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2h ago
Hasegawa has released completed sample photos of the Kemomimi Gal "miya" 1/12 scale resin assembly kit. The character is designed and prototyped by sculptor Takehiko Oue, whose work spans figure prototypes to architectural CG. The kit shows a knit outfit with textured mesh, fur on the ears, detailed hair strands, and wrinkles in the tights. It includes a chair part and eye decals. It is priced at 6,490 yen, with release scheduled for September 2, 2026.
2h ago
Onkyo announced collaboration ANC wireless earbuds for the 20th anniversary of the anime The Familiar of Zero. The CP-TWS01F model includes 16 newly recorded voice lines by Louise, voiced by Rie Kugimiya, and features Qualcomm aptX Adaptive support, noise canceling, and IPX4 water resistance. Orders open August 6, 2026.
5h ago
Good Smile Company is releasing Arika Yumemiya as an articulated plastic model in its PLAMATEA series, scheduled for April 2027. The approximately 140mm model features articulated joints, interchangeable hands, flared skirt parts, and movable hair via ball joints. It includes decals for the Garderobe Academy uniform, apron, and knee-high socks, plus optional broom and bag parts.
1d ago
KADOKAWA announced at the KonoSuba anime's 10th anniversary event that pre-registration for the new mobile and PC game KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! - Let's Bring Prosperity to This Beloved Town! (Machisuba) is now open on the App Store and Google Play. A teaser PV and key visual were released, and an X giveaway campaign is underway.
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Turbo Dog Games released Spiritstead, a relaxing village-building game set in a magical world where humans and spirits cooperate, on Steam on August 7, 2026. The game is available for 1,200 yen with a 10 percent launch discount. Players lead villagers, assign work, build houses, and construct facilities such as cafes, markets, campfires, and farms to increase happiness. Hidden spirits with unique appearances and abilities assist with caring for villagers, managing the village, and automating daily tasks. The goal is to restore the Sanctuary of the Great Spirit to bring balance between spirits and humans. Spiritstead includes two modes: Adventure Mode, a relaxed playthrough of about six to eight hours, and Creative Mode, which allows free-form village building without goals. The hand-drawn visuals and warm atmosphere draw influence from Hayao Miyazaki's films, as developer Diana stated the team grew up watching his works and wanted to capture that comforting feeling. The game supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and eight other languages, totaling twelve. Turbo Dog Games is an independent studio of four people based in Europe, founded in January 2025, and Spiritstead is its debut work.
2d ago
Capcom held a media tour and hands-on event for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the first completely new entry in the series in 20 years, ahead of its September 4 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The playable build covered the section after the Ganryu battle, including the wide-linear Kyoto field and boss fights against Daidara, Raishogan, and Byakue. The field reproduces real Kyoto landmarks such as Kiyomizu-dera, Yasui Konpira-gu, Rokudo Chinno-ji, and Kennin-ji, with the Kiyomizu stage matching the real floorboard count. The Raishogan battle at Yasui Konpira-gu stood out for its variety of attacks and clear countermeasures, including cutting bond threads with a bow to weaken the boss. The Switch 2 version supports Joy-Con 2 motion controls for one-handed and two-handed attacks. The demo's difficulty was intentionally accessible, but the full game includes stronger enemies and more complex attack patterns. Producer Akito Kadowaki and Director Ken Nihei also discussed the game's sound design, which uses a custom sound-effect sword and a suitcase with a broken drum pedal to create the special move sounds.
3d ago
The television anime adaptation of Jiang Jia Meizi's Chinese manhua Shang Shan, titled Shozen, received its first promotional video on Wednesday, confirming an April 2027 premiere. The series will air in the B8station programming block on Fuji TV and other venues. The story follows the wandering Taoist priest Dozen, who meets a young girl raised by supernatural creatures. He names her Shozen and takes her on as his disciple, teaching her about human emotion and love. The cast includes Rina Kawaguchi as Shozen, Hiroshi Kamiya as Dozen, Daisuke Sakuma as Ryojin, Aoi Yuki as Kensei, and Ayumu Murase as Chiro. Itsuro Kawasaki directs and writes the scripts at Dangan Pictures and Cannon Code, with Eri Osada handling character designs and Takuro Iga composing the music. Alongside the trailer, Micro Magazine's RaiComi website began releasing the manhua's Japanese version, starting with the first twenty chapters on Wednesday. The original series continues to run on bilibili Manga.
Jul 27
Keigo Higashino, the award-winning mystery novelist behind The Devotion of Suspect X, The Miracles of the Namiya General Store, and The Camphorwood Custodian, died on July 23 due to colon cancer. He was 68. His family held a private funeral. Higashino debuted in 1985 and his works inspired numerous film, stage, and anime adaptations.
Jul 23
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a new Gundam television series, Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, 2026. The series is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, who also handles series composition. Animation production is by SOLA ANIMATION. The series is part of the RG Project, a multimedia initiative that also includes the action game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT. The anime is set in a new timeline separate from the Universal Century and Common Era, beginning in A.A. (After Apocalypse) 45. Humanity abandoned Earth after an alien ecosystem called the Apocalypse overran the planet. The protagonist, Ray Azumi, a war orphan, pilots the Gundam Zero. Takeo Otsuka voices Ray Azumi. The series is scheduled to launch in 2027. The anime takes place roughly 100 years before the events of the game. Kamiyama stated the project allowed him to create a Gundam from scratch in a new timeline.
Jul 23
Netflix announced on July 22, 2026, that it is developing a new live-action series titled "Parasyte: Tamiya," based on Hitoshi Iwaaki's manga "Parasyte." The series centers on the character Ryoko Tamiya, a parasite who takes over a high school teacher's body and later questions coexistence with humans. Shioli Kutsuna stars as Tamiya, with Yeon Sang-ho (director of 2024's "Parasyte: The Grey") serving as planner and co-writer alongside Ryu Yong-jae. Kensaku Kakimoto and Kazuhiro Nakagawa are directing. Production company WOWPOINT returns to develop and produce the series, with Episcope handling production. Filming has already wrapped after a six-month shoot. The series will stream globally on Netflix in 2027. Kutsuna described the role as the most challenging of her career. Yeon Sang-ho praised her performance, saying she "perfectly portrayed the process of a non-human entity understanding humans and its own existence." The original manga, serialized from 1988 to 1995, has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. This is the second live-action adaptation from Yeon Sang-ho, following "Parasyte: The Grey" in 2024.
Jul 22
Ashi Productions announced on July 22 that it will release "Magical Princess Minky Momo: To the Dream of Longing: Duet of Sincerity," a completely new OVA and the first animated entry in the Minky Momo series in 32 years. The project commemorates the studio's 50th anniversary. A teaser trailer and key visual were released alongside the main cast. Kurumi Yoki voices the protagonist Momo/Minky Momo. Fukushi Ochiai plays the dog Dettabook, Natsumi Fujiwara plays the monkey Chamocha, and Rie Kugimiya plays the bird Pipirupi. The trailer opens with the incantation "Prirura prirura dejirinpa, doririmu doririmu dejipappa" and shows the land of dreams and hope called Dejinasa. The story follows Momo, who awakens as Minky Momo on her 12th birthday and collects dream energy to save Dejinasa from a crisis caused by humans losing hope. The key visual carries the catchphrase "Having dreams is wonderful," inheriting the theme of past series. The OVA is directed by Ayumu Watanabe, with a script by Deko Akao and character designs by Hiroshi Watanabe and Mari Tominaga. It will screen in theaters nationwide starting November 13 at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other venues. Advance tickets with a limited flake sticker sheet bonus go on sale July 24.
Jul 21
Kiki's Delivery Service, the 1989 Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, will screen in IMAX theaters across the UK and Ireland starting August 21, 2026. The release is the first time the film has played on IMAX screens in those territories. Tickets are on sale now for both the original Japanese language with subtitles and the English dubbed version. The film has been newly remastered in 4K. A wider 4K theatrical release follows on August 28, 2026. The IMAX release is the first UK cinema outing for GKIDS after the distributor acquired the rights to the 23-film Studio Ghibli library earlier in July 2026. GKIDS is working with sister company Anime Limited, the Glasgow-based distributor recently acquired by GKIDS' parent company Toho Global. Additional Studio Ghibli titles slated for future IMAX releases in the UK and Ireland include Arrietty and Whisper of the Heart.
Jul 21
Yasuki Tanaka's Summer Time Rendering suspense manga is getting a live-action film in 2027, directed by Ken Ninomiya. The announcement was made on July 22, the same date the series' events begin. A live-action project was originally announced in 2021 alongside the anime adaptation, which premiered in April 2022 and covered the entire manga.
Jul 17
TAITO is releasing approximately 60 cm tall plushies of Haruhi Suzumiya, Mikuru Asahina, and Yuki Nagato from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya as part of its Dokyūto Puchi series. Pre-orders open July 24 through August 31 at TAITO GEAR & GOODS, with each priced at 22,000 yen and shipping scheduled for January 2027.
Jul 14
K, a member of the group &TEAM, made his film debut as Nagi Seishiro in the live-action Blue Lock film at its world premiere in Tokyo on July 13. During the stage greeting, K expressed gratitude to the cast and staff and asked the audience if he could now call himself an actor, receiving applause. The film opens in Japan on August 7.
Jul 12
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 10
KADOKAWA and ABEMA announced the "KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection" project on July 10, offering free streaming of 10 anime titles that are celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The project includes two types of streaming: dedicated ABEMA channels for some titles and free marathon streams for others. Five titles will receive dedicated channels: Steins;Gate (15th anniversary, channel from July 11), Re:Zero (10th, from August 8), The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (20th), Konosuba (10th), and Bungo Stray Dogs (10th), with channels opening sequentially. The Steins;Gate channel will stream all 24 TV episodes, the movie "STEINS;GATE: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu," all 24 episodes of Steins;Gate 0, and two special episodes (#23β and #25) streaming for the first time on ABEMA, available free for two weeks after airing. The other five titles-Zero no Tsukaima (20th), Aria the Scarlet Ammo (15th), Haganai (15th), Joker Game (10th), and Pompo: The Cinéphile (5th)-will receive free marathon streams. A dedicated website for the project has also been launched.
Jul 10
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 8
ABEMA announced a special project, 'KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection,' offering free streaming of 10 KADOKAWA anime celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The lineup includes dedicated channels for five series, starting with Steins;Gate on July 11, and free marathon streams for five more. The project runs through the year.
Jul 8
A 20th anniversary exhibition for the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from August 10 to 30, 2026. The event features a retrospective corner with setting materials and a replica of the SOS Brigade clubroom, and a corner on the series' cultural impact. Original goods, admission bonuses, and a limited "Brigade Chief Armband" item will be available.
Jul 4
The television anime adaptation of Miya Kinojo's light novel series Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers will receive a second season, the production staff announced on July 4, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser visual featuring the character Fenrys and a teaser trailer that recaps moments from the first season. Original novel illustrator Katagiri and manga adaptation artist Akine Itomachi each released celebratory illustrations to mark the news. The first season aired 12 episodes from April to June 2024, produced by J.C.STAFF. Yoshiaki Iwasaki directed the first season, with Megumi Shimizu handling series scripts, Sōta Suwa designing characters, and Kujira Yumemi composing the music. The first season's cast included Satoshi Hino as Flio and Rie Kugimiya as Fenrys, among others. Kinojo commented on the sequel, stating that new characters will be introduced and that Flio and Fenrys will remain central to the story. J-Novel Club publishes the light novel series in English, and Crunchyroll streams the anime in multiple regions including North America and Europe. A premiere date for the second season has not been announced.
Jul 3
Toy Story 5 opened in Japan on July 3, 2026, following a record-breaking US debut that earned approximately $160 million in its opening weekend. The film's worldwide box office has surpassed $585 million, exceeding the final totals of Toy Story and Toy Story 2. The Japanese dub cast includes Alice Hirose as the new character Lily Pad, with comments from the actress and details on theater bonuses.
Jul 3
Former Arashi members Ohno Satoshi, Aiba Masaki, and Sakurai Sho each announced personal fan clubs and salons on July 3. Matsumoto Jun is preparing his own membership, and Ninomiya Kazunari's club has been running since 2024. Ohno also opened official social media accounts for his salon, which launches July 15.
Jul 2
Tokyo-based AI animation company Puri Prince announced the second installment of its anime project, Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte ~Dead Man's Hand~, a short series based on noriyang's web novel. The cast includes Hina Yomiya, Tomokazu Sugita, and others. The story follows a young detective and her AI partner investigating a cyber casino mystery.
Jul 2
Contemporary artist isayamax will hold a solo exhibition titled 'MIYABISM KYOTO' at the gallery cafe Art Cafe Itoyufu in Kyoto from July 11 to July 20, 2026. The show presents works that blend traditional Japanese 'Miyabi' elegance with contemporary 'kawaii' pop culture. A limited collaboration with craft brand QUTOTEN. will be sold, and original coasters will be given with drink orders.
Jul 1
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association appointed Kis-My-Ft2 member Toshihiro Miyata as the official supporter for Tokyo Game Show 2026. Miyata, known as a gaming enthusiast and co-founder of the YouTube channel Houkago GAMING LIFE, will help promote the event's 30th anniversary. TGS2026 runs September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe.
Jun 30
Tamiya is re-releasing the 1/10 RC NISSAN R91CP electric RC car assembly kit, a model of the 1991 JSPC champion machine. The kit features a polycarbonate body, driver figure, cockpit parts, and a direct drive 2WD chassis. It is scheduled for release on August 22, 2026, for 24,200 yen.
Jun 29
The anime adaptation of Almond and Yoshiro Ambe's light novel series The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power has announced five additional cast members, a third situation visual, and a June 30 premiere on AT-X and other Japanese channels. Crunchyroll will stream the series.
Jun 27
Aoshima announced the Daiki Ninomiya EK9 Civic Type R as the next entry in its 1/24 Initial D plastic model series. The kit, based on the late-model car from the series, includes new molds for the body, hood, and headlights, plus dedicated aero parts and wheels. It is a snap-fit, glue-and-paint-free assembly. Release is set for November 2026 at 4,840 yen.
Jun 27
The light anime adaptation of Kaoruko Miyama's boys-love manga Perfect Addiction will premiere on July 8 on tvk and stream early on d Anime Store, AnimeFesta, and Anime Times. An advanced screening was canceled due to a typhoon. The cast includes Yōhei Azakami and Sōma Saitō, with direction by Akashi Uozumi at IMAGICA Infos and Imageworks Studio.
Jun 27
Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the seventh film in the Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 series is titled Nijiiro no Rinne (Rainbow-Colored Reincarnation) and opens in Japan on October 30. A teaser visual by Kia Asamiya was also unveiled. The sixth film, Aoi Meikyū (Blue Labyrinth), opened on June 26.
Jun 26
The staff of the Rent-a-Girlfriend anime announced on Saturday that the series will receive a sixth season, adapting the manga's Cohabitation arc. The announcement came just days after the fifth season concluded. The fifth season ended its streaming run on DMM TV on Wednesday and aired its 12th and final television episode on Friday. The fifth season, which debuted on April 8 on DMM TV and April 10 on the Animeism block, is technically the second cour of the previously announced fourth season. The fourth season originally planned two cours with a break. Character designer Kanna Hirayama shared a commemorative illustration to mark the sixth season's production decision. The manga by Reiji Miyajima launched in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in July 2017, and its 46th compiled volume shipped on June 17. Crunchyroll streams the series worldwide except in Asia. The anime previously inspired a live-action series that premiered in July 2022.
Jun 26
The television anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's manga MAO will enter its second cour on July 4, 2026, with the 14th episode on NHK General. Five new cast members were announced for characters debuting in the second half: Takuya Sato as Hakubi, an onmyoji of metal and Mao's former fellow disciple; Rie Kugimiya as Natsuno, an onmyoji of earth and former fellow disciple; Katsuyuki Konishi as Daigo, another earth onmyoji and former fellow disciple; Tasuku Kaito as Soma Kagami, the second son of the Kagami family; and Shino Shimoji as Kagari Hosho, a daughter of the Hosho family who uses curse needles. A new key visual was also released, depicting Mao, Nanoka, Otsuya, and the cat demon Hai Maru in the foreground, with stained glass imagery of the Heian-era disciples and other characters. The second cour's opening theme is "Bokura ga Uwagaki suru Sekai" by the boy band 20th Century, and a non-credit version of the opening video has been published online. The anime, produced by Sunrise, has been airing continuously since April 4 and is streamed on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in other regions.
Jun 23
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.
Jun 23
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.
Jun 23
CTW Inc. revealed a gameplay video for Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge, a free-to-play browser game based on the Shakugan no Shana light novel series. The video features new voice lines for Shana, voiced by Rie Kugimiya. The game will support Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean languages.
Jun 21
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced the second cours of Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly will start in October. The company also revealed a teaser visual and that Miyari Nemoto joins the cast as Asahi Araki, an idol otaku and fan of Lily who auditions to be an idol. The first cours premiered on April 5.
Jun 21
Palude has opened pre-orders for the second Haikyu!! loungewear collection, featuring Toru Oikawa, Hajime Iwaizumi, Keiji Akaashi, Atsumu Miya, and Osamu Miya in designs themed around their favorite foods. Items include pullovers, pants, hair bands, socks, keychains, cushions, acrylic stands, and can badges, available from June 22 to July 20, 2026.
Jun 21
Hiroshi Kamiya has been cast as Kai Izumo in the second season of the Mission: Yozakura Family anime. Kai is Kyoichiro's best friend and the president of the spy association. The character debuts in the 38th episode on Sunday. The announcement came during the Chayamachi Oshi Festival 2026 stage presentation.
Jun 21
Game Spark's weekly ranking for June 12-18, 2026, covers the open-world RPG 'Gothic 1 Remake' selling 500,000 copies in its first week, a new Nintendo patent involving Shigeru Miyamoto that users associate with 'The Legend of Zelda', and the mecha action RPG 'Ironwing Valiant' influenced by 'Armored Core 6' and 'Valkyria Chronicles'.
Jun 19
The YouTube channel "Yonino Channel," led by Kazunari Ninomiya and featuring Yuichi Nakamaru, Ryosuke Yamada, and Fuma Kikuchi, reached 5 million subscribers on June 19. The milestone came about 5 years and 2 months after the channel's launch in April 2021, making it the first STARTO ENTERTAINMENT-related YouTube channel to do so.
Jun 18
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo manga unveiled a promotional video and visual on Thursday, revealing the cast. The anime is set to debut in October on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's new Tuesday night anime block.
Jun 16
City Connection announced it will exhibit the PC version of Culdcept The First at Steam Next Fest and released a demo update. The revival of the 1997 Sega Saturn game adds features like Rewind, Quick Save & Load, Bonus Pack, and Hand Display. The demo update adds volume adjustment and button display switching.
Jun 15
RiMoA Inc. announced on June 15 the launch of Charamix, a new character project with Kentaro Yabuki, creator of To Love-Ru and Black Cat, serving as character producer. The project's concept is a future where a favorite character accompanies daily life, aiming to help users with habits like sleep, health, beauty, and learning by combining characters, AI, and behavioral data. Two main characters were revealed: Myuna, an AI character voiced by Kona Tsukine, who is a serious honor student type; and Yohei, a cat-ninja hybrid voiced by Miu Miyake, who is timid but devoted. Keisuke Makino, known for work on the Persona series, handles character scenarios, with additional writers yet to be announced. The first unveiling event is scheduled for August 2 at TUNNEL TOKYO inside Sega headquarters, featuring Yabuki, the voice actors, narrator Hazuki Soda, and Makino. The event will offer limited goods and an autograph lottery. A supporter club has launched with early event registration. Submissions are open for Sleep Story, an original reading content piece for the Charamix app, planned for a fall 2026 release.
Jun 14
Snow Man's Ryota Miyadate appears on the solo cover of anan No. 2501 for the 'Miseru Karada 2026' special, his third solo cover for the magazine. Under the theme 'SUPER STAR RESPECT,' he recreated a legendary pop icon, the strongest action actor in history, and a global period drama star. Staff applauded when he emerged in the pop-icon costume. The issue also features Neru Nagahama, Ena Nakano, and Saya Kamiya, among others.
Jun 12
The short anime adaptation of Shaoh's fantasy manga I'm Dating a Dark Summoner! has announced its main cast, director Seiya Miyajima, and an October television debut. The story follows a dark summoner and a cleric who unexpectedly become lovers.
Jun 12
In an interview with Denfaminicogamer, FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki addressed concerns over activist fund Oasis Management's proposals targeting Kadokawa, the parent company. Miyazaki stated that the shareholder dispute has not impacted FromSoftware's development environment and that the studio continues to operate freely, focusing on its current projects.
Jun 10
CloverWorks revealed the cast and characters for its original omnibus anime film Grotesqqque on Saturday. The 14-person cast includes Kana Ichinose, Maaya Uchida, Rie Kugimiya, and four members of Nogizaka46. The film, directed by Atsushi Nishigori, will open in 2026 and comprises three stories with different worldviews.
Jun 9
The TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Swap in the Imperial Court" announced five additional cast members, including Rei Igarashi and Ai Kayano. The opening theme is milet's new song "Sunny." A main trailer was released. The anime premieres July 12.
Jun 9
Mamoru Miyano will voice Cyborg 002/Jet Link in the new Cyborg 009: Nemesis anime, the staff announced on Tuesday. The series follows nine cyborgs rebelling against the Black Ghost organization. Yūki Kaji plays the main character Joe Shimamura/Cyborg 009. The anime streams this summer.