Touhou Project has no new official game or media announcements in the current coverage. The most recent story about the franchise is the launch of a fan-made bullet hell creation tool, Touhou Creator, in Early Access on Steam.
The current Yomimono coverage of Touhou Project consists of a single story: the launch of Touhou Creator, a fan-made bullet hell creation tool, in Early Access on Steam on May 29, 2026. Developer Shiro released the tool, which allows users to design Spell Card bullet patterns using the MiniScript scripting language and share them online. It is priced at 1,150 yen, with a launch discount to 920 yen until June 5.
The other three stories in the cluster are unrelated to Touhou Project. They cover the announcement of Crystal Project 2, a play report for Project Revenant, and Sekai Project licensing two visual novel sequels and a Nekopara artbook. None of these stories mention Touhou Project or any of its characters, games, or staff.
As a result, the dossier for Touhou Project is limited to the one story that directly concerns it. No new official game, media, or event announcements for the franchise appear in the provided coverage. The only development is the release of a third-party creation tool on Steam.
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The song "Hanataba" by MIMI has been added as a playable rhythm game track to Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku starting July 13, 2026. Players can obtain it via Music Card at the Music Shop. It is available in two versions: Sekai ver. featuring MEIKO, Kohane Azusawa, and An Shiraishi, and Virtual Singer ver. featuring Kafu.
Colopl has announced Shironeko Project Infinity, a new game featuring characters from Shironeko Project New World's, for release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027. The announcement follows a long development history: a Switch game was first announced in 2018 under the title Shironeko New Project, delayed in 2019 from 2020 to an undetermined date. The smartphone game launched in 2014 and received a TV anime adaptation in 2020.
Mega Cat Project has released cat versions of One Piece characters as diner staff figures. The six-figure set includes Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Sanji, Chopper, and Trafalgar Law, each with food accessories. Pre-orders are open now for a late December 2026 release at 6,600 yen per box.
The 23rd Hakurei Shrine Grand Festival, a Touhou Project-only doujinshi sale event, was held on May 4, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. With over 2,000 circles exhibiting, it is the largest single-content event in Japan. Cosplayer Nagisa attended as Sakuya Izayoi in a gal style, wearing a loosely worn school uniform and loose socks, a departure from the elegant maid look.
Colopl announced on July 11, 2026, that it will release 'Shironeko Project INFINITY' for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The game is a new action title featuring characters from the smartphone action RPG 'Shironeko Project NEW WORLD'S,' but it is not a port-it is an original work built for consoles. Over 50 playable characters from the series appear. During battle, players encounter allies and can choose to add them to the party or strengthen existing characters. The combination of allied characters triggers 'Character Links,' which evolve actions and apply buffs. Original characters unique to this title are also planned. The game supports single-player and up to four players in local multiplayer. The announcement was made during the 'Shironeko Project' 12th anniversary live stream, and a repost campaign is running on the official X account until July 17. Colopl first announced a Switch version of Shironeko Project in 2018, but that project was delayed for review. This new title revives that console effort after years of uncertainty.
Sega and Colorful Palette released a full-size 2DMV for the Sekai version of '1000-Nen Ikiteru' (lyrics and composition by Iyowa) on the Project Sekai official YouTube channel. The video features Megurine Luka and Wonderlands×Showtime performing the song. Players can also unlock the track as a playable rhythm game song by exchanging Music Cards at the in-game Music Shop.
Cygames has revealed the latest development status of its long-awaited high-end console title Project Awakening through an interview with CGWORLD published on July 10, 2026. The project, first announced in 2016 as the company's debut console game, had seen little public update since a 2018 PS4 announcement and a 2021 tech demo. The interview, conducted as a recruitment piece for Cygames' in-house artist organization Design Division 4, states that the core part of the game is finally coming together and development is now entering a phase of rapid acceleration. Key changes include a switch from Cygames' proprietary Cyllista Game Engine to Unreal Engine 5, and a complete overhaul of character models after the company upgraded its 3D scanning equipment in 2019. The game is an open-world action RPG aiming for hyper-photorealistic visuals, with a setting based on 13th-century Europe. Staff who completed work on Granblue Fantasy: Relink have joined the team, and Cygames has expressed a serious ambition to win Game of the Year. No release date or price has been announced.
CyberStep released the full voice visual novel 'Cat Cat Travel Agency: Momo-iro Town Revitalization Project!' on iOS and Android on July 9, 2026. The game stars VTuber Mizuki Momo as the lead character, who also voices herself. It was previously available on PC and Nintendo Switch since May 2025.
Project Moon's Limbus Company reached a new concurrent player peak of 310,000 during the 9th Walpurgis Night event on July 9, 2026. The surge overwhelmed servers, causing instability. The developer announced it would distribute 1,300 Lunacy as both an apology for the issues and a celebration of the record. The game's player base has grown with each seasonal event, with previous peaks rising from 12,000 in the first Walpurgis Night to this new high.
Anime! Anime!'s reader survey for the second consecutive year asked which medicine-related anime character comes to mind. Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries took first place with about 33% of votes, followed by Detective Conan's Ai Haibara at about 15% and Touhou Project's Eirin Yagokoro at about 7%. The survey ran from June 13 to June 20, 2026, and collected 322 responses.
Sega and Colorful Palette released the full-size 2DMV for 'Gimme more!' (Sekai ver.) on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on July 8, 2026. The song, sung by Hatsune Miku and MORE MORE JUMP! with lyrics and composition by Merokuru, is also available in-game from the 'Present' function.
Nexon announced its booth lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2026, featuring Project RX, a new subculture game from Blue Archive developer IO DIVISION, and Mabinogi Mobile, the cross-play mobile remake of the classic MMORPG. A teaser site is live, with more details to come.
Holostars members Izuru Kanade and Astel Leda will appear as guest performers at FouRTe Project's first offline live, "ALL IN," on August 14 at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo. The two male VTuber groups will perform a collaboration on stage. FouRTe Project, a seven-member virtual idol group, launched in 2025 and has released six singles.
Creative Intelligence Arts posted the first update on Project Phoenix in seven years, revealing the game is still in development after raising $1.02 million via Kickstarter in 2013. The developer apologized for the long silence, cited staff departures as the main cause of delays, and now targets a 2031 release.
On July 8, 2026, publisher Astrolabe Games announced it will handle global publishing for the high-speed mecha shooting game OMEGA PHENEX (Commenced Project Six), developed by the Japanese individual game development circle Surume Game Koubou. The game has been in development for eight years by solo developer Surume Manjuu, who works as a CG designer. Built with Unreal Engine 5, OMEGA PHENEX is influenced by Armored Core: For Answer and features fast-paced 3D mecha combat. Players pilot the highly mobile mecha Icarus across large maps, engaging in over 30 missions including annihilation battles, boss fights, and escort missions. An arena mode for one-on-one battles is also included. The mecha can be customized with parts and color schemes, and a Tune function allows players to adjust durability, mobility, and weapon performance within a cost limit. An open beta test on Steam that began April 25, 2026, attracted over 70,000 participants, and the game has accumulated over 130,000 Steam wishlist registrations. Astrolabe Games will provide global promotion, translation, console version feasibility study, and distribution support. The game is targeting a release on PC via Steam within 2027. A playtest is currently available until July 25, and a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE has raised approximately 6.5 million yen, more than double its initial target.
IO Interactive has announced it has acquired full ownership of the IP and project rights for Project Fantasy, its online fantasy RPG. The acquisition follows the end of a relationship with an external partner, believed by some media outlets to be Microsoft. The company will continue development and funding, but will close its Istanbul studio and lay off staff as part of a restructuring to focus on core titles.
Developer MUC Games released the physics puzzle game Project: Ojisan on Steam on July 7. Players stack old men in various poses on a rooftop, aiming to reach a target height. The game costs 184 yen during a launch sale. It was created by the developer of Slot & Dungeons during a period of mental recovery.
Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures announced on Friday that Damu Amato and Shirabii's novel series Heir to a Monstermancer is receiving a television anime adaptation. The announcement included a teaser visual and the main cast and staff. Manaka Iwami voices Leen, Chiaki Kobayashi voices Hakura, and Akio Ōtsuka voices Ao; all three reprise their roles from a voice drama released with the first novel volume in 2024. Chihiro Kumano directs at Project No.9, with Satoru Sugizawa handling series scripts and Akane Kasasagi designing the characters. The series won the grand prize in the 2nd Drecom Media Awards. Amato originally posted the story on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website from 2016 to 2024. J-Novel Club publishes the novels in English. A manga adaptation by Yū Satō will launch on Drecom's Drecomi+ manga website in September. Drecom will publish the third novel volume on July 10. A promotional webtoon adaptation was produced by MITA, Gudan, and Red Seven.
Sekai Project announced during its Anime Expo panel that it will release Cabbage Soft's visual novel Jewelry Hearts Academia in the West in 2026. The company also showed a demo for Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka and revealed a Grisaia series merchandise collaboration with Frontwing for the series' 15th anniversary.
The sci-fi film 'Project Hail Mary', based on Andy Weir's best-selling novel and starring Ryan Gosling, began streaming exclusively on Prime Video on July 3. The film follows Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of his identity or mission, and gradually uncovers his task to prevent Earth's destruction by solving the mystery of the fading sun. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who won an Academy Award for 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse', the screenplay was written by Drew Goddard, nominated for an Oscar for 'The Martian'. Gosling, who also served as a producer, was the primary advocate for the adaptation, having read the manuscript before publication and urged the studio to hire Lord and Miller. The film was released in theaters on March 20 and became available for rental or purchase on Prime Video on May 13. It earned approximately $141 million worldwide in its opening weekend, the biggest opening for a Hollywood film released in 2026 at that time, and its global box office has exceeded 110 billion yen.
Celsys and Sega are running the 'Everyone Creates a Music Video Campaign' from July 1 to August 31, 2026, for the 6th anniversary of Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku. Fans submit illustrations themed 'Memories of Project Sekai' on social media with a specific hashtag. Selected works will appear in a collaboration music video scheduled for fall 2026. Participants can also receive a free three-month CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO license, and 50 winners will get an original clear file.
MegaHouse's MEGA CAT PROJECT is releasing a second wave of Hunter × Hunter cat mascots featuring six Phantom Troupe members: Chrollo, Nobunaga, Shalnark, Feitan, Machi, and Shizuku. The 30mm PVC figures come with character sheets and cost 900 yen each. Pre-orders open July 2, 2026, with a January 2027 release.
IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series and the upcoming 007 First Light, announced on July 1, 2026, that its partnership with an external publisher for the online fantasy RPG Project Fantasy has ended. The studio did not name the partner, but Bloomberg and other outlets reported that the partner was Microsoft's Xbox division. An Xbox spokesperson told Bloomberg that the company is reassessing its investments and focusing on top priorities, without denying the withdrawal. The split follows a broader organizational reset at Xbox announced in June 2026, which has led to layoffs and project cancellations across the division. IO Interactive stated that Project Fantasy is an IP it owns and remains fully committed to, saying in a post on X that the game will definitely see release. The studio also confirmed that the development team has been reorganized and that personnel adjustments have occurred as a result of the partnership ending. Project Fantasy was first announced in 2023 as a new online fantasy RPG designed for long-term expansion, with few details revealed since. Documents from the Activision Blizzard acquisition case previously linked IO Interactive's Project Dragon to an Xbox publishing deal, which outlets have identified as the same project.
Walkers Co., Ltd. announced that the Aivis Project, an AI voice synthesis service, has surpassed 100,000 users. The project offers a range of products including free software, a model sharing platform, a cloud API, and upcoming model creation tools, all designed to make high-quality voice synthesis accessible without specialized knowledge.
Sega and Colorful Palette released the full-size 2DMV of "All-in-One" (Sekai ver.) on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on June 28, 2026. The song is sung by Kagamine Len and Wonderlands x Showtime, with lyrics and music by Wada Takeaki. The track is also available in-game via the Gift feature.
Game Spark's weekly ranking for June 19-25, 2026, features miHoYo's desktop chill software 'BSide: Olivia Lin' in third place, Pocketpair's publishing director stating the company won't use generative AI because gamers don't want it in fourth, and the open-world tactical shooter 'Project L33T' officially releasing in second.
Solo developer sgthale, creator of 'Viva Project' and 'MyRobot', announced a new simulation game 'Family Time'. The game starts when a beast girl attacks the player, who then becomes a father to many beast girl daughters and is exiled from society. Early development footage shows small beast girls calling out 'Papa!'. The developer plans to release 3D models and art on Patreon. Platforms and release date are not yet announced.
The Netflix animated film Super Kaguya Hime! is not a Vocaloid-themed work, but it has drawn strong support from Vocaloid fans. The article argues the film's structure-a creator, a singer, and a virtual space diva-mirrors the ontology of Vocaloid culture, where Hatsune Miku is sustained by a community of creators rather than a single author.
A television anime adaptation of Makoto Morishita's manga The Fledgling Demon Lord's Starter Shop has been announced for a January 2027 premiere. The cast includes Reiji Kawashima and Rumi Ōkubo, with Jun Hira directing at studio project No.9. A teaser video and visual were released alongside the announcement.
To mark the 25th anniversary of Kamen Rider Agito, a screening of the 2001 film Kamen Rider Agito PROJECT G4 will be held at T-Joy Hakata on July 11. The event will feature stage greetings from Toshiki Kashu, Jun Yamazaki, and Ryo Karato, who played Kamen Rider G4 and is making his first public appearance in 25 years. Tickets include admission to the Shin Agito Exhibition in Fukuoka.
FGO PROJECT announced on June 24 that a new limited-time event, "Waiting for You at the End of Spring," will begin in early July for Fate/Grand Order. The event requires clearing the main story "Beginning of After Time." Masters visiting a new singularity encounter a costumed Servant who calls themselves a butler of Chaldea. The setting is a dreamlike career experience amusement park where everyone can become the self they want to be. The story explores countless "what-ifs" and the spring tale that unfolds beyond them. A welfare Servant exclusive to the event will be available, obtainable by progressing through the event; details on that Servant will be announced later. This is the first limited-time event after the conclusion of the game's second part in December 2025 and the start of a new main story chapter in June 2026. A broadcast titled "Fate/Grand Order Chaldea Broadcast Station Lite Version: New Event 'Waiting for You at the End of Spring' & 'FGO Fes. 2026' Latest Information" is scheduled for July 1, featuring voice actors Ayako Kawasumi and Satoshi Tsuruoka.
Sega released the GT Icons Pack DLC for Project Motor Racing on June 23, 2026. The add-on includes nine legendary racing cars from the 1960s and 1970s, divided into three classes: GT 70, Sports Car 67, and GT 60. The car list features American and European models such as the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3, and 1967 Ford Mk.IV. It also adds the Rocky Knoll Raceway circuit with two layouts.
Colopl has started the "12th Anniversary Eve Festival" for Shironeko Project NEW WORLD'S, running until June 30. The event offers up to 99 gacha chances daily, a Golden Special Character Gacha, and revival quests. A live broadcast on July 11 will precede the game's actual 12th anniversary on July 14.
Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku began a collaboration with the Deemo and Cytus series on June 21, 2026. The event includes a login campaign, a premium gacha, a stamp mission, and the addition of the song "SAIRAI" by Shinichi Kobayashi. The collaboration runs through July 3.
Toei announced the second installment of its tokusatsu series PROJECT R.E.D., titled Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn, which will premiere on TV Asahi on July 26 at 9:30 AM. The series follows treasure hunter Shouto Honoo, who discovers an ancient artifact called the Kakuseiki Omega Horn and awakens a giant horned beast named Enkaku. Enkaku, recognizing Shouto as a king, dubs him Captain Omega Horn and the two form an unconventional partnership. Shouto is played by Sho Nara, a member of the dance and vocal group SEVENIC. Enkaku's half-human form is played by Taisho Kunigami. Other cast members include Nana Itose as Giriko Hazan, Shogo Taduru as Ibaru Zetsubou, and Eito Konishi as the half-human form of Zetsuenkaku. The first installment, Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, has been airing since February. A main visual and teaser PV have been released, showing the red hero and the horned beast with the catchphrase "Raise your voice!"
Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku is running the birthday event "HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kamishiro Rui 2026" from June 21 to June 26, 2026. Players can collect items, pour dew into the Celebration Tree, and craft birthday-limited furniture. Two birthday gachas are also available through June 26.
The film adaptation of Andy Weir's novel 'Project Hail Mary' will be available for unlimited streaming on Amazon Prime Video from July 3, earlier than expected. The film, released in March, has grossed over $600 million worldwide. Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a science teacher who must save Earth.
Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro and 109 Cinemas Osaka Expo City will host an IMAX Christopher Nolan Special from July 10 to July 16, screening Interstellar and Tenet with select scenes in the 1.43:1 aspect ratio via IMAX Laser/GT technology. A special screening of Project Hail Mary is also planned for July 11.
NPO Boat Bridge Asia launches Project KATIG, a crowdfunded initiative to collect, repair, and donate abandoned FRP boats from Japan to remote Philippine islands as life rescue and fishing support vessels. The first crowdfunding round on READYFOR begins June 17, 2026, with a target of 3 million yen for boat repair and transport.
Nexon opened the official X account for Project RX, a new title involving Blue Archive development staff including general producer Kim Yong-ha and illustrator YutokaMizu as art director. The subculture game is in development for PC, console, and smartphone, with a teaser trailer showing character interactions and battle scenes.
Hongxi Studio issued a statement on June 13 warning that a Kickstarter campaign for its game 'Project GT' is fraudulent. The studio said materials were leaked from a partner company and used without permission. It has filed a complaint with Kickstarter and is urging refunds for backers.
Michael Light Co., Ltd.'s BGM Girls Project has collaborated with the information variety program Powered by TV ~Genki Japan~ to co-produce the original song "TV o Miteru Omaera Itton na-". The song, born from an improv segment on the show, will be released on YouTube over two consecutive Saturdays starting June 13, 2026.
Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku added the song Eien Hanahadashii on June 12, 2026. The track, composed by Shishi Shishi, is available in two versions: a Sekai version sung by Megurine Luka and Vivid BAD SQUAD, and a Virtual Singer version sung by Hatsune Miku. A 3DMV for the song also released on the official YouTube channel.
KRAFTON announced the first global community test for its new online multiplayer action game Project ZETA, running June 25-28 on Steam. The test is open to players in Asia, North America, and Europe. Project ZETA is a multi-team tactical arena game where four teams of three compete simultaneously to capture an object called the Prism. The developer, NIRVANANA Studio, plans an early access release in the second half of 2026 after incorporating player feedback.
Michael Light Co., Ltd. announced the BGM Girls Project, a next-generation music initiative delivering BGM with lyrics for everyday scenes like cafes and remote work. The project recruits vocalists, illustrators, lyric writers, and back-office staff, aiming to create a platform where creators can thrive through a data-driven fusion of IT and entertainment.
The anime-style racing game Project GT, featuring Car Girls inspired by real cars and blending ARPG combat with racing, has surpassed its $2,000 Kickstarter goal, raising over $5,100 as of writing. The team includes former members from miHoYo, NetEase, and other studios. Early access is planned for Q2 2027, with a full release on mobile, PC, and console in Q4 2027.
ZUN and other developers have formed a new doujin circle, Shanghai Alice Reprise, dedicated to making Touhou Project games playable on modern systems. Its first project is Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, a remake of the 2002 bullet hell shooter, announced during a June 9 Nintendo Direct. The remake supports 1080p, adds new systems and BGM, and includes a Classic Edition reproducing the original. It launches September 10 on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and Steam.
BEEP Akihabara Store announced a lottery sale for a set of five classic Touhou Project PC-98 titles priced at 2.5 million yen. Lottery tickets will be distributed in-store on June 13, with winners announced on June 14. The set includes Touhou Reiiden, Touhou Fuumaroku, Touhou Yumejikuu, Touhou Gensokyo, and Touhou Kaikidan.
Tripo AI raised approximately $200 million in Series A+ and A++ rounds on June 9, 2026. The company also announced Project Eden, a world model research concept for persistent, editable, multiplayer virtual worlds. Funds will expand research, accelerate algorithm development, and support global expansion.
Valve launched the Steam Bullet Hell Fest 2026 sale event on June 9, bringing discounts on bullet hell shooting games including Vampire Survivors, Enter the Gungeon, and multiple Touhou Project titles. The event runs through June 16 and also offers free demos, upcoming release previews, and themed Steam Points Shop items.