skill right in front of the enemy.

The preview culminated in a massive boss fight. It felt pretty easy in terms of difficulty, as I just mashed away with Kirito’s dual swords. Some characters, oddly enough, fared better than others. The scorpion boss resisted Llenn’s gun attacks, for instance. As such, I had to switch to others like Leafa, who had its weakness. While the fight itself was easy, again, the biggest challenge came from the awkward camera and targeting controls.

For the most part, this Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream preview focused on singleplayer. That said, the main purpose of this game is to bring together 21 playable characters for online multiplayer. Up to 20 players will be able to take on actual MMO-like raid battles for the first time.

Unfortunately, this preview didn’t offer any glimpse of that. Considering how singleplayer-focused this demo section was, I’m curious to see if there is a dedicated story mode for solo players. For now, though, we will have to wait and see. While I’m not sold on this being the best SAO video game yet, I at least appreciate its diversity in its roster and gameplay.

Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream will release for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 4, 2024.

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In early Tokyo Babylon manga volumes, we get a good balance of seeing Subaru Sumeragi at work in various situations, but we don’t get to see as much of Seishirou Sakurazuka. However, in the third volume, the storyline focuses entirely on a single, harrowing case. As a result, we get to see more of what sets Subaru apart, as well as a hint at Seishirouo’s true power.

Editor’s Note: There will be some mild spoilers for the setup of volume 3 of the Tokyo Babylon manga, but the conclusion and major spoilers aren’t discussed.

Volume 3 of the Tokyo Babylon manga consists of two parts of the same story: “Call A” and “Call B.” It’s a continuing case in which three women calling in on a specific Dial Q Party Line, determining themselves to be warriors protecting against the end of the world by using magic against “bases” at phone numbers ending in 19■9. (Yes, it’s 100% referencing X/1999.) However, these are complete amateurs with no awareness of what sutras and the supernatural can actually do. So they’re causing tremendous damage to the people at those locations, as well as backlash to themselves that actual practitioners like Subaru are aware of. The storyline involves the tracking down of the trio and handling of the situation.

A great part of both “Call A” and “Call B” is that we’re seeing all sides of Subaru as an onmyoji. There’s the investigation portion, which involves him using actual detective-style footwork and his supernatural skills. Then, there’s the execution of handling the curses and spells the inexperienced practitioners are weaving. We are seeing him both informally and formally handling things in one of the most substantial and life-threatening situation so far, and it’s handled so well throughout both parts of this case.

What’s really important is the part Seishirou plays in Tokyo Babylon volume 3 and how it hints at his relationship to and power compared to Subaru. CLAMP did a great job of leading up to the reveals surrounding him. We have a general idea in the first two volumes. There are suggestions he possesses a strength that compares to Subaru’s. But it’s in the “Call B” portion that we really get the first real idea of what could be going on. It’s so satisfying, and it also means that the volume really helps make the wait for what happens next in the fourth one harder.

Two things constantly propel Tokyo Babylon forward, and both of them are at the forefront in volume 3 of the manga. One is seeing how Subaru deals supernatural situations. The other is the constantly evolving situation between Subaru and Seishirou. We get both of that here, and in each case the stakes and reveals are even greater than before. It’s a great showcase that helps build the tension on all fronts and leaves the reader wanting more.

Tokyo Babylon volume 3 is available now, and Yen Press will publish volume 4 of the manga on August 20, 2024.

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For VTubers who are lovin’ it, McDonald’s Japan is handing out an asset that makes your model look like it’s holding two hash browns. You can get it for free via the company’s X (Twitter) page.

In order to get the asset, you simply need to download the provided PNG in the Tweet. Some of the direct replies to the McDonald’s VTuber hash brown hands show people using them in creative ways. One person replied showing Frieren sobbing while holding hash browns. Of course, VTubers have replied as well, showing them using it with their models. The hands are pretty pale, but it will likely be possible to recolor it to match your VTuber’s skin tone.

Currently, McDonald’s Japan is offering a limited time menu, letting people eating European-inspired burgers. You can get a beef patty burger with German potatoes, a juicy peperoncino hot chicken burger, and a bouillabaisse-style shrimp burger. All of these burgers came out in late June 2024 and are still available in Japan. When marketing these burgers, McDonald’s Japan used a Kiki’s Delivery Service-like commercial. As of the time of writing, there are no official McDonald’s VTuber assets that let your VTuber model consume a burger.

The McDonald’s hash brown hands VTuber asset is available via the official Japanese X (Twitter) account.

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Infinity Nikki is, in only the most positive sense, a dream for every teenage girl. It’s a fashion-oriented open world RPG with plenty of exploration and a rich story set in a breathtaking world. While there are some rough edges to its current build, it’s hard to say how much of it lies in its demanding graphics.

The story of Infinity Nikki follows a girl named Nikki, who is pulled through a wardrobe into alternate world by a mysterious red dress. She meets a goddess wearing a fashionable eyepatch, who grants Nikki the Heart of Infinity. This gives Nikki the power of a Stylist, but before the goddess can explain anything, enemies attack them. The goddess saves Nikki and transports her to Miraland, which is a fantasy world of fashion and wishes.

Nikki and Momo (a bizarre cat pet thing) adjust very quickly to life in Miraland. However, while Miraland looks like a fantasy utopia at first glance, they soon learn about a mysterious coma-inducing illness plaguing the nation. Thanks to her Heart of Infinity, she's able to establish herself in Miraland and figure out what’s putting everyone into comas. It’s a lot to take in at once, to be honest, especially since it doesn't take long for Nikki to start acting like she's always been a part of Miraland. I wonder if you’re supposed to be familiar with the overall lore beforehand from Shining Nikki and Love Nikki.

Let me get this out of the way: any time I mention the visuals or performance, I have to add in the caveat that my gaming laptop is give or take five years old. It also has a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card inside of it. Infinity Nikki runs on Unreal Engine 5 and its default setting when it comes to FPS is “limitless,” which baffles me a little because that seems kind of insane. My computer cannot handle this game. It’s constantly stuttering and I doubt I’m seeing how beautiful the models and backgrounds really are.

Normally, I’d leave it at that. But this game feels like its target audience is around thirteen or fourteen years old. This isn’t a bad thing, but its rather demanding specs make me a little confused. Growing up, my father could be stingy when it came to entertainment. The laptop I used all throughout my childhood and teenage years literally had less storage space on it than my friend’s iPod and could barely handle The Sims 2.

If I was a kid today, playing this on a computer my dad got me, I’m pretty sure my device would just blow up. I was terrified to play Infinity Nikki during the daytime. My apartment heats up like crazy during the day and I legitimately worried that my laptop would combust. But the game seems to want a legitimate gaming PC to run properly, and I’m not sure if that makes it friendly for a general audience or not.

There’s a lot to do in Infinity Nikki. Aside from playing through the story, you can fight against enemies, dress Nikki up, and explore all the nooks and crannies of Miraland. You can also collect various currencies like Whimstars and Blings. Whimstars in particular usually make you complete a miniature challenge before you can get them. Examples of challenges include looking for a star in a given area or parkouring across platforms to get to the Whimstar. You can use Whimstars to unlock nodes in your Heart of Infinity, which can improve Nikki’s stats and unlock special outfits after completing a requisite quest. These special outfits are ones that grant Nikki access to certain actions on the overworld. For example, one outfit lets her shoot out her purification orb and another lets her catch insects (which are necessary to craft certain clothing items).

The game becomes infinitely more fun once you unlock the ability to fulfill NPC requests and challenges to dress Nikki up based on a set of given criteria. Most of the time, you just need to dress Nikki up in clothes that are a certain style. But there’s still a level of freedom that you have when it comes to expressing your own personal taste. Outside of these guidelines, you can always alter how Nikki looks in the overworld. Since you unlock the items via gacha, using in-game currency that you can collect, you can rack up a large amount of clothes and accessories in no time.

However, this is still a beta build, and it's easy to see. There are some technical difficulties, such as the audio desyncing during a cutscene. Nikki herself can be clunky to control, especially when it comes to combat. The encounters in this game tend to feature multiple enemies who surround Nikki, but she can only really attack in a single direction. She also needs to be manually directed to face that direction first, and that additional input can start to grate at times. There aren’t that many enemies that you have to deal with in Infinity Nikki, thankfully, but when you have to face them, the battles are easily some of the worst parts of the game.

Infinity Nikki is a promising RPG full of fashion and fun, though it can be very demanding on your system. The voiced tutorials and menu make it seem like it’s for children, but there’s a lot of general appeal in it through its open world exploration and character creation. Hopefully by the time the game comes out, I’ll have a much better computer so as to fully appreciate the beauty of this game.

Infinity Nikki is in development for the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Windows PC version previewed.

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Spiritale opened pre-orders for a new figure of Bridget from Guilty Gear Strive based on her purple alternate color scheme. The new 1/7 scale figure costs 24,970 yen (or about $158.15) and it is scheduled to release on January 2025. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

Pre-orders for the new GGSV Bridget purple version figure close on September 2, 2024. The figure depicts Bridget in her default pose from her Guilty Gear Strive key art, but the colors are drastically changed. For example, her hair is a paler shade of platinum blonde and her eyes are red. In addition, her top is black sporting a white collar, inverted from her original base color scheme.

You can take a better look at the new Guilty Gear Strive figure of Bridget here:

Back in April 2023 Spiritale opened pre-orders for a similar figure of Bridget based on her original color scheme, and it released  on March 2024 in Japan.

The new Guilty Gear Strive Bridget Purple version 1/7 scale figure is now available for pre-order from the Spiritale online store, and they will close on September 2, 2024. The figure costs 24,970 yen (~$158.15) and will release in Japan on January 2025.

Guilty Gear Strive is readily available for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.

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Pocketpair announced that a new line of Palworld plush toys is now available for pre-orders from the Aniplex Online storefront. The three plushes featured are Cattiva, Depresso, and Chillet. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

Pre-orders for the new Palworld plushes will close on July 31, 2024. Each plush costs $26.99, and they have no release window yet. However, the plushes are also available from the Japanese Aniplex Online store, where they cost 2,980 yen (or approximately $18.88) and are expected to release in November 2024. The overseas Aniplex store marks the available territories for the plushes as the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The plushes are also available in the US from the Animate store.

You can take a look at the plushes here:

These plushes will be the first available product from Palworld Entertainment, the joint venture between developer Pocketpair, Sony Music, and Aniplex. The companies announced the creation of Palworld Entertainment on July 10, 2024.

The new Palworld plushes cost $26.99/¥2,980 and pre-orders close on July 31, 2024. Palworld is readily available on the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game is still in early access and a macOS version will come out some time in 2024.

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Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Daima, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, and the Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World will all appear at its SDCC 2024 booth. This will be free to enter if you go to the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Terrace at West Harbor Drive in San Diego, California from 9:30am to 7pm PT between July 25-28, 2024. However, a preview night will also be open there between 6pm-9pm PT on July 24, 2024.

Both the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero and the Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World elements of the SDCC booth will involve a demo. The new fighting game will be playable. Those who try it will get a lanyard with the game’s logo that proclaims the person who wears it played the title. In the case of the card game, people who take part in the tutorial event will also get the 2024 trial decks with demo cards. A Vol. 1 Promotion Pack will also be a part of the booth giveaways.

Here’s how those bonuses look:

The Dragon Ball Daima elements involve free items tied to the new anime. Two of the booth giveaway bonuses are a bag and fan featuring that version of Goku and the show’s logo. However, people who visit the booth also get a lanyard that can have ribbons attached if you visit different zones tied to things Bandai Namco is promoting. If you collect all the ribbons, you can trade them for an acrylic stand of Goku inspired by the show. 

Here’s how those items will look:

A number of figures and models will also be there. The Figure-rise Standard part will include a Son Goku Model Kit Trial Version for people to build. 

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero will be on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 11, 2024. The Dragon Ball Daima anime will begin airing in Fall 2024.

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Cover and Kawada announced that the 10 Hololive Vtuber Nanoblock sets are now available. Each one costs $14 and is available via the Hololive Production Official Shop, which does ship worldwide.

Each of the Nanoblock sets features the same standard building block as other kits. The number of bricks in each one wasn’t confirmed. While Kawada typically notes the difficulty of each build on the box, Cover’s storefront didn’t state them for the 10 Vtuber sets available. Each one will stand at between 65 and 75mm when fully built, depending on whether or not the character has accessories like animal ears or a hat. 

Only members of the Japanese branch appear in this initial set, with no English or Indonesian performers represented. All four members of Hololive Gamers and the third generation show up. A few of the earliest performers who are a part of the company since before they had generations, like Miko and Suisei, also are a part of the collection.

Here’s the full list of initial Hololive Vtuber Nanoblock sets available at launch:

• Hoshimachi Suisei
• Houshou Marine
• Inugami Korone
• Nekomata Okayu
• Ookami Mio
• Sakura Miko
• Shirakami Fubuki
• Shiranui Flare
• Shirogane Noel
• Usada Pekora

Here’s how all of those look when fully built:

Prior to this wider release, a Pekora Nanoblock set also appeared in 2023. It was a part of her Human Rabbitality Project and sold out.

The Hololive Nanoblock sets are available now and are shipping worldwide. There is no news yet about additional sets featuring more Cover Vtubers.

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Capcom announced that Kunitsu-gami players have completed the Okami collaboration campaign tasks, meaning that players will be able to get crossover costumes and weapons from day one. In related news, Capcom also revealed that the theme song (which you can hear in the newest trailer) will be “Kunitsu-Gami” by singer and songwriter ermhoi. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

You can watch the new trailer (which includes the theme song) here:

When Capcom first released the Kunitsu-gami demo on July 1, 2024, it included tasks that players all needed to complete in order to unlock the Okami bonuses. The tasks were to gather a billion crystals and to find 15 hidden Lucky Mallets. Since everyone finished these tasks, everyone will be able to receive the Okami items at launch. These items are Amaterasu’s weapon and outfit for protagonist Sou, as well as a Waka outfit for priestess Yoshiro. You’ll also be able to listen to Okami music while playing the game.

Kunitsu-gami: Path of the Goddess will be a combination between RTS, tower defense, and action. It’ll take place in a Japanese-inspired world where you set up your village and train your villagers in preparation for attacks from the Seethe. The goal is to defeat the Seethe and purify the village.

Kunitsu-gami: Path of the Goddess will come out on July 19, 2024 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

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Nintendo announced that the first three Densetsu no Starfy GBA games are a part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass. All three are platformers featuring the star prince on various adventures, and they never appeared outside Japan until now.

In each Densetsu no Starfy game, the Pufftop Kingdom prince finds himself in the oceans below on a quest. In the first game, he’s trying to return home following a storm. In the second, he’s trying to save his kidnapped mother. In the third, he and his sister Starfy deal with new and old villains

Here’s the official trailer showing how all three games work. 

There are five Densetsu no Starfy games total. The first three appeared only on the GBA in Japan. The fourth was also a Japanese exclusive, and it mark the first time the series appeared on the DS. The fifth game was released as The Legendary Starfy worldwide. However, there have been references to the character following those releases. A costume and Event Course featuring the character appeared in Super Mario Maker.Starfy is also an Assist Trophy and Spirit in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

Densetsu no Starfy 1-3 are available on the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack on July 12, 2024. All three games are also on the GBA in Japan.

Densetsu no Starfy, Densetsu no Starfy 2, Densetsu no Starfy 3, Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo, Tose, 

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Bandai will release a new batch of Human Rabbitality Project: Pekoratchi, the Usada Pekora Tamagotchi. The company started accepting applications for purchasing the Vtuber Tamagotchi on the Japanese Premium Bandai website. Unlike the first batch, Bandai will employ a lottery system to determine which people get to buy the item. [Thanks, Inside Games!]

Bandai originally revealed the special Tamagotchi in July 2023 with a release window in December 2023. The company opened the first pre-order batch on a first-come-first-served basis on July 17, 2023. However, it instantly sold out in just a day, and not even fellow Hololive Vtuber Hakui Koyori could manage to place an order for the product. The company opted to use a lottery sales system for the new batch so that more people have an opportunity to get the items.

As a refresher, Pekoratchi is a unique Tamagotchi themed after Usada Pekora. Bandai alters some of the gameplay elements to suit the Vtuber. For example, she can eat almonds and drink cow milk when the player feeds her. Pekora can also change her attire based on the player's manner of raising her. The virtual toy is available in two colors: Usada White and Usada Blue, and each of them will also come with a chibi plushie of the Vtuber.

Bandai will close applications for the lottery sales of Human Rabbitality Project: Pekoratchi on August 2, 2024. The company will announce the winners at a later date in August 2024.

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At the end of May 2024, Capcom added Akuma to Street Fighter 6, and he went on to dominate the most played character charts for June 2024. In Ranked Matches, he was the most used character in almost every category. The only exceptions were the Rookie and Iron divisions, as Juri took first place there.

As usual, the official Character Usage Stats page on the Street Fighter 6 site going over Ranked Match data broke most played stats down by control type and rank, with Akuma placing at or near the top for each. When control type is set to all, Akuma is showing as placing in first for overall, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Master. If you set the control type to only Classic, Akuma is in first for all categories except for Rookie. (Juri takes first place there for Classic.) Should the Modern control type be highlighted, Akuma slips out of first in multiple categories. Juri is then in first in Rookie, Iron, and Bronze, Ken ends up in first for Silver, and Luke takes first for Master.

Here are the top 10 most used characters in Street Fighter 6 Ranked in June 2024 when all tiers and control types are considered:

1. Akuma
2. Ken
3. Ryu
4. Zangief
5. Juri
6. Cammy
7. Ed
8. Jamie
9. Marisa
10. Luke

M Bison debuted in June 2024 and, while he didn’t top the charts, he did appear. In the “all” section with the control type “all” selected,” he was in eleventh place.

Street Fighter 6 is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Cover has announced the debut stream dates for the 3D models of Hololive English -Advent- Vtubers. All five Vtubers in the group will gradually reveal their 3D models throughout early August 2024.

The Advent group comprises Shiori Novella, Koseki Bijou, Nerissa Ravencroft, Fuwawa Abyssgard, and Mococo Abyssgard. While each Vtuber would usually have their own debut stream, Fuwawa and Mococo will have a single stream since they also share the FUWAMOCO channel.

Here are the 3D debut stream dates in American time zones. Also note that despite the different dates, all streams will start at the same hour at 8am PDT / 11pm EDT.

• Shiori Novella - August 2, 2024
• Koseki Bijou - August 3, 2024
• Nerissa Ravencroft - August 9, 2024
• FUWAMOCO (Fuwawa and Mococo Abyssgard) - August 10, 2024
• Full group collab stream - August 17, 2024.

A summary of the announcement is also available to view via the tweet on Hololive Production's official English X account right below:

Cover has been gradually giving 3D models to Vtubers under its Hololive Production. It first announced the 3D debuts of Hololive English -Advent- members on the same day it confirmed the June 2024 3D debut dates of Holostars English Tempus Vanguard Vtubers in late May 2024. Roughly a whole year will have passed from the initial debuts of Advent Vtubers in late July 2023 until they get their 3D models.

The Hololive English -Advent- 3D debuts will begin with Shiori Novella's stream on August 2, 2024, and conclude with the FUWAMOCO sisters on August 10, 2024.

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The latest episode of the NieR: Automata anime adaptation showed the fight against the Square Enix CEO as part of its alternate ending skit. The skit "starred" former Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda and current president Takashi Kiryu.

The skit started with Pod 042 introducing one of the multiple endings present in the NieR Automata video game. It continued with the puppets of 2B and 9S watching various machine lifeforms competing in the arena. 2B and 9S eventually joined the fight, until former Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda and current president Takashi Kiryu appeared to confront them. The skit ended with a Japanese textbox that described the end of the YoRHa forces and the end of humanity after being overwhelmed by the power of the super CEO boss.

You can check out the alternate ending skit for the NieR: Automata anime featuring the Square Enix CEO boss fight here:

The Square Enix CEO boss fights appeared as a secret bonus fight in the NieR Automata 3C3C1D119440927 DLC. When it released, the fight featured Yosuke Matsuda and the PlatinumGames CEO at the time, which was Kenichi Sato. Additionally, NieR series producer Yosuke Saito confirmed that the voices of the former and current Square Enix CEOs were recorded specifically for the skit.

The second cour of episode for the NieR Automata Ver1.1a anime adaptation is currently airing and is available streaming on Crunchyroll. The game is available on the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC. 

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