Naoki Urasawa to Launch New Manga Series Saigo no Manga Kyōshitsu in August
The announcement marks a new original work from one of manga's most acclaimed creators, framed as a deliberate counterpoint to AI-assisted art.
Anime News Network
Hololive Night Returns to Taiwan for July 2026 Baseball Crossover
The expanded two-venue, four-day format and the return of the Houshou Kumarine mascot show hololive production deepening its live-event crossover with professional baseball in Taiwan after the 2025 collaboration's reception.
hololive production (EN)
A Plague Tale Prequel Resonance Gets Gameplay Trailer
The trailer shows Asobo Studio shifting the series from stealth-focused gameplay to more aggressive combat and puzzle-solving, with a prequel structure that ties two timelines together.
4Gamer.net
Caution Wet Paint Game Lets Players Watch Paint Dry for Hours, Launches July 15
The game turns the idiom 'watching paint dry' into a literal, punishing gameplay loop, continuing Seedborne's pattern of niche simulation concepts.
Automaton
Xbox CSO Says Exclusive Titles Are Key as Ram Prices Threaten Hardware
The interview, paired with new CEO Asha Sharma's confirmation of a return to an exclusive-title strategy, signals a strategic pivot for Xbox while hardware costs pose a long-term constraint.
Game Spark
Japan Game Awards 2026 Annual Works Category Voting Opens
The annual public vote determines which games advance to the selection committee for the Grand Prize and Excellence Awards, making it the primary mechanism for audience input into Japan's largest game awards.
Game Spark
Rabipare!! Hosts Vui No Ne Utaguta Relay Vol. 4 on June 13
The event continues Rabipare!!'s push to bridge online VTuber music with real-life stage performances, following the previous edition's trending success on X.
PANORA
Disney and Pixar's Nero of the Water City Sets Spring 2027 Japan Release
The film marks Pixar's first cat-led feature and a new visual style mixing hand-drawn and CG, with Luca director Enrico Casarosa returning to an Italian setting.
Anime Anime
Chiikawa x Q-Pot Sweet Accessories Collection Launches June 26
The collection translates four Chiikawa characters into realistic sweet-shaped accessories, expanding the franchise's merchandise into higher-end fashion jewelry.
Nijimen
Salvation Denied Demo Launches on Steam Ahead of Next Fest
The demo's two missions show how the game shifts objectives and failure conditions per level, making each location a distinct physics puzzle rather than a single building template.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Anpanman Streams Cream Panda's 1998 Debut Episode on YouTube
The stream gives new viewers a direct look at Cream Panda's original introduction ahead of the character's current film appearance, using the period-accurate opening and ending sequences.
Comic Natalie
Hidetaka Miyazaki on Kadokawa Shareholder Dispute: FromSoftware Development Unaffected
The interview provides direct reassurance from FromSoftware's leadership amid a high-profile activist shareholder campaign against Kadokawa, confirming that game development remains insulated from the corporate conflict.
Denfaminicogamer
Wizards of the Coast President Calls Japan the Source of TCG Culture
The interview signals Wizards of the Coast's continued focus on Japan as a cultural and commercial center for trading card games, with Duel Masters set for a milestone anniversary.
KAI-YOU
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Bubble Pitcher Becomes Adult Role-Play Toy
The Bubble Pitcher is the first Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch item in Bandai's Special Memorize adult role-play series, targeting older fans of the 2003 TV anime with a functional replica of a bath-scene prop.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Fumito Ueda Confirms 'gen ATLAS' Protagonist Is a Machine, Not Human
Ueda's first sci-fi project and first non-human protagonist mark a clear departure from the organic, ancient-civilization settings of Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian.
Game Spark
Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Promo Video Reveals Ending Song, July 2 Premiere
The second season of the gag spinoff expands the chibi cast with characters from the main series' later arcs, including Fyodor, Nikolai, and Sigma, while keeping the same production team.
Anime News Network
Akiwashi's 'Living in a World Without Magic' Music Video Gets Animated Film Project
The project marks a rare independent music video-to-film pipeline and signals Kasagi Labo's push into international anime production with backing from a veteran industry figure.
Anime News Network
Does, Ikizurai Bu!, Takahashi Rie, Illumination Stars Join Anisama 2026 Lineup
The addition of DOES and the new Love Live! group Ikizurai Bu! as first-time performers expands Anisama's reach to both veteran rock fans and the latest school idol audience.
Comic Natalie
BTS Island: In the Seom Marks 4th Anniversary With Special Festival
The event ties the game's anniversary to BTS's milestone debut anniversary, offering layered rewards and content to sustain player engagement.
ASCII.jp
Plamatea Releases Fallout T-60 Power Armor Model in April 2027
The T-60 power armor is the first Fallout model from PLAMATEA, bringing a recognizable in-game vehicle to a snap-fit kit line aimed at both builders and collectors.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Staffer Retro: Psychic Detective Quest Act 2 Demo Launches June 16 for Steam Next Fest
The limited-time Act 2 demo gives players their first extended look at the new Retro System, which introduces cruel truths after peaceful deductions, and signals Team Tetrapod's confidence in the sequel's evolution ahead of its July 23 launch.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
Square Enix Releases Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 1 Figures in September
The Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 1 marks the first dedicated line of 1/12 scale weapon and armor figures from the series, offering collectors a new way to display iconic equipment.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Capcom and SIE Detail PSSR2 and Graphics Tech in Resident Evil Requiem Interview
The interview provides the first detailed developer-side explanation of how PSSR2 works and what graphical leaps it enables, using Resident Evil Requiem as a showcase title.
Automaton
VTuber Emma Kayamori's Creators Discuss the Request Process in Live2D Roundtable
The roundtable surfaces the rarely discussed interpersonal and professional dynamics between VTubers and their creators, offering a candid look at how collaborations form and succeed.
Automaton