Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4/PlayStation®5 Software 'ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995' Confirmed for Release on Thursday, July 30! Pre-orders Now Open!
Edia will release 'ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995', compiling three classic RPGs licensed from Yanoman for Switch/PS4/PS5, on July 30, 2026.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 9, 2026 at 21:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 9, 2026 at 12:30
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 20, 2026 at 08:37 (260h 7m after Collected)
Edia Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Yoshinari Kashima, hereinafter: Edia) announced that it has received a license from Yanoman Corporation (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, President: Chuji Yano, hereinafter: Yanoman) for the IPs "ARETHA the SUPER FAMICOM", "ARETHA II: Ariel's Wondrous Journey", and "Rejoice: Beyond the Kingdom of Aretha", and has decided to release them as the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 software "ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995" on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Furthermore, we announce that pre-orders have started today, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
■ About the "ARETHA" Series
A popular RPG series that expanded to a total of 6 works in the series from 1990 to 1995. It garnered attention for having a "female protagonist", which was rare for the time.
The protagonist Ariel, a girl bearing a great destiny.
Fang, a special dragon born from an egg Ariel received when she was young. And the magical doll Doll, who appears throughout the series like Ariel, among other highly individual characters that color the story.
It is a groundbreaking RPG that ambitiously incorporated various systems, featuring many unique systems that symbolize the series, such as the "Consultation System" where characters discuss strategy hints with each other, and hidden elements that max out levels at once.
■ About "ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995"
This work compiles 3 titles including spin-offs into one game from the "ARETHA" series, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. It includes "ARETHA the SUPER FAMICOM" released in 1993, "ARETHA II: Ariel's Wondrous Journey" released in 1994, and "Rejoice: Beyond the Kingdom of Aretha" released in 1995, and adds a mode to enjoy setting materials and videos from the 1990s, making it a must-have for retro RPG fans and ARETHA series fans!
~ Included Titles Introduction ~
"ARETHA the SUPER FAMICOM" (1993)
Ariel, a girl possessing one of the three rings related to the Kingdom of Aretha, sets out on an adventure guided by a destiny akin to legend.
However, she does not yet know that the invasion of darkness targeting her stems from the ring...
"ARETHA II: Ariel's Wondrous Journey" (1994)
One year after the battle with the Empire, Ariel, who succeeded the throne in the Kingdom of Aretha that regained peace, strives for reconstruction.
However, receiving a distress letter from Doll who was traveling, she departs on a new adventure once again.
"Rejoice: Beyond the Kingdom of Aretha" (1995)
The mischievous group Rejoice from the town of Ish is instigated by a suspicious old man to steal a goddess statue and obtain the "Book of Force".
However, this act causes a major incident, and the town and they are caught up in a massive crisis.
■ About "ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995 Special Edition"
Special Edition Contents
- Game Software "ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995"
- Large Acrylic Stand
- 300 Pi...
■ About the "ARETHA" Series
A popular RPG series that expanded to a total of 6 works in the series from 1990 to 1995. It garnered attention for having a "female protagonist", which was rare for the time.
The protagonist Ariel, a girl bearing a great destiny.
Fang, a special dragon born from an egg Ariel received when she was young. And the magical doll Doll, who appears throughout the series like Ariel, among other highly individual characters that color the story.
It is a groundbreaking RPG that ambitiously incorporated various systems, featuring many unique systems that symbolize the series, such as the "Consultation System" where characters discuss strategy hints with each other, and hidden elements that max out levels at once.
■ About "ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995"
This work compiles 3 titles including spin-offs into one game from the "ARETHA" series, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. It includes "ARETHA the SUPER FAMICOM" released in 1993, "ARETHA II: Ariel's Wondrous Journey" released in 1994, and "Rejoice: Beyond the Kingdom of Aretha" released in 1995, and adds a mode to enjoy setting materials and videos from the 1990s, making it a must-have for retro RPG fans and ARETHA series fans!
~ Included Titles Introduction ~
"ARETHA the SUPER FAMICOM" (1993)
Ariel, a girl possessing one of the three rings related to the Kingdom of Aretha, sets out on an adventure guided by a destiny akin to legend.
However, she does not yet know that the invasion of darkness targeting her stems from the ring...
"ARETHA II: Ariel's Wondrous Journey" (1994)
One year after the battle with the Empire, Ariel, who succeeded the throne in the Kingdom of Aretha that regained peace, strives for reconstruction.
However, receiving a distress letter from Doll who was traveling, she departs on a new adventure once again.
"Rejoice: Beyond the Kingdom of Aretha" (1995)
The mischievous group Rejoice from the town of Ish is instigated by a suspicious old man to steal a goddess statue and obtain the "Book of Force".
However, this act causes a major incident, and the town and they are caught up in a massive crisis.
■ About "ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995 Special Edition"
Special Edition Contents
- Game Software "ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995"
- Large Acrylic Stand
- 300 Pi...