The Memories anthology is referenced in coverage of Katsuhiro Otomo's new studio, Oval Gear, as one of his directing credits. No new release or project involving Memories itself has been announced.
Coverage of Katsuhiro Otomo's new feature animation studio, Oval Gear, lists the 1995 anthology film Memories among his directing credits. The studio, founded in 2026, is focused on feature-length work and has its first project in production. Otomo's last full-length directorial work was Steamboy in 2004, and the formation of Oval Gear signals a return to feature animation.
No Yomimono story has reported any new release, reissue, or sequel related to Memories itself. The anthology appears only as a historical credit in the context of Otomo's broader career, alongside Akira, Steamboy, and Roujin Z.
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Midgar Studio, closed in July due to parent company Nacon's financial troubles, announced on August 12 that Edge of Memories will still release within 2026. The studio stated creative work is complete, with a specialized team handling technical finishing. The RPG targets PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Discotek Media announced a large slate of Blu-ray releases at its Otakon panel on Saturday, including Digimon Frontier, Lupin III: Part II, Toradora!, Pani Poni Dash!, Outlanders, Samurai Pizza Cats, The Big O, Argento Soma, Tales of the Abyss, Infinite Ryvius, Memories, Patlabor TV and movies, Penguindrum, Lupin III: Zenigata and the 2 Lupins, and Digimon Movies Collection 3. The releases are planned for later this year.
Sega announced the Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond 35th anniversary short film at Anime Expo 2026, releasing a sneak peek video. The full short debuts this fall. The story involves Dr. Eggman upgrading Metal Sonic using Sonic's life-data and the Chaos Emeralds, with Sonic and friends relying on their friendship to win.
Tokyo Hammock announced the smartphone game Chrono Restaurant: In Search of Memories' Recipes will release June 23 on iOS and Android. The free-to-play simulation game features over 600 dishes and tasks players with managing a restaurant transported to another world to satisfy six princes.
Nippon Columbia announced that the download version of 'Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories' for Nintendo Switch will end sales at 11:59 PM on June 30. A 40% off sale is now live at the Nintendo eShop, lasting until the sale ends. The game, a mini-game collection based on the arcade and anime series, was released in December 2024.
KaraQ Games has opened pre-registration for Cardcaptor Sakura: Key of Memories on iOS and Android. The free-to-play smartphone game, based on the Cardcaptor Sakura series, lets players collect over 100 costumes as digital figures called Sakura Miniatu. It launches June 25.
Yui Kiyohara's new film 'A Window of Memories,' her first oral history documentary, will open in Tokyo on August 7, 2025. The film transcribes life stories from her two grandmothers and has actors recite them. A trailer and poster have been released, and the film is selected for the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival.
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.
Sega Fave is releasing three new figures in its Petite World Memories line from Detective Conan, featuring Rei Furuya, Hiroshi Morofushi, and Kaito Kid. Each comes in a trunk-style box with scene-specific accessories. The figures are prize items available from June 12, 2026.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a monster-collecting RPG released on May 27, 2026 for PC and Nintendo Switch, has earned a Metascore of 79 on PC and 78 on Switch. Critics praise its battle system, story, and art style, while noting divided opinions on originality and technical issues.
Dramatic Create released the Nintendo Switch version of Starry☆Sky Spring Memories on May 28, 2026. The port includes the PS Vita title Starry☆Sky Spring Stories and its PC predecessors. Players romance three childhood friends as the only female student at Seigetsu Academy.
Director and manga artist Katsuhiro Ōtomo has founded a new animation studio called Oval Gear. The studio will focus on feature-length work. Its first project is already in production. The company is hiring animators and production staff as it builds out its team. Ōtomo is best known for the 1988 film Akira, which he directed and wrote based on his own manga. His other directing credits include the anthology Memories, the steampunk feature Steamboy, and the science-fiction story Roujin Z. He also contributed to Perfect Blue, the psychological thriller directed by the late Satoshi Kon. The formation of Oval Gear marks a return to feature animation for Ōtomo, whose last full-length directorial work was Steamboy in 2004. The studio name and its immediate hiring push suggest a permanent production base rather than a one-off project team. No release window or title for the first film has been shared.