JO is a member of the nine-member boy group &TEAM and is set to make his film debut and first lead role in the live-action adaptation of the manga Wandance, which is currently in post-production for a November 27, 2026 release.
JO, a member of the nine-member boy group &TEAM, is preparing for his first film lead role in the live-action adaptation of Coffee's manga Wandance. The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026, and is currently in post-production after filming took place in winter 2025. JO commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and the protagonist Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi and dance supervision by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.
The Wandance manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. The live-action film marks a notable crossover between K-pop idol work and Japanese manga filmmaking. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project.
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Composer Yugo Kanno and producer Noriko Dohi discussed the upcoming Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime in an interview with Anime Herald. Kanno said the pressure to surpass his prior JoJo scores pushed him to create his best work yet. He also confirmed Shohei Ohtani used his music for warmups again this year.
The Josemaru short anime revealed its second teaser video and visual, lead cast member Riho Tsuda as the title character, and additional staff. New staff include character designer Mai Narushima, stop-motion animators from dwarf studios, and producers from TV Asahi. The anime premieres on TV Asahi's PicoAni block in January 2027.
The television anime of Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo manga will premiere on October 6 at 11:00 p.m. on Kansai TV, Fuji TV, and affiliated channels across Japan. Junichi Yamamoto directs the series at Arvo Animation, with Hayashi Mori supervising and writing scripts and Masakatsu Sasaki designing the characters. The manga has run on Viz Media and Shueisha's MANGA Plus service since February 2024.
Anime News Network reviews episode 6 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, focusing on Rudeus's realization that he falls in love only with women who have saved him emotionally. He admits to Sylphie and Roxy that Eris still holds a place in his heart, and they accept his honesty.
The live-action adaptation of the webtoon High School Queen has confirmed its lead cast. Se-jeong Kim, Hyun-sung Bae, and Han-gyeol Jo will star in the fantasy action romance, which premieres on TVING in 2027. Studio Dragon confirmed the cast on July 31. Kim plays Queen Cheongha Kim and the bullied student Dajin Kim, while the other two actors also take dual roles across the Joseon and modern timelines.
Crunchyroll announced at AnimagiC in Germany that it will stream six anime series, including Eleceed, FX Fighter Kurumi-chan, Shangri-La Frontier season 3, The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II, The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life, and Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things. The service also added the English dub of Sound! Euphonium season 1.
Kacho Hashimoto will launch a new manga, Shinikake Shojo to Kumo Oji, in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app on September 11. The creator announced the project on X/Twitter on Sunday, following a year of character drawings and short-form manga posted since the initial July 2025 announcement.
The September issue of Kadokawa's Comic Cune magazine announced that Hana Ikuta will launch a new manga titled Noraware Yūsha to Tokitai Seijo (The Cursed Hero and the Saint Who Wants to Free Him) in the magazine's next issue on August 27. The fantasy romance follows hero Mikage, who is cursed with petrification after defeating the dark lord, and his wife Crane, a saint curious about curses.
TOHO Films announced a live-action film adaptation of Shohei Manabe's Sins of Kujo manga, set to open in Japan on January 8, 2027. Yuuya Yagira reprises his role as Taiza Kujo from the Netflix live-action series, joined by Hokuto Matsumura as Shinji Karasuma. Nobuhiro Doi directs from a script by Nonji Nemoto. The manga launched in Weekly Big Comic Spirits in October 2020 and has over 4 million copies in circulation.
Kadokawa's Dragon Age magazine announced that Sakusei Kenkyūjo and Yui Jōyama's Ingoku Danchi manga will end on Friday, July 31. The extreme suspense series, which launched on Dra Dra Sharp# in 2021, follows apartment manager Yoshida protecting tenants from perverted married women wearing Libido Cross costumes.
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.
Bushiroad Creative has added two anime series to its PalVerse line of palm-sized deformed figures. The Jujutsu Kaisen set, which went on sale July 31, 2026, includes six characters: Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Yuta Okkotsu, Choso, Kenjaku, and Sukuna. Each figure stands about 90mm tall. A single pack costs 1,100 yen, while a box of six costs 6,600 yen and guarantees a complete set when unopened. Buyers who purchase a box at participating stores such as the Bushiroad Online Store, Animate, and Hobby Zone receive a bonus sticker set. The Frieren: Beyond Journey's End lineup, also six characters, features Frieren, Fern, Stark, Himmel, Heiter, and Eisen. Packs are 1,210 yen and boxes are 7,260 yen. Reservations for the Frieren set close August 4, with a release scheduled for November 27. Both lines use random packing, but box purchases ensure collectors get all six types.
Megahouse is adding Eris from Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu to its Lucrea figure series, with the colored prototype shown for the first time. The figure captures Eris in a dynamic pose, though no release date or price has been announced yet. Pre-orders are expected to begin soon, and the prototype will be on display at the AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan store starting Monday, August 3, 2026. The announcement comes alongside a separate wave of Mushoku Tensei merchandise from 2D Cospa, which includes an embroidered work shirt featuring Roxy, an Eris all-over print T-shirt, newspaper bags for both characters, and a reversible cushion cover. Those items will be sold first at Comic Market 108 in Tokyo on August 15 and 16, with general sales planned for mid-November. The Cospa lineup is priced between 3,300 and 16,500 yen. Both product lines are credited to Rifujin na Magonote, MF Books, and the Mushoku Tensei III production committee.
Bandai will release the ninth installment of its JoJo's Bizarre Adventure niformation sticker collection, the niformation JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Seal Wafer ~The Animation Special I~, at mass retailers' snack sections nationwide starting in August. The set pairs one sticker with one wafer and includes 32 sticker types total, one of which is a secret type. Characters from Parts 1-2 and the latest work, Steel Ball Run, appear in the lineup. The collection includes all five types of 5th Rare stickers, which commemorate the fifth anniversary of the niformation brand, plus foil-stamped JJR (JoJo Rare) stickers. Each unit is priced at 149 yen including tax. Bandai directs customers to its Candy product page for further details. The niformation line uses deformed, two-head-tall illustrations to express the charm of the works it covers. This release follows the fourth edition of the JOJO Ball capsule figure series, also announced by Bandai for the fifth week of August, which includes figures of DIO Brando, Robert E. O. Speedwagon, Caesar A. Zeppeli, and Kars at 500 yen each.
The staff of the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Go to Another World released the synopsis and preview stills for Episode 6, titled Another Crisis?, on July 30. The episode follows Rudeus as he accompanies Roxy, who has been asked to guard the princess of Ranoa. During the guard duty, the party Amazoness Ace includes Sara, a member of the adventurer party Counter Arrow whom Rudeus once traveled with during a difficult period in his life. The preview stills show Rudeus, Sylphie, Roxy, Lucy, Sara, and Princess Ariel. The synopsis notes that Rudeus exchanges words with Sara, but leaves the outcome of their conversation open. The series began airing on July 4 and broadcasts every Saturday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. The third season is based on the original novel by Rifujin na Magonote and continues from volume 13 of the source material.
Episode 5 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III focuses on the fallout of Rudeus bringing Roxy home. Sylphie, pregnant and left alone for half a year, decides to accept Roxy as a second wife rather than lose Rudeus entirely. The episode shows the three working to build a functional family unit.
Bandai Namco's closed beta for Bleach Mirrors High, a mobile action-RPG, features an original story set six months after the Thousand-Year Blood War. Players choose between new protagonists Shirin Migishima or Shirane Sanari. The game's visual style directly echoes the high-contrast, typographic look of the recent anime season.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Eris Boreas Greyrat from the anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'm Serious About the Other World" is now available for pre-order. The figure, produced by Hobby Sakura, captures Eris in a dynamic pose holding a sword and looking back. It stands approximately 250mm tall including the base, made of PVC and ABS materials. The reference price is 30,800 yen (tax included), with a scheduled release date of April 2027. Pre-orders are being accepted at AmiAmi as of July 2026. The third season of the anime began airing in July 2026. The figure's pose references a line from the character: "Sorry, but I'm not a virgin!" The product includes the figure body and a base. The figure is based on the light novel series by Rifujin na Magonote, which started on the novel submission site Shousetsuka ni Narou in 2012.
Medicos Entertainment opened pre-orders on July 24 for two new Super Action Figures based on the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders: Jotaro Kujo Ver.2 and Star Platinum - Third. The Jotaro Kujo figure includes three head parts (normal, side-glance, gritted teeth) and an Ora Ora Rush effect part. Star Platinum - Third uses a purple color scheme and comes with alternate head and hand parts. A two-figure set is also available. Each single figure costs 9,900 yen; the set costs 19,800 yen. Pre-orders run until September 30 at 21:00, with shipments scheduled for January to February 2027. Separately, fashion brand MAYLA began accepting pre-orders for a line of pumps inspired by four characters from the same series: Jotaro Kujo, Noriaki Kakyoin, Iggy, and DIO. Each pump model comes in a ribbon version (30,800 yen) and a ribbonless version (28,160 yen). The MAYLA collaboration pre-order period ends August 19 at 17:00.
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a new Gundam television series, Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, 2026. The series is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, who also handles series composition. Animation production is by SOLA ANIMATION. The series is part of the RG Project, a multimedia initiative that also includes the action game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT. The anime is set in a new timeline separate from the Universal Century and Common Era, beginning in A.A. (After Apocalypse) 45. Humanity abandoned Earth after an alien ecosystem called the Apocalypse overran the planet. The protagonist, Ray Azumi, a war orphan, pilots the Gundam Zero. Takeo Otsuka voices Ray Azumi. The series is scheduled to launch in 2027. The anime takes place roughly 100 years before the events of the game. Kamiyama stated the project allowed him to create a Gundam from scratch in a new timeline.
The TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation" has released advance scene cuts and a synopsis for Episode 5, titled "Celebration." The episode depicts the wedding ceremony of Cliff and Elinalise at the Saint Millis Church, with Rudeus and others in attendance. Meanwhile, Rudeus realizes that Norn and Aisha's tenth birthday has not been celebrated, so he goes into town with Sylphiette and Roxy to buy presents for them. The synopsis also teases that Rudeus's long-cherished wish finally comes true. In addition, an audio commentary for Episode 5 featuring voice actors Yumi Uchiyama (Rudeus), Yoshimi Kohara (Roxy), and Ai Kayano (Sylphiette) will be premiered on the YouTube TOHO animation channel. The commentary was recorded while the three drank alcohol, matching the celebratory tone of the episode. It will begin with an opening talk at 23:58 on July 26, two minutes before the TV broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11 at 24:00. The third season adapts from Volume 13 of the original light novel series by Rifujin na Magonote, which has a cumulative circulation of 18 million copies.
In a clip from the upcoming documentary TEZUKA! God of Manga, director Jorge Gutierrez recalls discovering Astro Boy on Mexican TV in the 1980s. He argues the serialized storytelling felt familiar to audiences raised on telenovelas, and that Tezuka's work was more culturally aligned with Mexico than the creator knew.
Cross Infinite World announced four new light novel licenses on July 22, with digital releases scheduled from August through October. The slate includes Assassin Empress Bellreuge, From Bumbling Prodigy to Villainess, From Corporate Drone to Mincemaster, and The Villainess' Journal.
On July 20, 2026, numerous anime, manga, and game franchises posted Marine Day greetings on social media. The Japanese national holiday, which honors the ocean and marks the end of the rainy season, prompted official accounts and creators to share beach-themed illustrations, character birthday messages, and promotional content. Among the posts, the official Kaiju No. 8 account promoted an upcoming original short anime titled "Narumi's Weekday" with a pun on the character's name and the kanji for sea. The MAPPA studio released a new illustration by Rie Nishimura for the soccer series DAYS, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. The Sound! Euphonium account reminded followers that the film Sound! Euphonium: The Final Part 2 opens on September 11. Classroom of the Elite noted that July 20 is also the birthday of character Honami Ichinose. The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime account promoted the streaming of its movie Tears of the Azure Sea on U-NEXT. The Chiikawa movie account promoted the July 24 release of Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu. Voice actor Yuki Kaji posted a personal greeting, and the band Orange Range shared a summer song. The roundup, compiled by Anime News Network, spanned three articles covering dozens of entries.
The first four episodes of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III are now available. Episodes 1-2 focus on Eris's journey after leaving Rudeus, while episodes 3-4 return to the main story. The review argues the series is not about redemption but about a deeply flawed man finding happiness.
A limited-time pop-up shop for the Ojamajo Doremi series, the Ojamajo Doremi Mado-Do Platt Market, has been announced. It will feature newly drawn illustrations from Motto! Ojamajo Doremi, goods from the Yuru Tabi YouTube series, and items from the Doremi Nyon social media shorts. Advance sales of four Yuru Tabi goods will be held at the Hoshimi Yagura Bon Odori Carnival!! event at Toei Uzumasa Eigamura on August 1, 2026.
Yostar released the Japanese domestic version of Mahjong Soul on Steam on July 20, 2026. The free-to-play online mahjong game, developed by Catfood Studio, is now available on the platform after its global Steam version was previously inaccessible from Japan. Players who have been using the browser, iOS, Android, or Windows versions can transfer their play data to the Steam version by logging in with the same method. However, account data from the DMM version cannot be transferred. The Steam version is said to have the same specifications as the Windows version, according to a 2024 comparison chart from the official overseas X account. The Japanese Steam store page first appeared on May 21, and the release came seven years after the game's initial domestic launch in April 2019. The game features ranked matches, friend matches, and tournament modes, and has hosted collaborations with series such as Code Geass, Akagi, Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya, and Sword Art Online.
Joe Ziegler, game director of Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon, announced his departure from the studio on July 17. Del Chafe III will succeed him as game director. Ziegler, a former VALORANT director at Riot Games with a 12-year tenure there, joined Bungie in 2022. He stated he will move to a new role, with details to come. The Marathon development team will continue communication through its X account.
Shogakukan's shoujo manga magazine Cheese! will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a limited-time collaboration café at Cafe Lish in Tokyo from July 24 to September 15, 2026. The menu features seven food, dessert, and drink items inspired by series including Pintokona, Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru, and Coffee & Vanilla. Each order comes with a random novelty item.
MeowAlive's deck-building roguelite Shuuen Majo no Tabitabi launched on Steam on June 5. The game uses a card system where cards go to a bag before being selected for the deck, and players can create their own cards. Its character visuals, including ripped tights witches and cat-eared girls, are a focus.
New Roxy-themed merchandise for Mushoku Tensei III has been announced, including a notebook-style smartphone case, a pass case, and a reel key holder. The items will be available first at the COSPA booth during Wonder Festival 2026 Summer on July 26, followed by a general release in October 2026. The series, based on a light novel with 18 million copies in print, is currently airing its third season.
Anime Anime has released the preview for episode 3 of Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance. The episode, titled 'Shina Hisse and Towa Yomi,' airs July 18 and shows Shina, now an EXCEEDS exterminator, saving a girl from jumping off a bridge. The series is a new original TV anime from Masaki Tsuzuki, set in a post-apocalyptic world fighting alien species. The cast includes new and returning voice actors.
From July 17 to October 16, 2026, the glamping resort THE FARM in Chiba Prefecture is hosting a Frieren collaboration. All 32 tents become themed rooms, the resort is styled as a village from the series, and the check-in lounge features interactive exhibits including a mimic, prop weapons, and a monument of Himmel's ring. Staff act as "villagers" and guests as "travelers."
The TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has partnered with gaming community vaultroom for a line of apparel. The collection includes six items: four T-shirts featuring mascot Bolt-kun dressed as Frieren, the hero party gaming, Frieren's party, and Aura, plus two hoodies with Frieren and a mimic scene. Prices range from 9,900 yen for T-shirts to 24,200 yen for hoodies. Sales begin July 18, 2026 in two batches on vaultroom's shop. Fan reactions have been positive.
Bandai has announced the 13th volume of its candy toy action figure line MOBILITY JOINT GUNDAM, which will include four mobile suits: Nu Gundam, Hi-Nu Gundam, Sazabi, and Knight Gundam. The set also includes four EX parts sets, bringing the total to eight collectible types. Nu Gundam and Sazabi, previously featured in Vol.2, are given entirely new sculpts for this release. The Sazabi's two EX parts sets can be combined to form the Nightingale, making it the series' first item to require three boxes to assemble a single large figure. The Nu Gundam can also be equipped with double fin funnels using its EX parts. Pre-orders for a box of 10 units open on July 17, 2026 at 13:00 JST on Premium Bandai. Individual units will be available at retail in December 2026 for 748 yen each, while the box of 10 is priced at 7,480 yen. The Knight Gundam marks the first appearance of a character from the SD Gundam Gaiden spin-off in the MOBILITY JOINT line.
Sega Corporation will host the 'Sega NET Mahjong MJ Official Offline Event in Nagoya' on September 13, 2026, at Chunichi Hall. The free event allows users to play against professional mahjong players using MJ Mobile. Attendance is limited to 42 participants selected by lottery from applications submitted by August 2. Guests include six professional players.
The 'Something Genuine' series published a conversation with Anastasia Muñoz, the voice of Serie in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. The interview moves beyond her anime credits to discuss her work as a theater educator, fine arts department head, and founder of the nonprofit Arts Mission Oak Cliff, as well as her views on creativity and AI.
ILLUMINATION released a trailer for the VR version of Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns, demonstrating the "zero distance stripping" system. The Steam store page now includes uncensored screenshots of character Tohno Mizuki without the "mysterious light" blur. Updated 3D models for Shoko and Hayasaka Akira are also visible. The game is scheduled for summer 2026 on Windows with VR support.
The official Frieren: Beyond Journey's End X account posted a pun image placing Frieren in Resident Evil's Raccoon City, using the phrase 'Raccoon City-ren'. The Resident Evil official account replied with an image of a treasure chest. Fans speculated on Frieren's ability to survive the zombie apocalypse and noted the surreal composition. Both franchises have upcoming collaborations at Universal Studios Japan.
Filmarks, Japan's largest review service, released its satisfaction ranking for spring 2026 anime, with Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure topping the list at 4.45 stars. Dorohedoro Season 2 and Nihon Sangoku followed, while Nihon Sangoku recorded the highest number of reviews.
An online lottery for the TV anime 'Ari washi desu. ~Ojousama wa Fighting Game Nante Shinai~' is now available on Kujibikido. The top prize is a 180 cm wall hanging featuring newly drawn illustrations. Sales run from July 23 to August 20, 2026, at 770 yen per play. Other prizes include desk mats, acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges.
Shokz Japan will sponsor and exhibit at the outdoor music festival JOIN ALIVE 2026 in Hokkaido on July 18-19. The booth will offer trial listening of the OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air earphones, a message board for brand ambassador Ichiro Yamaguchi of Sakanaction, and an SNS campaign for prizes.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports that a large statue of Johnny Joestar and Slow Dancer from Steel Ball Run is now accepting reservations at Rakuten Books. The figure, part of the Super Figure Art Collection, stands over 30 cm in both height and width. Distributed by Medicos Entertainment, it is priced at 28,600 yen and depicts Johnny on his horse with dynamic detailing.
Edye will release Aretha COLLECTION 1993-1995 for PS5, PS4, and Switch on July 30, 2026. The set includes three Super Famicom titles from Yanoman's Aretha series, with speed options, save-anywhere, and bonus materials. A crowdfunding campaign for Game Boy reissues and a new game also launched July 15.
corsgames announced Joint Venture: Prison Store Simulator, a PC management sim set in Las Almas State Prison. The player runs a prison shop as an inmate, selling legitimate items by day and contraband by night. Balancing reputation with inmates and guards is key; if either reaches zero, the game ends. Release is March 2027.
MegaHouse announced a new variant of its palm-sized Eris figure from the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu. The Palm Eris Cuddle Nyan Ver. figure depicts the character in a cat-ear hooded negligee, with a shy expression. It is part of the Melty Princess series of small-scale figures. Pre-orders open on July 16, 2026, at hobby shops and online retailers across Japan, with a release scheduled for January 2027. The figure is made of painted PVC, stands approximately 120mm tall, and costs 9,350 yen including tax. The original Palm Eris figure was previously released and proved popular, leading to this new variant. The figure is designed to capture Eris in a memorable outfit from the series, inviting collectors to display her in a cuddling pose. The product is licensed under the Mushoku Tensei III production committee.
Publisher Harrison World and developer Embers Studio released a demo for the roguelike turn-based strategy RPG 'Hope of Elements - The Witch and the Dragon's Journey' on July 15. The demo is available on PC via Steam and supports Japanese text. Players take on the role of Iris, a witch who can control five elemental magics - Fire, Water, Earth, Wood, and Lightning - and must combine them with elements present on the map and in the environment to trigger chain reactions that can clear enemies. The game features randomly generated maps, enemies, and treasures, with over 200 treasure types that can be combined with enhancement effects to create unique builds. The demo incorporates feedback from a playtest held from June 10 to July 1, adding a new tutorial, an elemental reaction log, and improved movement controls. Players can experience most of the full game's mechanics, including turn-based battles, elemental combinations, and potion crafting. Feedback is still being collected via in-game surveys, the Steam Community, and the official Discord.
The color contact lens brand Urumia has announced a collaboration with manga artist Ai Yazawa, releasing a line of five daily disposable lenses inspired by heroines from four of her classic manga series. The Urumia x Ai Yazawa Heroine Collection draws from NANA, Gokinjo Monogatari, Tenshi Nanka ja Nai, and Paradise Kiss. Each lens design corresponds to a specific character: Nana Osaki (Veil Black), Nana Komatsu (Drop Pink), Mikako Kouda (Dolly Brown), Midori Sajima (Glow Olive), and Yukari Hayasaka (Muse Blue). The lenses are priced at 1,870 yen per box of 10 and will be available for reservation on the Urumia official online shop starting July 29, 2026 at 20:00 JST, with shipping beginning in late August. Pop-up stores will be held at Laforet Harajuku in Tokyo from August 19 to 31 and at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka from September 5 to 13. Purchase bonuses include a membership card with any purchase, a compact mirror for five boxes, and a jewelry bag for ten boxes.
The Girls Revolution Project will hold its second live performance, 'Revolutio,' on August 8, 2026, at Spotify O-EAST in Tokyo. The show marks the two-year anniversary of the project's units Shinseiki and Tsumi to Batsu, both appearing in virtual form. Tickets go on sale via Tixplus, with official resale via Tixplus Trade from July 14 to July 26. The first live 'Kaizen' took place in 2025.
Manga creator Nyoijizai, known for Harukana Receive, launched a new series on Kadokawa's Dra Dra Sharp# magazine. The story follows newlyweds Yuto and Asuka, a professional volleyball player and team captain who agrees to abstain from sex until a tournament ends. The series began last Saturday, shortly after Nyoijizai ended Cinderella Athletes in February.