other 5 sources · Aug 17
The announcement marks GALLERIA's continued push into creator and VTuber culture, with the Vspo collaboration returning for a second year and the REJECT stage positioned as the show's closing event.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch, Game Spark, and 1 more
figures 2 sources · Aug 17
The Racing Miku 2025 Sepang Ver. figure extends the annual Racing Miku tradition with a summer-themed design, offering collectors a seasonal variant that highlights the character's energetic appeal.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
anime 1 sources · Aug 17
The adaptation extends AnimeFesta's track record of turning ComicFesta manga into short anime, with the source title still early in its run.
Anime News Network
games 3 sources · Aug 17
The release marks a rare free-to-play entry from Phoenixx, a publisher known for supporting indie creators, and it arrives alongside another free EASYHUMAN title, Cat Nyation, on the same day.
Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, Automaton
games 3 sources · Aug 17
The series uses the Oni no Kajin as narrator, a framing device that ties character reveals to the game's lore, and the schedule stretches to September 3, just one day before launch, keeping the game in the news cycle through release.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
vtuber 2 sources · Aug 17
The third generation's expansion to four members within roughly five months of Hinokuma Ran's debut shows Noname Production is growing its roster at a steady clip, with each new talent arriving through a distinct recruitment route rather than a single audition batch.
ASCII.jp, PANORA
games 3 sources · Aug 17
The game repurposes a familiar children's game into a stealth-based capture mechanic, a design choice that the sources highlight as the core appeal, distinguishing it from typical cat-collecting titles.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Denfaminicogamer
manga 3 sources · Aug 17
The one-shot revives a franchise that has been dormant in print, and Yabuki's own promotional post frames it as a 25-page opening-color feature, signaling a significant investment by Shueisha in the property's return.
Inside, Anime Anime
anime 3 sources · Aug 17
The home video release follows a theatrical run that sources report as a mega-hit, with domestic earnings of 7.9 billion yen and worldwide revenue exceeding 1 billion dollars, making the disc launch a key test of the franchise's staying power beyond theaters.
GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net
games 5 sources · Aug 17
The theater gives attendees their first chance to hear the game's unreleased music, with the character-specific programs positioning the soundtrack as a central draw for the action-adventure title ahead of its January 2027 release.
GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 2 more
games 3 sources · Aug 17
The record player counts and top-tier Steam sales ranking for the older games show that the concrete release window is converting long-time lapsed players and newcomers into a catch-up wave ahead of the 2027 launch.
Automaton, ASCII.jp, Game Spark
anime 3 sources · Aug 17
The streaming release makes the second chapter of the trilogy available to a wider audience ahead of the Prime members' unlimited streaming date, while the official social media push backfired with viewers mocking the suggestion to learn from a character who leads a terrorist organization.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside, Anime Anime
music 1 sources · Aug 17
The appearance, funded by fan cheers through the #Akiba3150 Support Project, puts the anime song dance group in a major sports venue ahead of its September 19 one-man live.
ASCII.jp
games 1 sources · Aug 17
The Watcher adds a moral-choice layer to surveillance gameplay, where the player's decisions can turn them from observer into the observed, a twist that could set it apart in the simulation genre.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · Aug 17
The interview shows gamescom is positioning itself as a hybrid event where digital reach now rivals physical attendance, with new partnerships and language-specific streams expanding its global footprint.
Denfaminicogamer
other 1 sources · Aug 17
TicketMe's NFT-based ticketing platform is the official sales channel for one of the world's largest pop culture events, with multi-language and multi-currency support aimed at overseas fans.
ASCII.jp
games 6 sources · Aug 17
The Niconico stream gives Japanese audiences real-time access to a gamescom showcase that includes major titles like FF7 Revelation and The Witcher 3 expansion, marking a rare localized broadcast for the event.
GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
games 1 sources · Aug 17
The game's rapid sales and positive reception show that its focus on conversation and walking resonates with players seeking a cooperative experience.
ASCII.jp
figures 1 sources · Aug 17
The 9th series extends the Niformation line into Steel Ball Run while marking the collection's fifth anniversary with a full set of 5th Rare stickers.
Inside
games 1 sources · Aug 17
Tokido's win ends a two-year gap in Capcom Pro Tour victories, and his VARREL headband inspired the 'Barrel Man' nickname that energized the Japanese commentary.
GAME Watch (Impress)
figures 1 sources · Aug 17
The second wave expands the Moomin mascot line beyond the main trio, bringing in supporting characters like Ninny, Mymble's sister, and the Ancestor for collectors.
Dengeki Hobby Web
games 2 sources · Aug 17
The closed beta gives the first public hands-on with the debut game from former Fate/Grand Order creative producer Yosuke Shiokawa, focused on polishing the battle feel ahead of full production.
Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · Aug 17
The board game adapts the Dragon Quest RPG into the Life Game format, with job changes, companion mechanics, and monster-themed spaces, expanding the franchise's tabletop presence.
GAME Watch (Impress)
other 1 sources · Aug 17
The drama marks Nagano's first producer credit, and she was involved from development through casting and scheduling, signaling a hands-on role beyond acting.
Cinema Today