"A Catchy Tune Accompanies the Whimsical 'Once Upon A Katamari' in a Charmingly Frenzied Video"
A new instalment in the popular Katamari series, titled "Once Upon A Katamari," is set to be released on October 24, 2025, for Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This exciting news comes with the announcement of a new trivia ladder in the game and a musical collaboration with artist Kocchi no Kento.
Kocchi no Kento is contributing to the Katamari soundtrack, performing the song "Eeja Eeja naika," which is part of the game's original soundtrack. The upbeat, danceable track is showcased in a music video promoting the game, blending vibrant visuals with the quirky and cheerful aesthetic that Katamari Damacy is known for.
The phrase "Eeja Eeja naika" echoes "Ee ja nai ka" (ええじゃないか), a historic Japanese expression that roughly means "Why not?" or "Isn't it great?" It references a joyful, rebellious folk dance/movement from late 19th-century Japan, symbolizing celebration and spontaneity, fitting the Katamari series' lively and whimsical style.
The game features a giant ball of dinosaurs, as shown in the announcement trailer, but it does not appear to travel through time in the traditional sense or gather objects, as earlier bullet points suggested. The game is the first new Katamari game in a long time and does not seem to have any connection to the original Katamari Damashii, which was imported on the PlayStation 2 in 2004.
In addition to Kocchi no Kento's contribution, the game will also feature inventive musical collaborations, as is common in the Katamari series. The individual managing the game is currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition touring Japan.
While the game can be played on various platforms, it is not yet available to play on Facebook or YouTube, as previously stated in some sources. The game's pricing information has not been confirmed at this time. Stay tuned for more updates on "Once Upon A Katamari" as we get closer to its release date.
The music video for the game "Once Upon A Katamari" features the upbeat, danceable track "Eeja Eeja naika" by Kocchi no Kento, a fitting addition to the game's soundtrack given its historical reference to a joyful, rebellious dance from 19th-century Japan. This game, set to release on various platforms, also includes other inventive musical collaborations, placing it in the realm of both video games and entertainment, expanding its reach to movies-and-tv enthusiasts.
