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Banpresto is releasing monitor top figures of Panty and Stocking from 'New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT' as crane game prizes. The two figures, each about 12 cm tall, depict the characters in sitting poses and come with a logo-designed base. They will appear sequentially starting June 16, 2026.
Yacht Club Games released Mina the Hollower on May 29, 2026. The top-down action-adventure game uses Game Boy Color-era visuals. On Steam, it has earned a Very Positive rating. The game's map design and burrowing combat system have drawn praise for their depth, going beyond mere nostalgia.
Nekonome Co., Ltd. released the competitive shogi game KIOU on June 12, 2026, for iOS and Android devices. The game features authentic shogi rules, AI support from professional player Hiroki Taniai, multiple battle modes, and character interactions with voice acting. A PC version on Steam is planned for a future release.
Nintendo has released Pictonico!, a free smartphone game that turns photos of faces into instant mini-games. Developed by Intelligent Systems, the studio behind WarioWare, the app offers three free trial games and paid packs totaling 80 games. The game continues Nintendo's history of face-based play from titles like Face Shooting and Utsusu WarioWare.
Bandai Spirits is releasing a plastic model kit of the Arquebus AC VP-40S from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon as part of its 30 Minutes Missions (30MM) series. The kit goes on sale June 13, 2026, for 2,530 yen. It features a common structure for head, core, arms, and legs that allows part swapping similar to the game's assembly system. The set includes the VP-66LH handheld weapon, and shoulder and left-hand weapons use 3mm joints for compatibility with other 30MM Armored Core VI kits. The same day also sees the release of Weapon Set 07, which includes close-combat chainsaw weapons: WB-0000 BAD COOK, WB-0010 DOUBLE TROUBLE, BML-G2/P19SPL-12, and SB-033M MORLEY, priced at 1,650 yen. Both products are non-scale plastic model kits from Bandai Spirits.
Ahead of the July 3, 2026 release of Toy Story 5, a wave of licensed goods has been announced, including Takara Tomy talking figures, Belkin iPad cases, Kenko Tokina kids' cameras, Shimamura T-shirts, ASICS shoes, Kirin Icha tea with character labels, and K.UNO jewelry featuring Lotso and other characters.
Outright Games has announced Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, a 3D narrative adventure game for up to two players. Players become a new resident of Sesame Street, customize their character, and prepare for a neighborhood festival alongside Elmo, Grover, Bert, and Ernie. The game targets preschoolers with intuitive controls and a pressure-free story. It launches October 9 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch.
Anime News Network's weekly release list for June 7-13 includes the anime Blu-ray releases of Alien Nine and Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope from AnimEigo, and the Sailor Moon Crystal Seasons 1-3 Collection from Viz Media. The manga slate features 47 print volumes, including new series debuts and ongoing titles from Viz Media, Seven Seas, Yen Press, Kodansha USA, and others.
Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic announced that Gothic 1 Remake sold over 500,000 copies in its first week after its June 6 release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and overseas PS5. The open-world RPG peaked at 78,000 concurrent players on Steam and holds an 85% 'Very Positive' rating from over 15,000 user reviews.
Sega announced a new Frieren figure for its Figurizmα prize line, depicting the heroine upside down in a Flower Dance variant. It will appear in Japanese arcades on July 24, 2026, with worldwide release to follow, and Toho is already taking pre-orders for $30.
Ize Press announced it will publish the English-language print edition of the boys-love webtoon Love So Pure in December 2026. The full-color paperback will feature the mature version of the story and be available through major bookstores, online retailers, and comic shops. The webtoon, created by PlanB, was serialized on Tapas from 2021 to 2024 and has over 4.6 million views.
Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed eight manga, six novel series, and one box set for release in December 2026. The slate includes new titles such as Witches Can't Be Collared, Your Castle's Little Helper, Tale of the Wizrain Kingdom, Mafia, and Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Episode Asfi, among others.
Virtual singer and rapper Sakusuzume, signed to Pony Canyon's HAMMER COLLECTIVE label, will release her fifth single "Look Ahead" digitally on Wednesday, June 17. The track is co-produced by hirihiri, a member of the music project PAS TASTA, and rapper and producer Yaca (YACA IN DA HOUSE). The song is described as a high-speed hyperflip track, a genre of electronic music defined by extreme editing, distortion, and heavy sampling. Lyrics and composition are credited to Yaca, with composition and production by both Yaca and hirihiri. A music video for the single will premiere on the HAMMER COLLECTIVE official YouTube channel at 8:00 PM on June 17. Later that same day at 9:00 PM, Sakusuzume will host a YouTube live stream where she plans to make a "major announcement." Sakusuzume began her activities in July 2025 with her debut song "Silent Prism," which featured lyrics and composition by Daoko and sound production by Pa's Lam System. In 2026, she contributed to the ending themes of two TV anime series, increasing her visibility as a virtual singer.
Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games released a demo for the off-road exploration adventure 'over the hill' on June 12. The demo runs until June 22, features the early area Emerald Lake, supports up to 4-player online co-op, and includes three unlockable vehicles. The full version is planned for 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Black March Studios released a major update for the turn-based tactical RPG 'Crimson Tactics: The Rise of the White Banner', adding Japanese and 14 other languages, gameplay overhauls, and a teaser for a next episode. The game is 50% off on Steam until June 26, 2026.
Code Horizon and PlayWay released a demo for Gold Mining Simulator 2 on June 11, 2026. The game is a sequel to the 2017 original Gold Mining Simulator. Players use heavy machinery such as excavators, pickup trucks, and the AUH-20C washing plant to mine gold in the Alaskan wilderness. The demo includes a narrated quest line and interactions with local NPCs. Unlike the previous single-player-only title, the full game will support multiplayer. The demo is single-player only. It is available on PC via Steam and supports Japanese. Mining operations require resources and machinery can break down, so players must manage supplies and perform maintenance. The demo allows players to experience the evolved physics-based excavation mechanics and realistic heavy machinery.
Starlance Studios and Ironward announced that their PC RTS ZeroSpace will launch on July 20, 2026. The game, described as a next-generation RTS, was created with input from former StarCraft pro gamers CatZ and Scarlett. It features four races, six heroes, and 14 mercenary factions. A demo is available on Steam, and Japanese localization is in its final stages.
Anime News Network interviews director Kazuaki Terasawa about the visual design of Nippon Sangoku. Terasawa explains the series blends traditional Japanese painting techniques with 3D renderings of modern structures to depict a future Japan that has regressed to the Meiji era. Color and texture are used on a cut-by-cut basis to reflect character emotions, categorized into joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
The first two seasons of the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha TV anime are now streaming for free on the official YouTube channel, timed to the upcoming premiere of the latest series. Starting June 12, episodes 1 through 6 of the original Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha are available for one week. Episodes 7 through 13 will follow on June 19. The second season, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's, will begin its free run on June 26 with episodes 1 through 6, and episodes 7 through 13 will be added on July 3. Each batch is available for exactly one week before it is removed. The promotion is meant to build anticipation for Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance, which starts airing in July 2026. The Nanoha franchise began with the first TV anime in 2004 and has since expanded into films, manga, and games.
Medicom Toy announced a MAFEX action figure of Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars, clad in her white cloak costume. The figure stands 14.5 cm tall, includes three swappable head parts and lightsaber blades with motion blur effect, and is set for release in March 2027 at 14,080 yen.
Bandai Spirits will release the HG 1/144 Gundam F91 [Afterimage Image Clear Ver.] as a Gundam Base exclusive on June 13. The kit uses clear glitter plastic to evoke the "afterimage with mass" effect from the film's final battle, and can reproduce the face-open and heat-radiation-fin-deployed states via part selection and replacement. It is priced at 1,870 yen including tax.
LoadComplete released a free demo of STUDIO NEMO's pixel art extraction ARPG 'VOID DIVER: Escape from the Abyss' on Steam, timed to Steam Next Fest. The 2.5D game features teams of up to three players retrieving artifacts from a dungeon with changing layouts. The full PC release is planned for 2026.
A second Evangelion x CASETiFY collaboration collection launched June 12, following the first announced in February. The lineup includes limited-edition phone cases, an AirPods Max headphone case styled after plug suits, and an Angel-themed grip stand, available online and at select Japanese retail locations.
Developer TANGEKITAN will release the exploration-based adventure game 'Moss Palace Parade' on Steam on July 17. The game follows a girl who wakes up without memories in a decayed research facility overgrown with vegetation, and players explore the space to unravel the mysteries of the world and the protagonist. The game uses full CG visuals blending Gothic architecture, sci-fi structures, and ruins, with an estimated playtime of about one hour.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Persona series, a no-loser lottery called Ichiban Kuji Persona Series 30th Anniversary has been announced. The visual features protagonists from Persona 3, 4, and 5. Further details are due on June 30. Separately, Takeuchi Ryosuke collaboration goods are available at Village Vanguard, and a Lawson campaign with newly drawn goods begins June 30.
Pathea Games released a new trailer for My Time at Evershine, the third installment in the My Time series. The game raised $2.9 million (about 464 million yen) on Kickstarter, exceeding a stretch goal that canceled early access. The trailer shows cinematic world shots and gameplay: gathering, crafting, building, and fighting raiders. It is planned for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Atari has opened pre-orders for the physical edition of Barbie Rewind, a collection of 16 Barbie video games spanning NES to GBA, including the previously unreleased Barbie Vacation Adventure. The collection releases November 12, 2026, with a Deluxe Edition limited to 2,000 units that includes a Barbie doll wearing an Atari T-shirt.
Persona 5: The Phantom X has released Ver.4.3, adding Akihiko Sanada as a ★5 character through a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The event, titled "Moon Path・Thunder Fist," runs until June 25, 2026, and includes a pickup contract, login bonuses, and anniversary rewards.
ABEMA announced a free all-at-once broadcast of the TV anime Kuroko's Basketball, airing all 78 episodes including OVAs over three consecutive Sundays starting June 14. Season 1 airs June 14, Season 2 on June 21, and Season 3 on June 28. Episodes are available for free for one week after each broadcast.
Toplitz Productions released the 'Shokunin' update version 1.2.2.1 for Sengoku Dynasty, an open-world survival sim set in the Sengoku period. The update adds beekeeping, pottery crafting, new building elements like stone foundations and clay tile roofs, new weapons, decorative board games, UI improvements, and bug fixes. A known visual bug after seasonal changes is noted.
Hobby Japan is reprinting the Hirotoshi Sano Gundam Art Collection: EDGE of GUNDAM on August 7, 2026. The book, featuring mechanical animation director Hirotoshi Sano's Gundam illustrations, was originally released 25 years ago. Pre-orders are open now at the Post Hobby Web Shop and Yodobashi Camera stores.
Shiro Games launched the early access of SpaceCraft on Steam on June 11. The sci-fi MMO reached a peak of over 4,000 concurrent players, but user reviews are mixed at 69% positive from 315 reviews. Negative feedback centers on the game being an MMO, with some players expecting a single-player experience.
Max Factory announced the 31st installment of its Naked Angel plastic model series, featuring actress Alice Otsu. The 1/20 scale model uses 3D scanning to reproduce her body and includes two poses. It is set for release in December 2026 at 3,080 yen.
CHET Group announced the compilation album 'discover -Re-ride Collection-' featuring 17 VTubers, VSingers, voice actors, and creators, based on the first V Collection song 'discover.' Pre-orders start June 19, 2026, with the album releasing August 25, 2026. The project uses a baton-style production method called 'Re-ride' where artists freely contribute parts.
Joker Studio, the developer behind Identity V, showed its new RPG Sea of Remnants at Summer Game Fest 2026. The game is a command-based RPG with a dice system and special move inputs, set in a colorful fantasy ocean world with doll-like character designs. A play report from the event details the opening sequence and battle mechanics.
Accelix and SCON will release a Steam demo for Maid Cafe Simulator on June 14. The shop management game features five kemomimi VTuber maids and tasks players with rebuilding a cafe from near bankruptcy. The demo includes three maids and about 60 minutes of gameplay. The full early access release is planned for July.
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.1, a set of 1/12 scale replica weapons and shields from the Dragon Quest series, releasing September 4, 2026. The first wave includes six types: Roto's Sword, Roto's Shield, Club, Bladed Boomerang, Dragon Killer, and Mirror Shield. Each item costs 1,870 yen, with a box of six at 11,220 yen, though contents are random.
Independent developer Smiley Dog Studio released the first-person horror game Don't Stop Smiling on Steam on June 12. The game uses a PC camera to monitor the player's facial expressions in real time. If the player stops smiling, the game ends. The game costs 530 yen and takes about 60 minutes to complete.
ABEMA will stream all episodes of Fate/Zero and Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works for free over two consecutive weekends, starting June 13. The Fate/Zero marathon runs June 13 and 14, covering all 25 episodes split into two blocks. The following weekend, June 20 and 21, ABEMA will air all 26 episodes of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, including episode 0. Both series will be available on the ABEMA Anime SPECIAL channel. After each broadcast window, viewers can watch the episodes on demand for free for one week. Fate/Zero adapts the light novel prequel by Gen Urobuchi and tells the story of the Fourth Holy Grail War. Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, produced by ufotable, adapts the second route of the original visual novel and follows Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka in the Fifth Holy Grail War. The event is part of ABEMA's 10th anniversary programming.
The staff for the television anime of Hiroshi Shiibashi's Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto manga released the third promotional video on Friday, previewing the opening theme song. The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX on July 4 at 10:30 p.m., with additional broadcasts on Sun TV and BS Fuji. The series will also stream in Japan on services including d Anime Store, Anime Times, and lemino.
The television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked manga has revealed its main promotional video, a July 8 premiere date, theme song performers, and additional cast members. Lia performs the opening theme, and AVAM performs the ending theme. The anime will debut on multiple Japanese TV stations and streaming services.
A Hazbin Hotel pop up shop will run at Abeno Harukas in Osaka from June 25 to July 7, 2026. The event offers new items like cushions, badges, and stickers, plus reprints of the first lineup that sold out in 2025. A purchase novelty and a lottery campaign are also planned.
Bandai released a gashapon series of mini CD collections featuring songs from Hololive 3rd Generation's first EP, "#Kyururun Daisakusen." The lineup includes seven types, four of which are "Yokubari Computer Girl" with replica member messages, plus three other tracks. Each capsule costs 500 yen and became available from the second week of June 2026.
Devolver Digital and System Era Softworks released the early access version of STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions on June 12, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The cooperative action-adventure game is set in the Astroneer universe and has players exploring space from the ESS Starseeker station. A game guide and a Twitch Drops event are also available.
Denfaminicogamer published a hands-on report for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the sequel to the 3-player co-op TPS, now supporting up to 4-player co-op. The writer played a 30-minute session at Summer Game Fest 2026, describing the satisfying power of rocket launchers against swarming aliens and the camaraderie formed with strangers. The booth also offered keyboard and mouse controls for PC players.
Animator Kayoko Ishikawa, known for her design work on 'Aikatsu!', will release her first art collection 'Kayoko Ishikawa Design Works TEATRO' on July 15. The 184-page volume from BNN includes over 500 illustrations, covering her work on 'Aikatsu!', 'Sarazanmai', 'LUPIN the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine', and nine MAPPA titles including 'Yuri!!! on ICE', 'Chainsaw Man', and 'Zenshu.' It also features new drawings, an interview, and commentary.
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.
A newly drawn three-sided back case illustration by Yoshihiko Umakoshi has been revealed for the Motto! Ojamajo Doremi Blu-ray Box, which releases on December 2. The box was greenlit after a pre-order campaign surpassed 500 orders. The series, the third Ojamajo Doremi installment, aired from 2001 to 2002 and marked its 25th anniversary this February.
MAGI ARTS has opened pre-orders for a Sazer Tarius action figure from the tokusatsu series Chouseishin Gransazer. The 150mm PVC and ABS figure includes a bow, six sets of interchangeable hands, and a base. Pre-orders are available at AmiAmi for 8,710 yen, with release scheduled for October 2026.
Frostbloom and solo developer TJ released 'Tabletop Tavern' on June 12. The tabletop-style roguelite RTS lets players command miniature armies from three factions. It earned a 'Very Positive' rating from about 250 Steam reviews on launch day. A roadmap promises free updates including a wizard unit and a new faction.