VEE Talent Kashiwagi Momo Birthday Goods and Voice Sales Open
The release continues VEE's pattern of talent-driven merchandise, with Kashiwagi Momo providing the artwork herself rather than using a commissioned illustrator.
PANORA
State of Decay 3 Gameplay Footage Shows Base Management, Combat, and Exploration
The first extended look at State of Decay 3 confirms the series' core loop of community survival and base building is intact, while the 2027 window and multi-platform release give fans a concrete timeline.
Game Spark
Red River Anime Reveals Ending Theme Artist Miisha Shimizu
The announcement completes the music lineup for the long-awaited anime adaptation of a classic shojo manga, with the premiere date now set.
Anime News Network
Hero Killer Anime Director Revealed, Passion Paris Joins Production
The addition of a French animation studio and a director with a feature film background signals the production is moving into active development after a year of planning.
Anime News Network
Voice Actor Kenichi Suzumura Returns From Hiatus
Suzumura's return ends a four-month pause caused by a diagnosed health condition, with his agency confirming he will resume work gradually.
Anime News Network
Apes Warfare Developer Interview Details Turn-Based Strategy Game's Influences
The interview provides direct insight into the design philosophy behind a new indie strategy title from a developer with a AAA background.
Game Spark
Crunchyroll Confirms Global Streaming for Kagurabachi Anime
The streaming deal locks in global distribution for one of Weekly Shonen Jump's most prominent new manga adaptations ahead of its April 2027 premiere.
Animehunch
Bitfire Games Releases New 'DarkSwarm' Trailer
The trailer gives the first extended look at the game's co-op and tactical combat systems ahead of its Early Access launch.
Game Spark
Magical Emi Gets First Blu-ray Box for 40th Anniversary
The box completes the third installment in the Pierrot Magical Girl series anniversary Blu-ray line, bringing a previously DVD-only title to HD for the first time.
Denfaminicogamer
Boys Love Tokyo 2026 Opens With 81 Newly Drawn Characters and a BL Shrine
The event's scale and interactive elements, including a shrine and a wall-becoming experience, signal a shift from passive reading to immersive fan participation in BL fandom.
Anime Anime
Hetalia World Stars and MAYLA Launch Three Country-Themed Booties
The collaboration extends the Hetalia franchise into fashion footwear, offering character-themed boots at a premium price point with a limited-production feel.
Nijimen
Former TOKIO Member Tatsuya Yamaguchi Opens YouTube Channel, Details Mountain Work
Yamaguchi is publicly documenting his post-scandal life for the first time, showing a decade of manual labor and addiction recovery work that goes beyond the lectures he has given since 2023.
KAI-YOU
Dead or Alive 6 Series Surpasses 1 Million Sales Worldwide
The sales milestone and simultaneous release of a definitive edition show Koei Tecmo is still actively supporting the Dead or Alive 6 entry seven years after its original launch, rather than moving on to a numbered sequel.
ASCII.jp
Roblox Surges 14-Fold in Elementary School Gaming Poll as Fortnite Falls to 5th
The six-year trend confirms a structural shift away from competitive battle games toward creation and social platforms among Japanese elementary school students.
GameBusiness.jp
Adventure Game ToboTobo Recovery Launches on Steam August 19
ToboTobo Recovery is a rare example of a commercial game that explicitly centers mental health recovery as its core mechanic and narrative structure, rather than treating it as a theme or backdrop.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Tekken 8 Reveals Bob's August 19 Early Access Release in Gameplay Trailer
Bob's return and the inclusion of Yujiro Hanma continue Tekken 8's pattern of mixing legacy fighters with crossover guests across its third season pass.
Anime News Network
Ichiban Kuji Godzilla: The Most Terrifying Monster King Chronicles Lineup Revealed
The lottery offers a focused selection of Godzilla and Battra figures tied to the 2001 film, with the Last One Prize adding a glow-in-the-dark variant that rewards persistence.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Swatch Sues Samsung for $170 Million Over Smartwatch Watch Faces
The case tests how far platform holders are liable for trademark infringement by third-party content distributed through their app stores, even when the platform itself did not create the infringing material.
GIGAZINE
Suika Game Steam Store Page Appears, PC Release Confirmed
The Steam page launch signals that Suika Game, which began as a built-in title for Aladdin X projectors before going viral in 2023, is now making a formal push onto PC after years of console and mobile dominance.
Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
YLAB and Bandai Launch Three New Manga Projects in June
The strong start for 'Killing Guard' shows that the YLAB-Bandai collaboration, which previously produced 'Iron Hammer Teacher,' can sustain reader interest across multiple series.
ASCII.jp
Let Me Fix You Anime Streams Promotional Video
The promotional video marks the anime's debut after production upheaval, with the staff confirming the project's immediate future is secure but its long-term continuation depends on finding a new studio.
Anime News Network
Kodama Tales Licenses Crows, Cyberblue, Beautiful Place, and 2 More Manga
The slate brings a mix of classic delinquent manga and new series to English readers, with Crows and Cyber Blue being particularly notable for their creators' reputations.
Anime News Network
Mori Calliope Sets Pop-Up Store and Live Screening in Los Angeles
The events mark Mori Calliope's first pop-up store in the US and the first public screening of her second live concert, expanding her physical presence beyond streaming.
KAI-YOU
Razer Announces Its First RGB Gaming Chair, the Soma Chroma
The Soma Chroma marks Razer's entry into the gaming chair market with a product that prioritizes integrated RGB immersion over traditional seating features alone.
ASCII.jp