Tamiya announced the 1/10 RC Clod Buster (2026), an electric RC car assembly kit scheduled for release on September 19, 2026. The monster truck features a twin-motor full-time 4WD drivetrain, 165 mm diameter tires, a resin body with plated grille and supercharger parts, and opposite-phase 4-wheel steering. It is priced at 46,200 yen and requires a radio, receiver, servo, batteries, and charger separately.
The Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love anime franchise opened a 15th anniversary site on July 31, 2026. The celebration includes free limited-time streaming of all four TV series on YouTube, encore screenings of three theatrical films, a ST☆RISH cast live in January 2027, the new single PRISM FOREVER! on October 21, and a pop-up store.
The anime adaptation of Ezogingitune and DeeCHA's I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand light novel series has cast Naoto Kobayashi as Garuvu, a sacred wolf beast. The character debuted in the anime's sixth episode on Monday. The series premiered in July on multiple Japanese platforms and Crunchyroll.
BATTLE LAB announced the incremental game '10 Million Pixels' for PC via Steam, with the store page now public. Players mine over 10 million pixels using bouncing balls, gather resources to launch new balls, and hunt for a single hidden 'Golden Pixel.' Seven ball types and randomly generated environments are planned. Japanese language support is included.
Anime News Network reviews episode 30 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3, focusing on the introduction of Momi Momiji, a middle-schooler with a massage obsession. The review notes her courtship is the least dramatic yet, with minimal development, and highlights the show's pattern of problematic girlfriend introductions.
Sorachine Harmony's Ryukyu Wakon wedding brand is co-producing a special drama with Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting. The drama, '100 Years Later, Here Again.', airs August 25, 2026, on QAB. It follows a bride anxious about vowing eternal love, set against traditional Okinawan weddings and filmed at Naminoue Shrine.
Premium Bandai will take made-to-order sales for the MG 1/100 Gundam Heavyarms Custom EW from July 31 at 11 a.m. to August 7 at 5:59 p.m. The kit placed second in the 2026 Premium Bandai Gunpla General Election and was chosen for reproduction. Shipment is planned for June 2027.
MegaHouse announced a new assembly figure series called KAITANICS, combining disassembly puzzle and structure. The first entry is the Honda Super Cub 110, a motorcycle that can be repeatedly taken apart and reassembled. It releases in December 2026 in four color variations at hobby shops and online retailers nationwide.
Sony announced the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS (SEL100400) E-mount full-frame super-telephoto zoom lens for α series cameras. Weighing about 654g, it is lighter than Sony's existing 100-400mm lens. The estimated price is around 140,000 yen. Release is September 4, with pre-orders from August 18.
Ryuusei Yokohama will star in the TBS Friday drama slot LOST10 for the October 2026 season. It is his first commercial broadcast drama since the 2025 NHK Taiga drama Berabou, and his first solo lead role in a prime-time drama series. The original suspense story reunites him with screenwriter Satoko Okudera, director Ayuko Tsukahara, and producer Junko Arai.
Automaton's 92nd weekly roundup highlights seven game articles, led by the surprise Steam release of Mahjong Soul for domestic users with data transfer support. The list also covers the announced horror comedy 100-yen Exorcist, the open-world racing game Wreckreation 2, and the new Langrisser title Sword of the Sea, among others.
Episode 29 introduces Yasashiki Yamane, a tall girl whose gardening hobby and love of nature already helped her accept her height before she meets Rentaro. The review frames that as a shift from the last few girlfriends, who specifically operated around Rentaro being the one to help them accept themselves. The Vice Principal returns to bring out Yasashiki's fear of fire, and the episode has the show use the term polyamory.
SCRAP Co., Ltd. and Welks Studio released 'Yuru Yuru Seihaishin suru Oshi wa 100-man-kai Shinu' (The VTuber I Support Who Streams Casually Dies a Million Times) on Steam on August 5 at 16:00. The mystery visual novel tasks players with saving Arai Aranya, a clumsy raccoon VTuber and childhood friend of the protagonist, who repeatedly dies during her live streams. Players rewind the stream's seek bar to create a time loop, investigate the cause of each death, and send comments to alter Aranya's actions and guide her to safety. The game includes puzzle-solving battles between streamers, where Aranya can also die. The estimated playtime is 3 to 4 hours. The regular price is 3,500 yen, with a launch sale at 3,150 yen until August 18. The release was originally scheduled for July 29 but was postponed following the July 28 earthquake, as the game contains scenes depicting death from earthquakes and explosions. The Steam store page now includes a notice about these depictions.
Prime Video has announced its August 2026 streaming lineup, adding a slate of Japanese films, dramas, anime, and originals. The second theatrical film in the TOKYO MER series, "Theatrical Version TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room - Nankai Mission," will stream exclusively starting August 12. The film, which surpassed 5.29 billion yen at the box office, follows the emergency medical team as they respond to a volcanic eruption and attempt to save 79 people stranded on an island. Directed by Aya Matsuki and written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa, it stars Ryohei Suzuki alongside Kento Kaku, Yuriko Ishida, and new cast members including Yosuke Eguchi and Mahiro Takasugi. Also arriving is Yoji Yamada's "TOKYO Taxi," his 91st film, starring Chieko Baisho and Takuya Kimura, streaming exclusively from August 10. The anime film "Assassination Classroom: Everyone's Time" debuts August 7, marking the 10th anniversary project's third installment. Prime Original "Mystery Arena" premieres August 14, and the second season of "Tomodachi 100-nin Yoberu kana?" arrives August 28. The third TOKYO MER film, "CAPITAL CRISIS," releases in theaters nationwide on August 21.
Episode 28 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 3 introduces Kuori Tina, a hard-driving idol tutor who tries to whip the Rentaro Family into a performance group. The episode uses the premise to contrast the mechanics of idol anime with the harem genre's emphasis on accepting each girlfriend as she is, ultimately showing why the family's chaotic chemistry resists idol-style polish.
1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate and EMPULSE, has conducted a third round of layoffs within a year, according to multiple LinkedIn posts from former employees. The studio previously laid off staff in June and July 2025. The number of affected employees in the latest round is unknown.
The television anime adaptation of Ezogingitune and DeeCHA's light novel series has cast Chō as Gerberga, a chicken worshipped as divine by Luccira's family. The character debuted in the anime's third episode on Monday.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 episode 27 introduces the character Naddy-sensei (Yamato Nadeshiko), voiced by Ayana Taketatsu. The reviewer praises the episode's humor and Taketatsu's vocal performance, noting that the English dub by Maganda Marie also delivers the jokes effectively. The episode follows a temporal trick from the season premiere that gave viewers an early glimpse of the character.
Crunchyroll will begin streaming English dubs for three anime sequels on Sunday: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, the third season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, and the second season of You and I Are Polar Opposites. The service announced the full English dub casts and production staff for each season.
Bandai Spirits released the interim results for the Premium Bandai Gunpla General Election 2026 on July 15. The MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam (Task Force α Ver.) took first place, followed by the MG 1/100 Gundam Heavy Arms Custom EW and MG 1/100 ν Gundam HWS Ver.Ka. The top kit also won last year's election and saw a re-release pre-order on the same day that sold out immediately. Voting continues until July 23, with final results on July 30.
Premium Bandai will start accepting re-release reservations for two MG 1/100 Gunpla kits on July 17: the Stark Jegan and the Jegan D-Type. The Stark Jegan is priced at 7,920 yen and ships in November 2026, while the Jegan D-Type costs 5,170 yen and ships in December. Production quantities are limited, and orders may close once the allocated number is reached.
Dengeki Hobby Web highlighted Shueisha Kindle manga releasing on July 17, 2026. The roundup includes One Punch Man Vol. 37, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Vol. 26, Junket Bank Vol. 22, and additional titles such as Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. Vol. 11, Mokkori Hanbei 13, Diamond no Kōzai 10, and Shadow House 22.
Premium Bandai has opened orders for a re-release of the RE/100 1/100 Zaku II Kai Gunpla from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket. The kit, priced at 4,290 yen (tax included), is available starting July 16, 2026. It includes the standard head plus two additional head parts: a Commander Type and a Fritz Helm. Armaments consist of an MMP-80 machine gun, a heat hawk, and hand grenades. The model features an expanded range of motion, with a chest armor section that can be pulled diagonally forward and a cockpit block that slides forward to reduce interference when the torso bends. Weapon attachment racks on the suit are reproduced in their deployed state. The kit is manufactured by BANDAI SPIRITS and uses PS and TPE materials. The product page notes that photos show a painted prototype and the final product may differ. This re-release makes the kit available again through Premium Bandai's online store.
Bandai Spirits released the interim results for the Pre-Ban Gunpla General Election 2026, with the MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam (Task Force α Ver.) taking first place for the second consecutive year. The kit was re-released on Premium Bandai the same day and sold out instantly. Voting runs until July 23, with final results on July 30.
Fujimi Model announced the 1/150 Train-NEXT Series, a new N scale plastic kit line with snap-fit assembly requiring no glue or paint. The first two releases are 2-car sets of the Enoden 1000 Series and Enoden 1100 Series, each using pre-colored molded parts and stickers for color separation. Bonus parts and compatibility with TOMYTEC railway model parts are included. Both kits are priced at 4,400 yen and release on October 28, 2026.
All 16 volumes of ONE's Mob Psycho 100 are available on Kindle for 100 yen each, totaling 1,600 yen, as part of a limited-time sale. The series follows middle school psychic Shigeo Kageyama as he navigates ordinary youth while dealing with supernatural threats.
A new original anime short for Mob Psycho 100 was released on July 12, 2026, to celebrate the franchise's 10th anniversary. The short debuted at the "Mob Psycho 100 Anime 10th Anniversary Event: Reunion" held at Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Kawaguchi City, Saitama. It is now streaming online with English subtitles. The story is set at the Spirits and Such Consultation Office and features Reigen Arataka, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama, Dimple, and Tome Kurata. Yuzuru Tachikawa directed, wrote, storyboarded, and served as technical director for the short. Yoshimichi Kameda, the original anime's character designer, worked as animation director and also drew a commemorative illustration. Kameda noted that nearly all of the original production team reunited to produce the short. The first season of the Mob Psycho 100 anime premiered in July 2016, and the franchise has been marking its 10th anniversary throughout the year, starting with projects on Mob's birthday, May 12. The series is based on the manga by ONE and was produced by Studio Bones.
THQ Nordic and Ashborne Games have postponed the early access release of medieval city management sim The Guild - Europa 1410 from July 16 to September 2026. The delay allows the team to incorporate demo feedback and bundle content originally planned for the September update, including a new tutorial city, UI improvements, and multi-language support. The roadmap remains unchanged.
Sony announced the RX10 V, the first update to its 1-inch superzoom compact in nine years. The camera adds a BIONZ XR processor and AI unit for improved autofocus, 4K 120p video, a 30fps burst rate, and a larger EVF, while keeping the same 20MP sensor and 25x optical zoom lens. It will ship July 31 at around 360,000 yen.
SCRAP and Werks Studio announced the PC release of Yuruyuru Namahai Shin Suru Oshi Wa 100-Man-Kai Shinu, a real escape game where players time-leap to save a clumsy VTuber from repeated deaths. The game launches on Steam on July 29, 2026, at 3,500 yen for the download version and 4,000 yen for the package edition with exclusive stickers. A 10% launch discount runs from July 29 to August 11.
Premium Bandai opened pre-orders on July 7, 2026, for the second production batch of two RE/100 scale Gunpla kits from the 1991 film Mobile Suit Gundam F91. The kits are the Den'an Zon and the Vigna Ghina, both mass-production mobile suits of the Crossbone Vanguard. The Den'an Zon, a close-combat suit, is priced at 3,300 yen and ships in October 2026. Its kit includes a shot lancer, four shield effects, and two beam sabers. The Vigna Ghina, priced at 4,290 yen and shipping in December 2026, comes with a beam rifle, beam shield, beam launcher, and two beam sabers. The Vigna Ghina is designed to line up with the MG 1/100 Gundam F91 Ver.2.0. Both kits are manufactured by BANDAI SPIRITS and are 1/100 scale plastic models. The Den'an Zon is a Premium Bandai exclusive, while the Vigna Ghina is also available at general retail. Pre-orders are limited to production preparation quantities and may close once reached.
Beneath the Tangles' Reader's Corner column for July 7, 2026, reviews seven new manga volumes, including Dandadan Vol. 19, Hima-Ten Vol. 1, and Victoria of Many Faces Vol. 3. The column highlights new series debuts and ongoing story developments.
In a 4Gamer interview after his April 2026 Kemono Michi 10-first match against MenaRD, Daigo Umehara said he had been considering retirement due to waning motivation. The preparation and the match itself showed him he still has drive and ability. He called the experience a turning point and said he is now more motivated, though he acknowledges the feeling may fade without effort.
The first episode of I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand follows S-rank mage Luck as he emerges from a decade-long battle against the Demon King, only to find the world has moved on without him. The Anime Feminist review calls the premiere engaging, praising its depiction of a veteran hero forced to start over as an F-rank adventurer.
Chinese manufacturer HEMOXIAN announced a new plastic kit series called RUSTED BRIER. The first release, Lande Koskinen & RTP-10A Fengren High-Speed Variable Fighter, is a large set combining a 1/12 scale beautiful girl figure and a transformable mecha. It is scheduled for October 2026 at 9,680 yen, distributed by Kotobukiya.
The third season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has announced two new cast members. Hana Tamegai will voice Yamame Yasashiki, an overly kind gardening club member, and Aoi Koga will play Momiji Momi, a third-year middle school student. The season premiered on July 5 on Tokyo MX.
Automaton's 89th weekly game article roundup highlights seven notable titles, including the cyberpunk life sim Nivalis Nights (September 30), the visual novel Sister, Others, Paranoia from the Needy Girl Overdose team (August 15), and the adult anomaly-hunting game Train No. 45, which has seen a sudden sales surge.
THQ Nordic and Ashborne Games released a developer diary for the medieval city management sim The Guild - Europa 1410, detailing production chains, logistics, and economic risks. Players can pursue artisan or merchant professions, process raw materials into finished goods, and even keep bees for steady income. Bandit attacks threaten supply routes, and market prices shift with player actions and world events. The game enters early access on Steam on July 16, 2026.
On July 1, developer AlleyInn opened the Steam store page for 100-yen Exorcist, a survival horror comedy about a part-time job cleaning evil spirits from a school. Players can investigate for hints or throw meager supplies like glue sticks and scissors at spirits, which raises an Evil Spirit Anger Meter. The game is set for a 2026 PC release.
Bandai Spirits is re-releasing the Soul of Chogokin GX-105 Mazinger Z Kakumei Shinka figure, originally released in 2022 for the 50th anniversary of the Mazinger Z TV broadcast. Pre-orders open July 1, 2026, with a December 2026 release date. The figure features a new sculpt and redesigned joints for improved posing.
Tamiya is re-releasing the 1/10 RC NISSAN R91CP electric RC car assembly kit, a model of the 1991 JSPC champion machine. The kit features a polycarbonate body, driver figure, cockpit parts, and a direct drive 2WD chassis. It is scheduled for release on August 22, 2026, for 24,200 yen.
Avatar fashion brand YOYOGI MORI will release the VRChat-compatible avatar CZR100_TARMAC ASSAULT on June 25, 2026. The model is based on the original doujin series Shoujo Hatsudouki MOTORD CYBORG RUNNER by illustrator AF_KURO, depicting a high-speed cyborg racer with a 100cc two-stroke engine and a chromoly steel truss frame.
The official website for the third season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Love You began streaming the main promotional video on Saturday, June 27. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Daisuki♡Zutto Eien ni♡" performed by the Rentaro Family. It also previews the voices for three new characters: Yamame Yasashiki, Momiji Momi, and Kishika Torotoro. Their voice actors will be announced when the season starts airing. The season is set to premiere on Tokyo MX on July 5 at 10:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. EDT), and will also air on Sun TV and BS11. Hikaru Sato returns to direct at Bibury Animation Studio, with Takashi Aoshima handling series scripts, Akane Yano designing characters, and Shūhei Mutsuki, Shunsuke Takizawa, and eba composing music at Lantis. Three cast members will appear at the anime's first overseas panel at Anime NYC 2026 on August 22. Crunchyroll streams the series.
Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun, and Yoo In-na reunite for a travel program marking the 10th anniversary of the Korean drama 'Goblin.' The special streams on U-NEXT starting July 4, with episodes airing over four days. The cast visits Gangneung, a key filming location, and shares moments of banter and emotion.
The main visual for the first cour of the TV anime "Ao Ashi Season 2" was released on June 26, 2026. The opening theme will be performed by the band 10-FEET, and the ending theme by singer Higuchi Ai. The visual centers on protagonist Aoi Ashito, surrounded by eight members of the Tokyo City Esperion Youth A team: Nagisa Akutsu, Haruhisa Kuribayashi, Yuma Motoki, Taira Nakamura, Yoichi Kirigi, Eita Takasugi, and Enshin Akiyama. Handwritten comments from three voice actors were also published. Kosuke Ōsuzu, who voices Ashito, wrote "Soccer at a more 'professional' level!!" Shunsuke Takeuchi (Nagisa Akutsu) wrote "Check out the cool buzz cut!!" and Yūichirō Umehara (Haruhisa Kuribayashi) wrote "Anguish." The second season adapts the arc following Ashito's promotion to the A team. The original manga by Yūgo Kobayashi ran in Weekly Big Comic Spirits from 2015 to 2025 and has sold over 25 million copies. The first season aired from April to September 2022. The first cour of season two is scheduled to premiere on NHK E-TV on October 4, 2026, airing Sundays at 17:00. Animation production is handled by TMS Entertainment, with Kazuki Yokoyama directing.
Bandai Spirits has released a 1/1000 scale plastic model of the Arizona-class space battleship Arizona from the anime "Yamato yo Towa ni REBEL3199." The kit went on sale June 26, 2026, at a price of 13,200 yen. The model uses an entirely new mold to reproduce the hull shape, with fine detailing and molding. The main guns and secondary guns have movable barrels. Included effect parts recreate the positron shockwave of the main gun firing. An angle-adjustable display base allows for flight scene reproduction. The kit comes with water-slide decals for various markings and a foil sticker for the hull name on the base. It also supports a separately sold LED unit to light up the bow, bridge, and engine sections. The Arizona is described in the series as the key to a large-scale rebellion operation against the Dezarium. The model is a display piece, not a snap-fit assembly kit, and is aimed at collectors of the Yamato franchise.
The television anime adaptation of Ezogingitune and DeeCHA's light novel series I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand has received a new promotional video that confirms its premiere date and theme songs. The anime will debut on Amazon Prime Video on July 3, followed by a wider release on ABEMA, d Anime Store, and television channels including Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, TV Aichi, and BS11 on July 6, with an AT-X debut on July 9. The opening theme song "Soredemo Donten o Koeteyuku" is performed by rock band sajou no hana, while the ending theme song "Ari Kitari na Nichijō to Kōun na Hibi e" (also referred to as "Lucky in the Ordinary") is performed by rock-idol girl group MEISHOHIKOKAI. The anime is directed by Hiroyuki Kanbe at studio Gekkō, with series scripts by Mitsutaka Hirota and character designs by Majiro. The cast includes Gakuto Kajiwara as protagonist Luck, alongside Toshiyuki Morikawa, Tsuyoshi Koyama, Yui Ishikawa, and others. The premiere was originally scheduled for April but was delayed to July to improve the final product. The novel and manga series combined have over 4.45 million copies in circulation.
The main PV for the TV anime adaptation of "Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita." has been released. The series premieres on TOKYO MX and other stations on July 6, with Prime Video streaming three days ahead. The opening theme is sajou no hana's "Soredemo Uten wo Koete Yuku" and the ending theme is Name Undisclosed's "Arigatari na Nichijou to Koun na Hibi e."
The main promotional video for the TV anime adaptation of Here I Leave You, Go Ahead, and 10 Years Later, I've Become a Legend. has been released ahead of its July 6, 2026 premiere. The video previews the opening theme by sajou no hana and the ending theme by the unnamed artist. Broadcast details and streaming plans were also announced.
THQ Nordic released a free demo of the medieval city management simulation 'The Guild - Europa 1410' on Steam on June 16. The demo is also part of Steam Next Fest. Set in the medieval European city of Kuttenberg, players lead a family and expand influence through business, politics, and crime. The demo lets players choose one of three professions: Blacksmith, Innkeeper, or Alchemist. It spans 17 turns with an estimated playtime of two to four hours. The demo currently supports English only. Additional languages and multiplayer for up to 12 players are planned for the Early Access period. Steam Early Access is scheduled to begin on July 16. The game is a return to the series' roots, inspired by the original 'Europa 1400: The Guild.' Players can engage in trade, theft, politics, and family succession across generations. The city's appearance and districts change based on player actions.