April Fools' Day is once again celebrated by various game and anime titles with special content that only appears on April 1. From trailers, to promotional visuals, to temporary announcements, everything is designed as part of this annual celebration. Here's a complete April Fools' Day 2025 compilation of participating games and anime.
April Fools' Day 2025 from Games
Blue Archive
Blue Archive introduces ToSchool: Kimi ga Soba ni Iru Nichijou, a romance visual novel that can be played in the browser. This game is only available in Japanese.
DAVE THE DIVER
This game announced DAVE THE DIVER: REMASTEREDIt is said to be coming to LS7, Ybox Series X|L, and Swhich in 2049.
DREDGE
DREDGE shared a video titled "Something BIG is coming..." as part of April Fools' Day.
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE released two special videos for April Fools' Day.
One of the videos introduces Mecha ShiftyThis video, which is shown in a different visual style than usual. This video is also available in English version.
In addition, they also released a trailer for a fictional movie titled FINAL BATTLE which was announced to air on April 1.
Fate/Grand Order
Fate/Grand Order released an annual spin-off in the form of a casual action game titled Fate/Final Journey. The game is already available for iOS and Android, and the official website is also live. Unfortunately, this game is region-locked so it can only be accessed by users in Japan.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
A new character named Too Kyo-chan introduced as the new employee and public relations figure of the game.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra
This game features a gacha pickup with Mami Tomoe's 5★Kioku [Tiro Finale]. In addition, the event video DANCE☆MAGICA was also released on April Fools' Day.
Apex Legends (Japan)
The Japanese version of Apex Legends announced that Valkyrie's character voice will be changed to use the Kansai dialect. This information was shared through EA Japan's official X/Twitter account.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
The game announced a title change to Life Crossing: Fantasy Horizons as well as presenting Fantasy Getaway Package. The video is available in Japanese.
Sonic the Hedgehog (Japan)
Sonic's official account in Japan shared April issue of Weekly Hedgehog, which includes stories like "Knuckles Hires a Gang of Thieves to Guard the Emerald!?" and "Rising Costs Mean More Rings Are Required to Get a 1UP!?"
Dragon Quest Walk
The game announced a collaboration with Bunmeido Tokyo as part of the April Fools' Day celebration.
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
Announced Rival Fantasy: Ever Crisis Academy Seven (tentative title)which introduces two new schools in Midgard: Midgard Seventh High School and Shinra Private Academy. This content is also available in Japanese.
NieR
NieR's official account on X shares an announcement about an 8-bit version of NieR: Automata as part of April Fools' Day.
Key
Key announced the release of a new movie titled Key: Escape from the White Locked Room, a new horror movie from the studio behind games like Canon and Clannad.
War Thunder
War Thunder announced the addition of infantry units to the battlefield, a feature that players have been asking for. The announcement was released on April 1, which begs the question-is this for real, or just part of this year's April Fools' joke?
Azur Lane
Azur Lane released an announcement video for the anime titled Azur Lane: Bisoku Tensei! as part of the April 1 celebrations.
Naraka: Bladepoint
The game shared an April Fools' video through its official channel as a form of participation.
Party Animals
In the official announcement, Party Animals mentioned that it will be adding a board game to the winter cabin area. It is mentioned that this feature will be active for 12 hours with the phrase, "A good boy like me does not lie, even today."
Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves releases an update video titled version 0.1 update to celebrate April Fools' Day.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS features special content titled Winner Winner Romance DinnerIt is an armed romance simulation game set in high school in the world of PUBG.
Zenless Zone Zero
Zenless Zone Zero celebrates April Fools' Day 2025 by releasing a special video titled Starlight Knight EP - "Shining Promise in the Sky of Dawn". This video features a heroic and dramatic stylized concept.
In addition, it was announced that the new Bangboo will be available on "An Outstanding Partner". After the X Version update on February 30, 2222, S-Rank Bangboo XBOO will be available for a limited time on Bangboo Channel.
April Fools' Day 2025 from Anime
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
Anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten celebrated April Fools' Day 2025 with a special idol-themed visual of Mahiru.
The announcement was first shared through the official X/Twitter account, starting with a partially cut visual and the caption "An Angel descends upon the stage."
After that, the full visual was shown as part of this year's April Fools project.
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray
Anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray released a special video advertisement in the style of a 1987 videotape.
The Apothecary Diaries
Anime The Apothecary Diaries presents a special video titled The Apothecary Diaries～School ♡ Diaries～, which is set at the Rika Private Academy. In the video, the character Maomao appears as a transfer student who solves various difficult cases at school. This video was also shared via official account on X/Twitter.
The Eminence in Shadow
The Eminence in Shadow announced a collaboration with Sanrio characters as part of April Fools' Day 2025.
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World released a teaser for a visual novel titled School Life in Another World, accompanied by the words "Coming soon...?"
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion released a special key visual for April Fools' Day 2025. The visual is accompanied by the phrase "I will destroy the world for you" and the mysterious statement "Something is starting in the year 20XX!?" as part of the celebration of this one-day edition.
BLEACH
BLEACH celebrates April Fools' Day 2025 with a special project titled THE HIGH SCHOOL WARFARE. The project features high school-themed visuals for characters such as Rukia Kuchiki, Yoruichi Shihoin, Orihime Inoue, Rangiku Matsumoto, and others.
The entire visual was featured in a special video program released on April 1. You can watch the full program via YouTube videoA visual display appears at the beginning of the video.
