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MAGI

MAGI Inc. is a game company that, as of July 2026, collaborated with Nestopi Inc. on a cross-promotional event between its game Magical Princess and the app Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 54m ago

MAGI Inc. is known for the daughter-raising simulation game Magical Princess. On July 27, 2026, the company partnered with Nestopi Inc. for a cross-promotional collaboration between Magical Princess and the work-adventure app Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story. The collaboration added content to both titles: a new costume and a Study with Daughter function in Magical Princess, and a special story in Chill with You. A Steam sale ran until August 10, 2026, offering discounts on both games and a bundle. A giveaway campaign on X offered limited goods to winners who followed both official accounts and reposted the collaboration announcement.

Key facts

Collaboration launch date
July 27, 2026 ↗
Collaboration partner
Nestopi Inc. ↗
Content added to Magical Princess
Satone's outfit as Literary Girl's Loungewear costume and Study with Daughter function ↗
Content added to Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story
A special story revealing Satone was once into the anime Magical Princess and illegal bread ↗
Steam sale discount for Magical Princess
20% off, priced at 1,584 yen ↗
Steam sale discount for Chill with You
25% off, priced at 900 yen ↗
Giveaway campaign on X
Five winners receive a special acrylic stand from Magical Princess; five winners receive a signed acrylic board from Chill with You ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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2h ago

Magical Princess and Chill With You: Lo-Fi Story Begin Mutual Collaboration

On July 27, 2026, MAGI Inc. and Nestopi Inc. launched a cross-promotional collaboration between the daughter-raising simulation game Magical Princess and the work-adventure app Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story. The collaboration adds content to both titles. In Magical Princess, the character Satone's outfit from Chill with You appears as a new costume called Literary Girl's Loungewear, and a new Study with Daughter function lets players play music while watching their daughter on screen. In Chill with You, a special story reveals that Satone was once into the anime Magical Princess and illegal bread. A Steam sale runs until August 10 at 2:00 AM, with Magical Princess at 20% off (1,584 yen) and Chill with You at 25% off (900 yen). A bundle with an additional 10% discount is available for 2,236 yen. A giveaway campaign on X offers limited goods: five winners receive a special acrylic stand from the Magical Princess account, and five winners receive a signed acrylic board from the Chill with You account. To enter, users must follow both official accounts and repost the pinned collaboration announcement posts before August 10 at 23:59.

4d ago

MagicCon to Debut in Japan for the First Time in 2027

Wizards of the Coast announced that MagicCon, the largest official Magic: The Gathering festival, will be held in Tokyo from May 14 to 16, 2027. The event will include a Pro Tour and new set reveals for 2027, including Noctis: Abyssal Water Realm, Kamigawa: Giant Beast Invasion, and Zalfar.

6d ago

Magical Buffs: The Support Caster Anime to Premiere First Two Episodes at Anime NYC

Crunchyroll will host the world premiere of the first two episodes of the Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! anime at Anime NYC on August 22. The series, based on Haka Tokura's light novel, premieres in January and will air on Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, and Netflix. Hideki Okamoto directs at J.C. Staff, with scripts by Takao Yoshioka.

Jul 18

Rhythm Heaven Groove Holds Top Spot in Japan's Weekly Game Sales

Famitsu's weekly ranking for July 6-12 shows Rhythm Heaven Groove repeating at No. 1 with 126,073 copies sold (519,451 total). New releases include Magical Girl Witch Trials (No. 2), Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (No. 4), Echoes of Aincrad (No. 5), and Digimon Story: Time Stranger (No. 6 on Switch 2, No. 8 on Switch). Tomodachi Life remains a steady seller at No. 3.

Jul 17

Hela: of Mice & Magic Gets Q4 2026 Release Window, 1 Million Wishlists

Windup and Knights Peak announced that Hela: of Mice & Magic will launch in Q4 2026. The 3D adventure game, starring small mice, supports up to 4-player online co-op. Players explore a Scandinavian-inspired open world, solve puzzles, and gather medicine ingredients to cure a wizard. The game has no combat, focusing on kindness and cooperation. It will be available on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Wishlist registrations have exceeded 1 million.

Jul 16

Aesir Interactive Rebrands and Announces Unicorn Academy: Island of Magic

German developer Aesir Interactive has unveiled a new logo and announced Unicorn Academy: Island of Magic, an action-adventure game based on the Netflix anime series. The title is co-developed with Mindscape and launches on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in Q4 2026. The studio also noted that its train survival game EverRail will enter early access soon.

Jul 14

Retromagine Announces False Echo, a Submarine Info Censorship Sim

Retromagine officially announced False Echo on July 14, a code-breaking simulation for PC (Steam) inspired by Papers, Please. Set in 1942, players operate a decoding machine on a submarine, classifying messages as true or false according to the regime's shifting rules. The game also features a hidden spy among the crew and multiple endings. Retromagine is a Serbian indie studio founded in 2025.

Jul 13

Alice Gear Aegis and Nanoha EXGV Collaboration Launches With Original Episode

Colopl is running a collaboration between the smartphone game Alice Gear Aegis and the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance from July 13 to August 3, 2026. The event includes an original episode supervised by series creator Masaki Tsuzuki, free playable characters Shiina Kuse and Nanoha Takamachi, free costumes, and various scouts. A Twitter campaign offers autographed shikishi boards.

Jul 13

KLab and Next Ninja Detail Global Game Operations at GAME FUTURE SUMMIT 2026

At GAME FUTURE SUMMIT 2026, KLab and Next Ninja shared practical strategies for overseas expansion and AI utilization. KLab's Toshi Fujiyoshi detailed how Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team achieved high sales in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East through simultaneous global release, Discord community management, and offline world tournaments. Next Ninja's Seiko Yamagishi emphasized direct fan engagement. The panel also revealed that AI has automated 86% of customer support work, cutting response time from five days to five minutes.

Jul 13

Commander Overtakes Standard in Japan, Wizards Unifies Format Name

Magic: The Gathering's Commander format has become slightly more popular than Standard in Japan, according to Wizards of the Coast's Japan team. The article explores reasons behind the shift, including COVID-era play changes, the ubiquity of Commander cards in new products, and the appeal of Universes Beyond crossovers. It also covers the spring 2026 name change from the Japanese translation 'Suiritsusha-sen' to the katakana 'Commander', part of an official push to attract new players.

Jul 12

BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita Anime Gets Manga Adaptation

The BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita television anime is getting a manga adaptation titled BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita Arale∞Arabu-ration, drawn by artist Kuunerin. It launches on Bushiroad Works' Comic Growl website on July 24. Mugendai Mewtype keyboardist Miyako Fuji also launched a new manga, Magical Physical Kululu, on Shogakukan's Ciao Plus website on July 2.

Jul 12

Nanoha EXGV Episode 2 Synopsis Reveals Hayate's World-Saving Pitch

The synopsis and advance cuts for Episode 2 of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance have been released. The episode, titled "United Nations Investigation Organization EXCEEDS / Demon Hunter," shows Shina Kuse being scouted by Nanoha Takamachi and hearing from EXCEEDS Governor-General Hayate Yagami about "the way to save the world." Meanwhile, a dangerous group called "Demon Hunter" is active in the underworld. The episode airs July 11 on TOKYO MX and BS11.

Jul 11

Barrier Defense Game Dear Magical Girls Launches Free on Steam July 31

GIGABlock Studio announced that the barrier defense game Dear Magical Girls will be released for free on Steam on July 31, 2026, with no microtransactions. Players control Arin, a magical girl in her fourth year of service, who must defend magic stones from demonic beasts by manipulating barriers. The game combines 2D story segments with tactical barrier deformation, and its narrative explores the protagonist's burnout and the hidden truth behind the magical girl system. The game supports Japanese language.

Jul 10

Magical Girl and Narco Wars Manga Concludes on July 21

The manga Magical Girl and Narco Wars, written by Yū Nomiya and illustrated by Merou Meiji, will end with its next chapter on July 21. The series launched on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ in May 2025 and has three compiled volumes, the third releasing August 4. Nomiya recently started a new manga with artist Fuji on June 15.

Jul 10

Masamune Shirow Kindle Sale Bundles Appleseed, Black Magic at 75% Off

Masamune Shirow's manga are on sale at the Kindle Store with a 44% discount plus a 50% point reward, making the effective discount 75%. The lineup includes Appleseed, its guidebook, Dominion F, ORION, and his debut work Black Magic. The sale coincides with the start of the new Ghost in the Shell anime.

Jul 9

Manga Up! Global Adds Three Manga Including Anti-Magic Spellblade

Manga Up! Global added three manga over the past week: Trained to be the Ultimate Anti-magic Spellblade (July 2), Uglymug, Epicfighter SSS (July 6), and AGERECO! Getting Into the Voice Acting Spirit! (July 10). The fantasy, comedy, and voice-acting titles are now available on the platform.

Jul 7

Alice Gear Aegis and Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance Collab Set for July 13

Colopl's mobile game Alice Gear Aegis will hold a collaboration event with the new television anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance from July 13, 2026. The anime began airing on July 4 on TOKYO MX and BS11. Pre-campaign login bonuses are already underway, and returning players can receive bonus Scout Points. Details on the collaboration will be shared on the official X account.

Jul 4

New Magic Knight Rayearth Anime Trailer Reveals October 7 Debut, More Cast

The new Magic Knight Rayearth anime, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary, revealed its second main trailer and key visual at Anime Expo on Saturday. The trailer announced three additional cast members and confirmed an October 7 premiere date. Joining the previously announced cast are Yuki Kaji as Clef, the mage who guides the Magic Knights; Emiri Kato as Presea, the master smith who forges their weapons; and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ferio, a mysterious swordsman. The previously announced cast includes Ayane Sakura as Hikaru Shido, Rumi Okubo as Umi Ryuuzaki, Rie Takahashi as Fuu Hououji, Saori Hayami as Emeraude, Yuki Ono as Zagato, and Mika Kikuchi as Mokona. Yui Miura is making his series directorial debut with the anime, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi, character design by Satomi Watanabe, and music by Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa, and Shiho Terada. E&H production is handling animation production, and UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS is producing the project. The anime will air in the IMAnimation W programming block on TV Asahi and affiliated channels on Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m. JST.

Jul 4

Magical Buffs Anime Trailer Reveals Three New Cast Members

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Haka Tokura's Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! light novel series released a new promotional video on July 4. The video and accompanying announcement revealed three additional cast members: Akeno Watanabe as Camilla, Masaaki Mizunaka as Chronos, and Wakana Kuramochi as Rita Heinkes. They join previously announced leads Reiji Kawashima as Wim Strauss and Hana Hishikawa as Heidemarie. Crunchyroll confirmed at its Anime Expo 2026 panel on July 3 that it will stream the series and also showed an English-subtitled version of the trailer. The anime is set to premiere in January 2027. It will air on Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, and 17 other channels, and will also be available on Netflix. Hideki Okamoto is directing the series at J.C. Staff. Takao Yoshioka is handling series scripts, Yu Murakami is designing the characters, and Yuki Hayashi, Luke Standridge, and Asa Taylor are composing the music. Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed the light novel and its manga adaptation for English release.

Jul 3

Kotobukiya Reveals Figure Prototypes and Color Samples at Anime Expo 2026

Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.

Jul 3

Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Trailer Reveals January 2027 Premiere

Aniplex unveiled the first trailer for Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 during its industry panel at Anime Expo on Thursday, confirming a January 2027 premiere. The season, subtitled Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc, adapts the final arc of Hajime Komoto's manga. Returning cast members include Chiaki Kobayashi as Mash Burnedead, Kaito Ishikawa as Lance Crown, Reiji Kawashima as Finn Ames, Reina Ueda as Lemon Irvine, and Takuya Eguchi as Dot Barrett. Director Tomoya Tanaka returns at A-1 Pictures, alongside scriptwriter Yosuke Kuroda and composer Masaru Yokoyama. Chiaki Furuzumi, who served as chief animation director and sub-character designer on both seasons of Solo Leveling, replaces Hisashi Higashijima as character designer. The first two seasons each ran for 12 episodes, premiering in April 2023 and January 2024 respectively. The manga concluded in July 2023 with 18 compiled volumes. The anime project is described as a complete adaptation of the source material.

Jul 1

North American Anime and Manga Releases for June 28-July 4

Anime News Network's weekly roundup lists the anime and manga titles shipping in North America from June 28 to July 4, 2026. Highlights include the Blu-ray release of Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 1, the Patlabor OVA on Blu-ray, and print debuts for Geniearth and Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! The column will pause the week of July 7-13 and return in mid-July.

Jul 1

Luenna: School of the Magi Is a Life Sim RPG About a Magic School Student Without Talent

Indie studio Evenir Studios announced Luenna: School of the Magi, a life simulation RPG for PC via Steam. Players attend a magic school as a protagonist with no magical talent, attending classes, gathering materials, cooking, brewing potions, building bonds, and fighting in turn-based battles. The game cites Stardew Valley as an influence. Japanese language support is not currently planned.

Jun 29

A Quantum Magic 8-Ball Web App Uses a Homemade Random Number Generator

Researcher and engineer David Noel Ng built a device that generates random numbers from photon detection and created a web app called A Quantum Magic 8-Ball. The app randomly selects one of 20 pre-written answers using the quantum random numbers. The device uses an ultraviolet LED, a beam splitter, and photomultiplier tubes to read photon paths as coin tosses.

Jun 29

Magical Emi Gets First Blu-ray Box for 40th Anniversary

Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the slipcase illustration and audio commentary details for the Magical Star Magical Emi 40th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX, releasing August 26. The set marks the first Blu-ray release for the 1985 series, collecting all 38 TV episodes, four OVAs, and bonus features.

Jun 28

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 Promo Video Previews Opening Theme

The second promotional video for Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. season 2 debuted on Sunday, previewing the opening theme song "Latte Magic" by syudou and Yūsei Yagi. The season premieres on NTV on July 4 at 24:55 JST. New staff include director Riki Fukushima at J.C.STAFF and script supervisor Michiko Yokote. VTuber Marine Houshou performs the ending theme "BooooM!!!"

Jun 27

System Service Shows First Magic Knight Rayearth Prize Figures at 84th Prize Fair

System Service exhibited new prize figures at the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo on May 20, 2026, including first-time figures of Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu from Magic Knight Rayearth, a bunny polarized color version of Roxy from Mushoku Tensei II, and Rias Gremory from High School DxD HERO. Also shown were Maomao and Jinshi figures from The Apothecary Diaries in jiangshi and nine-tailed fox forms for October 2026, and shinigami-inspired versions for December 2026.

Jun 27

Imaginer Launches Medarot Card Robottle RB for Switch

Imaginer released Medarot Card Robottle RB Kabuto / Kuwagata Ver. for Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026. The game is a complete reconstruction of the Medarot Robottle battles as a digital card game, not a sequel to the 2000 Game Boy title. Developers aimed for faster-paced matches suitable for modern play while retaining core Medarot elements like parts, medals, and Medachange.

Jun 26

Magical Explorer Anime Casts M.A.O as Nanami

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Iris and Noboru Kannatsuki's Magical Explorer light novel series announced on Friday that M.A.O will voice the character Nanami. M.A.O previously voiced Nanami in a promotional video for the original light novel series. The anime is set to debut in fall 2026. The cast includes Nobunaga Shimazaki as Kōsuke Takioto, Ai Kakuma as Ludie, and Saori Ōnishi as Yukine Mizumori. Kazuki Ohashi is directing the anime at WHITE FOX, with Satoko Sekine handling series composition, Ryosuke Kimiya designing characters, and Kenichiro Suehiro composing the music. Yen Press publishes the light novel series and the manga adaptation. The story follows a protagonist reincarnated as the unlucky friend character in a legendary eroge who uses his game knowledge to lead heroines to happy endings. The light novel series began in February 2018 on Shōsetsuka ni Narō, and Kadokawa published the 13th volume on April 1. The manga adaptation launched in August 2020.

Jun 24

Kasagi Labo Unveils New Ninja Scroll Project, Living in a World Without Magic Feature

Singapore-based anime venture studio Kasagi Labo announced multiple projects during its MIFA presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 24. The company unveiled a new film connected to the Ninja Scroll franchise, with Masao Maruyama, producer of the original 1993 film and co-founder of Madhouse and MAPPA, serving as special creative advisor. Kasagi Labo also announced a theatrical feature adaptation of the viral YouTube short Living in a World Without Magic, which has amassed over six million views. The screenplay is by Michiko Yokote, known for Cowboy Bebop, Bleach, and Shirobako. Two additional projects were revealed: Casshan 2045, a reimagining of Tatsunoko Production's 1973 classic with character designs by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano, and Ars Gratia, an original sci-fi feature from director Ilya Kuvshinov developed with Good Smile Company and Liden Films. The company also provided production updates on its feature GATE 2 and the original sci-fi series Special Kid Factory, from talent behind ID: Invaded. Kasagi Labo is using its AnimeOshi platform to gather fan feedback and crowdfunding through an 'Open Pitch' model, which it presented as an alternative to the traditional production committee system.

Jun 21

Yuu Toyota's New Manga A Starlit Darkness Takes a Darker Turn From Cherry Magic

Yuu Toyota, creator of Cherry Magic, has a new manga titled A Starlit Darkness, which Square Enix is releasing worldwide. Set in Taisho era Japan, the story follows a struggling writer named Subaru Karasuma who is drawn into a tense, complicated relationship with a successful rival author, Geppo Yagira. The tone is darker and more thriller-like than Toyota's previous romantic comedy.

Jun 19

The Irregular at Magic High School Pop-Up Shop Opens in Tokyo June 2026

KADOKAWA will hold a pop-up shop at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from June 20 to July 5, 2026, commemorating the release of Kana Ishida Art Collection 3 graduation. The shop will sell new goods featuring illustrations from the art collection and past light novel covers. Items will also be available on Kadostore after the event.

Jun 18

Manami Iwami, Masaya Fukunishi Join Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Season 2 Cast

Manami Iwami and Masaya Fukunishi have joined the cast of Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Season 2, playing Sakae Tōnomori and Hibiki Yami Mori respectively. A 30-second promo video was released featuring the opening theme "Late Magic" by syudou × Yusei Yagi. The first season will stream free on Jump+ YouTube from June 20. Season 2 premieres Summer 2026.

Jun 18

The Reincarnated Elf TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, 2027 Debut

ASMIK Ace unveiled the teaser video, visual, main cast, staff, and 2027 premiere for the TV anime adaptation of Monsho Sakakibara's light novel series The Reincarnated Elf Left on a Journey to Master His Magic and With His Extra Lifespan Became a Living Legend. Daiki Yamashita and Hana Hishikawa star, with Yuki Inaba directing at Studio Palette.

Jun 18

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 Adds Cast, Opening Song in New Video

The second season of the Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. anime revealed a new promotional video, the opening theme "Latte Magic" by syudou × Yūsei Yagi, and two new cast members: Manaka Iwami as Sakae Tōnomori and Masaya Fukunishi as Hibiki Yamimori. The season premieres on NTV on July 4 at 24:55 JST.

Jun 18

Hatsune Miku Gets Nendoroid in Magical Mirai 2025 Main Visual Costume

Good Smile Company announced a Nendoroid of Hatsune Miku in the main visual costume for Magical Mirai 2025, themed "Seigaiten" (starry sky), designed by illustrator Tiv. The figure includes three expression parts, a microphone, star, and zunda dango. A re-release of the Magical Mirai 2016 Ver. Nendoroid was also announced. Both are scheduled for advance sale at Magical Mirai 2026 and pre-orders open August 31, 2026.

Jun 18

xAI Opens Grok Imagine Video 1.5 to General Availability, Adds Fast Model

xAI has made its video generation AI Grok Imagine Video 1.5 generally available through the Imagine API, retiring the preview version. The company also launched Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Fast, a model that generates a 6-second 720p clip in about 25 seconds, nearly halving the time of the previous model. The fast model is available in the web, iOS, and Android versions of Grok.

Jun 17

Magic Repo Man Anime Cast, Staff, and October Premiere Revealed in Promo Video

TV Asahi unveiled the first promotional video for the Magic Repo Man anime, revealing the cast, additional staff, and an October television premiere. The series adapts Masakichi and Shingou Iijima's manga about a boy who can loan magic points and later collects debts with interest. The anime premieres in October on TV Asahi and affiliates.

Jun 12

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Seasons 1 and 2 Free on YouTube for Limited Time

The first two seasons of the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha TV anime are now streaming for free on the official YouTube channel, timed to the upcoming premiere of the latest series. Starting June 12, episodes 1 through 6 of the original Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha are available for one week. Episodes 7 through 13 will follow on June 19. The second season, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's, will begin its free run on June 26 with episodes 1 through 6, and episodes 7 through 13 will be added on July 3. Each batch is available for exactly one week before it is removed. The promotion is meant to build anticipation for Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance, which starts airing in July 2026. The Nanoha franchise began with the first TV anime in 2004 and has since expanded into films, manga, and games.

Jun 12

Wizards of the Coast President Calls Japan the Source of TCG Culture

John Hight, president of Wizards of the Coast, visited Japan and gave an official interview. He discussed Magic: The Gathering's record sales in 2025, the importance of the Japanese market, and plans for Duel Masters' 25th anniversary in 2027. Hight described Japan as the source of TCG culture and said any TCG that succeeds there can succeed globally.

Jun 10

The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan TV Anime Announced for 2027, Yuto Uemura Stars

A television anime adaptation of Izushiro's light novel series The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan has been announced for a 2027 premiere. The anime's official website opened on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, revealing a teaser promotional video, teaser visual, lead cast member, and staff. Yuto Uemura will voice protagonist Alus Reigin, the world's strongest magicmaster who seeks retirement but ends up enrolled in a magic academy. Yusuke Suzuki, known for This Monster Wants to Eat Me and Duel Masters Win, is directing the anime at studio HOTLINE. Gigaemon Ichikawa is handling series scripts, Yuki Kitajima is designing characters, and Takatoshi Hamano is the sound director. The light novel series, which began on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2015, has 20 volumes published by Hobby Japan. A prequel manga titled The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan Zero -The Secret History of the Beginning- is scheduled to launch this winter, drawn by Karu Yoneshiro, who also illustrated the second manga adaptation. J-Novel Club publishes the novels in English.

Jun 10

New Fairy Princess Minky Momo OVA Opens in Japanese Theaters on November 13

The official website for the new Fairy Princess Minky Momo OVA, titled Fairy Princess Minky Momo: A Duo of Sincerity Toward a Dream of Longing, announced on Saturday that the film will open in Japanese theaters on November 13. The OVA is the franchise's first new animated release since 1994's Minky Momo in The Station of Your Memories, marking a 32-year gap. The story is set in Diginarsa, the land of dreams and hopes, which is sustained by dream energy. As humans lose their dreams and hopes, the dream energy decreases, threatening the land's existence. The king sends three companions-Chamocha, Dettabook, and Pipirupi-to seek help from Minky Momo. On her 12th birthday, a girl named Momo receives a smartphone and awakens as Minky Momo after meeting the companions, resolving to save Diginarsa. As she collects dream energy, a mysterious app becomes popular, but the dreams children share on the app are frivolous, driven by desire for recognition or views. Momo begins to question everyone's dreams. Ayumu Watanabe directs the OVA at Ashi Production, with Deko Akao writing the script and Hiroshi Watanabe and Mari Tominaga handling character designs. The original 1982 series was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.

Jun 9

xAI's Grok Imagine 1.5 Preview Takes Top Spots in Video AI Benchmarks

xAI released Grok Imagine 1.5 Preview on June 3, 2026, a video generation AI that turns a single image into a 720p, 15-second clip. It ranked second in the Video Arena with audio and first in the Design Arena's Image to Video category, beating Seedance 2.0 and Google's Veo 3.1 in benchmark comparisons.

Jun 7

Magicians: The Devil's Deal Announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026

Uppercut Games and Focus Entertainment announced the first-person action game 'Magicians: The Devil's Deal' during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 8. The game casts players as a magician who fights demons using playing cards, wands, and other magic items. The trailer shown at the event included story setup, cutscenes, and gameplay footage, including a sequence where the protagonist swaps the orientation of space. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release on PC and Xbox Series X|S, with one source also listing PS5. The Xbox versions will support Xbox Play Anywhere and launch on Xbox Game Pass. The announcement was part of a larger lineup of new titles revealed during the showcase.