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Dengeki Hobby Web published the third installment of dealer information for Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, three weeks before the July 26 event. The roundup covers figures from KanColle, Medalist, Vigilante -My Hero Academia ILLEGALS-, Blue Archive, Uma Musume, Tsukihime, Made in Abyss, and more, with sculpts by Okiraku-dou, Būrian-Wa-Sa-Seki, Atelier ITO, and others.
HoYoverse announced that Honkai: Star Rail version 4.4, titled "The Whistle Roars Amidst the Return to Silence," will release on July 15, 2026, for PC, iOS, Android, and PS5. The update adds a new story arc where the Trailblazer searches for Himeko and confronts the Emanator of Destruction "Return to Silence." A limited 5-star version of Himeko called "Himeko: Departure" (Fire, Erudition) will appear in the event warp. The second collaboration with Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] begins July 24, introducing limited 5-star characters Rin Tohsaka (Quantum, Erudition) and Gilgamesh (Lightning, Destruction). Rin Tohsaka's kit includes the Jeweled Sword Zelretch and a bow attack referencing Ishtar, plus a coordinated attack with Archer. Gilgamesh uses Gate of Babylon, Chains of Heaven, and Enuma Elish, with a coordinated attack featuring Saber. Players who log in between July 24 and the end of version 4.6 can choose one free 5-star character: Gilgamesh or Archer from the first collaboration. Version 4.4 also adds a Sparkle costume, a new pet, and expands the Money Wars: Zero-Sum Game mode.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is releasing a 1/7 scale painted figure of Seia from Blue Archive. The figure features the Tea Party member with a quiet pose and long-tailed tits perched on her hand and head. Pre-orders are open on Amazon Japan at 24,300 yen, with a scheduled release of June 30, 2027.
Furuya's F:NEX brand is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Chiaki from Blue Archive, based on her memorial lobby visual. The figure is scheduled for June 2027 and priced at 19,800 yen. A FURYU HOBBY MALL exclusive bonus includes an interchangeable expression part.
Dengeki Hobby Web published the Amazon Hobby New Arrival Ranking top 10 for the Figure & Collector Doll category as of June 29, 2026. The top spot is the GUNDAM UNIVERSE Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam, followed by Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE Aura from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End at 2nd place, and the Blue Archive figma Shiroko*Terror at 3rd.
Preorders for the Nendoroid Surprise Blue Archive box opened at Rakuten Books on June 25, 2026. The box includes all six character types: Shiroko, Hoshino, Nonomi, Serika, Ayane, and Shiroko*Terror, plus 18 random surprise parts. Each box contains six pieces and costs 10,497 yen tax included.
Dengeki Hobby Web reported two new figure announcements for the game Blue Archive on June 25, 2026. A 1/7 scale figure of Shiroko of Abydos High School will be released by Phat Company in June 2027. The figure stands approximately 260mm tall including her halo, and features her Abydos uniform, blue scarf, school bag, and the rifle WHITE FANG 465. It also includes a swap part to display her as No. 2 'Blue' of the Masked Swimsuit Club. The price is 27,800 yen. Separately, a figma of Shiroko*Terror, the alternate version of the character, was announced by Good Smile Company for release in April 2027. The non-scale movable figure stands about 150mm tall and comes with three expression parts: cool face, smiling face, and crying face. Optional parts include an Assault Rifle (BLACK FANG 465), a Drone, and a Mask. The figma is priced at 11,800 yen. Both figures are based on character designs by Hwansang and Doremsan2j respectively.
Bandai Namco Music Live and Bandai Namco Research Inc., both part of the Bandai Namco Group, announced a business partnership agreement for the VTuber business on June 23. The alliance combines Bandai Namco Music Live's content production capabilities, including its VTuber project MEWLIVE PROJECT, with Bandai Namco Research's advanced technologies, such as the portable motion capture system ELMIRAIVE CX. As the first initiative under the partnership, a 3D fishing location video featuring MEWLIVE PROJECT VTuber Kumanō Beatrice was produced. The shoot took place at Asakawa International Trout Fishing Ground in Hachioji, Tokyo, using ELMIRAIVE CX to fuse 3D footage with real-time live-action backgrounds on-site, rather than the conventional method of compositing separately recorded 3D footage later. The video is scheduled for release on Kumanō Beatrice's YouTube channel on June 23 at 12:00. The partnership aims to create next-generation virtual experiences as the VTuber market matures and demand for immersive technology grows. New developments for MEWLIVE PROJECT based on this alliance are expected to begin this summer, with details on content updates and events to be announced later.
Miyuki announced on June 20 that its 1/7 scale figure of Mari from Blue Archive will be re-released, with pre-orders starting in July 2026. The figure captures Mari's blue eyes, gentle smile, and elegant pose. Separately, Furyu revealed the painted sample of a Chihiro Memorial Lobby Ver. 1/7 scale figure from the same game, with pre-orders beginning July 3, 2026. Both announcements were made via the companies' official X accounts. The Mari re-release follows the original release and gives collectors another chance to purchase the figure. No pricing or exact pre-order date beyond the month was provided for Mari, while Chihiro's figure has a confirmed July 3 start date.
Tokyo Hammock announced the smartphone game Chrono Restaurant: In Search of Memories' Recipes will release June 23 on iOS and Android. The free-to-play simulation game features over 600 dishes and tasks players with managing a restaurant transported to another world to satisfy six princes.
At NEXON Korea's NDC26 conference, NEXON Games engineer Kim Myeong-ji detailed the development of a new TTS model for Blue Archive. The team adopted Style-Bert-VITS2, an open-source Japanese-focused model, to improve emotional expression and naturalness in character voices. The upgrade targets better reproduction of nuances like distress and joy, addressing specific feedback on long vowels and pitch in Japanese lines.
Episode 10 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke moves quickly through the Harvest Festival, then shifts focus to Rosemyne's material-gathering expedition. A Crunchyroll audio glitch mars an early conversation. The back half gives Wit Studio action sequences with feybeast attacks.
Mark Gordon, the head of Call of Duty: Black Ops developer Treyarch, has stepped down after 22 years at the studio. The announcement was made via official social media channels. Gordon had led the studio since May 2005, overseeing the development of numerous Call of Duty titles including Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, Call of Duty 3, Call of Duty: World at War, and the entire Black Ops series. Under his leadership, Treyarch introduced technical innovations such as the Super Terrain system in 2018's Black Ops 4, which supported up to 100 players on a single map, and the OmniMovement system in 2024's Black Ops 6, which enabled smooth movement in all directions. The studio's new leadership will be co-studio heads Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller, both longtime Treyarch veterans with over a decade of experience as Chief Operating Officer and Production Director, respectively. The studio's message thanked Gordon for his leadership and friendship. As of the time of reporting, Gordon's LinkedIn profile still lists him as Treyarch studio head, and his next role has not been disclosed.
Polyperfect released a making-of video for Zlin City: Arch Moderna, a miniature city-building game modeled after the Czech city of Zlín. The game blends peaceful building with classic city-building elements, uses scanned real miniatures, and is set in a 1920s-1930s-inspired world. It is scheduled for release on PC via Steam, with an alpha version available for Patreon supporters.
Hamster Corporation will release Konami's 1987 billiard game "The Hustler" across multiple platforms on June 11. The game will be available as "Arcade Archives The Hustler" for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, priced at 838 yen and 837 yen respectively. A separate version, "Arcade Archives 2 The Hustler," launches the same day for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at 1,100 yen. Owners of the Switch or PS4 version can buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version at a discount of 330 yen each. The game supports one or two players and includes rules for nine-ball and rotation billiards. A 3D screen lets players check cue ball and object ball positions. The Arcade Archives 2 version adds a Time Attack Mode, where players compete to clear the game quickly, and supports VRR for behavior closer to the original arcade hardware. Both versions include online rankings, rewind, rapid fire, and multiple save slots. Hamster will stream a "The Hustler Special" episode of its official program "Arcade Archiver" on YouTube on June 11.
Episode 9 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke opens with a role-swap plot between Rosemyne and Wilfried that initially seems frivolous, but the episode pivots to reveal that Wilfried cannot read. The revelation leads to a discussion among Sylvester, Ferdinand, and Rosemyne about how Wilfried's lack of pressure has left him unprepared, contrasting with the hard-earned success of other characters.
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a Nendoroid of Takanashi Hoshino in her battle form from the game Blue Archive. The figure, listed on Amazon.co.jp at 7,130 yen, includes a shotgun, shield, auxiliary pistol, and three face plates: composed, serious, and embarrassed. It stands about 100 mm tall and is scheduled for release on November 30, 2026. The prototype was handled by Hora with production cooperation from Nendoron. Separately, Good Smile also began pre-orders for a Nendoroid Surprise trading figure set featuring six Blue Archive characters: Shiroko, Hoshino, Nonomi, Serika, Ayane, and Shiroko*Terror. That set costs 10,450 yen for a box of six, with a release date of January 31, 2027. Both items are available through Amazon.co.jp as of June 5, 2026.
Good Smile Company streamed its 'Nendoroid FUNS Good Smile Fest 2026' on June 4, 2026, unveiling a wide range of new Nendoroid figures. The event showcased colored samples and prototypes for numerous upcoming releases. Highlights included a 2.0 version of Mio Akiyama from 'K-On!', Saber in casual wear from 'Fate/stay night', and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'. Vocaloid characters such as Neru Akita and Haku Yowane also received new Nendoroid forms. Newly announced figures span multiple franchises: from 'Final Fantasy XIV', characters Alphinaud, Yotsuyu, and Emet-Selch were confirmed; from 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE', Velvet; and from 'Danganronpa 1·2 Reload', Celestia Ludenberg. The 'Super Kaguya-hime!' series added Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo. Other reveals included Femto from 'Berserk', Godzilla (2023) from 'Godzilla Minus One', and Magolor from 'Kirby of the Stars'. The 'Nendoroid Surprise' blind-box line will feature sets for 'Blue Archive', 'The Apothecary Diaries', and 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. Pre-orders opened for several items immediately after the stream.
Good Smile Company's MODEROID line is producing an assembly plastic model kit of the giant transforming combining monster robot Da'at from the smartphone game Blue Archive. The kit stands approximately 20cm tall, includes two component units Kokuma and Gebra, and is now accepting pre-orders at Rakuten Books for 13,451 yen.
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a figma of Saori Jōmae, the Arius Squad leader from Blue Archive. The 16.5 cm figure includes three face plates, an assault rifle, a pistol, a mask, and extra hands. Pre-orders are available at Rakuten Books for 10,509 yen.
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.
Developer Björn Ottosson is creating Island Architect, a PC building simulation game where players construct seaside towns on remote islands. The game removes traditional grid systems, allowing free-form house building with adjustable details like windows and stairs, plus terrain editing for tunnels and waterfalls. No release date has been announced.
Episode 8 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 dedicates its first half to a conversation between Rosemyne and Ferdinand about the brutal political realities of their world. The episode forces Rosemyne to confront the gap between her modern morals and the feudal systems she now operates within, as she schemes to oust a defiant mayor without resorting to outright violence.
Anime Expo 2026 will host the world premieres of the Black Torch television anime and a new Magic Knight Rayearth anime, with guest Rie Takahashi. The event also features Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE producer Shohei Sakakibara and scenario writer Kazutaka Kodaka, a first look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 from Studio Trigger, and U.S. premieres for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia and Sparks of Tomorrow.
Episode 5 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke returns after a one-week delay, focusing on two threads: the introduction of a new craftsman named Zack who spurs competition in wax stencil printing, and the ongoing preparations for Ferdinand's concert, where Rosemyne's influence inadvertently creates religious music and promotional materials.
The anime adaptation Sekiro: No Defeat will open in Japanese cinemas on September 4, 2026, for a limited three-week run. Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH announced the date alongside a new main visual. Crunchyroll confirmed the series will stream exclusively on its platform later in 2026. The production committee also released a statement that no generative AI is used in the adaptation, a response to audience concern after studio Qzil.la was chosen. Qzil.la is known for work involving AI technologies. Kenichi Kutsuna directs, with Takuya Satou writing the screenplay and Takahiro Kishida designing the characters. The voice cast includes Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf, Miyuki Satou as Kuro, and Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina. The story adapts FromSoftware's game, following the shinobi Sekiro and the Divine Heir during the warring Sengoku period as Ashina faces an internal threat.