other 2 sources · May 22
The Japan premiere brings the lead actor, who is also Michael Jackson's real nephew, and the director of a biopic that has already become the highest-grossing biographical film in North America to promote the film in a key international market.
Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today
games 1 sources · May 22
Japanese support opens Witchfire to a new audience as the game approaches a major update that reworks its endgame and difficulty systems.
Game Spark
figures 1 sources · May 22
The figure adapts a specific illustration by Oh! Great into a premium sculpt with integrated lighting, marking a higher-end release for the Bakemonogatari franchise.
Inside
games 1 sources · May 22
The mixed critical reception highlights a divide between players who appreciate traditional JRPG mechanics and those who expect modern polish, with technical problems on Switch and missing Spanish localization cited as barriers.
Game Spark
other 1 sources · May 22
The event shows the continued scale and diversity of cosplay culture in Kyushu, with a major venue hosting participants from across Japan and beyond.
Magmix
games 1 sources · May 22
The release marks a new Lego Batman game after a long gap, blending the character's 86-year history with Lego humor in an open-world format.
ASCII.jp
other 1 sources · May 22
The solo cover and extensive feature signal that KANON, a relatively new actor from the BMSG agency, is being positioned as a rising talent worth following closely.
Eiga Natalie
music 1 sources · May 22
The album marks SKRYU's first full-length release under a major label after a Zepp tour and a solo show at Makuhari Messe, and precedes a two-day arena performance at Pia Arena MM.
KAI-YOU
figures 1 sources · May 22
The collaboration brings a popular retro-fashion treatment to Evangelion merchandise, making the series accessible through a fast-fashion price point.
Inside
games 1 sources · May 22
The farming reorganization addresses a long-standing player complaint about progression difficulty, while Ultimate Esimo and the upgraded Collision Mode add new endgame targets.
4Gamer.net
games 2 sources · May 22
The 2026 tournament is the first Japanese offline event for Pokemon Champions and the largest PJCS ever, using the 30th anniversary to expand the event with new game tie-ins and larger attendance.
KAI-YOU
manga 2 sources · May 22
The addition of Ikki Tousen Volume 4 marks a notable return for a long-running franchise that has not seen a new English-language volume release in years, while Anjo the Mischievous Gal Volume 12 continues a popular rom-com series that recently reached a major relationship milestone.
Anime Trending, Animehunch
games 1 sources · May 22
The demo offers a first look at a vertical-screen first-person horror ADV that leans on binaural audio and a yandere doctor antagonist, expanding the world of the prequel MonstrousPark.
Game Spark
figures 1 sources · May 22
The Devil General Resurrection Festival marks the first KUFC release to use a new mold distinct from the existing Devil General 1.0 figure, and the first appearance of Kinnikuman Soldier in the series.
Dengeki Hobby Web
other 1 sources · May 22
The film is a rare live-action romantic comedy for Netflix starring two A-list actors, with a gender-swapped premise that flips the typical power dynamic.
Eiga Natalie
games 1 sources · May 22
The selection of 'Sega NET Mahjong MJ' as an official app for the second year running cements the game's role in competitive high school mahjong, a tournament that grew out of the professional M.League's popularity.
4Gamer.net
figures 1 sources · May 22
The monthly product news shows Hasegawa continuing to expand its mecha and character resin kit lines alongside classic vehicle and military plastic models, with notable first-time kit-izations like the Dunbine Cham Fau and the kemomimi gal 'miya.'
Dengeki Hobby Web
games 1 sources · May 22
The game reframes the karate genre as a resource-management puzzle rather than a button-mashing brawler, with a critical-hit recovery loop that rewards system mastery over brute force.
Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · May 22
The event marks the annual in-game celebration for Toya Aoyagi, a central character from Vivid BAD SQUAD, with exclusive rewards and a 24-hour virtual live performance.
4Gamer.net
figures 1 sources · May 22
The Brutish Dog release ties into renewed interest in the VOTOMS franchise ahead of the new work Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Gray Witch (Hexe).
Anime Anime
games 2 sources · May 22
The remake revives a niche Super Famicom racing game from 1994, a period when Sunsoft was known for experimental titles, and brings it to modern platforms with online multiplayer for up to eight players.
GAME Watch (Impress), ASCII.jp
games 2 sources · May 22
The opening of a dedicated Japanese Steam page suggests Yostar is moving away from region-locking its PC releases on Steam, potentially expanding access for domestic players who previously relied on browser or launcher versions.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
games 1 sources · May 22
The integration signals a shift toward faster, real-time game creation from natural language alone, with DreamCore adopting a hybrid model strategy to avoid vendor lock-in.
GameBusiness.jp
games 1 sources · May 22
The release adds a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure to Steam, offering a distinct premise of a submerged island and a focus on two traveling girls.
4Gamer.net