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Two weeks of the new year have already elapsed! How time flies! And within the last week, Famitsu readers found another slew of articles to enjoy from their favorite subculture outlet.
This week on The FamiKatsu, the week of January 14 to January 20, here are what Famitsu readers read the most!
Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, all Famitsu article-related pictures are property of Famitsu. Also, as this is an overview, unfortunately full translations of articles will not be provided. Furthermore, if there are any erroneous translations in this article, feel free to submit a comment outlining said error. I will be happy to find out where I fell short!
#10 - Palword Released
News - Home Console Game - Xbox One - PC Game - Steam - Xbox Series X
Released on Steam and Xbox Game Pass this past Friday, Palworld is a game in similar vein to Pokémon, however slightly different. With over 100 different types of monsters, you can capture, battle and even set your captured monsters to work in the fields or the factories.
#9 - Sword Art Online Progressive Movie Airing on Fuji TV
Anime
The animated movie retelling of the Aincrad storyline, and based on the light novel Sword Art Online: Progressive, the original theatrical release of this movie was back in 2021. However, this is the first time this movie will be domestically broadcast on terrestrial television. It aired on Fuji TV on Friday, January 19 at 12:55AM. Unfortunately you have most likely missed this if you are reading this.
#8 - Universal Studios Japan New Donkey Kong Ride Trial Rides Event
News - Press Release
Universal Studios are set to open a new area within their Osaka theme park, aptly-named Donkey Kong Country (that we covered back in November). In preparation for opening, Nintendo and Universal Studios are having a “Play Wild! Challenge” event in Tokyo, Nagoya and Fukuoka. These events will playtest congas for the area over a span of two days at each venue. Check the article for venue details if interested!
A release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Ace Combat 7 has officially been announced. Set for July 11 later this year, the game will include the six released DLCs, skins and also emblems. Ace Combat 7 was originally released for the Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC back on January 17, 2019, and has since accumulated the six DLCs that will be included in the Deluxe Edition for Switch this July. The Famitsu article also includes a short interview from series director, Kazutoki Kohno. Check the article out if you want to see his quick message for Famitsu readers.
#7 - Ace Combat 7 Nintendo Switch Release Date Announcement
News - Home Console Game - PS4 - Switch - Xbox One - PC Game - Xbox Series X - Press Release
A release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Ace Combat 7 has officially been announced. Set for July 11 later this year, the game will include the six released DLCs, skins and also emblems. Ace Combat 7 was originally released for the Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC back on January 17, 2019, and has since accumulated the six DLCs that will be included in the Deluxe Edition for Switch this July. The Famitsu article also includes a short interview from series director, Kazutoki Kohno. Check the article out if you want to see his quick message for Famitsu readers.
#6 - Gundam Seed Freedom Collaboration with 7-11
Entertainment
Posted to 7-11 Japan’s Twitter account, a “Coming Soon” image was posted with a quick teaser for Gundam Seed fans to wait for a short while. What does this mean? Well, definitely a collaboration of some sorts! With very little to go off, curiosity has pulled this article up to 6th place this week! (Even though nothing was revealed beyond the twitter post!)
A Fate/Samurai Remnant and Fate/Grand Order cross-over collaboration has added Minamimoto-no-Raikou / Ushi Gozen to Fate/Grand Order through their gacha, however only for a limited time between January 17 to February 7. With this character’s introduction, Famitsu has compiled a guide on acquisition (via gatcha), basic stat information, character/class skills and so forth.
A new time-limited Tera Raid is currently available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with Blaziken the newest raid for players. As with previous raids, Famitsu has dutifully created a guide to combat the raid, with suggestions for Pokémon compositions for solo-play and multiplayer, and battle approaches. Make sure to take this raid down before the end of the event!
Over a series of tweets, compounding over a series of hours, Sushiro’s twitter account posted a series of… icons. The icons picked up traction when Genshin fans realized it is the same order of elements that are seen on the Genshin Impact loading screen, resulting in a realization of a collaboration of some sorts. So what type of collaboration does Sushiro and Genshin Impact have in common? Through Ichiban Kuji, eager fans can spend ¥700 (approx. US$4.72) to randomly receive a B5-sized illustration card. The illustrations are available from January 19, until supplies last.
#5 - Fate/Grand Order Minamimoto-no-Raikou / Ushi Gozen Comprehensive Overview
Special / Project Article - Mobile / App
A Fate/Samurai Remnant and Fate/Grand Order cross-over collaboration has added Minamimoto-no-Raikou / Ushi Gozen to Fate/Grand Order through their gacha, however only for a limited time between January 17 to February 7. With this character’s introduction, Famitsu has compiled a guide on acquisition (via gatcha), basic stat information, character/class skills and so forth.
#4 - Famitsu’s Blaziken Tera Raid Guide
Special / Project Article - Home Console Game - Switch
A new time-limited Tera Raid is currently available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with Blaziken the newest raid for players. As with previous raids, Famitsu has dutifully created a guide to combat the raid, with suggestions for Pokémon compositions for solo-play and multiplayer, and battle approaches. Make sure to take this raid down before the end of the event!
#3 - Genshin Impact Collaboration with Sushiro
News
Over a series of tweets, compounding over a series of hours, Sushiro’s twitter account posted a series of… icons. The icons picked up traction when Genshin fans realized it is the same order of elements that are seen on the Genshin Impact loading screen, resulting in a realization of a collaboration of some sorts. So what type of collaboration does Sushiro and Genshin Impact have in common? Through Ichiban Kuji, eager fans can spend ¥700 (approx. US$4.72) to randomly receive a B5-sized illustration card. The illustrations are available from January 19, until supplies last.
#2 - New Series Announcement for Mashin Hero Wataru
Anime - Press Release
An original anime from Studio Sunrise back in 1988, a sequel to the series Mashin Hero Wataru, see a new hero inheriting the legend of Wataru Ikusabe. This announcement, with accompanying trailer, also reveals a new demon god the hero must take on. The Famitsu article also goes on to give a brief history of the original anime.
Popular Japanese V-Tuber Yozora Mel has had her contract with Japanese V-Tuber organization, Hololive, canceled. Activities between the parties will cease as-of the end of February 2024. So what happened to prompt this? Apparently it involved acts that violated her contract, including leaking information to third-parties.
With the top spot going to a V-Tuber, you can see how large the V-Tuber streaming game is in Japan, beating out new collaborations!
Anyway, that is all for this week and hopefully the ranking next week won’t be as burdensome! Enjoy!
#1 - Hololive V-Tuber Yozora Mel Contract Dissolvement
Entertainment
Popular Japanese V-Tuber Yozora Mel has had her contract with Japanese V-Tuber organization, Hololive, canceled. Activities between the parties will cease as-of the end of February 2024. So what happened to prompt this? Apparently it involved acts that violated her contract, including leaking information to third-parties.
Anyway, that is all for this week and hopefully the ranking next week won’t be as burdensome! Enjoy!
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