English Medarot R Fan Translation Patch Now Available

Earlier this week, fan translation group Star Trinket released an English-language patch for Medarot R. A home console spinoff starring Ikki Tenyrou, the game was originally released on the PlayStation in 1999.

Medarot mobile game, S: Unlimited Nova, set for Fall/Winter launch

After months of silence, Imagineer has revealed the first information regarding the Medarot franchise’s proper debut on mobile devices. Titled Medarot S: Unlimited Nova, the smartphone title will feature the mainline game series’ renown 3-on-3 relay battle system. The story sees a novice Medarotter competing in the Medalympics after receiving a Medarot through unusual means. It’s said the winner of the tournament will have any wish come true. Can a rookie stand up against some of the best around, much less some shady characters?

Medarot joins Super Robot Wars X-Ω

Bandai Namco has announced that its Super Robot Wars X-Ω (Cross-Omega) mobile game will contain an event featuring the Medarot franchise. The game’s official Twitter account is streaming clips showcasing Ikki and Metabee, as well as the Phantom Retort and Rokusho. A promotional video was also produced:

Imagineer officially reveals Medarot Day announcements

Following a countdown teaser and yesterday’s unintended Famitsu leaks, Imagineer has officially announced their Medarot Day celebrations, which marked the franchise’s 21st anniversary. There were no surprises, though some additional information was revealed for the seven announcements.

Famitsu accidentally outs new Medarot smartphone RPG, November 28th plans

In a since deleted article, Famitsu.com has revealed a new Medarot RPG is in development for smartphone platforms. According to Gematsu, it was given the following description:

GraffArt reveals Medarot product line

Following last week’s announcement, GraffArt has revealed their Medarot product line. Here are the goods available:

Official Medarot series website adds countdown teaser

The official Medarot franchise web portal, Medarotsha.jp, has updated with a countdown clock ticking to November 28th, 2018.

November 28th marks the 21st anniversary of the original Medarot game’s debut on the Gameboy. Imagineer has a variety of festivities planned, from the start of the Medarot Club Room 2018 @ Kichijōji event and the debut of a new line of merchandise from GraffArt. The company has also teased a Medarot announcement.

Medarot Club Room exhibition announced

Imagineer has announced Medarot Club Room 2018 @ Kichijōji, a five-day event to be held at the Cocomaru Theater & Cafe in Kichijōji, Tokyo. Production art from the various games will be displayed, alongside insights on the development of them. Fans will also get the chance to meet up, share Medarot memories, as well as buy merchandise.

GraffArt announces Medarot product line

Japanese merchandise company A3 has announced a new Medarot product line to be produced under their GraffArt brand. Little was shared about the kind of items that’ll be made, though the company has previously manufactured badges, phone cases, power banks, key chains, clear files, etc. The company published a key visual (left) to promote the announcement.

The Medarot merchandise will go on sale starting November 28th at the GraffArt Shop and A3 Market. The line will be unveiled in the near future.

GraffArt merchandise is known for its use of chalky, scribble-like graffiti visual designs.

Imagineer teases possible Medarot announcement for November 28th

In an interview with Famitsu, Imagineer’s Hiroyuki Hashida teases a Medarot-related announcement for November 28th. Commenting on the 20th Anniversary, he notes that the company started it off with the release of Medarot Classics and the redesigned website. He says that the company is making various arrangements to possibly announce something on November 28th, the day the original Medarot video game launched on the Game Boy in 1997. No other details were shared.

Throughout 2018, Imagineer has been celebrating the property’s 20th anniversary, through new model kits and the ongoing Weekly Medarot Broadcast, which serializes the Medarot Tepid and Medarot Re – Reloaded manga. The company recently issued a survey asking fans about their views regarding the franchise.