11 VTubers Who Are Also Actors to Perform at CroDi LIVE Vol. 2 in Shinjuku
This is the first V-event organized by Un Kikaku, an agency that specializes in actors who stream, bringing a theatrical background to the VTuber concert format.
PANORA
Disco Elysium Vets Show Hopetown Gameplay Teaser
The teaser gives the first concrete look at how Hopetown adapts Disco Elysium's dialogue-driven design into a journalism mechanic where player writing alters the setting.
4Gamer.net
Three New Manga Series Launch in ASUKA's July Issue
The three launches refresh ASUKA's lineup with a mix of supernatural romance, social-media drama, and suspense, each from creators with established or growing followings.
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Comic Ogyaaa!! Makes Bonkichi! Eiko-San Free for 4th Anniversary
The staggered free-access campaign gives readers a timed window to binge complete runs of several series, including Hattori's well-known Bonkichi! Eiko-san, as part of the site's fourth anniversary.
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Apple May Move Some Chip Orders to Intel, Analyst Says
The shift, if realized, would end TSMC's monopoly on Apple's chip orders and give Intel a foothold in mobile and PC chip manufacturing, driven by TSMC's AI-chip capacity crunch and Apple's desire for supply diversification.
ASCII.jp
All 11 Episodes of No.6 Anime Now Free on Full☆Anime TV
The free full-series release on a major Japanese streaming platform makes the 2011 dystopian anime accessible to a new audience without a subscription.
Comic Natalie
Sangokushi BOND, From Sangokushi Taisen Creator, Sets Summer 2026 Steam Release
Nishiyama's return to the Three Kingdoms setting with a no-action, no-gacha design signals a deliberate counter to modern monetization trends in strategy games.
Denfaminicogamer
Super Shout Showdown Steam Demo Lets Players Cast Spells With Their Voice
The demo release gives players a first hands-on look at a novel voice-controlled combat system that could define the game's appeal.
Denfaminicogamer
Yokai Expo 2027 Set for February on Shodoshima Island
The event's steady growth and the addition of a month-long campaign show Shodoshima is building a sustained yokai tourism identity beyond a single festival day.
Denfaminicogamer
Amazon Japan Hobby Ranking: Geara Doga Kit Leads May 2026 New Arrivals
The ranking shows that pre-colored, fixed-pose Gundam kits from MegaHouse's VAKIT line are currently the strongest new arrival in the Japanese hobby market, ahead of classic Tamiya race car re-releases and Star Wars tie-ins.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Isshiki-san Wants to Know About Love Anime Reveals Cast, January 2027 Premiere
The January 2027 premiere date places this adaptation in a competitive winter season, and the casting of Riko Akechi and Shuichiro Umeda marks their first major lead roles in a TV anime.
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The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Season 2 Arrives in October
The switch from Cloud Hearts to Zero-G for animation production addresses the first season's studio instability, as Cloud Hearts is now defunct.
Anime News Network, Anime Trending, Anime Corner
Rich Girl Caretaker TV Anime Sets July 4 Premiere With First Trailer
The July 4 premiere date and full trailer give the adaptation a concrete launch window, while the involvement of veteran composer angela and a seasoned production team at Brains Base signals a serious push for the property.
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Good Smile Opens Preorders for Ren Figure From Trails in the Sky the 2nd
The figure release ties merchandise directly to the September 2026 launch of Trails in the Sky the 2nd, the sequel to the recent remake.
Game Spark
Nijisanji Cafe ~Milky Ribbon Party~ Runs June 15 to July 28 Across Three Cities
The cafe marks another physical retail crossover for Nijisanji, rotating 12 livers through a two-part menu and goods lineup across three major Japanese cities.
4Gamer.net
Makoto Yuki Joins Persona 5: The Phantom X in Ver.4.1 Update
The crossover brings Persona 3 Reload's protagonist into the mobile spin-off as a gacha character, bridging two major Persona entries in a live-service context.
ASCII.jp
Bandai Spirits Teases New 30MP Blue Archive Silhouette Ahead of May 26 Stream
The teaser confirms Bandai Spirits is expanding the 30MP sub-line with a Blue Archive kit, and the coordinated silhouette drops across all four 30 Minutes lines point to a major product slate being unveiled next week.
Dengeki Hobby Web
AI Dot-E Battle Demo Launches on Steam, Full Release Due This Year
The demo introduces a novel AI-driven combat resolution system that evaluates drawn monsters rather than using preset stats, which could set a template for creative multiplayer games.
4Gamer.net
Evangelion Capsule Toys Add Tulle Frills to Classic Characters
The capsule toy line applies a soft, romantic aesthetic to Evangelion's typically industrial visual identity, marking a tonal departure for the franchise's merchandise.
Inside
ViviON Lab Debuts Psychological Horror Game 7 Days To Think About It at BitSummit
The game marks viviON's entry into indie game publishing, combining a memory-testing mechanic with horror elements from an Italian indie creator whose previous short game gained international attention.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Victoria of Many Faces Anime Trailer Previews Ending Theme
The trailer is the first extended look at the series' visual style and tone ahead of its July premiere, confirming the full main staff and cast lineup.
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Reveals ABEMA Early Distribution OP and ED
The early distribution version offers a different visual and audio experience from the July broadcast, giving fans a preview of the adult drama's tone through specially provided songs.
Anime Anime
Rat Restaurant Sim Restaurats Gets Free Weekend and Console Release
The free weekend and console announcement signal that a niche indie title with strong word-of-mouth is expanding beyond PC.
Game Spark
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Reveals ABEMA Early Distribution Songs
The early distribution version gives subscribers a month-long head start on the full series with distinct music, while the TV broadcast will split the first six episodes into shorter segments starting in July.
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