Smilegate to Exhibit at 'Anime Expo 2026'! Unveiling 'Chaos Zero Nightmare' and 'MIRESI: Invisible Future' to North American Players!
Smilegate announced on April 30th (Thursday) that it will make its debut appearance at 'Anime Expo 2026,' the largest Japanese pop culture festival in North America, scheduled for July 2026 in L.A., USA. The company will unveil its two titles, 'Chaos Zero Nightmare' (hereinafter 'Chaos Zero') and 'MIRESI: Invisible Future' (hereinafter 'MIRESI'), to North American players. A special website has been launched, and various on-site events and cosplay events are planned, with 'MIRESI' operating a playable demo zone.
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■ Special website launched to announce exhibition of 'Chaos Zero' and 'MIRESI'
■ First-time exhibition at 'Anime Expo,' North America's largest Japanese pop culture festival
■ Various on-site events and cosplay events planned... 'MIRESI' to operate a playable demo zone
Smilegate announced on April 30th (Thursday) that it will unveil its two titles, 'Chaos Zero Nightmare' (hereinafter 'Chaos Zero') and 'MIRESI: Invisible Future' (hereinafter 'MIRESI'), to North American players at 'Anime Expo 2026,' the largest Japanese pop culture festival in North America, scheduled for July 2026 in L.A., USA.
On April 29th (Wednesday), Smilegate opened a special website for 'Anime Expo,' showcasing the exhibited titles and a promotional video.
This marks Smilegate's first participation in 'Anime Expo.'
'Anime Expo' is North America's largest Japanese pop culture festival, held annually in July at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, USA.
Hundreds of thousands of global fans and industry professionals visit every year, and this year it will be held for four days from July 2nd (Thursday) to July 5th (Sunday).
Smilegate will set up official booths for both 'Chaos Zero' and 'MIRESI' IPs at this 'Anime Expo.'
Experience events offering various merchandise and cosplay events are planned, and 'MIRESI' is scheduled to operate a playable demo zone where attendees can directly play the game.
Details regarding on-site events will be sequentially released on the official website.
'MIRESI' is a new RPG developed by 'CONTROL9.'
Last year, it was exhibited at 'Tokyo Game Show 2025' and 'AGF KOREA 2025,' attracting significant attention. A notable point is the participation of Hyo-ra, an art director supported by a wide range of fans.
It depicts a time-traveling adventure to prevent the extinction of humanity, offering a unique gameplay experience combining a real-time turn-based battle system with time travel.
'Chaos Zero' is a roguelike RPG developed by SUPER CREATIVE and currently serviced by Smilegate.
It was released on October 22nd (Wednesday), 2025, and is distributed in 173 countries globally, including North America, Japan, and Korea.
On April 29th (Wednesday), 2026, it celebrated its half-anniversary, featuring a major update and offline events.
The major update includes 'Sortie,' a new content that maximizes the fun of roguelike, and 'Heidemari,' a new seasonal combatant, which are attracting attention.
Additionally, login events where players can obtain ★5 combatant selection tickets and ★5 partner selection tickets, a maximum of 70 free permanent rescue events, and a 'Special Signal Selection Rescue' where players can choose one preferred result from up to 20 pulls of 10 rescues, will be implemented.
Lee No-ju, Director at Smilegate, commented, "As this is Smilegate's first opportunity to meet North American and global players through 'Anime Expo,' we will do our utmost until the July event to present an impressive official booth. Please also check the news about the official booth delivered via the special website."
Further details regarding Smilegate's official booth at 'Anime Expo 2026' can be found on the special website.
▼Smilegate x Anime Expo 2026 Special Site here!
https://ax.onstove.com/
■ First-time exhibition at 'Anime Expo,' North America's largest Japanese pop culture festival
■ Various on-site events and cosplay events planned... 'MIRESI' to operate a playable demo zone
Smilegate announced on April 30th (Thursday) that it will unveil its two titles, 'Chaos Zero Nightmare' (hereinafter 'Chaos Zero') and 'MIRESI: Invisible Future' (hereinafter 'MIRESI'), to North American players at 'Anime Expo 2026,' the largest Japanese pop culture festival in North America, scheduled for July 2026 in L.A., USA.
On April 29th (Wednesday), Smilegate opened a special website for 'Anime Expo,' showcasing the exhibited titles and a promotional video.
This marks Smilegate's first participation in 'Anime Expo.'
'Anime Expo' is North America's largest Japanese pop culture festival, held annually in July at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, USA.
Hundreds of thousands of global fans and industry professionals visit every year, and this year it will be held for four days from July 2nd (Thursday) to July 5th (Sunday).
Smilegate will set up official booths for both 'Chaos Zero' and 'MIRESI' IPs at this 'Anime Expo.'
Experience events offering various merchandise and cosplay events are planned, and 'MIRESI' is scheduled to operate a playable demo zone where attendees can directly play the game.
Details regarding on-site events will be sequentially released on the official website.
'MIRESI' is a new RPG developed by 'CONTROL9.'
Last year, it was exhibited at 'Tokyo Game Show 2025' and 'AGF KOREA 2025,' attracting significant attention. A notable point is the participation of Hyo-ra, an art director supported by a wide range of fans.
It depicts a time-traveling adventure to prevent the extinction of humanity, offering a unique gameplay experience combining a real-time turn-based battle system with time travel.
'Chaos Zero' is a roguelike RPG developed by SUPER CREATIVE and currently serviced by Smilegate.
It was released on October 22nd (Wednesday), 2025, and is distributed in 173 countries globally, including North America, Japan, and Korea.
On April 29th (Wednesday), 2026, it celebrated its half-anniversary, featuring a major update and offline events.
The major update includes 'Sortie,' a new content that maximizes the fun of roguelike, and 'Heidemari,' a new seasonal combatant, which are attracting attention.
Additionally, login events where players can obtain ★5 combatant selection tickets and ★5 partner selection tickets, a maximum of 70 free permanent rescue events, and a 'Special Signal Selection Rescue' where players can choose one preferred result from up to 20 pulls of 10 rescues, will be implemented.
Lee No-ju, Director at Smilegate, commented, "As this is Smilegate's first opportunity to meet North American and global players through 'Anime Expo,' we will do our utmost until the July event to present an impressive official booth. Please also check the news about the official booth delivered via the special website."
Further details regarding Smilegate's official booth at 'Anime Expo 2026' can be found on the special website.
▼Smilegate x Anime Expo 2026 Special Site here!
https://ax.onstove.com/