Shinobi Nexus: Senran Kagura releases Tensho Arc opening ahead of Japan launch later in 2026
Key takeaways
- Launch region: Japan, scheduled later in 2026
- Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows PC
- Opening song: “RISING FLOWER ~Inori Ver.~” performed by Inori (Kana Hishikawa)
Honey Parade Games has released a new opening animation for Shinobi Nexus: Senran Kagura, titled the Tensho Arc, which spotlights Tensho Academy and its students and uses a new version of the series theme song. The opening features “RISING FLOWER ~Inori Ver.~,” performed by Inori and voiced by Kana Hishikawa.
The song’s lyrics are by Sasa Ando, with composition and arrangement by Yasushi Asada of NoisyCroak, and animation production credited to Nirai Kanai Studio. The opening’s cast lists Inori (Kana Hishikawa), Touka (Mashiro Hidaka), Sara (Rui Tanabe), Aizome (Asaki Yukikawa) and Hagiri (Maki Kawase).
Shinobi Nexus is set three years after Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: NEW LINK and follows a new generation of shinobi students; series illustrator Nan Yaegashi returns to design the new cast. The game uses cel-shaded 3D character models and a command-based RPG battle system centered on ninja arts, and it retains returning Honey Parade features such as character customization, communication events and a diorama mode.
Why it matters
Nan Yaegashi’s character designs plus a named animation studio on the Tensho Arc give a concrete visual reference you can watch now — the opening’s credits and song provide a direct look at the new cast and production ahead of the game’s Japan release later in 2026 for iOS, Android and Windows PC.
Original source
Noisy Pixel
