The Hatsune Miku × Cinnamoroll Mofutto Ver. prize figure is set for release at Japanese amusement facilities on June 26, 2026, with no further installments or expansions announced.
Sega announced the Chokose Premium Figure Hatsune Miku × Cinnamoroll Mofutto Ver. on June 2, 2026, for release at amusement facilities across Japan starting June 26. The figure depicts Miku and Cinnamoroll reacting to their own fluffiness, with a hair-lifting pose and relaxed expression. The announcement is the only story in the cluster that directly covers this collaboration figure.
The figure extends the ongoing crossover between Hatsune Miku and Sanrio's Cinnamoroll into a new prize figure line with a specific fluffy theme. No other stories in the cluster provide additional details about the collaboration, such as pricing, distribution outside Japan, or future releases. The figure's release date and theme are the only confirmed facts about the entity.
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Perfect World Games announced the Ver.1.1 "Dream-Wandering Corridor" update for NTE: Neverness to Everness, launching June 3. The update introduces limited S-rank character Requiem, a Porsche collaboration with the 918 Spyder vehicle, a new area called Hinata Island, and an offline event in Akihabara on June 6-7.
Sega will release the Chokose Premium Figure Hatsune Miku × Cinnamoroll Mofutto Ver. at amusement facilities across Japan starting June 26. The figure depicts Miku and Cinnamoroll reacting to their own fluffiness, with a hair-lifting pose and relaxed expression.
Team17 and Wych Elm announced that Silver Pines, a Metroidvania-style survival horror game with hand-drawn rotoscope animation, will launch on Steam on October 8, 2026. A demo is available now. Players control private detective Red Walker searching for a missing musician in a neo-noir small town.
Anime News Network reviews episode 9 of Needy Girl Overdose, noting that while the show's thematic exploration of mental health, substance abuse, and community support remains sharp and affecting, a physical fight scene between Kache and Michica reveals weaknesses in the animation team's fight choreography and staging, making it a rare instance where the show's maximalist approach works against it.
Anime News Network's Josh spent 30 hours with Neverness to Everness, the anime-style open-world gacha game from Hotta Studio and Perfect World Games. The column describes it as a large urban sandbox with driving, combat, and life-sim elements, set in the fictional city of Hethereau. The game leans into supernatural "Anomalies" and an SCP-inspired narrative, but the main story is short and ends abruptly, set to expand in a future update.
Sanrio announced the large shopping event 'HELLO KITTY'S SWEETS MARKET -Chocolate lovers-' touring department stores nationwide from June 17, 2026, at Ginza Mitsukoshi through January 2027. The event features chocolate-themed limited goods including plush toys, keychains, and apparel centered on Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters. Pompompurin currently leads the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking interim results.
Moonpetal Studio announced 'Everbrew', a dot-pixel cafe management simulation for PC via Steam, targeting a 2026 release. Players rebuild an old cafe in a magical forest, gather ingredients, cook for animal customers, and unlock hundreds of recipes. Japanese language support is planned.
Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on June 3 will run over 60 minutes and include new footage of Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine, set for PS5 on September 15. The program may also feature updates on titles shown in the February 13 broadcast, including Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and a God of War Greek trilogy remake.
New footage for the film "Never After Dark," produced by Kento Kaku and starring Moeka Hoshi, has been released on YouTube. The video presents a tour of the mansion setting as if it were an attraction, showing the old clock, a ringing phone, a self-opening door, and a "room of sealed secrets." The film opens nationwide on June 5.
Developer Incineration Productions announced on June 1 that Japan ranks first in Steam wishlist registrations for its upcoming roguelite FPS 'Everything is Gun!', accounting for about 23% of the total. The game is set for release in the fourth quarter of 2027.
French filmmaker Quentin Dupieux's first animated film, 'Le Vertige,' uses low-polygon 3D visuals inspired by 'GTA: Vice City' to tell the story of a man who realizes the world is a simulation. The film was selected as the closing film of the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and releases in France on June 10.
Writer Robinson Haruhara and artist Taishi Tsutsui will launch a new manga titled Animal Signal in Weekly Shonen Jump on June 8. The series is a bishojo animal comedy about an organization called the Anima Countermeasures Center. Haruhara wrote 'Tis Time for Torture Princess and Tsutsui created We Never Learn.
CloverWorks announced on March 19, 2026, that it will sell official studio merchandise at the TV anime WIND BREAKER × RED° TOKYO TOWER collaboration event. The lineup includes items featuring cover illustrations of the after-recording script, created by director Toshifumi Akai and character designer/chief animation director Taishi Kawakami. Products include script-style notebooks and can badges, among other items that use artwork from the production studio. The event runs from April 3 to May 6, 2026, at RED° TOKYO TOWER on the 5th floor. A purchase bonus offers a random postcard from eight designs for every 2,200 yen spent on new WIND BREAKER merchandise during the period. After-event online sales are planned, with details to be announced later.
CloverWorks announced a regional tour of its POP UP SHOP 2026 event, starting January 16 in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, followed by Nagoya in February and Kochi in March. The pop-up shops will sell merchandise for series including My Dress-Up Darling, Wind Breaker, Bocchi the Rock!, Spy × Family, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and others. Limited quantities of past release goods and books will also be available. Each venue will display reproduction artwork and production materials, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the studio's animation process. The tour begins at Ebetsu Tsutaya Books (January 16 to February 4), moves to TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake in Nagoya (February 13 to March 2), and ends at Kochi Tsutaya Books (March 27 to April 13). Stock and exhibits may vary by location. The announcement was made on January 9, 2026.
GameSpark's latest Asian indie roundup, published May 31, 2026, highlights four titles from Chinese and Korean developers. The lineup includes the horror game '蛹月' (Pupa Moon) by CherryPink, now on Steam wishlists. It follows a girl named Su Li who wakes in a strange room and must escape monsters using a flashlight-like tool. The game features a revealing Chinese dress that can tear during action. Also featured is '万年レベル1プレイヤー' (The Eternal Level 1 Player), a 3D action roguelite by Tripearl Games and published by Smilegate, based on a Kakao web novel and webtoon. A demo is available on Steam, and PlayStation Store wishlisting has begun. The roundup includes 'Abyss: Everlasting', a dark fantasy turn-based RPG by IGNOST, sold only on STOVE with Korean language support and a SECRET PLUS adult version. Finally, '中国式地雷女' (Chinese-style Mine Girl), a visual novel by ZHONGXIA GAMES, has a release date of July 13, 2026, and will support Japanese text. The developer confirmed Japanese voice acting is not yet decided.
Anime Feminist published a review of the first episode of Needy Girl Overdose, the anime adaptation of the visual novel Needy Streamer Overload. The review describes the episode as a forceful critique of online streamer culture and parasocial relationships, centered on the character OMGkawaiiAngel (KAngel), a popular streamer who is fully aware of the performative nature of her fame. The reviewer notes that the show invites the audience to become part of KAngel's audience, forcing a confrontation with the central theme of parasociality. The episode also introduces Kache, a miserable woman working a dead-end job who finds meaning through parasocial connection with KAngel. The review praises the show's aesthetic choices, including jarring shifts in animation quality and the use of grainy live-action footage, arguing that these choices are deliberate and meaningful, serving to highlight which characters matter and which do not. The reviewer finds Kache relatable and reflects on the show's exploration of vulnerability as content and the desire for online validation.
Cover Corp announced on March 22, 2026, that VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei has established a personal agency named Studio STELLAR to strengthen her artist activities. Suisei, who debuted in 2018 and joined hololive production in 2019, will shift the core of her work to solo efforts under the new agency. The move aims to support her stated goal of performing at Tokyo Dome and achieving further success in the mainstream music scene. Cover Corp stated the change is necessary to sharpen her music activities and continue reaching higher levels. While solo activities such as music, streaming, merchandise sales, and fan club operations will move to Studio STELLAR, Suisei will continue collaborations and group activities as a hololive production VTuber. Talent management for the new agency will be handled by NERD Inc., which will cooperate with Cover Corp to support her solo career. Cover Corp described the move as a step toward expanding VTubers' reach and realizing its mission of creating a culture loved worldwide.
A new Neon Genesis Evangelion television series is in development, with NieR creator Yoko Taro attached as series composer and scriptwriter. Studio Khara announced the project during the final program of the Evangelion:30+ 30th Anniversary of Evangelion event over the weekend. The series will be co-produced with CloverWorks, known for Spy x Family. Story details, release timing, and cast have not been revealed. Kazuya Tsurumaki, a longtime Evangelion collaborator and director of FLCL, will direct alongside Toko Yatabe, who has worked extensively within the franchise. Keiichi Okabe, another key NieR creative voice, will compose the music. Original Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is not listed among the lead creative credits. The announcement positions the project as the franchise's first completely new TV installment in years, fueled by the creative team's well-regarded profiles for atmosphere and story crafting.
CloverWorks and A-1 Pictures announced on November 4, 2025, that they will open a new animation studio called FLINT BASE in April 2026. The studio is a joint venture between the two Aniplex subsidiaries, backed by the Sony Group. FLINT BASE is described as a new challenge in animation production, focused on drawing and animator work. The companies stated that the studio aims to serve as an entry point for students aspiring to become animators. They noted that even with ongoing digital innovation, animation still requires the work of many animators. Both CloverWorks and A-1 Pictures will maintain their existing in-house animation teams and training systems, which will continue as the core of each studio. FLINT BASE will operate as a separate entity. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of a recruitment drive for new graduates in 2026, specifically for the role of animator at FLINT BASE. Applications are open until November 28, 2025. The official FLINT BASE website provides further details.
GKIDS is bringing a 4K remaster of Kiki's Delivery Service to IMAX theaters across North America on March 13. The 1989 Studio Ghibli film has never screened in the IMAX format before. The release is part of an ongoing partnership between GKIDS and IMAX to restore and show Ghibli titles in premium large-format theaters. The remastered presentation will be available in both the original Japanese with subtitles and the English dub. Tickets are on sale now in the U.S. and Canada. The collaboration was announced last year and has already produced several large-format Ghibli releases. The film's sense of space and motion is well suited to IMAX, according to the distributor, and the 4K remaster addresses visual imperfections from the original print.
Geo Seed Games has opened a playtest for the survival craft action RPG Never Wither, running until June 2. The test covers the first area, Verdant Valley, with 19 creatures and 4 bosses, and offers 3-5 hours of single-player content. Progress will be reset, and online multiplayer is not available.
The original anime film project "Grotesqqque" by director Atsushi Nishigori and studio CloverWorks announced its cast on May 30, 2026. The 14-member lineup includes voice actors, actors, idols, and musical artists: Chika Anzai, Kana Ichinose, Miku Ichinose (Nogizaka46), Nagi Inoue (Nogizaka46), Maaya Uchida, Rumi Okubo, Rie Kugimiya, Nao Tomisato (Nogizaka46), Miyu Tomita, Aruno Nakanishi (Nogizaka46), Ikumi Hasegawa, Saori Hayami, Gen Hoshino, and Sara Minami. Specific character assignments were not disclosed. The film is scheduled for a 2026 theatrical release and consists of three parts with distinct worldviews: "ÆLIENS," "4649GIRL," and "NOCTURN: EN CETTE NUIT GROTESQUE." Nishigori handles direction, screenplay, and original character designs. CloverWorks produces the film, which is the first project from JOEN, a creative partnership formed in 2022 by CloverWorks, WIT Studio, Shueisha, and Aniplex. Distribution is handled by ANIMEC.
Cover Corp and QualiArts announced that pre-registrations for the first official hololive smartphone game, hololive Dreams, have passed 1 million. Milestone rewards include dot sunglasses for all 54 talents. A second area, Megasphere, themed around games and casinos, will launch alongside the previously announced Harmony Garden. Additional pre-registration rewards and a JR Tokai collaboration were also revealed.
Fanatical has released the Into Games Charity Bundle 2026, a set of 11 PC game keys priced at 2,630 yen. The bundle includes CloverPit, Mouthwashing, Monument Valley 3, and eight other titles that hold Very Positive or Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews. The sale runs until June 25.
Bandai Spirits released the first installment of Ichiban Kuji commemorating Pokemon's 30th anniversary on May 30. The lottery features items themed around the starter Pokemon from the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, with a 50 cm Pikachu plush as the last prize. Each play costs 750 yen.
Hikaru Utada released the performance video of 'Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-' from the May 11 broadcast of TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live!' on her official YouTube channel. The video is available in full length for four weeks. The song is a special arrangement made for that broadcast. The video trended high on X on the day of broadcast.
The horror film "Never After Dark," produced by and starring Kento Kaku, will open in Japanese theaters on June 5. Directed by Dave Boyle, who previously worked with Kaku on the 2024 Netflix series "House of Ninjas," the film held its Japan premiere screening on April 28 at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku in Tokyo. The story follows Airi, a medium from a family of psychics, and her sister Miku, who became a spirit after an incident. Together they investigate paranormal cases, including a request to exorcise a ghost haunting a mansion. Moka Hoshi plays Airi, Kureha Inagaki plays Miku, and Tae Kimura plays Teiko, with Kaku appearing as her skeptical son Gunji. Preview attendees described the film as a "revolution in Japanese horror cinema," praising its shift in fear type between the first and second halves. Comments highlighted the pacing, the single-setting mansion location, and the blend of suspense and mystery. The production is the first theatrical feature from SIGNAL181, the film production company founded by Kaku and Boyle. Kaku also promoted the film by posting a phone number on social media that, when called, plays a recorded message in his voice as a promotional gimmick.
Incineration Productions announced Everything is Gun!, a roguelike FPS for PC via Steam. The game rejects modern shooters' safe design, instead aiming for the broken balance of The Binding of Isaac and the speed of 90s shooters. Players are a prisoner on a procedurally generated prison planet, using stacking abilities and an asynchronous revenge system.
CloverWorks announced a pop-up shop for the TV anime WIND BREAKER at Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store from June 3 to June 16, 2026. The venue will sell existing goods, display reproduction original drawings, and offer a random sticker bonus for purchases of 2,200 yen or more.
Publisher Takeshobo announced three manga titles for digital English release: Melt in Your Color by hitomi on May 29, My Father's Lover by Chil Shiomi on June 5, and Don't Stop Even If I Say So by Tamaji Ura in June 2026. The titles will be available on platforms including Renta!, MangaPlaza, Coolmic, BookWalker, and Rakuten Kobo.
NEXPACE, Nexon's blockchain subsidiary, announced a $10 million (1.6 billion yen) buyback of NXPC tokens for its MapleStory Universe project. The three-month program is framed as ecosystem support, not market intervention. The company cited 850,000 active wallets, first-time user spending exceeding rewards in Q1 2026, and 8.32 million NXPC burned. A content roadmap includes new classes, maps, and a boss, while the long-term vision shifts toward a builder-centric platform with AI-assisted game creation tools.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie fell from first to second place at the Japanese box office in its fifth weekend, selling 203,000 tickets for 276,962,830 yen. Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi dropped to fourth in its seventh weekend, while the live-action Sakamoto Days film held fifth place in its fourth weekend.
Activision Blizzard Japan announced a collaboration between the hero shooter Overwatch and the music unit YOASOBI at a presentation in Tokyo on May 28. The collaboration begins on July 1. YOASOBI produced a new song titled "Orion" based on a short story called "The Sparrow That Fell to Earth," which was published on the same day. The story follows Genji visiting Tokyo and recalling childhood memories with Hanzo and Kiriko. The song's title references the Orion constellation, with Ayase explaining that the theme is the three stars that appear close together from a certain angle but are actually far apart, mirroring the characters' relationships. The song will appear on YOASOBI's EP "THE BOOK 4," releasing June 26, with a US-exclusive Overwatch edition vinyl. In-game skins themed around Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo will be added. A music video for "Orion" is being produced by animation studio A-1 Pictures. At the event, Overwatch development team members Lead Hero Producer Kenny Hudson and Narrative Design Lead Miranda Moyer appeared alongside YOASOBI's Ayase and ikura.
Comic publisher Aloha Comics announced its first manga license, Ikuno Tajima's Ever After, a two-volume series about the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm cleaning up fairy tale messes. The hardcover edition with bonus merchandise is estimated to ship between August and September.
Sega updated PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on May 27, 2026, adding the limited-time quest "Assumed Exercise: Kazeka's Aelio Defense Battle," a short-time saturation attack operation where players compete for quest points by landing final blows on enemies. A new AC Scratch "Noble Shadows '26" featuring dark assassin and street-style swordsman costumes runs through June 24, and a revival scratch "Rewind Collection Jun '26" begins June 1.
Rapper ralph and VERRY SMoL have released their collaborative track 'concrete camo' on streaming services. The song, produced by Double Clapperz, was first performed at the POP YOURS hip-hop festival and samples classic R&B. ralph won RAPSTAR TANJO 2020, while VERRY SMoL was a finalist on RAPSTAR 2025.
SB Creative has listed the 21st and final volume of Shirow Shiratori's The Ryuo's Work Is Never Done! light novel series for a July 15 release. The main story concluded with the 20th volume in June 2025, but Shiratori has expressed interest in writing more about the characters and spinoff stories.
CloverWorks announced a pop-up shop for the TV anime Black Butler - Boarding School Arc and Black Butler - Green Witch Arc, running from May 29 to June 10, 2026, at SHED By_ACG on the 5th floor of Laforet Harajuku. The shop will sell existing goods and display original artwork. Purchase bonuses include random illustration cards and a one-day-only mini shikishi on June 5.
The television anime adaptation of the Needy Girl Overdose game, also known as Needy Streamer Overload in English, released a "Next Chapter" promotional video on May 25. The video features the song "INTERNET YAMERO" by Aiobahn +81 from the original game. The anime premiered on April 4 on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, with streaming on ABEMA starting the same day. Crunchyroll streams the series as it airs, including an English dub. The anime is directed by Masaoki Nakajima at Yostar Pictures, with game scenario writer nyalra credited for the original idea, scenario, and supervision. The cast includes Rina Kawaguchi as Purple Lollipop, Satsuki Shiina as Michika Gokubara, Seena Hoshiki as Nechika-sama, and Anna Nagase as Kache. The opening theme is "Internet Angel" by KAngel, and the ending theme is "Levitation" by Tatsuya Kitani. The game, released on Steam in January 2022, has over 3 million downloads and is also available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5.
Episode 8 of Needy Girl Overdose shifts from character study to plot progression as Karamazov plans to dethrone KAngel. Internal tensions surface when Michica's dream is laughed at, triggering rejection sensitivity and a violent spiral. Lollipop is left to promote alone, exhausted and uncertain. The episode grounds itself in the works of Kenji Miyazawa, hinting the group may not last.
The TV anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE will host an Animate fair at nine stores across Japan starting August 8, 2026. The event will sell newly drawn merchandise featuring Y2K and tactical fashion designs.
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Chie Shinohara's Red River manga released a new main visual and announced a July 7 premiere date on Thursday. The visual depicts protagonist Yuri holding a raised sword alongside other characters. The anime will air on NTV's "AnichU" programming block at 25:35 JST, effectively July 8 at 1:35 a.m., and on BS NTV on July 8. Seven additional cast members were revealed: Tomohiro Ōno as Kikkuri, Shiki Aoki as Hadi, Natsumi Kawaida as Ryui, Misato Matsuoka as Shala, Haruki Ishiya as Kash, Junya Enoki as Rusafa, and Shinichirō Kamio as Mittannamuwa. Previously announced cast includes Mirai Tachibana as Yuri, Wataru Katō as Kail, and Aya Uchida as Queen Nakia. Kōsuke Kobayashi directs the series at Tatsunoko Production, with Yoriko Tomita handling series scripts and Kenji Fujisaki designing characters. Yoshihisa Hirano composes the music. Hiroki Nanami performs the opening theme song "Akatsuki no Sora." Viz Media released the manga in English from 2004 to 2010 and began re-releasing it in omnibus editions in October 2024.
Episode 7 of Needy Girl Overdose shifts tone from six episodes of cynical portrayals of internet culture to a quieter, more optimistic view. The episode focuses on Karamazov member Nechika, showing her past and a cafe scene where strangers reveal humanizing sides. Nechika's father rejects her money and offers unconditional support, admitting his failures as a parent.
Bill Wise, known for English dub roles including Bunta Fujiwara in the Initial D: Legend trilogy, Hayato Jin in Getter Robo: Armageddon, and Knuckles in the 1996 Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie OVA, has died at age 61. His death was reported by the Austin Chronicle on May 5, with his agency and a friend confirming the news earlier that week.
Glitch Productions released the pilot for 'GAMEOVERSE' on YouTube on May 16. The indie anime, created by Ross O'Donovan and co-written by Arin Hanson, follows Kit Bodega in a game world that collapses when cleared. It surpassed 8 million views in two days, with a soundtrack by Grant Kirkhope and Jake Kaufman.
The staff for the From Overshadowed to Overpowered anime announced that the group TrySail will perform the ending theme song "Dōkei" (Aspiration). Musician sabio wrote the lyrics, music, and arrangement. The song releases as TrySail's 18th single on August 5. The anime debuts in July.
Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the main trailer and visual for the sixth film in the Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 series, titled Aoi Meikyū (Blue Labyrinth). The film opens June 26. The trailer shows the Yamato appearing in present-day Tokyo as the crew passes through a space-time node to 2026. The anime runs seven films total.
Sarasa Nagase's manga volume 7 of The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor resolves the rescue of Hadis and sets up future conflicts. Jill proves her intelligence and resourcefulness by fighting without magic, convincing a Black Dragon ally, and talking Hadis down from a destructive rage, ending the current arc and seeding the next.
Seven Seas Entertainment announced six new licenses on Wednesday. The slate includes four manga and two light novels, all scheduled for release between January and April 2027. The manga titles are Pendulum: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga by Hana Hasumi, Good Night, My Little Bird by RICO SAKURA, The Cat Who Didn't Believe in 'What-ifs' by Oki Eiko, and The Tomorrow I Want to See with Kako: A Time-Loop Romantic Comedy by KNOTS. The light novels are Goetia Shock by Dokuzu Kento with art by Nekosuke Ookuma, and Wandmaker of the Ruined World by Hagane Kurodome with art by Kayahara. Pendulum and Good Night, My Little Bird will appear under the publisher's mature-rated BL label. Pendulum is a companion story to Remnant: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga, already available from Seven Seas. The Cat Who Didn't Believe in 'What-ifs' began as a popular webcomic and will receive its first English print edition. Goetia Shock will be a digital-only release on the Airship imprint. The Tomorrow I Want to See with Kako carries a release date of January 2027 in the press release and March 2027 on social media. Pricing for the print volumes ranges from $15.99 to $16.99 in the United States.
The original mecha anime Vertex Force will premiere in October 2026. Kazuhiro Takamura is directing the project, writing the scripts, and designing the characters. The production is housed at studio SMDE. A teaser video was released alongside the announcement. The project is an original work, not an adaptation of an existing manga or light novel. The announcement confirms the main creative lead and the production studio, establishing the core team behind the series. The teaser video offers the first look at the show's visual style and mecha designs. The October premiere window gives the production a clear timeline for its debut. The announcement did not include voice cast details or a specific episode count.