The story-immersive AR action experience 'Emergency Directive! Ultra Multiverse: Great Earth Defense Operation in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse' opens June 5, 2026, with 11 AR photo spots and a link to the new TV series 'Ultraman Teo'.
The event is the first large-scale AR experience tied to the Ultraman franchise's 60th anniversary. A press preview on June 3 revealed mission details and 11 AR photo spots that place Ultraman and monsters against Yokohama landmarks. The new TV series 'Ultraman Teo' will also appear at these photo spots, which will change with the broadcast story.
Free Pigmon photo content is available anywhere, allowing fans to engage with the experience outside the physical location. The event blends real city exploration with narrative missions, offering a direct link to the upcoming series.
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The staff for the new Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- anime revealed three new cast members on Wednesday. Hiroyuki Kinoshita plays a village elder, Genki Okawa plays Ko, Mamiya's younger brother, and Eiji Hanawa plays a barkeeper. The anime premiered on April 10 and streams worldwide on Amazon Prime Video.
Hasegawa is selling a set combining a 3D printed figure kit of Misa Hayase from Super Dimension Fortress Macross at 1/24 scale with the deformed plastic model Tamago Hikoki VF-1S Super Valkyrie. The figure prototype is by Tsurugi Dan. The set includes eye decals for the figure and aircraft markings for Hikaru Ichijyo's VF-1S. It is priced at 3,960 yen and releases July 1, 2026.
A collaboration event between Takara Tomy's Beyblade X and the in-station shop TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA will run from June 13. The event includes a free battle stadium for hands-on play and sales of Beyblade X products, all inside the ticket gates of JR Akihabara Station.
Bandai Spirits announced a new Ichiban Kuji lottery for the 20th anniversary of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail manga, with a lineup of MASTERLISE figures. The A Prize is Natsu Dragneel, the B Prize is Lucy Heartfilia, and the C Prize is Happy. The Last One Prize, awarded to the person who pulls the final ticket, is a MASTERLISE figure of Erza Scarlet. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. The lottery will be released sequentially at stores starting October 3, 2026. Additional prizes beyond these four figures have not yet been announced. The lottery is produced by Bandai Spirits' Lottery Innovation Division and is part of the Ichiban Kuji Club program.
The Chinese team Kingzero won the APAC League Cycle 1 finals of The Grand Major Online Series, the global esports tournament for the team shooter The Finals. The tournament, organized by Nexon and Embark Studios, awards points toward the TGM Grand Final 2026 in Stockholm, with a total prize pool of $200,000.
Rapper valknee and band ผ้าอ้อม99999 have released the collaborative track "Sukasuka" on June 3 under the creative tech label THE LUV BUGS. The music video was produced by Ankyo Network. Both acts will perform at the event THE LUV BUGS Vol.4 on June 13 at Shibuya WOMB.
Hamster announced it will release 'Console Archives Kanshaku Dama Nage Kantaro no Tokaido Gojusan-tsugi' on June 4 for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5. The action game, originally published by Sunsoft in 1986, follows fireworks craftsman Kantaro as he travels to Edo. The re-release costs 800 yen and includes save-anywhere and screen customization features.
Rainbow Six Siege official caster Yamano Tomozo published a column examining why the Ubisoft FPS has lasted over a decade since its December 2015 launch. He argues the game's slow initial growth and eventual breakout were tied to the rise of YouTube and Twitch, not large-scale advertising. The game passed 100 million cumulative players as of December 2025, according to Ubisoft.
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.
Square Enix will re-release 10 types of Dragon Quest bags and carry cases on June 10, 2026. The lineup includes body bags, shoulder bags, tote bags, backpacks, and carry cases, all inspired by the Slime monster. Most items come in Slime and Metal Slime variants. They will be available at Saxsbar Group stores, the SAC'S BAR ONLINE STORE, and the Square Enix e-STORE.
The story-immersive AR action experience "Emergency Directive! Ultra Multiverse: Great Earth Defense Operation in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse" opens June 5, 2026. A press preview on June 3 revealed mission details and 11 AR photo spots featuring Ultraman and monsters against Yokohama landmarks. The new TV series "Ultraman Teo" will also appear at photo spots, which will change with the broadcast story. Free Pigmon photo content is available anywhere.
Gotcha Gotcha Games announced RPG Tsukuru U2U on May 21, a new PC entry in the Tsukuru series featuring P2D depth expression for HD-2D style visuals. The game uses the Unity engine, supports assets from RPG Tsukuru MV and MZ without modification, and has a fixed camera to ease creation. A map editor demo was shown at BitSummit PUNCH. The series returns to the Tsukuru name domestically while keeping Maker overseas.
EXNOA and KMS launched a collaboration event between Muv-Luv Girls Garden and Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse on June 3, 2026. The event, The Manor's Favor, runs until June 16. It introduces SSR Yui Takashiro as a limited gacha character and offers login bonuses and prizes.
Arc System Works released 'DAMON and BABY', a top-down gun action adventure combining Metroidvania exploration and twin-stick shooter mechanics, on March 26 for PC, PS5, PS4, and Switch. The game follows the demon king Damon and a child on a journey to break a curse. Developer Yuji Ota discussed the game's evolution from a belt-scroll Metroidvania to its current form, and a post-launch fix to the save system prompted by player feedback.
The ABEMA-exclusive early distribution version of the TV anime Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You began streaming June 3 at 8:30 PM. It splits the first six broadcast episodes into roughly 10-minute shorts. Special OP and ED themes by Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni. and imase respectively feature animation different from the July TV broadcast.
Hayakawa Publishing will release the Japanese edition of qntm's sci-fi horror novel 'There Is No Antimemetics Division' on July 15. The work, originally serialized on the SCP Foundation website from 2015, centers on antimemes that erase themselves from human perception and memory. The Japanese edition translates the 2025 commercially published version, revised and rewritten by the author.
JAXA suspended IHI Aerospace's eligibility to participate in competitive bidding for five months after an internal investigation confirmed improper cost claims. IHI Aerospace billed for work not completed, reporting incomplete cases as finished. JAXA will investigate further and compile prevention measures.
Gashapon Online will begin second wave pre-orders for HUNTER×HUNTER Suwarasetai Real 3 on June 4 at 15:00. The set includes two figures: Meruem and Neferpitou, each about 7 cm tall in sitting poses. Each figure costs 800 yen, with shipping scheduled for late October 2026.
Sanrio and Honda launched the SMILE RIDER PROJECT, a co-creation initiative to promote motorcycles, motorsports, and traffic safety. A Honda race machine with Kuromi-themed coloring will compete in the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race starting July 3, 2026. Hello Kitty and Pompompurin will appear on helmets, suits, and staff wear. The project also includes traffic safety T-shirts for 1,400 first-graders in Suzuka City.
Musician Yasuyuki Okamura and actor Kento Nakajima, who sing the opening theme for the TV anime Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!, have appeared on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE. A one-take video of the song Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou premieres on June 3 at 10:00 PM.
Hip-hop crew Mall Boyz released a new single 'MUTANT NINJA TURTLES feat. ralph, JUMADIBA' on June 3. The track is inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles manga. The jacket art shows turtles with headbands incorporating features of Tohji, gummyboy, ralph, and JUMADIBA. Mall Boyz also announced 'Mall Tape 3' for May 2026.
Nijisanji VTuber Fumi posted about doing a 'Typhoon Croquette' stream, referencing a 2001 2channel meme. The reference did not land with younger listeners, who instead commented adoringly on Fumi eating the croquettes. The meme is 25 years old.
Kadokawa revealed a new cast member, key visual, and July 8 premiere date for the second season of the Trapped in a Dating Sim anime. Yui Ogura voices Hertrauda Sera Fanoss. The season airs on AT-X, Tokyo MX, and BS NTV, with streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store.
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Genshin Impact are holding a limited collaboration from June 10 to June 30, 2026. Pre-orders for two limited-design dinner boxes featuring Alhaitham and Kaveh began June 3. Each pack includes in-game items, and a lottery offers tapestries and autographed color boards from the characters' voice actors.
The puzzle adventure game Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, released on PC via Steam on May 21, 2026, has earned a Metacritic score of 86 based on six reviews. Critics praise its quantum-mechanics-based puzzles, cute cat protagonist, co-op play, and accessibility, comparing it favorably to Portal and Stray.
Eiri Lisa, a member of the VTuber group Vspo, posted on X on June 3 for the first time in about two months. She said her condition is stable and she is discussing future plans with management, but it will still be some time before she resumes activities. She also thanked fans for birthday wishes.
Sega announced a half-anniversary exhibition for its male VTuber unit Hai Hapi!!, running June 5-21 at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. The event, the unit's first exhibition, marks six months since the group's December 2025 debut. A group singing stream and three consecutive weeks of cover MVs are also planned.
The streaming program CAFE CINNAMON Niki's Kitchen, hosted by Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Niki Shiina, aired a large special episode on May 25, 2026, marking its fifth anniversary. Eight members of ALKALOID and Crazy:B split into two teams to gather ingredients from sea and mountain locations, then cooked together. The episode included location footage, cooking tips, and cast reflections on their six-year journey since their debut in 2019.
PANDORA Co., Ltd. announced the debut of three VTubers as the first generation of MARINA LYRICA: Hatsunami Puuru, Tamanami Uruma, and Suzunami Hitode. Streaming begins June 5, 2026 on TikTok Live. The group also offers a 3D Meet & Greet using mixed reality technology.
Cosmic Magic Co., Ltd. has released the first details for 'Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE,' a real experience mockumentary ARG set in a Showa-era jazz cafe. The project has already accumulated over 200,000 site visits and 10 million impressions. Players purchase the signature 'Ole Glace Blend' coffee, then explore real websites, social media, and magazine ads to unravel the cafe's history. The work is the second installment from the team behind 'HAZE coffee.'
ABEMA announced the "Everyday Life & Youth Anime Free Weekend Festival," a free marathon broadcast of six anime titles running weekends from June 5 to June 21. The lineup includes Nichijou, the Is the Order a Rabbit? series, Hyouka, Engaged to the Unidentified, Edome no Elf, and A Place Further Than the Universe.
SpiceSeed announced a limited-edition, hand-carved wooden figure of Raoh & Black King from Fist of the North Star. Each piece is individually carved by a craftsman from natural wood. Pre-orders open June 6, 2026 at 20:00 JST. The figure costs 1,100,000 yen and ships approximately 12 months after order close.
MoguLive published a roundup of 29 major VTuber and virtual talent auditions open as of June 2026. The list includes agencies such as Hololive, Nijisanji, Vspo, Neo-Porte, and REJECT, as well as joint projects like PANDORA×Crocodile and Activ8·Asobi System's ANNIN. The article also weighs the pros and cons of joining an agency versus going independent.
Swimming Scorpions announced 'Engine Of Sin', a giant robot piloting simulator set in a dark fantasy world. Players manage power distribution, weapon systems, and life support inside a malfunctioning battle robot while fighting monsters. The game features 90s-style FPS visuals, eight weapon types, multiple endings, and exploration of a four-floor walking fortress. It is planned for PC via Steam with Japanese language support.
Woodnote Studio announced Cradle of Moonlight..., a simulation RPG for PC releasing in 2026 with Japanese display support. Players raise a half-vampire daughter while hiding her identity at a church academy, with branching story paths based on choices.
Prime 1 Studio has announced the Aloy Carja Shadow DX Bonus Version, a 1/3 scale statue from Horizon Forbidden West. Limited to 350 units and priced at 545,490 yen, it is the first 1/3 scale piece in the Real Elite Masterline series. Pre-orders are open now at the Prime 1 Studio official online store, with release scheduled between October 2027 and January 2028.
Hakuten Co. announced on June 3 that it will exhibit 'Invisible Dog House' at the 19th Content Tokyo, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19. The booth lets visitors build a relationship with an invisible dog through four zones: Walk, Meet, Touch, and Consult. The experience uses tactile, spatial reproduction video, and AI to simulate fan-IP relationship building.
Developer Think & Feel announced MINERALS: Deep Core Mining, a mining roguelite for PC via Steam with Japanese text support, planned for release in 2026. Players explore procedurally generated underground spaces, earning upgrades from pickaxes to giant drills or autonomous drones. A demo will be available during Steam Next Fest starting June 16.
Snail Shell, a manufacturer known for high-quality posable bishoujo figures, has announced three 1/12 scale action figures of Rei Ayanami, Asuka Shikinami Langley, and Mari Makinami Illustrious from Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition. The figures depict the pilots in school uniforms. Further details will be released on the official account.
Director Martin Scorsese has been appointed as an advisor to Black Forest Labs, the AI company behind the image generation model Flux. Scorsese says Flux can help him share visual ideas with his creative team, saving production time and reducing staff burden, while keeping human judgment central to his work.
Anime Expo announced a special screening of the first episode of the limited anime series Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi on July 2, with a panel featuring director Shunsuke Tada, producer Hitoshi Itō, supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, and Lucasfilm executives. The series premieres this summer on Disney+.
AEON Cinema Tsudanuma South will open on July 10, 2026, inside AEON Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba Prefecture. The 6-screen multiplex has 403 seats, Christie laser projectors on all screens, and Chiba's first DTS Surround Cinema in Screen 6. Screen 1 has Dolby Atmos. The theater also offers mobile ordering and ticketless entry.
South Korean indie studio Team ETTU opened the Steam store page for 'The Demon Party' on June 3. The roguelite action game follows Lete, sister of the missing demon lord, who controls defeated monsters to build an army. It is a sequel to the team's 2025 game 'Debug Hero' and supports Japanese subtitles.
Ayaneo's Android gaming handheld, the Konkr Pocket Fit, now ships with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and Android 16, replacing the previous Snapdragon G3x Gen 3 model. The device retains its ergonomic grip and trigger lock mechanism, and is priced at 128,000 yen at PC One's in Osaka Nipponbashi, where all three colors are in stock.
Indie circle Sword_Guild announced on June 1, 2026 that its simulation RPG Kamigoroshi no Sōgin will launch on Steam on July 22. The game is set on a war-torn continent where seven nations compete for control. Players control protagonist Einweiss, who travels across regions with allies to expand influence. The scenario spans over 300,000 characters, includes more than 50 characters, and features over 60 types of stages. The game was influenced by classic simulation RPGs from the late 1990s and was developed by two people over approximately seven years. Developer Ken Hanasaki described the game as a mix of Fire Emblem-style combat and Nobunaga's Ambition-style territory expansion. Battles are designed for speed, with a Chain Attack System that allows re-actions when exploiting enemy weaknesses, a Squad System that breaks enemy groups by defeating squad leaders, and a Turn Limit System to prevent prolonged fights. Special battles involving giant robots and colossal statues appear when certain story conditions are met. A demo covering Chapter 1 is available now.
Hololive VTuber Shiranui Flare's collaboration song "Vi∀" with the rhythm game "pop'n music High☆Cheers!!" will release in-game on June 4, 2026. The song is part of a larger collaboration with three BEMANI titles that began April 23. LIGHT and NORMAL charts are playable immediately; HYPER and EX charts require event progression.
Snail Shell and Amiami announced development of 1/12 scale completed action figures of Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Shikinami, and Mari Illustrious Makinami in school uniform versions from the Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition series. Further details will be released sequentially.
Viking Game Studio has released the full version of vehicle maintenance sim My Garage on Steam after four years in Early Access. The game simulates physical behavior in car repair, including suspension wear affecting handling and oil condition impacting wear. The 1.0 update adds taxi jobs and an NPC system. It holds a Very Positive rating from about 3,800 user reviews.
PANDORA Co., Ltd. announced the debut of three members as the first generation of MARINA LYRICA: Hatsunami Puuru, Tamanami Uruma, and Suzunami Hitode. The VTubers will begin streaming on TikTok Live in June 2026, and the company plans a 3D Meet & Greet experience using mixed reality technology.
NetEase's Identity V is collaborating with fashion EC site ZOZOTOWN on a line of apparel and accessories. Five item types featuring new full-body character art of the Gardener and the Seer will be available for order from June 5 to June 24, with prices from 2,200 to 8,800 yen. Shipping begins in mid-August.