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UNSEEN has released a new trailer for KEMURI, its yokai possession action game. The footage shows the yokai living in Kemuri City and the hunters who pursue them, along with battles fought through Possession Apparel, contracts with yokai that let players wear their power, and movement that looks like flying through the city. The game supports single-player and online multiplayer for up to three players, and is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Jul 16
The Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -A Journey to an Unseen Adventure-" opens July 17 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" in Tokyo, running through September 6. Organized by Tohokushinsha Film Corporation and Square Enix, the event centers on the "Dragon Quest VR RIDE," an immersive attraction using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats that simulates riding a Killer Panther through the series' world. Creator Yuji Horii called the VR experience "real" and said the immersion is "incredible." Voice actress Yui Ogura voiced the guide character Homita, recording with ad-libs and attention to presence. Beyond the VR ride, the exhibition includes interactive exhibits such as the "Mirror of Ra," which reflects visitors as monsters using face tracking, and a "Thrilling Treasure Chest" that randomly reveals items. On the 2nd floor, the "40th Anniversary Exhibition 'How Dragon Quest Was Born'" displays never-before-seen development materials from the first game, including producer's notes. A collaboration restaurant runs on the 5th floor. Tickets are 3,800 yen for adults on weekdays and 4,000 yen on weekends and holidays. An Osaka venue is planned for early spring 2027.
Jul 8
The Anime Feminist review of the first episode of Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky criticizes the show for centering its narrative on a sighted male protagonist, Sorano, rather than the blind female lead, Koharu. The review argues that this perspective positions Koharu as a character to be observed and educated about, rather than a fully realized subject.
Jun 10
The staff for the Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky television anime released the third English-subtitled trailer on Wednesday, previewing the opening theme song "Hitohira" by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata. The anime premieres on July 6 on AT-X and other channels. The series adapts Nanigashi Shima and raemz's novel and is directed by Joe Yoshizaki at MAKARIA.