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Son Studios, the studio behind the upcoming anime-inspired arena fighting game Netcode Warriors, have announced Saturday AM: Battle Manga, a two-versus-two tag-team fighting game featuring characters from Saturday AM manga like Apple Black, Clock Striker, Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, and Soul Beat. Platforms and a release date were not announced, but all major console and PC platforms are under consideration.

“For eleven years, Saturday AM has focused on crafting deep stories with fresh perspectives from a range of nationalities and cultures,” said Saturday AM founder and publisher Frederick L. Jones in a press release. “Anime aside, there is something so rich about giving our fans a chance to interact with our characters in such a dynamic, interactive manner as a videogame and we’re thrilled to do so with an amazing group like Son Studios.”

Son Studios CEO and game director Jesse Segun-Oside added, “The tag fighter space is one I’ve loved since childhood and always dreamed of leading a project in. Kicking things off with these characters is the perfect way to bring that vision to life—with impact.”

Here is an overview of the game, via Son Studios:

About

Saturday AM: Battle Manga brings fan-favorite original manga characters from Apple Black, Clock Striker, Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Soul Beat, and others into an accessible but mechanically rich tag fighter. Each fighter offers a completely distinct game-play feel, with easy-to-learn controls built around classic motion inputs and competitive depth built in. The game features stylized visuals with boutique animation techniques to capture an expressive, manga-like presentation unique to each of the original artists, evoking the aesthetic of panel-driven storytelling while keeping game-play crisp and readable.

Key Features

Two-versus-two tag battles that emphasize creativity, adaptability, and team synergy.

Each character designed with unique mechanics and play styles—no clones.

Stylized 2.5D visuals utilizing limited animation for a bold, manga-inspired look.

Son Studios has released the first trailer and screenshots for Saturday AM: Battle Manga, its June-announced two-versus-two tag-team fighting game featuring characters from Saturday AM manga, as well as confirmed that it will be available for PC via Steam when it launches. A release date has yet to be announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Son Studios:

Saturday AM: Battle Manga is the first-ever crossover fighter featuring the heroes of Saturday AM! Step into explosive 2.5D battles with characters from Apple Black, Clock Striker, Soul Beat, Hammer, and more, brought together on one stage for the very first time.

Create dream matchups that fans have always imagined: pit Sano against Cast, team up Stud and Dante, or discover wild new pairings across the roster. Every fight feels fresh thanks to a seamless tag system, cinematic supers, and unique moves drawn directly from each manga. With an anime-inspired art style and fast, tactical combat, Saturday Versus offers both pick-up-and-play accessibility and depth for competitive players. Fight across striking stages taken straight from the pages of Saturday AM, and experience the crossover event that redefines what’s possible for these heroes.

Watch the trailer below. View the screenshots at the gallery.

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