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Ikimon's Art Unite Technica Color brand is releasing the ATC Kincho Magnet Collection capsule toy line on August 24, 2026. The six types reproduce familiar Kincho products at roughly 1/4 scale, including Kincho no Uzumaki, Kinchol, and Gokiburi Muender. The magnets feature working details such as openable lids, removable caps, and a pressable spray button.
The smartphone game KOF '98 UMOL is celebrating its 10th anniversary. A new anniversary-limited fighter, Ash, appearing in a form described as gone mad in a spiral of blood, has made his debut. The game is also running several concurrent events, including the 10th Anniversary Time Machine, Lucky 7, Lucky Festival, and Competition Grand Ceremony, which run through late August and early September.
Snow Man's Sakuma Daisuke appeared at the Tokyo red carpet and completion screening for the film Matching TRUE LOVE on August 20, alongside lead actress Tsuchiya Tao. He revealed his personal fateful encounter: the addictive smell of garlic on his fingertips after cooking. Tsuchiya reacted with shock, saying she avoids touching garlic directly with her fingers.
Moonton launched a limited-time Assassin's Creed crossover in Watcher of Realms on August 20. Ezio, Kassandra, Eivor, and Bayek join as playable heroes, with Ezio obtainable for free through login and mission participation. A crossover story and the stealth-inspired 'Assassin's Creed' event are also live.
DevilishGames will release Cloudgazer: A Game About Watching Clouds on September 3 for Steam, iOS, and Android. The sky-watching simulator has no enemies or time limits, only hidden cloud shapes to find. A natural simulation drives the clouds, and a full day-night cycle includes sunrise, sunset, and starry skies.
Publisher Stratos Gaming announced on August 18 that the pachinko-style roguelike 'Splat Pachinko' will launch on PC via Steam in the latter half of this year. The game, developed by Fabio Taurisano, casts players as a giant-eyed alien chasing a kidnapped lover across space, firing eyeballs instead of balls from left to right across a board studded with pins. Each pin hit adds points, and when the eyeball lands on an enemy planet, the total becomes attack power; destroying the planet clears the stage. Enemies can attack directly or place special pins that help or harm the player. Clearing stages offers a random selection of eyeballs with special effects, such as splitting or growing with each bounce. Elite and boss enemies grant mutations, passive skills that add damage, destroy enemy pins, or provide shields. The game includes over 100 eyeball types and over 70 mutations, with shops and events between stages. Seven unique characters each have distinct playstyles, and reuniting each with a lost lover unlocks powerful mutations. The demo, available since March, received an update tied to Steam's Pin & Peg Fest sale, which runs until August 21. The full release is scheduled for late 2026, with Japanese display supported.
Indie developer Yesterday's Sandwich announced The Watcher, a first-person thriller simulation set in a dystopian totalitarian state. Players act as a regime surveillance officer, monitoring residents of an apartment building through cameras, wiretaps, and telescopes, and reporting suspicious activity. The story branches based on player choices, including whether to report or conceal targets' secrets. A Steam store page is now live, with Japanese interface and text support planned. Release date and price are undecided.
Developer Yesterday's Sandwich announced The Watcher on August 15. The first-person psycho-thriller surveillance simulation, built in Unreal Engine 5, is set in the totalitarian state Nodia. Players monitor apartment residents, decide what to report, and may intervene directly. The watcher is also being watched, and the spy room can come under attack.
Apple is working on a new Apple Watch design that could bring back a ceramic case option this year or next, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The ceramic Apple Watch was last sold in 2019 with the Apple Watch Edition Series 5. A return would mark roughly seven years since it was discontinued.
Kotono Kato, creator of Altair: A Record of Battles, launched a new manga titled Set Match! in Kodansha's Comic Days app on August 7. The manga debuted with two chapters and follows Haruha, a timid girl who joins her school's soft tennis club after seeing an upperclassman she likes, only to face a strict teacher.
Eonic Toys has announced two new 1/10 scale figures based on classic Tatsunoko Production anime, both now available for provisional reservation at the Japanese hobby retailer amiami. The first is Yatterman No.1, the protagonist of 'Yatterman', depicted in a bright, active, and mischievous pose based on the original character image. The figure stands approximately 195mm tall, is made of PVC and ABS as a painted finished product, and includes carefully sculpted details such as the mask, suit, and weapons, with shading coloring for a three-dimensional effect and an emblem-style base. The second figure is Ken the Eagle (Oogi no Ken), the G-1 leader of the Science Ninja Team from 'Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'. This figure shows Ken holding his bird-shaped boomerang, with detailed sculpting of his helmet, suit, and flowing cape, also enhanced by shading and an emblem-style base. Both figures are priced at 7,150 yen as a reference price, with amiami offering them at 6,790 yen including tax. They are scheduled for release in May 2027. The announcements were made on August 14, 2026, with article content current as of August 13, 2026.
10ft Games released a trailer for Ball Scratch Simulator on August 1 and set a Steam release for August 21. The game tasks players with scratching an itchy crotch in public spots like a classroom or job interview without being noticed. It includes reward images, achievements, and VR support.
Draknek and Friends announced that the first-person puzzle adventure He Who Watches, developed by Danga Games, will launch on PC via Steam on September 3. Players manipulate gravity to change perspective, using a bow and a single arrow to solve over 100 puzzles and reach a god at the dungeon's center.
Hatchery Games co-founder Frederick discussed the monster-raising action shooter Voidling Bound in a Game Spark interview. The game, out on PC since June 9, draws from Warframe, Spore, Destiny, and Ratchet & Clank. The studio plans more Voidlings, an endgame expansion, and a console port. Steam reviews are approaching an overwhelmingly positive rating.
Bandai is releasing Tokimeruzu BOX! Sanrio Characters Sweets Catcher, a set of eight candy-themed figures featuring Sanrio characters. Each figure includes a playable arm that can scoop beads inside a dome. The figures launch in late August 2026 at 1,540 yen each.
BE:FIRST will release its first global EP 'WATCH ME' on September 18, 2026, marking the group's US debut. The five-track EP includes the lead song 'WATCH ME feat. BIA' and the newly released 'BRUCE WAYNE feat. Flo Milli, ATL Jacob'. The project was produced independently under SKY-HI, with international collaborators including ATL Jacob, Tommy Brown, and Xansei.
Blizzard Entertainment released the hero trailer for D.Mon, the new tank hero joining Overwatch, on August 7. The trailer, titled "Ketsudan" (Decision), depicts D.Mon leading the MEKA squad against Junkers such as Wrecking Ball. D.Mon is a member of the MEKA unit, a group of former pro gamers including D.Va, and this marks the character's first appearance as a playable hero, though D.Mon appeared in the 2018 short animation "Shooting Star." The animation was co-produced by Red Dog Culture House. Alongside the trailer, a reading video titled "Shiren wo Koete" (Overcoming Trials) was released, featuring LilyPichu, the English voice actor for D.Mon, reading the latest comic "Crossroads." The comic depicts D.Mon struggling with doubts about leadership qualities after D.Va leaves the MEKA unit to join Overwatch, leaving the squad weakened. A gameplay trailer is scheduled for August 8, followed by a season trailer on August 11. Season 4, where D.Mon debuts, opens on August 12. The game is free-to-play on PC and consoles, including Nintendo Switch 2.
Square Enix will release Dragon Quest Monster Shogi Lets catch monsters! on December 18 for 2,420 yen. The mini shogi set uses a 3x4 board with eight monster pieces, each marked with slime symbols showing legal moves. It includes a carrying bag and targets players aged four and up.
BANDAI SPIRITS has opened the product page for "Ichiban Kuji Zatch Bell!," a lottery-style merchandise line based on the manga and anime "Zatch Bell!" The kuji is scheduled for sequential release from Saturday, December 12, 2026, at stores in Japan. Each draw costs 900 yen including tax. The announcement includes previews of four MASTERLISE figures, which are the A through D prizes in the lineup. The A prize is Gash Bell, offered in two versions with different facial expressions: a normal face and a Zakeru face. The company notes that customers cannot choose which version they receive. The B prize is Kiyomaro Takamine, the C prize is Kanchome, and the D prize is Parco Folgore. Kiyomaro and Folgore each come with their spell books, designed to be displayed alongside their partners. This marks the first time "Zatch Bell!" has appeared in Ichiban Kuji, according to Inside. The product page is hosted on the official Ichiban Kuji Club website run by BANDAI SPIRITS' Lottery Innovation Division. Store handling may vary, and the kuji ends when stock runs out.
Blizzard Entertainment released a teaser video for D.Mon, the next playable character in Overwatch, on August 4. D.Mon is a member of the MEKA unit, a squad of former pro gamers that includes D.Va. The unit was formed because operating the mechs' advanced systems requires excellent reflexes and judgment, and top-tier players answered the conscription. The teaser shows D.Mon's mech, holding a beam saber in its right hand, taking off with great momentum, and also features D.Va's mech. A full hero trailer is scheduled to premiere at 1 a.m. Japan Time on August 7 (9 a.m. Pacific Time on August 6). D.Mon will be added when Season 4 begins on August 11. This is the character's first appearance as a playable hero, but D.Mon can be seen at around 0:24 in the 2018 short animation 'Shooting Star,' which depicts D.Va's battles and bonds with her comrades. The game is available free-to-play on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
Blizzard Entertainment has started selling the BlizzCon Digital Bundle and BlizzCon Ultimate Collection on the Battle.net shop, priced from 3,350 yen. The bundles commemorate BlizzCon 2026, which runs September 12-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and include in-game items for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo IV, Diablo Immortal, and Hearthstone.
Yen Press announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that it has licensed the yuri light novel 'Watching the Angel Sleep, Drowning in Bed Together' and nine manga titles, including '#ImLookingForZombies', 'Mane Mane Nichi Nichi', 'Champignon Witch', and others. The light novel, by Tetsuto Uesu and Minori Chigusa, follows two high school girls who become roommates. The manga slate includes romance, fantasy, and comedy series.
Anime News Network's weekly release roundup for July 12-18 includes four anime Blu-ray sets-DAN DA DAN Season 2, Witch Watch, The 100 Girlfriends-and dozens of print and digital manga volumes from Viz Media, Kodansha USA, Seven Seas, and others. All releases are scheduled for July 14.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports the top 20 best-selling manga volumes on Amazon Kindle as of July 17, 2026. The Apothecary Diaries Volume 17, available for pre-order, takes the top spot. Other notable entries include pre-order titles Kingdom 80 and Medalist 15, new releases Shangri-La Frontier 27 and Zatch Bell! 2, and recent volumes Hunter x Hunter 39 and One-Punch Man 37. Sale items like Mob Psycho 100 at 100 yen per volume also appear.
Global pre-registration has begun for Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, a free-to-play online multiplayer hero shooter for smartphones. The game features 12 heroes and six modes at launch, including PvP, PvE, and battle royale. Soft launches in select regions preceded the global announcement. A pre-registration campaign offers a limited skin as a reward.
ByteRockers' Games is offering its multiplayer tag game 'Catch Me!' for free on Steam for a limited time. The promotion began on July 16 and runs until July 18 at 2:00 a.m. JST. Once added to a user's library during the period, the game remains accessible permanently. Normally priced at 1,200 yen, 'Catch Me!' supports up to four players in online matches. One player acts as the runner, collecting points on the map, while the other three are taggers who try to catch them. The tagger who catches the runner becomes the new runner, and the cycle continues. Stages include gimmicks such as electric floors and switch-operated shutters. The game launched in Early Access in July 2022 and had its full release in January 2023. It currently holds a 95% positive rating from 22 user reviews on Steam, earning a 'Very Positive' status. The free distribution coincides with ByteRockers' Games' first Publisher Sale, which also discounts other titles including the tower defense game 'BeeFense BeeMastered' and the cooperative action game 'Gelly Break Deluxe'. A bundle containing all three games is available for 1,200 yen.
tinyBuild announced the console version of Hypnohead Studio's roguelite strategy game The King is Watching will release on July 29 for Xbox Series X|S. The game features a 5x5 grid where subjects only work while the king watches. The Steam version, released in July 2025, holds a Very Positive rating from over 8,000 reviews. The console release includes the Volcano Update from the start.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, stars of the BBC series SHERLOCK, were spotted together at the Wimbledon Championships on July 13, 2026. The sighting in the Royal Box, with Cumberbatch's wife Sophie Hunter between them, sent fans into a frenzy, with many speculating about a possible fifth season. Co-creator Steven Moffat recently said on a podcast that he would want to do more SHERLOCK if possible, noting that the actors have aged to match the original characters.
The idol VTuber unit Quinte, part of the Lovvebox production under Blackbox Inc., released the music video for their 10th original song 'Watch Me' on July 5, 2026. The milestone comes about a year and a half after their debut in February 2025, with the unit releasing new songs at a monthly pace. The song will debut live at a solo mini-live on July 12.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, speaking at the Amazon Web Services Summit in Washington, D.C., said it is not far-fetched to compare advanced AI capabilities to nuclear weapons. He noted that cutting-edge AI models have excelled at finding vulnerabilities in core national systems like finance and military, and that the government is strengthening security measures for AI.
Algo Artis announced that three of its members-Mitsuru Matsuo, Kengo Kajiwara, and Hiroaki Kitahara-have been selected as finalists for the Heuristic division of the AtCoder World Tour Finals 2026, to be held July 7-8. Only 12 finalists are chosen worldwide. The event also includes a Human vs. AI Exhibition Match against an OpenAI agent, with a special award for a player who defeats the AI and wins the tournament.
Ubisoft's Watch Dogs 2 hit nearly 16,000 concurrent players on Steam during the 2026 Summer Sale, approaching its all-time record of about 18,000 set at launch. The game is discounted 95% to 396 yen until July 10, drawing a surge of new players a decade after release.
Blizzard Entertainment released a gameplay trailer for the Overwatch x YOASOBI collaboration, launching July 1. The trailer shows collaboration skins for Kiriko, Hanzo, Genji, Mizuki, Juno, and Anran, and features the new song 'Orion,' inspired by the short story 'The Sparrow That Fell to Earth.' The song is included in YOASOBI's 4th EP 'THE BOOK for.'
AdHoc Studio released an update for Dispatch adding new expression censorship options like mosaic and chaotic shorts, replacing the controversial black bars. The PC and PS5 versions get the update directly, while Switch 2 and Switch users need the HR Violations Pack DLC. However, the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch versions remain restricted to black censorship only, and the DLC is not available on the Japanese eShop.
Sega announced the English voice cast for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the 2008 RPG. Nazeeh Tarsha voices the Protagonist, Paul Castro Jr. plays Yosuke Hanamura, Anne Yatco is Chie Satonaka, Brianna Knickerbocker voices Yukiko Amagi, and Ari Thrash plays Marie. The game launches February 18, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC via Game Pass, and Steam.
The second main PV for the TV anime "The Reincarnated Heavy Knight Is Unmatched in Game Knowledge" has been released, featuring the ending theme song "Lv.1 Occupation: Human" by ReoNa. The PV shows protagonist Elma and Luce facing monsters and intense battles, including a crisis against nemesis Maris. The anime premieres July 2, 2026, on MBS/TBS.
Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch Season 3, titled "Into the Tiger's Den," launches on June 17 with a new hybrid map set in Tokyo called Neon Junction and a new Damage hero named Sion. Sion is an Omnic with a human-like appearance who wields dual pistols and can ride a red motorcycle inspired by the anime AKIRA. Her abilities include a rapid-fire primary attack, a charged X-shaped spread shot, a dodge that grants bonus health, and an ultimate that dashes forward while firing a barrage of bullets. The season also introduces a collaboration with Japanese music unit YOASOBI starting July 1, featuring new skins for Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo, and a new song titled "Orion." The narrative focuses on the Hashimoto Clan, a criminal organization controlling Tokyo's underworld, and explores the relationship between Sion and the clan member Mizuki. Senior Game Producer Kenny Hudson and Narrative Lead Designer Miranda Moyer discussed the season's inspirations, including Japanese culture and action films like John Wick.
Zuiki announced the official Japan launch of the My Play Watch series, a line of offline-only smartwatches designed for retro gaming and fitness tracking. Five models will release on October 29, 2026, including Space Invaders, Atari 2600, Tetris, and emoji editions, each priced at 15,400 yen. Pre-orders begin June 18.
Blizzard Entertainment announced the abilities of Shion, a new DPS hero for Overwatch, on June 12. The dual-pistol-wielding, motorcycle-riding cyber-yakuza flanker arrives with Season 3 on June 17 Japan time. The season also adds a new hybrid map, Neon Junction, set in Tokyo.
Episode 11 of Always a Catch! focuses on Renato's jealousy toward Ireneo, his cousin, over his relationship with Mimi. The episode explores Ireneo's backstory, revealing the political pressure and loneliness behind his playboy persona. Mimi understands Ireneo's position, but Renato has him thrown in the dungeon for a simple social interaction.
The anime adaptation of Mayo Momoyo's light novel series Always a Catch! has cast Kana Hanazawa as the mysterious woman Zaira, who appears to hold a grudge against Maria. The character debuted in the 10th episode, which aired on Thursday in Japan.
Publisher Spaghetti Cat and developer Shilenok announced Scratch the Ticket, a PC game about scratch-off lottery tickets. Players scratch cards, avoid bombs, and use tools like UV lights and X-ray drops to cheat. The release date is undecided.
Game Spark reports on the demo for BrokenLore: DON'T LIE, the first spin-off in the horror series. The game follows Junko, a character from the acclaimed BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH, through a surreal blend of dreamlike sci-fi and realistic horror. The demo shows Junko navigating a strange facility and experiencing eye-related body horror, setting up a story that recontextualizes events from the previous game.
At BitSummit PUNCH, held in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, 2026, the NZ CODE booth featured a playable demo of Star Catcher, a fishing adventure from New Zealand studio Still Rain. The game blends fishing with a cosmic fantasy setting: players control a creature called a Faro, designed with dolphin and rabbit influences, and fish for wandering souls to release them back to their world via a central location called the Beyond. Art director Claralise Nel said the concept started from combining fishing and space, and the team wanted to make something unique since few games focus purely on fishing. The demo showed simple controls: hold R2 to cast, wait for a soul to bite, then press X to trigger a constellation-tracing mini-game. Beyond fishing, the game includes a charge jump for long-distance movement and a wire-action mechanic using fishing gear. The field has scattered ruins and over 20 islands to explore. Online co-op for up to four players is planned, with future ship-riding with friends. Fifteen soul types are currently designed, inspired by human memories and emotions, with plans to add more. Catching souls advances the story, and NPCs offer quests and lore.
Always a Catch! premiered on April 4, 2026, introducing Maria "Mimi" Annovazzi, a martial prodigy and heir to her family who loses her status after the birth of a younger brother. Sent to Rubini to find a suitable marriage match, Mimi struggles to fit into elite society while maintaining her down-to-earth, expressive personality. The episode opens with a prince publicly ending an engagement Mimi did not know existed, setting off a chain of events that frees her from societal expectations. The premiere contrasts Mimi with her more conventional friend and distant relative Aida, who is engaged to a Rubini princess. The episode balances comedy with plot development, using Mimi's wide emotional range and masculine-leaning demeanor to highlight her outsider status. The art style and music support the tone, and the episode ends with Mimi weighing the freedom of spinsterhood against the duty of marriage.
Anime Feminist reviewed the premiere of "Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling," finding it a decent but unexceptional entry in the reincarnation fantasy genre. The episode follows an unnamed protagonist who is reborn as a baby dragon in a fantasy world with no memory of his past life. Guided by a divine voice with a surprisingly humorous personality, he must hunt and eat creatures to level up and survive. The reviewer notes strong similarities to "So I'm a Spider, So What?" but finds the protagonist lacks that show's charisma, making his progression feel less triumphant. The monster designs are praised as distinct and well-crafted, and the divine voice's playful mockery provides comic relief. The episode introduces a human magician who becomes an ally, and the world's politics remain mysterious, hinting at potential depth. However, the protagonist's naivety about how humans will perceive him is criticized as unrealistic. Overall, the review calls it a competent reincarnation story, recommending "So I'm a Spider, So What?" as a superior alternative but suggesting this show is passable for fans who have already seen that series.
Activision Blizzard Japan announced a collaboration between the hero shooter Overwatch and the music unit YOASOBI at a presentation in Tokyo on May 28. The collaboration begins on July 1. YOASOBI produced a new song titled "Orion" based on a short story called "The Sparrow That Fell to Earth," which was published on the same day. The story follows Genji visiting Tokyo and recalling childhood memories with Hanzo and Kiriko. The song's title references the Orion constellation, with Ayase explaining that the theme is the three stars that appear close together from a certain angle but are actually far apart, mirroring the characters' relationships. The song will appear on YOASOBI's EP "THE BOOK 4," releasing June 26, with a US-exclusive Overwatch edition vinyl. In-game skins themed around Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo will be added. A music video for "Orion" is being produced by animation studio A-1 Pictures. At the event, Overwatch development team members Lead Hero Producer Kenny Hudson and Narrative Design Lead Miranda Moyer appeared alongside YOASOBI's Ayase and ikura.
The Akane-Banashi anime has released a preview for its 8th episode ahead of its May 23, 2026 debut. The series premiered on April 4, 2026, and streams on YouTube and Netflix worldwide. The anime adapts the manga by writer Yuki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue, which began in 2022 and has 17 volumes. Viz Media publishes the English version. The anime is directed by Ayumu Watanabe, with scripts overseen by Michihiro Tsuchiya. Yu Harima is assistant director, and Kii Tanaka handles character designs and chief animation direction. Production is by ZEXCS. The Japanese cast includes Anna Nagase as Akane Osaki, Takuya Eguchi as Karashi Nerimaya, Rie Takahashi as Hikaru Koragi, and others. Netflix also recently revealed additional English dub cast members for the third episode. The story follows Akane Osaki, a high school student who secretly takes rakugo lessons from her father's former teacher, Shiguma Arakawa, and begins her climb from opening act to headliner.
In an interview with Anime News Network, the production team behind Always a Catch! discussed the design and personality of heroine Mimi, focusing on her brass knuckle hair ornament, her lack of noble lady training, and how her unrestrained behavior sets her apart from other villainess characters.
A pop-up store for the TV anime Witch Watch will run from May 22 to June 7, 2026, at the ETERNO_RECIT Official Shop in Shinjuku Marui Annex. The event features newly drawn picnic-themed illustrations of characters including Nico Wakatsuki and Morihito Otogi, with a range of original goods, photo spots, and purchase bonuses.