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TOKYO, Japan, July 9, 2026 ​ Bliss Brain today released the official 7-day countdown trailer for 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, ahead of its worldwide launch on July 16 for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Store, PC Steam.

The new trailer celebrates the passion behind one of the PlayStation’s most unique cult classics and the fans who helped bring it back.

A Game That Went All In

Originally released in Japan in 1999, Geppy-X was unlike anything else of its era.

It featured more than 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames, an all-star Japanese voice cast including Akira Kamiya, Sho Hayami, Shuichi Ikeda, Ichiro Nagai, and Goro Naya, plus theme songs performed by legendary anime artists Isao Sasaki, Akira Kushida, and Hironobu Kageyama.

From dramatic eyecatches and fake TV commercials to next-episode previews and countless tributes to classic super robot anime, Geppy-X celebrrates its genre with unapologetic enthusiasm.

A Cult Classic Rediscovered

For many years, Geppy-X remained a title known only to a small circle of dedicated fans.

As gameplay footage, retrospectives, and fan discussions spread online, more players began discovering what made the game so special.

Many described it as “ahead of its time,” praising its remarkable production values, distinctive style, and obvious love for classic robot anime.

The countdown trailer is a tribute to that journey from an overlooked release to a cult classic, finding a new audience decades later.

A Message from Original Creator Akira Yamato

“We Never Wanted to Make It Smart.”

“Let me be completely honest. There was never any limit to our ambition.

When I wrote the original proposal and scenario for Geppy-X, I filled it with everything I loved, every idea, every reference, every dream I wanted to see in a robot anime. Then the rest of the development team took that passion even further. What began as one person’s vision became something much bigger than any of us had imagined.

Looking back, it wasn’t a smart way to make a game.

Geppy-X is excessive. Over-the-top. It goes too far. But sometimes that’s exactly what it takes to create something genuine.

Every parody, every homage, every seemingly unnecessary detail was created out of a deep love for the entertainment that shaped our childhood. They weren’t included simply as jokes or references; they were our way of preserving the spirit of an era we never wanted to forget.

When the game launched in 1999, its commercial performance was heartbreaking. For a long time, I couldn’t even bear to look at the development materials.

But Geppy-X never disappeared.

A small but incredibly passionate community kept discovering it, talking about it, and sharing it with others over the years. Because of those dedicated fans, this game survived long enough to reach a new generation.

“Today, I don’t believe Geppy-X belongs only to the people who made it. This new version exists because of everyone who believed it deserved another chance. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!”

​Akira Yamato

Original Scenario Writer & Planner

About 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X

70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X is a remastered edition of the cult PlayStation title originally released exclusively in Japan in 1999.

Players experience an interactive robot anime complete with fully animated cutscenes, branching story routes, memorable characters, and fast-paced shooting action inspired by the golden age of Japanese super robot television.

The remaster features newly restored HD animation created from the original master materials, modern quality-of-life enhancements, and support for multiple languages, making the game available to players around the world for the first time.

Facts and Features

• 70’s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X includes HD remastered animations digitized directly from the original Betacam tapes provided by the animation studio.
• Players will see and experience both the original and remastered versions of the animation and can switch between remastered and original movie versions.
• Base game is included, not as paid DLC.
• Experience the original production style, which used 8,000 hand-drawn animation cels across four CD-ROMs.
• Scenes in the original version were previously modified by the development team from the Betacam animation.
• The remastered version remains faithful to the original Betacam source.
• Explore and appreciate the unique details and creative touches in both versions.
• Geppy-X delivers fast-paced arcade-style side-scrolling shooter action. Switch between three combat types in real time.

Source: PR Email

Tokyo, Japan – June 2026 – Bliss Brain Corporation is pleased to announce that a playable demo for 70’s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

As part of Steam Next Fest, running from June 15, 2026, PC players can download and experience the demo on Steam ahead of the game’s worldwide launch on July 15, 2026. Players are encouraged to share their thoughts, feedback, and impressions on the Steam Community Discussion Boards after playing.

Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1999, Geppy-X is a unique fusion of classic 1970s super robot anime and fast-paced arcade-style side-scrolling shooter action. This worldwide HD remaster faithfully restores over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames from the original Betacam master tapes while introducing modern quality-of-life features for today’s players.

Demo Overview

The demo allows players to experience the main story through the end of Stage 4.

Players will battle through the opening chapters of the adventure and reach a pivotal story event where the narrative branches into multiple routes. The full story continues in the complete version launching on July 16.

The demo showcases many of the features that make Geppy-X unique, including:

• Fully restored HD animation sourced from the original Betacam master tapes
• Original Japanese voice performances from a legendary cast of anime veterans
• Fast-paced side-scrolling shooter gameplay with real-time mech transformation
• Three distinct combat styles that can be switched during battle
• Newly added subtitle support in multiple languages
• Rewind functionality
• Quick Save and Quick Load features
• Additional remaster quality-of-life improvements

All major remaster features available in the full game can also be experienced in the demo, allowing players to explore the enhanced gameplay and presentation before launch.

​Join the Discussion

Players who enjoy the demo are encouraged to leave feedback, impressions, and suggestions on the Steam Community Discussion Boards during Steam Next Fest. Community feedback will help introduce more players around the world to this long-awaited cult classic.

Facts and Features

• 70’s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X includes HD remastered animations digitized directly from the original Betacam tapes provided by the animation studio.
• Players will see and experience the original animation version in addition to the remastered version.
• A ​ feature switching ​ – allowing players to switch between remastered and original movie versions.
• Base game included, not as paid DLC.
• Experience the original production style, which used 8,000 hand-drawn animation cels across four CD-ROMs.
• Scenes in the original version were previously modified by the development team from the Betacam animation.
• Remastered version remains faithful to the original Betacam source.
• Explore and appreciate the unique details and creative touches in both versions.
• Geppy-X delivers fast-paced arcade-style side-scrolling shooter action. Switch between three combat types in real time.

Source: PR Email

May 5th, 2026. Tokyo, Japan Bliss Brain Corporation proudly announces the worldwide release of 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, launching July 16, 2026, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Store, and Steam.

Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1999, Geppy-X became one of the most outrageous and ambitious anime shooters of the CD-ROM era.

New Feature: Switch Between Remastered and Original Movie Versions

In 70’s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X, one of the new features we are most proud to include is the addition of an HD remastered version of the animations, digitized directly from the Betacam tapes delivered by the animation studio.

Following the announcement, we received requests from fans who shared that they would love to see the original version of the animations as well. We agree that this is important, especially in the name of preservation, so we have decided to include a feature that allows players to switch between the remastered and original movie versions.

This feature will be included in the base game and will not be released as DLC.

We invite you to experience the unique atmosphere of the original production, which packed 8,000 hand-drawn animation cels onto four CD-ROMs.

Please note that some scenes in the original version were modified by the development team from the Betacam animation, and therefore may differ slightly from the remastered version, which remains faithful to the original Betacam source. We hope you will discover and enjoy the details and creative touches the development team carefully crafted.

Four Discs. 8,000 Hand-Drawn Frames. Zero Restraint.

Built at the height of the late-90s CD-ROM boom, the original PlayStation release spanned four discs and featured over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames, an unprecedented production scale for a 2D shooter. This wasn’t just a game inspired by anime! It was a full-blown 70s super robot TV series you could play.

For this Hi-Res Remastered Edition:

• Original Betacam master tapes have been re-digitized
• Modern upscaling enhances visual clarity
• Animation has been fully restored to its original 24 frames per second

This is not a simple upscale; it’s a full restoration of a lost anime-era production.

Play a Super Robot TV Broadcast

Geppy-X recreates the structure of a classic anime broadcast: Time signal → Opening → Episode → Eyecatch → Commercial break → Ending → Next episode preview. You don’t just watch a super robot show, you control it. Three young pilots combine their powers to command the transforming super robot Geppy-X, defending Earth from the invading Space Demon Empire.

Three Forms. No Mercy.

At its core, Geppy-X delivers fast-paced arcade-style side-scrolling shooter action. Switch between three combat types in real time:

• X1 – Balanced Precision
• X2 – Speed Unleashed
• X3 – High-risk Power

Strategic form switching is essential to survive intense stages and towering boss encounters. Midway through the story, the machine evolves into Geppy-XX, unlocking new weapons and a new level of firepower.

Classic Challenge. Modern Control.

The original arcade-style difficulty remains intact, but now supported by modern quality-of-life enhancements:

• Rewind Function
• Rapid Fire Option
• Quick Save
• CRT Filter Mode
• Achievement

Whether you’re a retro shooter veteran or discovering super robot anime for the first time, Geppy-X adapts to your playstyle.

Voices That Defined an Era!

Geppy-X features the original 1999 voice performances from some of Japan’s most respected and influential anime actors, including:

Akira Kamiya, Shō Hayami, Shūichi Ikeda, Ichirō Nagai, Gorō Naya, and more.

This was not a casual casting choice, it was a rare gathering of top-tier talent at the height of the CD-ROM era, captured and preserved in its original form.

The soundtrack also includes legendary anime theme artists:

Isao Sasaki, Akira Kushida, and Hironobu Kageyama, performers whose powerful songs helped define the spirit of classic super robot anime. These are the original recordings, fully intact and presented alongside the newly remastered visuals.

Geppy-X doesn’t just recreate the golden age of super robot anime, it brings back the voices and music that gave it life.

The Series Doesn’t End!

Completing the main campaign is only the beginning! Unlock six additional modes, including:

• Movie-style boss rush
• Alternate timeline scenarios
• Experimental episode variations

More than a remaster! This is the definitive broadcast edition.

Key Features:

• 70s-style super robot anime experience
• Arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter
• Real-time transforming mech system
• Three distinct combat styles
• Mid-game mech evolution
• Over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames
• Fully restored 24fps animation
• HD remaster from original master tapes
• Originally Japan-exclusive 1999 cult classic
• Now launching worldwide!

Source: PR Email

Tokyo, Japan. Bliss Brain Corporation proudly announces the worldwide release of 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Hi-Res Remastered Edition, launching July 16, 2026, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Store, and Steam.

Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1999, Geppy-X became one of the most outrageous and ambitious anime shooters of the CD-ROM era.

Built at the height of the late-90s CD-ROM boom, the original PlayStation release spanned four discs and featured over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames, truly an unprecedented production scale for a 2D shooter.

This wasn’t just a game inspired by anime – it was a full-blown 70s super robot TV series you could play!

For this Hi-Res Remastered Edition:

• Original Betacam master tapes have been re-digitized
• Modern upscaling enhances visual clarity
• Animation has been fully restored to its original 24 frames per second

This is not a simple upscale; it’s a full restoration of a lost anime-era production.

Geppy-X recreates the structure of a classic anime broadcast:

• Time signal → Opening → Episode → Eyecatch → Commercial break → Ending → Next episode preview.
• You don’t just watch a super robot show, you actually control it.
• Three young pilots combine their powers to command the transforming super robot Geppy-X, defending Earth from the invading Space Demon Empire.
• Mid-season mech upgrade? Of course. because this is a super robot anime — and when the upgrade hits, it hits hard.

Three Forms. No Mercy.

At its core, Geppy-X delivers fast-paced arcade-style side-scrolling shooter action.

Switch between three combat types in real time:

X1 – Balanced Precision.

Reliable, versatile firepower.

X2 – Speed Unleashed.

High mobility and the screen-clearing X Seeker.

X3 – High-risk Power.

Crushing close combat with X Slap and the devastating X Cannon.

​Strategic form switching is essential to survive intense stages and towering boss encounters.

Midway through the story, the machine evolves into Geppy-XX, unlocking new weapons and a new level of firepower — a classic super robot turning point.

The original arcade-style difficulty remains intact, but now supported by modern quality-of-life enhancements:

• Rewind Function
• Rapid Fire Option
• Quick Save
• CRT Filter Mode
• Achievement

Whether you’re a retro shooter veteran or discovering super robot anime for the first time, Geppy-X adapts to your playstyle.

Voices That Defined an Era!

Geppy-X features the original 1999 voice performances from some of Japan’s most respected and influential anime actors, including:

Akira Kamiya, Shō Hayami, Shūichi Ikeda, Ichirō Nagai, Gorō Naya, and more.

This was not a casual casting choice, it was a rare gathering of top-tier talent at the height of the CD-ROM era, captured and preserved in its original form.

The soundtrack also includes legendary anime theme artists:

Isao Sasaki, Akira Kushida, and Hironobu Kageyama, performers whose powerful songs helped define the spirit of classic super robot anime. These are the original recordings, fully intact and presented alongside the newly remastered visuals.

Geppy-X doesn’t just recreate the golden age of super robot anime, it brings back the voices and music that gave it life.

The Series Doesn’t End!

Completing the main campaign is only the beginning.

Unlock six additional modes, including:

• Movie-style boss rush
• Alternate timeline scenarios
• Experimental episode variations

More than a remaster — this is the definitive broadcast edition.

Key Features:

• 70s-style super robot anime experience
• Arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter
• Real-time transforming mech system
• Three distinct combat styles
• Mid-game mech evolution
• Over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames
• Fully restored 24fps animation
• HD remaster from original master tapes
• Originally Japan-exclusive 1999 cult classic
• Now launching worldwide!

Source: PR Email