On November 18, AEON’s fashion brand Doublefocus launched six pieces of apparel inspired by the soccer series Captain Tsubasa! These items will be available at 260 AEON and AEON Style locations nationwide as well as AEON Style Online. 

Captain Tsubasa Sweatshirt

Captain Tsubasa Hoodies

Track Jacket

T-Shirts

Soccer is becoming more popular in Japan, and this is becoming apparent through its inclusion in various anime and manga series. If you’re a fan, be sure to grab one of these Captain Tsubasa shirts, sweatshirts, or hoodies!

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The Street Fighter series is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2022. Fans are excited following the announcement that Street Fighter 6 will be coming sometime in 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam!

Along with an announcement trailer, characters for the upcoming title have been revealed. Fan favorites Ryu, Jack, and Chun-Li are back along with all eight original ‘World Warriors’ characters from Street Fighter II. A new character for the sixth installment, Jamie, has also been revealed! The game will be powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, previously used to develop Devil May Cry 5, Monster Hunter Rise, and Resident Evil Village. Early footage of the game is extremely smooth, bringing the classic fighting game into a new generation. Fans will be able to engage with three distinct game modes: Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub.

The beginning of the newly-released trailer shows off the World Tour mode, taking place in sprawling Metro City. The game will feature an extensive single-player adventure mode. What kinds of experiences await?

Street Fighter 6 will introduce a new ‘Drive’ System, allowing players more free reign when it comes to experimenting with how best to use a particular character. Five different techniques can be used when the Drive Gauge is filled, and these can be used to enhance a player’s offensive or defensive options. Players can also engage an Overdrive Art similar to EX Special Moves from past titles.

Fans will notice the TV show-like quality of the announcement trailer. Streamers will find this an incredibly enjoyable game to play while chatting with viewers, as Street Fighter 6 will include real-time in-game commentary with audio recorded by “well-known talent from the fighting game community.”

Look for more Street Fighter 6 news coming soon!

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Bushiroad has announced that The New Prince of Tennis Let’s Go!! ~Daily Life~ from Rising Beat will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in Autumn 2022! A key visual, a trailer, and a teaser site for the visual novel have been released.

More details about the game will be released soon, but until then, head to the teaser site to see a bit more about what’s in store!

The New Prince of Tennis Let’s Go!! ~Daily Life~ from Rising Beat Teaser Site

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Watch the trailer for the new Prince of Tennis game below: 

The New Prince of Tennis Let’s Go!! ~Daily Life~ from Rising Beat Trailer

The new Prince of Tennis game will follow the group of tennis boys competing in the Sportsman Hunting Deluxe. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is getting a Nintendo Switch version, with a release date set for June 9 in Japan.

The Demon Slayer manga series, written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge, has over 150 million copies in circulation, making it the ninth best-selling manga series of all time. It follows Tanjiro Kamado, a teen who strives to become a demon slayer after his family was killed and his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. Combining both heartwrenching storytelling with just the right amount of comic relief, the title has amassed fans around the world. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles was released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on October 21, and has sold over 1.32 million copious worldwide. It includes a solo mode that follows the Demon Slayer story, and also a Versus Mode, allowing players to fight other characters.

In the Nintendo Switch version, players can choose from a total of 24 characters to fight, including six demons added in previous free updates. By using Kimetsu Points, players can unlock characters and costumes, including the Summer School Uniform which will be a Switch exclusive. Physical copies are now available for pre-order, while the downloadable version will be available at a later date.

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Musical duo GARNiDELiA will perform the theme song Souten for the upcoming Nintendo Switch title Soukai Tenki, scheduled to be released in 2022. The song was also used in the recent Soukai Tenki stage play. 

Soukai Tenki is an adventure game with character designs by Teita and a scenario by Yuumi Yamada. The title is listed as a mixed-media project by Otomate, Toho Animation, and Plus81. 

In November 2021, GARNiDELiA released their new album ‘Duality Code.’ The duo is currently participating in a nationwide tour. 

Comment from GARNiDELiA

We’re very thankful to be given the opportunity to provide the theme song for Soukai Tenki.

Although the characters are separated, love is a powerful force that will always bring people together.

This incredible realization led us as we created the song.

I hope that this song inspires those who listen to it.

MARiA

This song was inspired by the battles and bonds between men in a world shrouded in darkness.

We created this song with both strength and sadness in mind, and I hope that it sets the stage for the characters’ stories.　

toku

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The past two years have been difficult, with events being canceled and people having to spend more time inside. Universal Studios Japan is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new Christmas event, hoping to bring back guests’ smiles and offer a place to make new holiday memories. The event will run from November 26, 2021, until January 10, 2022. 

NO LIMIT! ~Happy Christmas!~

#USJ Amazing AR (Christmas ver.)

Winter Exclusive Food and Merchandise

Super Nintendo World

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

The park will decorate Gramercy Park, found in the heart of the New York section, with a massive Christmas tree, the first to be erected in two years. Featuring different decorations than years past, the tree will be clad in 20th-anniversary colors and adornments and will be the perfect place to take a photo! Plenty of Christmastime entertainment and lights will illuminate the park, giving visitors plenty of hope for the upcoming new year. 

The singing show ‘Power of Pop – Christmas Edition’ will be held at Mel’s stage, and guests can hear popular Christmas tunes sung live. The popular Super Nintendo World area of the park will be welcoming winter for the first time since its opening, with a new lineup of food and merchandise. 

A Demon Slayer: Kimestu no Yaiba collaboration event will also be going on until February 13, 2022. In addition, the Demon Slayer XR ride, the series’ first VR roller coaster, themed restaurants featuring character meet-and-greets will also be open, as well as shops selling original Demon Slayer merchandise. 

For the park’s 20th anniversary, the popular stage show NO LIMIT! will feature a special Christmas theme, with popular park characters clad in holiday costumes. The collaboration with popular girl’s band NiziU has been a major hit so far and will feature their original song FESTA. This new revival is sure to have visitors dancing to the music!

A new Christmas-exclusive AR filter has been added to the park’s official Instagram, so don’t miss your chance to use it during your visit!

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Since opening in March, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has caught the world’s attention, leading global game fans to pray even harder for Japan to reopen for tourism. Now, the park is scheduled to level up with a new Donkey Kong-themed area scheduled to open in 2024. 

Currently, Super Nintendo World is filled with Mario-inspired attractions, dining options, and shops, recreating some of the most memorable parts of the franchise in a larger-than-life way. The new Donkey Kong area will feature a roller coaster and more interactive experiences, as well as themed merchandise and food options. Guests will be able to walk through lush jungles, where Donkey Kong and his friends live. The creation of the new area will more than double the size of Super Nintendo World. 

Launched as an arcade game by Nintendo in 1981, Donkey Kong quickly took the world by storm, with games continuing to be released on Nintendo systems from the SNES to the Nintendo Switch. As of March 2021, the series has sold over 65 million units worldwide.

Comment from Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto

“I am very happy to be able to make the world of Donkey Kong a reality following the world of Mario. I am looking forward to creating a thrilling Donkey Kong experience with the amazing team at Universal. It will take some time until it is completed, but it will be a unique area for not only people who are familiar with Donkey Kong games but for all guests.”

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Japanese luxury loungewear and sleepwear brand gelato pique is teaming up with the Super Mario franchise to release a new collection of 32 unique pieces for men, women, and children. Pre-orders for the items will begin on September 13 on the official gelato pique site, USAGI ONLINE, and the official online Nintendo Store. Items will go on sale to the general public on September 17 at select gelato pique stores nationwide, as well as the Nintendo TOKYO shop in Shibuya PARCO.

ALL DAY SUPER MARIO！

This collection comes just in time for fall, and is filled with soft and comfy items perfect for lounging around the house with family and friends. The lineup includes a number of popular characters and items from the Super Mario franchise, which celebrated 35 years in 2020.

<Character Pullover & Long Pants Set> Women’s: ¥12,760 / Men’s: ¥14,960 / Junior: ¥9,900 *Only available at the Official gelato pique Online Store / USAGI ONLINE / My Nintendo Store

These are perfect for the entire family to wear together, and come in four different colors!

Hoodie & Shorts Set (Mario/Yoshi): Women’s: ¥12,320

Baby Romper: ¥6,930

Let your little one become their favorite characters! These are perfect for celebrating Halloween at home.

Character Pillow: ¥4,180 each

Character Sweater: ¥7,920

Character Blanket: ¥5,720 each

Those who make a purchase from the Super Mario collection will receive a limited-edition Super Mario shopping bag in classic gelato pique colors. These are limited in number, so be sure to grab your items as soon as possible!

A special page featuring model Nicole Fujita will be available on the gelato pique Online Store starting on September 7. Don’t miss it!

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Rain goods brand Wpc. will be opening preorders for their limited edition Super Mario themed collection after it sold out at the PARCO x Super Mario Collaboration Item Fair.

Wpc. Vinyl Umbrella ¥1,980 (Tax Included)

The umbrella, which was released as a limited item at the PARCO x Super Mario Collaboration Item Fair, was released for pre-sale at Wpc.’s Shinsaibashi PARCO store on July 1 and sold out the same day. Following overwhelming feedback from customers, the company has announced a second run, with pre-orders opening on August 5 on both the Wpc. ONLINE STORE and PARCO ONLINE STORE.

Character Pattern Print

The umbrella comes in 2 designs. The first features a variety of Mario characters and is finished with mushrooms, stars, and other iconic Mario motifs. Check out the cute facial expressions on the characters, such as the peeking Boo and the falling Goomba.

Neon Character Print

The Neon Character Print umbrella is packed full of popular Mario characters and motifs. The neon colours will surely brighten up any rainy day!

KiU New Standard Rain Poncho ¥6,600 (Tax Included)

The collaboration poncho that had previously sold out on the PARCO ONLINE STORE will be rereleased along with the vinyl umbrellas.

This item is not a pre-order and will be shipped upon purchase.

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Japanese department store chain PARCO is teaming up with Super Mario from June 25 for a special summer campaign which will see stores selling items made in collaboration with the video game franchise.

PARCO Grand Bazaar

Collaboration Item Fair

The Line-Up

XLARGE | T-Shirt

LOEWE | Pouch

CABANE de ZUCCa | T-Shirt

FURFUR | Bag

Lily Brown | Knitwear

TiCTAC | Wristwatch

NUBIAN | Shirt

KIMONO by NADESHIKO | Yukata

Angelic Pretty | Dress

Maison de FLEUR | Bag

Ojaga Design | Keyrings

KiU | Poncho

Discover Japan Lab. | Folding Fan

une nana cool | Pouch

Shimamura Gakki | Electric Piano

Super Mario Hand Towel / PARCO Online Store Exclusive Gift Box

Nintendo TOKYO POP-UP STORE

Over 60 brands tied to PARCO are participating in the Collaboration Item Fair, and Nintendo TOKYO is also opening its first pop-up store. Join Mario this summer.

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New Era has announced its first collaboration with the Mother video game series, also known as EarthBound outside Japan. Two hats, one inspired by Ness’s hat from Mother 2, and a ‘SMAAAASH!!’ version, will be released at the Mother no Hiroba pop-up shop at Shibuya PARCO as well as at participating TOCHIBI stores in Japan on July 1.

NEW ERA® 9FIFTY™ SMAAAASH!!/Ness – ¥7,700 Each (Tax Included)

Both hats feature New Era’s iconic 59FIFTY® model, which was first released in 1954, and feature the 9FIFTY™ snapback adjuster. One is coloured red and blue with a white top, just like Ness, and the other is full black with the word ‘SMAAAASH!!’ on the front.

The Mother no Hiroba pop-up shop will be open at Hobo Nichijo on the 8th floor of Shibuya PARCO in Tokyo from July 1 to 11. EarthBound fans can get their hands on a range of related merchandise.

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It has been announced that a new album compiling the in-game event music from Dragalia Lost will be released on June 30, 2021. Dragalia Lost is an action role-playing smartphone game developed by Cygames and published by Nintendo.

The two-disc album features artists such as TAKU INOUE, ANCHOR, SiN, Shūhei Mutsuki, Sekihan, M･A･O, BlooDye, Setsuko (from Kuhaku Gokko), Takayoshi Tanimoto, Shiki Aoki, Megumi Ogata, Hironao Nagayama, and more. The first disc features 16 tracks while the second has 22 instrumental tracks. It also comes with a lyric booklet and 60-page artbook. Each copy of the album is also coupled with an application ticket to receive an in-game item.

DRAGALIA LOST SONG COLLECTION is a must-grab for fans of the game.