Nonono Otono's shift from Universal Music to Million RECORDS signals MiliPro's push to centralize its music operations under its own label rather than relying on a major distributor.
The lawsuit pits two former partners-Apple and OpenAI-against each other in a legal battle over hardware talent and intellectual property, as OpenAI develops its own AI devices.
The event marks Hatena's first live audience appearance and highlights the crossover between quiz culture, VTubing, and manga adaptation promotion.
The expansion to 29 stores, double the prior event, signals that VketReal is growing its real-world footprint beyond the virtual venue into a town-wide experience.
The stream marks Kanae's first solo live since 2023 and his first full album release, with a guest lineup that draws on deep connections within the Nijisanji roster.
The set marks the first release of the 78th Generation Musha Gundam and Stealth Gundam Aerial as premium coated DX figures, giving collectors a metallic-finish option for two characters from the Musha World arc.
The new plushie series extends the Chiikawa merchandise line with oversized, display-friendly versions of two popular character faces.
The figure extends Sega's Luminasta brand into the Baki Hanma line, capitalizing on the anime's recent Netflix release.
The set marks the first capsule-torso gashapon focused solely on Japanese MLB players, packaging six current stars into a single collectible line.
The roundup showcases a diverse set of indie games, with Precinct IX standing out as a cyberpunk police management RPG combining station management, turn-based battles, and character-driven stories.
The article tracks three Chinese-developed games that are generating significant domestic buzz and may soon compete with or complement the Japanese market's existing open-world and RPG offerings.
The reprint brings back a figure whose design was directly supervised by the manga's creator, Take Sensei, offering a second chance for collectors who missed the initial run.
The spin-off reaches its climax, with the main series' Nemu appearing and the identity of Lord Thirteen revealed, while the audio commentary offers behind-the-scenes insight from the regular cast.
The DLC arrives on Ultraman Day during the franchise's 60th anniversary year, and the developer's candid breakdown of the technical hurdles offers rare insight into how tokusatsu-inspired movesets are adapted for a 4-player arena brawler.
The piece confirms that a decade-old novelty track still holds the crown for Japanese meme songs, with no newer challenger having unseated it.
The casting fills in the backstory of Drum, a fan-favorite character from the original series, ahead of the main show's second season.
The official return of removed systems like Rune Pages and Revive marks Riot's first structured effort to let players revisit past versions of League of Legends, with community voting shaping what comes next.
The reunion marks the 40th anniversary of the third Sukeban Deka series and shows the Kazama sisters' continued bond, with the actresses publicly revisiting the production's harsh conditions and their own inexperience.
The victory marks the first time a Japanese player roster has won an Apex Legends world championship, a milestone that had eluded the region since the game's competitive scene began.
After nearly a decade of development and multiple script iterations, the Naruto live-action film has moved into active casting, the clearest sign yet that the project is progressing toward production.
The second season confirms the live-action adaptation's strong performance, following a first season that reportedly accumulated over 130 million social media views.
This is the first time Naniwa Danshi has provided a theme song for a film starring Michieda, tying the group's music directly to his leading role.
Sakaguchi's return to acting after illness and his deep immersion into the complex Kanki role highlight a personal and professional milestone for the actor, linking his early breakthrough to a major franchise installment.
The adaptation's directive from the original creators to prioritize filmic quality over fidelity signals a pragmatic approach to live-action manga adaptations, a category that has historically struggled with fan expectations.