DRE Box is a new collaborative comic label from Manga Box and Drecom, launched on June 6, 2026, specializing in isekai and fantasy manga adaptations of Drecom's light novel IP.
Manga Box and Drecom launched DRE Box on June 6, 2026, as a joint comic label focused on isekai and fantasy works. The label will release a new series monthly for four consecutive months starting from its launch date, adapting light novels from Drecom's DRE Novels imprint into manga serialized on Manga Box's platforms. This formalizes a pipeline between Drecom's light novel IP and Manga Box's digital distribution, aiming to compete more aggressively in the high-demand isekai fantasy segment.
The launch follows Drecom's broader expansion into indie game support through Drecom Creators Studio, announced in May 2026. That studio has already announced its first four support titles: TIMEMOON, Quiet Express Room 909, Beautiful Life Show, and Chill Planet. Drecom has also recently denied reports that Atari acquired the trademark rights to the Wizardry IP, stating it has no intention of selling the Wizardry trademark rights and will continue to hold the domestic and international trademark rights for the game series.
DRE Box represents Drecom's continued diversification beyond its core game development business, leveraging its existing light novel catalog through a partnership with Manga Box's established digital manga platform. The label's output is currently limited to the four announced titles scheduled for monthly release starting June 6, 2026.
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Yen Press announced on Thursday that it has licensed two light novel series under its Yen On imprint and one manga title. The company also revealed an audiobook adaptation of Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki novel. Further announcements are planned at San Diego Comic-Con.
Onion Games has announced a premium physical edition of its RPG "Stray Children" for Nintendo Switch, set for release on December 10, 2026, at 10,978 yen. The "Stray Children TREASURE BOX" is a limited first-print run produced only for pre-orders, with no additional manufacturing planned after the order period ends. The box includes the game cartridge with all updates applied, the "Stray Book" development archive spanning approximately 160 pages of sketches and setting art by character designer Kazuyuki Kurashima, background artist Satoshi Katsuta, and director Yoshiro Kimura. Also included is an experience music CD for the in-game fictional RPG "Mikazuki," described in the game as a title canceled in 1997, featuring chiptune music by the group Thelonious Monkeys. A cloth antique map titled "The Night Before the World's Collapse" and an acrylic keychain featuring the protagonist and his companion complete the set. Pre-orders opened on July 24. A talk show to commemorate the announcement is scheduled for July 25 at 20:30 JST on Kimura's X account, featuring Kimura, Kurashima, and Thelonious Monkeys members Masanori Adachi and Hiroshi Taniguchi, hosted by Yamaguchi Quest.
QualiArts and COVER Corporation launched "hololive Dreams" (abbreviated as "HoloDori") on July 23, 2026, for iOS, Android, and Steam. The game is the first official smartphone title for the hololive production VTuber group. It is a free-to-play rhythm and RPG set in a theme park, where players raise talents, play rhythm games and mini-games, and build a dream park. Pre-downloads for the smartphone versions began on July 22. The developers announced that cumulative pre-registrations surpassed 1.5 million, triggering in-game rewards for all 54 participating talents, including a "Kawaii Hairpin" accessory and five gacha tickets. To celebrate the launch, a "15-Day 25-Song Addition Campaign" will add 25 songs over 15 consecutive days, and a login bonus will award diamonds equivalent to 10 gacha pulls. Players can also obtain one talent of their choice at the highest rarity at the start of the game.
PLAYISM released the point-and-click horror game "Hie: The Dream of a Cockspur" on Steam on July 22, 2026. Developed by solo indie developer roccay, the game is a point-and-click survival horror adventure characterized by a surreal and eerie atmosphere influenced by surrealist paintings and animations. The story follows a protagonist who visits a remote island with other investigators to examine a mysterious object that crashed there. After two weeks of investigation, the engine of their only means of transportation, a fishing boat, breaks down, stranding them on the island with no exit. Players explore various locations and items while uncovering the backgrounds of the other investigators and their relationships with the protagonist. The game was originally titled "The Dream of a Cockspur" before being changed to its current name. The Steam store page quotes a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, and many sections appear to have been rewritten with black paint, adding to the unsettling atmosphere. A therapy dog named Nannan appears as a source of comfort, wagging its tail when petted. The regular price is 790 yen, with a 10% discount to 711 yen until August 6.
Dear Villagers and Drop Rate Studio released the underwater horror action game DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain on Steam and Epic Games Store on July 21, 2026. Players explore the Abyssal Puddle labyrinth, manage survivors, and collect relics to prevent a great flood in 40 days. A launch sale offers a 20% discount until August 5.
Chinese indie developer Li Laoshi Studio, in partnership with Eternal Dream, will release the mystery adventure game '5th Grade Class B Case Files' on PC via Steam on July 26, 2026. The game follows two fifth-grade girls, Hanamori and Nagomi (also referred to as Wamu in some sources), who investigate strange events at their elementary school. The full game consists of five chapters. On launch day, chapters 1 through 3 will be available: Chapter 1 is free, while Chapter 2 'The Ghost in the Painting' and Chapter 3 'The First Setback' will be sold as DLC for 395 yen each. A 20% launch discount will reduce the price of each paid chapter to approximately 316 yen. Chapters 4 and 5, titled 'Blood-Colored Wings' and 'Chaos Choir,' are planned for later release as DLC. Each chapter takes about one hour to play. The development team is a married couple: Li Laoshi handles scenario and programming, while Coordinate Zahyou handles graphics. Li Laoshi is a current teacher and mystery novel enthusiast. The game is already available as a demo on Steam, letting players try roughly one-third of Chapter 1 with Japanese subtitle support.
Cover announced that 'hololive Dreams' will launch on July 23 for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The free-to-play rhythm RPG will offer monthly memberships for each hololive member at 290 yen, providing cosmetic rewards. A create-beatmap feature will include beatmaps made by members themselves. A collaboration event with fireworks and drones is scheduled for October 15 at Saitama Stadium 2002.
Dreams has released the second series of HIPPERS Monchhichi decorative figurines, the COLORS:Wink Series. Pre-orders are open at the Dreams online shop, with general release on July 24, 2026. The blind box set includes 8 types (6 regular + 2 secret) at 1,430 yen each. Monchhichi, created by Sekiguchi in 1974, has sold over 70 million units worldwide.
Colopl's DREAM!ing, which ended its mobile game service in May 2021, is marking its 8th anniversary. Main story parts 1 through 4, as well as character and event stories, are now available on the Anime Times subscription channel on Prime Video. An exhibition event, "DREAM!ing 8th Anniversary Celebration," will run from July 25 to August 11 at Machida Modi in Tokyo.
thatgamecompany released the interactive experience 'Dear Van Gogh: To Dearly Beloved Van Gogh' within Sky: Children of the Light, available from July 17, 2026. A limited-time pop-up event at the former Sanzenri site in Shibuya runs from August 4 to August 11, featuring free exhibits and a reservation-required wheat field installation.
Akita Shoten is running a sale on Amazon Kindle, offering individual volumes of ten manga series for 99 yen each. The lineup includes NIGHTMARE MAKER, Children of the Whales, Batchi Batchi, Tsubaki Night Club, Yaniz, Ippon!, Yakyu Shiyouze!, Harigane Service ACE, Vanitas, and Hakoiri. The discounts apply to both single volumes and complete sets.
The French manga 'Dreamland' by Reno Lemaire will be adapted into a television anime that will broadcast in Japan starting October 2026. The series will air on ABC TV and TV Asahi network stations nationwide as part of the ANiMAZiNG!!! block, every Saturday at 2:00 AM. The original manga, a shonen series heavily influenced by Japanese manga, has sold over 800,000 copies in France. The anime is produced by the French studio Ellipse & La Chouette Compagnie, with direction by Juan Pablo Machado and Joe Celse. The Japanese broadcast will be a fully localized version with Japanese voice actors. A key visual and the official Japanese website have been released. Author Reno Lemaire expressed his surprise and honor that the work is reaching Japan, while the directors noted they grew up watching Japanese anime.
Bushiroad released a new Fairy Visual, a third promotional video, and a redesigned official website for BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA on July 16, 2026, following the broadcast of episode 5. The materials center on the character Viola, voiced by Kaede Hondo, and depict the members of Mugendai MewType as miniature fairy-like figures under her control. The trailer compiles key scenes from the first five episodes and highlights Viola's role as the primary antagonist. The website redesign adopts a darker theme that mirrors the character's takeover of the narrative. The series is produced by NICHICALINE, a brand name for the production style of SANZIGEN, which has handled previous BanG Dream! anime. Tomomi Umetsu directs, with Hiroshi Morita as assistant director, Midori Goto on series composition, and Osamu Nobusawa and Mochipuyo handling character designs. The anime streams on Crunchyroll in North America and on Muse Asia. The promotional update follows a major turning point in the story, with Viola's machinations revealed as the driving force behind conflicts faced by main characters Arale and Ritsu.
PLAYISM announced on July 15 that it will release the point-and-click horror adventure "Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur" on Steam on July 22. The game is set on a deserted island where the protagonist and other investigators become stranded after their boat engine fails while investigating a mysterious crashed object. Players explore locations and items to uncover the horror lurking on the island, with player choices affecting which story aspects are revealed. The developer roccay, who previously specialized in molecular cell biology and pathology, created this as his first full-length game. The game features a therapy dog named Nannan that provides comfort. The price is 790 yen including tax. The released trailer shows stop-motion animation using clay and plaster props. The title was changed from "The Dream Of A Cockspur" to its current form, and the Steam store page quotes a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew, suggesting themes of food and supernatural beings. The game supports Japanese language.
RIOT MUSIC's VSinger label Mugensho Record released its first full album 'Dreamerise' on July 15. The 10-track album contains songs from the label's 2025 Prologue EP, reworked event theme songs, and two new songs. The title track 'Dreamers' was produced by Daisuke Hasegawa and is the theme for the Mugensho Record Fest 2026.
Pre-orders for the renewal package of the 1/7 scale Yatogami Tohka figure in her full spirit outfit, based on an illustration by Tsunako, are now open at Rakuten Books. The figure is part of the Fantasia 30th Anniversary Project and features Tohka wielding the great sword Sandalphon. The renewal package is priced at 24,200 yen, with a selling price of 21,527 yen at Rakuten Books. Distributor is KADOKAWA.
MUZINA GAMES, a solo Japanese developer, will release Crown & Coin: The Hundred Years on Steam Early Access on November 4. The medieval European life simulation, inspired by Koei Tecmo's Taiko Risshiden, features 1,015 real historical figures from the Hundred Years' War, including Joan of Arc. Players can befriend characters to take control of them, or create an original protagonist. Fifteen skill types each have a puzzle mini-game.
Bushiroad announced that pre-registrations for the rhythm game BanG Dream! Our Notes have exceeded 700,000 globally. Milestone rewards include stars, song tickets, and an SR or higher guaranteed gacha ticket. Additional rewards are planned up to one million pre-registrations. The game features new bands and a currently airing TV anime.
The BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita television anime is getting a manga adaptation titled BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita Arale∞Arabu-ration, drawn by artist Kuunerin. It launches on Bushiroad Works' Comic Growl website on July 24. Mugendai Mewtype keyboardist Miyako Fuji also launched a new manga, Magical Physical Kululu, on Shogakukan's Ciao Plus website on July 2.
Orange Inc. announced on Thursday that its emaqi service will release four manga titles in English: Pierrot-Man (July 10), The Isekai Reincarnation Sketchbook of Hundred Burger-chan (July 17), Barefaced: The Man Who Left Public Security (July 17), and Beyond the Heavens (July 31). Two of the titles will also be available on the emaqi Premium subscription, which launched July 1. The service is also adding 88 additional volumes to its subscription catalog in July.
Kotobukiya's lottery for the Dream Club series, themed around summer swimsuit costumes, is nearing the end of its sale period. Prizes include large acrylic stands and phone-shaped acrylic keychains featuring host girls in Venus costumes. Each draw costs 800 yen.
Cover Corporation announced on July 10, 2026, that the after-screening of the hololive Production all-members live event "hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dreams," originally held in March 2026, will be shown at theaters across Japan over four days. The screenings are scheduled for August 29 and 30, and September 5 and 6, 2026, with each day dedicated to one of the event's four stages. Tickets are priced at 4,500 yen for a regular ticket and 5,200 yen for a ticket including a set of silver tape and confetti stickers. A lottery system via Lawson Ticket runs in two rounds, starting July 10, followed by general and theater sales. Each screening will include an exclusive comment video from two talents: for Stage 1, Tsunomaki Watame and FUWAMOCO; Stage 2, Shishiro Botan and Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame; Stage 3, Kikirara Vivi and Pavolia Reine; Stage 4, Todoroki Hajime and Kaela Kovalskia. Attendees may use penlights and cheer vocally, but recording and photography are prohibited. All visitors receive a clear postcard featuring the event's key visual. Original goods will also be sold at the theaters.
The BanG Dream! franchise's latest entry, YUME∞MITA, incorporates shoujo manga tropes to tell the story of reluctant virtual band vocalist Arale Nakamachi. The series draws on classic shoujo conventions like an ordinary heroine with hidden potential and formative trauma, using the genre's emotional language to differentiate itself from the band stories of earlier BanG Dream! series.
RIOT MUSIC's Mugen Shou Record label has begun accepting reservations for its first full album "Dreamerise," set for release on July 15, 2026. The album is the label's first full-length release after its rebranding. It includes previously released songs performed by current members, two new songs, and a limited edition with remix versions.
A closed beta test of BanG Dream! Our Notes, the new mobile game focused on MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica, suggests the title is designed as an entry point for lapsed franchise fans. The game uses Live2D animation and music videos instead of 3D live performances, includes an assist mode for rhythm game difficulty, and presents story scenes in a cinematic format. The author, a former Garupa player who had drifted away, found the game a natural way to re-engage with the franchise.
Nintendo added five titles to its Game Boy Advance Nintendo Classics and Game Boy Nintendo Classics libraries on July 8, 2026. The Game Boy Advance Nintendo Classics, available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, received two games: the 2005 puzzle compilation "Dr. Mario & Panel de Pon" and the 2002 action-command RPG "Tomato Adventure." "Tomato Adventure" was developed by AlphaDream, the studio later known for the "Mario & Luigi RPG" series. The Game Boy Nintendo Classics, available to standard Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, received three titles: the 1994 platformer "Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land," the 1991 action-shooter "Fortress of Fury" by City Connection, and the 1992 RPG "Selection II: Dark Seal" by KEMCO. The additions span multiple genres and publishers, with Nintendo, City Connection, and KEMCO each contributing titles.
The raising simulation game 'Princess Maker: Children of Prophecy', the first new package entry in the series in 18 years, has achieved 'Overwhelmingly Positive' recent user reviews on Steam, with 95% of 110 reviews in the last 30 days being positive. Early access began July 3, 2025. A version 0.9.7 update released July 6 adds new dresses, a Fate Card, and expanded weapon shop inventory.
The first three episodes of BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA dropped, introducing the band MewType-four girls thrown together at the last second. The review from Anime Feminist highlights the character-driven drama, comparing the debut to a Vtuber launch. Each member brings personal trauma: Arale's past band breakup, Fuji's exhaustion, Yuno's emotional distance, Nonoka's childhood fame. The series explores their struggle to become a group before they can perform.
BLDB has released the Dream Maker, an all-metal 3D assembly kit with 1,393 pieces, no adhesive required, and precision tolerances under 0.1mm. The steampunk model is marketed as a digital detox activity for adults seeking analog hands-on hobbies away from screens.
Weekly Pro Gamer File on 4Gamer.net profiles 26-year-old League of Legends pro dresscode of team Arneb. He aims to challenge for promotion to the LCP this year and eventually learn coaching abroad to give back to Japan's league. The interview covers his practice, respect for Rekkles, and daily walking routine for mental clarity.
Meta Chief AI Scientist Alexandre Wang revealed that the company's Muse Spark model will be updated under the internal codename Watermelon, which has achieved benchmark scores comparable to OpenAI's GPT-5.5. The update focuses on coding and agent capabilities, with internal tests showing a deliberation mode can improve scores by 8%.
The final two episodes of Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA form a two-part story about Wakana's book on Emi Okabe and the tragedy at Awajima. The first part covers her research and writing, the second the aftermath of publication. The show maintains its quiet, bird's-eye view of the school, rarely focusing on theatrical performance. Wakana, a former student who became a writer, embodies the series' recurring theme that most alumni do not become actors. The penultimate episode explores journalistic ethics through the differing reactions of Emi's surviving family members.
Darts Live announced a collaboration campaign with Sega's retro arcade games Kochira Kamen Rider Mushi King and Oshare Majo Love and Berry on its DARTSLIVE machine, running from July 9 to August 16, 2026. Players can earn points to exchange for live effects and award movies. The campaign features a special Mushi King 501 edition voiced by Shindo Naomi.
Developer IGN Raw Tale Games released a gameplay trailer for Dreadwoods Gatekeeper, a low-poly horror game where players act as a gatekeeper inspecting travelers and managing a cursed gatehouse. The game has a Steam page open for wishlisting.
Cover Corporation and QualiArts have announced the worldwide release of Hololive Dreams, the first official smartphone game for the Hololive VTuber group, on July 23, 2026. The game is a rhythm & RPG set in a theme park where players build facilities for over 50 Hololive talents. It includes a rhythm game with over 150 songs at launch, including solo, unit, and cover tracks, as well as an original story and a create-beatmap function. A Steam version is also planned, with a wishlist now available. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases. The release date was revealed during a special YouTube program on July 3. Pre-registrations have already exceeded 1.3 million, triggering milestone rewards such as gacha tickets and cosmetic items. A special event themed around the game is scheduled for October 2026 to celebrate Hololive's 9th anniversary.
Cover announced on July 3 that the smartphone rhythm and RPG game Hololive Dreams will launch worldwide on July 23, 2026. A Steam version was also revealed, with wishlisting open and a later release date to be announced. The game features classic rhythm gameplay with Hololive music videos and live footage as backgrounds, an original story set on a deserted island, and park-building mechanics.
Tablier Marketing Co., Ltd. has released ticket and experience details for the VR event 'Ave Mujica XR 'Ave Mujica -pupa ludere-'' based on the TV anime 'BanG Dream! Ave Mujica'. The event will run from July 18 to August 30, 2026, at the Entas event space in Akihabara's Onoden Building. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 PM on July 6 via the special website. Attendees will explore iconic scenes from the series in a VR space, with an immersive experience lasting about 30 minutes. Newly recorded audio by voice actors Riko Sasaki, Yuzuki Watase, Mei Okada, Akane Yonezawa, and Kanon Takao will be featured. A built-in camera function allows commemorative photos with characters, which can be taken home. XR production is handled by ABAL and Sanzigen. Weekday tickets are 1,500 yen, weekend and holiday tickets 2,000 yen. The event is organized by Tablier Marketing and planned by the BanG Dream! Ave Mujica XR Project.
The Dengeki Hobby Web editorial department reconstructed the Amazon Hobby Bestseller Ranking for the "Anime & Moe Goods" category as of July 2, 2026. CloverWorks' "My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Thank You Book" placed second. The list also includes a Gunpla kit and a candy toy.
Independent developer Andrei Bely announced the real-time strategy game 'Chronages' for PC via Steam on June 27. The game guides a civilization from the Stone Age through branching eras, with systems where population is finite and soldiers are drawn from residents. Development has been underway for six years, with the Stone Age and Bronze Age complete.
Bushiroad Creative has released "Charagon MyGO!!!!!," a set of deformed monster-style prize figures featuring the five members of the BanG Dream! band MyGO!!!!!. The figures are available at game centers nationwide starting June 26, 2026, while stock lasts. Each figure stands about 8 cm tall and uses flocking material and clear parts.
DreamWorld Realities announced on June 29 that it is ending sales and service for 'DreamWorld: Sandbox MMO,' just over three months after the game entered early access on Steam on March 11. The sandbox MMO raised about $65,000 via Kickstarter in 2021 and received backing from Y Combinator, but had faced skepticism over its development team's experience and asset use. The game peaked at 56 concurrent players on Steam and currently holds a 'Mixed' user review score.
California-based publisher Crossed Hearts announced four new boys-love manga licenses over the last week, all set for release in December. The titles include The Bird in the Cage Dreams, Until We Fall in Love, The King of Owls and His Troubled Attendant, and a fourth title not detailed in the announcement.
Genki Iwahashi, producer of the accessory brand TwO hundRED, announced the new Belle Line 1st Collection. The line includes a necklace, pierce/earclip, and ring themed around 'Belle,' meaning 'beloved person,' with princess-inspired designs. Advance sales begin June 29, 2026, ahead of a general release in September 2026.
In an interview with Game Spark, Room410 developer marufuji discusses the creation of the psychological horror game Restless Dreams, released on Steam in January 2026. The developer, who had no prior game development experience, describes how past creative failures in music, illustration, and writing were repurposed into the game's design, and how the project emerged from a period of personal despair.
In the fourth episode of Something Genuine season two, singer-songwriter Hana Hope opens up about growing up Japanese-American in Tokyo, how her bicultural identity shapes her songwriting, and the pressures of a professional music career. She also performs "Blue Hour," the opening theme for A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA, and reveals she will sing the ending theme for the upcoming series Goodbye, Lara.
Furyu's F:NEX brand has opened pre-orders for a 1/6 scale figure of Marin Kitagawa from My Dress-Up Darling in a knit dress. The figure features an original pose by Furyu with a mature smiling expression and detailed sculpting of the fabric texture. It is priced at 19,800 yen at Rakuten Books.
thatgamecompany announced a collaboration cafe with Sweets Paradise for Sky: Children of the Light, running from August 1 to 31 across five stores in two phases. The event commemorates the in-game Dear Van Gogh experience and will feature themed menus and goods with newly drawn Van Gogh-inspired illustrations. Reservations open June 28.
Soft Source, in partnership with Silver Lining and Joey Drew Studios, will release physical editions of Bendy and the Ink Machine for PS5 and Switch on October 22, 2026, priced at 5,720 yen. The first-person puzzle-action horror game, already available digitally on those platforms and on PC, sends players through a ruined animation studio filled with traps and creatures.
Bushiroad and Bilibili Game have revealed a wave of new details for the upcoming smartphone rhythm game BanG Dream! Our Notes during a June 26 official program and through a press release. The game, set to launch on iOS and Android in 2026, now has global pre-registration open alongside sign-ups for a closed beta test beginning August 6. The program unveiled a new key visual, the "Geki-Sou Live" rhythm system with real-time five-player co-op, and an Assist Mode for newcomers. The first batch of confirmed songs includes tracks from MyGO!!!!!, Ave Mujica, Mugendai MewType, millsage, and Ikka Dumb Rock!. The game will feature a multi-route story across five bands and 25 characters, with a Cinematic Narrative System using expressive animation and cutscenes. New bands millsage and Ikka Dumb Rock! have opened official social media accounts, will release their first singles simultaneously in September, and hold their first solo live this winter. Three pre-registration campaigns are underway, including a milestone reward of 20 gacha pulls if 500,000 registrations are reached.
At the Bilibili First Look event in June 2026, PixelsCove Games showed a demo of Hundred Nights: DIFU, a management simulation set in the Chinese underworld Diyu. The story begins after Sun Wukong destroys Diyu, and the player manages the judgment, punishment, and reincarnation of souls. The game features free-form 3D terrain within a 100x100x100 meter space, with physics-based interactions such as using braziers to heat copper pillars for faster punishment. Souls have a yin lifespan and can live in Fengdu City, where they develop needs like eating and entertainment. Producer Fan Lifang said in an interview that the game aims for a different approach from AAA titles, using the management sim format to tell stories from Chinese mythology and history, including the True and False Monkey King and generals Bai Qi and Wang Jian. The demo was built by eight team members over five months. The game is planned for PC and consoles, with an alpha test scheduled for late 2026.