games 1 sources · May 25
In Falsus extends lowiro's rhythm game design from Arcaea into a keyboard-and-mouse format with a visual-novel-style scenario, offering a distinct play experience while retaining the developer's signature approach to note timing and difficulty scaling.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · May 25
The tie-up extends Honkai: Star Rail's merchandise into consumer electronics, using the Yao Guang aesthetic from the current major update to drive a cross-promotional campaign.
GAME Watch (Impress)
games 1 sources · May 25
The swimsuit-themed bonuses and the tie-in with the orchestra concert show MAGES. is using fan-favorite character art and live events to drive pre-orders for the August 2026 remake.
Inside
games 2 sources · May 25
The announcement introduces a tactical RPG that layers a parry system and environmental weather effects onto Fire Emblem-style grid combat, a combination not common in the genre.
Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · May 25
The petition and coordinated login campaign represent a direct, organized player response to Bungie's decision to end 'Destiny 2' support and shift resources to 'Marathon', with no immediate plans for a sequel.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · May 25
The crossover brings one of manga's most iconic martial artists into the Tekken roster, continuing the series' trend of pulling guest fighters from other properties.
Anime News Network
figures 2 sources · May 25
This marks the first S.H.Figuarts release of a villain disguise from the original Ultraman series, packaged with a diorama-style accessory that recreates a specific character moment rather than just a battle pose.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
figures 1 sources · May 25
The release ties a major antagonist form from Kamen Rider Gavv to a live-action figure expo that also marks the Kamen Rider series' 55th anniversary and the Ultraman series' 60th anniversary.
Dengeki Hobby Web
anime 2 sources · May 25
The trailer and new visual give the final marketing push before the film's June 5 release, confirming the theme song that will accompany the story of a self-described side character falling in love for the first time.
Anime News Network
anime 5 sources · May 25
Historie is Iwaaki's first major manga adaptation since Parasyte, and its long development history-conceived over 40 years ago-gives the anime a rare weight of expectation from both longtime readers and award committees.
Anime News Network, Comic Natalie, Anime Trending, and 1 more
games 3 sources · May 25
The Steam concurrent player count more than tripling that of Forza Horizon 5 confirms that the series' move to a Japan setting has driven a significant platform-specific audience expansion beyond Game Pass subscribers.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
figures 2 sources · May 25
The re-release upgrades a 2018 figure that was notable for its size and presence, adding more detail and paintwork to a design that can also combine with a separately sold Quin Mantha figure.
Inside
games 1 sources · May 25
The tournament's emphasis on viewer engagement over pure win-loss results signals a growing crossover between competitive fighting game play and streaming performance as a selection criterion.
ASCII.jp
other 1 sources · May 25
The permanent price cut positions DeepSeek as a cost-disruptive force in the AI API market, challenging established US providers while the security debate around Chinese-hosted models continues.
ASCII.jp
games 1 sources · May 25
The crossover brings one of manga's most iconic fighters into Tekken 8's roster, closing out Season 3 with a character whose power level is a defining trait.
Game Spark
games 4 sources · May 25
The demo gives players early access to two distinct faction storylines, offering a concrete preview of the turn-based strategy mechanics and narrative tone ahead of the August release.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, and 1 more
games 1 sources · May 25
The collaboration brings two major Rayark rhythm game franchises into Project Sekai for overseas audiences, with the Japanese version's participation still unconfirmed ahead of a scheduled broadcast.
Game Spark
other 1 sources · May 25
The release marks a step toward practical anime-style image generation on local hardware, addressing the consistency problem that has limited open models for character art.
ASCII.jp
games 1 sources · May 25
The presence of major platform holders at an indie-focused event signals the growing crossover between independent and mainstream game development in Japan.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · May 25
The column argues that indie developers are expanding what a music game can be, turning the genre from a score-chasing niche into a vehicle for narrative and systemic experimentation.
4Gamer.net
figures 1 sources · May 24
The lottery offers a range of themed merchandise for the long-running magical girl series, with the ceramic shop building as a premium incentive for the final draw.
Inside
anime 2 sources · May 24
The episode resolves Miki's internal conflict without advancing Koyuki's central trauma, demonstrating the series' confidence in treating its supporting cast as more than plot devices.
Anime News Network, The Fandom Post
other 1 sources · May 24
The drama marks the first time two ACEes members co-star in a television series, with Fukada carrying his first solo lead.
Eiga Natalie
manga 2 sources · May 24
The drama adapts a BL manga with a role-reversal premise that inverts the typical power dynamic, giving the formerly dominant character a fall and the subservient character success, while keeping the servant dynamic intact.
Eiga Natalie, Comic Natalie