The second season of the TV anime Inaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru II is set to premiere on July 9, 2026, on Prime Video worldwide, with a TV broadcast starting July 8.
The second season of the anime adaptation of the light novel series Inaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru has locked in a concrete release date and a major band for its ending theme. The season will premiere on Prime Video worldwide on July 9, 2026, with a TV broadcast starting July 8. A promotional CM released alongside the announcement reveals new cuts from the season and confirms that the ending theme is Mikansei by BLUE ENCOUNT.
The season follows protagonist Beryl as he adjusts to life in the capital and faces new battles. The production appears to be on track for a summer debut, with the premiere date and theme song details representing the most concrete information available about the season's status. No further details about the staff, cast, or episode count have been disclosed in the provided stories.
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Ayumi Ishii's historical manga Nobunaga Concerto will resume in Shogakukan's Gessan magazine on July 10 and conclude after three chapters. The manga has been on hiatus since March 2023. The 22nd compiled volume, released in February 2022, was the most recent, and the 23rd will be the final volume.
The third cour of the TV anime Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE released a climax visual titled "All Astronauts Assemble" on June 11. The image adds Ryusui as the final astronaut, joining Senku, Kohaku, and Stanley as the team prepares to fight Why-man on the moon.
THQ Nordic announced Chapter 4 of Titan Quest II, titled 'Wild Lands', for the early access title. The update is the largest since the game launched in August 2025 and adds a new region, the King Centaur boss, and Nemesis' temple. The game is available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
A YouTube performance analysis by ElAnalistaDeBits compares Kingdom Hearts III on Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5 via backward compatibility. The Switch 2 version achieves higher average frame rates than the Steam Deck but remains unstable, while the PS5 version holds a steady 60fps. The Switch 2 version is currently a demo and may see final optimizations.
Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi will appear on the July 1 broadcast of 2026 FNS Kayousai Summer on Fuji TV. They will perform the opening theme "Kutsuzure" from Movie Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island with the Suginami Children's Choir for the first time on television.
The TV anime Inaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru II will premiere on Prime Video worldwide on July 9, 2026, with a TV broadcast starting July 8. A promotional CM reveals new cuts and the ending theme Mikansei by BLUE ENCOUNT. The second season follows Beryl as he adjusts to capital life and faces new battles.
JR Tokai announced a collaboration campaign with the movie "Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island" running from July 8 to October 31, 2026. Passengers on the Tokaido Shinkansen can access AR photo frames, receive limited novelties like die-cut stickers and a mini tote bag, and visit themed events at stations along the line.
A Dragon Quest fan known as Pu created a wall clock with hour marks replaced by mainline Dragon Quest game boxes. An air conditioning cleaner recognized the clock from social media and called it a fan pilgrimage site, leading to a lengthy Dragon Quest conversation.
Square Enix announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, alongside previously announced PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions. The company did not provide a release date but released a new trailer showing protagonist Sora fighting in Quadratum, a world resembling modern Tokyo. The trailer marks the first significant update on the game since its initial reveal in April 2022. Square Enix also announced the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III], bundling Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The collection and its individual titles will launch on October 8. Players who owned the cloud versions of the games on Nintendo Switch can transfer their save data and receive a discounted upgrade price.
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final installment of the remake trilogy, on June 6, 2026. Director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the title's meaning, the conclusion of mysteries, and the decision to use Unreal Engine 4 in an interview with 4Gamer.
The staff for Clevatess II announced the anime's third promotional video, two additional cast members (Megumi Han as Zavthier and Tomokazu Sugita as Laswell), and a July 8 premiere. The video previews the opening theme "Foreshadow" by Mayu Maeshima. MYTH & ROID performs the ending theme "Awake Anew." Crunchyroll will stream the season as it airs.
A Rocket Climax PV for the third cour of Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE has been released, using footage from episode 34 to show Senku and his companions reaching the lunar rocket launch. Advance scene cuts from episode 35, Giant Step, have also been released, depicting the crew departing into space.
A collaboration between the upcoming film "New Theatrical Version☆Keroro Gunso: Resurrection and Immediate Crisis of Earth's Destruction!" and "Mobile Suit Gundam" has been announced. Original illustrations by both series' creators and two collaboration Gunpla models will be released, with the film opening June 26, 2026.
Capcom announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6 that Tifa Lockhart from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series will join Street Fighter 6 as a Year 4 guest character, alongside new original fighters Yasmin (Philippines) and Arjun (India) and the playable debut of World Tour character Bosch. Producer Shuhei Matsumoto and director Takayuki Nakayama told Denfaminicogamer and Game Spark that the Tifa collaboration had been discussed for about three years, initiated through a mutual acquaintance at Square Enix and accelerated after Nakayama co-starred with FF7R director Naoki Hamaguchi at Tokyo Game Show 2023. The Square Enix team, including creative director Tetsuya Nomura, reviewed design adjustments to ensure Tifa's martial arts moves read clearly in a versus fighting game. Tifa's implementation and the release of Final Fantasy VII Revelation are both scheduled for spring 2027. Capcom also confirmed that Street Fighter 6 has surpassed 7 million units sold worldwide.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed new details in a Game Spark interview, including a massive post-game with optional bosses like Weapons and Knights of the Round, branching side content that changes storytelling per playthrough, and a new option that adjusts recommended levels to match main story progression for players who want to skip side content.
Tohakusha announced that the Steam wishlist count for its first original game, the psycho-horror ADV 'Tsumimi Jikan: Kuruoshii Hodo Aishiteru,' has exceeded 30,000. A commemorative SNS campaign with art by Yoneshirokasu, KEI, and VOFAN begins June 9. The game will be featured at Steam Next Fest starting June 16, and a demo is available now.
The first permanent Chiikawa Bakery in Osaka will open on June 26 on the third floor of KITTE Osaka. Alongside regular items like character-shaped buns and sliced bread, the store will sell Osaka-exclusive food and merchandise, including a takoyaki senbei burger and a mixed fruit jam.
Mojang Studios announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 8 that Minecraft Dungeons II, the sequel to the action RPG spin-off set in the Minecraft universe, will release on September 29, 2026. The game supports up to four-player cooperative play, where players explore dungeons and battle bosses. It will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. A promotional video shown during the showcase offered glimpses of combat, equipment, and story elements. The announcement marks the first new entry in the Minecraft Dungeons series in six years, following the original 2020 release.
Japanese gaming site Inside has curated a list of eight major titles confirmed for 2027, including the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, a full remake of the original Tomb Raider, and the debut title from Ikumi Nakamura's studio UNSEEN. The list also features new entries in the Virtua Fighter and Dragon Ball Xenoverse series, a new Gundam action game, and large DLC for Monster Hunter: Wilds.
The HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest I&II uses the original English localization, which renders all dialogue in early modern English reminiscent of Shakespeare. The article notes that even ordinary citizens speak in this classical style, making the text difficult even for native English speakers. Later games in the series toned down this approach, but the remake keeps it intact.
Pawprint Interactive Entertainment announced on June 7 that it will hold the first closed beta test for Japan of its free-to-play open-world monster-collecting RPG Aniimo in early July. Recruitment for participants began the same day. The test is open to residents of Japan and will run on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android. The game, showcased at the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026, is set in the vast open world Idyll (also called Adel in some materials) where players collect creatures called Animo. A key mechanic is the Chain or Link system, which lets players transform into Animo they have befriended. The beta will include exploration, real-time battles, puzzles, and multiplayer elements. Data from the test will be deleted, and no in-game purchases will be available. A new trailer was also released alongside the announcement. The full game is planned for release within 2026 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android with cross-play support.
Bandai Namco announced during the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026 broadcast on June 7 that a new DLC chapter for Little Nightmares 3, titled 'The Backstage,' will release on June 12, 2026. The DLC is part of the expansion pass 'Secrets of The Spiral' and will be available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The second season of the TV anime adaptation of Carlo Zen's military fantasy novel, Saga of Tanya the Evil II, will begin airing on July 8, 2026. Broadcasting starts on AT-X at 21:30, followed by TOKYO MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, BS11, and TV Aichi. Streaming will be available ahead of terrestrial broadcast on ABEMA and d Anime Store starting July 8, with other platforms following from July 11. The opening theme is MYTH & ROID's "Why? RED induction," continuing their role from the first season. The ending theme is "Weiter! Weiter!" performed by Tanya Degurechaff (voiced by Aoi Yuki), with sound production by Masayuki Nakano. A mini-anime, Youjo Shenki 2, will air after each main episode on AT-X and stream on YouTube. The season is set in autumn of unified calendar year 1926, with Lieutenant Colonel Tanya commanding the newly formed Salamander Combat Group. The cast includes Aoi Yuki, Saori Hayami, Shinichiro Miki, and others. Animation production is by NUT.
Kadokawa revealed the second season of Saga of Tanya the Evil will premiere on July 8 on AT-X and other channels. MYTH&ROID returns for the opening theme, while Aoi Yūki performs the ending. A new mini-anime series will follow each episode. Takayuki Yamamoto directs at studio NUT, replacing Yutaka Uemura.
Playstac launched an open beta for the dark action RPG 'Mortal Shell II' on Steam on June 6, 2026, during the Summer Game Fest 2026 digital event. The beta lets players experience the first three hours of the full game, and some progress carries over to the final release. Playing the beta also unlocks a skip of the prologue in the full version and grants a pioneer skin. The game is a sequel to the 2020 title 'Mortal Shell' and is described as an open-world single-player action RPG. It features a compact world with over 60 dungeons, where players strengthen characters through exploration and take on high-difficulty battles. The full version is scheduled for release later in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Japanese language support is already included in the beta.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II launched on Steam on May 22, 2026, with a 53% positive user rating as of June 1. A preview from Game Spark reports that while the game suffers from abnormal GPU load and a skill malfunction bug, its tactical combat and Warhammer 40,000-themed gameplay are engaging. The reviewer played 12 hours and cleared Chapter 1, noting the game shifts from dungeon crawling to a planetary supremacy battle with playable Necrons.
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake series, during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 5. The game is scheduled for a simultaneous multiplatform release in spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Series director Naoki Hamaguchi appeared on stage and said the theme of the title is "resolve," as Cloud and his companions prepare for their final battle. The reveal trailer showed a seamless open world, with the airship Highwind allowing players to fly across the map and parachute down to destinations. New playable characters include Vincent Valentine (voiced by Shogo Suzuki) and Cid Highwind (voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji). A new "WEAR" system lets characters change outfits to alter combat styles, with names like "Warrior" and "Black Mage" drawn from the Final Fantasy series. The game introduces new areas Mideel and Wutai, and the giant planet guardian Weapon will appear as an enemy. Producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Naoki Hamaguchi, and creative director Tetsuya Nomura each released statements about the project.
Square Enix released a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation during the Summer Game Fest 2026 broadcast on June 6, alongside a spring 2027 release window. The trailer focuses on gameplay, showing Vincent and Cid in battle, the airship Highwind, and the Weapons awakening in response to the Meteor crisis. Director Naoki Hamaguchi said in interviews that the game is an open world set on the entire planet, with the Highwind allowing free flight between continents. Hamaguchi described the theme as "resolve" and said the game will have one ending but branching side content and player choices that affect the experience. He addressed feedback from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by making mini-game rewards cosmetic rather than battle-related, adding difficulty settings and skip options for mini-games, and making rewards more direct. The game launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. Tifa Lockhart also trended on social media following the announcement, driven by both the Revelation trailer and her guest appearance in Street Fighter 6, which is planned for early 2027.
CI Games released the first trailer for "Lords of the Fallen II" during Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6. The one-minute trailer shows a dark fantasy setting with soulslike combat, featuring enemies including an angel with winged hands, a kimono-clad figure, a giant dragon, and oversized weapons. The game is a sequel to the 2023 reboot of the original Lords of the Fallen. It is scheduled for release in fall 2026 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Japanese display support is confirmed. The trailer was shown as part of the Summer Game Fest 2026 broadcast, which also included a live Japanese-translated stream on Denfaminicogamer's YouTube channel. The brief footage focuses on fantastical environments and large-scale battles, but does not show gameplay mechanics or story details. CI Games has not yet announced a specific release date within the fall window.
Capcom announced the Year 4 character lineup for Street Fighter 6 during Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6. The roster includes three new fighters and one guest character. Yasmin will arrive first on August 3, 2026, followed by Arjun in fall 2026. Tifa Lockhart from Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake series will join as a guest fighter in early spring 2027. The final character, Bosch, a character from Street Fighter 6's World Tour mode, will arrive in late 2027. This marks the first year since launch that no characters from previous Street Fighter games are returning. The Year 4 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass went on sale immediately after the announcement. Street Fighter 6 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Tozai Games announced on June 5 that the Japanese release of R-Type Dimensions III for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch has been delayed from June 18 to July 2. The delay applies to all versions of the game, including the standard physical edition, limited edition, and digital download. The company said the decision was made to incorporate quality improvements based on feedback from the PC (Steam) version and overseas console versions, which launched on May 19. The Steam version currently holds a 'Mostly Negative' user rating due to technical issues such as bugs, hit detection problems, and differences from the original 1993 game R-Type III: The Third Lightning. Distributor ININ Games previously outlined a development roadmap with patches planned for mid-June, early July, and mid-July. Tozai Games stated the delay ensures the domestic release includes the first improvement update at launch. The domestic Xbox Series X|S version, handled by ININ Games, is still scheduled for June 18 but is expected to also be delayed.
Anime Anime highlights three spring 2026 OPs and EDs as showcases for up-and-coming directors. The article focuses on China's OP for Kamiina Botan, which uses 18fps, 8mm film texture, and cine-calli techniques. It also discusses Yamamoto Ken's OP for Shunkashuutou Daikousha and Moaan's ED for NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE as examples of new frontiers in animation.
Sentinel's RIOBOT series is releasing painted complete figures of the Huckebein Mk-III, AM Boxer, and AM Gunner from Super Robot Wars OG. Pre-orders are open at Rakuten Books. The Huckebein Mk-III stands 17cm tall and uses ABS and die-cast parts. The AM Boxer, a close-combat armored module, reaches about 230mm in height and combines with the Huckebein Mk-III to form the Huckebein Boxer. The three items are sold separately.
Good Smile Company announced a POP UP PARADE figure of Devil Nira-chan (Zanki) from Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.'s music video for the song 'Zanki.' The non-scale painted plastic figure stands about 170mm tall and includes a base. It is scheduled for release in November 2026 at 6,500 yen.
Bandai Namco Experience announced that Ace of Diamond actII -Second Season- mascot plushies will be available as prizes at Namco amusement facilities and Namco Online Crane starting June 12, 2026. The four-character lineup includes Eijun Sawamura, Satoru Furuya, Kazuya Miyuki, and Kaoru Yui. The original manga series has surpassed 45 million copies in print as of March 2026, and the new TV anime began airing in April 2026.
The TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu" released a new promotional video on June 4 that uses footage from the main story. The video reveals the ending theme "Inori, Owareba" performed by Mika Nakashima, with lyrics and composition by Shinoda of the rock band Hitorie. Shinoda previously handled the opening theme for the second cour of Season 2. The PV shows Rudeus accepting the loss of his father Paul while spending peaceful moments with his wives Sylphiette and Roxy, his mother Zenith, and his family. It also includes a scene of Rudeus and Roxy summoning lightning. The third season begins airing on July 5 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels. It starts from volume 13 of the original novel and will depict the "Eris Training Arc." Nakashima said she is honored to sing the ending theme and described the song as a new kind for her. Shinoda said he wrote a straightforward love song for Nakashima and that hearing her voice on the track was an exciting first for him.
D4 Enterprise released Marchen Veil II PC-9801 on the Nintendo eShop as the 102nd EGG Console title. The action RPG, originally from System Sacom in 1986, follows a cursed Lake Prince. It alternates between visual story scenes and four-directional scrolling action, with enhanced speed, enemy attacks, and map size over the original.
Yoko Taro, creator of the NieR series, approached Denfaminicogamer in March 2026 with an unusual request: interview the team behind Dragon Quest VII Reimagined so he could learn how its in-game art was achieved. The resulting feature reveals art director Tatsuro Asano, a self-taught illustrator who worked at an eyeglass store until his mid-30s, used photogrammetry of actual dolls and a four-tone black-and-white blur process to create the game's diorama-like visual style.
Netflix released the main trailer for the second part of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai on Wednesday, June 3, previewing key matchups and revealing the new theme songs. The trailer shows fights against Pickle, Izo Motobe, Kaoru Hanayama, and Baki Hanma. The opening theme is "Musashi" by the rock band Chevon, and the ending theme is "Katana" by J SOUL BROTHERS III. Chevon vocalist Mayu Yaginu said Baki-Dou is their favorite arc in the series and praised the Musashi versus Motobe fight as one of the most human and emotionally impactful. J SOUL BROTHERS III member Ryuji Imaichi said the ending song was built around the tension of drawing a katana before battle. The second part premieres worldwide on Netflix on June 18 with all 12 episodes available at once. The first 13 episodes of the anime launched on February 26. TMS Entertainment also announced an Anime Expo 2026 panel titled "Bring It On BAKI-DOU! Experience the Showdown with the BAKI-DOU Team," set for July 3 at 8:00 PM PT at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The panel will feature longtime Baki manga editor Yuki Yokoi and anime producer Takayoshi Aso, along with live audience activities and a showdown with internet personality Logan Chitwood as Yujiro Hanma and sword performer Kaz Kobayashi as Musashi Miyamoto.
Chiikawa and Don Quijote will release 16 limited collaboration items at Don Quijote stores starting June 6, 2026. The lineup includes large plushies of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi in Donpen costumes, leopard-print pajama mascots, pouches, hair accessories, and cosmetics such as eyeshadow palettes, nail oil, and sheet masks.
ININ Games has announced a plan to improve "R-Type Dimensions III," the full remake of Irem's horizontal shooter "R-TYPE III" developed by KRITZELKRATZ 3000, after the PC version received mostly negative reviews on Steam and a Metascore of 55 on Metacritic. The game launched on Steam on May 19. Players reported issues including problems with the wave cannon's hit detection and a perceived lack of fidelity to the original. ININ Games responded on June 2 with a schedule of updates: a mid-June patch, followed by additional updates in early July and mid-July. To support this work, the studio will invite experienced community members and additional testers from multiple regions, including Japan, to participate in feedback and verification using the Steam version. Separately, the physical edition for Western markets will not enter production until the issues are resolved. The Japanese physical edition, published by Tozai Games, is not affected. "R-Type Dimensions III" is available now on PC and Xbox Series X|S overseas. Japanese releases for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S are scheduled for June 18, with different publishers by platform.
Amazon announced the June lineup of free PC games for Prime members via Amazon Luna. Titles include 'Mafia III: Complete Edition', 'Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered', and 'XCOM: Chimera Squad', with 12 more games rolling out weekly. The free distribution is available from Japan, but the cloud gaming service is not.
Lyricist Jun Hashimoto died in a Tokyo hospital on May 21 due to liver cirrhosis. He was 86. Hashimoto wrote lyrics for the Galaxy Express 999 TV anime's opening and ending themes, as well as the theme song for Hayao Miyazaki's debut film Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. His family held a private funeral.
Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows on June 3, 2026. The standard edition costs 6,578 yen, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs 8,201 yen. A 20% off early purchase sale for the download version runs until June 10. The Switch 2 version supports TV, tabletop, and handheld modes. The reviewer from GAME Watch reported that handheld mode performance is comparable to TV mode, with no significant frame rate or visual degradation. The Switch 2 version includes all previously released features, such as the Game Boost function (HP/MP always full, damage always 9999) and the Event Scene Fast-Forward option at 1.5x or 2x speed. Players can also start with a New Game+ mode called "Strong New Game," which begins with characters at level 60 instead of the default level 40. The game is the second installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, covering the story from the escape from Midgar to the Forgotten Capital. It includes a digest video of the first game for newcomers.
Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on June 3, alongside a launch trailer. A 20% early purchase discount on the digital version runs until June 10. A live commentary stream by Kamito and Hinano Tachibana started on June 2.
Game Spark reports that the third installment of Final Fantasy VII Remake, along with Persona 4 Revival and Ace Combat 8, may receive updates at June 2026 game events including Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and the Xbox Games Showcase. Director Naoki Hamaguchi said in February that the team plans to share more information this year.
The staff for the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga announced two new cast members on Monday. Veteran voice actor Ryusei Nakao will voice Sasaran, a member of the Brimmed Cap group, while Hiiro Ishibashi has been cast as Euini. Sasaran appears in episode 10, which aired on June 1, and Euini will join the story in episode 11 on June 8. The two characters play significant roles in the upcoming Second Pentagram Test Arc. Nakao said he was looking forward to the series because he liked its world and became fond of playing a character shrouded in mystery. Ishibashi said he was drawn into the manga's world and felt honored to join a work loved around the world. Ayumu Watanabe is directing the anime at BUG FILMS. The series premiered on April 6 on Tokyo MX and other channels. Crunchyroll streams the anime as it airs, including an English dub. The manga launched in Kodansha's Morning Two magazine in July 2016 and has 16 compiled volumes as of April 2026. The franchise has over 7 million copies in circulation worldwide.
The first anime film adaptation of Nagano's Chiikawa manga, Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu, has a new trailer that reveals additional cast members and the opening theme song. Makoto Tanaka, who voices Hachiware, performs the opening theme 'Kutsuzure,' with lyrics by series creator Nagano. The film opens in Japan on July 24.
Sega has started a collaboration event between its online mahjong game Sega Net Mahjong MJ and the Lupin III pachislot machine L Shuyaku wa Zenigata 5. The event, running from June 1 to June 21, 2026, includes a nationwide tournament and a gacha with themed items for both the app and arcade versions.
The television anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's manga Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) announced five new cast members on Sunday, May 31. Yū Shimamura will voice Natsuki Kurotani, and Hayato Fujii will play Fuyuki Kurotani. Ayumu Murase joins as Blacklist. Ako Mayama and Shigeru Chiba will voice the dual role of Tenaga Ashinaga (Long Arms Long Legs), debuting in the anime's 10th episode on June 6. The anime premiered on April 4 on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other channels, and is set for two consecutive cours. Crunchyroll streams the series with a same-day English dub. Bones Film produces the anime, with Masahiro Andō directing, Noboru Takagi handling series scripts, and Nobuhiro Arai designing characters. Kenichiro Suehiro composes the music. Vaundy performs the opening theme "Tobu Toki" (Time to Fly), and singer yama performs the ending theme "Tobō yo" (Let's Fly). Arakawa launched the manga in Monthly Shonen Gangan in December 2021; the 13th volume ships July 10.