SSSS.DYNAZENON's Dynazenon Gets Chibi Creature Sofubi Figure
The release marks the first time Dynazenon has been produced as a Chibi Creature sofubi figure, bringing the mecha into a collectible format aimed at a wider audience.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Simeji First Half of 2026 Trend Ranking Highlights Super Kaguya Hime and Jujutsu Kaisen
The ranking shows how anime-originated content, from a Netflix film to a character catchphrase, is driving real-world conversation and behavior among young users in Japan.
Anime Anime
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Reveals July 6 Premiere in New PV
The delayed premiere and the reveal of both theme songs by established musical acts signal that the production is nearing completion after an intentional pushback, giving the adaptation a clearer path to its July launch.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator Gets August 2026 Release Window
The game's emphasis on fully manual tank operation, including ballistic calculation and shell loading, sets it apart from other vehicle simulators by requiring players to handle every step of combat themselves.
Denfaminicogamer
Gundam Artifact Best Selection Mini Kit Box Pre-Orders Open June 19
The Best Selection repackages five fan-favorite Artifact kits into one box, arriving alongside the new Artifact PRO series to sustain the line's momentum.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Wataten Creator Nanatsu Mukunoki Launches Barikyari JK Mone-Senpai Manga in July
Mukunoki returns to Comic Yuri Hime with a new series after concluding her long-running Wataten manga in 2025, shifting focus from a schoolgirl premise to adult characters.
Anime News Network
Epic Games Store Free Distribution of Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT Begins
The giveaway pairs a critically acclaimed narrative RPG with a niche rhythm shooter, broadening access to two distinct indie genres during a limited window.
Denfaminicogamer
Kingdom Manga Gets Special Magazine for 20th Anniversary
The special magazine is the main anniversary event for one of Shueisha's longest-running and best-selling historical manga series.
Anime News Network
Persona 6 Steam Page Goes Live With Wishlist Registration
The store page confirms the game is a standalone story set in a modern Japanese city, with a focus on daily life and occult incidents, and that it will launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, though no release date has been set.
Denfaminicogamer
Google, Nvidia, Tesla and Others Eye Samsung as TSMC Capacity Tightens
The shift signals a potential realignment in semiconductor supply chains, with Samsung poised to absorb overflow from TSMC's constrained capacity amid the AI boom.
GIGAZINE
Deck-Building Roguelite 'Fogpiercer' Launches July 17 on PC With Japanese Support
The day-one Game Pass inclusion makes 'Fogpiercer' one of the few deck-building roguelites available to subscribers at launch, potentially giving it a much larger initial audience than a typical indie release.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
Dragon Ball Delicious Restaurant Kitchen Goods Launch at Jump Shop
The merchandise ties a specific Dragon Ball story moment to everyday kitchenware, expanding the franchise's lifestyle-goods presence through Jump Shop's retail network.
Inside
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 14-20
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie leads the week's home video slate with multiple SKUs, while the manga side sees a wide spread of continuing series and a few new launches like Gladiator Battle Life and Assassin's Creed Shadows: Tales of Iga.
Anime News Network
FUMES Co-Op Update Arrives July 16
The co-op update addresses the top community request for a game that has maintained strong user reviews during early access.
Game Spark
Shingo Katori and Eiji Akaso Star in WOWOW Drama The Hollow Cross
The project pairs two popular actors for the first time in a rare TV adaptation of a Higashino novel that directly addresses the death penalty, a theme the author has not previously tackled in his fiction.
Cinema Today
Vtuber Songs Confirmed in Large AI Training Datasets
The inclusion of VTuber music in these datasets means the vocal styles and catalogues of many popular talents can be directly synthesized by AI without their consent, raising questions about copyright and artist control in the VTuber industry.
VTuber NewsDrop
Anime! Anime! Readers Vote for Beloved Characters They Want Adapted Into Anime
The poll captures a growing reader appetite for anime adaptations of non-traditional character IP, from snack mascots to regional mascots and original character projects.
Anime Anime
Nijisanji Countdown Live 'Crossing Tones' Blu-Ray Package and Bonus Details Revealed
The release gives fans a permanent home video version of the Nijisanji New Year countdown event, with per-liver camera angles as a selling point.
PANORA
Hanabatake Chaika Gets His Own AbemaTV Special After Years Without a Hosted Show
A veteran Nijisanji performer known for making any show interesting finally gets a chance to host his own program, with the outcome potentially opening the door to a regular series.
PANORA
Sanrio x GRL Releases Bonbonribbon and Usahana Goods
The collaboration brings two less-common Sanrio characters into a fashion-focused merchandise line, targeting fans who want character goods integrated into daily accessories.
Nijimen
Kenshi Yonezu Releases "Karasu" Music Video for 2026 NHK Soccer Theme
The music video extends the song's thematic exploration of individuality within group competition through Yamada's shipyard imagery, while the track itself has already become a commercial hit and is being broadcast during World Cup matches.
Anime Anime
Natsume's Book of Friends Animate Fair Announced for September 2026
The fair introduces a new "Exorcist ver." illustration theme for the long-running series, with a wide range of exclusive merchandise and a purchase bonus campaign.
Nijimen
Blue Lock in Joypolis 3 Event Runs July 3 to September 11
The event scales up the previous collaborations with a new attraction tie-in and a second-half special show using Season 2 footage, marking the franchise's continued theme-park presence.
Nijimen
Sakusuzaku Announces First Full Album 'REVERSE WAVE'
The album marks Sakusuzaku's first full-length release under Pony Canyon's new HAMMER COLLECTIVE label, assembling a wide range of club and internet music producers.
PANORA