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Director Minoru Ōta released a video message for the upcoming television anime adaptation of Hiro Yuki's novel Sparks of Tomorrow. The series will premiere on July 5, 2026, streaming worldwide on Netflix on Sundays at 11:00 p.m. JST, and airing on Tokyo MX, BS11, ABC TV, and TV Aichi in Japan. The cast includes Yūma Uchida as Kihachi Sakamoto, Sora Amamiya as Inako Momokawa, Kōki Uchiyama as Yosuke Mizoe, and Daisuke Ono as Seiroku Sakamoto. Ōta, whose previous credits include key animation for Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions and Liz and the Blue Bird, is directing his first project. Tatsuhiko Urahata oversees series scripts, Kohei Okamura handles character design, Takaaki Suzuki is in charge of worldview setting, and Hitomi Kotō composes the music. The novel originally won an honorable mention in the full-length novel category at the 8th Kyoto Animation Awards in 2017. It was published under Kyoto Animation's KA Esuma Bunko label in 2018. The story is set in 1907 Kyoto and follows 15-year-old Inako, who meets the free-spirited Kihachi and searches with him for a book called the Electrical Catalog to avoid an arranged marriage.
18m ago
Sega announced new free Sega characters for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds during its Sonic's Birthday livestream: Classic Sonic launches immediately, Axel from Crazy Taxi in August, and Amigo from Samba de Amigo in September. The game also adds music from several Sega franchises and will feature crossovers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Godzilla, and Evangelion as part of Year One and Year Two content.
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Episode 1167 of One Piece returns to the series' strong baseline, mixing grandiosity, mystery, and goofy powers. The review praises the Elbaph castle exposition and a visually striking interrogation sequence with Loki and the holy knights, calling the episode a return to form after recent weaker installments. The community score is 4.3 out of 5.
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Bubbles Zine announced it has licensed Suehiro Maruo's horror collection New National Kid. The publisher will release the English edition in winter 2026-2027, with translation by Ryan Holmberg. Bubbles Zine previously published two other Maruo titles.
2h ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment released the first trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 on June 23, 2026, offering a detailed look at the game ahead of its planned 2027 launch. The trailer, titled "Welcome to West City," introduces the game's setting of AGE 1000 and several original characters: Brett, an aspiring hero who considers himself the protagonist's senior and rival; Tap, a prodigy who entered university early; ROM, an idol pursuing her entertainment career; and Lilica, a classmate of the player-created hero. The story follows a protagonist who arrives in the futuristic timeline with no memory and becomes involved with a new generation of student heroes in West City. Voice actors include Hiro Shimono as Brett, Mariya Ise as Tap, Yuina as ROM, and Hina Yomiya as Lilica. The trailer also shows Bulma retaining her youthful appearance and Gamma 1 wearing a new outfit marked with "1000." A gameplay mechanic lets players fill a gauge to summon the soul of legendary Dragon Ball characters like Trunks, Vegeta, and Piccolo. The project was teased earlier as "Age 1000" and has been in development for about six to seven years. Akira Toriyama contributed to world-building and character design. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
2h ago
Unofficial verification videos for the Switch 2 port of Devil May Cry 5, called Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition, show it reaching framerates above the official 60fps cap, hitting a 120fps ceiling. The system's variable refresh rate in portable mode smooths performance, with some locations exceeding 100fps. Visuals are comparable to the PS4 version.
2h ago
The season finale of Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun sees Aoteru and his allies crush Wajima's army with a trap of abandoned cars, only for Taira to betray them, execute Wajima, and imprison Aoteru. The review praises the grand scale but notes the detached narration slightly mutes the personal impact.
3h ago
The Nintendo Switch port of Uta no Prince-sama Shining Live launches December 17, 2026. Animate will offer exclusive bundles including a drama CD and merchandise of characters Otoya, Sho, Reiji, and Ai. The game packs over six years of content from the mobile app, with 76 songs base and 129 total via DLC.
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The season finale of Akane-banashi is a quiet denouement following Akane's Karaku Cup victory. She receives the stage name Arakawa Akane, begins learning taiko drum, and sees her performance go viral, causing a surge in popularity at school. The episode focuses on the aftermath and her friends' ambitions, setting up future seasons without a cliffhanger.
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At the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Nippon Animation held a 50th anniversary panel and unveiled three original series: the sci-fi black comedy 2001: An Earth Odyssey, the gourmet drama Taverna!!!, and the Alice in Wonderland reimagining Alices. Producer Taiki Sakurai and director Yumiko Yoshizawa presented the projects, which mark a shift toward adult-oriented content for the studio. A sizzle reel of classics like Heidi and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer drew applause.
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Developer Serious Sim and publisher Amplified Games released new footage of the top-down cleaning simulator Clean Start, announcing a Q4 2026 release window. The game has over 30,000 Steam wishlist registrations since playtesting began in May 2025. Clean Start is a narrative-focused game about Lena, an Eastern European immigrant working as a housekeeper, with language barrier mechanics and personal stories based on the developer's family. A demo is available now, and the full version will support Japanese.
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The manga Fool Night by Kasumi Yasuda will receive a television anime adaptation produced by Sunrise and Shaft, the first collaboration between the two studios, Netflix announced on June 23 during its Anime Studio Focus panel at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. The series will stream worldwide on Netflix in 2026. Director Atsuyuki Yukawa, who worked as a unit director on Suzume, will helm the project, with Jin Tanaka handling series composition, Tatsuya Kato composing the music, and Yota Tsuruoka directing sound. The cast includes Koki Uchiyama as protagonist Toshiro Kamiya and Minako Kotobuki as Yomiko Horai. A teaser trailer and visual were also released. Yasuda's manga, which launched in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior in November 2020, has 12 compiled volumes and a cumulative print run of approximately 600,000 copies across 17 countries. It ranked 12th in the male reader list of Kono Manga ga Sugoi 2023.
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The television anime adaptation of Eiko Mutsuhana's light novel Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion! has revealed its voice cast, production team, and an October premiere. Mikako Komatsu leads as Rose, Yōhei Azakami as Harij. Keizō Kusakawa directs at diomedéa, with Wataru Watari handling series scripts.
4h ago
At Summer Game Fest 2026, 4Gamer went hands-on with Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a new racing game from Fuse Games and Secret Mode. Set after Return of the Jedi, players control bounty hunter Shade in a branching single-player campaign across planets like Jakku. The game features four vehicle types including the new skimspeeder, and is developed by veterans of Burnout and Need for Speed.
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Episode 13 of Witch Hat Atelier delivers a masterclass in animation and tension, finally giving the Brimmed Caps a concrete, terrifying presence. The Invisible Witch's attack on the children makes clear the moral chasm between the two magical factions, as Qifrey's explanation of their differing philosophies is undercut by the witch's willingness to harm innocents. The episode transforms the Brimmed Caps from a nebulous threat into a nightmare given flesh.
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THQ Nordic will host its annual Digital Showcase on August 8, 2026, at 4:00 AM JST. The event will feature updates and reveals for titles including Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2, The Guild - Europa 1410, Fatekeeper, Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, and Way of the Hunter 2. The showcase will stream on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam.
4h ago
Refractive Entertainment's open-world action RPG 'Luminary' has surpassed 40,000 wishlist registrations on Steam. The two-person development team previously hit 25,000 wishlists in March after a gameplay video drew attention. The game, which prioritizes performance over high-end graphics, is set for Early Access on July 30, 2026, with a demo already well received. The developer has stated a goal of reaching 50,000 wishlists next.
5h ago
Hamster Cafe released the horror game Lumina Veil for free on Steam. The game combines classic third-person survival horror with a first-person segment where the player lives as a streamer. The solo developer spent 3.5 years on the project. As of June 23, the game has 21 reviews with a 'Very Positive' rating, with 95% recommended. Players praise its quality, calling it 'so fun you can't believe it's free.'
5h ago
Anime News Network's review of Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 episode 11 calls the Zeo vs. Elfaria fight the season's best spectacle, marking Elfaria's first time as the heroine. However, the episode is padded with unnecessary commentary from onlooking characters, which undercuts the pacing and detracts from the action.
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On June 23, Graph released the Umbral Desert update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, adding Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean language support. The update is the last major expansion before the game's full release on September 15. It introduces a desert biome with a dynamic sun system, a new dragon Fuzan, the Fight Cave, new enemies, crafting materials, and a Magic Carpet mount. The early access game has sold over 1 million copies on Steam.
5h ago
Beneath the Tangles' weekly roundup covers seven manga volumes, including new series and continuations. Detailed reviews focus on I Made Friends with the 2nd Prettiest Girl in My Class Vol. 3, where the reviewer finds the story superficial compared to the anime, and Sentenced to Be a Hero Vol. 1, which the reviewer says is better experienced as an anime adaptation.
6h ago
4Gamer tested the MSI Claw 8 Ex AI+, a handheld gaming PC with Intel's Arc G3 Extreme SoC, against the AYANEO KONKR FIT with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470. In multiple benchmarks, the Intel-powered device showed higher frame rates, particularly with XeSS enabled. The unit is a pre-production sample, and driver issues prevented testing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The final product's release date is not yet announced.
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Episode 12 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 brings Ameri back after the music festival arc. The episode examines her position between student and adult, her relationship with Iruma, and the rare moments she can be herself. It also sets up Iruma's birthday and hints at Kiriwo's next move. The community score is 4.3.
6h ago
Bandai Namco confirmed that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a standalone title, so new players can enjoy it without playing previous games. The game is set in the Strangereal world on the Usea continent, 10 years after Ace Combat 7. It launches October 2, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows.
6h ago
Lump of Sugar announced a re-production project for its 2005 bishoujo game Nursery Rhyme, with a crowdfunding campaign launching June 26. The project aims to bring the game to Nintendo Switch and PC, with a remaster at 100% funding and a full remake at 500% funding. The original game is difficult to play due to age and lack of modern support.
6h ago
In a recent interview, Rent-A-Girlfriend creator Reiji Miyajima stated that protagonist Kazuya Kinoshita is essentially his clone, and that Chizuru Mizuhara represents the ideal woman. The comments have intensified long-standing criticism that Miyajima uses the manga as a self-insert fantasy, a charge he has addressed before by saying all characters are based on aspects of himself.
7h ago
Netflix will release the film 'In the Hand of Dante' on June 24, starring Oscar Isaac in dual roles as a modern author and the poet Dante. Based on Nick Tosches' 2002 novel, the story follows a mafia-ordered theft of the original 'Divine Comedy' manuscript. Julian Schnabel directs a cast including Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, and Al Pacino.
7h ago
Singer Ado signed a contract with William Morris Endeavor, one of the world's largest talent agencies. WME will handle her agency business in all regions outside Japan, while Cloud Nine continues managing her overall affairs. Ado's 2025 world tour drew over 500,000 people across 33 cities.
7h ago
The second trailer for the feature-length anime film "The Ribbon Hero," based on Osamu Tezuka's "Princess Knight," was released on June 23, 2026. The trailer reveals three new cast members: Seiran Kobayashi as Pine, a friend of protagonist Sapphire; Kouki Uchiyama as Velvet, an executive of the religious organization Mitra; and Mayumi Shintani as Zircon, Sapphire's elderly attendant. The theme song "Reborn" is performed by the pre-debut Japan-Korea girl group Girls Archives. The trailer opens with a scene of a country destroyed by the calamity Nergal and includes action sequences, a sword fight, and a transformation scene. Sapphire is voiced by Saya of the comedy duo Lalande. The film is directed by Yuki Igarashi, with original character designs by Kei Mochizuki and character design cooperation by Mai Yoneyama. Production is by Twin Engine, with animation by Studio OUTLINE. "The Ribbon Hero" will premiere globally on Netflix on August 8, 2026. The film has also been selected for an official screening at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
7h ago
Getty Images announced a multi-year partnership with OpenAI to make its licensed image library available in ChatGPT responses and OpenAI search functions. The deal follows Getty's earlier lawsuit against Stability AI and its own generative AI tool launch. Getty previously signed a similar agreement with Perplexity AI last year.
7h ago
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.
7h ago
Coly opened the official website for its new smartphone game Disney Sparklink Stars on June 23, 2026, and began accepting pre-registrations on the game's official X and YouTube accounts. The game is described as a dream-realizing spark rider training adventure game, free-to-play with in-app purchases, for iOS and Android. A teaser visual was also released. To promote the launch, a campaign on X will run until July 7, offering 10 randomly selected winners a 5,000 yen Disney Store gift card for following the official accounts and reposting the campaign post. Coly is known for developing Promise of Wizard and Stand My Heroes.
8h ago
Infinite began free streaming the entire TV anime 'Higurashi: When They Cry' series on YouTube from June 23 at 18:00, starting with all 26 episodes of the original season. The free run will sequentially include 'Kai', 'Rei', 'Kira', 'Gou', and 'Sotsu' through August 12. A new TV anime was also announced during the June 21 'Watanagashi Day' program, with Studio DEEN returning for animation production and the original voice cast reprising their roles.
8h ago
Snow Man member Koji Mukai surprised the audience at a Tokyo stage greeting for the live-action film "Osomatsu-san: The Human Trashification Plan!!!!!?" on June 23. Mukai appeared mid-event after a message hinted at his arrival. He praised the film's take on the franchise and joked about a prior radio slip that spoiled the surprise.
8h ago
AstralShift, the developer behind the horror ADV 'Little Goody Two Shoes,' will launch early access for its new action bullet hell survival deck-building roguelite 'Hell Maiden' on Steam on July 16, 2026. The game, inspired by Dante's 'Divine Comedy,' features a female protagonist named Dante fighting through hell with auto-attacks and card-based abilities. A demo is available now.
8h ago
The TV anime Yusha no Kuzu has partnered with ZOZOTOWN for a nine-item collaboration line, including T-shirts, hoodies, tapestries, and accessories. The items feature newly drawn character illustrations by manga artist Nakashima 723. Orders open exclusively on ZOZOTOWN from June 26 to July 13, 2026, with shipping from late September to early November.
8h ago
The fashion brand MAYLA launched a collaboration jewelry line with King of Prism -Your Endless Call- on June 22, 2026. The collection includes seven character-color crown rings and a winged-heart bangle, sold individually at the MAYLA official online store. Each ring is engraved with the character's name.
8h ago
Sociologist Shinji Miyadai and Lyapunov Inc. have launched a new social movement called SISYPHUS. The project reexamines human happiness in the age of AI, drawing on neuroscience, sociology, and religious studies. It cites a 2025 report showing declining well-being in wealthy countries, linked to early smartphone use and weakened family bonds.
8h ago
VTuber/virtual singer Fuji Aoi announced on June 22 that she will hold an exhibition and pop-up store around December 8, the anniversary of her YouTube channel. The venue is planned for Tokyo. A new song and music video are also in production for a fall 2026 release.
8h ago
Booth announced a guideline revision on June 23 that adds "products primarily for solicitation or notification" to its list of prohibited items. The change, effective July 8, targets listings that do not distribute goods and only direct users to other product pages. The revision responds to user complaints about searchability and convenience.
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Developer USAGI STORE released the 2D side-scrolling horror adventure game 'Dawn Bell' on Steam on June 23. The game follows Rosa, a girl who wakes up in an unfamiliar old castle with no memory of her name or past. She meets a boy who has also lost his memory, and the two cooperate to explore the castle, collecting notes and items to solve puzzles and evade grotesque monsters. The story features a multi-ending system with four different outcomes, and the player's choices influence which ending they reach. The game is priced at 700 yen, with a 20% launch discount reducing it to 560 yen until July 8. A demo version is also available. Alongside the game, USAGI STORE released the 'Dawn Bell Original Soundtrack' for 150 yen, also discounted to 120 yen during the same two-week sale period. The soundtrack includes in-game BGM and bonus tracks. The estimated playtime to see all routes is about 90 to 120 minutes.
8h ago
Nugem Studio announced the market for the idle RPG Taskbar Hero will resume on June 25 after a suspension due to server overload and cheat program issues. Items of the top three grades will be temporarily restricted from listing to ensure stability, with gradual unblocking planned. The game recently peaked at 500,000 concurrent players.
9h ago
The staff for the 20th anniversary Sgt. Frog film began streaming a promotional video on Tuesday. The video introduces the platoon and features the opening theme song "Mata Kaettekita KERO! to MARCH" by singer ano and comedian Soshina. The film opens in Japan on June 26.
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Nex announced a partnership with HYBE to bring BTS-themed music experience content to the Nex Playground active play system in late 2026. The content will be the first brand collaboration for the music rhythm game Starri, allowing players to move their bodies to BTS songs. Nex also plans to expand into Asian markets starting with Japan in 2027.
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Independent creator Kijinago announced Overlook Alliance, a horror adventure game where players investigate a disappearance in a tunnel alongside a sinner who can kill errors. The game is the final installment of the EC013 series, set for PC release in 2027. A DLC for Pomegranate Apartment Complex was also revealed.
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Arc Games and Thekla extended the demo for Order of the Sinking Star until June 27 after it became one of the top demos at Steam Next Fest. The demo offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles and 110 levels across three worlds, with save transfer to the full version. The game launches on PC in 2026.
9h ago
Sega Sammy Holdings has confirmed four major titles for release in the fiscal year ending March 2027, including 'STRANGER THAN HEAVEN' on January 15, 2027, and 'Persona 4 Revival' on February 18, 2027. The lineup also includes two new major IP titles, though their identities remain unclear. The company cited strong trailer viewership for its upcoming games but acknowledged that recent releases like 'SHINOBI: Revenge of the Slash' and 'Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' fell short of sales expectations, prompting plans for organizational and sales reforms.
9h ago
A security firm surveyed over 6,000 LG and Samsung smart TV apps and found proxy SDKs in more than a third of them. These SDKs route other people's internet traffic through users' home connections, often without meaningful consent, and some lack protections against local network access.
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Team Spino LLC announced that its action RPG 'Dinoblade' will release on Steam on July 23, 2026, with a launch date trailer released on June 23. The game casts players as a young Spinosaurus that wields a greatsword in its mouth, fighting against weapon-wielding dinosaurs in a prehistoric world reshaped by a catastrophic disaster. Combat emphasizes combos, dodging, rolling, and parrying, with players defeating apex predators called Alphas to unlock new skills and discover legendary weapons. The story follows the protagonist's quest to prevent an impending extinction and uncover the truth behind the disaster. A demo is available on Steam, where it has earned an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from approximately 4,400 reviews. The creator, Jean Nguyen, previously worked as a senior animator at Sucker Punch on 'Ghost of Yōtei'. The game has surpassed 460,000 wishlists on Steam. One source notes a discrepancy: the trailer lists July 23, while the Steam store page shows July 24 in Japanese time.
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The first stage play adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's 'Chainsaw Man', performed in 2023, will be streamed for free on the Jump Channel from June 26 to 28. The free release commemorates the upcoming second stage play, 'Chainsaw Man: The Stage: Reze Arc', which runs in Tokyo and Kyoto from July 25 to August 12, 2026.