Rina Takeda Stars in Noir Action Film 'Period' Set for Autumn 2026
The film marks a return to practical action for Takeda, who performs all stunts without CG or wires, and it premieres at a festival known for spotlighting genre cinema.
Eiga Natalie
Keiko Suenobu's Ochitara Owari Manga Gets Live-Action Series
The series adapts Suenobu's recently completed psychological drama about a housewife's fraught social climb in a high-rise, continuing the pattern of live-action treatments of her work that includes Life and Limit.
Anime News Network
King Exkaiser Gets an SMP Figure With Full Transformation
This is the first SMP release from the Yuusha series, bringing a full transformation and combination gimmick to a modern candy-toy format.
Inside
Dragon Quest Choco Box Figure Collection Opens for Preorder
The release extends the Dragon Quest merchandise line into a blind-box snack format, combining collectible figures with chocolate-coated biscuits for a low-price entry point.
Game Spark
Experience's Demon Kill Demon: Yomi 1984 Launches on Switch May 28
The release date confirms Experience's return to its signature first-person dungeon RPG format with a standalone story set five years after the previous Yomi game, offering a complete purchase model without gacha.
Game Spark
Kusan: City of Wolves Gets a July 30 Release Date
The game's release date locks in a summer window for a title that blends Hotline Miami-style combat with neo-noir pixel art and 54 handcrafted stages.
Game Spark
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Opening Cinematic Streamed Ahead of Switch 2 Launch
The opening cinematic reveals the hand-drawn art style and Bowser Jr.'s role ahead of the game's launch this week.
Anime News Network
Satisfactory Major Update 1.2 Launches June 2
The 1.2 update overhauls two of Satisfactory's most requested systems-vehicle routing and power distribution-while adding quality-of-life features that change how players navigate the map.
Game Spark
Riho Yoshioka, Tomoya Maeno, Koken Join 'SUKIYAKI' Cast as TV Legends
The casting of actors as three iconic Japanese television personalities from the Showa era grounds the film's music-industry story in the broader context of early TV variety culture, a connection the sources emphasize through the 'Yume de Aimashou' show.
Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today, Magmix
Giant Killing Writer Masaya Tsunamoto and Artist Demo Launch New Manga in July
Tsunamoto, best known for the long-running soccer manga Giant Killing, is collaborating with a new artist on a supernatural school trip story, expanding his range beyond sports.
Anime News Network
Pokemon Fossil Museum Merchandise Goes on Sale Ahead of Chicago Opening
This marks the first time the Pokemon Fossil Museum exhibition has spawned a dedicated merchandise line outside Japan, signaling the event's expansion into a major international attraction.
Siliconera
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Special Criticized For Pacing
The review highlights a common criticism of the series-breakneck pacing and unearned power escalation-while noting the special's one successful character beat.
Anime News Network
Manga Up! Global Adds Repeated Vice: I Refuse to Be Important Enough to Die
The English release gives international readers access to a title that reworks the isekai villain trope by centering on a protagonist actively dismantling his own death flags.
Anime News Network
Galaxy Express Milky Subway Theatrical Version Hits Netflix Worldwide on June 1
The Netflix release extends the reach of a personal anime project that became a surprise theatrical hit, while the simultaneous 'Extra Train' and 4DX versions show the distributor is still investing in the theatrical run.
Denfaminicogamer
LG Announces UltraGear 25G590B, a 1,000Hz Full HD Gaming Monitor
The monitor breaks the pattern of previous 1,000Hz displays, which required HD resolution, by maintaining Full HD, making it a practical option for competitive FPS players.
Game Spark
WEBTOON Entertainment Narrows Losses in First Quarter 2026
The narrowing loss suggests WEBTOON Entertainment's cost-cutting and content diversification strategies are gaining traction, even as overall revenue continues to decline.
Anime News Network
Netflix Adds Milky☆Subway Film and Seven Other Titles in May-June
Netflix's addition of Milky☆Subway marks a rare mainstream platform pickup for a solo creator's CG anime that originated as a graduation project, alongside a slate that includes major sequels and a new adaptation.
Anime News Network, Anime Trending, Niche Gamer (Anime)
Devil May Cry Steam Player Count Spikes After Netflix Season 2 Launch
The player count surge is the first measurable data point linking the Netflix anime's second season to renewed interest in the game series, and it reinforces Capcom's stated strategy of treating DMC as a major IP for cross-media value maximization.
Game Spark
This Week in Anime: Ghosts in the Shell
The column frames the upcoming Science SARU series as the first direct adaptation of Shirow's manga stories into cel animation, marking a shift from the franchise's long history of reinterpretations.
Anime News Network
Osaka Electro-Communication University Student Work Key Typer to Exhibit at Digital Lab
The exhibition gives a student-made title a physical venue presence, a rare step for a university project that won a national competition.
4Gamer.net
Final Recovery SQUAD Complete, Set for Steam and Switch Release
The completion of Final Recovery SQUAD marks the near arrival of a niche Japanese FPS with a distinctive giant-girl-robot concept, targeting both PC and Nintendo platforms including the upcoming Switch 2.
Game Spark
Armored Core VI Gets Reconfigurable Candy Toy Figures
This product line brings the game's core customization mechanic into a physical collectible format, targeting both Armored Core fans and model kit enthusiasts with a low-cost entry point.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Shiboyugi Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Sequel Film Gets New Teaser
The teaser and visual confirm the full cast return and a July 10 release date for the sequel to one of the season's notable suspense anime.
Niche Gamer (Anime)
Nobunaga's Ambition: Hadou Sets 3.5th Anniversary Pre-Live Broadcast for May 26
The broadcast marks the lead-up to the game's 3.5th anniversary on June 1 and will deliver the first major content update roadmap since the title's December 2022 launch.
ASCII.jp