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Ryo (supercell) is an active music producer whose 2008 track "World Is Mine" was remixed for the film "Super Kaguya-hime!" and added to the arcade game "Taiko no Tatsujin" in July 2026. He is one of several Vocaloid producers credited for the film's music.

Synthesized from 28 Yomimono stories · updated 2h ago

Ryo (supercell) contributed to the anime film "Super Kaguya-hime!" as one of several Vocaloid producers on the soundtrack, alongside kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot. The film, which streamed on Netflix starting January 2026 and had a theatrical run from February 20 to June 18, 2026, surpassed 2.5 billion yen in box office revenue and drew 1.2 million viewers. A Blu-ray regular edition is set for release on September 9, 2026, with Animate-exclusive bonuses including a tote bag featuring character designer Hechima's jacket illustration and a set of six long photos.

On July 22, 2026, the arcade version of "Taiko no Tatsujin" added the song "World Is Mine CPK! Remix (Kaguya & Yachiyo Tsukimi ver.)" from the film. The track is a remix of ryo's 2008 song "World Is Mine," sung by Yuko Natsuyoshi and Saori Hayami. The addition marks the most recent public activity tied directly to ryo's work, with no other stories in the cluster covering his other projects or personal updates.

The cluster provides no information about ryo's activities outside of the "Super Kaguya-hime!" film and the "Taiko no Tatsujin" song addition. No new releases, collaborations, or statements from ryo himself appear in the provided stories beyond these two credits.

Key facts

Music credit on "Super Kaguya-hime!"
Ryo (supercell) is one of several Vocaloid producers credited for the music of the anime film "Super Kaguya-hime!" ↗
Remix of "World Is Mine" added to Taiko no Tatsujin
On July 22, 2026, the arcade version of "Taiko no Tatsujin" added the song "World Is Mine CPK! Remix (Kaguya & Yachiyo Tsukimi ver.)" from the film, a remix of ryo's 2008 track "World Is Mine" sung by Yuko Natsuyoshi and Saori Hayami. ↗
Film box office and viewership
"Super Kaguya-hime!" surpassed 2.5 billion yen in cumulative box office revenue and drew 1.2 million viewers during its theatrical run from February 20 to June 18, 2026. ↗
Blu-ray release date
The Blu-ray regular edition of "Super Kaguya-hime!" will be released on September 9, 2026, at a price of 6,800 yen. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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2h ago

Super Kaguya-Hime! Blu-ray Set for September 9 Release With Animate Bonuses

The Blu-ray regular edition of the anime film "Super Kaguya-hime!" will be released on September 9, 2026, at a price of 6,800 yen. The film, which surpassed 2.5 billion yen in cumulative box office revenue and drew 1.2 million viewers during its theatrical run from February 20 to June 18, was originally streamed on Netflix starting in January 2026. Purchases at Animate (including its online shop) will include a tote bag featuring the newly drawn jacket illustration by character designer Hechima, plus a set of six long photos with scene cuts for characters Kaguya, Iroha, Yachiyo, Mikado, Ikazuchi, and Noi. The film is set in the virtual space Tsukuyomi and features music by Vocaloid producers including ryo (supercell), kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra, and yuigot. A revival screening including special formats is scheduled from September 18. Separately, on July 22, the arcade version of "Taiko no Tatsujin" added the song "World Is Mine CPK! Remix (Kaguya & Yachiyo Tsukimi ver.)" from the film, a remix of ryo's 2008 track "World Is Mine" sung by Yuko Natsuyoshi and Saori Hayami.

4h ago

One Ok Rock Bassist Ryota Launches Melty Island in Fortnite

On July 22, 2026, Alche Inc. announced that Ryota Kohama, bassist of the rock band ONE OK ROCK, is launching a new project called "Melty Island" inside Fortnite. The island goes live on July 23 at 17:00 JST (some sources list 18:00 JST) and is free to play. Melty Island is a battle royale-style practice world where players fight 99 bots while exploring environments that feature original music and art. The project began from Ryota's desire for a personal practice space. It was built using Fortnite's Creative 2.0 mode and the Unreal Editor for Fortnite. The island's art comes from Swedish artist Emil Öhlund, who has previously done jacket art for ONE OK ROCK. Music was composed by Shuya Yamamoto, with vocals from SennaRin, Bonnie Fraser (Stand Atlantic), and Hoshikuma Minami. Creative direction is by Junji Kumahara of STUDIO KONBINI. The island includes multiple themed areas such as a glitch city, a monster-eroded district, and a factory zone. Players can stream and monetize gameplay footage. The project aims to connect games, music, and art, and is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

6d ago

McDonald's Japan and Pokemon Launch 30th Anniversary Burger on July 22

McDonald's Japan announced on July 16, 2026, that it will sell eight new limited-time menu items starting July 22 as part of the "Pokemon Summer Mac" collaboration, which celebrates both McDonald's 55th anniversary and Pokemon's 30th anniversary. The centerpiece is the "Pokemon 30th Anniversary Burger," available in three varieties: Tartar Demi Thick Beef, Juicy Chicken Spicy Garlic, and Roasted Sesame Tartar Shrimp. Each burger comes in packaging featuring the starter Pokemon Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. A late-night exclusive Tartar Demi Double Thick Beef features Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise packaging, while the breakfast Tartar Demi Sausage Muffin uses Pikachu packaging. The side menu includes Shaka Shaka Potato Seaweed Salt Flavor. A new television commercial starring actor Ryo Yoshizawa and streamer SHAKA will begin airing on July 21. The collaboration also includes a partnership with Pokemon GO, making all McDonald's locations in Japan PokéStops from July 20 to September 1, the first such partnership in six years.

Jul 14

Tetsuryo Meet With Tetsudou Musume Anime Reveals Visual, Trailer, October 2026 Premiere

The original television anime Tetsuryo Meet With Tetsudou Musume received its second promotional video on July 13, 2026, confirming an October 2026 premiere. The trailer previews the ending theme song "Watashi Miraisen" performed by Tetsuryo Club, a group composed of the four main voice actors: May Tachibana, Mao Shōji, Haruna Fukushima, and Hika Tsukishiro. The staff also unveiled a second key visual and announced 17 additional cast members, including Asami Seto, Ayaka Ōhashi, and Kana Ichinose. Misuzu Hoshino directs the series at East Fish Studio, with Aya Satsuki handling series composition and scripts, and Hisanori Hashimoto designing the characters. The story follows four train-loving college students in the Railway Travel Club as they travel across Japan, meeting the Tetsudō Musume characters who work at real railway companies. The Tetsudō Musume project, which began in 2005, features over 100 characters; as of May 2025 there are 114. The previously announced main cast includes May Tachibana as Misaki Sata, Mao Shōji as Kodama Orihara, Haruna Fukushima as Ushio Yagami, and Hika Tsukishiro as Usa Harutachi.

Jul 11

BL Manga Rainen no Koto o Ie, Ore ga Warau Ends With Volume 2, Voice PV Released

The BL manga "Rainen no Koto o Ie, Ore ga Warau" concluded with the release of its second volume on July 10, 2026. To mark the occasion, a voice PV featuring Ryota Iwasaki and Reiji Kawashima was released. The story follows a hikikomori NEET who lives for sending postcards to his favorite comedian's radio show, until the comedian suddenly appears at his home. The series began in 2024 in the digital BL magazine Honey Milk.

Jul 9

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Novel Tops Oricon Monthly Light Novel Ranking for June 2026

The novel adaptation of Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film topped Oricon's monthly light novel ranking for June 2026, selling 15,049 copies. The film's limited theatrical run ended on June 18, and Netflix began streaming it in January. Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 4 dropped to #2, and Ryohgo Narita's DON'T BLEACH MY FIST debuted at #3.

Jul 9

Mizuki Momo Visual Novel 'Cat Cat Travel Agency' Launches on iOS and Android

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.

Jul 9

National Treasure Blu-Ray Deluxe Edition Restores 50 Minutes of Kabuki Scenes

The deluxe Blu-ray and DVD release of the hit live-action film 'National Treasure' will include a special long version of kabuki scenes totaling approximately 50 minutes, reconstructed from unused footage. The 'Futari Fuji Musume' scene, originally about one minute, has been extended to over seven minutes. An unreleased scenes collection of about 40 minutes is also included. The release is set for December 2.

Jul 7

Amazon Kindle Sale Offers Up to 50% Points Back on Kadokawa Manga

Amazon Kindle has launched a large-scale sale offering up to 50% points back on select Kadokawa manga titles, running from July 7 through July 13 for the Kadokawa campaign and until July 23 for the Summer Super Point Fair. The promotion coincides with Amazon Prime Day and covers dozens of series, including Delicious in Dungeon, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, Nichijou, Persona 3, Persona 4, Persona 5: Mementos Mission, and Gunslinger Girl. For Delicious in Dungeon, all 14 volumes (excluding volume 10) are eligible; buying the full set costs 10,742 yen and yields 5,012 yen in points. The Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: Adventurer's Bible Complete Edition and Ryoko Kui's sketchbook Daydream Hour are also included. The Persona manga adaptations are similarly discounted: all 11 volumes of Persona 3 cost 6,897 yen with 3,454 points back, all 13 volumes of Persona 4 cost 8,173 yen with 4,092 points back, and all 3 volumes of Persona 5: Mementos Mission cost 2,057 yen with 1,029 points back. Other notable titles in the sale include Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, A Bride's Story, Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Erased, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, and The Eminence in Shadow.

Jul 7

The Prince of Tennis Characters Appear on anan Back Cover

Four characters from the manga and game franchise The Prince of Tennis will appear on the back cover of the July 15, 2026 issue of the magazine anan (issue 2504). The cover features Ryoma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Syusuke Fuji, and Ryoga Echizen in casual summer clothing, described as an anan-exclusive special gravure. The collaboration promotes the July 30 release of two remastered romance adventure games: The Prince of Tennis: Motto Gakuen-sai no Ouji-sama ♡ -40 and more... and The Prince of Tennis: Gyutto! Doki Doki Survival Tie break ♡ game. These are updated versions of PlayStation 2 titles originally released between 2005 and 2007, and they will be compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. The magazine's back reading pages will include a report on the games. The Prince of Tennis manga by Takeshi Konomi began serialization in 1999, and its sequel The New Prince of Tennis will conclude in the September 2026 issue of Jump SQ. on August 4, ending a 27-year run. The anime adaptation, which started in 2001, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with projects planned through December 2027. A fan event called Tenipuri Surprise Summit is scheduled for July 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring Konomi and voice actors.

Jul 6

Otakon 2026 Hosts Ayaka Fukuhara, Maki Terashima-Furuta

Otakon announced it will host voice actress Ayaka Fukuhara and Production I.G. USA president Maki Terashima-Furuta at its 2026 event, running July 31-August 2 in Washington, D.C. The convention also revealed a long list of other guests including Ryotaro Okiayu, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Yuka Iguchi, and confirmed a policy change banning fan art sales in the dealers room.

Jul 5

Critic Ryota Fujitsu Warns Anime Is Losing Its Identity to Commodification

In an interview, anime critic Ryota Fujitsu argues that anime's growing popularity is leading to its commodification, turning it into a mass-produced product indistinguishable from other entertainment. He warns that anime will lose its artistic identity and become interchangeable, with generative AI tools accelerating this trend. The piece also addresses the Japanese government's recent funding initiative, which encourages AI translation to combat piracy, a move some outlets have misread.

Jul 5

Mika Pikazo Doujinshi 'Level Robochika' Gets TV Anime in 2027

The TV anime 'Level Robochika', based on a doujinshi by illustrator Mika Pikazo, will air in 2027. The announcement includes a teaser visual, teaser PV, and production staff: chief director Shin Oonuma, series composer Ryo Yoshigami, and composer Yuki Kajiura. The near-future sci-fi story is set in Shibuya in 2050.

Jul 1

Nagisa Saito Joins Cast of Third 'TOKYO MER' Film

The third 'TOKYO MER' film, 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis', has released a new poster and trailer. Nagisa Saito joins the cast as Kotori Wakaba, a part-time worker caught in a tunnel accident during a massive earthquake beneath Tokyo. The film opens nationwide on August 21, with IMAX screenings at 62 theaters.

Jun 30

Tokyo Mer: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis Cast and Synopsis Revealed

The cast and synopsis for the theatrical film 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis' have been revealed. The film, starring Ryohei Suzuki, is set for a nationwide release on August 21. The story follows the emergency medical team as they face a massive earthquake in Tokyo, with new members and returning characters.

Jun 29

VRChat Social World Himari Ryokan Surpasses 3 Million Cumulative Visitors

Nagisa Connect Inc. announced that the cumulative number of visitors to its VRChat social world Himari Ryokan has exceeded 3 million. The Japanese-style inn-themed world, designed for natural conversation and interaction, sees approximately 400,000 monthly visitors and has become one of Japan's leading VRChat social worlds since its release.

Jun 24

Ryo Karato to Appear at Kamen Rider Agito Event for First Time in 25 Years

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.

Jun 19

MAPPA Produces Beat & Motion Anime for Netflix in 2027

MAPPA will produce the anime adaptation of Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion manga, with a worldwide Netflix release scheduled for 2027. The announcement came during the studio's 15th anniversary livestream on June 19, which also revealed a teaser visual, a first trailer, and the main staff and cast. Yuki Komada directs the series, with Misaki Morie handling series composition and scripts. Kazunori Aoki is the character designer and chief animation director. Shuichiro Umeda voices protagonist Tatsuhiko Hirayama, a former aspiring animator who reconnects with his craft after meeting indie musician Nico Kashiwagi, played by Aya Gomazuru. The manga ran in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from February 2023 to January 2025, spanning six volumes. It originated as the grand prize winner of Shueisha's Million Tag competition, which guaranteed the winner a serialization and an anime adaptation. Viz Media and MANGA Plus publish the manga in English. The livestream also included new information on Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, and other MAPPA projects.

Jun 19

Yonino Channel Reaches 5 Million YouTube Subscribers

The YouTube channel "Yonino Channel," led by Kazunari Ninomiya and featuring Yuichi Nakamaru, Ryosuke Yamada, and Fuma Kikuchi, reached 5 million subscribers on June 19. The milestone came about 5 years and 2 months after the channel's launch in April 2021, making it the first STARTO ENTERTAINMENT-related YouTube channel to do so.

Jun 14

Ryota Miyadate Transforms Into Three Superstars for Third Solo anan Cover

Snow Man's Ryota Miyadate appears on the solo cover of anan No. 2501 for the 'Miseru Karada 2026' special, his third solo cover for the magazine. Under the theme 'SUPER STAR RESPECT,' he recreated a legendary pop icon, the strongest action actor in history, and a global period drama star. Staff applauded when he emerged in the pop-icon costume. The issue also features Neru Nagahama, Ena Nakano, and Saya Kamiya, among others.

Jun 1

Youzitsu Pop Up Shop Features Hyakki Yagyo Themed Goods

A pop up shop for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e, themed around Hyakki Yagyo, will run at AmiAmi from June 6 to June 21, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations show characters including Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, Nanase, and Horikita as foxes and demons. Products range from badges and acrylic stands to tapestries and clear files. Online sales are planned after the event.

May 31

The Summer Hikaru Died Anime Built Around Director's Enshutsu Concept

A deep-dive analysis of The Summer Hikaru Died (HikaNatsu) anime by Sakuga Blog examines how series director Ryohei Takeshita conceived the adaptation as an "enshutsu anime"-a work where mise-en-scène and sensory experience take priority. The piece traces the production from initial talks in May 2022 through the October 2023 start of active work, with Kadokawa producer Toshinori Fujiwara contacting studios after the manga's first two volumes released. Takeshita's clear vision gave producers confidence, and he was vocal about staffing toward that enshutsu goal. The analysis notes that Cygames Pictures' productions often cut corners despite the studio's reputation, and HikaNatsu's schedule became problematic toward the end, though the show maintained acceptable quality throughout broadcast. The director's approach was not a response to limitations but reflected his long-standing interest in atmospheric horror. Original author Mokumokuren was unusually involved, attending regular meetings, providing a color script for the opening, and suggesting changes including the early introduction of character Tanaka. The piece details how sound designer Kouji Kasamatsu, credited as ongaku enshutsu, worked on a TV anime for the first time in over a decade, and how Masanobu Hiraoka's morphing animation (dorodoro animation) gives form to the supernatural being's gooey nature.

May 28

Gachiakuta Stage Play Cancels Shows After Lead Actor Injures Leg

The Gachiakuta stage play canceled its Wednesday and Thursday performances after lead actor Hikaru Imamaki tore his meniscus during Tuesday's evening show. Imamaki will withdraw from the remaining run, and Ryota Kamiya will take over the role of Rudo starting Friday.

May 25

Ryoko Kui Exhibition And Delicious In Dungeon Exhibition Head To Los Angeles In July

Kadokawa World Entertainment announced on May 20 that the Ryoko Kui Exhibition and Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition will open in Los Angeles from July 2 to 26, 2026, at Art Share L.A. in the Los Angeles Arts District. The exhibition follows its U.S. debut in New York in October 2025 and has previously run in Japan and other parts of Asia. It will open during the same week as Anime Expo 2026. The exhibition includes a showcase of reproduced artwork from Delicious in Dungeon and Kui's earlier works, such as The Dragon's School Is on Top of the Mountain, Seven Little Sons of the Dragon, and Terrarium in Drawer. Exclusive materials include rough concept sketches, a long-form interview with Kui, and time-lapse drawing footage. Photo spots feature dungeon monsters, items, and recreated food from the series, with some exhibition features making their U.S. debut in Los Angeles. Imported official merchandise will be available on-site, including an expanded lineup of new items for U.S. fans. Guests who purchase special bundled tickets receive an exclusive collector item.

May 19

WASTED CHEF Film Reveals Teaser Visual at Cannes

The original anime film "Wasted Chef" from director Takayuki Hirao received its first teaser visual during the Annecy Animation Showcase at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, held May 15-17. The visual shows two characters making hamburgers, paired with the tagline "That day, 'you' and 'taste' disappeared from the world." Hirao and producer Ryoichiro Matsuo of studio CLAP attended the showcase to present the project. They described the film as a combination of cooking and science fiction, with the Latin word "restaurare" (to heal, restore) as a central keyword. The core creative team from Hirao's previous film "Pompo: The Cinéphile" reunites for this project: character designer Shingo Adachi, composer Kenta Matsukuma, and studio CLAP. A special trailer will screen during revival showings of "Pompo: The Cinéphile" in Japan starting May 29. More details are expected at a stage greeting event on May 31. Variety reported the film is slated for completion in 2027.