Without fail, the Japanese version of every Nintendo Direct always includes titles that aren’t shown in Europe or North America. Today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase was no different, as multiple games were featured just for Japanese audiences. You can check out the trailers above and below, as well as a breakdown of everything shown:
The Japanese Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase titles presented only in Japan include:
The Aquarium does not dance – August 1, 2025
Gradius Origin Collection – August 7, 2025
Super Robot Wars Y – August 28, 2025
Varlet – August 28, 2025
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots – September 4, 2025
Kemono Tea Time – September 4, 2025
Pritto Prisoner Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – This Winter
Dragon Quest I&II – October 30, 2025
Dragon Quest III – Resolution & Frame rate update confirmed
Hono-gurashi no Niwa – July 30, 2026
Ys X: Proud Nordics – July 31, 2025
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – August 28, 2025
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – September 5, 2025
Momotaro Dentetsu 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – November 13, 2025