Kotobukiya Unveils Arcanadea: Gleam Gatherers for 2026

Kotobukiya will launch Arcanadea: Gleam Gatherers in 2026 for iOS and Android in Japan, marking the first video game entry in its ARCANDEA Game Project. The mobile RPG adapts the company's bishoujo plastic model kit line into an action focused adventure where players command customizable heroines called Dears.

Arcanadea Gleam Gatherers brings Kotobukiya model kits to mobile

Kotobukiya Co., Ltd. has officially announced Arcanadea: Gleam Gatherers, a new mobile RPG scheduled to launch on iOS and Android in Japan in 2026. The title is the first video game adaptation in the ARCANDEA Game Project and translates the company's popular bishoujo plastic model kit line into a playable format. According to the official Arcanadea Game announcement on X, pre registration is currently open and features milestone rewards tied to follower and community targets.

The announcement positions Gleam Gatherers as more than a license tie in. Instead of a static collector experience, the game builds a full RPG system around the kits that fans already customize on their desks. For players who follow Japanese mobile launches, the 2026 window gives Kotobukiya time to detail systems and begin community events ahead of release. Similar upcoming mobile role playing games like Lost Sword which recently opened its Steam page for a coming PC launch show how developers now tease progression and character systems early to build wishlists and pre registrations.

Story set after the Night of Destruction in Arcana Space

The narrative unfolds after an event known as the Night of Destruction. The story takes place within Arcana Space, a mysterious realm that normal humans cannot access. Players follow a young protagonist who barely escapes the realm after encountering a dying Dear named Lephirka. Together the duo sets out to reclaim their lost powers and uncover what caused the catastrophe.

Lephirka serves as both guide and companion in the early narrative, linking the game's lore to the existing ARCANDEA kit characters. Kotobukiya describes Arcana Space as a closed world with its own rules, which lets the team introduce new heroines alongside familiar Dears without breaking the kit line's continuity. The setup gives the RPG a clear recovery arc, as the protagonist and Lephirka rebuild strength while facing the forces that emerged after the Night of Destruction.

Gameplay centers on Dears and battles against Xenoalma

Players command a roster of Dears that includes familiar faces from the plastic model kit line and game original heroines created for Gleam Gatherers. Parties are assembled to clear stages and battle enemies known as Xenoalma. The title adapts the mix and match philosophy of physical plastic model kits into its core loop, so gear collection, outfit unlocks, and party progression mirror the way builders swap armor parts and weapons on real kits.

Kotobukiya highlights customization as the bridge between the physical and digital experiences. Collecting gear and unlocking outfits lets players tailor each Dear for stage challenges while also expressing personal style, much like choosing optional parts for a kit. Progression feeds back into party building, where different Dears bring distinct roles to Xenoalma encounters. Fans of team based mobile RPGs will recognize the structure, where roster depth and loadout choices matter as much as raw level. Recent global launches such as Architect Land of Exiles which launched globally on September 16 show how live mobile RPGs pace character releases and stage updates around community progression.

Pre registration is open with milestone rewards

Pre registration for Arcanadea: Gleam Gatherers is currently open via the game's official website. Kotobukiya is running a campaign that counts a follow of the game official X account or a friend addition on the official LINE account as a completed registration. The official post from June 10 2026 set an initial community goal of 100,000 registrations and linked to the LINE registration page.

Milestone rewards are tied to total registrations, a common approach for Japanese mobile launches that encourages early sign ups before a final release date is locked. Players who register early typically receive in game items, currency, or cosmetic unlocks at launch, though Kotobukiya has not yet published a full reward ladder. Interested players in Japan can complete registration now and follow the official Arcanadea Game account on X for updates on rewards and timing. The shared pre registration flow across X and LINE makes it easy to join from either platform without a separate form.

What to expect from the ARCANDEA Game Project

ARCANDEA began as Kotobukiya's bishoujo plastic model kit series where builders assemble detailed heroines with interchangeable armor and weapons. Gleam Gatherers is the first time the project expands into a video game, bringing that customization language into an RPG where outfits and gear directly affect stage performance. The move follows a broader trend where hobby brands extend kit lines into interactive media, keeping the core appeal of personal builds while adding story and cooperative play.

For now Kotobukiya has confirmed only a Japan launch on iOS and Android in 2026. No price has been announced and the listing points to a free to play structure common for mobile RPGs, with monetization likely tied to cosmetics and gacha style Dear acquisition. The team has not detailed system requirements, cross platform account support, or plans for a global release. As with other live mobile titles that update after launch, such as Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra which announced a late 2026 overhaul, players should expect additional system reveals and balance details as the game moves closer to release.

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