V.LIVE UNITE: RISING Vol.1 Brings KMNZ and Ryugasaki Rin Together
The new paid series gives V.LIVE UNITE a recurring stage for cross-label virtual acts, starting with KMNZ and Ryugasaki Rin in a themed summer production.
PANORA
Initial D Teams With Seiko for Keisuke's RX-7 FD3S Watch
The collaboration ties the manga's 30th anniversary year to a numbered limited edition that nods to the serialization's start in 1995, extending Initial D merchandise into premium watch territory.
Anime Anime
Aooni VR Brings Party Horror to Tokyo Tower for Summer
The Aooni VR attraction is designed as a party game rather than pure horror, letting children play while parents watch and commentate, which broadens the appeal of location-based VR beyond its usual audience.
PANORA
Chilla's Art Sets Snowed Under Steam Release for August 14
The release follows the studio's promise that Snowed Under would be light enough for anyone to play, a notable shift for a developer known for heavy performance.
Game Spark
Rilakkuma and SHIBUYA109 Open First Collaboration Lab Event
The collaboration marks the first time Rilakkuma and SHIBUYA109 have teamed up, turning the Shibuya store into a themed laboratory with merchandise and character meet-and-greet opportunities.
Nijimen
Korekatis Launches 3D Studio Business Under 100 Million Yen Project
The studio pairs high-end motion capture with a price point aimed at daily use, addressing the gap between expensive major studios and the limited availability of multi-person recording spaces in Tokyo.
PANORA
Re:AcT and Re:AcT Gaming Join KADOKAWA's CSP Program
The move gives Re:AcT and Re:AcT Gaming VTubers access to KADOKAWA's CSP, expanding their ability to use copyrighted content in their streams and videos.
PANORA
Serial Experiments Lain Screening Tickets Go on Sale for Ikebukuro Event
The full screening schedule and a newly drawn main visual by Yoshitoshi ABe confirm the scale of the 'let's all love lain' collaboration with SEVESKIG, which pairs the 1998 series with a fashion brand and a pop-up exhibition.
Denfaminicogamer
Saga of Tanya the Evil II Lottery Launches With MA-1 Jacket Prize
The lottery gives fans a way to collect merchandise tied to the second season, which began airing on July 8, 2026.
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Urahara's Bankai Debuts in BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 42
The episode delivers a long-awaited Bankai reveal and a strategic Grimmjow strike, drawing strong fan reactions on social media.
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Little Kitty, Big City Mobile Version Arrives Late 2026 With AR Mode
The mobile release brings the cat adventure to smartphones with a new AR mode and a free-to-try model, expanding access to the game that has reached over 10 million players on PC and consoles.
Denfaminicogamer
Milky Subway Collab With BEAMS MANGART Launches Five Fashion Items
The collaboration extends the Milky Subway brand beyond streaming into fashion, capitalizing on the anime's reported 250 million total YouTube views and its continued popularity after broadcast.
Anime Anime
The Quintessential Quintuplets Gets Pastel Starry Sky Maid Goods
The new goods line extends the franchise's merchandise push with a fresh visual concept, keeping the series active ahead of its announced new anime project.
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Touhou Project Ichiban Kuji Brings Reimu and Marisa Choconokko Plushies
The kuji gives Touhou fans a chance to win large plushies and other goods featuring popular characters, with a Double Chance campaign adding a set of Reimu and Marisa plushies.
Anime Anime
Kagase Uno Releases Crowdfunding-Backed Song Meanwhilepedia!
The release completes the second milestone of a fan-funded project, with the first song's digital rollout still to come.
PANORA
Osomatsu-san Sextuplets Get Gamer Cafe Collaboration at mixx garden
The event's reservation-only policy and game-themed visuals signal a fully ticketed collaboration, with menu and merchandise details still pending.
Nijimen
Slam Dunk Character and Voice Actor Guide Runs Down Shohoku to Sannoh
The guide consolidates the TV anime and The First Slam Dunk casts, giving fans a single reference for the series' full roster.
Nijimen
Star Wars: Visions: The Ninth Jedi Director Explains New Villain Nawam's Blue Lightsaber
The deliberate choice of a blue lightsaber for a Vader-like villain signals a narrative twist, as the show's lightsabers change color based on the wielder's Force and qualities, suggesting Nawam may not be a straightforward Sith.
Anime Anime
One Piece Premier Summer 2026 Opens at USJ With Festival Food and Straw Hat Goods
The annual One Piece summer event at USJ returns with a festival theme, pairing new character-themed food and glowing drink cups with the straw hat goods that have become a recurring draw.
Anime Anime
Ace of Diamond act II Teams With JR Tokai for Shinkansen Voice Campaign
The collaboration turns a routine Shinkansen ride into a character-driven experience, with six voice messages unlocked per trip, a concrete way the franchise reaches fans outside traditional media.
Nijimen
Mickey & Friends Retro-Cute Apparel Line Launches at AMERICAN HOLIC
The collection marks the brand's 10th anniversary and updates its spring tote bags with glossy satin, brushed check patterns, and autumn colors for an early-fall seasonal push.
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Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Theme Song List Covers Every Opening and Ending
The list documents the full musical history of the anime, from SPLAY's Drawing days to the character song Sakura addiction, giving fans a single reference for every theme used across the series.
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Ryota Osaka Birthday Poll Puts Eijun Sawamura on Top for 2026
The poll shows Sawamura climbing from fourth last year to first, while last year's winner Gyutaro fell to seventh, and two characters entered the top 10 for the first time.
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Fans Pick Hayami Sho's Top 10 Characters, Naoe Nobutsuna Takes First
The poll shows a shift in fan perception, with Naoe Nobutsuna overtaking the five-year leader JINGUJI Jakurai, and a new entry from Ascendance of a Bookworm breaking into the top ten.
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