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Blackbox Inc. has announced that Quinte, the idol VTuber unit under its Lovebox production, will hold a solo mini live titled "Quinte Mini Live ~ Angel's Tale ~" on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at BUZZ music LABO Shinjuku in Kabukicho, Tokyo. The show is built around member Hano Ciel, whose birthday falls on October 4. Doors open at 11:15 and the performance starts at 12:00. Tickets cost 3,000 yen including tax, with a separate 600 yen cash drink fee at entry, and go on sale Monday, September 14, 2026 at 0:00 through ZAIKO. Tickets are split into S, A, B, and C lines by entry order, and FANBOX members of any member's Standard Plan or above get access to the member-exclusive tiers. Performing alongside Ciel are Momosaki Milk, Tsuyami Rurina, Hanano Elenoa, and Kizuki Kira.
Aug 26
Clear River Games announced a remaster of the 1995 Super Famicom action RPG Terranigma during the Pixel Arcadia showcase on August 25, 2026. The game, developed by Quintet and originally published by Enix, will launch in early 2027 for PC (Steam and GOG.com), PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. PLAION will handle publishing for the domestic packaged version. The remaster is licensed by Square Enix, with key members of the original development team participating. Character designer Kamui Fujiwara returns as an advisor, providing new key visuals and in-game designs, while composers Miyoko Kobayashi and Masanori Hikichi contribute new arrangements of some tracks. The game will also include convenience features suited to modern playstyles. Terranigma follows a boy named Ark as he restores life to a desolate surface world, tracing Earth's history from the birth of life to modern civilization. The original game never received an official North American release, and fans have long called it a hidden gem. A 2021 Change.org petition sought archival distribution, with Fujiwara and Kobayashi among its supporters. The remaster will be exhibited at gamescom 2026, which starts August 26 in Cologne, Germany.
Aug 11
AMNIBUS is taking orders for new The Quintessential Quintuplets merchandise featuring the five Nakano sisters in pastel-toned starry sky maid outfits. The Ani-Art KAWAII label lineup includes trading badges, acrylic stands, keychains, and more, with orders open until August 5, 2026, and shipments starting in late October.
Jul 22
On July 20, 2026, numerous anime, manga, and game franchises posted Marine Day greetings on social media. The Japanese national holiday, which honors the ocean and marks the end of the rainy season, prompted official accounts and creators to share beach-themed illustrations, character birthday messages, and promotional content. Among the posts, the official Kaiju No. 8 account promoted an upcoming original short anime titled "Narumi's Weekday" with a pun on the character's name and the kanji for sea. The MAPPA studio released a new illustration by Rie Nishimura for the soccer series DAYS, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. The Sound! Euphonium account reminded followers that the film Sound! Euphonium: The Final Part 2 opens on September 11. Classroom of the Elite noted that July 20 is also the birthday of character Honami Ichinose. The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime account promoted the streaming of its movie Tears of the Azure Sea on U-NEXT. The Chiikawa movie account promoted the July 24 release of Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu. Voice actor Yuki Kaji posted a personal greeting, and the band Orange Range shared a summer song. The roundup, compiled by Anime News Network, spanned three articles covering dozens of entries.
Jun 27
Ken Elephant has previewed nine new capsule toy items for October 2026, including figure collections, pouches, and miniature mascots. The lineup features works by popular artists, nostalgic characters, and practical goods like a Budweiser tote bag designed to fit a six-can pack. The items will be sold at capsule toy corners nationwide, hobby shops, Ken Ele Stand stores, and the official online shop.
Jun 7
Streaming service ABEMA has recommended three anime with memorable proposal scenes in honor of June 7, Proposal Day. The selected works are The Quintessential Quintuplets, Sword Art Online, and SPY×FAMILY, each featuring a notable proposal moment. ABEMA is streaming all three series.