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Oct 13
The theme song for Rakuen Tsuiho: Kokoro no Resonance is "Beyond the Night," performed by TeddyLoid featuring Ayane Sakura, who voices Gabriel, and Nogizaka46 member Nagi Inoue. TeddyLoid wrote the lyrics, music, and arrangement. A new key visual by character designer Masatsugu Saito and a main trailer were released on October 13. The song gets a digital release on November 11 and a CD release on November 18. The film opens nationwide on November 13.
Oct 7
Kadokawa released Volume 1 of Sora Urumi's manga Kokoro Make Cosmetica on October 7, 2026, under the Kadocomi Original label. The series runs on Kadocomi and follows Suzu, a high school girl who becomes the magical girl Cosmetica. Nijisanji VTuber Tomoe Shirayuki provided an obi comment reading, "This one volume is an ally of cuteness." Store bonuses are offered at Gamers, Toranoana, and Melonbooks while supplies last.
Oct 6
Toge Productions announced that the prologue demo for WORK WORK WORK, a retro pixel art puzzle adventure from Indonesian developer Mojiken, will release on October 8 for PC via Steam. The demo covers the story's prologue, with a virtual assistant, clue collecting, and tasks at a company called Triquetra. The game is a commercial redevelopment of a Mojiken experimental project.
Oct 1
Kokona Arai and Yuna Takanashi of the nine-member idol group MORE STAR sat down for a joint interview about the TV anime Hotel Inhumans, tied to the show's second season broadcast. The two, who recommend manga and anime to each other, discussed how the series upended their expectations, singled out first-season episodes about the assassins Danica and Iori Hasegawa, and said the new season adds a concierge named Koshiba, also known as Shiba Kirihara, from the London branch.
Sep 14
The staff for Keroro Gunsō, the new Sgt. Frog television anime, streamed a second main trailer on Monday and announced five cast additions: Yuki Sakakihara as Fuyuki Hinata, Minori Fujidera as Natsumi Hinata, Sumire Morohoshi as Momoka Nishizawa, Hiiro Ishibashi as Mutsumi Hojo, and Koko Fukushima as Koyuki Azumaya. The trailer previews the opening theme by ano and the ending theme by PURPLE BUBBLE. The anime premieres October 3 on TV Tokyo.
Sep 12
The Aniplex One Focus livestream on Saturday revealed a new video and a cast member for Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance, the feature-length sequel to the Expelled from Paradise film. Rie Kugimiya reprises her role as Angela Balzac. The film opens in Japan on November 13, and a game, Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel-, launches November 26 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
Sep 12
The theatrical-only trailer for Rakuen Tsuiho: Kokoro no Resonance, opening nationwide on November 13, 2026, has been released on YouTube. It shows Angela Balzac, protagonist of the 2014 film, who had not appeared in earlier trailers. Rie Kugimiya returns as Angela and the video includes a comment from her. Character visuals will be released over five consecutive days starting September 12, and the original soundtrack arrives on the film's release date.
Sep 8
Dandelion Developers released Nothing Strange Here on Steam on September 8. Players take the role of an investigative journalist in the town of Larsenest Gap, photographing scenes, writing articles, and handling resident requests. Completing quests lets players pick one of three article styles, and the published article's nature changes the town's look, mood, and responses. The game supports Japanese and costs 1700 yen, with a 10 percent launch discount to 1530 yen until September 15.
Sep 2
The live-action film of Ryō Nakama's High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku manga has revealed its theme song artist, Yuzu, in a new trailer. The film stars Yuno Nagao, Shingo Katori, Jun Saitō, and Riisa Naka. Directed by Tôichirô Rutô, it opens in Japan on January 8, delayed from fall 2026.
Aug 20
Kizuna AI celebrated her birthday on June 30, 2026, with a 3D live and collaboration stream featuring Sakura Miko, Mori Calliope, and others. The pioneer of the VTuber scene, active since November 29, 2016, is approaching her 10th year, prompting a two-part analysis of whether VTubers are idols.
Aug 14
The live-action film adaptation of Ryo Nakama's High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku manga has added seven cast members, including Yoshihiko Inohara as Tatsuya Aoyama and Naoto Takenaka as Tomohiro Kiryu. The film is directed by Toichiro Ruto from a script by Makoto Ueda and opens in Japan on January 8, delayed from fall 2026.
Aug 9
Automaton's weekly roundup highlights seven notable game stories, including the announcement of Palworld Online, a mobile MMORPG by Garena, and Attack on Titan 3, set for December 10. Other entries cover new titles from veteran creators and indie releases.
Aug 8
ASHA and KOKONA, who appeared in the girl group audition 'No No Girls' produced by BMSG and Chanmina, will debut as the unit TAKARA on August 8, 2026. Their self-produced song 'Time is money' releases the same day. They follow HANA and Fumino as the second artists under NO LABEL ARTISTS.
Jul 27
The live-action film adaptation of Ryō Nakama's High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku manga has revealed 12 new cast members. The film will open in Japan on January 8, 2027, delayed from its originally planned fall 2026 release. The cast includes Masaya Kimura, Miyu Honda, Yūka Kageyama, and others.
Jul 22
The official website for Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance debuted the fifth teaser trailer and key visual on Wednesday, previewing the action and the entity "Fallen." The site also announced Sumire Morohoshi will voice Penem. The film opens in Japan on November 13.
Jul 7
Kokoromil Inc. announced the first verification experiment of its next-generation wearable ECG device 'kokolog MD', currently under development. The device maintains medical-grade arrhythmia detection while adding sleep monitoring features. A survey of 17 participants showed 88% intend to continue using the system, and 78% were satisfied with the overall experience.
Jun 27
The live-action film adaptation of Ryō Nakama's High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku manga has been delayed from a fall 2026 release to January 8, 2027, as confirmed by a new teaser trailer and visual released on Thursday. The film stars Yuno Nagao, Shingo Katori, Jun Saitō, and Riisa Naka, with Tôichirô Rutô directing.
Jun 22
At a technical meeting during Machi Asobi vol. 30, director Seiji Mizushima, animation supervisor Naoki Ogita, effects artist Masaki Tada, and producer Koichi Noguchi discussed the full 3D production of the theatrical anime Paradise Lost: Resonance of the Heart, set for release on November 13, 2026. Ogita explained his facial correction process, including softening outlines and adjusting mouth deformation to keep characters cute from any angle.
Jun 16
The anime adaptation of Nekoko's light novel series The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System has revealed its ending theme song performer. ReoNa will sing "Lv. 1 Shokugyō: Ningen" (Level 1 Occupation: Human) as the ending theme. The anime premieres on July 2 on TBS and MBS's Super Animeism TURBO block and will run for two consecutive cours.
Jun 15
Mito Aoi, known for School of Horns, is drawing a new manga titled Koko ni Fukuen Flag ga Tatteimasu, written by Meza Tōno. The story follows a divorced couple who reunite a decade later and consider restarting their relationship. The manga launched on Kodansha's Comic Days app on June 6.
May 28
The July issue of Kadokawa's Comic Alive magazine revealed that Yu Shimizu's Howling Blaze light novel series is getting a manga adaptation by artist koko. The manga will launch in the magazine's next issue on June 26. The fantasy story follows Witch Hunter Kaori Tsukimiya on the island of Karyujima, where she meets the White Flower Witch Fiona.