Studio Koba and Aeternum Game Studios have confirmed a worldwide Nintendo Switch release date for Haneda Girl, their upcoming “cyber-kawaii action-platformer.” The game will launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch on 7 May 2026.
Haneda Girl pairs fast-paced platforming with a dual-character combat system and comes from teams experienced in action and indie development.
Haneda Girl positions players as student Chichi Wakaba, recruited by Professor Nakamura to defend the Data Empire from an invasion of Hackernauts.
The core design centers on swapping between two distinct combat styles.
The developer describes the core loop as a system built around rapid transitions between radically different playstyles, rewarding both strategy and reflexes.
Combat roles and mechanics
- Haneda Girl: As the swift offensive character, Haneda Girl wields a light katana known in-game as KenChan.
She emphasizes speed, stealth, invisibility, and a super-dash mechanic.
The studio frames her as a high-risk, high-reward fighter — extremely fast and lethal but vulnerable to a single hit.
- O.T.H.E.R.: The tactical combat mecha serves as the blunt-force counterpart.
O.T.H.E.R. offers durability, heavy firepower, and a more methodical approach to encounters, giving players a clear contrast to Haneda Girl’s glass-cannon playstyle.
Studio materials indicate that each combat room supports multiple solutions, with the dual-character dynamic encouraging players to master both characters for an experience that rewards strategic planning, quick reactions, and creative problem-solving.
Release and availability
Haneda Girl will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 7 May 2026.
A trailer for the title has been made available by the developers to showcase the game’s aesthetic and core mechanics.
Reporting
This article is reported by Alex Seedhouse, a journalist who has specialized in covering Nintendo for 16 years, attended major industry events including E3 and gamescom, led Nintendo Insider’s coverage across three console generations, and is a Metacritic-approved critic.
For readers tracking Switch releases and indie action-platformers, Haneda Girl’s May 7 launch will be a notable addition to the eShop lineup.
Haneda Girl pairs fast-paced platforming with a dual-character combat system and comes from teams experienced in action and indie development.
Haneda Girl positions players as student Chichi Wakaba, recruited by Professor Nakamura to defend the Data Empire from an invasion of Hackernauts.
The core design centers on swapping between two distinct combat styles.
The developer describes the core loop as a system built around rapid transitions between radically different playstyles, rewarding both strategy and reflexes.
Combat roles and mechanics
- Haneda Girl: As the swift offensive character, Haneda Girl wields a light katana known in-game as KenChan.
She emphasizes speed, stealth, invisibility, and a super-dash mechanic.
The studio frames her as a high-risk, high-reward fighter — extremely fast and lethal but vulnerable to a single hit.
- O.T.H.E.R.: The tactical combat mecha serves as the blunt-force counterpart.
O.T.H.E.R. offers durability, heavy firepower, and a more methodical approach to encounters, giving players a clear contrast to Haneda Girl’s glass-cannon playstyle.
Studio materials indicate that each combat room supports multiple solutions, with the dual-character dynamic encouraging players to master both characters for an experience that rewards strategic planning, quick reactions, and creative problem-solving.
Release and availability
Haneda Girl will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 7 May 2026.
A trailer for the title has been made available by the developers to showcase the game’s aesthetic and core mechanics.
Reporting
This article is reported by Alex Seedhouse, a journalist who has specialized in covering Nintendo for 16 years, attended major industry events including E3 and gamescom, led Nintendo Insider’s coverage across three console generations, and is a Metacritic-approved critic.
For readers tracking Switch releases and indie action-platformers, Haneda Girl’s May 7 launch will be a notable addition to the eShop lineup.