Dragon Quest and Silent Hill Enter Video Game Hall of Fame in 2026
The induction of Dragon Quest and Silent Hill places two landmark Japanese game series alongside global hits, recognizing their long-term cultural and industry influence.
The induction of Dragon Quest and Silent Hill places two landmark Japanese game series alongside global hits, recognizing their long-term cultural and industry influence.
The new version extends the theatrical run of a solo-produced indie anime that already opened strongly, adding premium-format screenings and fresh content.
It is unusual for a single artist to provide three different ending themes for one cour of an anime, and the author's direct involvement in the jacket art ties the music more closely to the source material.
The MV release marks the debut of a new singer-songwriter tied to one of the season's most anticipated fantasy anime adaptations.
The move marks Piccoma's first dedicated anime distribution channel, using AI to produce short-form episodes sold individually rather than by subscription.
This marks the first major anime adaptation of Tezuka's pioneering shoujo manga in decades, and the staff lineup has generated strong early buzz among fans.
The casting of a live-action actress and a comedy duo continues the franchise's tradition of mixing film and variety talent into its summer movie lineup.
The initiative formalizes a direct pipeline for non-Japanese creators to receive editorial feedback and potentially publish with Kadokawa, addressing a structural gap in the industry's global expansion.
The PV marks the final promotional push for the short-term spin-off, which concluded in March 2026, and gives a concrete look at MAPPA's animation for a story that moves the Jujutsu Kaisen timeline decades forward.
The creator's own admission of insincerity adds a new layer to the long-running debate over the ending, directly tying its perceived flaws to his personal conflict between the original vision and the character's reception.
The ambassador appointments signal which talents COVER is putting forward as global faces of the hololive Meet brand during its fifth anniversary year.
Suzuki's solo production process and the film's festival success position Jinsei as a rare auteur-driven entry in the indie anime space.
The August 28 release date gives the franchise its first multi-platform console game since the original Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions in 2020, with a larger roster and national team count.
The game brings the classic mecha-police franchise to modern platforms with direct oversight from key original creators, marking the first Patlabor game in years.
The move brings one of fighting games' most influential producers into SNK's orbit, potentially reshaping the studio's approach to its flagship franchises like The King of Fighters.
The release shows a VTuber bridging K-pop spectacle and nerdcore rap through a structured collaboration with both a fellow VTuber and a mainstream game-featured rapper.
The ambassador appointments signal which talents Cover Corporation is prioritizing for international event representation in the project's fifth year.
The interview shows a prominent voice actor treating VTubing not as a side gig but as a separate creative channel with legal and artistic advantages over traditional voice work.
The release closes a multi-year symphonic project that fused film scoring, folk traditions, and rock influences, and marks StarlightDaryl's debut as a vocalist on her own work.
The second wave expands the Gundam x Hololive crossover with six new talent-themed mobile suits, deepening a cross-promotion that bridges two major fanbases ahead of Gundam's 50th anniversary in 2029.
The collaboration extends a successful first part with a full cosmetics lineup and exclusive colors, targeting both Shin-chan fans and beauty consumers through multiple retail channels.
The 50th anniversary push formalizes a multi-year roadmap of new works, events, and a remaster, signaling that Gundam's parent company is treating the 2029 milestone as a franchise-wide reset and expansion opportunity.
The event extends the April Fools' 2026 tarot illustrations into a full retail experience with exclusive merchandise and character-specific promotions.
The price cuts bring three major Sega titles to a uniform 4,990 yen, making Ishin! Kiyoku's Bakumatsu-era spin-off significantly cheaper than its launch price.