Get your ninja gum ready, shnobis! GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) has officially dropped its full lineup for Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, and it is absolutely stacked.
While there is plenty of incredible merch and franchise love to go around, the crown jewel of GungHo’s showcase is undoubtedly the first-ever public playable demo of Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet.
If you are heading to AX 2026, here is everything you need to know about what GungHo is bringing to West Hall Booth #2316.
Ninjala Evolved: Welcome to the Open World
When Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet was first announced during the June Nintendo Direct, it turned heads by shifting the franchise away from its strictly PvP roots. The sequel is completely flipping the script, evolving the high-energy franchise into a co-op open-world action game launching exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2027.
At Anime Expo 2026, attendees can get hands-on with this next-gen experience ahead of anyone else. GungHo is serving up two distinct playable courses for the demo:
- The Planetary Exploration Course: Perfect for players wanting to test out the game’s deep combat mechanics, weapon attributes, and high-speed Ninja-Gum action.
- The Photography Course: A more relaxed, sightseeing-focused option that lets you explore the vast, nature-rich landscapes of the alien world.
Bonus Loot: Everyone who steps up to test out the demo will walk away with an exclusive inflatable bat modeled after the game’s iconic IPPON Katana!
With deep features like item crafting, cooking systems, and up to four-player co-op to conquer dungeons and massive bosses, Ninjala 2 is shaping up to be a massive leap forward for the series.
Massive Giveaways & Merch Drops
It wouldn’t be Anime Expo without some epic swag. GungHo is running a booth giveaway where lucky fans can win a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and merchandise bundle. The bundle even lets the winner pick a free game from a powerhouse list, including Ninjala 2, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, LUNAR Remastered Collection, or GRANDIA HD Collection.
If you want to spend some hard-earned cash, the retail side of Booth #2316 will be stocked with exclusive merchandise spanning three legendary GungHo properties:
| Franchise | Available Merchandise |
| Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet | Character Acrylic Stands ($20), T-Shirts ($45), Souvenir Towels ($15), Collectable Button Pins |
| Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter | Tote Bags ($30), Character Mugs ($25), Mousepads ($15), Phone Charms ($15), Buttons ($5) |
| Puzzle & Dragons | Special Events Acrylic Keychains ($15), Clear Art Files ($8), Stickers ($4–$5) |
Puzzle & Dragons fans will also want to stop by to scan a location-specific QR code. Doing so unlocks elite in-game rewards—including Scarlet Soaring Sword Suzaku, Leilan and the MAX + Limit Breakthrough Dungeon—to be redeemed on your account at a later date.
Are You Ready to Explore?
GungHo is clearly pulling out all the stops for Anime Expo 2026, leveraging the upcoming power of the Nintendo Switch 2 to completely re-imagine one of their biggest hits.
Are you attending AX 2026 this year? Will you be lining up to get a first look at the open-world shift of Ninjala 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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