The Japanese live-action drama series 'JIN -仁-' is streaming on Prime Video as part of a 47-title TBS catalog drop in July 2026.
Prime Video announced its July 2026 streaming lineup on June 27, 2026, which includes 47 TBS drama series rolling out from July 1. Among the titles is the medical time-travel drama 'JIN -仁-'. The addition is part of one of the largest single-studio catalog drops on the platform, giving subscribers access to multiple long-running franchise entries at once.
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TATSUJIN EXTREME, a vertical-scrolling shooter released on July 30, 2026, for PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, has earned a Metascore of 76 on PS5 and 78 on Nintendo Switch 2. Critics praise the classic design, visuals, and soundtrack, while noting high difficulty and story pacing issues.
M!LK's official account announced Sano Yuto and Yoshida Jinto's unit song "Tsumi to Batsu to Ame to Kiss" as the fifth installment of the "Mo-retsu Mo-shin! Release Project 2026." The newly drawn jacket illustration by PEACH-PIT, known for Rozen Maiden and Shugo Chara!, features a gothic atmosphere with roses and a snake. The song has been available for streaming since August 3.
Good Smile Company is re-releasing the original designs of Tetsujin 28-go and Black Ox as MODEROID plastic model kits in January 2027. Each kit stands about 155mm and 165mm tall respectively, features articulated joints, and includes interchangeable hands with expressive faces. Both are priced at 3,900 yen.
Medicom Toy's 18th wave of MAT deformed sofubi figures includes Plasma Minazuma from Ultraman 80 and Super Hipporito Seijin from the movie Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers. Both are 25 cm tall and sold via lottery at the MEDICOM TOY OFFICIAL STORE. Applications run from July 24 to August 10, 2026, with shipping in April 2027.
Bandai Namco announced that the arcade version of Taiko no Tatsujin will update some of its in-game fonts on August 19. The reason was not given, but observers suspect a connection to the recent pricing overhaul of the font subscription service LETS. Similar changes are appearing in Monster Strike's upcoming UI update.
A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei, a martial arts spy action game set in the late Ming Dynasty, was playable at ChinaJoy 2026. The demo featured time-rewinding deduction, True Qi-based combat, and five steps including three bosses. The developer assembled a PS5 build in a short period for the event.
Imaginer set the release date for Mystery Walk 2: Mermaid Legend Murder Case to September 17. The mystery adventure launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A hidden scenario features Gachapin and Mukku appearing as themselves. The sequel follows the Teito University Mystery Research Club investigating a 20-year-old unsolved case in Kamakura.
Masatoshi Yuge, creator of TATSUJIN, and Takayuki Saito, designer of the Raiden Fighters series, have joined forces at TATSUJIN Inc. for the new game TATSUJIN EXTREME. In an interview with Denfaminicogamer, the two veterans discussed their first collaboration and their decades-long careers in vertical shooters.
Fuji TV announced a live-action series adaptation of Yamayade's boys' love manga Can You Kiss Me First? The show will air on Fuji TV this fall and stream on Fuji TV On Demand. Jin Suzuki stars as Ueno and Gaku Oshida as Kanda. Meigetsu Takahashi directs, with scripts by Emi Amamoto.
The TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Go to Another World" released the synopsis and advance cuts for Episode 7, titled "Fourth Stage," on August 5, 2026. The episode depicts the graduation ceremony at Ranoa Magic University, where Rinia and Pursena attend as graduates. After the ceremony, Norn is invited by Ariel to join the student council, and Nanahoshi continues her research on summoning objects from another world. Nanahoshi also makes a proposal to Rudeus, though the details are not disclosed in the synopsis. The advance cuts show Rinia and Pursena fighting, and Nanahoshi devoting herself to research. The series airs every Saturday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. The anime is based on the novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has been serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 and has over 18 million copies in circulation. The third season adapts from volume 13 of the original novel.
THQ Nordic Japan and TATSUJIN Co., Ltd. released the physical versions of "TATSUJIN EXTREME" for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 30, 2026. The digital versions for PS5, Switch 2, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S began rolling out from 10:00 PM JST the same day. The game is a completely new title inheriting the lineage of Toaplan's 1988 arcade shooter "TATSUJIN" and its sequel "Tatsujin Oh." It uses 3D graphics, newly composed music by series composer Masatoshi Yuge, and a story presented through in-game comics. Players use five weapon types including returning weapons Power Shot, Tatsujin Beam, and Thunder Laser, plus new additions Homing Shot and Starmine Shot. The standard physical edition costs 4,950 yen on PS5 and 5,940 yen on Switch 2. A PREMIUM BOX edition is also available, priced at 19,800 yen for PS5 and 20,790 yen for Switch 2, containing a 2-disc gold soundtrack with 78 tracks, a metal ship figure, a 112-page art book, a 128-page comic, and a special box. Both editions include DLC with BGM and ship skins from "TATSUJIN," "Tatsujin Oh," and "BATSUGUN." A free demo is available across all platforms, featuring four modes: TUTORIAL, HEART STARTER, STORY, and TEAM. A follow-and-repost campaign on the official X account runs until August 6, 2026, giving away 10 non-sale Pipiru Alien plushies.
Manga creator Kyō Yoneshiro will launch a new manga titled Netsuzō: Chijin no Ai, based on Junichirō Tanizaki's 1924 novel Chijin no Ai (Naomi), in the next issue of Weekly Big Comic Spirits on August 3. The story follows a salaryman who takes in a teenage waitress, with unexpected consequences.
Shōnengahōsha announced on July 27 that Sho Kasugai's manga Millennium Family is getting a television anime adaptation. The anime will air on TBS and other stations, though a debut date has not been revealed. Masato Jinbo, known for directing Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei! and The Rising of The Shield Hero Season 2, is directing the series at studio PartsCraft and also supervising the scripts. Hiroshi Yoneda, who worked on Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Vow in the Snow, is handling character design and serving as chief animation director. Rikuya Yasuda voices the protagonist Theo. The manga launched in Young King Ours magazine in March 2021 and has eight compiled volumes released so far, with the ninth volume set for July 30, 2026. The story follows seven immortal siblings born in England who possess eternal life, making them targets for criminals, hospitals, and military organizations. AI localization company Orange Inc. licenses the manga in English through its e-bookstore service emaqi.
The week of July 27 to August 2, 2026, sees a slate of major releases across platforms. Leading the lineup is 'Halo: Campaign Evolved', a Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original 2001 campaign, launching July 29 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 7,900 yen. It includes 10 original missions plus three new ones, 4-player online co-op with cross-play, and a Campaign Remix mode with randomized modifiers. Early reviews are positive, with Metascores of 81 on PS5 and 84 on Xbox Series X as of July 26, though the lack of competitive multiplayer drew some criticism. Also releasing July 30 is 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition', an enhanced version for the new console. The same day sees the extraction shooter 'Mistfall Hunter' on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, along with 'BLUE REFLECTION Quartet: The Miracle of the Girls' (7,480 yen), 'Culdcept the First', 'Volcano Princess', 'TATSUJIN EXTREME', and 'Honoboshi no Niwa'. On July 31, dark fantasy action RPG 'The Relic: First Guardian' arrives on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The week's releases span genres from FPS and RPG to puzzle and simulation, with several titles also available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Crunchyroll began streaming the English dub for the television anime adaptation of Jinushi's manga Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You on Thursday, July 24. The English cast includes Giles Panton as Sasaki, Caitlyn Bairstow as Yamada/Tayama, Andrew Francis as Suzuki, Ruth Alexander as Ono, and Brian Dobson as Sasaki's Boss. The anime premiered on TBS and its 27 affiliate channels on July 9 at 11:56 p.m. JST, with streaming also available on ABEMA and Netflix. Crunchyroll streams the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and India. The anime's limited advance streaming on ABEMA in Japan began on June 3, with Crunchyroll also releasing the first 12 mini-episodes that same day. Each mini-episode is 10 minutes long, and together they present episodes 1-6 in chronological order. The Japanese voice cast features Takuya Satō as Sasaki, Seena Hoshiki as Yamada/Tayama, Shinya Takahashi as Suzuki, Toa Yukinari as Gotō, Megumi Toyoguchi as Ōno, Rikuya Yasuda as Obata, and Yōko Hikasa as Maezawa. Tadato Suzuki and Aoi Mori are directing the anime at Asahi Production, with Mio Inoue handling series scripts and Yasuka Ōtaki designing the characters. The opening theme is performed by ZUTOMAYO, and the ending theme by imase.
THQ Nordic Japan and TATSUJIN Co., Ltd. released a demo for TATSUJIN EXTREME on July 22, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The full game is scheduled for release on July 30. TATSUJIN EXTREME is a completely new entry in the TATSUJIN series, which originated as an arcade vertical-scrolling shooter from Toaplan in the 1980s. The demo includes four modes: TUTORIAL for learning basic controls, HEART STARTER which allows players to continue without game over, STORY which begins with a prologue comic by Junya Inoue, and TEAM for two-player cooperative play. In STORY and TEAM, players can experience the first stage, SUCCESSION. The demo does not support save functionality or online rankings. Alongside the demo, a making-of PV showing development footage and in-game screens set to the game's music was released on the TATSUJIN Official Channel. An in-person trial event and autograph session by Junya Inoue are scheduled for August 2 at BEEP Akihabara store in Tokyo.
Amazon's Kindle Manga Weekend Festival is pairing with a 50% off sale on Yokoyama Mitsuteru's sci-fi series including 'Tetsujin 28-go,' 'Mars,' and 'Babel II' to make them effectively 75% off. Historical works like 'Sangokushi' and 'Suikoden' are also discounted through 50% points back. The sale runs through July 20.
The first original feature-length animation from Japanese film label NOTHING NEW, 'We Are Aliens,' has been selected for three additional international film festivals: the Melbourne International Film Festival, the New Zealand International Film Festival, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival. The film was previously selected for Cannes and Annecy. Director Kohei Kadowaki expressed surprise and gratitude at the growing festival run.
At BilibiliWorld 2026, Chinese publisher 4Divinity let attendees play two action games: Sword Sage: Awakening, a Xianxia title with a parry-counter system, and A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei, an RPG set in the late Ming Dynasty. Both are pitched as appealing to FromSoftware fans.
Imagineer revealed details of a user-participation X campaign for the Fit Boxing 3 Ensemble Stars!! DLC pack. Starting July 16, members of the shuffle unit Butokai will appear as SNS-exclusive instructors on the official Fit Boxing X account. The campaign presents specific in-game menus as missions. Daily lottery gives 10 winners a collaboration package. The DLC includes instrumental BGM of seven songs and six T-shirt designs for 1,320 yen. A free trial pack for two songs is also available until August 17.
The fantasy anime Wistoria: Wand and Sword has been greenlit for a third season. The announcement came at the end of Season 2, which aired from April 2026. A commemorative visual by character designer Saya Ona was released. No further details on Season 3 have been revealed yet.
Independent developer Renka announced the mystery visual novel 'Ren: Kujūshima Warabebuta Serial Murder Memorandum' for Steam on July 28, 2026. The game is set on an isolated island where a crime notice is given via a children's song and seven geniuses gather. It features classic locked room mysteries, astrology, and a puzzle of flesh and blood. Renka has released five games in 2026 so far.
Hasegawa is reissuing the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order 1/100 scale plastic model kit to mark the 30th anniversary of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On. The kit, designed by Hajime Katoki, features four-color molded parts, a Sleipnir Mk.6/w weapon, and White Knight Order decals. It is priced at 5,280 yen and ships October 1, 2026.
The staff for the Suikoden anime, adapting Konami's Suikoden II game, revealed three new cast members and a second promotional video on July 5. The video debuts the opening theme song "Kanashimi Sae Otonabite" by amazarashi. The new cast includes Jin Yamanoi as Agares Blight, the king of the Highland Kingdom; Miyuki Sawashiro as Anabelle, the mayor of Muse City and chairperson of the Jowston Alliance; and Kodai Sakai as Jess, the deputy mayor of Muse City. The anime will premiere in October 2026 on Tokyo MX, Kansai TV, BS Asahi, and 29 other stations across Japan, for a total of 32 channels. The first episode will be a 60-minute extended special. Before the broadcast, a two-week advance premium screening of episodes one through three will run at 10 theaters nationwide starting August 21. A stage greeting event with five main cast members is scheduled for August 23 at Shinjuku Piccadilly. The staff also announced a manga adaptation titled "Gensō Suikoden The Anime ~Honmono no Eiyū~" drawn by Kochiya, set to debut in Comic Dengeki Daioh volume 155 on July 27.
M!LK members Taishi Shiozaki and Yuito Yoshida made unannounced cameo voice appearances in the Japanese dub of Toy Story 5, now in theaters. Fellow member Yuto Sano, who voices Smarty Pants, hinted that Shiozaki's role may be easy to miss on first viewing. The specific characters they play have not been disclosed.
TVer began streaming all 26 episodes of the Ajin: Demi-Human TV anime on July 1. The free streaming period runs through July 14. The series originally aired in 2016, adapting Gamon Sakurai's manga about immortal humans called Ajin. The manga ended in 2021 with over 12 million copies sold as of 2024.
The official website for the Wistoria: Wand and Sword anime announced on Sunday that production on a third season has been green-lit, immediately after the second season's 12th episode aired in Japan. The second season premiered on April 12 on TBS and 27 affiliated channels, and concluded on June 28. A commemorative visual drawn by character designer Sayaka Ono and a production decision trailer were released alongside the announcement. The first season's director Tatsuya Yoshihara served as general director for the second season, with Hideaki Nakano as director at studios Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures. Sayaka Ono returned as character designer and chief animation director, and Yuki Hayashi composed the music. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired, including an English dub. The manga, written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Toshi Aoi, launched in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in December 2020 and has 15 published volumes. The anime's second season topped the weekly Spring 2026 ranking three times, according to Anime Corner.
The TV anime My Charms Are Not Working for Medaka Kuroiwa has been nominated in the Best Romance Anime category at the Japan Expo DARUMA Awards 2026. Public voting is open until July 1. The awards are decided by a jury and fan vote through the Mangacollec app or website.
QINOCOP announced the Gridman Universe Office Style POPUP in OIOI, held at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to July 26, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office lady outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn a random Cheki-style card, with bonuses for Epos Card users.
Prime Video announced its July 2026 streaming lineup, including 47 TBS drama series rolling out from July 1. Titles include medical time-travel drama 'JIN -仁-', supernatural suspense 'SPEC', school drama 'Dragon Zakura' (2005 and 2021 versions), and con-artist thriller 'Kurosagi' (2006 and 2022 versions). Other additions include the anime film 'The Dangers in My Heart' and the new TV anime 'Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell'.
The Japan-Taiwan co-production Sinsin and the Mouse, based on Banana Yoshimoto's short story and directed by Yukinori Makabe, opens in Japanese theaters on June 26. The film follows a grieving woman who travels to Taiwan and meets a man named Sinsin, gradually finding small joys. Early viewer reactions praise the leads and the film's sensory focus on sound and imagery.
Bandai Namco Entertainment released a paid downloadable content collaboration pack for Taiko no Tatsujin: Don Don Festival on June 25, themed around the anime adaptation of Nagano's manga Chiikawa. The pack makes the song "Hitorigotsu ~Band Ver.~" playable and includes limited in-game items such as Chiikawa characters' puchi characters, collaboration name plates, and titles. The game is available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Alongside the DLC, a free update added the new song "Shanimuni Hanabi" as the second installment of the Taiko no Tatsujin 25th anniversary commemorative song project, a four-part plan to release new songs fulfilling Don-chan's dream of becoming a music producer. The song is described as conveying passion for immersing oneself in activities like Taiko no Tatsujin to overcome real-world hardships.
Columbus Circle will release a limited edition portable Famicom-compatible console, the IPS 8 Bit Pocket HD V2 <TAKAHASHI MEIJIN Ver.>, in late September. The model commemorates 16-Shot Day (August 16), established by Takahashi Meijin. It features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD, a Master Button for high-speed consecutive shots, two wired controllers, and adjustable screen ratio. Reference price is 17,380 yen.
Kadokawa announced that Yūji Nishimura's web manga Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun: Space Academy will receive an anime film titled Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun: Ukkari Detekita Uchūjin o Sagase! (Space Academy: Find the Aliens Who Accidentally Came Out!) opening in Japan on September 11. The film combines anime footage with real space footage. The TV anime cast returns. Yoshinori Tsutsui directs, Yōichi Katō writes the script.
Hot Toys Japan is releasing a 1/6 scale Qui-Gon Jinn figure from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Part of the Artisan series, it stands 32 cm tall with over 30 points of articulation, a newly sculpted head cleared by Liam Neeson, rooted wool hair, and a lightsaber with USB LED light-up function. Priced at 68,000 yen, pre-orders are open for a September 2027 release, limited to 3,000 units worldwide.
Hasegawa announced its September 2026 lineup via its official X account and website, featuring plastic model kits, resin figure kits, and other products. Highlights include a 'You're Under Arrest!' Suzuki GSX-R750 White Bike Version, a 'Patlabor' Noa Izumi resin figure, and a reissue of the VR-747 Temjin from 'Cyber Troopers Virtual-On' for the series' 30th anniversary.
Individual creator Jinbey Aoyama opened the Steam store page for the 3D action-adventure game Marie Android on June 20. The game stars a little girl who can transform into a muscular man, a flat body, or a giant tank to solve puzzles and fight. It is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in summer 2026.
The live-action film "Osomatsu-san: Jinrui Kuzu-ka Keikaku!!!!!?" will host limited audio commentary screenings from June 26 to July 31, featuring Aぇ! group and Nishimura Takuya. New live footage of Watanabe Miho and Noguchi Iori performing a duet has also been released on YouTube for a limited time until July 12.
The Touken Ranbu ONLINE and J.League collaboration project Shutsujin! J.League Ouen Honmaru opened a special site and began advance goods sales. Twenty sword warriors from the game serve as cheer captains for all 20 J1 clubs for the 2026/27 season, with illustrations by lack. Collaboration events at stadiums start in October.
Tenchijin, a JAXA-certified space venture, launched "Tenchijin EO Market" on June 18, 2026, an online platform for purchasing satellite data from the Daichi-4 (ALOS-4) satellite. The service offers two plans: a standard product at 39,800 yen per scene and a 5m mosaic starting at 4,000 yen per 10km square, aiming to simplify access for users in disaster prevention, forestry, and infrastructure.
At NEXON's NDC26, DevCAT developers Kim Hye-jin and Cho Sol-bin presented how Mabinogi Mobile's main quest is designed for players who skip text. They cited South Korean data showing average screen focus has dropped to 47 seconds, and described a philosophy of making story content function as gameplay rather than text to be read.
Korean actor and artist Jinyoung will appear as a special guest at the Korea Travel FESTA event in Ehime on July 20, 2026. The free stage event, with a capacity of 2,000, requires advance lottery application. The event also includes K-culture DIY experiences and airline PR presentations.
Good Smile Company's Mekasuma brand announced The Gattai DX Dandivine, a combining toy of the main robot from the new original TV anime Juoh Bushin Dandivine. The set includes four mecha-Dande Ace, Slash Unicorn, Blaze Garuda, and Magna Titan-that combine into a 240mm robot. It is scheduled for release in October 2026, priced at 29,500 yen.
The preview images and synopsis for Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Episode 10 (Episode 22 overall) have been released. The episode, titled "Hoping, Blooming, Thundering," is scheduled to premiere on June 14. In the episode, Will and Julius attempt the Second Bloom. Under the watch of the tower high mages and the Magia Vander, Will confronts a Wors Ooze again. He recalls the origin of his sword and the magic he created with Elfaria when they were young, and calls forth Wis through his own power. The first season was animated by studios Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures, with Tatsuya Yoshihara as director. Yoshihara returned for the sequel as Chief Director, with Hideaki Nakano as director. The anime is based on the manga by Fujino Omori (author of Danmachi) and illustrated by Toshi Aoi. The manga has been serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine since December 2020, with 15 volumes published. It surpassed 3 million copies in February 2026. Kodansha USA licensed the manga in English, and Crunchyroll streams the anime worldwide.
Toho announced the fourth live-action Kaiji film, 'Kaiji: Life Revenge Game', starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, will release on January 29, 2027. The film comes seven years after 'Kaiji: Final Game' and features a teaser poster with the tagline 'Welcome back, you scum.' Kaiji faces a new antagonist, Kazuya Hyodo, a representative of the Teiai Group.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the first film of 2026 to earn over US$1 billion at the global box office, according to Box Office Mojo. The sequel from Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures has earned an estimated US$1,000,028,930 worldwide, including US$428,527,930 in the U.S. and US$571,501,000 internationally. The film opened in April and has sold 5.18 million tickets in Japan as of May 31.
Sentinel announced the RIOBOT Raijin-Oh action figure from Super Robot Wars OG. Pre-orders open June 8, 2026 exclusively at the Sentinel Store. The figure stands approximately 280mm tall, uses die-cast parts and click joints, and is scheduled for release in October 2026 at 47,300 yen.
The 2022 live-action film 'Osomatsu-san the Movie' starring Snow Man will air on TV Tokyo on June 6, 2026, from 11:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The broadcast promotes the upcoming sequel 'Osomatsu-san: Humanity's Trashification Plan!!!!!?' starring Aぇ! group, which opens nationwide on June 12.
QINOCOP announced a Gridman Universe popup at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to 26, 2026. New illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office-style outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, extra-large acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchase bonuses include polaroid-style illustration cards, with extras for Epos Card users.
Japanese filmmaker Ryuya Suzuki taught himself animation on an iPad during the COVID-19 lockdowns and completed his debut feature 'Jinsei' as a one-man crew over 18 months. The film, which tells a century-long story about a pop idol, opened in Japan in May 2025, screened at Annecy, and arrives in U.S. theaters on June 12, 2026, distributed by Greenwich Media.