ano is an active musician and voice actor, currently appearing as a July 2026 talk guest on FM802's With Sync Labo alongside Aribobo, and performing the opening theme for the 20th anniversary Sgt. Frog film.
ano's recent activities span radio appearances and theme song work. In July 2026, she will appear as a talk guest on the matching app with's values talk corner With Sync Labo on FM802's EVENING TAP, alongside Aribobo of Yabai T-Shirts Ya-san. The two have been friends for 10 years. The first broadcast airs July 2 from 19:20-19:40.
ano also performs the opening theme song for the 20th anniversary Sgt. Frog film. The song is titled "Mata Kaettekita KERO! to MARCH" and is performed by ano and comedian Soshina. The film opened in Japan on June 26.
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The Gacha Girls Corps anime announced two new cast members on Sunday. Ai Kayano plays Shisuha Alvy, a UR-ranked priestess healer who often goes berserk in battle. Rie Kugimiya plays Luna Varedas, a UR-ranked vampire who is secretly a shut-in. The anime is set to debut in January 2027.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has released the preview trailer and stills for Episode 14, which is Episode 80 of the overall anime. The episode premieres on August 26, 2026 and is the third installment of the second cour, subtitled The Recapture Arc. The arc began broadcasting and streaming on August 12, following the 11-episode Loss Arc. The official preview materials also include stills for the accompanying mini-anime, Re:ZERO -Starting Break Time, which airs through the franchise's official YouTube channel. The Recapture Arc follows Subaru Natsuki and his companions as they seek to recover what was lost after the battle at the Watergate City of Priestella, including Rem's endless sleep, Crusch's lost memories, and Julius's erased name. They head toward the Pleiades Watchtower, guided by the wise man Shaula. Studio WHITE FOX handles animation, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and original author Tappei Nagatsuki serving as script supervisor. The series marked its 10th anniversary in 2026, and the fourth season is structured into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc and the eight-episode Recapture Arc.
Furyu Corporation announced on August 26 that its upcoming titles ANOMALITH and CRYMELIGHT will be playable at gamescom 2026, PAX WEST 2026, and Tokyo Game Show 2026. The gamescom appearance runs from August 26 to August 30 in Cologne, Germany, at Hall 10.1, Stand F063. PAX WEST 2026 takes place September 4 to September 7 in Seattle, Washington, at Booth 633. Tokyo Game Show 2026 runs September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, at Booth 09-C63. At Tokyo Game Show, attendees can play a complete demo of CRYMELIGHT covering the main story from its start, including battles, plus the latest ANOMALITH demo that incorporates the September update. Furyu also released an update for the ANOMALITH demo currently on Steam, based on user feedback. The update adds mouse support for menus and inventory, expands keyboard key bindings, adds mouse sensitivity adjustment, allows recovery items to be used via shortcut, and adjusts player animations. ANOMALITH is a survival third-person shooter set in a Showa-era Japan where players explore anomalous spaces. CRYMELIGHT is a roguelike action game set in the afterlife where characters confess sins to grow stronger. ANOMALITH releases October 29, and CRYMELIGHT releases November 5.
D3 Publisher announced on August 25 that Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD, a powered-up version of Earth Defense Force 6, will launch for PlayStation 5 in 2027. The price is undecided. The game is a major renewal of the 2022 title, modified to take advantage of PS5 specifications with visual evolution and new elements. The number of enemies has been increased to approximately double that of the original at maximum, which sources describe as the largest swarm in series history. More than half of the existing missions have been renewed, and enemies that previously appeared only in Earth Defense Force 6's additional DLC will now appear in the main game. A weapon customization system has been added, allowing players to obtain enhancement devices from item boxes dropped by defeated enemies, such as custom bullets that add a burning effect to assault rifles or rocket rounds with a freezing effect. A new species of giant mushroom-shaped enemies has also been revealed, with mushroom towns serving as stages. The game will be playable at the D3 Publisher booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, where part of the weapon customization experience will be available.
Anime News Network reviews Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 episode 13, giving it a community score of 4.2. The episode centers on Subaru facing a death of personality as Rui plays on his existential fears, causing his blackouts and eating his memories in an infinite feeding cycle. Rem reminds him of his potential.
Kizuna AI celebrated her birthday on June 30, 2026, with a 3D live and collaboration stream featuring Sakura Miko, Mori Calliope, and others. The pioneer of the VTuber scene, active since November 29, 2016, is approaching her 10th year, prompting a two-part analysis of whether VTubers are idols.
The We Are Aliens anime film announced four new cast members on Thursday. Gaku Sano plays Seiya Toda, Reika Ōzeki plays young Seiya, Arisa Sasaki plays Elmo Matsushita, and Edo Harumi plays a calligraphy teacher. The film opens in Japan on September 25.
Manga artist Ayano Yamane announced she has withdrawn from the manga adaptation of Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou's The Husky and His White Cat Shizun novel series. Libre Publishing had announced minutes earlier that the project is suspended. Yamane apologized for previous social media posts that caused discomfort and concern.
MediaOCD announced a new round of Discotek titles for pre-order in August, including Kyo Kara Maoh!, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Kashimashi, City Hunter 3, GTO, and Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro in a steelbook edition. The company adds 20-30 Discotek titles monthly, prioritizing hard-to-find releases.
Beneath the Tangles' August 11, 2026 Readers Corner catches up on summer manga releases, including the complete Sailor Zombie omnibus and Kamudo volume two. The Sailor Zombie omnibus is praised for its eclectic, genre-shifting story and art, while Kamudo continues its coming-of-age tale with demi-dragon training and a looming conflict.
The official website for Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has released a preview trailer and stills for Episode 13, which is Episode 79 overall, ahead of its August 19, 2026 premiere. The episode continues the Recapture Arc, the second cour of the season, which began airing on August 12, 2026. The arc follows Subaru Natsuki and his allies as they cross the dangerous Auguria Dunes toward the Pleiades Watchtower, where the wise man Shaula is said to hold knowledge that could restore what was lost in the Priestella battle. Rem remains trapped in an endless sleep, Crusch has lost her memories, and Julius has lost his name. The preview stills show the returning cast, including Yusuke Kobayashi as Subaru, Rie Takahashi as Emilia, and Fairouz Ai as Shaula. The production team also released preview stills for Episode 13 of the Break Time mini anime, which airs on the official Re:ZERO YouTube channel. Season 4 is animated by WHITE FOX, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and Tappei Nagatsuki supervising scripts. The season totals 19 episodes, split into the 11-episode Loss Arc and the 8-episode Recapture Arc.
Singer Kano, known for anime theme songs, has joined the VTuber agency Million Production under the name Kano Mahoro. The announcement was made on August 16, 2026, and includes her participation in the newly established in-house group Milpro SONA. Kano Mahoro is one of three initial members, alongside Otono Nono and Akubi Demonspeed. The group emphasizes individual artistry over group activities, with a focus on music and personal expression. Her first stream as a member is scheduled for August 22, 2026, at 8 PM JST. Kano, who began as a cover song poster on Nico Nico Douga in 2010, made her major debut in 2015 with the single 'Stella-rium,' which served as the opening theme for the anime 'Sora no Method.' She has also performed theme songs for 'Azur Lane' and other series. Since 2019, she has pursued VTuber activities under both names. She left her previous agency, Inkstoenter, in July 2026. Million Production, founded in 2023, now has 11 talents and over 5 million cumulative YouTube subscribers.
Mei Nagano will star in and produce the DMM TV original drama Himachi no Joo, an adaptation of Crescent Kayahara's manga. The series is set to stream this winter. Nagano plays Ayane Ichijo, a former top cabaret hostess who returns to her hometown and works at her family's snack bar. The announcement includes a special visual of Nagano in a custom dress.
Hakusensha released a collaboration PV for the 50th anniversary of its shoujo manga magazine LaLa. The video features Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High School Host Club voiced by Mamoru Miyano and Takumi Usui from Maid-sama! voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto. The two characters engage in a lavish exchange while introducing anniversary initiatives. A special advertisement using the video is on display at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store in Tokyo.
Anime Anime reports that Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- 4th season's Recapture Arc begins airing August 12 with episode 78, "The Story From Here On." Subaru, having resolved to fight as himself, confesses his memory loss upon waking from Return by Death, secures Ram's cooperation, and heads toward the tower's spiral staircase, the site of his two previous falling deaths.
Anime News Network reviews episode 12 of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, scoring it 4.1. The episode focuses on an amnesiac Subaru regaining self-awareness through a conversation with Ram, and choosing compassion over paranoia when he realizes Meili killed him in previous loops. He predicts her suicide attempt and enlists Emilia's help to stop it.
Soda Game Studio announced on August 13 that DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction will launch September 11 on PC via Steam. The mining adventure supports solo or four-player co-op, with nine underground floors, backrooms-like spaces, Lovecraftian threats, alien labor, factory automation, and city management. The price is set at $9.99, with a 30 percent launch discount.
The official X account for 'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' released the non-credit opening video on August 13. Nagano, who handles the original work and screenplay, conceived the composition. The video pairs the original opening theme 'Kutsuzure' sung by Hachiware (CV: Seijin Tanaka) with scenes of daily life for Chiikawa and friends, including Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi, Momonga, Kurimanju, Rakko, Shisa, and Furuhonya, plus characters like Yoroi-san, 'Anoko,' and 'Dekatsuyo.'
Solo developer Yano announced that Dokimon Quest, his monster collection RPG, will be free on Steam for 48 hours starting at 2:00 AM Japan Time on August 25. The game, inspired by Game Boy Color titles, features over 140 Dokimon and 15 locations. Yano seeks feedback for his upcoming sequel, Yami Kids.
Kadokawa announced on Friday that Shizuka Ishigami will voice Rufus Stan as a child in the television anime of Hiro Oda's light novel series Yowaki MAX Reijō nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta. The anime debuts in October, directed by Nobuaki Nakanishi at Jumondo, with Miku Ito as Pia Rockwell.
Nijimen published a complete list of theme songs from the Katekyo Hitman Reborn! TV anime, covering all openings and endings from the 2006 broadcast through its 203-episode run. The list includes 8 opening themes and 17 ending themes, performed by artists such as SPLAY, LM.C, CHERRYBLOSSOM, and character duets like Sakura addiction.
K MANGA added Yuno Yozakura and Ryōsuke Sano's Camp Master Extraordinaire as a simulpub title on August 5. New chapters update on Wednesdays, with the first 49 chapters available now. The series launched on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket in July 2025, and Kodansha shipped the fourth compiled volume on June 9.
Eiko Kano's commentary version of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion began streaming exclusively on TVer on August 10 at 7 PM. The four-episode release commemorates the August 28 premiere of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising. Kano's earlier commentary on the TV edition drew roughly 3.62 million total views.
The official X account for Star Ward announced a collaboration with the anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance on August 9. To mark the event, the account is giving away a Star Ward dakimakura (Xiaolin Ver.) and an acrylic block (Dark Star Ver.) to three winners each, with entries open until August 16.
Masamichi Sato announced on Kodansha's Comic Days platform that the Quality Assurance in Another World manga will take an extended hiatus while they recover from hospitalization for a hernia. The series will return at a later date to be announced. Kodansha ships the 18th volume in Japanese on Monday, and Kodansha USA releases the 17th volume on August 18.
M!LK's official account announced Sano Yuto and Yoshida Jinto's unit song "Tsumi to Batsu to Ame to Kiss" as the fifth installment of the "Mo-retsu Mo-shin! Release Project 2026." The newly drawn jacket illustration by PEACH-PIT, known for Rozen Maiden and Shugo Chara!, features a gothic atmosphere with roses and a snake. The song has been available for streaming since August 3.
Takara Tomy's Toy Rise line adds a three-unit set of low-visibility Legioss Omega, Delta, and Alpha from Genesis Breaker Mospeada ANOTHER GENESIS. The transforming figures include pilots and Armor Cycles, priced at 44,000 yen, with preorders starting August 5, 2026.
Argosha is releasing prop gun replicas of Alucard's Jackal and 454Casull from Hellsing, available for preorder on Amazon Japan. Both are ABS plastic, painted, and designed for cosplay rather than airsoft. A two-gun set in an MDF case is also offered.
The July 31, 2026 Amazon Kindle Manga Best Seller Ranking is led by Ramen Revisited Volume 15, with The Apothecary Diaries Volume 17 and Villainess Level 99 Volume 6 also popular. Pre-orders for upcoming volumes, including Isekai Izakaya Nobu Volume 22, dominate the list. The ranking reflects recent releases and sale items as of 5:00 PM on July 31.
Furyu announced on August 8 that the Steam wishlist count for its survival TPS Anomalith has surpassed 70,000, just days after reaching 60,000. Alongside the announcement, the company released the postponed 60,000 milestone commemorative content, a 13-second video described as a brief moment spent at the base, usually filled with tension. The wishlist milestone follows the early access demo's launch on August 1, which drew approximately 20,000 new registrations and exceeded expectations. In response to the response, Furyu also withdrew the demo's August 9 end date, making it available indefinitely on Steam. Updates to the demo are planned sequentially: late August brings improvements based on closed demo feedback and keyboard and mouse controls, late September adds new high-difficulty content, and early October introduces demo versions for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5. Anomalith is scheduled for release on October 29 for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5. The game features a scenario by Romeo Tanaka, character design by MON, and music by Tomoka Kitamura.
Yuzusoft announced on August 7 that its bishoujo adventure game Sanoba Witch has surpassed 500,000 copies sold worldwide. The original 18+ PC version launched in February 2015, meaning the milestone took roughly 11 years to reach. The game follows protagonist Shuuji Hoshina, who can sense others' feelings, and his classmate Nene Akechi, who becomes aroused as the cost of a magical contract. Other heroines include Meguru Inaba, who struggles to make friends, and Tsubasa Shiiba, who dresses in male clothing as her contract's cost. The all-ages version on Steam has received 98% positive reviews from 9,488 user reviews, earning an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' status. According to Steam Scout data, 95.4% of the full HD version's reviews are in Simplified Chinese, 3.6% in Traditional Chinese, and 0.4% in Japanese. In December 2024, sales were reported at 300,000 copies, meaning an additional 200,000 copies sold over the following year and a half. The game was also adapted into a manga. Yuzusoft's Senren * Banka surpassed 1 million copies in February 2026, and Sanoba Witch appears to be following similar success.
Aya Hirano will hold a two-day solo live, "AYA HIRANO ANNIVERSARY LIVE 2026 ~COTTON CLUB~," on September 15 and 29 at Tokyo's COTTON CLUB. Each day features two shows. The event marks her CD and voice acting debut 25th anniversary, solo artist 20th anniversary, and musical debut 15th anniversary.
Serialization of the manga Urban Legend Dissolution Center Another Record began July 24 on Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump site. The original spin-off follows a case branching from the main story's canon, with script by Kira Tsukinami and art by Kudan Nabuse. It updates biweekly on Fridays.
Live Another Day Studio is showing a playable demo of text adventure Have a Good Night at ChinaJoy 2026 in Shanghai. Players do not control protagonist Xiao Ye directly, but the determination to go to bed early that grows in her heart. Emotions such as excitement, anxiety, appetite, anger, and sadness attend meetings in her brain, and the player argues with them to get her to sleep.
Furyu announced that ANOMALITH and CRYMELIGHT will be exhibited at Six One Demo Days, starting August 1 on Steam. Playable demos for both titles will be available for about one week. The ANOMALITH demo reflects feedback from the June closed test, while CRYMELIGHT's demo updates action and UI from its BitSummit PUNCH version.
Seven Seas Entertainment announced seven new manga licenses on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, spanning isekai adventures, supernatural horror, and a yuri romance. The slate includes The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World, Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons!, Wandmaker of the Ruined World, The Kaiju Autopsy, The Moon Cries at the Final Wish, My House Cat Became the World's Strongest?!, and It's a Secret, Shirotae-sama. Each series will debut in English print between February and May 2027, with volume 1 priced at $13.99 USD / $18.99 CAD. Several titles are manga adaptations of existing light novels, including Wandmaker of the Ruined World, which is based on a novel by Hagane Kurodome with art by Nori Kazato and Kayahara. The Berserker NPC and Influencer Hero also originate from light novels, with the former's novel already available digitally from Seven Seas. The Kaiju Autopsy, a standalone work by Mado Saito, follows a scientist investigating a colossal kaiju corpse. The Moon Cries at the Final Wish, by Suu Minazuki, centers on a vampire angel and the Seven Luminaries. My House Cat Became the World's Strongest?! features a giant cat leading its owner through dungeons, while It's a Secret, Shirotae-sama is a vampire academy romance under the Seven Seas GL imprint.
Crunchyroll announced it is adding an English dub for the television anime of Umiharu's The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World manga. All 13 episodes debut in English on Tuesday. The dub staff includes director Caitlin Glass, producer Samantha Herek, script adapter James Cheek, mixer Matt Grounds, and engineer Jeremy Woods.
Manga creator Hitomi Takano launched a new manga titled Tomodachi kara de mo Ii desu ka on Shinchosha's Comic Bunch Kai web manga magazine on Friday. The story follows Sono Tajima, a streaming company employee, and Koharu Shiraishi, a Fukuoka local TV personality, who were friends in their student days. Sono takes Koharu in after learning of her affair with a popular male idol group member.
The science-fiction action webtoon Nano List is receiving an animated adaptation, set to premiere on Korean streaming platform TVING on August 17. The project is the first animated adaptation of the webtoon and Studio Gale's first venture into the sci-fi action genre. The original webtoon earned a 9.98 user rating.
Anime News Network's weekly roundup lists North American anime and manga releases for July 26-August 1. Anime highlights include Genshiken: Season One + OVA Collection, Girls' Last Tour: Complete Collection, and Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 on Blu-ray. The manga slate features over 40 titles, including new series like Luca, the Dragon Vet and Liste Rouge.
The staff of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- began streaming a trailer for the fourth season's second arc, The Recapture Arc, on August 5. The arc will begin airing on August 12 on TOKYO MX, AT-X, and 21 other stations nationwide, with streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store starting the same day. The fourth season consists of 19 episodes split into two arcs: The Loss Arc, which ran 11 episodes from April 8 to June, and The Recapture Arc, which will run 8 episodes. The trailer shows the aftermath of the battle in Priestella, where Subaru and his allies won at great cost, including Rem's endless sleep, Crusch's lost memories, and Julius's stolen name. It also introduces new enemies and footage. New cast members include Fairouz Ai as Shaula and Tomokazu Sugita as Reid Astrea. The opening theme, "Recollect," is performed by Konomi Suzuki featuring Ashnikko, and the ending theme, "Ender Ember," is by MYTH & ROID featuring TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. The series is animated by WHITE FOX, with Masahiro Shinohara directing. The light novel series has surpassed 16 million copies in worldwide circulation, and the anime celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026.
Manga UP! Global released five manga in English over the past few weeks, including I'm Now the Princess of Spring in Another World, Fantasy Gourmet, Sunbeams in the Sky, Since I Was Confessed To, Milady Has Been Acting Strange, and School Submarine Fleet: Mermaid Girls. The titles span isekai, romance comedy, and sci-fi action genres.
Furyu has released an update for the limited-time early trial version of its survival TPS 'Anomalis,' currently available on Steam until August 9. The update responds to user reports and fixes two issues: one where entering a specific room after clearing the trial version and obtaining certain items made progress impossible, and another involving document and text data for some items. The company also outlined a policy for further improvements to the 'official trial version' scheduled for October, including mouse operation support for UI elements like the main menu and inventory, fixing a problem where only some keys could be assigned during keyboard operation, expanding key bindings, and adjusting mouse sensitivity. The official trial version is planned for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to Steam. Separately, Furyu announced that 'Anomalis' has reached 60,000 Steam wishlist registrations, with more than 10,000 added within three days of the trial version's release on August 1. The game, with scenario by Romeo Tanaka, is scheduled for release on October 29 for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows (Steam).
Light Flyer Studio has opened pre-orders for the download version of the new RPG Another Eden Begins for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026. The scenario is written by Masato Kato, who previously worked on classic RPGs such as Chrono Trigger and Xenogears. The story is a large-scale adventure themed around time travel across three eras: ancient, modern, and future. Alongside the base game, the DLC Additional Character Packs Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 will launch on the same day, September 17, 2026. Vol. 1 features Chiruriru and Tiramisu, while Vol. 2 features Ershir and Benedito, with each pack priced at 1,000 yen including tax. A Season Pass bundling Vol. 1 through Vol. 5 is planned for 4,500 yen including tax. Vol. 3 through Vol. 5 are scheduled for sequential distribution within 2026, featuring Iefa and Venefica, Iska and Claude, and Ashtia and Vict respectively. Several collaboration events are planned to commemorate the release. A limited-time collaboration cafe themed around The Banquet of Parsifal Palace will run at Nagoya PARCO from August 28 to October 5. Animate Cafe Gratte will be held at five Animate stores from September 12 to 30, offering items selectable from 19 characters. A trial play event will take place at the Happinet booth during Tokyo Game Show 2026 in September.
Google rolled back the Nano Banana 2 image generation feature in Google Earth on July 31, 2026, roughly one day after its launch, following rapid criticism that it could create convincing fake satellite images of disasters and military facilities. The feature, announced on July 30, let web version users select a location, enter text, and generate images based on satellite photos, aerial imagery, and 3D data. Google pitched it for history education, real estate development, and urban planning, including restoring Pompeii to its Roman-era appearance. Within hours, investigative reporter Henk van Es of Digital Digging generated images of refugees near the Mexican border, Iran's nuclear facilities, a fatal accident in Amsterdam, and bomb damage at a Gaza hospital. NPR produced images of Iranian oil facilities on fire and the U.S. Capitol flooded. Google said the generated images carried the SynthID watermark and were not shown in the main Google Earth view, but screenshots shared without context could pass as real satellite imagery. The company suspended the feature until stronger safety measures are implemented, calling it a temporary rollback rather than a permanent removal. Google has not said when it will return or what the new guardrails will be.
Colorful Palette released the beauty-raising simulation game Daughter of the Volcano for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android on July 30, 2026. The PS5 version costs 1,320 yen, while the other versions are priced at 1,300 yen. Developed by Egg Hatcher, the game is set in Volcano Country, where tensions between humans and monsters are rising. Players take on the role of a widowed protagonist raising his daughter, with her future shaped by the player's choices across more than 50 endings. The multiplatform release improves the Japanese and English translations from the original PC version, which launched in April 2023, and adds Traditional Chinese support. New story content, stills, and exploration dungeons are included, along with full Japanese voice acting. Mai Nakahara reprises her role as the daughter, with Marina Inoue and Kento Ito joining the cast. The additional content will also arrive on PC via a free update around October. A commemorative campaign runs until August 5, offering an autographed colored paper from Aya Endo and Amazon gift cards.
Strange Scaffold and Frosty Pop released Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! on July 29, 2026, for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S. The driving action game casts the player as a truck driver who accidentally reincarnates an elf girl named Carissa into another world. To help her return, the player drives around the American rural town of Wenvaile, running over pedestrians who transform into monsters and are sent to Carissa to defeat for experience points. The goal is to steal the Scroll of Resurrection from the Skeleton King. Police pursue the player, and the game includes package delivery and star-based objectives tied to a Galactic Gate. The Steam price is 2,300 yen, with a 20 percent discount to 1,840 yen until August 13. The game does not support Japanese. The soundtrack is by David Mason, known for Dredge. Early reviews on Metacritic give the PC version a score of 68 across 13 reviews, with praise for the premise and criticism of repetition.
Furyu released limited-time demos for its upcoming titles Anomalith and Crymelight on Steam on August 1, 2026, as part of the Six One Demo Days event. The demos are available until August 9. Anomalith is a survival TPS set in a fictional Showa-era Japan where players control investigator Reona Minazuki, who explores anomalous spaces known as Otherworlds to find a missing friend. The demo includes improvements based on closed test feedback, such as a new Story difficulty, an always-dash option, and a backlog function. It also features a tie-up with the film Backrooms, with a blue tape door appearing in the demo. Crymelight is a roguelike action game set in an afterlife called Wonderland, where protagonist Alice battles to defeat the Queen of Hearts. The demo includes new boss characters Dam and Dee. Anomalith launches on October 29 for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, while Crymelight launches on November 5 for the same platforms.
Furyu announced that its two upcoming titles, Anomalith and Crymelight, will have playable demos at ChinaJoy 2026, held from July 31 to August 3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Both games are planned for release on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. Anomalith is set in a Showa-era retro Japan and features a liminal-space-like Otherworld for exploration, with combat that combines customizable gun action and Aberration Skills for offense and defense. Crymelight uses enemies' death throes, generated by defeating them with sin-based weapons, to power acceleration actions, and includes a build system where players collect trump-style skill cards to form poker hands. Crymelight will also be exhibited at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, with UI updates and tutorial additions improving playability. Anomalith is scheduled for release on October 29, and Crymelight on November 5.
The week of July 27 to August 2, 2026, sees a slate of major releases across platforms. Leading the lineup is 'Halo: Campaign Evolved', a Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original 2001 campaign, launching July 29 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 7,900 yen. It includes 10 original missions plus three new ones, 4-player online co-op with cross-play, and a Campaign Remix mode with randomized modifiers. Early reviews are positive, with Metascores of 81 on PS5 and 84 on Xbox Series X as of July 26, though the lack of competitive multiplayer drew some criticism. Also releasing July 30 is 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition', an enhanced version for the new console. The same day sees the extraction shooter 'Mistfall Hunter' on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, along with 'BLUE REFLECTION Quartet: The Miracle of the Girls' (7,480 yen), 'Culdcept the First', 'Volcano Princess', 'TATSUJIN EXTREME', and 'Honoboshi no Niwa'. On July 31, dark fantasy action RPG 'The Relic: First Guardian' arrives on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The week's releases span genres from FPS and RPG to puzzle and simulation, with several titles also available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.