ORANGE RANGE released the music video for their new song "1000%," created as a soccer anthem for DAZN. The video features 17 people, including former Japan manager Philippe Troussier, players Seiichiro Maki and Marcus Tulio Tanaka, former Hinatazaka46 member Yuka Kageyama, actor Kaito Sakurai, and VTuber Peanuts-kun. Filmed at Saitama Stadium 2002, the MV uses 3DCG for a Shibuya crossing scene.
The hip-hop magazine compilation 'BLUEPRINT THE RECORDS 001' will release on July 7, 2026, featuring Namatatsuma rapper BADSAIKUSH on the cover and a 20,000-character interview. The book reprints content from the magazine's first three issues, including interviews with Zeebra, SEEDA, and others.
Max Factory has begun accepting orders for the PLAMAX PX-20 VF-1J Super Fighter Valkyrie Max & Milia Galaxy Strongest Set, a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the VF-1J Fighter Valkyrie piloted by Maximilian Jenius and Milia Fallyna Jenius from Super Dimension Fortress Macross. The set includes the Super Pack, reaction missiles, seated pilot figures in extra-atmospheric suits, and a bonus decal folder for Good Smile Company orders. The kit is priced at 11,000 yen, with orders open until July 22 and shipping scheduled for December 2026.
Hibiki Uehara's manga Camouflage Couple, based on an original story by Miyabi Mutsuo, is being adapted into a live-action drama titled Will You Be My Spouse Again? ~Camouflage Couple~. It will air on Nippon TV from July 6, 2026, starring Eii Morisako and Koki Maeda as the married leads. The 12-episode series follows Aiko and Seiichi Sasajima through a marital crisis after infidelity, using vertical-scroll manga pacing and psychological depth.
Sega Fave displayed nine new prize items at the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, including Evangelion, Jujutsu Kaisen, Hatsune Miku, Monogatari, and Detective Conan figures. The prizes are scheduled for release from October to December 2026.
Square Enix announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that the Kingdom Hearts series will receive native Nintendo Switch 2 ports, releasing on October 8. The lineup includes KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind, as well as a collection bundling all three titles, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III]. The first title will also be available on the original Switch. Concurrent with the announcement, Square Enix discontinued sales of the cloud versions of these games on Switch as of June 9. Owners of the cloud versions can transfer their save data to the new native ports and purchase the corresponding downloadable versions at a discounted price. The cloud versions will remain playable until June 9, 2027, after which the service ends. The announcement also confirmed that the upcoming KINGDOM HEARTS IV will launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
DPVR, a VR headset developer and manufacturer, has launched the enterprise all-in-one VR headset "DPVR P1 Max" and begun sales of the AI smart glasses "DPVR G1" on Amazon.co.jp. The company plans to sequentially release multiple models of the G Series in the Japanese market. Since its founding in 2015, DPVR has provided all-in-one VR headsets, PC VR, business software systems, and device management solutions. According to a 2024 Counterpoint report, DPVR ranked third globally in the VR market with 67% year-on-year growth, and second in the Chinese VR market per IDC and Counterpoint reports. The G Series integrates AI conversation, photo/video capture, music playback, and Bluetooth calling into everyday eyewear, with SDKs available for business clients to develop proprietary functions. The P1 Max is specifically designed for enterprise use, though detailed specifications were not provided in the announcement.
Kotobuki Solution will release physical packages of Kemco RPG Selection Vol.8 for PS5 and Vol.15 for Switch on September 24, each containing four RPGs. The bundles are priced below the combined cost of the individual digital versions, with pre-orders starting today.
xAI released Grok Imagine 1.5 Preview on June 3, 2026, a video generation AI that turns a single image into a 720p, 15-second clip. It ranked second in the Video Arena with audio and first in the Design Arena's Image to Video category, beating Seedance 2.0 and Google's Veo 3.1 in benchmark comparisons.
Netflix and Toho have released the main trailer and key art for the eight-episode series "Gas Man," a reboot of Toho's 1960 special effects film "The First Gas Man." The series, directed by Shinzo Katayama and executive produced by Yeon Sang-ho, follows detectives Kenji Okamoto (Shun Oguri) and Kyoko Kono (Yu Aoi) as they pursue a killer who can turn his body into gas. The trailer shows the Gas Man, played by debut actor UTA, announcing a press conference where he will reveal his methods and next target. Suzu Hirose and Kento Hayashi play video streamer siblings, and Yutaka Takenouchi plays a former yakuza-turned-company president. Filming ran from September 2024 to April 2025 across about 120 locations, with location scouting covering over 1,000 sites. The production achieved the first full closure of Tokyo Station front for a Japanese film shoot after 18 months of negotiations. The series streams worldwide on Netflix from July 2.
THQ Nordic Japan announced on June 9 that the PlayStation 5 version of *Gothic 1 Remake* will be delayed in Japan to July 16, 2026. The company cited ongoing expression adjustments for the Japanese market as the reason, stating the changes are meant to ensure the game can be enjoyed without compromising its world view or gameplay experience. The PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S versions launched globally on June 6, and the game has seen strong early performance on Steam, reaching a peak of approximately 80,000 concurrent players and earning a 'Very Positive' user review rating. Developed by Alkimia Interactive, the title is a full remake of the 2001 open-world action RPG *Gothic*, originally created by Piranha Bytes. It retains the original's harsh, exploration-focused design while adding modernized combat, deeper quest lines, and Japanese text support for the first time. THQ Nordic also issued a statement shortly after launch acknowledging crash issues and controversial design elements like lockpicking, promising fixes and continued feedback integration. The PS5 version was originally listed for a June 11 release in Japan.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports that Wave is re-releasing the 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross in Fighter and Battroid modes, now as Multiplex specifications that let builders choose Hikaru, Max, or Milia's unit via included marking decals. The Fighter kit ships in late October 2026, the Battroid in late September 2026, each priced at 4,950 yen.
Behaviour Interactive has added Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th series as a playable killer in Dead by Daylight, launching June 17. The character, named Slasher, arrives through a collaboration with Jason Universe. The announcement marks the first Friday the 13th content in the game after years of licensing hurdles.
Taito displayed the first-ever Desktop Cute figures of Nishino Tsukasa and Toujou Aya in school uniform from the manga Ichigo 100% at the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo on May 20, 2026. The figures are part of Taito's new prize lineup releasing from October to December 2026. Other returning items include figures from To Love-Ru Darkness, My Dress-Up Darling, and Rascal Does Not Dream.
1047 Games announced during the PC Gaming Show 2026 that its new title 'EMPULSE' will begin early access on June 24, 2026. The game is a 6v6 team-based first-person shooter set in a futuristic city called Freehold. A trailer shown at the event highlighted fast movement mechanics including wall-running, grappling hooks, and the ability to board mechs. The early access launch will cover PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A playable demo will be available during Steam Next Fest starting June 15. The announcement was made on June 8 during the PC Gaming Show 2026 broadcast.
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have released Gothic 1 Remake, a full remake of the 2001 RPG, for PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X|S. The game updates the original with modern combat, deeper quests, and a living world, and includes Japanese language support.
Panache Digital Games showed a new trailer for '1666: Amsterdam' during Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6, and released a playable demo. The game is a third-person action-adventure set in 1666 Amsterdam. Players control Noah Brooklyn, a woman who hides her identity by day and uses magic to fight demons called Originals at night. The Originals blend in with the city's citizens, and players must identify and expose them. A black cat named Aaron, summoned from 1999, acts as a partner; players can switch between Noah and Aaron to use different abilities. The demo offers about 30 minutes of gameplay and is available now on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The full game is planned for early access release in late 2026. The project has a long history: it was originally developed at THQ Montreal, then moved to Ubisoft after THQ's bankruptcy, was frozen after Patrice Désilets was fired, and later returned to Désilets via a legal settlement. This re-reveal comes nearly 15 years after development began.
Paramount Skydance announced a new internal game studio, Paramount Games Studio, consolidating two existing studios and Paramount's IP. The first AAA title will be revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026. Amy Hennig moves from co-president of Skydance New Media to studio creative director. Skydance New Media continues work on Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and an untitled Star Wars game.
Bandai Spirits Hobby Division released the HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW on June 6, 2026. The kit uses a new W-series frame, includes two heat shotels with clear red-hot parts, and features a cape made from a new soft material that allows posing while worn. Price is 4,180 yen.
TROOOZE released the single-player FPS World War: D-Day 1944 on the Nintendo eShop on June 4, 2026, for 2,300 yen. The game depicts the Normandy landings and airborne operations of World War II, featuring multiple missions, historical cutscenes, and AI-controlled allied soldiers.
THQ Nordic announced that medieval city management sim The Guild - Europa 1410 will launch in early access on PC via Steam on July 16. A free demo arrives June 15 during Steam Next Fest. The early access version features four real cities, 11 professions, social climbing through eight status ranks, and planned multiplayer for up to 12 players.
Bandai Spirits Hobby Division has released new product images of the RG 1/48 AV-98Plus (Ingram Plus) plastic model kit from Mobile Police Patlabor EZY. The kit features an internal frame for wide articulation, metallic gloss injection on silver parts, a deployable chest searchlight, a stun stick that stores in the shield, and detailed cockpit hatches with a lift mechanism. The legs include a revolver cannon drawer gimmick and deployable spare ammunition. It is scheduled for release on June 6, 2026, priced at 6,050 yen.
Crunchyroll revealed a large slate of upcoming anime, including Goodbye, Lara, Firefly Wedding, Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, and more, with streaming dates starting July 5. The company also detailed its Anime Expo 2026 screening schedule, featuring early looks at multiple titles.
Prime 1 Studio has announced the Aloy Carja Shadow DX Bonus Version, a 1/3 scale statue from Horizon Forbidden West. Limited to 350 units and priced at 545,490 yen, it is the first 1/3 scale piece in the Real Elite Masterline series. Pre-orders are open now at the Prime 1 Studio official online store, with release scheduled between October 2027 and January 2028.
Snail Shell and Amiami announced development of 1/12 scale completed action figures of Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Shikinami, and Mari Illustrious Makinami in school uniform versions from the Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition series. Further details will be released sequentially.
Onkyo Corporation is taking pre-orders for fully wireless earphones CP-TWS01E featuring 13 newly recorded voice lines from VTuber Saint Leria, who also supervised the design. Pre-orders run June 4 to July 3, 2026, with shipment from late September to early October. The earphones support Qualcomm aptX Adaptive and include ANC, ambient mode, and game mode.
Aoshima announced a new 1/24 scale plastic model kit in its The☆Tuned Car series, reproducing the RASTY R-SPEC aero spec version of the 1991 Nissan Silvia PS13. The kit includes a front bumper spoiler, side steps, over fenders, GT wing, 18-inch aftermarket wheels, and sports muffler. It is scheduled for release in October 2026 at 3,410 yen.
The television anime adaptation of the light novel series I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand has added two new cast members. Miharu Hanai voices Charlotte, the older daughter of Erik, and Suzuna Kinoshita voices her younger sister Mary. The anime is set to premiere on July 6 after a delay from its original April date.
Tapioca announced a new lineup of Danganronpa 1-2 Reload merchandise on June 2, including cat-costume plushies, a cape-wearing plush series, a clear pouch based on the class trial, and a "Waiwai" series of badges and acrylic keyholders featuring characters chatting. The items are scheduled for release in mid-October 2026.
Experience announced that internal stock of the Nintendo Switch dungeon RPG Demon Kill Demon: Yomi 1984 has sold out due to additional orders. The game, released May 28, is also sold out at many Yodobashi Camera stores. A restock is expected in about 20 days. The game ranked second in the Nintendo Store's download rankings.
13AM Games announced Dungeon Lurker, a horror action roguelike for PC. The game features retro 32-bit visuals, over 30 dungeon floors, and a narrative about a protagonist exploring a deceased friend's belongings. A teaser trailer was released. The release date is undecided, and Japanese language support is not planned.
At the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo, Bandai Spirits' Banpresto brand displayed upcoming prize figures for release from October to December 2026. The lineup includes figures for Blue Archive, Ultraman Series, Baki, Witch Hat Atelier, Ranma 1/2, Dandadan, Naruto, Gintama, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
HOUND13 will release a free demo of the premium open-world RPG DragonSword: Awakening on Steam from June 5 to June 24. The demo covers Chapter 1 of eight, features 9 of 19 playable heroes, and offers about 1-2 hours of play. It was originally planned as an early media build but is now public. Save data does not carry over to the full game.
Redmagic announced the gaming smartphone 'REDMAGIC 11S Pro' for Japan, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version chip, a water-and-air cooling system called AquaCore, a 7,500mAh battery, and IPX8 waterproofing. Pre-orders begin June 9 on the official website, with early bird coupons available from June 2.
Bandai Spirits Hobby Division released 10 new product images of the HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW kit from Gundam W: Endless Waltz. The kit uses a new W-series frame, includes two heat shotels with red-hot clear parts, and an anti-beam coating cloak made of a new soft material. It releases June 6, 2026 for 4,180 yen.
Team17 and Expression Games announced the open beta test for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam will end on June 2 at 1:00 AM on Steam. A live commentary gameplay video showing squad coordination and asymmetric combat has been released. The full game launches June 19 with six maps and six modes.
The weekly roundup column "This Week's Motivation" from 4Gamer.net highlights three major releases hitting Japanese stores and digital storefronts between June 1 and June 7, 2026. Leading the slate is the full remake of the 2001 dark fantasy RPG "Gothic 1 Remake," rebuilt with modern technology and launching on June 6 for Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store at 6,490 yen. Players take on the role of a life-sentenced prisoner surviving in a sealed mining valley, with three factions offering different abilities and playstyles. On June 4, Artdink releases "A-Train 9 Evolution" for Nintendo Switch 2 at 12,980 yen. This is a reconstruction of the railway simulation "A-Train 9" with refreshed UI and graphics, including 343 real vehicles from 49 railway companies and support for Joy-Con 2 and USB mouse operation. A demo version covering the tutorial map is available on the eShop. Also on June 4, "Kunio-kun's Nekketsu Journey to the West: Tenjiku Riot Arc" launches at 2,970 yen on Steam, PlayStation Store, and My Nintendo Store. The game commemorates the 40th anniversary of the "Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun" series and is the franchise's first roguelite action game, set in a "Journey to the West" theme with procedurally generated paths and items.
A review from Japan Powered examines the first season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, finding that despite its harem rom-com trappings, the series delivers character development and a protagonist who avoids the usual blank-slate trope. The reviewer notes that the show satirizes character tropes while giving each girlfriend a backstory that adds depth, though some jokes wear thin by the end.
Manga artist Uoto, known for "Chi: On the Movements of the Earth," and director Kenji Iwaisawa, acclaimed for "On-Gaku," have teamed up for a theatrical adaptation of Uoto's debut manga "Hyakuemu" (also known as "100 Meters"). The film, released in September 2025 to coincide with the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, follows the stories of 100-meter sprinters, exploring their obsessive dedication to a sport where years of preparation can be undone in fractions of a second. Iwaisawa, who had been a fan of Uoto's work before being approached by producer Yusuke Terada in July 2021, adapted the five-volume manga into a 100-minute film. The production was notable for its unconventional approach: Iwaisawa turned his personal company Rock'n Roll Mountain into a full animation studio after failing to find a traditional pipeline that fit his methods. The film blends rotoscoping, 3D models, and freehand animation, and features a celebrated 3-minute 40-second uninterrupted tracking shot of pre-race preparations that took a year to animate. Character designer Keisuke Kojima played a central role in the production.
Game Spark published its weekly roundup of new game releases for the week of June 1 to June 6, 2026. The list covers releases across Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with separate schedules for Japan and North America. Major titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, launching June 3 on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; Gothic 1 Remake, arriving June 6 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; The 7th Guest Remake, out June 4 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; and eFootball Kick-Off!, also releasing June 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable releases include House Flipper Remastered Collection, River City Saga: Journey to the West, TETRIS THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-, and multiple smaller indie titles. The roundup also lists several games launching across multiple platforms on the same day, such as the Kunio-kun title River City Saga: Journey to the West and the villain-reincarnation game Villain Reincarnation.
DELTA ESPORTS player LBworks has secured a spot in the Grand Finals of the Fortnite world championship FNCS Major 1 Summit, held in Düsseldorf, Germany. On May 29, 2026, Day 1 of the Upper Bracket saw 50 teams from around the world compete across six matches. LBworks finished 12th overall, earning one of the 25 Grand Finals slots without needing to go through the Lower Bracket. The Grand Finals will take place on June 1, 2026, with 50 teams total from both brackets. The tournament has a total prize pool of $1.3 million, with $250,000 going to the winner. DELTA ESPORTS operates under the motto "FROM JAPAN TO THE WORLD" and focuses on competitive play, youth development, and educational partnerships. Team representative Kaito Funabiki praised LBworks for the achievement and said the team will continue to fight in the finals.
CloverWorks and A-1 Pictures announced on November 4, 2025, that they will open a new animation studio called FLINT BASE in April 2026. The studio is a joint venture between the two Aniplex subsidiaries, backed by the Sony Group. FLINT BASE is described as a new challenge in animation production, focused on drawing and animator work. The companies stated that the studio aims to serve as an entry point for students aspiring to become animators. They noted that even with ongoing digital innovation, animation still requires the work of many animators. Both CloverWorks and A-1 Pictures will maintain their existing in-house animation teams and training systems, which will continue as the core of each studio. FLINT BASE will operate as a separate entity. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of a recruitment drive for new graduates in 2026, specifically for the role of animator at FLINT BASE. Applications are open until November 28, 2025. The official FLINT BASE website provides further details.
The original anime "Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe" has released a set of character trailers. The promos focus on the acrobat twins Aoi and Akane Yura, illusionist Imari Ogano, acrobat Isuzu Ikazuchi, flyer Oka Kawasumi, and protagonist Mizuka Tsurumaki. The series is set in 1950s Japan, during the economic boom, when circus troupes travel the country competing for a spot in the "Circus Collection" festival. The story follows Mizuka, a circus prodigy who joins the financially struggling Himawari Circus, led by ringmaster Maria. Kanta Kamei, director of the "Saekano" series, is directing the anime. Takeshi Kikuchi is the series composer and scriptwriter, and Kurehito Misaki is the original character designer. The animation is produced by A-1 Pictures and its Psyde Kick Studio label. The cast includes Tomoka Noda as Mizuka, Rie Kugimiya as Maria, and Shiori Kurosaki as Oka Kawasumi. The anime was announced in July 2025 and is set to premiere in July 2026.
Bandai Spirits announced the DX Chogokin SDF-1 Macross, the first 45th anniversary product for Super Dimension Fortress Macross. The 1/2000 scale figure measures about 650 mm, transforms without replacement parts, and includes light-up gimmicks. Pre-orders open June 1 for a November 2026 release at 99,000 yen.
Bandai Spirits released the first installment of Ichiban Kuji commemorating Pokemon's 30th anniversary on May 30. The lottery features items themed around the starter Pokemon from the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, with a 50 cm Pikachu plush as the last prize. Each play costs 750 yen.
Bandai Spirits will release the HG 1/144 Messer M01 Type (GauMan Unit) on May 30, 2026. The kit is based on the mass-produced mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash - Kirke's Witch. It includes new mold parts, a gray left shoulder for GauMan's unit, and a stress-free skirt structure. Armaments include beam sabers, a long beam rifle, spike shoulder armor, and a small shield. Price is 3,740 yen.
Sukeban Games revealed a new trailer for .45 Parabellum Bloodhound at INDIE Live Expo in April and announced a summer release window. In an interview with Game Spark, developer Christopher Ortiz discussed the game's development history, its small team, the protagonist's background, and the choice of low-poly graphics.
Koei Tecmo Games released an update for Winning Post 10 2026 on May 29, adding a Breeding Simulation function that lets players check breeding results year-round, relaxing conditions for promotion to founder lineage, and adding dramatic camera patterns to regular races. The update also includes reproduction gear for historical horses from late 2025 to 2026 and rotation adjustments for DLC overseas horses.
Ask Corporation opened preorders on May 29 for the NieR 15th Anniv. Gaming Chair, a Seki Furniture collaboration model inspired by Kainé from NieR Replicant. The chair features Emil and Lunar Tear embroidery, a 175-degree recline, and 4D armrests. Preorders run through June 14, with shipments starting in early September 2026 at an estimated price of 70,000 yen.
Toys Cabin will release Fate/stay night 1/12 Heroic Spirit Armament Record Vol.1 in September. The set reproduces four weapons from the series, including Excalibur and Gae Bolg, at 1/12 scale. Each weapon comes with a pedestal. The price is 500 yen per play.