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- AVA has been in service for 18 years and 6,485 days · 2026-09-02
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- AVA's service ends October 28, 2026 · 2026-09-02
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10h ago
G.O.P will begin official service for AVA RE:BIRTH on October 28, 2026, the same day its predecessor Alliance of Valiant Arms ends service. The free-to-play PC online FPS is developed by VALOFE and runs on Windows through the Pmang and VFUN platforms. Pre-downloading of the game client opened on October 23 at 17:00. At launch the game adds a Trading Post for player-to-player item sales and a Battle Pass that grants rewards through play, and the build incorporates changes gathered during a closed beta test held October 1 to 7. Players pick from three classes, Pointman, Rifleman, and Sniper, and modes range from solo AI play to large-scale battles holding up to 16 players. The new PvPvE extraction mode Hunting Field has squads collect supplies on urban and desert maps and try to escape. Global advance registrations have passed 300,000, enough to unlock every staged campaign reward for all players.
2d ago
ARROVA Inc. will sell VRChat-compatible digital fashion based on the TV anime Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- through its digital fashion marketplace TOKYO AVATAR GATE. The first wave, six apparel items, goes on sale October 28, 2026 at 12:00. The second wave, six accessories and goods, follows on November 4 at 12:00. All six apparel pieces cost 3,300 yen tax included, including an Emilia print T-shirt, Rem denim pants, a Ram ruffled turtleneck knit top, a Beatrice short zip-up parka, an Echidna leather skirt, and Natsuki Subaru wool wide short pants with layered tops. The goods line runs from 1,650 yen to 2,200 yen, covering an Emilia ita-bag, a Subaru memorial capsule and tag necklace, a Rem collar choker, a Ram tag bangle, Beatrice slip-on sandals, and an Echidna ring. ARROVA handled planning, production, and design; V Inc. handled VRChat costume support and data adjustment and produced some items.
6d ago
Liquid Swords, the studio Christofer Sundberg founded in 2020 after co-founding Avalanche Studios, is reported bankrupt, with salaries unpaid for several months, according to Swedish media cited by Insider Gaming. Its debut title Samson, an open-world crime-city action game, released in April 2026 to a Metascore of 51 on PC from 33 reviews and mixed Steam reception. Around 30 employees will receive state support, and a buyer is being sought.
Oct 16
Avail will release BT21 goods starting October 17, 2026. The lineup includes shopping bags and square pouches with colorful designs, plus simple shoulder bags. The items go on sale at stores that day and on the online store from 12:00 PM the same day. Avail directs customers to its official account for details.
Oct 16
Dota 2 pro Nuengnara Teeramahanon, known as 23savage, said Malaysian police detained him and teammates Fbz and Oli on October 13, confiscated his phone and passport, and questioned him for two hours about whether he really plays esports. Given a chance to prove it, he picked Kez and put up 32 kills, 3 deaths and 10 assists in a 40-minute match. He and the others were released.
Oct 16
Amazon has begun free distribution of two PC titles for Prime members. Caravan SandWitch, an exploration adventure set on the desertified planet Cigalo, is available until December 17, 2026. Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong is available until November 19, 2026. Both can be kept without limit after acquisition. Caravan SandWitch has no combat, no death, and no time limit.
Oct 15
Worldwide Skippa, yvnlazy, and Ludio are the final additions to LYRICADE at Shibuya's WWW, bringing the bill to 25 acts for the October 25 event. The three also appear on the CONCRETE GREEN 12 mixtape, and yvnlazy and Ludio released the Kianna collaboration "Totteoki" in January 2026. Tickets are 2,500 yen with a separate two-drink charge.
Oct 14
G.O.P announced on October 14 the changes coming to AVA RE:BIRTH at launch, following the closed beta test held from October 2 to 7. The new PvPvE extraction mode Hunting Field will have enemy NPC attack power, reaction speed, spawn positions, and behavior patterns adjusted, with the stated aim of a less stressful combat experience. Combat feel and hit feedback will be strengthened. Modes Occupation, Escort, and Deathmatch appear in the latest trailer, and the custom room feature from the closed beta will be unlocked along with server selection. A Black Market exchange will be added, where items can be bought and sold with lowest-price displays, search categories, and a favorites list. After launch, G.O.P plans an equipment cost limit system that caps the total cost of worn gear in every mode except Hunting Field, plus a clan feature at an unannounced timing. AVA RE:BIRTH is scheduled to begin PC service in fall 2026.
Oct 13
At Brasil Game Show 2026 in São Paulo, 2 Wedges developers Pedro Oliveira and Pablo Ortolan presented Caravana 2000, a first-person Vampire Survivors-style action game built on Brazilian pop culture. Players control truck dancers, including a Sonic parody named Satanic, using a work permit as starting equipment and combining up to four weapons and items. The developers said the game mixes Brazilian references with internet jokes that travel.
Oct 12
A closed beta play report for AVA RE:BIRTH, the successor to Alliance of Valiant Arms, describes a launch flow that runs through a website before the Pmang launcher, a lobby built around a character screen with battle pass and shop panels, and a mode select handled by a pull-down menu. Shooting feedback is thin: enemies show little reaction to hits, and damage taken is often noticed only after HP is gone.
Oct 8
GOP Corporation's free-to-play FPS AVA RE:BIRTH, which inherits the Alliance of Valiant Arms IP, ran a closed beta test through October 7 ahead of a fall 2026 release. The CBT included three modes: 5-on-5 Annihilation, 4-on-4 Demolition, and the PvPvE extraction mode HUNTING FIELD, where dying carries the risk of losing what you brought in.
Oct 7
Amazon Luna, the gaming service available to Amazon Prime members, has disclosed the ten PC games it will distribute across October 2026. The lineup opens on October 1 with Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit via the Epic Games Store and the 2016 DOOM via a GOG code. Later entries include Caravan SandWitch, Trash Goblin, Conarium, WarBreeds, Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong, Ad Infinitum, Time Travel: Escape Room Game, and Kiborg. Luna cloud gaming is not offered in Japan, but Japanese Prime members can still claim the free PC games.
Oct 6
The sixth issue of the gravure mook PARADE is on sale now, priced at 1,980 yen including tax. It runs A4 and 96 pages from Shogakukan, released October 1, 2026. Hinano Himeno, leader of the idol group #Mooove!, takes the front cover. Rina Koike, who has appeared in Kamen Rider Kiva and Ultraman Ginga S, takes the back cover. Maikichi of Super Space Sheriff Gavan: Infinity appears in the pages.
Oct 6
Premium Bandai is taking preorders for a batch of Gunpla kits scheduled to ship in December 2026. The roundup spans Real Grade reprints including the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam Deactive Mode and the ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam Deactive Mode, effect unit reprints for Strike Freedom and Destiny, the High Grade Leon, Gundam Griepe and Gundam Aerial Permet Score Six, and the SD BB Senshi Tenrei Gundamu Reprint Kirako Ver. Prices start at 1,870 yen.
Oct 5
Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official began free streaming of Space Sheriff Gavan on September 30. Episodes 1 and 2 are up, and the playlist indicates new episodes arrive on Wednesdays. The 1982 series, the first entry in the Metal Hero Series, ran 44 episodes and starred Kenji Ohba as Ichijouji Retsu. A related work, Cho Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity, began broadcasting in February 2026.
Oct 4
G.O.P will expand closed beta slots for the FPS AVA RE:BIRTH from 2,000 to 5,000. The test runs on PC from October 1 at 16:00 to October 7 at 12:00, with applications closing September 29 at 12:00. The free-to-play successor to Alliance of Valiant Arms adds three classes, a Hunting Field survival mode, and weapons that can be upgraded with collected materials.
Oct 3
G.O.P began pre-registration and closed beta test recruitment for the PC online FPS AVA RE:BIRTH on September 24, 2026, at 19:00. The game is the successor to Alliance of Valiant Arms, the online FPS known as AVA. The closed beta runs from October 1 at 16:00 to October 7 at 12:00, with applications open until September 29 at 12:00. Only 2,000 players will be selected by lottery across regions, and results will be posted on the official website from September 30 at 12:00. The game adds a new extraction-style mode called HUNTING FIELD, where AI soldiers and other players compete for supplies and try to escape with loot. Pre-registration milestones range from 50,000 registrations, which award the M67 Dark Hunter and in-game currency, up to 300,000 registrations, which add the Arjuna Dark Hunter. A character name early acquisition campaign runs until October 26 at 12:00, since character names cannot be duplicated in the game.
Oct 2
Mazda will sell a two-car 1/64 die-cast set of the FC3S Savanna RX-7 driven by Ryosuke Takahashi and the FD3S Efini RX-7 driven by Keisuke Takahashi, the company announced. Sales start Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the MAZDA ONLINE SHOP and MAZDA FAN FESTA 2026 at FUJI SPEEDWAY, with dealership orders from Thursday, October 8. The set costs 11,000 yen.
Sep 11
G.O.P. announced on September 11 its game balance policy for AVA RE:BIRTH, a new PC online FPS using the Alliance of Valiant Arms IP. The game is scheduled to launch in fall 2026 on Windows PC through Pmang and VFUN. G.O.P. says the priority is an environment where players feel their skill and understanding deepen through repeated play, with results from strategic judgment and equipment upgrades mattering beyond aim strength. Weapon balance is being rebuilt so assault rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles keep distinct feels, after what G.O.P. describes as homogenized play feel from performance inflation. Damage is adjusted to extend engagement time, so recoil control and positioning decide fights rather than the first shot. The three classic classes return: Pointman, Rifleman, and Sniper. G.O.P. says it is making strict adjustments so paid items and earnable items do not create a large performance gap. A preliminary test is under consideration, with the next concrete development to be announced soon.
Sep 10
The V-Cinext Cho Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity VS Lya has announced three guest cast members: cosplayer Enako as the psychokinetic Nitocris, 7ORDER's Reo Nagatsuma as the fire-wielding Randy, and stage actor Ryojiro Tsuji as the electricity-wielding Carter. All three play members of Survivors, an anti-government group on Planet Arcam, and clash with Reiji Doki and Kentaro Yasui's Fuma Kumu. Character visuals, comments, and a teaser trailer are out. A limited theatrical run starts Friday, December 11.
Sep 7
Bandai opened product pages for two new PROJECT R.E.D. items tied to Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity. The Gavan Infinity Laser ver. soft vinyl figure, priced at 1,100 yen, ships September 19, 2026. The DX Horned Beast Hekikaku, a roughly 200mm figure with a scissor open-close gimmick and an Egorgia set, costs 4,400 yen and releases October 3, 2026. It combines with the DX Horned Beast Enkaku and Omega Horn.
Sep 5
ShowMinorSavage, the three-member group of Aile The Shota, MANATO (BE:FIRST), and SOTA (BE:FIRST), announced the digital single 'LTL' for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The track, made with rapper SALU, carries the meaning 'Live This Life' and is produced by MONJOE. 'LTL' is the ending theme for the radio program 'RECOMEN!' on Bunka Hoso from September 14 to 17.
Sep 2
G.O.P opened a special website on September 2 looking back at AVA's 18 years and 6,485 days of service. The site includes a history timeline, cumulative player data, and comments from past operation producers. A campaign to transfer character names to the new title AVA RE:BIRTH runs until September 24 at 12:00. AVA's service ends October 28, 2026, and the successor launches this fall on Pmang and VFUN.
Sep 2
Bandai Spirits opens pre-orders on September 1 for the HI-METAL R Dragonar 1 & Cavalier 0 set, a 40th anniversary release for Metal Armor Dragonar. The Dragonar 1 uses a new outer sculpt, and the set bundles the large Cavalier 0 option parts, a hybrid shield, laser swords, and a dedicated base. It costs 29,700 yen and ships in February 2027.
Aug 28
Reito Kuji, producer of the tokusatsu video series [PROJECT R.E.D.], discussed the response to Ultra Gavan Infinity and what comes next with Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn. He described the crossover between Omega Horn and Ultra Gavan as unfolding like pieces being unearthed little by little, with plans to keep the project moving forward.
Aug 28
G.O.P announced on August 28 details for HUNTING FIELD, a new mode in AVA RE:BIRTH, the upcoming PC online FPS that continues the Alliance of Valiant Arms (AVA) series. The mode is an extraction shooter-style survival experience where players sortie into familiar AVA locations like urban areas and vast deserts, collect supplies from scattered crates, and contend with roaming AI soldiers and other players. Players who fail to reach an extraction portal before the time limit lose everything they gathered. Equipment acquired and upgraded in HUNTING FIELD can also be used in other game modes within AVA RE:BIRTH, creating a growth loop described as "endless" that raises the player's status as a soldier. The announcement updated the official teaser site and released a second teaser movie showing large-scale battles with helicopters and tanks. G.O.P stated that the next information release will discuss the game's balance policy, addressing whether the balance of the original AVA era can be faithfully reproduced while evolving for modern players. AVA RE:BIRTH is scheduled to launch on PC via Pmang and VFUN in autumn 2026. The original AVA service will end on October 28, 2026.
Aug 26
G.O.P announced on August 26 that the online FPS Alliance of Valiant Arms (AVA) will end its service on October 28, 2026. The game began official service in Japan in December 2008, marking approximately 18 years of operation. The final update is scheduled for September 9, which will include updates to the operation system, AVAcoin shop, and capsule store items, along with the end of in-game JEWEL sales and capsule store item sales. Events such as the RT Kyoransai and a special login campaign updated every two weeks will run until the service ends. The baton passes to AVA RE:BIRTH, a new PC online FPS sharing the same worldview, scheduled for release in fall 2026. The new title was officially named on August 12, with a teaser site and movie released. The service ending applies to the Pmang version; the global version A.V.A Global remains available on Steam. G.O.P noted that at its peak, AVA saw 70,000 matches played daily, with over 2.8 million cumulative players.
Aug 19
Alphamax is releasing a Gavan action figure from Space Sheriff Gavan in December 2026. The 20 cm figure uses vapor plating and a cloth inner suit, with 38 articulation points. It includes LED-equipped parts and a magnet-based display base. Orders opened August 18.
Aug 16
Automaton's weekly roundup highlights seven stories, including the announcement of AVA RE:BIRTH, a return-to-roots FPS slated for fall 2026, and the October 1 release of Ghost of Yōtei's Complete Edition expansion, which adds a new story and a survival mode.
Aug 14
A feature-length film adaptation of the internet horror character Jeff the Killer is in the works, with creator-driven studio Tongal and TikTok creator Savanah Moss producing. Moss, known for her horror-comedy short videos, will produce alongside Mark Korshak and Michael McKay. No director, screenwriter, cast, or release date has been announced yet.
Aug 14
The Epic Games Store is giving away Caravan SandWitch for free until midnight on August 21. The sci-fi exploration adventure, which normally sells for 2,950 yen including tax, can be added to a library permanently during the distribution window. The game supports Japanese display.
Developed by Studio Plane Toast and published by Dear Villagers, Caravan SandWitch follows protagonist Sauge, who receives a distress signal from the spaceship of her sister, missing for six years. Sauge travels to the planet Sigalo, modeled after the Provence region of France, to search for her. The world is semi-open, with areas desertified by humanity's overdevelopment alongside lush green regions.
The game has no combat, no fall damage, and no time limits, letting players explore peacefully by van or on foot. Upgrading the van with scrap unlocks antennas and grappling hooks that open new paths and ruins. Caravan SandWitch launched in September 2024 for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS5, with a mobile version arriving in August 2026. On Steam, it holds a Very Positive rating with 88% of roughly 2,700 reviews favorable. A first-anniversary free update added new final-chapter quests and a van appearance changer.
Aug 12
G.O.P announced on August 12, 2026 that the official title for its new project using the Alliance of Valiant Arms (AVA) IP is AVA RE:BIRTH. The PC online FPS is scheduled for release in fall 2026, narrowing the earlier window of within 2026. A teaser site and a roughly 15-second teaser movie launched alongside the announcement. The teaser movie shows the title logo emerging from darkness, with no background music, only gunfire and radio chat sounds to evoke the original battlefield experience. The name combines BIRTH to signal a new battlefield and RE to signify reproducing the excitement of the original game. G.O.P describes the project as a return to the original FPS experience, with smooth performance on older PCs. AVA began official service in 2010, set in a fictional European war with two factions, the EU and NRF, and up to 32 players per room. The announcement notes this is merely a prologue, with further details on new elements and the full game picture promised soon.
Aug 9
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, released July 23, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, holds an 80 Metascore on both PC and PS5. Reviewers praise the hand-drawn visuals, combat mechanics, and mastery satisfaction, while opinions vary on story mode and fidelity to the original series.
Aug 8
ShowMinorSavage, the BMSG unit of Aile The Shota, MANATO, and SOTA, releases the digital single Gradation on August 12, 2026. The mellow R&B track, produced by VLOT, captures a summer moment at dusk by the seaside. Pre-add and pre-save are available now.
Aug 5
The Chiikawa anime film opened at #1 in Japan, earning 2,240,333,500 yen (about US$13.70 million) on 1,508,500 tickets over its first three days. The fifth live-action Kingdom film dropped to #3 in its second weekend, with a cumulative total of 3,354,667,400 yen (about US$20.52 million).
Jul 20
At the finale event for Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, held July 19 at Tokyo Dome City Theater G Rosso, main cast members Kohei Nagata, Ryuga Akabane, Kanna Sumi, and Kentaro Yasui announced that the Super Gavan team will appear in the new series Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn. A post-finale mini-drama, Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Gaiden, will stream on YouTube and TTFC.
Jul 19
KAI-YOU visited Akihabara's Super Potato with VaVa to discuss the retro games that influenced him. He cites the MOTHER series as his favorite game music and has participated in official remix projects for Persona 3 and UNDERTALE. He shares memories of clearing Adventure Island and playing Dragon Quest Monsters 2 with friends.
Jul 15
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the July 2026 lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on July 16. The additions span three weeks and include eight titles across the Extra, Premium, and Classics tiers. The open-world action RPG Rise of the Ronin, developed by Team NINJA and set during Japan's Bakumatsu period, is available from July 16 for PS5. Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a first- and third-person adventure set 15 years after the film, and Firefighting Simulator Ignite, a cooperative firefighting simulation, launch on July 21. The zombie survival game Dying Light, the sci-fi RPG Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, and the platformer Snow Bros. Wonderland arrive on July 28. For Premium subscribers, two PlayStation 2 classics-Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Fahrenheit-become playable on July 21. The staggered release schedule gives subscribers a steady stream of new content throughout the month.
Jul 15
The final trailer for the double feature film "Kamen Rider Zetts: Sayonara no Mission" and "Super Space Sheriff Gaban Infinity: The Day the Sun Wept" has been released. NCT127 member YUTA joins the cast of Kamen Rider Zetts as a mysterious biker and also performs the theme song "Dreams Never Sleep." Voice actress Ayana Taketatsu plays a news announcer. The film opens in Japan on July 24, 2026.
Jul 14
Bilibili showcased a simulation RPG based on the long-running Hong Kong manhua The Ravages of Time at Bilibili World 2026. The game, titled Three Kingdoms: The Ravages of Time, focuses on Sima Yi and Liao Yuan Huo (later Zhao Yun) and features a strategist card system. A closed beta for PC and Android begins July 23 in mainland China.
Jul 11
A hands-on preview of the Indian-developed Souls-like action RPG Unleash The Avatar at Bilibili World 2026 finds a game with a strong Bollywood-inspired concept and no stamina management, but the demo's combat against strong enemies felt monotonous and unbalanced. The game, first shown in 2025 as Project 11A, is still in development.
Jul 2
A special collaboration video featuring Kamen Rider Zetts and Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity will screen in Japanese theaters from July 3. The video is part of the "NO MORE Movie Thieves" campaign, which urges audiences not to film or record in theaters. The two heroes pursue a "Camera Man" character in a comical chase, with narration by Jiei Kabira and Ayako Kawasumi.
Jun 23
Indian developer Aeos Games released new gameplay footage for its soulslike action RPG Unleash The Avatar, inspired by Indian mythology. The footage shows combat against a Mahishasura-like enemy, sword and chakra techniques, a bow, a gada-like weapon, and a transformation granting god-like powers. The game was previously shown as a prototype called Project 11A in 2025.
Jun 21
Gentle Troll Entertainment released the fantasy visual novel sequel 'Tavantalk Story: Dreamwalker' on Steam. The game is set 36 years before the original 'Tavantalk' and puts players in charge of a seaside tavern where they serve magical drinks to adventurers. Drink-making involves mixing magic potions to match customer requests, and players can also create quests from rumors gathered at the bar.
Jun 16
Anique announced a new original merchandise project called Diner Caravan for the VTuber group hololive English on June 15, 2026. The project features brand-new illustrations by artist Shugao, themed around an American diner. The scenario depicts members of hololive English -Advent- (Shiori Novella, Koseki Bijou, Nerissa Ravencroft, Fuwawa Abyssgard, and Mococo Abyssgard) running a mobile diner, with Mori Calliope and Ouro Kronii visiting as customers. Anique will exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 for the first time, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 2 to July 5. The booth is located in West Hall #2328. At the event, Anique will sell Diner Caravan goods and set up a photo booth with life-sized illustrated panels. Character-specific bundle sets with exclusive packaging will be sold only at the venue. Online sales of the merchandise are planned for some regions starting July 6, with details to be announced on Anique's social media.
Jun 12
The television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga has revealed its main promotional video, a July 8 premiere date, theme song performers, and additional cast members. Lia performs the opening theme, and AVAM performs the ending theme. The anime will debut on multiple Japanese TV stations and streaming services.
Jun 9
Gentle Troll Entertainment released the fantasy visual novel Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker on Steam on June 10. The prequel to Tavern Talk is set 36 years earlier in the port town of Dragon's Dream Bed. A 10% launch discount runs for a limited time. The Nintendo Switch version follows on June 25.
Jun 7
The Arcade Crew and Dotemu announced 'Wardens of Avalon,' an action RPG based on Arthurian legend, during the PC Gaming Show 2026. Developed by Runes Studio, the game features top-down crafting and battle scenes. It is scheduled for a 2027 release on Steam, with playtest registration now open.
Jun 6
Sega announced new collaborations for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds at Summer Games Fest, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar: The Last Airbender in Year One, and Godzilla and Evangelion in Year Two. The game is out now on multiple platforms, and a new indie title, Sonic Pico Park, was also teased.
May 31
The upcoming summer film for Kamen Rider Zetts will bring together every member of the secret defense organization CODE for the first time. The film, Kamen Rider Zetts & Cho Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity W Hero Summer Movie 2026, opens in theaters nationwide on July 24. It is a double feature with the Gavan Infinity film. The newly released scene photos show the full CODE lineup facing the antagonist Kudo Shuma, also known as Kamen Rider Musou, played by Soshina Shunta of M!LK. Musou can manipulate the waking dream world. The CODE agents include Manzu Baku as Kamen Rider Zetts (Imai Ryutaro), Nox as Kamen Rider Nox (Furukawa Yuki), Zieg as Kamen Rider Dawn (Amano Hiroshige), Zero (Kawahira Jiei), The Lady (Mimura Rie), Three (Tamaki Hiroki), Five (Koyanagi Shin), and Six (Hirakawa Yuzuki). The Gavan Infinity side of the double feature will see four Gavan characters from different dimensions gather and perform a simultaneous "steaming" transformation. Guest actors for the Zetts portion include Soshina, and for the Gavan portion, the comedy duo Jarujaru's Goto Junpei and Fukutoku Shusuke, along with Takahashi Tsutomu, appear.