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BANDAI SPIRITS opened reservations on August 26 for five Gunpla kits announced during the "Latest! Gunpla Information Bureau" stream on August 25. The flagship is the MGEX 1/100 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam, the third entry in the MGEX high-end brand and the first in Gunpla history to use colored plastic mechanical core plating. Its theme is "radiance expression," achieved through multiple gold plating types, extra finish, and real metallic gloss injection. The kit includes Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne figures, a Lacus figure that can ride the Proud Defender, and a standing Lacus figure for chest display. It is priced at 26,400 yen and releases in March 2027. The other four kits are the FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Graze Ein from Iron-Blooded Orphans at 7,150 yen (January 2027), the RG 1/144 Gundam Ground Type from The 08th MS Team at 4,620 yen (February 2027), the MGSD Double O Raiser from Gundam 00 at 6,050 yen (March 2027), and the HG 1/144 Hamma Hamma from Gundam ZZ at 4,400 yen (March 2027).
5d ago
Seven Seas announced eight new manga licenses during its Anime NYC panel on Friday, including Boys' Love, Girls' Love, and fantasy titles. The slate includes My Lips are Being Targeted, Scarlet Thirst, Synchronicity Obsession, I Wish it Had Just Been Love, The Duke's Daughter Must Seduce the Demon King... But the Demon King's a Girl?!, Enslaved By My Cats, Goetia Shock, and Witch and Mercenary. Release dates span from June to July 2027.
6d ago
Serenity Forge released Puppergeist on August 21 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. The rhythm visual novel costs 590 yen and supports Japanese. Players guide witch Claire through the Doggy Underworld to find her lost dog, with rhythm challenges built from dog barks. Art is by NomnomNami, with music by Kan Gao and Kawai Sprite.
Aug 20
MegaHouse will release the Realistic Model Series Mobile Suit Gundam UC 1/144 HG Use Nahel Argama Catapult Deck (UC ver.) in late August 2026 for 44,000 yen. The RMS Catapult Deck display line returns with seven newly sculpted, pre-painted mini figures including Banagher and Marida. The three catapults rearrange into Center Catapult Mode and Side Catapult Mode, launch bay hatches open and close, and the top surface lights up with LEDs. Decks connect for a three-deck panoramic display.
Aug 20
The Overgeared anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 on October 2 at 11:30 p.m. JST. The second promotional video previews the opening theme "SATISFY" by Re:name and the ending theme "Ray of Emotion" by virtual singer TAO. New cast members include Riho Sugiyama as Jishuka, Masaaki Mizunaka as Toban, Kō Bonkobara as Regas, Masaya Fukunishi as Vantner, Kōhei Amasaki as Pon, and Shunichi Toki as Faker.
Aug 19
Hypergryph's COREBLAZER brand held its fourth offline Game Fest in Shanghai, drawing over 1,000 attendees and nearly 100 playable demos. The event showcased 10 investment projects, including Mechanimal Oasis and The Holdouts. Teams described funding that covers at least one development cycle, free office space, and market advice that never overrides creative control.
Aug 18
Screaming Mad George, the special effects artist and director of the 1991 live-action The Guyver film, died on February 10 at age 69. His manager announced the news on Monday. He was known for effects work on Predator, Big Trouble in Little China, and the Nightmare on Elm Street sequels, and collaborated often with director Brian Yuzna.
Aug 18
Bandai announced the FW GUNDAM CONVERGE CORE Gundam DX 30th Set candy toy on the Bandai Candy Staff Blog. Reservations open August 18 at 13:00 via Premium Bandai. The set adds the G-Falcon and armaments to the Gundam DX figure, with new sculpting and coloring. It ships in January 2027 for 4,950 yen.
Aug 18
Bandai will release a 30th anniversary set for Mobile New Century Gundam X under its FW GUNDAM CONVERGE CORE brand. The set includes the Gundam DX and G-Falcon, which can combine, plus toy-original weapons. Pre-orders open August 18, 2026 on Premium Bandai, with shipping planned for January 2027.
Aug 18
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on August 18 that the story event "SD Gundam Gaiden III: Zeek Zyon Chapter - Argas Knights" is underway in "SD Gundam G Generation Eternal" for iOS, Android, and PC. A pickup gacha adds UR units including Versal Knight Gundam (EX) and Third Generation Gundam Daishogun (EX). Both run until August 31.
Aug 18
Wargaming's World of Tanks Modern Armor Metal Fest 2026 features Five Finger Death Punch with two premium vehicles, five 2D commanders, and a 3D commander. Band member Zoltan Bathory discussed the collaboration in an email interview, noting his childhood on a military base and the vehicles' design details.
Aug 16
Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed the latest console Gundam action game, Gundam Rogue Orbit, including setting art for the protagonist unit Gundam Helix and the enemy Apocalypse. Players pilot Rex with partner Haro Vee. The game shares its world with the new anime Mobile Suit Gundam RG Alex Zero, set about 100 years earlier. Gundam Rogue Orbit launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2027, with the anime also planned for 2027.
Aug 15
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising will collaborate with ROUND1 starting August 28, 2026, the film's release date. The campaign runs through November 29 across ROUND1 locations, offering themed menu items, collaboration rooms, bowling score displays, original goods, capsule toys, and social media giveaways.
Aug 15
At Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026, OddBallGames presented Worn By The Forgotten, a 3D puzzle adventure where the heroine Worn switches between herself and four divine beasts summoned from a mask. The demo build featured only the owl, which lifts heavy objects. The full game unlocks the cow, deer, and snake across four chapters, with chapter 1 planned for early October.
Aug 14
Medicom Toy's SUPER MANGA POWERS soft vinyl figure line is adding two figures from the Superman comic series The Return of Superman: Cyborg Superman and Steel. Both stand about 24 centimeters tall and cost 19,800 yen including tax. Orders open July 24 through August 31, with shipment planned for January 2027.
Aug 14
The official Madoka Magica X account asked fans on August 13 to avoid posting spoilers for the August 28 film Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie - Walpurgis no Kaiten until September 12 at 0:00. The request covers social media and video sharing services, with exceptions for spoiler-hiding features.
Aug 14
Glitchy Frame Studio is giving away its anomaly-spotting horror game Targeted -10 Days for free on the Epic Games Store from August 13 to September 1. The game tasks players with spotting sabotage in an underground parking garage to survive 10 days and testify against a mafia boss. It includes hard and T-99 modes, plus an anomaly mode with supernatural horror elements.
Aug 14
Square Enix e-STORE began accepting reservations on August 13 for two new Final Fantasy XIV food items: Fat Chocobo Curry, a mild retort curry priced at 1,080 yen, and Gummies Energy Drink GG, canned gummies shaped like Giant Beavers with an energy drink flavor, priced at 1,900 yen. Both ship October 16, 2026.
Aug 13
STRTL Games announced its new title .curator on August 13, 2026, for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with release date and price undecided. The game is an episodic cinematic SF adventure RPG written by Richard K. Morgan, known as the original author of the Netflix drama Altered Carbon. The setting is a post-Victorian world shaped by political corruption, dangerous technology, and relics of an ancient alien civilization. Players take on the role of the Curator, who, with the AI assistant C.R.I.S.S.I., uses the future-predicting technology Quantum Sleet to glimpse possible futures and intervene in the present to rewrite events. The game emphasizes player choice, with multiple approaches such as fighting, hiding, distracting, or charming, and irreversible life-or-death decisions that determine who lives and who dies. The script for Season 1 is fully written, and Episode 1 will be playable at launch, with subsequent episodes planned as individual DLC. The game is planned to support 31 languages, including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean, and wishlisting is available on Steam.
Aug 13
GRYPHLINE announced on August 13, 2026 that Arknights: Endfield, the 3D real-time strategy action RPG developed by Hypergryph, will be released on Steam. The store page is now live with the release timing listed as "coming soon," and the official release date will be announced at a later time. The game is set on the moon Talos-II, where players take on the role of the Administrator of Endfield Industries, exploring and developing the frontier alongside operators. Unlike the original Arknights, which was a 2D tower defense game, Endfield is a 3D real-time strategy RPG featuring fast-paced combat with up to four-person squads and an automated production line building system. To mark the Steam version announcement, a wishlist milestone campaign is running from August 13 until the official release. Rewards are tiered by registration numbers: 30,000 registrations grant 8,000 Gold Certificates, 100,000 grant two Low-Grade Recognition Media, 200,000 grant two Weapon Inspection Boxes, and the final goal of 300,000 grants a special commemorative frame. The game is currently available for free on PS5, iOS, Android, and PC via the official website, Epic Games Store, and Google Play Games.
Aug 12
LiTime launched the Argoseeker series of electric outboard motors on August 10, expanding from lithium batteries into integrated marine propulsion. Two models debut: the 24V 700W A1 and the 48V 2000W A2, designed for kayaks, canoes, inflatable boats, and jon boats. The system integrates motor, controller, and LiTime LiFePO4 batteries, with a clamp mount installable in about three minutes.
Aug 11
Bandai's Premium Bandai store is selling the RG 1/144 RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (Keroro Spec), a collaboration gunpla with a color scheme inspired by Keroro Gunsou. The kit costs 4,180 yen including tax and ships in October 2026. It includes a full-color package illustrated by Mine Yoshizaki and an original marking sticker sheet.
Aug 11
Ubisoft released The Division Resurgence on Steam on August 5. The free-to-play looter shooter now holds a Mixed rating from 1,541 Steam reviews. Players criticize monetization elements, PC-unfriendly UI and controls, and bugs such as teleporting enemies and disappearing inventory items. The game remains free on PC, iOS, and Android.
Aug 10
indie.io and Cyber752 Games released Cargo, Please!, a top-down delivery game set across three open cities. Players start on a scooter and unlock larger vehicles, including a full-size trailer truck, as they rank up. A taxi driver mode lets players carry difficult passengers. The game is available on PC via Steam for 1,040 yen, with a 20 percent discount until August 20.
Aug 10
Stargazers Studios is giving away its horror game Cat Named Mojave for free on the Epic Games Store until August 15 at 12:00. The first-person, low-polygon title has a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. Players stranded in a desert deal with a mentally unstable cat man who asks them to hunt animal-humanoids.
Aug 9
The new anime Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO was announced on July 24, 2026. Its lead mobile suit, the XARX-0 Gundam ZERO, appears in a standard tricolor design with twin eyes and blade antenna, but the final cut of the reveal video shows the machine transformed, with a blue right eye, altered right hand, bandaged left hand, and a cape.
Aug 9
Phat Company is taking reservations on Amazon.co.jp for a 1/6 scale figure of Azur Lane's Kearsarge, based on the 'Spring Monitoring' skin. The figure stands about 275mm tall and includes an exclusive base and an optional face part with an upturned gaze and blushing cheeks.
Aug 8
Takara Tomy will open TOMICA BRAND STORE at I'Park Mall Yongsan in Seoul on August 22, 2026. It is the sixth Asian location and the first in Korea. The store features a diorama of Seoul streets, a TOMICA WALL, and brand- items including a NISSAN GT-R NISMO Special edition.
Aug 8
Kotobukiya announced a plastic model version of the Durga I Bunny Style kit, updating the resin cast parts previously sold as a shop. The model includes new parts for hair, bunny ears, and body, with three chest sizes and three printed face options. It is scheduled for release in January 2027.
Aug 8
Takara Tomy announced TS-39 Scourge and TS-40 Blitzwing for its Transformers Studio Series. Scourge, from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, transforms into a lumber truck and includes a weapon. Blitzwing is a triple-changer with tank and jet modes, plus gun, sword, and big-hand weapon parts. Both cost 9,900 yen and ship in late January 2027.
Aug 8
Premium Bandai will run a lottery sale from August 3 to August 10 for seven Real Grade Gundam kits spanning Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Endless Waltz, and Gundam Build Fighters. Winners are announced August 24, with shipments planned for September.
Aug 8
Max Factory and Sentinel's MOTORED CYBORG RUNNER series adds POP TRACKER, a new action figure from illustrator AF_KURO's original project. The figure features a diecast body with new gadgets including a megaphone, game console backpack, and clear PVC side bag. It releases in July 2027 for 24,800 yen.
Aug 8
Ken Elephant previewed nine capsule toys for November 2026, spanning new artist collaborations, practical goods, and mascot charms. The lineup includes the second Teddy Georgeo colorway, a new Victor Historical Miniature, and goods based on Monthly Manga Garo artist Hibino Yosō. Items will be sold nationwide and online, with specifications subject to change.
Aug 8
Vellichor Games released the two-player co-op puzzle adventure Together in Forgotten Lands on Steam on August 8. Players explore four biomes in ancient caves, solving puzzles designed for two. The game supports Japanese, and Chapter 1 is free. It is not a sequel to Together in Between.
Aug 8
Entergram announced on August 6 that the Steam version of 'Okayu Nyuum! R' would be delayed. The game was scheduled for release on August 7, but due to various circumstances, the release has been postponed. The new release date is undecided and will be announced later. The previous game's Steam version was also delayed just before release.
Aug 8
Director Kawajiri Yoshiyuki's feature film Cherry and Virgin won the Audience Award and the Gold Prize in the feature animation category at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. The film, a rotoscope love story about an erotic manga artist and a fujoshi, also recently took the Special Jury Prize in the Satoshi Kon Competition.
Aug 8
Ubisoft released the Steam version of The Division Resurgence on August 5. The third-person looter shooter, already free-to-play on iOS and Android since March and in early access on Ubisoft Connect since April, is now available on Steam. Players take on the role of SHD Agents in a collapsed New York, completing over 100 activities, collecting gear, and engaging in multiplayer modes including the Dark Zone.
Aug 8
Masanao Kawajiri's feature debut 'Cherry and Virgin' premiered at Fantasia Festival. The film follows two inexperienced artists who meet on a dating app, using rotoscoped performances and manga panel-style illustrations to depict their sexual anxieties. Kawajiri discussed the film's lengthy crowdfunded development, which was extended by the pandemic.
Aug 7
Wargaming released a major update for World of Warships: Legends on August 3 to mark the game's 7th anniversary. The update, billed as the largest ever, adds a limited-time Modern Warfare battle mode with missiles and advanced defense systems, a new campaign, free gifts, and revives all seven past Azur Lane collaborations.
Aug 7
The official website for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising announced on Friday that the film will receive IMAX screenings in Japan on August 28, the same day it opens in theaters. A new visual for the screenings was unveiled. The film is directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and features returning cast and staff.
Aug 7
Amazon Prime Video announced its August 2026 streaming lineup on July 31. New additions include the film Ready Player One, four Odoru Daisousasen theatrical films, the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series and movies, and both Naruto anime series. The full list spans Japanese and international films, dramas, anime, and variety content.
Aug 7
The upcoming film 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising' will be released in IMAX theaters, marking the first IMAX release in the series' history. The announcement came on August 7, 2026, alongside a new IMAX poster visual featuring the witch Walpurgis Night, a key element of the story. The film opens in Japan on August 28, 2026. The story follows Akemi Homura, who became a demon after the events of 'Rebellion' and remade the world, with magical girls facing a new fate in a world without the Law of Cycles. The IMAX release was confirmed by Cinema Today, which noted that screening theaters will be listed on the official website. This release expands the theatrical experience for the franchise, which began as a TV series in 2011 and has since seen multiple theatrical films, including 'Rebellion Story' in 2013, which grossed over 2 billion yen at the box office. The new film is described as the long-awaited true sequel to the series.
Aug 7
The trailer for 'ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES: ORGANIC INTELLIGENCE' has been released. It is the fifth installment in the B-movie horror series and the first new film in about 35 years, following 1991's 'Killer Tomatoes: The Legend of the Red Tomato Sauce.' David Ferino directs. The film depicts genetically rewritten vegetables failing and releasing smarter killer tomatoes. It screens overseas from August 7. The 1978 original is on YouTube.
Aug 7
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.
Aug 6
HeyNau, developer of the Steam Early Access game Burgie's Cozy Kitchen, reports that 99% of recent new players are using pirated versions. A PC pirated version spread rapidly, and official sales fell by nearly 40%. The developer partnered with a Chinese publisher to remove mobile pirated versions and is strengthening servers.
Aug 6
The Kindergarten Wars anime has cast Sumire Morohoshi as Una, the Violet class kindergarten teacher said to be the strongest. The series, based on Yū Chiba's manga, is set to debut in spring 2027. Morohoshi joins a cast that includes Atsumi Tanezaki as Rita and Kentarō Kumagai as Doug.
Aug 6
Polden Publishing announced Emergency Buddies, a cooperative ambulance simulation developed by Gestalt Studio, and opened its Steam store page on August 6, 2026. The game supports up to four players who take on the roles of the world's most unreliable ambulance crew, responding to ridiculous emergency calls and transporting patients to the hospital, preferably alive. Players divide duties between driving and medical care: the driver must balance speed with carefulness, as sudden braking or aggressive cornering can harm the patient, while the medical staff drag patients off stretchers, force them through narrow doorways and stairs, and perform chest compressions in the back to buy time until arrival. The game has a strong comedic tone, with sloppy handovers and chaos in the back seat. It can be played solo or in co-op with friends. The announcement trailer shows scenes of loading medical supplies, scanning patients for injuries, carrying them on stretchers, and responding to locations such as roads, beaches, and forests, as well as reckless driving that destroys guardrails and patients dying during transport. The release date and price are undecided, and Japanese language support is planned.
Aug 5
Discotek Media announced a large slate of Blu-ray releases at its Otakon panel on Saturday, including Digimon Frontier, Lupin III: Part II, Toradora!, Pani Poni Dash!, Outlanders, Samurai Pizza Cats, The Big O, Argento Soma, Tales of the Abyss, Infinite Ryvius, Memories, Patlabor TV and movies, Penguindrum, Lupin III: Zenigata and the 2 Lupins, and Digimon Movies Collection 3. The releases are planned for later this year.
Aug 5
Sega and RGG Studio announced the Tokyo Game Show 2026 exhibition details for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN during the August 5 broadcast of the joint special program Ryu ga Gotoku TV and Ryu ga Gotoku TV Free Information Center. The booth at Makuhari Messe will offer a playable demo based on the battle version shown at past media events, with adjustments and updates. A theater will screen music videos including unreleased songs, with three programs featuring characters voiced by Ado and others, requiring reservations except for some parts. The Walkthrough Museum is a hands-on exhibit themed around the five eras in the game, showing interviews with cast and developers. Stage events run all five days with guest talks and audience-participation demo play, streamed on the RGG Studio and Sega official YouTube channels. Venue novelties include original fans, neck straps, and an analog stick cover for those who confirm a reservation. A special clear card goes to visitors who show confirmation of joining the official Discord server, which launched August 5. New STRANGER THAN HEAVEN merchandise, including a logo pin badge, key visual T-shirt, and resin college ring, will be sold at the Sega/Atlus merchandise corner. The game releases January 15, 2027.
Aug 4
Indie studio Glowbug Games announced 'Seaforge: Shores of Atlantis' on July 30 and released a trailer. The game is a cooperative survival crafting title set in the ruins of Atlantis, supporting up to four players in online co-op. Players wake up as castaways on mysterious islands, explore forgotten ruins, and build a new life. The open-world gameplay includes diving underwater to collect resources from caves, coral reefs, and deep seas, then using those materials to construct bases with paintable walls, tiled floors, and furniture. Players can also grow dozens of mysterious plants that serve as food or energy to power weapons, and battle bosses such as giant sandworms. The game features corrupted creatures, insect-infested islands to purify, and ancient technology and lost magic to recover. Building elements are described as having a high degree of freedom, allowing players to design ideal homes. The distribution platform is PC via Steam, with a planned early access release in the future, though no specific release date has been announced. The developer describes the game as fitting for players who enjoy the underwater exploration of Subnautica and the combat and building cycle of Valheim.