The 'Pikmin' series from Nintendo is venturing into the anime world in a new form. On November 1, 2026, Nintendo announced during a live broadcast the establishment of November 1 as 'Pikmin Day' and the production of a new short film series based on this popular franchise, titled 'Hello! Pikmin.' The first episode was premiered during that broadcast, and the second episode debuted on Monday. The next episode is set for release later this month, with new episodes to be released monthly starting in December.
New Game Mode and App Evolution
During this broadcast, a demo video of the new mode 'Dandori Academy' included in the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 'Pikmin 4' was also showcased. The Switch 2 version of 'Pikmin 4' is scheduled for release on November 12, with a free demo also launching on Monday. Additionally, it was announced that the new 'Secret Cave' feature to be added to 'Pikmin Bloom' will be released this winter.
History of the 'Pikmin' Series
The 'Pikmin' series is a strategy game where players control creatures called 'Pikmin' as they explore unknown planets and engage in survival battles against enemy creatures. The first game in the series was released in 2001 for the Nintendo GameCube, followed by titles such as 'Pikmin 3,' 'Hey! Pikmin,' and 'Pikmin Bloom.' In July of this year, the latest installment 'Pikmin 4' was released on the Switch, and the AR game 'Pikmin Bloom,' developed by Niantic, has also enjoyed popularity.
