P-P is a game streamer with over 670,000 subscribers who founded the studio Pixel Smile. Their debut rhythm game, Step Theater, was previewed at BitSummit PUNCH 2026 and is planned for release on Steam in 2026.
P-P, a game streamer with over 670,000 subscribers, heads the studio Pixel Smile. At BitSummit PUNCH 2026, Yoshida Terukazu previewed Step Theater, a rhythm game from Pixel Smile published by N-Bit Games. The PC title uses simple button presses timed to video and music, with stages including mochi-pounding and a mochi-grilling showdown. A special pestle controller was also playable. The game is planned for release in 2026 on Steam.
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The first episode of Rich Girl Caretaker introduces Itsuki, a normal student who becomes the secret caretaker for the outwardly perfect but inwardly messy Hinako. The episode frames Itsuki's abandonment by his gambling parents as comedy, and Hinako's dependency on him as a running joke. The review finds the humor flat and the central relationship more uncomfortable than charming, comparing it unfavorably to Kare Kano.
A collaboration figure between Animeone and artist POPQN, titled '[i Buy] Series Nurse Call,' is now available for pre-order in 1/6 scale at Amiami. The figure stands approximately 280mm tall and includes interchangeable face and arm parts, an IV stand, blood transfusion bag, and syringe. It is priced at 8,140 yen (tax included) directly from the manufacturer, with Amiami offering it at 7,890 yen. Release is scheduled for January 2027.
The legendary CG anime 'POPEE the Performer' will screen in theaters for the first time at Shibuya Cine Quinto from August 11 to September 6, 2026. The event, titled 'Wolf Circus Troupe Shibuya Triumphant Return,' includes a special exhibition and merchandise sales, marking the franchise's return after 26 years.
GKIDS announced during its Anime Expo panel on Sunday several home video releases, including a 4K UHD Collector's Edition for Look Back on September 8, a 4K UHD Collector's Edition for the 4K remaster of Angel's Egg on September 22, and a Blu-ray Disc release for Hideaki Anno's live-action film Love & Pop on October 6.
Tokyopop announced five new manga licenses during its Anime Expo panel on Sunday, including omnibus editions of How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, a Hololive comic, and three other titles spanning romance, fantasy, and comedy.
ASCII.jp's 2026 Summer Anime Special Part 7 highlights five titles: Grand Blue Season 3, The Cat and the Dragon, The Strongest Dregs Prince's Secret Imperial Succession Struggle, The Case of the Transfer Student's Pure and Lovely Beautiful Girl Being a Childhood Friend I Used to Play with Thinking She Was a Boy, and X-Men '97. Grand Blue Season 3 premieres July 6.
Tablier Marketing Co., Ltd. has released ticket and experience details for the VR event 'Ave Mujica XR 'Ave Mujica -pupa ludere-'' based on the TV anime 'BanG Dream! Ave Mujica'. The event will run from July 18 to August 30, 2026, at the Entas event space in Akihabara's Onoden Building. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 PM on July 6 via the special website. Attendees will explore iconic scenes from the series in a VR space, with an immersive experience lasting about 30 minutes. Newly recorded audio by voice actors Riko Sasaki, Yuzuki Watase, Mei Okada, Akane Yonezawa, and Kanon Takao will be featured. A built-in camera function allows commemorative photos with characters, which can be taken home. XR production is handled by ABAL and Sanzigen. Weekday tickets are 1,500 yen, weekend and holiday tickets 2,000 yen. The event is organized by Tablier Marketing and planned by the BanG Dream! Ave Mujica XR Project.
Eyewear brand Zoff has released a collaboration collection with the popular character franchise Puppet Sunsun, titled "Zoff | PUPPET SUNSUN." The collection launched on July 3, 2026, at select Zoff stores nationwide and the Zoff official online store. It features eight types of eyewear designed around a food theme, including glasses and sunglasses adorned with Sunsun's favorite bread and donuts. The lineup includes six glasses models priced between ¥9,900 and ¥12,200, and two sunglass models at ¥9,900 each. All eyewear comes with an exclusive glasses case and cloth featuring illustrations of Sunsun, Nonnon, and Zonzon. Additional accessories include die-cut glasses cloths, mascot cleaners, stand-type glasses cases, multi-straps, sacoche-type glasses cases, and a fluffy glasses case. A web-exclusive trading acrylic keychain complete set is also available for ¥2,500. The collaboration marks the first time Zoff has worked with Puppet Sunsun, a franchise whose social media following exceeds 3.5 million across platforms.
The Wallpaper Engine Team announced on June 30 that it will delete all application-type wallpapers from the Steam Workshop within about a week, following reports of malware in the format. The decision comes after cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reported on June 16 that dozens of application-type wallpapers on the Steam Workshop contained malware, with each downloaded thousands or tens of thousands of times. Application-type wallpapers, which allow creators to run executable (.exe) files as wallpapers, account for only 0.5% of all wallpapers on the platform, and the number of affected users is very small. The team explained that the application type was a legacy feature from the software's early development, inspired by Android sideloading, and was hidden by default with a warning screen. Development has since progressed with built-in editors and SceneScript, a JavaScript-based language that can handle events like time and mouse clicks, making custom executables unnecessary. The team stated that the risks of maintaining the application type now outweigh its benefits. Users who wish to keep their application-type wallpapers can back them up locally before the deletion. The removal applies only to the Steam Workshop; users can still create application-type wallpapers on their own.
Chinese hardware engineer Wenting Zhang released a Game Boy emulator called 'Paper Boy S3' running on the M5Stack PaperS3 microcontroller development kit with an E-ink display. The emulator uses high-refresh-rate E-ink technology from Zhang's Modos Flow project, reproduces the Game Boy LCD with touch controls, and supports quick save/load. It is available via M5Burner, though the PaperS3 is discontinued.
Clickteam is distributing the retro-style RPG 'POPGOES Arcade' for free on Steam until June 29 at 3:00 AM. The game, an official spin-off of Five Nights at Freddy's selected for the Fazbear Fanverse Initiative, holds an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating with 96% of 1,452 reviews recommending it. A version 3.1.9 update with bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements was released on June 25.
XGIMI announced that its new projectors, including the TITAN, Elfin Flip Plus, and Elfin Flip Laser, won multiple awards at the VGP2026 SUMMER audio-visual awards in Japan. The TITAN received the Grand Special Award and a Gold Award in the Audio-Visual Division, while the Elfin Flip Plus earned the Planning Award and Gold Awards in two categories. The Elfin Flip Laser also won a Gold Award.
Developer Jay Otten, inspired by his late cat Rip, has launched a Kickstarter for "Rip P.I. Case File 01 - Dog Gone It," a side-scrolling platformer for the NES. The game follows Rip, now a detective, searching After Life City for a missing demon dog. The $500 goal has been exceeded, with pledges over $6,200 as of writing.
The first volume of Sayaka Mogi's new manga "Kuro-neko-sensei to Hotsureta Kanja-tachi" was released as an e-book on June 24, 2026, from Hayakawa Publishing. The dark fantasy follows a quack doctor treating stuffed animals with strange illnesses, including a rabbit with suicidal ideation and an elephant that gave away its button eyes. The obi carries a recommendation by Yosuke Takahashi. Store-specific bonuses include different newly drawn manga.
Disney+ promoted a new double-length Simpsons episode with a poster parodying the American movie poster for Satoshi Kon's 2006 anime film Paprika. The poster for "The Simpsons Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition" features a silhouette of Marge Simpson filled with episode scenes, mirroring the Paprika poster's silhouette design. The episode began streaming on Disney+ last Wednesday.
The Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour, celebrating 45 years of Gunpla, will hold its last domestic event at the Yokohama Sky Building from July 10 to August 31, 2026. The venue offers exclusive Gunpla kits, merchandise, a 2-meter Gundam statue, and purchase bonuses including a card game promo and a limited tote bag.
KRAFTON JAPAN has launched the "KRAFTON Steam Publisher Sale 2026" on Steam, running from June 18 to June 26, 2026. The eight-day sale offers special prices on over 30 titles from KRAFTON, its creative studios, and partner studios. Featured games include the survival life simulation game "Dinkum," the rhythm action title "Hi-Fi RUSH," the pet-raising game "My Little Puppy," the sci-fi action game "MIMESIS," and the action RPG "Last Epoch." The maximum discount reaches 85% off on "The Callisto Protocol." During the sale, a separate promotion for "PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS" gives players double G-Coin when they purchase the in-game currency. The event page also highlights upcoming titles, including the new game "Age Twisters" and a public test for the in-development "PUBG: Black Budget." Some titles may not be available depending on language settings, and discount periods for certain games may end on June 25.
Infolens announced on June 18 that the Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 Replica will go on sale in Japan starting at 10:00 AM on June 19. The wearable replica reproduces the Pip-Boy 3000 from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas at a 1:1 scale. It features a die-cast metal front case, injection-molded ABS body, and memory foam cuff. The device includes an IPS LCD display that shows in-game screens such as status and maps, a clock and alarm function, and an FM radio tuner. It can also play the Fallout 4 minigame Atomic Command. A gimmick simulates monitor distortion that can be fixed by tapping the screen. The product comes with a metal display stand, USB-C charging cable, FM radio antenna cable, size adjustment cuff, spacer bar, and a RobCo hex tool. The price is 77,000 yen including tax. Sales will be conducted through the INFOLENS GEEK SHOP online, at the Ikebukuro Parco store, and at the Fallout Collection in Nagoya PARCO until June 21. The replica was developed in collaboration with The Wand Company based on the in-game 3D model.
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reported on June 16 that it discovered malware embedded in wallpapers for the popular Steam utility Wallpaper Engine. Dozens of infected wallpaper packages were found on the Steam Workshop, with each recording thousands to tens of thousands of downloads. Attackers exploited the software's 'application-type wallpaper' feature, which can execute Windows programs, to sneak in malicious code. Two main infection methods were identified: directly bundling malicious executable files, DLLs, or scripts into the wallpaper package, and hiding malware inside a password-protected archive with the password embedded in the archive name or configuration file. The malware includes information-stealing tools like Lumma and Vidar, the RenEngine loader, and the DarkKomet backdoor. One sample from December 2025 appeared to function normally by launching an embedded desktop game while deploying DarkKomet and installing a modified library to collect Steam account information and hijack logged-in sessions. The primary target was China, accounting for 89.4% of downloads, followed by Russia at 5.5%. Kaspersky believes multiple independent threat actors are behind the attacks, not a single group. By the time the findings were published, the malicious wallpapers had been removed from the platform, but Kaspersky warned that new ones may appear.
Dragami Games announced that the remastered zombie action game Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide as of the series' 14th anniversary on June 14, 2026. A winning costume from the design contest, the Kogal Costume, will be distributed at the end of June.
The global K-Pop education platform WORLD K-POP CENTER has signed an exclusive contract with The Crown Production, a subsidiary of R2 Co., Ltd., to expand into Japan. The partnership aims to provide K-Pop education systems and international networks to Japanese youth, and includes discussions toward establishing a future J-POP CENTER. The collaboration is part of the BORDERLESS WAVE project.
Publisher 3goo released the arcade racing game '4PGP' on PS5 and PC (Steam) on June 11, 2026. The download-only version costs 1,980 yen including tax. The game is a multiplayer racing title that channels the feel of 1990s arcade racers, supporting up to four-player split-screen play in modes including Quick Race, Championship, and Time Attack. It features 14 circuits themed after countries and 19 cars modeled after real formula cars. The PS5 and PC versions add analog input for accelerator and brake, control settings and key mapping, and 4K/60fps display. A new machine called the 'SAFETY CAR' is also included. The PC version supports Steam Remote Play Together for online multiplayer. Alongside the new releases, a free update for existing Switch 2 and Switch versions adds the same new features and content, plus CPU behavior improvements and balance adjustments. The game involves creators from classic racing franchises: design by Kenji Sasaki, known for 'Sega Rally' and 'Ridge Racer', and a soundtrack by Tomoyuki Kawamura of 'Virtua Racing' and 'Shutokou Battle' fame. Director Jonathan Maulor, who worked on 'Test Drive Unlimited' and 'The Crew', oversees development with his company Vision Reelle co-developing.
Puppet Sunsun's pop-up shop "HELLO! PUPPET SUNSUN" will run in 12 cities nationwide starting July 1, 2026 in Tokyo. Over 90 products will be available, including new art goods and first-time items featuring Fanfan and Tsukutsuku. For the first time, each venue will sell local limited items such as stickers and acrylic keychains with city-specific sign motifs. Purchase novelties include random trading cards.
At Summer Game Fest 2026, Day of the Devs featured a hands-on demo of 'Bub,' a narrative adventure from New York-based studio Paperfrog. The game uses paper-cut, paint, and collage visuals to depict memories. Play involves movement, interaction, and timed input sequences, with transitions from conversation to memory fragments.
Publisher Critical Reflex and developer Moving Pieces Interactive announced the cooperative first-person horror game Pipes.exe during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The game supports one to four players who take on the role of low-level QA testers at a company called SYSTEM 6D. Players enter a software environment styled after 1990s-era Windows PCs, navigating procedurally generated worlds that resemble classic screen savers. The objective is to collect artifact items and deposit them into a trash bin, then reach an exit to clear each stage. Gameplay involves climbing pipes, avoiding monsters, and dealing with gimmicks such as pipe tips that attack like snakes, bugs that cling to inventory, and streams of stars that cause falls. There are six stages total, and two consecutive wipes on the same stage result in a game over. Between stages, players can purchase items at a shop. The game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam. A live-action trailer was also released, set in a 1990s-style office with unsettling atmosphere.
Serenity Forge announced its rhythm adventure game 'Puppergeist' will launch July 16 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, with the Steam version releasing July 17. Players follow witch Claire into the Doggie Underworld to find her lost puppy, petting dog souls in rhythm minigames to heal them and unlock stories. Art is by NomnomNami, music by Kan Gao and Kawai Sprite.
Hololive VTuber Shiranui Flare's collaboration song "Vi∀" with the rhythm game "pop'n music High☆Cheers!!" will release in-game on June 4, 2026. The song is part of a larger collaboration with three BEMANI titles that began April 23. LIGHT and NORMAL charts are playable immediately; HYPER and EX charts require event progression.
The Golden Trailer Awards, honoring the year's best film marketing, announced winners on May 28. Konami's Silent Hill f won Best Video Game Trailer. Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animation/Family Poster. The live-action film of the horror game Exit 8 won Best Foreign Horror. Several anime and game-related nominees, including Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, lost in their categories.
Indie developer Pop Elephant Studio has released a demo for My Dismantling History on Steam, a psychological horror adventure game about a prince who loses everything and begins a life of exile with his uncle. The demo lasts about 30 minutes, and the full game is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
Publisher HypeTrain Digital announced that 'PAPERHEAD', a horror FPS from developer Paperhead te4m, will launch on September 18. The game combines boomer shooter combat with a magic pencil that rewrites the cardboard world. It will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
The 4K remaster of Satoshi Kon's Paprika will expand to 82 theaters across Japan starting August 7, 2026, following a January revival run. A 4K UHD plus Blu-ray set is scheduled for September 9. The film marks its 20th anniversary this year.
Developer xenopaper opened the Steam store page for Madō no Bloshua on May 29, 2026. The fantasy RPG uses a 240×160 pixel screen size and colorful pixel art animations inspired by the Game Boy Advance. Players control protagonist Annie as she investigates monster outbreaks in her hometown Yumures and her own origins. The game features a timeline battle system where turn order management determines victory, a Rabbit's Territory system where rabbits appear as safe areas expand, and ability-based character growth that consumes maximum HP. A playable demo will appear at SAPPORO GAME ODYSSEY on June 7.
German studio Pipapo Games released Map Map - A Map-Making Game on Steam on May 29. Players use authentic surveying tools like compasses, step counting, telescopes, and sextants to create maps of islands. The game currently has a 92% positive rating from 95 Steam user reviews. A 10% launch discount runs until June 12.
Netflix announced a world concert tour for its hit anime film 'KPOP GIRLS! DEMON HUNTERS,' produced in partnership with AEG Presents. The tour will bring the film's music and characters to live audiences. Cities and dates are expected by late 2026, with a waitlist already open on a dedicated website.
KRAFTON JAPAN released the console version of the story-driven adventure game "My Little Puppy" on May 29, 2026. The download version is available now for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, with a physical release scheduled for June 25. Developed by Dreamotion, the game is inspired by a Korean proverb about a dog that died first coming to greet its owner in the afterlife. Players control Bongu, a Welsh Corgi living in Dog Heaven beyond the Rainbow Bridge, who embarks on a journey to welcome his owner who has just passed away. The game features dog-specific actions such as sniffing, barking, and jumping, and takes place across afterlife regions including deserts, snowy mountains, and beaches. Console version purchase bonuses include customization items like a Dinosaur Costume, Scarf, Glasses, and Bag. The first official licensed merchandise for the game, produced by Inforens, includes eight items such as tote bags and acrylic keychains featuring Bongu, with reservations opening May 29 and items shipping from early July 2026.
At BitSummit PUNCH 2026, Yoshida Terukazu previewed Step Theater, a rhythm game from Pixel Smile (headed by streamer P-P) and published by N-Bit Games. The PC title uses simple button presses timed to video and music, with stages like mochi-pounding and a mochi-grilling showdown. A special pestle controller was also playable. Release is planned for 2026 on Steam.
Abema announced a sequel for Poppin-Play Kitchen, an original anime pilot from its Project PRISMation indie animator initiative. Creator Zemyata from Thailand released a new visual and a comment. The project also opened its first public call for short original anime proposals with production funding and marketing support.
NHK is producing a live-action television special based on Osamu Tezuka's autobiographical manga 'Paper Fortress,' which depicts his wartime childhood. The special, titled 'Tezuka Osamu no Sensō,' will also draw from Tezuka's short story 'God Father's Son' and interweave his life in 1973 with his alter ego's story in 1945. Kengo Kōra stars as Tezuka, and Konosuke Harada plays the protagonist Tetsurō Osamu. The special premieres in August, with filming starting in May in the Kansai area.
Netflix released an animated music video for Devil May Cry Season 2 featuring the new single "See U in Hell" by Papa Roach featuring Hanumankind. The video debuted on May 7, 2026, ahead of the season's exclusive Netflix premiere on May 12, 2026. The song was written by Alex Seaver of Mako, Jacoby Shaddix, Hanumankind, and Tyler Demorest, and produced by Seaver and Demorest. Papa Roach's earlier song "Last Resort" was used in a trailer for Season 1. The first season of the animated series launched on Netflix on April 3, 2026, with the sequel announcement following a week later. The project was first announced in September 2023 as an anime series from Capcom, Studio Mir, and Adi Shankar. Series creator Adi Shankar commented on his mission for the upcoming season earlier this week. A key visual and main trailer were revealed last month. The voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Scout Taylor-Compton as Mary, Hoon Lee as White Rabbit, Kevin Conroy as VP Baines, and Chris Coppola as Enzo.