Summary
Friday, October 11 is an especially busy day for anime fans thanks to new video games, new series, and a movie premiere. Anime and video games have gone hand-in-hand for decades, with all kinds ofvideo games based on animereleased over the years, as well as games that take direct inspiration from anime and vice versa.
Typically, big new anime-adjacent releases are spread throughout the year, but there are rare occasions when the stars align and they all release on the same day.October 11 is one such day that anime fansare going to need to keep an eye on, as it is absolutely stuffed with major new releases.
October 11 will see the official launch of fighting gameDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, as well as the debut of the new animeDragon Ball Daima. That same day,My Hero Academia: You’re Nextmakes its debut in US theaters. On top of all that,Metaphor: ReFantazio, the critically-acclaimed new RPG, is also releasing that day. Clearly, October 11 is going to be an incredibly busy day for anime fans, and they should have absolutely no shortage of things to do this weekend.
Dragon Ball Has a New Series and a New Game Coming Out
Dragon Ballfans especially have a lot to look forward to on October 11.Dragon Ball Daimapremieres that day, giving fans the chance to see one lastDragon Ballstory that was made with the involvement of legendary creator Akira Toriyama, who tragically passed away earlier this year. For those unfamiliar with the new series,Dragon Ball Daimawill see Goku and friends transformed into kid versionsof themselves. They then set out on a brand-new adventure that will serve as a throwback of sorts to the originalDragon Ballseries as opposed toDragon Ball Z. It will be great to seeDragon Ballget back to its roots, so fans should be sure to mark their calendars for October 11.
WhenDragon Ballfans are done watchingDaima, they can turn their attention toDragon Ball: Sparking Zero. The latest installment in theBudokai Tenkaichiseries,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerofeatures a stacked roster, online multiplayer, an extensive story mode, and more. Early access players have praised just about everything that the game has to offer, and it’s likely that its full release will be met with similar fanfare.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerois already a big hit, and it should only become more popular come October 11.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
WHERE TO PLAY
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Become a super warrior and experience the earth-shaking, limit-breaking power of DRAGON BALL battles!Unleash the strength of over 180 fighters from DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL Super, DRAGON BALL GT, and selected DRAGON BALL movies, all in the base game! Each character comes with their own signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.Make the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL yours!Engage in heart-pounding, high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks.Challenge other players online to test your skills, or sit down with friends offline to hone your skills exclusively in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber! Fight your way to become a champion across various tournament modes and victory conditions.Conquer the action-packed battles from the beloved original story, or discover and unlock new encounters for your favorite Z-Fighters and more. Relive your favorite moments from the series through cutscenes you can experience from the perspectives of eight characters!Recreate your favorite battles from throughout the DRAGON BALL story, or set up your dream story battle with your favorite characters! Share your creations with other fans and experience the battles brought to life by imaginations around the world.
My Hero Academia: You’re Next is Getting Its US Release
Dragon Ballisn’t the only anime franchise that will get some time in the spotlight on October 11. That same day, US fans can head to theaters to seeMy Hero Academia: You’re Next, the latest movie based on the mega-popular franchise. Setbetween the events ofMy Hero AcademiaSeason 6 and 7,You’re Nextsees the show’s cast of super-powered teenagers do battle with a mysterious enemy who looks like All Might.My Hero Academia: You’re Nexthas already been positively received by fans and critics alike, so US fans should be in for a treat when the new film premieres on October 11.
My Hero Academia
In My Hero Academia, Young Deku is born into a world where people commonly have something called quirks, also known as superpowers. He himself is born without any, but circumstances lead to that changing. He enrolls at the UA High School, a prestigious academy where the worlds future heroes learn how to use their powers.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is Releasing to the Masses
Metaphor: ReFantaziois not based on an existing anime property, but it will still greatly appeal to fans of the medium. The latest RPG from Studios Zero at Atlus,Metaphor: ReFantaziois a medieval fantasy gamethat features a blend of mechanics from past Atlus games. The game has earned widespread critical acclaim, withMetaphor: ReFantaziostanding tall as one of 2024’s highest-rated games to date. There’s been a great deal of praise forMetaphor’s story, art style, combat system, and the sheer amount of content it has on offer.Metaphorhas been called one of the best RPGs in years. Clearly, it will appeal to gamers, but it will also be something that anime fans will want to check out.
Like other games from Atlus,Metaphor’s art style mimics anime. It’s basically an anime come to life, giving players the chance to have control over an anime series. The game boasts a cel-shaded art style that allows the developers to keep the anime aesthetic during gameplay, along with anime cutscenes. So, whileMetaphormay not be a literal anime, it’s still something that anime fans are going to want to set aside time to check out come its release date on October 11.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an Archetype, you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.
And this doesn’t even take into account the full scope of all the new things anime fans have to look forward to on October 11. For example, the second episode of theDandadananime seriesis airing on October 11, and based on the franchise’s reception so far, it certainly has what it takes to be one of the next big things in the space.
