TOKYO — Feb. 26, 2026 — KASSO GAIDEN: Escape from the Skaterverse, the endless runner developed by Now Production Co., Ltd. and published by TBS TELEVISION, INC., kickflips onto iOS and Android today. Escape from the Skaterverse is based on the Japanese skateboarding TV gameshow KASSO, with early episodes on YouTube garnering over 3 million views within less than a month of their English-subtitled release.
Endless skateboarding!? Sounds like paradise…but a few wrong moves means being trapped in a retro neon lo-fi universe for eternity. Brave the Skaterverse — a world beyond the rift in time and space, where the most gnarly sections imagined by skaters manifest as a course that strikes back.
Grab one of 43 different boards and ollie over lava pits, dodge incoming traffic, avoid falling spikes, and duck underneath floating platforms in high-speed gameplay requiring quick decisions and even faster reflexes. Build up speed to get maximum air on ramps, and unleash 35 distinct tricks for style points while blazing a path back to reality.
In rhythm game fashion, hit the sound notes along the way, laid out to be collected on-beat according to each level’s soundtrack. Dominate all seven street courses, unlocking exclusive board designs and three bonus characters along the way.
“KASSO has become a global phenomenon, and Escape from the Skaterverse is equally part of spreading the love of skateboarding across the planet” says Hayata Satake, Producer of this game at TBS TELEVISION, INC. “We can’t wait for everyone to experience both the fun and challenge KASSO brings!”
KASSO continues to expand its global fan base (now surpassing 1.2 million social media followers worldwide) highlighted by their recent announcement of the first-ever US-based KASSO obstacle course event taking place in Long Beach, California taking place March 21-22, 2026.
KASSO GAIDEN: Escape from the Skaterverse arrives on iOS and Android today with language options in English, Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese. For the latest information, visit the official KASSO website, and follow KASSO on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X / Twitter.
About TBS
TBS TELEVISION, INC.(TBS) is the principal subsidiary of Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc., and one of the leading commercial TV networks in Japan.
Established in 1951, TBS produces and distributes dramas, variety shows, news, sports, animation, and movies. It is based in Akasaka, Tokyo, where its large complex of facilities includes studios and a theater.
TBS is engaged in television broadcasting and related content production, with a scope that also encompasses theatrical, musical, and other live entertainment performances, exhibitions, and cultural events. Under its long-term strategy ‘VISION2030’, TBS group aims to deliver timeless content and services to the world, respecting diverse values and striving to make a positive contribution to society.
Guided by the vision of delivering “the best moments you’ve never experienced before through games,” TBS GAMES is dedicated to creating emotionally engaging gaming experiences and original IPs in both the physical world with card games and board games, and in the digital world across all gaming platforms.
