BANANA FISH Ash and Eiji Street Basketball Goods Open for Order
The release extends BANANA FISH merchandise with fresh original illustrations, giving fans a chance to own new renditions of the characters in a casual setting.
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EverRail Design Flips Train Fuel Into Survival Energy
The developer's fuel mechanic inversion turns a rational survival habit, slowing down to conserve, into a threat that drives the game's risk balance.
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MAYLA Blouse Inspired by 2B From NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Opens Pre-Order
MAYLA continues its line of anime-inspired fashion, translating 2B's distinctive costume details into a wearable blouse for the brand's online store.
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Pixel 11 Pro XL Review Makes the Case for Big Screens
The review argues that the 0.5-inch screen difference over the standard Pixel 11 models makes the Pro XL the preferred choice for users who prioritize screen readability.
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My Father's Table Live-Action Series Gets Theatrical Release on September 9
The theatrical release shows Lezhin Snack's push to extend its short-form vertical dramas beyond mobile screens into traditional exhibition, using a director known for feature films.
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Ichiban Kuji BLEACH Stirring Souls Vol.5 Prizes Revealed for September 19 Release
The second Thousand-Year Blood War installment follows the November 2024 series opener and arrives as the anime's final cour begins airing in July 2026.
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Retro Arcade Shop Simulator Launches on Steam Early Access
The Early Access launch gives players a playable management sim that can expand from a cozy arcade into a full-scale amusement facility, with a six-month roadmap to full release.
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Dan Mitsu Manga by Husband Tooru Kiyono Featured in Amazon Weekend Sale
The column frames the manga as evidence that Dan Mitsu's odd TV persona is genuine, with her husband's observation records showing she is even more herself at home.
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Kore wa Shine da Director Put Island Beauty First, Says Toyoda
The column argues the anime's credible depiction of island life stems directly from the author's first request to director Hiroaki Akagi: prioritize the beauty of the island, not the manga-drawing scenes.
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Jeep Commander Diesel Test Drive Review Finds Rough Charm
The Commander represents Jeep's top-tier SUV in Japan after the Cherokee's discontinuation, offering a pure diesel option that appeals to enthusiasts despite its rough edges.
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Crayon Shin-chan and CASETiFY Launch Second Tech Accessory Line
The second round shifts the focus to adult-focused 'kidult' items like plush phone charms and collectible trading cards, a step beyond the standard phone case fare from the prior collection.
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BanG Dream! Our Notes Release Date Special Airs September 13
The special brings together voice actors from all five bands, including the new millsage and Ikka Dumb Rock!, ahead of the 2026 release.
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Baacharu and Mochihiyoko Join AdHoc VRC Talk Event on September 5
The event gives early-career VTubers a rare live talk forum inside VRChat, hosted by the AdHoc streaming world.
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North Kanto Y Residence Gets Live Fixed-Point Camera Stream From Anya-ANNYA-
The live stream turns a location from a horror game into a real-time monitored event, continuing the series' pattern of blending its in-game security-camera premise with actual broadcasts.
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HUMANKIND 2 Trailer Behind-the-Scenes Video Answers Generative AI Allegations
The behind-the-scenes footage directly counters generative AI allegations by documenting a practical live-action shoot with real actors, animals, and sets, clarifying the trailer's production process.
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Turtle Rock Narrative Lead Urges Game Writers To Define Their Values
The lecture reframes creative risk as a management conversation, urging studios to define what they value before deciding what to concede.
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Roguelite Train Defense Game Ammossum Sets September Release
The September release date lands after four 2025 playtests that the developer says drew over 5,000 total participants, with the full version adding new weapons, vehicles, and bosses beyond the current demo.
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New Kochikame Anime Sets 2027 Fuji TV Airing With Fresh Cast
This marks the first time the four principal roles have been recast since the original anime's long run, handing the Reiwa-era revival to a new generation of voice actors while keeping the production at Gallop, the studio that defined the series' earlier look.
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Pomodoro Timer Idle RPG PomoIdle Arena Unveiled on Steam
PomoIdle Arena turns the work timer itself into the core game loop, so productivity time directly drives progress toward building a party for online matches.
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Sega XrossLink Adds Phantom Thief Kid and Sasuke Haba Detective Conan Figures
The XrossLink figures connect at the base, letting collectors place rivals Phantom Thief Kid and Sasuke Haba side by side.
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Romelia War Chronicle TV Anime Reveals 14 More Cast Members
The full supporting cast rounds out the roster ahead of the October premiere, which will run for two consecutive cours on Japanese broadcasters and stream on Crunchyroll as it airs.
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Honyarara LIVERS Holds Offline Meetup After Agency Competition Win
The win and meetup show how Mirrativ's agency competition translates streaming success into real-world fan events and goods for affiliated LIVERs.
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TrainPlus West Japan Dev Is a Railway YouTuber
The interview shows how an individual YouTuber, using AI-assisted self-study, produced a licensed railway sim that now runs on Switch and PC.
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Toei Animation Confirms No License for French Dragon Ball Theme Park
The studio's denial directly contradicts French and British press reports that the proposed manga-themed park in France would include a Dragon Ball area, clarifying that the project lacks rights holder approval.
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