other 1 sources · Aug 18
The facial recognition rollout lands on the same day as the World's Strongest Warriors booster pack, a set with a Kaido card by Baki artist Keisuke Itagaki and the debut of Rocks, making it a direct test of whether the anti-scalper measure holds up under high demand.
Animehunch
manga 1 sources · Aug 18
The announcement completes the double lead casting for the voice comic, pairing Yusuke Shirai with Fumiya Imai, and launches Tunco's new voice content channel with the adaptation as a flagship title.
Anime Anime
industry 1 sources · Aug 18
The policy formalizes a response to the Jojin Kamen scandal, where a creator continued publishing despite a summary order under Japan's child pornography law, and follows a third-party report criticizing Shogakukan's handling.
Animehunch
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
The anniversary merchandise extends the Uta no Prince-sama 15th anniversary celebration with a broad range of collectible items, giving fans a chance to own the special event visuals.
Anime Anime
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The event marks Panorapro's Oshaberi Fes series expanding to hololive DEV_IS's FLOW GLOW, giving fans a paid one-on-one talk format with the unit's five members.
PANORA
vtuber 4 sources · Aug 18
The events are the first major real-world activations tied to "hololive Dreams," signaling COVER's push to promote its debut smartphone game through physical fan experiences.
GAME Watch, hololive production (JP), PANORA
other 1 sources · Aug 18
Satomi U's maternity leave pauses Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan until mid-October, a concrete schedule change for readers of the ongoing manga.
TheOASG
other 1 sources · Aug 18
The announcement opens applications for the 17th Vket, confirming two corporate venues and 20 creator worlds, including a Murder4 collaboration, as the event continues its twice-yearly schedule.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
MELOKEY reframes the physical music product as a live object whose content grows with the VTuber's activity, rather than a static disc.
PANORA
music 1 sources · Aug 18
The tour's completion and the announcement of a fourth one-man live show mark a rapid escalation for a group that debuted less than five months ago.
Anime Anime
manga 5 sources · Aug 18
The exhibition and pop-up shop together mark a coordinated 25th anniversary push for BLACK LAGOON, with the art show targeting the franchise's core fanbase through original manuscripts and props, while the merchandise tour extends the celebration to multiple cities across Japan.
KAI-YOU, Denfaminicogamer, Inside
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The opening marks the first Japanese VTuber community on Weverse, extending the platform's artist roster beyond musicians into the VTuber scene.
PANORA
music 1 sources · Aug 18
The program pairs Ado's personal reflections with Hatsune Miku's narration, tying her life story to the Vocaloid culture that shaped her.
Anime Anime
other 1 sources · Aug 18
The model shifts the financial risk of large-scale attractions from facility operators to Japan XR Center, making original XR experiences viable without upfront capital.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The event marks a rare collaboration between two IRIAM-approved agencies that normally compete, with the goal of raising awareness of affiliated liverties and reaching new fan segments through mega vision advertising.
PANORA
anime 1 sources · Aug 18
The hub is part of Netflix's ongoing push to help members navigate its growing anime catalog, following a June 2026 initiative that grouped video works by source material.
Anime Anime
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The move places Fukuoka's largest Animate store directly connected to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, with a local hololive VTuber fronting the promotional push.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The new paid series scales the free three-song V.LIVE UNITE music programs into a full 16-song joint live format, with production aimed at deeper artist focus.
PANORA
games 3 sources · Aug 18
The six-month silence from the Japanese official account makes this appearance a signal that the game is still in active development and ready to show new material to a global audience.
Denfaminicogamer, Inside, Game Spark
anime 2 sources · Aug 18
The report clarifies that Ghibli's leadership is comfortable with an unplanned future, prioritizing preservation over new projects while Miyazaki remains active.
Cartoon Brew
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
The pop up shop marks the 10th anniversary with newly drawn School Time illustrations, and the goods lineup, teased as 'Psi-level goods,' has yet to be revealed.
Nijimen
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The announcement confirms the Meta Grandma project continues operating with eight members, positioning Hiroko's age milestone as proof that elderly creators can sustain a VTuber career.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The live streams mark the unit's first real events, giving fans outside the venue a paid way to watch both the talk show and the debut live, with camera options that follow individual members.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The fourth edition brings a new personality into the brand campaign, with Rou Koyanagi's showroom experience and home use forming the basis of the stream's content alongside returning collaborator Ittetsu Saeki.
PANORA