Creepy Disease ID Sim 'Symptoms of Infection' Launches Early Access on Steam
The game's short early access window and planned Phase 2 expansion signal a tight development cycle that prioritizes player feedback before a full release.
Game Spark
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II Trailer Reveals Standalone Story for Fall 2026
By pivoting to an entirely new cast and a standalone narrative, the sequel signals that Netflix and CD Projekt Red intend to treat Edgerunners as an anthology franchise rather than a single ongoing story.
Cartoon Brew, Otaku News
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Earns US$3 Million in U.S. Theatrical Run
The strong box office performance for a theatrical preview of the final arc's first episodes signals sustained audience demand for the Bleach anime's conclusion.
Anime News Network
Japanese Government Grants Subsidies to Aniplex, Wit Studio, Mappa for Overseas Expansion
The subsidy program directly funds anime studios for overseas expansion and new productions, tying public money to a government target of 20 trillion yen in content exports by 2033.
Animehunch
Koei Tecmo Develops Tentatively Titled 'Fuji' Game Project
The project is Koei Tecmo's first publicly known new IP under a government grant program that also funds projects from major publishers like Square Enix and Sega.
Anime News Network
Evangelion Films Hit U.S. Theaters for 30th Anniversary Movie Fest
The two theatrical films, which have been out of print in North America for years, return to U.S. screens for a brief two-day event tied to the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Anime News Network
Mushoku Tensei Smartphone Game Sets July 27 Release Date
The game's release date and theme song are now confirmed, arriving just before the third anime season premieres on July 5.
Anime News Network
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Finale Fails to Redeem the Series
The review confirms that the series ends without resolving its core narrative problems, cementing its reputation as a disappointing adaptation.
Anime News Network
Dbrand Pulls Unauthorized Steam Machine Companion Cube Case After Valve Demand
The incident shows that even a well-funded, high-demand fan project cannot bypass Valve's IP enforcement, as the company refused to grant a retroactive license despite dbrand's compliance and public apology.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
Crossed Hearts Licenses 4 BL Manga for December Release
Crossed Hearts continues to expand its BL catalog with a mix of fantasy epic and romantic comedy, targeting the growing English-language market for the genre.
Anime News Network
Petals of Reincarnation Manga Ends With 25th Volume
The announcement sets a concrete endpoint for the series after 12 years, coinciding with the airing of its first anime adaptation.
Anime News Network
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 to Premiere on Netflix in Fall 2026
The sequel shifts to a new cast and a new director while keeping the same production team, signaling that CD Projekt Red and Trigger intend to build an ongoing anthology series in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe rather than a direct continuation of the first season's story.
Anime News Network, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, and 2 more
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime Reveals Theme Songs, Cast Addition
The addition of Maaya Uchida as both a cast member and ending theme performer signals the production's investment in music-driven marketing for a Summer 2026 premiere.
Anime News Network, OtakuKart Anime
Korean Government to Adapt Seniors' Oral Histories Into Webtoons
The initiative marks a government-backed effort to preserve intangible cultural heritage through popular digital formats like webtoons, directly involving academic institutions and young researchers in the documentation process.
Anime News Network
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Trailer Reveals Queen Bee Ending Theme
The anime arrives with significant international festival recognition and a decorated source manga, positioning it as a prestige adaptation before its first episode airs.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Toy Keeper Organization Sim Launches August 22 on Steam
Toy Keeper turns the mundane task of tidying into a game loop with gacha upgrades and a mischievous baby companion, offering a niche take on the organization sim genre.
Denfaminicogamer
Witch Hat Atelier Season 2 Announced
The swift renewal confirms that the adaptation, which director Watanabe called a reckless undertaking, met the commercial and audience expectations of its production committee despite the reported production challenges.
Anime News Network, Anime UK News, Anime Corner
Temaku no Jaadougal Pre-Broadcast PV Reveals Queen Bee ED Theme
The PV and ED announcement cap the pre-broadcast marketing push for a manga that ranked first in the women's category of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023 and was listed in the Manga Taisho for two consecutive years, signaling strong source material pedigree for the adaptation.
Real Sound Anime, Anime Anime
Manga Up! Global Adds Three New Manga Licenses in Late June
The three new licenses expand Manga Up! Global's catalog with a mix of fantasy romance, creator drama, and online-game BL, filling out its summer lineup.
Anime News Network
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Premieres July 25
This sets a concrete premiere date for the last installment of the long-running BLEACH anime adaptation, giving fans a clear end point.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Nintendo Switch Online Prices Rise July 1, Current Rate Extensions Available
The price increase, announced in May, gives subscribers a narrow window to extend their membership at the old rates for up to three years, effectively allowing them to delay the higher costs.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
DJI Officially Announces Osmo Pocket 4P With Dual Cameras
The Osmo Pocket 4P adds a second lens and higher dynamic range to the Pocket line, making it a more capable tool for vloggers and filmmakers at a price under 100,000 yen.
ASCII.jp
Night Shift Record: Showa School Record Launches on Steam
The release adds a short, atmospheric horror experience to Steam that relies on sound and setting rather than jump scares, with a sequel already in the pipeline.
Game Spark
Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 Airs June 30 at 23:00
This is the first dedicated Direct for a Splatoon spin-off, and its timing less than a month before release suggests Nintendo is making a final, focused push to sell players on a new genre direction for the franchise.
Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, ASCII.jp, and 2 more