Tokyo Anime Dispatch

On July 7, 2026, Direct Cars announced a limited 7-unit special vehicle tied to Fist of the North Star , with a public reveal planned for the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026. The release frames the project as a special-spec model rather than a simple decoration package, and it is clearly aimed at fans who want something more permanent than a poster or a figure. The specifications make that ambition obvious. The vehicle is based on a new HiAce Wagon, uses a 3-number registration class, and comes with a 7-seat, 3-row bed-seat layout. Direct Cars says the price starts at 7,770,000 yen, and applications will be accepted from July 11 through September 13, 2026. That is a narrow window for a very small run, which reinforces how scarce the model is meant to be. Even without treating it as luxury art, the collaboration is unusual in the best way. The series has long had a reputation for hard-edged imagery, memorable catchphrases, and a very specific post-apocalyptic visual identity. Tur...

On June 29, 2026, SNK announced that Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star is now available in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as the final Season 2 DLC character. The same release says Season 3 will begin in July 2026, with more details promised later. In practice, that makes the announcement more than a character drop: it is a live roadmap update for a game that is still being actively expanded after launch. What Was Announced The official SNK page is clear on the headline facts. Kenshiro has joined the roster as a Season 2 DLC character, and SNK is already pointing players toward the next phase of support with a Season 3 start window in July 2026. The release uses a strong “available now” visual, which makes the message easy to read even before the player clicks through to the full post. SNK also presents Kenshiro as a full gameplay addition rather than a decorative crossover cameo. The company describes him as a technical fighter built around fast but heavy strikes, ...