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THINKR announced on September 5 that it will hold THINKR AUDITION 2026, a joint recruitment drive spanning four in-house areas, with applications opening October 5. The audition follows a studio restructuring announced the same day, in which THINKR spun off KYOKAI STUDIO and UNKNOWN LAB from KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO. The two new studios join KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO and ALLT STUDIO in selecting candidates for the audition. Recruitment runs in two categories: a Virtual Artist Category, which THINKR describes as the fourth such audition led by KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, and a Real Artist Category, newly implemented with ALLT STUDIO and the two new studios. Applicants face no age or gender restrictions, and any nationality may apply if residing in Japan, provided they hold no exclusive contract with a production company or record label. Minors need parental consent. The application period runs from October 5 to December 8, 2026, and each applicant may enter only one category. Selection involves members from all four areas, including KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO executive producer PIEDPIPER, who will form new artist projects and offer tailored activity plans such as music production and lessons.
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Virtual artist Makoh Lisa released her EP 'NO!' digitally on September 6, 2026. It is the third of four weekly releases leading to the Re:AcT LIVE 'BRIGHT NOTES' event on September 20. The EP includes four tracks, two of which are new versions, with production by Sumia, zensen, and daraku.
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THINKR Inc. released SINGULAR LIVE on September 5, a live streaming platform built for artists affiliated with the company. The service is the first initiative of PROJECT SINGULAR, the studio's announced live experience expansion project. Membership registration is free but required to use the service. Beyond regular live streams, SINGULAR LIVE handles revival screenings of past performances, letting fans who missed a show watch it later. A subscription tier called PRIME costs 880 yen per month or 9,680 yen per year, both tax included, and adds priority access to live ticket sales plus benefits such as online lives that were previously streamed for free. Individual live tickets are sold through TVOD, a pay-per-view model. THINKR, a production studio whose business covers IP development, artist production, management, XR LIVE, and creative production, said it aims to build an environment where fans can keep enjoying content, and described the platform as a theater experience that consolidates its own lives, archives, and bonus content rather than a simple streaming site.
4h ago
A livestreamed 30th anniversary special announced a new original Detective Conan anime special, The Misohitojima Murder Case, where viewers will attempt to deduce the culprit for the first time in the franchise. Also announced was The Counterfeit Case of Ultra 30, the first new two-hour special in 10 years, set to air September 25.
4h ago
Sara Hoshikawa of Nijisanji will release her second mini album 'Stella Note' on November 25, 2026, themed around fragrance and containing six tracks. Reservations opened on September 5. Her second solo live, 'Hoshikuzu Shining Day,' will be held on February 7, 2027, with ticket advance lottery serial codes included in album first pressings.
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Virtual singer Isekai Joucho launched her official fan club, 1209Carat., on September 5 and opened membership recruitment. The annual fee is 10,000 yen and the monthly fee is 800 yen. The club offers advance ticket reservations, exclusive videos, galleries, wallpapers, newsletters, and birthday messages. Annual plan members receive a physical membership card and card holder.
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A live program announcing the release date of BanG Dream! Our Notes will air September 13 from 21:00 to 22:30 on YouTube. The cast includes Hina Youmiya, Yuzuki Watase, Nonoka Miyanaga, Asaki Yuikawa, and Kana Hishikawa. The rhythm game is scheduled for 2026 and is free to play.
11h ago
The new anime adaptation of Osamu Akimoto's long-running comedy manga Kochikame, titled New Kochikame: Katsushika-ku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo, will air on Fuji TV and stream across multiple platforms in 2027. The project marks the 50th anniversary of the original manga's serialization. The main cast was announced during a live-streamed event on September 5 on the Jump Channel, with Fukushi Ochiai voicing protagonist Ryotsu Kankichi, Shouta Aoi as Keiichi Nakagawa, M·A·O as Reiko Akimoto, and Raiko Sakamoto as Daijiro Ohara. Akitaro Daichi directs the series, with animation production by Gallop, the studio behind the earlier Kochikame TV anime. A character PV, which reveals the new cast's voices for the first time, and a key visual were released alongside the announcement. Original creator Osamu Akimoto expressed delight at hearing the characters again, noting the art has evolved to a modern style while remaining impactful and funny. The cast announcement event, titled "Start! Reiwa Kochikame Grand Strategy," remains available as an archive on YouTube.
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Independent developer GasaiGames opened the Steam store page for PomoIdle Arena on September 4. The game blends a Pomodoro timer with idle and command battle elements. Resources accumulate while the timer runs, funding character growth and online battles. A browser version is available for free.
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The official website for the Romelia War Chronicle TV anime revealed 14 additional cast members on Friday, September 5. The new additions include Hiromichi Tezuka as Hans and Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Glein, among others. The anime is set to debut in October on Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, and KBS Kyoto.
13h ago
Kadokawa announced a promotional video, key visual, new cast members, theme song artists, and an October 4 debut for the anime of Hiro Oda's Yowaki MAX Reijo light novel series. Konomi Suzuki performs the opening theme "Goki MAX Sengen," and Miku Ito performs the ending theme "Yoake Made ni." The anime airs on AT-X and other channels, and streams on d Anime Store, Hulu, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai.
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A livestream for Shin Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo revealed the main cast and staff, plus a promotional video and visual. The new Kochikame anime will debut in 2027 on Fuji TV and stream on various platforms. Fukushi Ochiai stars as Kankichi Ryotsu, with Shota Aoi as Keiichi Nakagawa, M.A.O as Reiko Akimoto, and Raiko Sakamoto as Daijiro Ohara.
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The cast and staff for New Kochikame, the 50th anniversary anime project based on Osamu Akimoto's Kochikame, have been revealed. Fukushi Ochiai voices Kankichi Ryotsu, with Shouta Aoi, M·A·O, and Raiko Sakamoto in supporting roles. Jiro Akatsuki directs. The series airs on Fuji TV in 2027 and will stream on various platforms.
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Amazon Kindle's manga best sellers ranking as of September 4, 2026, shows new releases dominating, with Kagurabachi 12, Dandadan 25, and Akuyaku Reijou-tachi wa Yuruganai 4 among popular titles. Pre-orders also place strongly, led by World Trigger 30 at number one. A sale offers all Kodomo no Jikan volumes for 99 yen each, alongside points-back campaigns on select series.
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C4 Connect will run a That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime collaboration in Houshou Shoujo from noon on September 8 to 23:59 on September 28. Rimuru, Milim, and Shion appear in bunny outfits and open a bar in the game's world. A new PV is out, and a TV commercial began airing on September 4. More character details arrive on September 8.
14h ago
Cavi Studio and publisher HARRISONWORLD will release Dice Tavern: A Fateful Roll on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The dice-building roguelike is based on the classic game Farkle and features 35 dice types, 11 playable characters, 43 synergies, and 15 Decrees. Players challenge 30 opponents across six taverns.
14h ago
lowiro's In Falsus, a PC rhythm game blending a full-length visual novel with Japanese voice acting, releases September 9, 2026. Set in a dystopia where collars reveal emotions, it follows five girls and uses a keyboard-and-mouse control scheme.
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BANDAI SPIRITS is expanding its PlanoSaurus Gachikoseibutsu Club series with a new kit based on the Steller's sea cow, a large marine mammal that survived into the 17th century and is believed to have gone extinct in 1768. The kit is set for release on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at a price of 1,925 yen including tax. The Steller's sea cow model follows the series' two-build system: a skeleton build that lets assemblers learn the internal structure, and a dinosaur build where integument parts are attached over the skeleton. The skin parts include fine wrinkles molded into the surface, reproducing the animal's physique, which stored fat for adaptation to cold regions. Articulation covers the mouth, head, neck, arms, abdomen, and tail flukes, allowing the model to be posed in a swimming stance on a clear base included with the kit. Assembly is snap-fit with no adhesive or tools required, and parts pop off runners with a touch-gate system. The kit is non-scale and includes a sticker sheet and the base.
15h ago
S-CADE. Inc. launched CORISE, an integrated sports management platform combining data analysis, the CORISE ME mobile app, and team management functions. It consolidates measurement, analysis, team operations, and athlete communication into one system, addressing fragmented data and specialized staff workflows at sports sites.
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ShowMinorSavage, the three-member group of Aile The Shota, MANATO (BE:FIRST), and SOTA (BE:FIRST), announced the digital single 'LTL' for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The track, made with rapper SALU, carries the meaning 'Live This Life' and is produced by MONJOE. 'LTL' is the ending theme for the radio program 'RECOMEN!' on Bunka Hoso from September 14 to 17.
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Double Fine Productions announced Thank You Bus Driver on September 5. The PC driving game casts the player as a bus driver who enforces daily changing passenger rules, from no phone calls to no farting. Violators are slapped or thrown out. The studio's new label Double Fine Action Labs releases it as its first work.
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Digital Extremes announced the major Warframe update Narin's Ice Blade for September 24. It introduces Narin, described as the first female ice Warframe, who fights with a rapier. The update also adds Glacial Resistance, a 6-player mode set at Yuvan Peak where rewards increase weekly through Cryobell collection. Squad-wide modifiers apply for added challenge. The free update launches across all platforms.
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The TV anime adaptation of Puuzaki Puuna's adult dōjin manga The Shy Snow Woman and the Cursed Ring will stream early on September 11 at 5:00 p.m. JST on AnimeFesta and WWWave Corporation's OceanVeil platform. Staff revealed a promotional video previewing the opening theme song "Choux Cream" by Hitomi Suzune. The anime premieres on television in Japan on October 4 on BS11 and October 6 on Tokyo MX.
20h ago
Dimitris Kartakis announced PINETRAIL, a delivery game where players drive a clunky three-wheeled truck across treacherous roads to deliver cargo. The truck can transform to cross water or glide through air. Wild boars may steal cargo. PINETRAIL is scheduled for release on Steam in Q2 2027.
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NIS America will release The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2027. The picture book style side-scrolling adventure launched in Japan on Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 on April 30. The story follows Mono, an opera house child seeking to reverse her sister's Paper Mortis disease.
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The official website for Sunrise and Production I.G's Sōkō Kihei Votoms Haiiro no Hexe revealed the cast, character designs, and a 30-second trailer for the two new Armored Trooper Votoms films. Shinichirō Miki, Yūki Kaji, Yūichi Nakamura, and others join the cast. Miyuki Sawashiro plays the feared AT pilot Ash Vamps, known as the Grey Witch.
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Pinkoi has opened pre-orders for the InstantSnap.novo, the second-generation toy digital camera from Hong Kong brand Escura, priced at 8,894 yen with shipping from September 7. The redesigned horizontal body weighs 38g, adds a 1.3-inch LCD, upgrades to a 5-megapixel CMOS, and includes three interchangeable viewfinders plus five era filters.
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On September 4, Acacia announced that Rinna Kawaguchi will voice Shi Yakushido in Magic Girl Inshu Village, a magic girl and superstition suspense novel game for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, set for 2026. Kawaguchi is known for roles like Luka Ikaruga in THE iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors and Niko Wakatsuki in Witch Watch.
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An anonymous X account released a teaser video showing screws raining down with the message "That man is coming back--." Two videos are live, with the second showing an illustration completed on the reverse of the date "2026.9.10." Details are scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 19:00. Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures hosts the teaser on YouTube. Social media speculation points to works associated with screws, including "Medaka Box" and "EAT-MAN."
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Kakao Entertainment announced Crocodile, a new action noir webtoon by MEEN and Hellbound artist Kyoo-seok Choi, will launch on Kakao Page on September 5. The story follows In-hoo Jung, released from prison after serving 10 years for murder, who becomes entangled with the family of his victim when the wife asks him to protect her son. Set in Busan, it explores revenge, redemption, and the meaning of life.
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FURYU Corporation released a system trailer for its survival third-person shooter "ANOMALITH" on September 4, presenting the mechanics as a training video for investigators heading into otherworldly survey missions. The calm narration walks through relic recovery, exploration with scan functions, combat against supernatural beings called Anomalies, weapon and protective suit development, and a skill tree. The trailer also references the protagonist, investigation officer Reona Minazuki, then closes with an on-screen error, which Game Spark notes is ominous. The game is set in a Japan with a Showa-retro atmosphere, where players explore Otherworlds that appear without warning. A playable demo is scheduled for PAX West 2026, running September 4 to September 7 local time in Seattle, and for Tokyo Game Show 2026 starting September 17. The title previously appeared at gamescom 2026. As of the announcement, Steam wishlist registrations surpassed 70,000, and a demo for all platforms is planned for October. "ANOMALITH" is set for release on October 29, 2026, for Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
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The staff for the second season of The Detective Is Already Dead, based on the light novel series by Nigoju and Umibozu, revealed a third promotional video, new cast members, and an October 7 premiere on Friday. The anime will debut on Tokyo MX at 10:30 p.m., with streaming starting earlier at 10:00 p.m. on d Anime Store. It will also air on AT-X and BS NTV, with additional streaming services to follow. Kadokawa had previously scheduled the season for July before delaying it to October. New cast members include Akari Komiyama as Mia Whitlock and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Scarlet, both introduced in the trailer. Okamoto's Scarlet is described as one of the Tuners and identified as the "Vampire," while Komiyama's Mia Whitlock is another Tuner holding the role of "Priestess." Manabu Kurihara returns to direct at ENGI, with Deko Akao handling series scripts and Yosuke Ito designing characters. The opening theme "Kono Shinzo ni Hanataba wo" is performed by Kokorone, while Kagura Nana performs the ending "Hakuchumu." Both themes are written, composed, and arranged by 40mP.
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Panolive! Vol.9 runs September 26 at Akihabara Entas in Tokyo with eight VTubers, each taking about 20 minutes across a four to five hour show. The lineup: Shika Yoi, Tsukishiro Aoi (RIONECTION), Yaginome (NexuStella), Kagenuma Ageha (ARAWAZA), Namiyoi Kanade, Otowa Lara (Sheer Music V), Hibiki, and Inumori Yomogi (Rabipare!!). The event has run almost every month since last September.
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The Elusive Samurai season 2 has added Niina Hanamiya to its cast as Mima. The season began airing July 17 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block and on AT-X, with Crunchyroll streaming it as it airs. Yuta Yamazaki returns to direct at CloverWorks, and Yasushi Nishiya returns as character designer and chief animation director. Kento Nakajima performs the opening theme, and Bocchiboromaru performs the ending with three guest vocalists from Hinatazaka46.
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The television anime adaptation of Jura's manga My Girlfriend's Friend will premiere on Tokyo MX on October 4 at 25:05, effectively October 5 at 1:05 a.m. New cast members are Riho Sugiyama as Miyuki and Ryōka Yuzuki as Kaori's mother. Airots performs the opening theme 'Gingira' and Ceui performs the ending theme 'False Love.' The 'Complete Deregula' version streams on AnimeFesta starting October 5.
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The four voice actors behind QUARTET NIGHT, Shouta Aoi, Shoutarou Morikubo, Tatsuya Suzuki, and Tomoaki Maeno, posted a photo together on X on September 4. The shot shows them in costumes from the June 2026 live event QUARTET NIGHT LIVE ENDLESS JEWELS, with a bracelet from the event merchandise visible. The reason for the gathering is unconfirmed, and fans are speculating about a new project or bonus footage.
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Evi, the League of Legends pro for Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming, announced on September 4 that he will retire after the 2026 season. In a YouTube video titled "Thank you for 11 years," he said he approached 2026 as his last year of full effort and used up his motivation completely. He was the first Japanese player to reach a Worlds group stage and the first to compete in the LEC.
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ClaN Entertainment and Sanrio, the companies behind the Nyantasia! VTuber project, put birthday goods for member Wakamagi Taruto on sale after her birthday on September 2, 2026. The advance order window runs from September 2 at 18:00 through September 9 at 23:59 on the Sanrio Anime Store ONLINE shop. Buyers of the 6,600 yen event ticket set, which includes an acrylic panel with foil-stamped signature and aurora finish, a glitter can badge, and a two-piece bromide set with one reproduced handwritten message, get entry to an online special event scheduled for September 26 from 13:00 to 16:00. A separate 2,750 yen tumbler is also available. After the advance window closes, regular sales begin October 23 at 11:00 at the Sanrio Anime Store Ikebukuro P'PARCO location and online. Taruto also held a birthday commemorative stream on her official YouTube channel at 20:00 on September 2.
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Inti Creates will exhibit at TGS2026 in Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, with three playable titles at booth 6-C05 in Hall 6. White Steel X 3 gets its first playable demo anywhere, shown on a 190-inch monitor. The Gunvolt Triangle Edition for Switch 2 ships October 22, 2026, and a third title will be announced later.
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Sega and Colorful Palette released a full-size character solo 2D MV for the song Buriki no Dance on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on September 4, 2026. The track, written and composed by Hinata Denko, is sung by Tenma Tsukasa, voiced by Daisuke Hirose. In the rhythm game, players unlock it by exchanging a Music Card at the Music Shop.
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UniVIRTUAL virtual singer Shiraku Utano will hold "Shiraku Utano ACOUSTIC SPECIAL LIVE at Yamaha Sound Crossing" on October 10 at Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya STAGE. The event runs in two parts, at 13:00 and 17:00, with free admission. Each part offers 20 reserved seats through a lottery open from September 3 to September 6. The second part will stream on her YouTube channel.
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Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha is adding two kits to its 1/12 scale The Bike plastic model series, both due in January 2027. The Kawasaki Z1A 900 SUPER4 '74 reproduces the 1974 export model in tiger color, with rubber tires, vinyl pipes, and metal screws. The Honda Z50J Gorilla '78 recreates the 1978 catalog specification of the long-running Monkey derivative. Prices are 3,520 yen and 1,540 yen, excluding tax.
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Belkin's battery-equipped carrying case for Nintendo Switch 2 bundles a protective shell, a 10,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging, a folding stand, and storage for up to 12 game cards into one unit. The case sells on Amazon Japan for 12,935 yen as of September 4. It includes a pocket for smart trackers like AirTag and an EVA hard shell exterior.
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Manga artist Hideki Arai, known for "Miyamoto kara Kimi e" and "The World Is Mine," launched the website "Arai Hideki no Name de Baku" on September 4. The site will publish unpublished storyboards, unreleased manuscripts, and fragments of works. Arai said the trigger was wanting to publish rejected names out of frustration. He also plans to publish childhood works, self-commentary and corrections of past works, and his own manga theory.
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FuRyu released the system trailer for ANOMALITH on September 4, 2026. The survival TPS for Switch 2 and PS5 is set in Japan with a liminal space and Showa retro atmosphere. Players are otherworld investigators who infiltrate the Otherworld to collect foreign objects and gather information on supernatural beings called Anomalies. Collected objects develop weapons, equipment, and ammunition. The game will be playable at PAX West 2026.
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PAPABUBBLE CHARACTERS, a new concept shop from candy maker PAPABUBBLE, opens September 4 at Nagoya PARCO. It sells candy collaborations with Panda Kopanda, Chiikawa, Disney Pixar, and Pan Dorobou, about 10 types of character products. Panda Kopanda candy captures the 1972 Takahata and Miyazaki film's characters in about 1cm cross-sections. An opening campaign through September 8 gives a limited NAGOYA lollipop with purchases of 2,000 yen or more.
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Deep Worlds showed new gameplay footage for Beautiful Light, a PvPvPvE horror extraction shooter, during The FPS Games Show on September 4. Six squads of three operators, 24 players total, and six mutants fight over artifacts in hostile territory. The video features a forest setting with combat against enemy squads and mutants. Steam Early Access is planned for December 2026, with completion targeted within three years.
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Shine Post announced on September 4 that its live event BRiGHT STARS FESTIVAL 2026 will be streamed online. The two-day show runs September 12 and 13 at Pia Arena MM, and online viewing tickets went on sale the same day at 4,800 yen for both days. Archives stay up for one week after each performance. It is the first large-scale Shine Post live in three years, bringing together TINGS, HY:RAIN, Rough Diamond and Himawari Symphony.
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AMBER GAMES, the game label of broadcaster BS Asahi, announced HEIMA on September 4, a spatial puzzle action game developed with KENEI DESIGN for PC (Steam) with a 2028 release. Players control Eigen, who travels parallel worlds using Shift and Hold abilities to swap or stop objects. The game comes from Yoshihide Hayama and Yuki Nishimura, former core members of Terra Battle.
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ASCII.jp's gadget column makes the case for carrying a dedicated audio player in the streaming era. The FIIO sub-brand Snowsky ECHO NANO weighs about 33.5g, uses a 6000-series aluminum-magnesium alloy body, has a 0.91-inch OLED display and a metal multi-function dial, and packs a CS43131 DAC chip for hi-res and lossless playback. It also works as an external DAC for a smartphone.