Nintama Rantarō Puzzle 'Again!' ends service in Japan Dec 16, 2026
Key takeaways
- Service ends in Japan on Dec 16, 2026 at 12:00 JST
- Launched Jan 28, 2026; roughly 11 months of service
- Platforms: iOS / Android; publisher: nalkonal Co., Ltd.
Nintama Rantarō: Futto-bi Puzzle! no Dan — Again! (published by nalkonal Co., Ltd.) will end service in Japan on December 16, 2026 at 12:00 JST, the developer announced. The iOS / Android game launched on January 28, 2026 and will have run for about 11 months when servers close.
The game is an action-puzzle adaptation of NHK Educational’s anime Nintama Rantarō. Its story sent Rantarō, Kirimaru, Shinbei and other students on a mission from the headmaster to recover stolen treasures. Play uses a flick-and-launch combat system that turns characters into tiny, bouncy fighters; more than 40 characters appear and players could form teams of up to six to tackle stages.
Stages included explicit clear conditions and environmental hazards such as rocks and honeycomb mechanics, and the title leaned on character traits and team composition for strategic depth. nalkonal described the title as accessible for casual play while offering elements for deeper study. In the shutdown notice the team thanked players for their support, apologized for the sudden announcement, and said they judged it difficult to continue delivering a level of service that would satisfy players.
Why it matters
Copyright on the anime property is credited to Amako Sōbee / NHK・NEP. If you still have in-game purchases or subscriptions, check the official notice from nalkonal for any post-shutdown guidance; the game’s short service window — January 28 to December 16, 2026 — is the concrete scheduling detail players will need to work around.
Original source
Google News: Bahamut
