Pokémon Champions Surpasses 10 Million Downloads Worldwide
The 10-million-download milestone for a battle-focused Pokémon title that launched just over two months ago shows strong early adoption across both console and mobile platforms.
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Gokigenyou, Ikkaku Ikaga? Gets TV Anime Adaptation
The adaptation brings a Manga Time Kirara Carat mahjong comedy to screen with a director who has worked on other Kirara series.
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World's First Large-Scale Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Exhibition Opens in Shibuya
The exhibition marks the first major physical retrospective of the Resident Evil franchise, offering fans a curated, immersive walkthrough of three decades of game history in a dedicated gallery space.
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Amazon Prime Video Reveals July 2026 Anime and Film Slate
The July slate shows Prime Video continuing to secure high-profile anime exclusives and deep back catalogs, with the new Ghost in the Shell series and The Dangers in My Heart film as key draws.
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Theatrical Version of The Dangers in My Heart Hits Prime Video on July 13
The streaming release extends the reach of a theatrical cut that reframes the series through Ichikawa's viewpoint and includes original animation, offering a distinct version for subscribers.
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Tom and Jerry Merchandise Event Wakuwaku Street in Tokyo Runs July 14 to August 2
The event marks a rare large-scale Tom and Jerry merchandise pop-up in Japan with a Japan-specific food-culture theme and a nationwide tour planned afterward.
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Tomoya Nakamura Narrates NHK Special on Sagrada Familia Jesus Tower Completion
The special marks the culmination of a 140-year construction project and the centenary of Gaudí's death, with exclusive access to the final stages of the world's tallest stone church.
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Game Dev Story++ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Released Today
The Switch 2 edition brings Kairosoft's long-running management sim to Nintendo's new hardware with 4K support and mouse controls, while offering a discounted upgrade path for existing Switch owners.
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TennoCon 2026 Reveals Twitch and Steam Drop Rewards, In-Game Relay
The in-game relay and the weapon/Warframe drops represent a shift toward making TennoCon a simultaneous global event rather than a purely local one.
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Yowamushi Pedal's Onoda Sakamichi Appears on Tarzan Cover
The crossover places a cycling manga protagonist on a fitness magazine cover, linking the series' 100th volume milestone to a real-world health audience.
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Bendy and the Ink Machine Gets PS5 and Switch Physical Editions in October
The physical release gives fans of the indie horror hit a boxed option on current consoles, arriving years after the game's initial digital launch.
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HIMEHINA WORLD Tour 2026 Final 2Days Goods Pre-Orders Open
The pre-order launch signals the final leg of a tour that Studio LaRa bills as the first VTuber solo world tour, with the October finale capping a run that spanned 10 cities across Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States.
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8BitDo Retro 87 Keyboard Channels the Nintendo 64's Clear Blue Era
The keyboard is the latest in 8BitDo's line of retro-styled peripherals, this time directly evoking the Nintendo 64's iconic controller layout and color scheme for its 30th anniversary.
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Crowdfunding Campaign Launches for New NES Game Starring a Deceased Cat
The campaign shows how retro console indie development continues to grow as a niche, with personal tributes like Otten's cat-themed NES game finding an audience.
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Nanoha EXGV Episode 1 Synopsis and Advance Cuts Released
The first episode introduces a new protagonist, Kuse Shiina, and establishes her connection to the demon people conflict that drives the series.
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Tsunami Unno's Kuro Ema Ends in Kiss, New Meiji Romance Launches
The end of Kuro Ema and the start of Fuji's Meiji romance mark a clear generational shift in Kiss's serial lineup, with the new series leaning into a historical setting that contrasts with Unno's contemporary drama.
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Hololive English Concerts to Screen at Hyper Japan 2026
This marks the first official overseas screening of a hololive English concert, bringing a live event originally held in Los Angeles to a UK festival audience.
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Kohske Autograph Session Set for Bunch 25th Anniversary Exhibition
The autograph session and free chapter release coincide with the return of 'GANGSTA.' from hiatus, signaling a coordinated push by Shinchosha to re-engage readers around the series.
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Odencat's Nezumi Busters! Launches on Switch and Xbox Series X|S
The console release brings a significantly expanded version of a well-received mobile title to a wider audience, adding mouse-perspective exploration and shooting mechanics.
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Optyino.ai Study: AI Cites 6.61 Domains Per Answer on Average
The wide variance in citation counts across AI models means that a single GEO strategy is insufficient; brands must tailor their content approach to whether an AI model references many sources (Google AI Mode) or few (ChatGPT, Claude).
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Bandai Namco Apologizes for Unauthorized Attack on Titan Reference in Sgt. Frog Film
The apology is a rare public admission of a rights-management failure by a major studio, acknowledging that internal processes broke down despite clear advance objections from the IP holder.
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Imaginer Launches Medarot Card Robottle RB for Switch
The release marks a deliberate departure from the slower battles of earlier Medarot games, reworking the franchise's combat into a streamlined digital card game format for the current market.
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Capcom Opens Capcomix Experiential Facility in Minato Mirai This Summer
The second Capcomix location and first in eastern Japan brings hands-on, character-themed attractions to a major shopping center, expanding Capcom's physical entertainment footprint beyond Osaka.
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Steam Controller Drives Itself to Charging Station via Modder Tool
The mod turns a standard accessory into a proof-of-concept for autonomous peripheral docking using only the controller's existing haptic motors and a webcam.
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