Ippo Nuruta Discusses VTuber Detective Novel "1/n No Watson" in New Interview
The interview reveals how VTuber fan culture directly inspired the structure of a mainstream light novel series, with the fan-name concept driving the narrative.
PANORA
Dark Horse Comics Workers Form Union, Seek Voluntary Recognition
If recognized or elected, Dark Horse Workers United would become the third U.S. comic publisher with a CWA-affiliated union, following Image Comics and Seven Seas Entertainment.
Anime News Network
Gakumasu Holds First 3DCG Live Event With H.I.F Selection Exam Day One
Unlike most 3DCG character concerts that exist as standalone special events, this Gakumasu live was directly integrated into the game's narrative as a story-critical exam, blurring the line between gameplay progression and real-world performance.
Inside, Game Spark
Dead as Disco Early Access Play Report Highlights Audio Syncing Combat
The game's approach to audio syncing, which works naturally during normal play rather than only in cutscenes, offers a distinct answer to the challenge of fusing music and action gameplay.
4Gamer.net
Rakuten VTuber Hatuka Neru Reports Stalking, Harassment From Fans
The public warning from both the talent and her corporate backer signals a zero-tolerance escalation in how a major MCN handles fan harassment of its VTubers.
Inside
Steam Free Idle RPG Task Bar Hero Hits 15,000 Players, Cheaters Banned
The game's rapid player growth and swift anti-cheat response show that a lightweight, free idle RPG can build a large audience and that developers are enforcing marketplace rules from day one.
Automaton
New Blood Interactive CEO on Why Exhibiting at BitSummit Is a Dream for Western Devs
New Blood Interactive's BitSummit presence signals a deliberate push into the Japanese market for a Western publisher whose retro FPS niche has historically had low visibility there.
Game Spark
Poupelle of Chimney Town Gets Live-Action Short Film With AI Tech
The short film marks the franchise's first live-action adaptation and its first use of AI-generated imagery, expanding a property that has already moved into kabuki, ballet, and a sequel anime film.
Anime Anime
Takumi Giken CEO Maeda and CTO Isaka Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026
The selection places a vertical AI startup focused on preserving artisan skills and digitizing factory operations among the most promising young enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region.
ASCII.jp
Go Hell Go Gyo: Tsukiotoshite Go Pre-Orders Open With New Content
The expansion adds a new facility and character to the former Alice Soft staff's hell-set RPG, with pre-order discounts available until launch day.
Game Spark
Super Kaguya-Hime! Blu-Ray Deluxe Edition Gets Second Reservation Window After Selling Out
The speed of the sellout and the 200,000-unit total cap confirm that the film's theatrical momentum-over 1 million admissions and 2 billion yen-has carried directly into physical media demand.
Anime Anime
Ae! Group Stars in Osomatsu-San Film With First-Week Audience Gifts
The gift schedule splits the opening week into two distinct incentives, pushing repeat viewings by offering a physical item first and then exclusive video content.
Eiga Natalie
Hato Tama's BL Manga 'Ettchi na Oshiri ja Dame desu ka?' Gets Live-Action Drama
The casting reproduces the manga's central age gap in real life, and the adaptation lands as the manga's seventh volume ships days after the premiere.
Comic Natalie
Junko Enoshima Bunny Figure Stands 65 cm Tall, Reservations Open
The figure marks one of the largest Danganronpa collectibles to date, matching FREEing's signature 1/3 bunny line in scale and price.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Tabekko Dobutsu THE MOVIE Hits Prime Video on June 1
The film's Prime Video debut marks the first time a feature-length adaptation of a snack-brand mascot property has entered the subscription streaming market, potentially expanding its audience beyond the theatrical run and the biscuit's existing fanbase.
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Kill La Kill's Ryuko vs. Satsuki Battle Gets 1/4 Scale Statue With LED Base
The statue captures the series' signature clash in a premium format with a built-in LED unit, limited to 400 units and available only through the Prime 1 Studio official online store.
Anime Anime
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Episode 8 Preview Introduces Cerridwen
The introduction of Cerridwen, a witch who can use all magic except light, expands the series' magic system and adds a powerful new figure to the conflict between Will and Kreutz.
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Valheim Lead Engineer Reveals Solo Space Survival Game Starpath at BitSummit
The project shows a major Valheim developer betting that a low-combat, introspective survival game set in space can replicate the communal sandbox appeal of its predecessor.
Game Spark
Uma Musume First World Tour Tokyo Show Gets Live Stream on ABEMA PPV
This is the first world tour in the history of Uma Musume live events, and the live stream makes it accessible to fans who cannot attend in person.
Anime Anime
Puzzle Game 'THANKS, LIGHT.' Materializes Shadows at BitSummit PUNCH
The game's core mechanic-materializing shadows into physical objects that can be rotated and must be ordered correctly-offers a fresh twist on the Portal-like puzzle genre, with horror-tinged presentation.
Game Spark
Amazon Launches GenAI Creators' Fund, Commissions Three AI-Produced Anime
This is the first time a major streaming service has directly commissioned and committed to streaming multiple anime series produced with AI tools, signaling a shift in how the industry may approach production.
ASCII.jp
Cygames Renews Main Sponsorship of French G1 Race Grand Prix de Paris
The renewal extends Cygames' presence in European horse racing sponsorship for a second consecutive year, with the company's branding appearing across multiple races and venue materials on Bastille Day.
Denfaminicogamer
Kai-You Interviews Vocaloid Producers Minami Yarimizu and YASAITARO
The interview highlights how two emerging producers are pushing Vocaloid music beyond genre conventions while maintaining an independent, community-driven presence on Niconico Douga.
KAI-YOU
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.51 Adds Ultimate Raid, Custom Delivery, and New Star
Patch 7.51 marks the first ultimate raid to focus on a single boss from a previous tier rather than a full set of encounters, and it continues the Dawntrail expansion's endgame content cadence.
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