Shingo Kurono and Katsuhiro Uto to Discuss Branding at 1-1-6 Talk Event
The talk event pairs Kurono's first solo exhibition in Japan with Uto's new gallery, offering a public discussion on the essence of brand and creation.
ASCII.jp
Naoki Oue, Nobuharu Asahara to Run at Sendai 30m Dash Challenge
The Sendai tournament is being watched by other local governments as a model for uniting sports teams, schools, and administrative bodies to increase sports participation in a prefecture with a high childhood obesity rate.
ASCII.jp
Free Fashion Game 'RUNWAY' Launches with AI Buyer Reviews and Gen Z Avatar Design
The game is an AI consulting firm's experiment in turning AI evaluation into entertainment, with Gen Z input on avatar design.
ASCII.jp
Monchhichi Bubblehead Doll Blind Box Adds Sepia Gold Variants and Exclusive Character
The blind box release extends the Monchhichi 50th anniversary merchandise line into a collectible format with a new exclusive character.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Free-To-Play Co-Op Shooter Codename CURE II Launches July 25 on Steam
The sequel arrives with a larger player cap and procedural content, aiming to build on the original's 2.5 million-player base and 'Very Positive' Steam rating.
Game Spark
ToHeart2's Kousaka Tamaki Gets 1/4 Scale Bunny Figure From FREEing
The figure marks a new premium-scale release for a classic Aquaplus heroine, offering longtime fans a high-end collectible that emphasizes the character's iconic design.
Anime Anime
Black Clover Season 2 Premiere Delivers on Tabata's Wish for Extra Cool Battles
The new director's approach, backed by Tabata's directive, signals a visually ambitious continuation that expands on the source material rather than simply adapting it.
Anime News Network
SOMBRAS: Negative Frames Opens Steam Playtest Signups, Q4 2026 Release Planned
The closed playtest signals the project has reached a testable state, with the developer seeking feedback on pacing and horror before a planned late-2026 launch across three platforms.
Game Spark
Live-Action Moana Adds ROLLY, Midoriko Kimura, and More to Japanese Dub Cast
The casting completes the Japanese voice lineup for the live-action adaptation, with ROLLY returning from the animated film and Kimura making her dubbing debut.
Cinema Today
Running With Scissors Reveals New Trailer for 'Flesh & Wire'
The trailer signals a deliberate return to the psychological horror roots of the 'POSTAL' series, framed as a revenge story connected to the series' protagonist.
Game Spark
Game Pass Adds 10 Titles Including Ascend to Zero and Fogpiercer Through Late July
The lineup shows Microsoft continuing to secure day-one indie releases alongside major survival-craft titles, with Palworld's full launch marking a milestone for the service.
Game Spark
Hasegawa Releases Limited Kit of Miyuki's White GSX-R750 From You're Under Arrest!
The kit marks a new licensed model from the classic series, offering a specific specification with updated decals and parts not previously included in Hasegawa's earlier GSX-R750R release.
Dengeki Hobby Web
New Ghost in the Shell Anime Premieres on Prime Video
This is the first Ghost in the Shell anime to recast the iconic role of Motoko Kusanagi following the death of Atsuko Tanaka, with Maaya Sakamoto stepping in for a new generation of the franchise.
Anime News Network, AnimationXpress Anime
Mao Episode 14 Reveals Yurako Is Sana, Setting Up a Messy Romance
The revelation that Sana is alive and that Mao's love was unrequited introduces the kind of complicated romantic tension that defines Takahashi's work, finally giving the series' ambiguous relationships a concrete focus.
Anime News Network
Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell Non-Credit Videos Released, Soundtrack Dated
The release of clean opening and ending visuals and a soundtrack date gives viewers a clear look at the show's aesthetic and confirms the music lineup for the series early in its run.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Tanabata 2026 Brings Limited Illustrations From Sakamoto Days, My Happy Marriage, And More
The annual Tanabata illustration drop from official accounts is a seasonal marker that generates significant fan engagement and social media buzz across multiple franchises simultaneously.
Anime Anime
Rabipare!! Reveals Venue-Exclusive Goods for July 11 Mini Live
The announcement reinforces Love Box's model of frequent offline events as a differentiator in a market where most VTuber activity stays online.
PANORA
TheOASG Podcast Episode 247 Covers July's License Blitz and Anime Expo 2026
The episode provides a single-listener digest of the two-week license rush leading into and during Anime Expo 2026, cataloging over 40 new acquisitions across three major publishers.
TheOASG
The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne Debuts on Crunchyroll
The premiere introduces a fantasy political drama with a secret-identity twist, earning a positive early impression for its brotherly dynamic and humor.
Beneath the Tangles
Takara Tomy Reissues Back to the Future Transformers Gigawatt in 40th Anniversary Package
The reissue of a popular 2020 collaboration figure in a new anniversary package shows Takara Tomy extending the Back to the Future 40th anniversary line with a previously well-received design.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Takara Tomy Adds Eject & Amhorn and Blaster & Steeljaw to Transformers MPG Line
The MPG line expands its cassette bot roster with two new sets that connect to the previously released Soundwave figure, allowing collectors to recreate scenes from the original Transformers anime.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Takara Tomy Adds Starscream and Prowl to Transformers Studio Series
The MTMTE Collection line expands with two key characters from the 1986 animated film, offering updated designs for collectors.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Star Wars Insulated Lunch Tote Announced As Smart Magazine Supplement
The tote is a practical merchandise tie-in for the film Star Wars / The Mandalorian and Grogu, offered as a magazine supplement rather than a standalone retail item.
Inside
Vartique Launches Official AR Acrylic Stand for Vinland Saga
The product demonstrates a commercial use of WebAR for anime merchandise, bypassing the friction of dedicated apps by relying on browser-based recognition.
PANORA