The OFF remake is available digitally on PC and Switch, with a physical edition and a premium Bad Human Edition preordering now for a September 3 release.
OFF, the freeware RPG originally released in 2008 by Mortis Ghost's Belgian team, received a remake that launched digitally for PC and Switch in March 2026. The remake features revamped battles, new areas, and new bosses. On May 28, 2026, Fangamer Japan opened preorders for a physical edition of the Switch version, set for release on September 3.
Two physical versions are available. The standard package includes the game, an instruction manual, and a "Memories of the Park" commemorative art card. The Fangamer Japan-exclusive Bad Human Edition adds a Batter bobblehead doll, a set of six tarot-style cards in a foil-stamped passport case, and a 16-page prequel comic titled "OF" by original creator Mortis Ghost. The physical edition supports Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Select retailers including Animate and Amazon Japan offer store-specific purchase bonuses such as can badges, can magnets, acrylic keychains, bromide prints, and purification stickers.
The other two stories in the cluster are unrelated to OFF. One covers the release of Coffee Talk Tokyo, a spin-off developed by Chorus Worldwide. The other covers the Akane-Banashi anime, which premiered in April 2026 and streams on YouTube and Netflix. Neither story provides information about OFF.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ran three days from August 28 at Tokyo Garden Theater, with finals for all four divisions held August 30 before a live audience. In the Master Duel Division, Korea's team Called By Army beat Japan's Glory Future in the only 3-player team battle of the event. Japanese player Taku won the Duel Links (RUSH DUEL) Division.
TMS Entertainment announced on Monday that Baki Gaiden: Kaioh Retsu wa Isekai Tensei Shitemo Ikkō ni Kamawan, the isekai spin-off of Keisuke Itagaki's Baki franchise, is receiving a TV anime adaptation. The announcement came via TMS Anime's YouTube channel and Comic Natalie. The manga centers on the Kenpo-style master Retsu Kaioh, who reincarnates into another world after losing his life in a battle with swordsman Musashi Miyamoto. In the new world, Retsu sets out to prove the strength of Chinese martial arts against swords, magic, and powerful creatures. The manga launched in Akita Shoten's Monthly Shōnen Champion magazine in 2020. Eiji Mutsui is drawing the manga, while Keisuke Itagaki and Sai Ihara are credited for the original concept and story, respectively. As of August 2026, the series has surpassed 2 million copies in circulation across print and digital editions. Akita Shoten published the first compiled book volume in May 2021 and the 16th volume on March 6. The 17th volume will ship on September 8. TMS Entertainment continues its involvement with the franchise following Baki, Baki Hanma, and BAKI-DOU.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports a new batch of BE@RBRICK 400% figures from MEDICOM TOY. Captain America (Winter Soldier Ver.), Winter Soldier, and Moff Gideon ship in September 2026. Alien, Curious George COSTUME Ver., and Masters of the Universe arrive in December 2026, with reservations open until September 10.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage has opened pre-orders for the Shin Megami Tensei V / V Vengeance Official Art Book. The 288-page A4 volume collects character and demon illustrations by Masayuki Doi, setting art, image boards, and a directory of demons and characters. It releases November 11 for 4,400 yen, with an ebtenDX Pack limited edition at the Atlus D Shop.
Gamirare announced Layoff Revenge!, a cooperative action game where fired employees sabotage their former boss within a 15-minute window. Players fill a RAGE gauge through acts like making floors slippery or swapping presentation slides for memes, while avoiding suspicious colleagues. Up to four players coordinate, bribe coworkers, and rescue caught teammates. A Steam page is live; release date is undecided.
Developer besszong. has announced Out of Office!, a co-op game for 2 to 6 players that uses proximity voice chat. Players are employees of an outdated tech company sent on a mandatory team-building training trip in a Nova Scotia national park. Early access is planned for spring to summer 2027 on PC via Steam, with Japanese display planned.
The television anime adaptation of Asa Rokushima's The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life released an action promotional video on Wednesday, August 12, and announced additional staff members. The anime is scheduled to premiere in October on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels. Newly revealed staff include chief animation director Min Ji Yu, monster design and action animation director Noboru Sugimitsu, main animator Kayoko Nabeta, color designer Kazu Doi, art director Tamako Kamiyama, and music composer Arisa Okehazama. Shū Honma is directing the series at P.A. Works, with Yōko Yonaiyama handling series scripts. The cast includes Daiki Yamashita as Rein Garland, Lynn as Lily Flambert, Yoshino Aoyama as Margaret Ells, Miyu Tomita as Mirabelle, Megumi Han as Elsie Zra, Konomi Kohara as Nina, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Hanbun, Makoto Furukawa as Cornelius, and Rie Shibata as the Mother of Assassins. The story follows Rein, an enchanter expelled from his guild because all their equipment is already enhanced, who reclaims his mana and turns a copper sword into a cheat-level weapon.
Oricon Inc. released its Monthly Comic Ranking for July 2026 on August 6, tracking estimated print sales at retail outlets across Japan from June 29 to August 2. The 115th volume of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga ranked first with 1,020,422 copies sold. The volume shipped in Japan on July 3. The One Piece manga has surpassed 600 million copies published worldwide as of the release of the 114th volume on March 4. The One Piece anime's Elbaf arc debuted in Japan on April 5, with Crunchyroll streaming the arc and planning to stream the English dub this fall. Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter volume 39 ranked second with 661,825 copies, marking its first volume in 22 months. The manga resumed serialization on June 29. Nekokurage's manga adaptation of Hyuganatsu's The Apothecary Diaries light novels ranked third with 254,908 copies. The top 20 list includes other notable titles such as Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm at fourth and ONE and Yusuke Murata's One-Punch Man at fifth. The ranking reflects strong sales for long-running series and new releases alike.
OffKai Expo Gen5, billed as the largest VTuber event in North America, ran July 24-26 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose. The convention featured corporate booths, a flea market, live music, and panel talks, with an opening ceremony that included wotagei and maid cafe performances. Attendance last year was 6,900, a 130% increase, and this year's estimate nears 9,000.
Other Ocean Interactive, developer of Project Winter, has released a development diary for its werewolf-style PvP mystery game 4 Penny Coffins. Set in 1888 London, up to eight players investigate nightly murders by the Ripper. The game features a death system where executed or murdered players return as ghosts who can collect evidence but cannot speak with the living. It is scheduled for release on PC via Steam and supports Japanese.
Shueisha Games started the first 20% off sale for the novel adventure game Schrodinger's Call on July 25. The Nintendo Switch and Steam versions drop from 2480 yen to 1984 yen. The sale runs alongside two collaboration bundles, a LINE sticker set, soundtrack streaming, and an X campaign.
UCC Japan launched 'BECOME A COFFEE FARMER' on Roblox on August 5, 2026. The game lets players collect wild coffee, grow it on a farm, process it in a factory, and sell it. The company aims to familiarize young people with coffee and its production story.
Crunchyroll announced at AnimagiC in Germany that it will stream six anime series, including Eleceed, FX Fighter Kurumi-chan, Shangri-La Frontier season 3, The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II, The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life, and Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things. The service also added the English dub of Sound! Euphonium season 1.
The official website for the live-action film adaptation of Coffee's Wandance manga released the full trailer and a teaser visual on Friday. The trailer previews the theme song "For us" by the group &TEAM. The film stars JO as Kaboku Kotani and Anji Ikehata as Hikari Wanda, and opens in Japan on November 27.
AnimEigo announced five new home video licenses during its Otakon 2026 panel on Friday, all slated for Blu-ray release in 2027. The slate spans multiple genres and includes both previously released titles and a North American home video debut. Antique Bakery, the 12-episode 2008 adaptation of Fumi Yoshinaga's manga, will arrive on Blu-ray in 2027. Dog of Flanders: The Movie, the 1997 remake of the 1975 series, will receive a 4K restoration in late 2027 featuring both the uncut original and the edited Pioneer English dub with Robert Loggia. ReLIFE, the 2016 comedy series based on Yayoiso's manga, will get a new edition combining its 13-episode television run and four-episode OVA with subtitled and dubbed versions. Ruin Explorers: Fam & Ihrie, the four-part 1995 OVA directed by Takeshi Mori, will receive an HD restoration. Welcome to Irabu's Office, the 2009 Noitamina series directed by Kenji Nakamura at Toei Animation, will be released in North America on home video for the first time, with AnimEigo producing an English dub.
MOOD Publishing and Coffee Stain Studios announced on July 30, 2026, a new board game based on the factory-building video game Satisfactory. Titled Satisfactory: The Board Game, it is a competitive sandbox for 1 to 4 players who take on the roles of FICSIT Inc. pioneers on the planet MASSAGE-2(A-B)b. Players explore, mine resources, and build production lines to complete the space elevator before rivals, fulfilling the Save the Day Program to save humanity. The game adapts the original's automation and technology progression through projects and milestones that unlock advanced machinery. A crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to begin on Gamefound in September 2026, with a preview page already open for follow registration. MOOD Publishing, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has previously developed board games based on Deep Rock Galactic, Valheim, and Hitman, and is working in close cooperation with Coffee Stain Studios, the original developer. Pricing, support plans, shipping dates, and the availability of a Japanese version have not been disclosed.
Kodansha will release a slate of digital manga on July 22, 2026, including the final volume of Space Brothers in a special edition with a booklet and recap map, the latest volume of Medalist featuring the JGP Final, and several other ongoing series from its Morning, Afternoon, and Comic DAYS imprints.
Coffee Beans Dev released a Japanese language support update for Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim on July 14, 2026. The game, currently in Early Access on Steam, is a relaxing cafe management simulation where players run a cafe as a fox kemono. It features no time limits or deadlines, allowing players to progress at their own pace. Coffee brewing is detailed, including selecting beans, grinding, and extraction, with latte art available for cafe lattes. Players can decorate their cafe with unlocked furniture as they level up. The update also added Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese support. According to the developer, the game has surpassed 65,000 wishlist registrations, with a significant number from Japan, which prompted the Japanese localization. The game has a 97% positive rating on Steam based on 239 reviews. A sale is ongoing until July 29, offering a 50% discount, bringing the price to 600 yen. The full release is planned for 2027.
Kit9 Studio has temporarily suspended development of the psycho-horror adventure "The Coffin of Andy and Leyley" to address legal issues and malicious actors within the fandom. The studio is creating guidelines for use of its intellectual property that will encourage fan content while allowing stricter enforcement. The next update "Burial" is progressing smoothly and unaffected. The game is in early access on Steam.
The official Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG account released a short video on July 10 in which Joey Wheeler narrates the next episode preview 'Joey Dies' from episode 128 of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. Originally narrated by Téa Gardner, the preview is known for its spoiler-heavy content, having shown Téa pleading 'Please, don't die, Joey!' before the title card. In the new video, Wheeler himself delivers the preview, announcing his own crisis with a notably upbeat tone. The video promotes the BEYOND THE BRAVE theme, scheduled for release on July 18, which features cards reminiscent of cards Wheeler has used. Fan reactions in the comments section include 'What is this?', 'What perspective is this?', 'Self-contained', and 'You don't have to say it with such enthusiasm.' The clip is part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Times short video series and marks an official acknowledgment of the infamous preview as a joke.
Kervan Games opened the Steam store page for its new PC horror game 'Off Tape: Welcome', a first-person title set in a record store where players seal human emotions into media and sell them. The game launches in November 2026 with 11 language options. Players must identify and deal with hostile entities, ghosts, and higher beings using a shotgun, camera, or evacuation. The story runs about 5-6 hours and features multiple endings.
The developer of Project Winter released a dev diary for the new social deduction game 4 Penny Coffins, set in 1888 London. Players investigate Jack the Ripper's murders across three phases. The diary focuses on the investigation phase, where evidence is a physical item that can be hidden or tampered with, and the Ripper can interfere with clues.
Aniplex revealed a new visual and announced that the 'Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre' episode of the MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season anime will debut in winter 2026. Akiyuki Simbo returns as chief director, Midori Yoshizawa directs at SHAFT. The episode continues the franchise's Off & Monster Season, which began streaming in July 2024 on ABEMA and Crunchyroll.
Chorus Worldwide Games released the official accolade trailer for 'Coffee Talk Tokyo' on July 1, 2026. The trailer compiles praise from multiple media outlets, including Game*Spark, which called the game "an unforgettable work." The adventure game is set in a Tokyo café where the player serves drinks to customers, including humans, yokai, and ghosts. It is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai has opened pre-orders for a second reprint of Nendoroid figures of Xie Lian and Hua Cheng from the anime Heaven Official's Blessing. Each figure stands about 100mm tall, includes multiple face parts and accessories, and is priced at 6,870 yen on Amazon Japan with a November 30, 2026 release date.
A live-action film adaptation of Coffee's manga "Wandance" has been announced, with JO of the nine-member boy group &TEAM starring as protagonist Kabo (Kaboku Kotani). The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026. The story follows Kabo, a young man who struggles with a stutter and suppresses his feelings to avoid standing out, until he meets Hikari Wanda, who dances freely without caring what others think. Inspired by her, Kabo enters the world of dance as a novice. The manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project. He commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, known for "Yukiko a.k.a.," with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film is currently in post-production. The production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.
Konami Digital Entertainment announced on June 19, 2026, a new label called ART EXPANSION that reinterprets illustrations from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game as art. The label will produce T-shirts and posters with an art and fashion focus. The T-shirts are designed in a street culture context, using thick fabric with a wide box silhouette. Revealed T-shirt designs include Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon, Lyrilusc - Recital Starling, Possession Fusion, Black Magician & Black Magician Girl, and Rirapp. The posters use a different perspective from the card illustrations and are printed with vivid high-definition printing. Poster designs include Sky Striker Ace - Raye, Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder, I:P Masquerena, and Spirit Charmer. A key concept video was released on the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Channel on YouTube. Items will be available for advance sale to lottery winners attending the Yu-Gi-Oh! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, with applications open until June 21.
The music video for YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season,' has surpassed 100 million cumulative views. The song was released in July 2024 and was based on short stories by Nisio Isin. Related videos, including TikTok user content, have reached 900 million total views. YOASOBI also announced a limited edition EP 'THE BOOK for' releasing June 26, 2026, and an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.
Bushiroad held a preview event for the Palworld Official Card Game (Palworld OCG) at Card Game Fest 2026 in Tokyo on May 3 and 4, ahead of its July 30 release. Bushiroad President Takaaki Kidani personally explained the rules to attendees. The two-player card game uses a 50-card deck plus a separate 10-card Soul deck. Souls serve as the cost to play cards, and players gain two additional Souls each turn. The preview used a shortened three-life format instead of the standard ten. During play, the first player summoned a cost-2 Pal on turn one, while the second player, starting with one extra Soul, could field a cost-2 Pal and counterattack. By turn two, each player had four or five Souls, enabling cost-4 Pals and Building cards like the Primitive Furnace, which reduces Gear costs. A Quick mechanic allows players to interrupt attacks by playing a card from hand. The preview ended before a winner was decided. The game will launch with booster packs at 440 yen each and two types of trial decks at 1,980 yen each.
Oro Interactive released the first-person horror adventure game 'MOLE' on Steam on June 15, 2026. Developed by Off Black Creations, the game is priced at 1,500 yen, with a 10% launch discount running until June 30. Players take the role of a navigator aboard a massive post-war drilling vessel called the 'Mole,' descending into an underground Slavic region to trace a mysterious signal. The crew has vanished, and the drill is silent. Gameplay involves operating levers, switches, and machinery to repair broken systems, with no tutorials or objective markers. As players progress, they collect memory fragments that reveal the story and the fate of the missing crew. The game is described as a psychological horror about madness, faith, and the 'abyss' people dig into themselves. A launch trailer shows eerie ship interiors and surreal landscapes. On Steam, the game has earned a 'Very Positive' rating, with 96% of 150 user reviews positive at the time of reporting. The estimated playtime is 4 to 5 hours.
A new short PV for the TV anime "Victoria with a Full Hand" titled "Victoria and Nonna Chapter" has been released, depicting the meeting and family bond between Victoria and Nonna. A special pre-broadcast program with a pre-screening of episodes 1 and 2 and a talk session with the cast will stream on YouTube on June 27. The anime begins airing on July 7.
Organizer Geoff Keighley announced that Summer Game Fest 2026 became the most-watched edition of the event to date, with 62 million livestreams and a peak concurrent viewership of 6.7 million. All key metrics grew by double digits year over year, with approximately 23% growth compared to 2025.
The anime adaptation of Asa Rokushima's light novel series The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a New Life has revealed its cast, staff, and an October premiere date. Daiki Yamashita leads the cast as Rein Garland, with Lynn, Yoshino Aoyama, Miyu Tomita, and others. Shu Honma directs at P.A. Works.
Konami's eFootball Kick-Off! for Nintendo Switch 2 launched June 4, 2026, to a Metacritic score of 75 from 16 reviews. Critics highlight the removal of gacha elements and in-app purchases, accessible gameplay, and affordable price, though some note thin content.
A rumor that Hideo Kojima and The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley are on bad terms has spread online, originating from Kojima's reaction to losing all seven nominations at TGA2025. The lack of visible interaction since then, including Kojima's absence from Summer Game Fest, has fueled the meme. Keighley has replied to Kojima's posts without response, but Kojima reposted a joke about the feud, showing he is aware of the meme.
Developer Iron Gate and publisher Coffee Stain Publishing announced during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8 that the open-world survival crafting game Valheim will leave early access and launch its version 1.0 on September 9, 2026. The same day will bring the Deep North update, adding the final planned biome to the Norse mythology-themed world. Valheim entered early access in February 2021 and peaked at over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, according to SteamDB. The official release will be available on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, as well as on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Deep North biome was promised during early access and has now been shown in gameplay footage, featuring frozen landscapes, underground threats, and dungeon exploration. The announcement marks the end of a five-year early access period for the Viking survival title.
Konami Digital Entertainment is releasing a made-to-order "Yu-Gi-Oh! ORIGINAL ARTWORK DUEL SET" that reproduces the earliest Structure Decks for Yugi, Jonouchi, and Kaiba. Each set includes CLASSIC-STYLE cards replicating the original designs, plus MANGA-STYLE bonus cards featuring Dark Magician, Red-Eyes Black Dragon, and Blue-Eyes White Dragon in a 2000-era Ultimate Rare finish. The sets also include character-themed card protectors, dice, a foldable card case, a common Duelist Coin, and a paper Duel Field. Each set costs 4,950 yen and is available at Konami Style and Satellite Shops.
KADOKAWA released the full-color manga adaptation 'Coffee Talk Refill' on June 5, 2026. The volume, by D.kijima with original work by Toge Productions and supervision by Chorus Worldwide, covers daily lives and behind-the-scenes stories from 'Coffee Talk' 1 and 2, including new illustrations. It costs 1,320 yen and contains game spoilers. Three Nijisanji VTubers provided recommendation comments.
Streamer IShowSpeed's song 'World Cup (Champions)' has been added to FIFA's official 'FIFA World Cup 2026 Album' after the organization heard and liked it. The track, now titled 'Champion', appears alongside artists like Shakira and The Rolling Stones. IShowSpeed reacted with joy during a live stream after receiving a direct message from FIFA.
Cosmic Magic Co., Ltd. has released the first details for 'Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE,' a real experience mockumentary ARG set in a Showa-era jazz cafe. The project has already accumulated over 200,000 site visits and 10 million impressions. Players purchase the signature 'Ole Glace Blend' coffee, then explore real websites, social media, and magazine ads to unravel the cafe's history. The work is the second installment from the team behind 'HAZE coffee.'
Konami releases eFootball Kick-Off! on June 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 at 3,850 yen. The game is the first standalone title since the series rebranded from Winning Eleven to eFootball. It targets beginners with simplified controls, assist functions, and a 5-a-side mode. Single-player modes include World Tour, Rebound Ball, and Football Relay.
Publisher Oro Interactive and developer Off Black Creations have announced that the psychological horror game 'MOLE' will launch on Steam on June 16. The game places players in the role of a navigator piloting a malfunctioning giant drilling vessel called the 'Mole' through an underground descent, with no tutorial or hand-holding guidance. Players must repair the vessel's broken systems and learn its operation through trial and error while listening to the voices of dead crew members and chasing a mysterious signal from the depths. The story explores themes of loss, guilt, and confronting one's own failures, with fragmented memories surfacing as the player descends. The game's demo, released on January 29, has already received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with 96% positive reviews out of 138 total, praised for its art style and the tactile feel of operating machinery in a confined space. The Swedish four-person development team Off Black Creations emphasizes immersive experiences that trust the player, while Oro Interactive has previously handled titles like 'Super Battle Golf' and 'Roadside Research'.
Game Spark published its weekly roundup of new game releases for the week of June 1 to June 6, 2026. The list covers releases across Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with separate schedules for Japan and North America. Major titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, launching June 3 on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; Gothic 1 Remake, arriving June 6 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; The 7th Guest Remake, out June 4 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; and eFootball Kick-Off!, also releasing June 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable releases include House Flipper Remastered Collection, River City Saga: Journey to the West, TETRIS THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-, and multiple smaller indie titles. The roundup also lists several games launching across multiple platforms on the same day, such as the Kunio-kun title River City Saga: Journey to the West and the villain-reincarnation game Villain Reincarnation.
Fangamer Japan opened preorders on May 28 for the physical edition of the OFF remake on Nintendo Switch, with a September 3 release date. Two versions are available: a standard package and a Fangamer Japan-exclusive Bad Human Edition. The standard package includes the game, an instruction manual, and a "Memories of the Park" commemorative art card. The Bad Human Edition adds a Batter bobblehead doll, a set of six tarot-style cards in a foil-stamped passport case, and a 16-page prequel comic titled "OF" by original creator Mortis Ghost. OFF is a freeware RPG originally released in 2008 by Mortis Ghost's Belgian team. The remake, which features revamped battles, new areas, and new bosses, launched digitally for PC and Switch in March 2026. The physical edition supports Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Select retailers including Animate, Amazon Japan, and others offer store-specific purchase bonuses such as can badges, can magnets, acrylic keychains, bromide prints, and purification stickers.
Chorus Worldwide released Coffee Talk Tokyo on May 21, 2026, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Xbox One. The spin-off moves the coffee shop from Seattle to an alternative 2026 Tokyo where humans, yokai, and gods coexist. Toge Productions, the original developer, now supervises while Chorus handles primary development. The game introduces a barista assistant named Vin and a new cast of regulars.
The Akane-Banashi anime has released a preview for its 8th episode ahead of its May 23, 2026 debut. The series premiered on April 4, 2026, and streams on YouTube and Netflix worldwide. The anime adapts the manga by writer Yuki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue, which began in 2022 and has 17 volumes. Viz Media publishes the English version. The anime is directed by Ayumu Watanabe, with scripts overseen by Michihiro Tsuchiya. Yu Harima is assistant director, and Kii Tanaka handles character designs and chief animation direction. Production is by ZEXCS. The Japanese cast includes Anna Nagase as Akane Osaki, Takuya Eguchi as Karashi Nerimaya, Rie Takahashi as Hikaru Koragi, and others. Netflix also recently revealed additional English dub cast members for the third episode. The story follows Akane Osaki, a high school student who secretly takes rakugo lessons from her father's former teacher, Shiguma Arakawa, and begins her climb from opening act to headliner.