Karneyz and Ikeda Riron Tackle Information Overload With DIY and Reconstruction
The interview highlights how independent artists are using DIY methods and digital platforms to maintain creative autonomy in an oversaturated music scene.
KAI-YOU
Kasagi Labo Announces Casshan 2045 Reimagining at Annecy
The project is the first Casshan reimagining produced by a Singapore studio and features character designs by Yoshitaka Amano, giving the franchise a new international direction.
Anime News Network
Infinity Nikki Ver2.7 "Starry Path" Update Adds New Outfit and Stage Event
The update adds a competitive voting event to Infinity Nikki, asking players to choose between stage designs and earn rewards, a new social mechanic for the open-world dress-up game.
ASCII.jp
Kasagi Labo Unveils New Ninja Scroll Project, Living in a World Without Magic Feature
Kasagi Labo's announcements highlight its 'Open Pitch' model, which uses fan feedback and crowdfunding to finance original anime, a departure from the traditional production committee system.
Anime News Network, Cartoon Brew
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Gets 60% Off in Steam Weekly Sale
The deep discount on a classic Final Fantasy remaster highlights the recurring Steam sale as a way to pick up older titles at a bargain.
ASCII.jp
Crunchyroll Adds Dragon Ball to Indian Streaming Catalogue
The addition fills a gap in Crunchyroll's Indian library by providing legal access to the original series of a globally recognized franchise, supporting the platform's expansion in a growing anime market.
AnimationXpress Anime, OtakuKart Anime
Villion:Code Launches With Veteran Megami Tensei, Persona Staff
The release of Villion:Code reunites key figures from the Megami Tensei and Persona series for a modern school RPG that tackles real-world social issues, though its gameplay may not match its narrative ambition.
4Gamer.net
Soredemo Otōto wa Koishitagaru Gets 47-Page Epilogue Chapter
The epilogue arrives just weeks after the series' end, offering a time-skip coda that shows the characters three years later.
Anime News Network
Arcade Archives 2 Moon Shuttle Launches June 25 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
The release marks the first title in Hamster's 'Arcade Archives 2' line, bringing enhanced features and cross-platform availability to a classic arcade shooter.
ASCII.jp
STORM Launches Shinkai 2 Gaming PC With MSI PROJECT ZERO Back-Connector Motherboard
The Shinkai 2 brings the MSI PROJECT ZERO back-connector standard to STORM's lineup, prioritizing cable management and visual customization in a pre-built gaming PC.
ASCII.jp
Ultraman STORY 0 Manga Gets Full E-Book Release in July
The e-book release makes a complete 16-volume Ultraman prequel manga widely accessible for the first time, covering the origins of the Ultra Brothers and the Land of Light.
Denfaminicogamer
Women's Pro Golf Heroine Collection Adds Club and Annual Support Features
The update introduces social and collective cheering mechanics, shifting the app from individual play to group interaction and community-driven support.
ASCII.jp
Hangyodon Gets a 100cm Cushion for UFO Catchers Starting June 26
The cushion extends the Hangyodon merchandise line into a large plush format for arcade prizes, giving fans a new way to interact with a character that has been in Sanrio's roster since 1985.
Denfaminicogamer
Ryo Karato to Appear at Kamen Rider Agito Event for First Time in 25 Years
Ryo Karato's first public appearance in 25 years as the actor behind Kamen Rider G4 gives fans a rare chance to see a key figure from the Agito film era.
Cinema Today
Seed Planning Report Sees Japan IoT Services Market Reaching 22 Trillion Yen by 2030
The report provides a concrete forecast for how Japan's demographic pressures and next-generation communication technologies are reshaping industrial IoT adoption across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure.
ASCII.jp
CAPTCHA Hell Steam Page Now Live, Release Date Unannounced
CAPTCHA Hell repurposes a common web annoyance into a puzzle game mechanic, directly tapping into a shared online frustration.
Denfaminicogamer
Star Fox Remake for Switch 2 Earns 81 Metascore on Launch Day
The remake's strong critical reception and new features like Mouse Mode position it as a key title for the Switch 2's early lineup, demonstrating Nintendo's ability to modernize a classic franchise for a new generation.
GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer
BEAM Technologies Raises 220 Million Yen for Space Semiconductor Manufacturing
The funding marks a concrete step toward commercializing space-based semiconductor manufacturing, an area previously limited to national projects, with backing from experienced space industry figures.
ASCII.jp
Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition Hiroshima Unveils Aquarium and Hotel Collaborations
The exhibition continues to expand its local partnerships, building on a track record of over 500,000 visitors and a Cool Japan award.
ASCII.jp
Zako no Ahiru Gets Soundtrack, Voice Collection, and ASMR Drama
The release of standalone audio products extends the game's appeal beyond its core gameplay, capitalizing on the popularity of the voice actress and the character's distinctive taunting personality.
ASCII.jp
Unitcom Launches Yanagi Yurina Collaboration Creator PC
Unitcom is using Yanagi Yurina's name to target the creator market with a flexible BTO lineup spanning entry-level to high-end.
ASCII.jp
Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced Launches for Switch 2 on October 22
The Switch 2 version adds exclusive content to an existing collection, with Inti Creates planning to offer the new story mode as paid DLC for other platforms.
Anime News Network
DELTARUNE Chapter 5 Released, Steam Concurrent Players Hit 290,000
The concurrent player record, more than double the previous chapter's peak, shows that DELTARUNE's audience is still growing, and the developer's update on Chapter 6 and 7 indicates the project is on track for completion.
GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime Adds Hiroki Tōchi, Eiko Yamada to Cast
The casting of veteran actors Tōchi and Yamada fills key supporting roles in the Cinderella reimagining ahead of its July premiere.
Anime News Network