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The TV anime The Apothecary Diaries is collaborating with Kimono Rental VASARA and Kabukiza for a campaign running from Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to Saturday, October 31, 2026. The campaign features newly drawn illustrations of Maomao, Jinshi, Xiaolan, and Shisui wearing kimono, a departure from the series' usual Chinese-style court attire. The illustrations depict the four characters heading out into the city in Japanese clothing. The collaboration includes original goods sales, character panel displays, and a limited rental plan. The rental plan costs 4,840 yen including tax and includes an original acrylic stand with a Kabukiza background, which can be combined with separately sold character acrylic stands to form a diorama. Original goods, including trading can badges, acrylic keychains, and muffler towels, are available for purchase without using the rental plan. Pre-orders for goods begin at 11:00 on September 15, 2026, at the Shochiku Store anime Froovie, with shipping scheduled from mid-December 2026. Character panels will be displayed at select VASARA stores and at Kabukiza's B2 floor Kobikicho Plaza.
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TV Asahi will air Aibou season 25 for two consecutive seasons starting in October, starring Yutaka Mizutani and Yasufumi Terawaki. The series, which began in 2000, sees the Sugishita Ukyo and Kameyama Kaoru duo enter their 12th year together, setting a new record as the longest-running current drama series in Japan.
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Moe Amane, a 20-year-old gravure rookie, held a release event on August 9 at Sofmap AKIBA Amusement Hall for her first DVD, "Milky Glamour," from Takeshobo. The 137-minute disc, priced at 4620 yen, features scenes as a maid, tutor, and schoolgirl. Amane aims to be the top of the lolita big-breast category.
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PlayWay S.A. released Fell & Sell, developed by Art Games Studio S.A., on Steam on August 27. The action RPG combines first-person dungeon exploration with shop management. It peaked at 2,578 concurrent players shortly after launch, though Steam reviews sit at 78% positive out of 196, a Mixed status.
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GamingV Inc. will run an online esports exchange event on August 28, 2026, as the management secretariat for the Ibaraki Esports League 2026 Metaverse Edition. Companies and students will team up in Fortnite within a virtual Kodokan and Kairaku-en, with melon and dried sweet potato skins. Prizes include Hitachi beef, Yuki-tsumugi, and Kasama ware.
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Denfaminicogamer played Stupid Never Dies at gamescom 2026. The action game stars Davy, a zombie who falls in love with a frozen corpse and enters a dungeon to revive her. Combat centers on Style Eat, which lets him devour enemies to steal their abilities. The demo opened with Davy riding a robot vacuum to a toilet, which then sucked him into the dungeon.
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Fangamer Japan will pre-sell merchandise for five game titles at its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth, ahead of the online store. New items include a voice-activated Taiho-kun plush from Ace Attorney, an Amaterasu and Issun plush from Okami, and Street Fighter III-themed shirts. The booth runs September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe.
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CD PROJEKT RED announced The Witcher 3 Remastered on August 26. The next day, Halk Hogan, creator of the graphics mod The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project (HDRP), said he is cooperating with CDPR on the remaster's production. He reported that nearly all characters, monsters, animals, plants, equipment, and most environments were remade, and that HDRP is no longer needed.
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A web movie titled "Playfulness, Cannot Be Sealed Off." pairs the upcoming film 'Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. - Run Through Metropolis!' with the new Nissan Kicks. Aoshima, Ogata, and Nozoe appear in the short, which is set in a police underground parking lot and features the series' signature "Go-o!" line.
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New visuals for the Nippon TV drama "Shiawase wa Aru" show Mitsuomi Takahashi as Tsunku♂ fully recreating five Sharam Q CD jackets, including "Single Bed" and "Zurui Onna," down to facial expressions and poses. The drama airs August 29 and stars Keiko Kitagawa as Tsunku's wife Kanako.
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RobotMateHub and Willtech will co-host the Willtech Physical AI Hackathon powered by RobotMateHub in Osaka on November 14-15, 2026. The two-day event targets manufacturing and logistics challenges using bipedal humanoid robots. Recruitment begins today. Beginners in robot development can participate, and the organizers plan to use the event to explore future collaboration.
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The film RYUJI Ryuji, starring Yukiya Yagira, released character PVs for Nao and Hiroshi, played by Riku Hagiwara and JUNON of BE:FIRST. The PVs show the characters' devotion to Ryuji, with Hagiwara and JUNON providing narration. The film opens October 30.
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Unitcom announced on August 27 a new high-end gaming PC in its iiyma LEVEL∞ series. The Half Mirror Spec LEVEL∞ R-Class RGB Build Pillarless Model features a pillarless design with half-mirror glass, RGB lighting, and seven 120mm fans. Prices range from 364,800 yen to 594,800 yen across multiple configurations.
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Square Enix released the final chapter of 'Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-' for 'Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis' on August 27. The game is scheduled to end service on October 7, leaving about one month to experience the 2004 feature phone RPG, which had no other way to be played since 2018.
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Solo developer noa published the August 2026 Elin newsletter on Steam, revealing a giant enemy formed from combined sister roids, two new fire spells, a double bed, and updates to One Block Mode. The newsletter also introduced official art and music, including a hymn for the goddess Lulwy.
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ASCII.jp reports that Bocchi the Rock! creator Aki Hamaji knew almost nothing about guitars or bands when the manga began, and chose Hitori's black Les Paul Custom by searching for "black" and "guitar" after setting the character design. She had never visited Shimokitazawa or a live house before drawing the manga, and learned the culture as she went.
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Minority Stock Dotcom will hold the 42nd session of its Forbes Georgia rich list webinar in early September 2026, focusing on Nino Bregvadze, who owns 50% of supermarket chain Europroduct. The session will analyze the company's 50/50 ownership with auto group GT Group and its vertical expansion from import wholesale to retail.
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Square Enix released the package version of FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27 at 7,480 yen. The download version has been available since July 23 at 6,688 yen. The package edition includes a special sleeve case with the FFX 25th Anniversary Logo artwork, limited to the memorial year. A 25th anniversary exhibition, FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM -Genkou no Kioku-, runs September 12 to 27 at LUMINE ZERO in Shinjuku.
47m ago
MoonRabbit Corporation announced that the PC online game '晴空物語 あげいん！' has begun its 'Challenge Quest Achievement Campaign' during regular maintenance on Thursday, August 27. Players earn Bronze and Silver Boxes by clearing challenge quests, with luxurious items awarded later based on the number obtained. The Mall and Challenge lineups also received updates, including new consumable items and a 30% discount on permanent items through September 3.
47m ago
CRAFTS&MEISTER announced a free update for the party brawler BLOKES on BLOCKS! arriving September 3. It adds two stages and three new win conditions, expanding the game to 11 stages and 6 rules. New items, costumes, and accessories join too. The game is available on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch.
47m ago
Bandai renewed the official website for the Data Carddass 'Aikatsu! Encore' on August 27, 2026, ahead of the cabinet's sequential rollout from October. A new FAQ answers player questions raised since May, confirming that 'Aikatsu! Cards' with QR codes can be used on the new cabinet, though some old cards are excluded and existing IC cards, idol licenses, and digital idol licenses cannot be used.
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A hands-on report from gamescom 2026 details the open-world detective action adventure Silver City. The trial demo covered combat basics, the parry system against the boss Vita et Mors, and a short city stroll on a pegasus mount. The protagonist, who receives a Reactor from the Queen, uses sword combos and a handgun against summoned enemies.
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E-Agency Co., Ltd. announced on August 27, 2026, that it has begun providing Data King, a data analysis platform where multiple AIs collaborate as an autonomous agent organization. A supervisory AI command center guides specialized subordinate agents, and a data mapping layer is designed to prevent hallucinations. Service pages and introductory materials are now available.
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PLAYISM announced on August 27 that cumulative sales for Molten Marfusha and Saving Snezinka passed 500,000 units. The publisher also revealed merchandise for Molten Marfusha's 5th anniversary. Molten Marfusha, a base defense shooter by hinyari9, launched on Steam in 2021, with console versions in 2023. The sequel Saving Snezinka hit Steam in 2024 and consoles in 2025.
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A survey by Toreka Pro Co., Ltd., operator of the lottery info site Toregeto, polled 337 followers on X about the age of trading card lottery applicants. Those in their 30s were most common at 43.9%, followed by 40s and above at 32.6%, and 20s at 20.2%. Under 20 made up 3.3%.
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Bandai announced the Tamagotchi ring on August 27, a 28mm ring-shaped device billed as the world's smallest Tamagotchi. It is 56% smaller than the original, uses 64 parts, and includes a color LCD. It features 30 popular characters for the franchise's 30th anniversary. Orders open on Premium Bandai, priced at 7,700 yen, with shipping in February 2027.
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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.
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D3 Publisher opened pre-orders for the download version of Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, with a 10% discount during the pre-order period. The game launches October 8, 2026. A Deluxe Edition includes the main game, Season Pass, and bonus items. The second trailer also released.
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Developer RedWolf Games announced on August 27 that 'Debt of Life' will launch September 4 for PC via Steam. The narrative simulation game casts players as a dying wealthy man who must scrape together weekly treatment costs by sacrificing possessions, including items with sentimental value to his family. Every decision affects relationships and the story's outcome.
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BeXide released Fruit Mountain Lite for iOS and Android on August 27. The free-to-play version of the paid puzzle Fruit Mountain adds a voice for main character Art-chan, performed by Yuki Yomichi, and includes online rankings with a separate leaderboard for Lite players.
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CFD Sales will release the TCX-280DF/RTX 3060-12GB external GPU box on August 28, priced around 180,800 yen. The unit, a Sparkle Computer product, uses Thunderbolt 5 with up to 120Gbps class bandwidth and targets video editing, 3D design, and AI work. It supports 85W Power Delivery, Thunderbolt Share, and up to five displays.
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Chronoscript: The Endless End is a metroidvania set inside a world of manuscript paper, shown in a playable demo at gamescom2026. All graphics are hand-drawn pen art, from backgrounds to enemies to the protagonist. The story follows an editor trapped in a manuscript while editing. A demo version is available on Steam.
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The Ver.7.0 update, A Snowy Land Unloved by the Gods, takes players to Snezhnaya and the Fatui headquarters. The once-hostile organization shows a softer side: hardworking, kind, and full of unexpected gaps. The article traces how the Fatui Harbingers evolved from unscrupulous antagonists to beloved figures.
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Automaton played the playable demo of UN:Me at the Shueisha Games booth at gamescom, which began August 26 in Cologne. The horror escape adventure takes place in a 3D labyrinth where a young girl holds multiple souls. Players explore the School field map, find key items, and learn each soul's background through dialogue before deciding which one stays.
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Laz, a ZETA DIVISION streamer and former professional FPS player, was appointed as a model for the fashion brand BLACK LABEL CRESTBRIDGE. The brand released a special page on August 26 featuring visuals and videos of Laz in shirts, jackets, and denim. Laz, who retired from competitive play two years ago, expressed happiness about collaborating with a brand he has long used and loved.
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Wolf Haus Games revealed the latest trailer for 'JOIN US' on August 27 at the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026. The open-world survival game casts players as a rising cult leader recruiting followers, building bases, and performing rituals. It supports solo play and online co-op for up to 4 players, and launches in March 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Xbox Game Pass gets it on day one.
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Agrex Corporation signed a distribution agreement with Sovablu Corporation on July 21, 2026, to sell the AI-driven development platform Sovablu in Japan. Agrex will provide education, support, and implementation services, aiming to help companies build in-house development and modernize legacy systems.
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Developer Aladdin X announced on August 27 that the DLC Miracle Circus for the Nintendo Switch version of Suika Game is now available at 180 yen. The new mode splits the box into four colored areas, with a random spotlight granting combo bonuses, and adds a Fire Ring, a random-effect Magic Hat, and a Durian Bomb for one-shot comebacks.
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Shueisha Games' new title CONQUISTA: Tide of Wills is a top-down nation-management simulation where zooming in on the world map reveals individual named residents living, working, and walking around. The game combines the breadth of Civilization with the settler-level detail of RimWorld. A hands-on trial covered domestic affairs, diplomacy, and war, including conscripting residents to the front lines.
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Devolver Digital announced Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed, a 2D action game starring its mascot character Volvy. Developed by doinksoft, it releases November 19 on PC via Steam, with pre-orders open and Japanese display supported. The game is framed as a remaster of an unreleased remake of a fictional classic, and Devolver has long promised a same-day release alongside Grand Theft Auto VI.
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BANDAI SPIRITS opened pre-orders on August 27 for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification) from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. The 310mm figure is priced at 137,500 yen and releases in January 2027. It is built from roughly 2,500 parts and features three armor forms, LED gimmicks, and a maintenance hanger base.
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Double Fine Productions announced on August 27 that the itch.io version of Brütal Legend is free for a limited time of 666 minutes, a tribute to Tim Curry, who died on August 25. Curry voiced Emperor Doviculus, the game's antagonist. The free window runs until around 7:00 p.m. Japan time the same day.
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Brave group announced a new ARG titled "Magagasasu" on August 26, the third in a series following "Zense, Kasou no Onegai" and "Gisei." A 15-second teaser shows retro RPG footage and keywords like "stalker," "true love," and "king." The ending will change based on viewer actions and the choice of one GΔ59 member.
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The second live-action film in the Golden Kamuy adaptation, 'Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Assault Arc,' will stream on Netflix from September 13. Kento Yamazaki returns as Sugimoto Saichi, with Anna Yamada as Asirpa. The film adapts the manga's biggest battle arc, set at Abashiri Prison.
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The school gourmet comedy drama Oishii Kyushoku season 4 announced six new cast members on August 27. Issei Hashimoto plays Ren Toma, the transfer student who becomes Amita's rival in the Okinawa-set season. Hiroki Kawata, Shogen, Tomohito Yashima, and Ryosei Tayama join the cast, while Maiko Ito reprises her role as lunch lady Fumie Makino. Hayato Ichihara stars as Yukio Amita.
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Defense tech startup Skygate Technologies announced Alayasiki, a domestic AI defense system that connects with U.S., NATO, and other allied defense systems, sensors, and equipment. The system uses AI to support building common situational awareness and decision-making, complies with international standard military specifications, and plans to connect and verify with defense systems in overseas exercises within 2026.
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Historia and Shueisha Games released the first playable demo of UN:Me at gamescom 2026 in Cologne. The horror game follows a girl with four souls in one body. The soul at the surface switches on its own, changing what the protagonist fears. A harmless nurse's office becomes a death trap when the IV soul surfaces.
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HAI ROBOTICS' case-handling robot HaiPick Climb surpassed 10,000 units in cumulative global orders as of July 2026. The robot now supports transport of cardboard cases in addition to totes. More than 1,500 units have been adopted at a single site. HRJ will demonstrate the system at International Logistics Exhibition 2026.
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Developer Starvania Studio announced 'Doughn't Panic!' on August 27. The 3D platformer, due for PC (Steam) release in 2027, has two players jointly control a single pizza. Actions like moving, jumping, and dodging are performed cooperatively. The game supports single-player, local co-op, and online co-op. A hard mode and leaderboard are planned.
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ErudAite Inc. began recruiting users for a free closed alpha of Grimoire, a director-type localization platform for games, anime subtitles, and manga. About 10 companies will receive the alpha and provide UI/UX feedback. The product will be presented at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 18.