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5h ago
The Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store are running summer sales through July 15, offering deep discounts on several critically acclaimed titles. Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT is available for 3,649 yen on PS5 and PS4, a 58% discount, with a standalone PS4 version priced at 2,504 yen. The NieR Bundle, which includes NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., is 60% off at 4,840 yen, down from 12,100 yen. Triangle Strategy, the HD-2D simulation RPG from Square Enix and Artdink, is discounted to 3,072 yen on both Switch and PS5, also 60% off. The articles also mention 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim in their headlines, though no specific sale details are provided in the body text. The sales are timed to coincide with summer vacation periods in Japan, when players have more time for lengthy single-player experiences.
15h ago
Preorders for DeAgostini's Toho Monster Collection Special Edition Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 are now available on Amazon.co.jp. Each set includes four 1/700 scale PVC figures, a special magazine, seven posters, and an assembly guide. Vol. 2 is priced at 19,800 yen and Vol. 3 at 29,600 yen, with both scheduled for release on August 31, 2026. The figures are produced in cooperation with BANDAI SPIRITS.
1d ago
The horror experience exhibition '1999 Exhibition: Memories of That Nonexistent Day' will be held in Osaka from July 11 to September 27. It is a touring version of the 2025 Tokyo exhibition that attracted 100,000 visitors. The exhibition is the first project from creative unit Bermuda 3, which includes SIREN scenario writer Naoko Sato, novelist Sujikin, and film director Masaki Nishiyama. Last Wonder is co-organizing.
1d ago
The TV anime adaptation of Thunder 3 began airing on July 8, 2026, on Fuji TV's +Ultra. The first episode features a shocking twist as the protagonists enter a multiverse. Non-credit opening and ending videos have been released. The episode faithfully adapts the manga's first chapter with added arrangements. Celebrity fans including Hanako Okabe Dai and Shinku Jessica Gaku praised the adaptation.
1d ago
The novel adaptation of Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film topped Oricon's monthly light novel ranking for June 2026, selling 15,049 copies. The film's limited theatrical run ended on June 18, and Netflix began streaming it in January. Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 4 dropped to #2, and Ryohgo Narita's DON'T BLEACH MY FIST debuted at #3.
2d ago
The pop-up shop for the TV anime '3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei' opens at Shibuya MODI from July 10 to July 20. The 'Free Research' theme features new illustrations of all seven main characters with magnifying glasses and notebooks. Merchandise includes trading can badges, acrylic stands, clear files, and more. Purchase bonuses include random photo cards for every 2,000 yen spent.
2d ago
In conjunction with Amazon Prime Day, the Kindle edition of Golgo 13 is on sale. Volumes 1 through 130 are priced at 58 yen each, down from the regular 576 yen for later volumes. The series, by Takao Saito, currently runs to 221 volumes. The sale applies to the first 130 volumes, making the entire set available for 7,540 yen.
2d ago
Universal Pictures will release the erotic spin-off 'Soulm8te' digitally on August 1, after canceling its theatrical release. The film was originally scheduled for January 2026 but was dropped following the box office failure of 'M3GAN 2.0', which earned $39 million worldwide against a doubled budget. Lily Sullivan stars as the android Sara, with Kate Dolan directing.
2d ago
The Thunder 3 anime released a main promotional video and visual on Thursday, revealing seven new cast members for the rebellion faction. The video also features the opening theme song 'Thunderbolt' by Yuri. The anime premiered on Fuji TV's +Ultra block on July 8 and is streaming worldwide on Netflix. The manga by Yuki Ikeda ended on June 5.
3d ago
Nintendo added five titles to its Game Boy Advance Nintendo Classics and Game Boy Nintendo Classics libraries on July 8, 2026. The Game Boy Advance Nintendo Classics, available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, received two games: the 2005 puzzle compilation "Dr. Mario & Panel de Pon" and the 2002 action-command RPG "Tomato Adventure." "Tomato Adventure" was developed by AlphaDream, the studio later known for the "Mario & Luigi RPG" series. The Game Boy Nintendo Classics, available to standard Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, received three titles: the 1994 platformer "Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land," the 1991 action-shooter "Fortress of Fury" by City Connection, and the 1992 RPG "Selection II: Dark Seal" by KEMCO. The additions span multiple genres and publishers, with Nintendo, City Connection, and KEMCO each contributing titles.
3d ago
Takara Tomy announced two new figures in the Transformers Studio Series: TS-37 Starscream MTMTE Collection and TS-38 Prowl MTMTE Collection. Both are fully transformable figures based on the film series, set for release in late December 2026. Pre-orders open July 8, 2026.
3d ago
Good Smile Company announced six new Brickroid figures from the Rebuild of Evangelion films, including Evangelion Unit-01 Awakened Ver., Unit-00, Unit-02 Beast Mode Second Stage, Mark.06, the Fourth Angel, and the Tenth Angel. A Building A + Base Set also joins the lineup. The Evangelion figures release in December 2026, and the building set in November 2026.
3d ago
Amazon Kindle has launched a large-scale sale offering up to 50% points back on select Kadokawa manga titles, running from July 7 through July 13 for the Kadokawa campaign and until July 23 for the Summer Super Point Fair. The promotion coincides with Amazon Prime Day and covers dozens of series, including Delicious in Dungeon, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, Nichijou, Persona 3, Persona 4, Persona 5: Mementos Mission, and Gunslinger Girl. For Delicious in Dungeon, all 14 volumes (excluding volume 10) are eligible; buying the full set costs 10,742 yen and yields 5,012 yen in points. The Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: Adventurer's Bible Complete Edition and Ryoko Kui's sketchbook Daydream Hour are also included. The Persona manga adaptations are similarly discounted: all 11 volumes of Persona 3 cost 6,897 yen with 3,454 points back, all 13 volumes of Persona 4 cost 8,173 yen with 4,092 points back, and all 3 volumes of Persona 5: Mementos Mission cost 2,057 yen with 1,029 points back. Other notable titles in the sale include Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, A Bride's Story, Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Erased, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, and The Eminence in Shadow.
3d ago
Starbreeze Entertainment released update 3.7 for Payday 3, reworking the 99 Boxes heist with randomized spawns and routes, clarified objectives, and removal of Wi-Fi circles. The update also adds new contracts and fixes. The Steam version is 70% off until July 10, priced at 1,050 yen for the standard edition.
4d ago
Tencent released Hy3, an open-source AI model with 295 billion total parameters and 21 billion active parameters, on July 6. The model matches or outperforms larger models like GLM-5.2 and DeepSeek-V4-Pro in benchmarks, and beats GPT-5.5 in scientific research tasks. Hy3 is designed to reduce hallucinations by only answering when evidence exists. It is available under Apache 2.0, with API pricing from 1 yuan per million input tokens, and free on OpenRouter for two weeks.
4d ago
Game Spark's July 6 roundup covers three notable Steam releases from July 4: VR sandbox H3VR graduates early access after a decade with update 120, free MMORPG Battle For Embolia launches, and incremental healer game Master Healer Kale with useless party goes on sale.
5d ago
Nijisanji virtual liver Hayato Kagami announced on July 3, 2026, during his seventh debut anniversary stream that his exclusive giant robot unit, the KI-31-7BS Daikagami, will be commercialized as a physical action figure under Bandai Spirits' ROBOT Soul brand. The announcement was also shared by the official TAMASHII NATIONS X account. Daikagami, which debuted as a costume variation in July 2023, is a giant robot that can seat Kagami on its palm and wields a giant hammer. It previously appeared as a photo spot at Nijisanji Fest 2023 and in a 2024 café event alongside Chaika Hanabatake's Chaika Armor. Kagami, who debuted from Nijisanji in 2019 as the president of the fictional toy company Kagami Industrial, commented on X that the figure will "bring the strongest shock to everyone's hands." No release date or price has been announced yet.
5d ago
FrogTree's "Type 3 Kiryu" art sofubi model, part of the Godzilla Vinyl Art project, opens for pre-order on Premium Bandai on July 7, 2026. The 27 cm PVC figure reimagines the anti-Godzilla weapon with Japanese warrior and armor motifs, priced at 38,000 yen.
5d ago
Melt Interface Technologies, formerly Diver-X, announced the ContactGlove3 VR controller and the ContactGlove3 Pro data glove for robotics on June 23. The company changed its name to Melt on July 1, signaling a shift from consumer VR peripherals to industrial interfaces for robot remote operation and imitation learning. The ContactGlove3 Pro supports ROS 2 and Python SDKs, priced at 498,000 yen, while the ContactGlove3 costs 99,800 yen and ships in October 2026.
6d ago
ASCII.jp's 2026 Summer Anime Special Part 7 highlights five titles: Grand Blue Season 3, The Cat and the Dragon, The Strongest Dregs Prince's Secret Imperial Succession Struggle, The Case of the Transfer Student's Pure and Lovely Beautiful Girl Being a Childhood Friend I Used to Play with Thinking She Was a Boy, and X-Men '97. Grand Blue Season 3 premieres July 6.
6d ago
The opening theme for the TV anime 'Thunder 3' will be Yuri's new song 'Thunderbolt'. The anime, based on Yuki Ikeda's manga, premieres July 8 on Fuji TV's '+Ultra' slot. A fan event in Shibuya will distribute lightning-shaped fans on the same day.
Jul 3
One More Level CEO Szymon Bryła told Insider Gaming that ideas exist for Ghostrunner 3 or a spin-off, but development requires approval from 505 Games, which owns the IP. The studio is currently focused on Valor Mortis, a first-person action game set for release on September 24, 2026.
Jul 3
Taito has revealed the first prototype images of the "Snow Miku 2013 ver." figure. The figure is based on an illustration by Pop Qyun, depicting Snow Miku in a white bridal kimono inspired by strawberry daifuku with a sweets theme. Further details are pending official updates.
Jul 3
ABEMA will broadcast three Danganronpa anime for free to mark the series' 15th anniversary. Danganronpa: The Animation airs July 5, followed by Danganronpa 3's Future Arc and Despair Arc on July 12 and 19. Each set of episodes is free to view for one week after broadcast.
Jul 3
Relic Entertainment announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone wave-based defense game with roguelite progression. It launches July 30 on PC via Steam, supports 2-player co-op, and features four factions, 36 boss types, and eight difficulty levels.
Jul 3
Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.
Jul 2
BANDAI SPIRITS announced Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball Fantastic Adventure 3, a lottery prize set releasing sequentially from November 28, 2026. The A prize is a Son Goku & Bulma & Oolong Ox-King's Car figure. The Last One prize is a Son Goku & Bulma figure. Other prizes remain unannounced. Each draw costs 800 yen.
Jul 2
Koei Tecmo announced Attack on Titan 3, the next entry in its action game series, will launch this winter on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game adapts the entire Attack on Titan anime story, including the Nine Titans. MAPPA will produce the opening sequence, which will be added via a later update.
Jul 2
Medicom Toy is re-releasing the MAFEX Evangelion Unit-01 action figure from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time at a new price of 14,850 yen. The 19 cm figure includes a Cassius spear, Progressive Knife, Pallet Rifle, Gatling Gun, and an optional umbilical cable. Pre-orders are open for a September 2026 release.
Jul 1
Koei Tecmo will stream an official broadcast for Attack on Titan 3 on July 2 at 7:00 AM, featuring voice actors Yui Ishikawa and Shiori Mikami alongside producer Hideo Suzuki. The game covers the full story up to the climax, including first-time confrontations with the Nine Titans. It will release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with timing and pricing undecided.
Jul 1
Chinese hardware engineer Wenting Zhang released a Game Boy emulator called 'Paper Boy S3' running on the M5Stack PaperS3 microcontroller development kit with an E-ink display. The emulator uses high-refresh-rate E-ink technology from Zhang's Modos Flow project, reproduces the Game Boy LCD with touch controls, and supports quick save/load. It is available via M5Burner, though the PaperS3 is discontinued.
Jun 30
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly planning the largest workforce reduction in its history, with up to 400 or more layoffs expected in early July, according to GamesBeat and other outlets citing insider sources. The restructuring, dubbed "Xbox Reset" by new CEO Asha Sharma, follows a June 10 internal memo reviewing business plans. Four studios are said to be at risk of closure if no buyers are found: Double Fine Productions, Undead Labs, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory. Undead Labs, developer of the delayed 'State of Decay 3,' was added to the list on June 30. The closures could eliminate approximately 435 jobs. Additional cuts are expected at Activision Blizzard and Bethesda. Bloomberg reported that Microsoft's "accountability margin" for Xbox has dropped to 3%, far below a 30% target. Microsoft workers affiliated with the Communications Workers of America held an online press conference criticizing the layoffs and calling for protections. A Microsoft spokesperson said the company respects workers' rights and will continue negotiating with the CWA. The division has not officially commented on studio closures.
Jun 29
Sting released the PC version of its board game RPG compilation 'Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection!' on Steam on June 29. The collection includes three Super Famicom titles: 'Dokapon Kingdom IV: Legend of the Heroes,' 'Dokapon 3-2-1: Friendship That Calls the Storm,' and 'Dokapon Gaiden: The Fiery Audition.' It supports Remote Play Together, save/load anywhere, and speed-up functions. The Steam version is 20% off at 3,168 yen until July 13.
Jun 29
Brian Menard released early alpha footage of State of Decay 3, filmed during a visit to Undead Labs. The video shows combat, exploration, survivor management, base construction, resource gathering, and trading. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Jun 29
SNK announced The Path of the Warrior: Art of Fighting 3 R, a revamped version of the 1996 fighting game, during the Evo tournament on Sunday. The new version adds series characters King and Yuri Sakazaki and will launch on PC via Steam. No release date was given.
Jun 28
Daichi Watanabe, Daichi Asai, and Shunsuke Kazama have been cast in the drama "Tokyo middle 30," a Japanese remake of the Chinese drama "Nothing But Thirty." The series stars Riisa Naka, Non, and Mai Fukagawa as three women whose lives intersect again after growing apart. The new cast members play the men who influence their stories. The drama premieres July 22.
Jun 28
A paid add-on for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer will add seven instrumental arrangements of Ensemble Stars!! songs, plus six T-shirt costumes for instructors. The pack costs 1,320 yen and launches July 16. A free trial pack with two songs will also be available from the same day.
Jun 28
Game Spark's weekly release roundup for June 29 to July 3, 2026, lists R-Type Dimensions III and Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars as featured titles launching July 2 on multiple platforms. The roundup also includes Goemon Great Assembly!, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, and dozens of other games across Japan and North America.
Jun 28
Game Spark's weekly ranking for June 19-25, 2026, features miHoYo's desktop chill software 'BSide: Olivia Lin' in third place, Pocketpair's publishing director stating the company won't use generative AI because gamers don't want it in fourth, and the open-world tactical shooter 'Project L33T' officially releasing in second.
Jun 27
Square Enix has launched a Steam sale for the Paranormasight series, with FILE38: The Ise Mermaid Tale at 30% off and FILE23: The Honjo Seven Mysteries at 50% off. LINE stamps for FILE38, featuring 40 types of character expressions including newly drawn art, are also now available for 120 yen.
Jun 27
Atlus's 'Persona 3 Reload' is available on Steam at its lowest price ever: 65% off the standard edition, bringing it to 2,687 yen. The sale runs until July 10 and also applies to the Digital Deluxe and Digital Premium editions. The remake has an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from over 39,000 reviews.
Jun 27
Imagineer released the paid DLC "Medarot Greatest Hits" Pack for Fit Boxing 3 on June 25, 2026. The 1,100 yen pack includes five arranged BGM tracks and three T-shirt costumes themed after the Medarot series. The content also works with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Jun 27
Capcom released the first chapter of the 'Side Stories' DLC for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on Thursday, accompanied by a new trailer. The DLC, titled 'Side Story: Rudy,' introduces a narrative focused on the character Rudy. The base game launched in March for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Jun 27
Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the seventh film in the Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 series is titled Nijiiro no Rinne (Rainbow-Colored Reincarnation) and opens in Japan on October 30. A teaser visual by Kia Asamiya was also unveiled. The sixth film, Aoi Meikyū (Blue Labyrinth), opened on June 26.
Jun 27
Dengeki Hobby Web published its Amazon Hobby New Arrivals Ranking TOP 10 on June 25, 2026, based on items available at standard retail prices as of 1:00 PM that day. The list covers a range of plastic model kits, die-cast cars, and candy toys. Bandai Spirits' "30MF Class Up Armor (Rosan Fortress)," released on June 20, placed 8th. The product image on Amazon remains a silhouette, and the armor set is designed to combine with the separately sold "30MF Rosan Lancer" to form the "Rosan Fortress" class. The top spot went to Good Smile Company's "Space Runaway Ideon MODEROID Mini Combination Transformation Ideon Assembly Plastic Model." Other notable entries include Hot Wheels Car Culture's Ferrari Testarossa at 2nd, Bandai SMP's "Gekisou Gattai RV Robo" at 3rd, and Good Smile Company's "Getter Robo G MODEROID Mini Combination Transformation Getter Dragon" at 4th. Bandai's "Gundam Artifact Best Selection," a compilation of five popular mobile suits from the candy toy series that began in 2021, ranked 10th and is scheduled for an October release.
Jun 27
Good Smile Company and Max Factory are adding Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from the "Rebuild of Evangelion" films to their PLAMATEA line of movable plastic model kits. Both figures stand approximately 170mm tall and are scheduled for release in December 2026 at 7,700 yen each. The Rei Ayanami kit includes three expression parts-serious, smiling, and glaring-with decals for eye direction, plus a glasses case accessory. The Asuka Langley Shikinami kit includes smiling, embarrassed, and "Are you stupid?" faces, along with a puppet accessory. Both models feature movable joints, pre-painted parts, and color-separated molding. They come with a base that has a movable support arm and can hold weapons from the separately sold MODEROID Evangelion Unit-01 kit. Prototype production is by SELECT D.
Jun 27
The Epic Games Store is offering two games for free from June 26 until July 2, 2026. The Metroidvania 'Voidwrought' and the theme park management sim 'RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition' are available to claim at no cost for one week. Once claimed, they remain in a user's library permanently. 'Voidwrought' is a 2D action platformer set in a hand-drawn cosmic horror world. Players awaken as a Simulacrum from a cocoon and explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, defeating gods and monsters. The game includes over 30 types of relics and souls for build customization, and supports Japanese display. 'RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition' includes two expansion packs. The next free titles, scheduled to start July 3, are 'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream' and 'River City Girls 2'. A concurrent sale, the Epic Discount Sale, runs until July 3.
Jun 26
The final chapter of the seven-part theatrical series "Yamato: The Eternal REBEL3199" will open in Japanese theaters on October 30, 2026. Titled "Chapter 7: Rainbow-colored Reincarnation," it concludes the remake of the 1980 film "Be Forever Yamato." The announcement was made on June 26, the same day that Chapter 6: Blue Labyrinth began its theatrical run. A teaser visual for the final chapter was released alongside the news, drawn by Kia Asamiya, who handles image illustrations for the project. The visual includes the phrase "Glorious End." First movie tickets (Mubichike cards) for Chapter 7 go on sale June 26, with a B2-size poster of the teaser visual as a purchase bonus. The "Yamato: The Eternal REBEL3199" series is the latest entry in the "Space Battleship Yamato 2199" franchise, which started in 2012. The seven-chapter format has been screening since 2024, with each chapter comprising multiple episodes. The series is produced by the Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Production Committee and distributed by Shochiku.
Jun 26
D3 Publisher (D3P) is running a Summer Sale on the Nintendo Store for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch download titles, offering discounts of up to 87 percent. The sale began June 25 and runs through July 15, 2026. Several titles are receiving their steepest discounts ever, including 'Let's Collect! Goldfish Scooping' at 87 percent off (100 yen) and 'Zenshin Machine Girl Deluxe Edition' at 48 percent off, both record lows. 'Earth Defense Force 4.1 for Nintendo Switch' is marked down 60 percent to 2,390 yen, a discount the source notes could serve as a preview ahead of the 'Earth Defense Force 5' Switch 2 release scheduled for October 8. 'THE Escape from the Locked Room ep1: The Mysterious Kumadonal Burger Edition' is also at its biggest-ever discount, 62 percent off. The sale covers additional D3P titles such as 'Omega Labyrinth', 'Aichuu', 'Ano Game 1+2', and 'Tousouchuu', though full listing is available on the sale page.
Jun 26
Capcom released a free update for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twin Dragons of Destiny on June 26, 2026. The update adds a high-difficulty final boss battle accessible with post-game save data. Clearing it causes King Monsters, marked with crown icons, to appear in field areas. These include Invading Beasts and Heavenly Ancient Dragons. A paid DLC, Additional Side Story: Rudy's Story, also launched at 1000 yen. It explores the origins of Rudy, the protagonist's Felyne companion, and features Navirou and the Elder Dragon Nergigante. Nergigante cannot become a Monstie but appears as a powerful enemy. Clearing Rudy's Story and meeting King Monster conditions unlocks a quest to challenge King Monster Nergigante. The game's first sale is also live, with the standard edition 20% off at 7192 yen. Sale periods vary by store. The game is available on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.