Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Main Footage Released
The new footage offers the first extended look at the film's action and setting, confirming the presence of Imperial remnant forces.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Live-Action Kuroema Series Trailer Reveals LAUSBUB Theme Song
The trailer confirms the musical identity of the series and locks in a June 12 streaming date, moving the project from announcement to imminent release.
Anime News Network
Nijisanji Collaboration Cafe at and GALLERY Reveals 12 Liver Silhouettes
The silhouette reveal turns the cafe announcement into an interactive guessing game, engaging fans ahead of the June 15 opening.
Inside
Baaad Trip Cooperative Sheep-Herding Game Announced for PC
The game introduces a high-stakes cooperative structure where one player's error resets the entire group's progress, a design choice that emphasizes coordination over individual skill.
Game Spark
Digital Pinball: Last Gladiators Complete Port Releasing in 2026
This port revives a cult classic from KAZe that was known for its depth and heavy metal soundtrack, and adds online competition to a formerly single-player experience.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
Patlabor EZY File 1 Blu-ray Launches May 22 With CD Bonus
The Blu-ray release confirms the first chapter of HEADGEAR's first new Patlabor animation in roughly a decade is now available for home viewing while the theatrical rollout continues.
ASCII.jp
Street Fighter 6 Gets 3rd Anniversary Merch With New Art of All 30 Characters
The collaboration marks the first time all 30 playable characters have been depicted together in a single piece of official anniversary art, and the merchandise extends the game's third-year celebration into everyday apparel and collectibles.
GAME Watch (Impress)
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)