Naruto Card Game Announced, First Demo Coming to Gen Con 2026 Ahead of 2027 Launch

Bandai Card Games has announced Naruto Card Game, a new trading card game designed as a strategy-focused, competitive card game. The title is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2027. The announcement was accompanied by a new key visual, teaser trailer, commemorative illustration, and a message from Kishimoto celebrating the project. Before its full launch, [...]

Bandai cancels gacha/blind-buy system for anime cosmetics, will let fans choose what they buy

Reversal of policy for new Chara Cosme releases follows survey showing immense dislike for randomized merch purchases. Bandai is one of Japan’s biggest anime and video game publishers, which dovetails nicely with their role as the country’s largest toymaker. However, Bandai doesn’t just leverage the appeal of its anime and game casts into making plushies […]

Talking Kirby Toy Can Play Games With You

Bandai announced its new talking Kirby toy will come out in Japan on April 25, 2026. It’ll cost 8,360 JPY (~$53), and it's unknown if we'll eventually see it worldwide.

The Kirby toy is battery-powered, and it has a soft body that stands at around 165 mm. There are three modes to set it in: Communication Mode, Music Mode, and Game Mode. In Communication Mode, Kirby will talk and his cheeks will…

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