The ultra-gory survival horror FPS ILL is confirmed for a 2027 release with full Japanese localization, including Japanese voice acting, and the developer has stated it will not compromise its violent vision.
Team Clout confirmed in a June 2026 interview with Game Spark that ILL will receive full Japanese localization, including Japanese voice acting. The game is on track for a 2027 release, with the core foundation already in place. The developer emphasized that gore is essential to horror and that they have no plans to compromise their vision.
The confirmation of uncensored Japanese localization is notable given the regulatory scrutiny extreme gore often faces in Japan. The developer's stance suggests the game will launch in Japan as intended, without cuts to its violent content.
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MBC released two teaser trailers for its upcoming live-action series 'A Bona Fide Killer,' based on the webtoon. The series stars Hyo-jin Gong as Bona Yoo, a professional assassin balancing deadly missions with family life. It premieres on July 31. The teasers contrast her ruthless work with struggles at home, including her mother-in-law's criticism. The webtoon's fourth season begins July 27.
BlackMill Games has set a new release date for its World War I first-person shooter 'Gallipoli,' now arriving on August 20, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game, from the studio behind 'Verdun' and 'Isonzo,' will feature crossplay and 10 classes. It was delayed from its original May 21 launch due to a critical issue.
The official X/Twitter account for the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya franchise announced that new information for the planned sequel work to Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya - Licht Nameless Girl will be revealed on July 20 at 6:00 p.m. JST. The sequel was first announced in August 2021, and a visual was revealed at a 10th anniversary event in August 2023. The latest film, Licht Nameless Girl, opened in Japan in August 2021.
Stellar Jockeys and Gausswerks announced that Brigador Killers, the sequel to the 2016 top-down action game Brigador, will launch into Early Access on Steam and GOG.com on August 20, 2026. Players take on the role of a rebel fighting against industrialists, piloting various vehicles and using over 30 firearms. The Early Access period is expected to run through the end of 2026.
BANDAI SPIRITS has announced the S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (2026) figure from the upcoming film Godzilla -0.0 (Godzilla Minus Zero). The figure is based on the 3D data used in the film and is produced by Yuji Sakai, who handled the prototype, coloring, and sculpting. Mitsuhiko Hosokawa designed the articulation mechanism, allowing for dynamic poses. The figure stands approximately 160mm tall, made of PVC and ABS, and includes the main body only. Pre-orders open at general retailers on July 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with a release scheduled for November 2026. The price is 14,850 yen (tax included). The film Godzilla -0.0 is set to premiere on November 3, 2026, making the figure available ahead of the movie's release. This announcement gives collectors a chance to secure the figure months before the film hits theaters.
Pre-sale for goods tied to the Tales of Xillia 15th Anniversary Party began July 17 on ASOBISTORE. Items include an official concert light, brooch, and character-specific acrylic stands and keychains for nine characters. Orders are made to order and must be placed by July 26, with shipping scheduled for late October ahead of the November 3 event at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall. The event will feature cast members performing talk corners and a reading drama.
Developer Wombat Brawler has opened the Steam page for Wild n Chill, a relaxing nature survival game set in Black Bear Hollow. Players build cabins from scratch, hunt, fish, trap, and craft, with support for 1-4 player co-op. The game features 11 areas, over 40 animals and 20 fish to discover, and various structures. Release date and price are undecided; Japanese language support is planned.
Cygnus Cross announced that the dot-pixel action RPG Emberville will launch on Steam Early Access on October 28, 2026. The game combines town rebuilding and dungeon crawling in a vast underground prison where death is not eternal. Players rescue survivors, gather resources, craft items, and fight using combos and class-based skills.
Konami Digital Entertainment launched its Summer SALE Part 2 on July 16, 2026, offering discounts of up to 80% on downloadable titles across Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Steam Store, and Microsoft Store. The sale includes the biggest discount ever for Silent Hill 2, which is 60% off. The remake, developed by Bloober Team and released on October 8, 2024, has surpassed 5 million total players as of January 31, 2026. On Steam, Silent Hill 2 is priced at 3,432 yen instead of the regular 8,580 yen. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 is 50% off, timed ahead of the August 27, 2026 release of Vol.2. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune War / Dunan Unification War is also 50% off, and Super Bomberman Collection, which includes seven Bomberman titles, is 20% off. The Castlevania Anniversary Collection is 60% off, with the latest series entry Castlevania: Belmont's Curse scheduled for October 15, 2026. Sale periods and target platforms vary by title, and Konami advises customers to check each store page for details.
Anime Feminist's review of Though I am an Inept Villainess Episode 1 finds the show initially rote but transformed by director Mitsue Yamazaki's touch. The review praises the unpredictable character writing of protagonist Reiren and the frightening portrayal of rival Keigetsu Shu, and highlights the show's handling of disability themes as a point of depth beyond typical villainess isekai.
Indie developer Shobota has released 'Survivor: Unknown Village' on Steam, a game inspired by mobile game ads where you control a character fighting zombies. It features mouse aiming, dynamite, and a story about Zunda-mon on vacation. A demo with three stages is available; the full version has ten. Priced at 390 yen, it is 30% off until July 29. Also mentioned are a Zunda-mon plastic model kit and a manga volume.
Evil Trout Inc., the studio behind The Roottrees are Dead, released Garry House Incident on Steam on July 14. The game is a visual novel remake of William Rous's free text-based mystery Type Help, co-developed by Rous, and follows a 1936 unsolved case. A 10% launch sale runs until July 22.
Konami released a collaboration bundle of SILENT HILL f and Higurashi When They Cry Hou on Steam on July 15, 2026. The bundle includes SILENT HILL f, Higurashi When They Cry Hou+, and additional Higurashi scenarios. Ryukishi07, the original creator of the Higurashi series, wrote the scenario for SILENT HILL f, forming the connection between the two horror titles. To commemorate the bundle, a special illustration by kera, who handled character and creature design for SILENT HILL f, was posted on the official SILENT HILL X account. The illustration shows Hinako Fukami from SILENT HILL f and Rena Ryugu from Higurashi standing together. Separately, SILENT HILL f is on sale for 50% off on Steam and the PlayStation Store, priced at 4,290 yen. The Steam sale runs until July 28, and the PS Store sale runs until July 29. The collaboration bundle itself is also discounted due to the sale price. SILENT HILL f, released in September 2025, is set in the Japanese mountain village of Ebisugaoka and follows protagonist Hinako as she explores a grotesque town. Higurashi When They Cry Hou is a sound novel collection that includes the original arcs and new scenarios.
Konami announced a sale on Silent Hill f and Silent Hill 2 on Steam and the PS Store. Silent Hill f is 50% off at 4,290 yen, and Silent Hill 2 is 60% off at 3,432 yen, a new low price. The sale runs until July 28 on Steam and July 29 on the PS Store.
Anime Feminist reviews the first episode of Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life, where former Demon King Ryusei and Hero Meteor are reincarnated as a teacher and high school student. The review praises the show for handling the age-gap romance with self-awareness, avoiding ickiness by having the characters view each other as former enemies rather than teacher-student. The reviewer found it charming and hilarious, already preordering the manga.
Good Smile Company's MODEROID series is releasing an assembly plastic model of Super Mechagodzilla from the 1991 film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. The set includes both Mechagodzilla and Garuda units that combine to form the full Super Mechagodzilla. Scheduled for March 2027, the kit features articulated joints, interchangeable hands, and a combination of molded colors and decals. Price is 11,000 yen.
Shiori Hanatsuka's manga 'How to Grill Our Love' will conclude on Thursday, July 16, as announced on the series' official X account. The series, which began in September 2020 on Kodansha's Comic Days platform, has 24 compiled volumes in Japan, with Kodansha USA releasing the 21st English volume on July 7. A live-action adaptation aired in July 2025.
Developer Jojo of JOJOJOJOsoft revealed on Reddit that he used his wife's sleeping face as the basis for a gory boss in the dark fantasy RPG Billy the Hero. He took photos while she slept deeply, then processed them into a monster texture. The developer said his wife is kind-hearted and does not hold a grudge, adding a photo of himself being stepped on by her.
Developer Kevin Niu and MooCow Games have released a demo for 'One Million Buttons', a simulation game where players must click the single correct button out of one million. The demo contains 20,290 buttons across nine handcrafted rooms, estimated to take three hours to press all. No hints are provided. The full game is scheduled for Steam release.
The 'VISIONS 2027 ILLUSTRATORS BOOK,' supervised by pixiv and published by KADOKAWA, will release on September 26. It includes works from 170 illustrators, with a cover by LAM. Of the 170, 169 are first-time participants in the series. The series has cumulative circulation over 410,000 copies worldwide.
Actor Sam Neill died on Monday in Sydney at age 78, his Instagram account announced. The death was sudden and unexpected, and he had been cancer free after a clinical trial. Neill was best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films and had recently joined the cast of the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: Supernova.
The film "Chilled," a convenience store horror starring Shota Sometani, opens July 17. Its score is by PAS TASTA, their first film work. On July 19, the unit will hold a one-night DJ event at the Any Mart Roppongi pop-up store, limited to 20 attendees. A separate talk event with the director will take place at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas.
The Visual Effects Society will posthumously induct Godzilla director Ishirō Honda and producer Tomoyuki Tanaka into its Hall of Fame at the 2026 VES Honors Celebration on September 4 in Los Angeles. Honda directed the 1954 Godzilla and eight total films in the series, while Tanaka produced the original and many Akira Kurosawa films.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a new HD-2D action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, has been released for Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows hero Elliot and his fairy sidekick Faie across four ages. The review praises the superb English performances and theatrical tone but notes the cast is archetypal and chatty, with puzzles that are often too easy and backloaded character depth.
DMM TV announced a second season of the live-action series based on Toshiya Wakabayashi's manga Happy Kanako's Killer Life. The new season debuts in September 2026 on DMM TV. Non and Taisuke Fujigaya return as Kanako and Sakurai. Tsutomu Hanabusa returns to direct and co-write the scripts.
Bandai Spirits' S.H.MonsterArts line is releasing a figure of Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form from the Godzilla vs. Evangelion collaboration. Pre-orders start July 10, 2026, at the Tamashii Web Shop for 17,600 yen, with shipment in December 2026. The figure features new molds, Godzilla-inspired dorsal fins and tail, and a radioactive heat ray effect part.
Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast and staff for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life. The same-day dub will premiere on July 11, with Kelly Greenshield and Mauricio Ortiz-Segura among the cast. The anime debuts on Japanese TV and streams on Crunchyroll in multiple regions. LIDEN FILMS handles animation production.
Phoenix Game and Shadowlight announced that the 2.5D suspense adventure Kill The Shadow will launch on Steam on August 5, 2026. Players investigate murders in a post-war divided city as former detective Aguan, using a deduction system and a partner named Shadow who reads the memories of the dead. A demo is available now.
Anime Feminist reviews the premiere of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day, set at an academy where orphans are trained as weapons and emotion is suppressed. The episode introduces Sheena, who struggles with grief after her roommate's death, and Mimi, a cheerful but deadly student. The review highlights the brutal worldbuilding and complex yuri dynamic.
Bit Loom, the studio behind the two-headed dog game PHOGS!, has announced Glenmara: Still Life Artist, a PC game about living as an artist on a small Scottish island. Players take commissions from neighbors, create artworks ranging from still life paintings to scrap art, with no time limits or game overs. The game is scheduled for release on Steam.
TOHO and Anime Limited have announced Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. A new teaser trailer and poster were released on July 9, 2026, confirming that Min Tanaka joins the cast as biologist Kanji Murakami. Returning cast members include Ryūnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka from the first film. The film is the first Japanese production to be advertised as 'Filmed for IMAX.' It will open in Japan on November 3, 2026, which is Godzilla Day, commemorating the original 1954 film's release. The same week, it will open in North America on November 6, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 6 as well, distributed by Anime Limited. This marks the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film will open near-simultaneously in Japan and major Western markets. Yamazaki returns as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor, with Naoki Satō composing the music. Production is underway at TOHO Studios with ROBOT and Shirogumi.
The Villains Are Destined to Die webtoon concluded its main story in Korea with Chapter 214, ending a nearly five-year run. A spin-off is planned after a break. The English version is on Tapas, and print editions are coming from Ize Press.
Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming service for Prime members, is now offering two games for free: the space-set psychological adventure 'Still There' and the puzzle escape room 'Regular Factory: Escape Room'. The free PC versions are available for a limited time. Prime members can claim them and keep them indefinitely after the period ends.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is running a 'Happy Birthday 2026 Lottery' for the movie 'Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya: Licht - The Nameless Girl', featuring new illustrations of Illya, Miyu, and Chloe in Chinese dress-style bikinis. Sales open July 16, 2026, with prizes including large acrylic stands, tapestries, and acrylic cards. A repost campaign and purchase bonuses are also available.
Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, a reading-type fantasy RPG, launched on Steam on July 9, 2026. The game is the work of Yoshio Nishimura, a veteran illustrator and background artist who previously worked on Monster Hunter at Capcom and Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown at Vanillaware. Nishimura spent six years developing the game while farming in the mountains of Nara, creating over 300 hand-drawn illustrations without generative AI. The game features a gamebook-style format where players read pages, make choices, and roll dice to determine outcomes. It supports combat, negotiation, and avoidance as approaches to obstacles. The text volume exceeds 300,000 characters, estimated playtime is over 20 hours, and a New Game Plus mode is included. Music is provided by Basiscape, led by Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim). The regular price is 1,980 yen with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. A demo covering the first 30 minutes is available and has received a Very Positive rating on Steam. Full monetization of streams and videos is permitted for individuals and corporations.
Bandai Namco Experience will release a new Personal Pub Mirror featuring Roco from The Idolmaster Million Live! on July 9, 2026. Limited-time pre-orders open at ASOBI STORE until July 27. The mirror, priced at 14,800 yen, depicts Roco as a mermaid princess based on the "Wishing in the Deep Sea" theme. It is part of a premium interior decor series for collectors.
BeXide announced that the story-linked work adventure game 'Memory of Memorie: A Chill Story' will release on July 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions began July 9 on the Nintendo Store, with a limited-time 10% discount running until August 5. The game is set in a quiet otherworldly room with original Celtic music and ambient sounds. Players work alongside Memorie, an apprentice magician, using a Pomodoro Technique-compatible focus timer and calendar function to track study, work, or creative tasks. As accumulated focus time increases, the story gradually unlocks, revealing conversations with Memorie, incidents in the village, and a secret hidden within her. Memorie's room also changes as the story progresses. The Nintendo Switch 2 version supports high-quality graphics and Joy-Con 2 mouse operation. BeXide is known for developing the 'Doko Demo Issho' series. A 60-minute free trial video is available on BeXide's official YouTube channel, including a version with breaks every 15 minutes.
The official X account for 'Godzilla -0.0' (Godzilla Minus Zero) announced a 30-second special news video will premiere on YouTube at 22:55 JST on July 9. The film, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, is the 31st live-action Godzilla movie, set in 1949 Japan. Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe reprise their roles. The film releases nationwide November 3.
The Harvey Awards announced nominees for the 2026 ceremony, with five anime and manga-related projects nominated for Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel. The Best Manga category includes seven titles. The winners will be announced at New York Comic Con on October 9.
PeariA and Kotobukiya are releasing a World in Your Pocket playset for Godzilla vs. Biollante in December 2026. The set includes a Godzilla head and a Biollante head that open to reveal action figures, diorama scenery, and multiple interactive features such as atomic breath effects, a separable Super X2, and light-up potential difference generators. The playset revives the 90s-style toy format.
PARCO GAMES, the game label of PARCO Co., Ltd., announced on July 6, 2026, that "EXHIBITION OF SILENT HILL 2" will be held at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of the main building of Ikebukuro PARCO from July 24 to August 17, 2026. This is the first solo exhibition of the Silent Hill series by Konami. Admission is 1,500 yen, with advance online tickets available via Ticket Pia. Visitors receive one random limited-edition original sticker as an admission bonus. The exhibition presents the world of Silent Hill 2 through spatial art, video, and sound, focusing on themes of sin, loss, and self-deception. Over 20 types of original goods will be sold at the venue, including T-shirts, acrylic stands, record bags, incense, and mugs. Some items are venue-exclusive secret designs. After the exhibition period, goods are also planned for sale on PARCO's official EC site ONLINE PARCO. The exhibition is positioned as a global cultural experience originating from Japan, riding on the acclaim of the 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2.
FrogTree's "Type 3 Kiryu" art sofubi model, part of the Godzilla Vinyl Art project, opens for pre-order on Premium Bandai on July 7, 2026. The 27 cm PVC figure reimagines the anti-Godzilla weapon with Japanese warrior and armor motifs, priced at 38,000 yen.
Anime Feminist reviews the first two episodes of The Villager of Level 999, noting its non-isekai fantasy setting, an overpowered protagonist who wants a quiet life, and concerns about transphobic caricatures and harem tropes. The review praises the show for humbling a creepy hero character but criticizes its treatment of women.
Game Spark published a retrospective on the early 2010s horror game scene, arguing that indie titles like Cry of Fear and Amnesia gained prominence as major franchises like Resident Evil became more action-oriented. The piece highlights Cry of Fear, a free Steam title originally a Half-Life mod, and its design that fuses psychological horror with inconvenient gameplay systems.
In a Game Spark interview, Lillymo Games founder Barry Johnson discusses the Famicom-style 2D action game Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege, released for PC on April 20. Johnson cites the Famicom Castlevania as a key influence, noting the game's 21 stages, 7 boss battles, and elements that encourage replay, such as an Orb Shop and unlockable passwords. The game is set in late 17th-century Europe and does not currently support Japanese.
The upcoming television anime "Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell" has revealed its opening and ending theme songs. King Gnu performs the opening theme "Go Ghost," while Millennium Parade performs the ending theme "Blue." This marks the first time that King Gnu and Millennium Parade, both featuring Daiki Tsuneta, have contributed theme songs to the same work. The announcement was made during a panel at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 4. A fifth promotional video previewing the opening theme was also released. The anime is produced by Science SARU, with Mokochan directing his first series. Toh Enjoe is writing and overseeing the series scripts. Shuhei Handa is designing the characters and serving as chief animation director. Taisei Iwasaki is the music director, composing alongside Ryo Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. The anime will premiere on July 7 on Fuji TV's "Hi Anime!!" block at 11:00 p.m. JST, followed by streaming on Prime Video at 11:30 p.m. JST in over 240 countries and territories. The ending theme "Blue" features Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar.
The television anime adaptation of Miya Kinojo's light novel series Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers will receive a second season, the production staff announced on July 4, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser visual featuring the character Fenrys and a teaser trailer that recaps moments from the first season. Original novel illustrator Katagiri and manga adaptation artist Akine Itomachi each released celebratory illustrations to mark the news. The first season aired 12 episodes from April to June 2024, produced by J.C.STAFF. Yoshiaki Iwasaki directed the first season, with Megumi Shimizu handling series scripts, Sōta Suwa designing characters, and Kujira Yumemi composing the music. The first season's cast included Satoshi Hino as Flio and Rie Kugimiya as Fenrys, among others. Kinojo commented on the sequel, stating that new characters will be introduced and that Flio and Fenrys will remain central to the story. J-Novel Club publishes the light novel series in English, and Crunchyroll streams the anime in multiple regions including North America and Europe. A premiere date for the second season has not been announced.
Dengeki Hobby Web published the third installment of dealer information for Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, three weeks before the July 26 event. The roundup covers figures from KanColle, Medalist, Vigilante -My Hero Academia ILLEGALS-, Blue Archive, Uma Musume, Tsukihime, Made in Abyss, and more, with sculpts by Okiraku-dou, Būrian-Wa-Sa-Seki, Atelier ITO, and others.
Aksys Games announced six upcoming game releases at its Anime Expo 2026 panel, including sequels to Olympia Soirée and Illusion of Itehari, a new time-travel RPG from Masato Kato, a shoot 'em up, a Cthulhu Mythos visual novel collection, and a puzzle adventure. Release dates range from Fall 2026 to Spring 2027.
At its Anime Expo panel on Friday, J-Novel Club announced licenses for seven light novel series and two manga, including 'I'll Become an Elegant Villainess!' and 'Sorry Darling, but You Won't Kill Me Again!'. The company also revealed 13 print releases scheduled from November 2026 through February 2027. First parts of new light novel volumes and first chapters of new manga are available now.