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CyberAgent announced that the television anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has cast active sumo wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho. Tamawashi will voice Genghis Khan, and Tamashoho will play a Mongol soldier. The anime premieres July 4 on TV Asahi and affiliates, with a world premiere of the first three episodes on June 13.
The television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga has revealed its main promotional video, a July 8 premiere date, theme song performers, and additional cast members. Lia performs the opening theme, and AVAM performs the ending theme. The anime will debut on multiple Japanese TV stations and streaming services.
A behind-the-scenes interview video with 12-year-old Juliano Valdi, who plays young Michael Jackson in the biographical film "Michael," has been released. Valdi discusses his role preparation, including studying music videos and practicing dance with choreographers Rich + Tone. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is now in theaters.
Developer Evil Trout and original creator William Rous announced 'The Garry House Incident', a 3D remake of the 2025 free puzzle mystery 'Type Help', will launch on Steam on July 14. The remake adds voice acting, illustrations, new puzzles, and original music to the text-only original.
Max Factory has begun accepting orders for the PLAMAX PX-20 VF-1J Super Fighter Valkyrie Max & Milia Galaxy Strongest Set, a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the VF-1J Fighter Valkyrie piloted by Maximilian Jenius and Milia Fallyna Jenius from Super Dimension Fortress Macross. The set includes the Super Pack, reaction missiles, seated pilot figures in extra-atmospheric suits, and a bonus decal folder for Good Smile Company orders. The kit is priced at 11,000 yen, with orders open until July 22 and shipping scheduled for December 2026.
Koei Tecmo Games announced the next mainline Atelier title, Atelier Kalia: The Night Kingdom and the Signpost of Memories, during the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct broadcast. The game follows a new protagonist named Kalia, who has lost her memory and retraces her past. The announcement trailer showed alchemy and battle sequences. The name of Yumia, the protagonist of the previous game Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Imaginary Land, also appeared in the footage, suggesting a possible connection between the two entries. Atelier Kalia is scheduled for release in early 2027; pricing has not been announced. Separately, Koei Tecmo also confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Atelier Yumia will be available for download after the Nintendo Direct ended. That version supports cooperative play via local wireless communication.
NHK will air a live program on June 11 covering the completion of the Jesus Tower at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The broadcast includes interviews with chief architect Jordi Faulí and panoramic views from the basilica roof, following a mass and ceremony on June 10 marking Gaudí's death anniversary.
Garage Heathen's psychological horror adventure game Who's Lila?, where players control facial expressions instead of dialogue choices, is being adapted into a feature film. Seattle filmmaker Julian Wilson will collaborate with the original creator on production and has launched a Patreon campaign to fund the film's costs.
Pink·Charm is releasing a 1/6 scale figure of Blade, the second maid from the Meido Busou series designed by Nidy-2D-. The figure recreates a scene from the illustration doujinshi PixelPhilia 23, showing Blade delivering a shortcake. It includes swappable face and chest parts, a cream sticker, and a replacement waist ribbon. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi for 36,800 yen, with release scheduled for October 2026.
Tiger Team is developing a new PC action game, Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera, set in the fantasy world of Eudilia. Players customize a mecha called the Valiant by swapping head, core, arms, legs, and power pack parts, then fight alongside allies to protect their hometown. A test play is scheduled soon.
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.'
Cocofolia released a promotional video for Table Game World CCFOLIA for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 2, 2026. The software supports up to eight players online, includes titles like Tonton Reversi and The Words I Just Thought of for a Proposal I Dedicate to You., and is set for a November 2026 release.
Gameleon Studio announced Ornelia, a god-game sandbox where players build a town for long-eared Kinous in a magical valley. The PC Steam release will begin in early access, with a Create Mode for free-form building and a planned Adventure Mode for version 1.0. The early access period is targeted at six months.
Yostar and Manjuu Games have opened applications for the closed beta test of their upcoming RPG Azur Promilia. The test runs July 2-10 on Android and PC, with applications accepted through June 25. A lottery will select participants if demand exceeds capacity.
The first episode of the anime adaptation of the manga Liar Game premiered, introducing college student Nao Kanzaki, who is selected to participate in a high-stakes deception game called the Liar Game. Nao, described as "stupidly honest," receives a suitcase containing 100 million yen and must lie to keep the money or face crushing debt. She seeks help from former con artist Shinichi Akiyama. The episode depicts her first one-on-one battle against her former teacher, who exploits her trust. Anime Feminist's review finds the premiere disappointing, criticizing Nao's characterization as childlike and overly naive, which undermines the tension typical of the psychological thriller genre. The reviewer notes that while the source material ran for 19 volumes over a decade, suggesting potential for character growth, the premiere left a "tepid taste" and may not appeal to newcomers. The review acknowledges the series may improve but states it is "not for me."
Celia Catunda, director of the Brazilian-Japanese animated feature "My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin," said she deliberately avoided making the film in an anime style, instead aiming to create a visual blend of Japanese and Brazilian traditions. Speaking ahead of the film's premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Catunda explained that while many asked if the project would be anime, she wanted to forge a distinct look. The film follows Noboru, a boy from São Paulo who learns about his Japanese heritage through his grandfather Hideo. It is based on the novel by Oscar Nakasato and draws on Catunda's own experiences growing up with friends of Japanese descent. Catunda, who does not have Japanese heritage, worked with creative consultants to avoid stereotypes, particularly in character gestures and music. The score combines Japanese sounds with Brazilian countryside music. The film is produced by Catunda's company Pinguim Content and is set to screen at multiple festivals after its Annecy debut. Catunda cited the recent Oscar win for the Latvian film "Flow" as a positive sign for independent animation.
Cover Corp and QualiArts announced that pre-registrations for the first official hololive smartphone game, hololive Dreams, have passed 1 million. Milestone rewards include dot sunglasses for all 54 talents. A second area, Megasphere, themed around games and casinos, will launch alongside the previously announced Harmony Garden. Additional pre-registration rewards and a JR Tokai collaboration were also revealed.
Tiger Team released a new trailer for mecha action RPG Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera and announced a new demo is coming soon. The game blends high-speed mecha combat inspired by Armored Core 6 and Zone of the Enders with Valkyria Chronicles-style art and a Romance of the Three Kingdoms-inspired story. A second closed alpha test is also imminent.
Developer Sol Brothers announced that the 3D Metroidvania 'Maseylia: Echoes of the Past' will launch on PC via Steam on June 19. The game follows a player searching for a missing father across six biomes, gaining abilities like double jump and grappling hook. A demo is available with positive Steam reviews.
Yostar announced on May 28 that it will hold a closed beta test for Azur Promilia in Japan, the first domestic CBT for the upcoming fantasy RPG. The game is being developed by Manjuu Games, the studio behind Azur Lane, and will be co-published by Yostar and Manjuu in Japan. Participant recruitment for the CBT begins June 1. The test will be available on Windows PC and Android devices. The CBT aims to verify game systems, balance, and server load, with feedback used to improve quality ahead of the official launch. Azur Promilia is set on the continent of Promilia, where players descend as prophesied star visitors and journey with companions called star spirits. The game features fantastical creatures named Kibo that players can befriend, cooperate with to manage farms, and fight alongside against threats. It is described as a fantasy world RPG with beautiful 3D graphics and many female characters. The release date for the full game, planned for PC, iOS, and Android, has not been announced. Pre-registration is open on the official website. Previous CBTs for Azur Promilia were held in China and South Korea; this is the first in Japan.
The television anime adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, has received a second promotional video and a main visual. The video previews the opening theme song "Stella" by SEKAI NO OWARI. The anime will premiere on July 4 at 11:00 p.m. JST on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block and 23 affiliated channels, as well as on BS Asahi. The first two episodes will air consecutively as a one-hour special. Four new cast members were announced: Kenji Nojima as Jochi, Ami Koshimizu as Töregene, Hiro Shimono as Ögedei, and Daisuke Namikawa as Chagatai. The anime is produced by Science SARU, with Naoko Yamada as chief director and Abel Gongora as director. Kenichi Yoshida handles character design and animation chief duties, and Kanichi Kato oversees series scripts. The anime will screen in competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the TV Films category. A world premiere of the first three episodes is set for June 13 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba. Anime Expo will host a U.S. premiere screening on July 3, with Yamada and Gongora in attendance.
At BitSummit PUNCH, developer Toratou Meu and Granding CEO Yukio Futatsugi revealed that Table Game World, a new Switch 2 title using the Cocofolia platform, will launch in early November 2026. The software supports up to eight players via Game Chat and includes about 20 tabletop games, with a focus on not automating rules.
Noel Berry and Liam Berry, the creators of Celeste, showed City of None at BitSummit PUNCH. The game is a monochrome dot-era exploration action game set in a collapsed metropolis. Players control a soul that possesses a wooden body to explore, using jumps, wall kicks, and sword attacks. It is scheduled for a 2027 release on Steam.
Cover Corporation announced the first collaboration between US apparel brand Bandage Brigade and hololive English. The capsule collection features Justice branch talents Gigi Murin and Cecilia Immergreen. Pre-orders run from May 1 to May 31, 2026, with shipping limited to the US, Canada, and the UK.