SNOW FOX SKINCARE will release two new scalp care products on August 28, 2026. The Premium FOX CASA Far Infrared Hairbrush is a patent-pending, non-electric brush with far-infrared technology embedded in its rubber base, handmade in Taiwan. The Non-Silicone Recovery Hair & Scalp Serum is an updated version of the brand's long-selling serum, adding colostrum-derived milk exosomes, fig-derived vesicles, and five vitamins.
Digital publisher Omoi announced at Anime NYC that it licensed Momoshiro and Tomoko Mitsuki's Love Is the Sweetest Journey manga, with English chapters starting in 2027. Omoi also revealed Scholastic's Graphix imprint will release A Snow Fox at the Northern Fort in print in fall 2027, and that it will add 45 titles from Titan Manga in the coming weeks, with some available immediately.
Megan Fox stars in The HouseMAID <Submission>, an AI housekeeper thriller set for a Japanese release on October 23. The film follows Alice, a female-type AI robot purchased to care for two children and handle housework, who develops a sexual relationship with her owner Nick and later gains self-awareness. It is the first Megan Fox film to receive an R18+ rating from Japan's classification board. Victor Hadida, known for Resident Evil and Silent Hill, produces. Michele Morrone from 365 Days co-stars.
Planet 47 Games has made Spider Fox free on the Epic Games Store until August 14 at midnight. The action adventure, normally priced at 780 yen, lets players use web shots and grappling to split fused animals back into their original forms. It supports Japanese and holds a Very Positive Steam rating.
Toei Animation established Eterna Animation in 2025 as an in-house production brand for original IP development. Its first production, the short film Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki, premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. Director Takeru Shinozuka, a veteran animator, makes his directorial debut with the film.
Spry Fox, the team behind Cozy Grove, is running a public playtest for Spirit Crossing, an MMO life simulation set in Crossland, a region between the human world and the spirit realm. Players build a village, befriend bears, and help wandering souls. The playtest is free on Steam, while Google Play and App Store participation requires a Netflix account. A friendship system unlocks two-player features as levels rise. Release is planned for 2026.
The first large-scale exhibition dedicated to the RPG "Undertale" will be held in Tokyo and Osaka in 2027. The event, called "Undertale Museum," is supervised by creator Toby Fox and will feature immersive, experiential exhibits that let visitors explore the game's world. The Tokyo venue is Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, running from February 19 to March 10, 2027. The Osaka venue is ATC Gallery in Nanko, running from April 22 to May 9, 2027. The announcement was made on July 30, 2026, by the Undertale Museum Executive Committee, with a teaser website and official X account opening the same day. Fox's involvement ensures the exhibition reflects the game's distinctive visual style and themes. The exhibition is described as a space where each step forward fills visitors with determination, a direct reference to the game's mechanics.
Toei Animation's Eterna Animation brand short film FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki will screen at three festivals, including a competition slot at Fantasia IFF for the Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation. The film follows character designer Shinano as she encounters her discarded creations. Takeru Shinozuka makes his commercial directorial debut, writing and designing the characters. The short also screens at Indy Shorts Film Festival and RIFFA. Eterna Animation launched this year for Toei's 70th anniversary, focusing on original works.
Famitsu's Japan's Video Game Rankings for June 22-28 show the Star Fox remake for Nintendo Switch 2 debuting at #1 with 41,680 copies sold. Tomodachi Life holds #2 with 28,543 weekly copies, while Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 stays at #3. The chart covers the top 20 games across all platforms.
Game Spark reviews the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64, titled Star Fox, developed by Velan Studios. The review calls it a faithful remake that upgrades graphics, character designs, and cinematics, and argues the new photorealistic art direction finally realizes the original's ambition of a playable space opera movie.
Toei Animation's new Eterna Animation brand released a trailer for its short film Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki. The film follows character designer Shinano as discarded creations from her past appear to her. Takeru Shinozuka directs and writes in his commercial debut. The short is set to debut this year.
Nintendo released update Ver.1.1.0 for the Switch 2 remake of Star Fox on launch day, June 25. The patch adds a Battle Mode, Avatar Settings, and an Easy difficulty for Story Mode, along with bug fixes and other improvements.
Nintendo released Star Fox for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026. The game is a remake of the 1997 Nintendo 64 title Star Fox 64, updating visuals, audio, and story while preserving the original gameplay. The packaged version costs 6,480 yen and the download version costs 5,480 yen. On Metacritic, the game holds an average score of 81 out of 100 based on 76 reviews, with 86 percent of critics posting positive reviews. IGN gave it an 80, praising the new Challenge Mode. Eurogamer also gave an 80, calling it one of the most beautiful Nintendo remakes. The remake adds new story scenes, including a prologue depicting Fox McCloud's father James, and expands character interactions. New features include a Mouse Mode using the Joy-Con 2's mouse function, a Cosplay Filter that transforms the player's face into a character via USB camera, and a 4-on-4 online Battle Mode. A demo version is available on the Nintendo eShop. The game supports both rail shooting and all-range mode stages, and includes vehicles like the Arwing, Landmaster, and Blue Marine.
Toby Fox released Chapter 5 of DELTARUNE on June 25 as a free update for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The chapter sends protagonist Kris and friends into a Japanese-style world filled with blooming flowers. On Steam, the game reached an all-time high of approximately 290,000 concurrent players, more than double the peak of about 130,000 seen when Chapters 3 and 4 launched in June 2025. A soundtrack was also released alongside the chapter, with a note advising players not to look at track titles until they finish the chapter. In a newsletter published on June 24, Fox stated that development of Chapter 6 is progressing smoothly and that it would not be surprising if work on Chapter 7 begins before the end of the year. The UNDERTALE official X account briefly blacked out its name and header, which outlets linked to the Chapter 5 release. Fox commented, "Enjoy this crazy work I thought up 10 years ago. Now back to working on the next chapter."
Nintendo released Star Fox for the Switch 2 on June 25, 2026. The title is a full remake of the 1997 Nintendo 64 shooter Star Fox 64, with completely renewed graphics and character designs. New features include a Story Mode with branching routes across 16 stages, a Challenge Mode for cleared stages, and a Battle Mode supporting 4 vs. 4 team battles online or locally. Players can choose from three vehicle types: the Arwing, Landmaster, and Blue Marine. Three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Expert) are available, and Joy-Con 2 share play allows two-player co-op in Story Mode. A demo is live on the Nintendo Store and eShop, offering the prologue, tutorial, and the early stage Meteo. The package version costs 6,480 yen; the download version is 5,480 yen. An orchestral soundtrack of 10 rearranged songs is available on the Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers. Early player reactions, reported by ASCII.jp, include comments such as "It was many times better than I imagined" and "I bought a Switch 2 just for this." A day-one update (Ver. 1.1.0) fixes a bug where repeated boosting in certain stages could prevent stage completion.
This week's game release slate, covering June 22 to June 28 in both Japan and North America, is led by several high-profile titles arriving on June 25. The most prominent is "Star Fox" for Nintendo Switch 2, a remake of "Star Fox 64" that revamps the graphics, adds new movie scenes, and includes an encyclopedia of characters and planets. It is sold through the My Nintendo Store for 5,480 yen. Also launching on June 25 is "DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round," a re-release of the 2019 fighting game optimized for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring 29 playable characters, new costumes, and a photo mode. The game has a free-to-play base version and a 6,380 yen full version. "Dragon Quest X: Children of Time Online" arrives the same day, an expansion pack that concludes the main story of the MMORPG, adding a new setting, a Storm Kaiser job class, and new equipment. Other notable June 25 releases include the RPG "Villion: Code" (9,680 yen), produced by Megami Tensei creator Kouji Okada, and the card game "Medarot Card Robottle RB" (5,478 yen). "Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition" launched earlier on June 23 for Nintendo Switch 2.
A hands-on preview of the upcoming StarFox for Nintendo Switch 2, a full remake of Star Fox 64, covers the first four stages and training. The preview confirms that classic voice lines, branching paths, and boss encounters are preserved, with updated visuals and full voice acting.
Digital manga publisher Omoi announced it will publish Tawa Akeno, Tsukasa Mikuni, and Sochu's A Snow Fox at the Northern Fort manga in English starting June 25, with weekly chapter releases. The story follows a young woman reincarnated as a snow fox spirit who finds a home with knights at a northern fort.
Nintendo released a demo for the new "Star Fox" game immediately after the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct broadcast. The demo includes a tutorial covering Arwing controls and one early stage. The full game is scheduled for release on June 25, 2026, priced at 6,480 yen (tax included). The announcement was made during the Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9 stream. Multiple outlets confirmed the demo is available on the Switch 2 platform. The demo offers players a chance to familiarize themselves with the Arwing's operation before the full launch.
Nintendo released an overview trailer for the Star Fox remake of Star Fox 64, showing characters, stages, and Battle Mode. The game launches June 25 on Nintendo Switch 2. It retains the original layout and mechanics while adding cinematic briefings, fully voiced dialogue, an orchestral soundtrack, Challenge Mode, and multiplayer Battle Mode with 4-on-4 fights.
Fangamer, a company known for game merchandise, has remade the 2008 free RPG Maker title OFF. The project updates graphics, UI, battle system, and music while preserving the original's surreal tone. Original creator Mortis Ghost contributed new content, and Toby Fox worked on new BGM. A Japanese localization and collector's edition are planned.