YOU is an actress currently appearing in the film 'Fujiko' and the upcoming film 'Trophy,' and is participating in talk events for the Hirokazu Kore-eda retrospective at the National Film Archive of Japan.
YOU is active in film and live-action projects in mid-2026. She appears in the film 'Fujiko,' directed by Kimura Taichi, where she and co-star Kishimoto Kayoko practiced a tea-throwing technique 40 times for a fight scene. The film is set in 1970s-80s Shizuoka and follows a single mother raising her daughter alone. At a stage greeting in Tokyo, director Kimura revealed the extent of the physical preparation, which actor Lily Franky called a 'Heisei-era old lady fight classic.'
YOU is also cast in 'Trophy,' the feature directorial debut of Son Myeong-a, which opens in Japan on July 10. The film follows a 14-year-old Zainichi Korean girl named Sohi, played by newcomer Hanna, and her daily life at a Korean school. YOU joins a cast that includes Kitaro, Takashi Yamanaka, Kazuko Shirakawa, Daisuke Kuroda, and Soji Arai. The film is a coming-of-age story based on Son Myeong-a's own experience as a third-generation Zainichi Korean.
In addition to her film work, YOU is participating in talk events at the National Film Archive of Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda retrospective, running June 2-28. She will appear after a screening of 'Nobody Knows' on June 20, alongside cinematographer Yutaka Yamazaki, who will also appear after screenings of 'Still Walking.' The retrospective screens 16 of Kore-eda's theatrical films.
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Mizuki Hoshino announced Friday that Fukakōryoku no I Love You will go on hiatus due to the creator's poor health. Hoshino said the manga's return will be announced at a later date. The series has run in Shueisha's Margaret magazine since August 2023, and Shueisha published the ninth compiled volume on June 25. The story follows first-year high school student Sena Kodama and her senior Wataya.
Mizuki Kishikawa announced on X that the Hope You're Happy, Lemon manga will end with its next chapter on September 13. Seven Seas publishes the series in English. Shueisha shipped the 11th volume on August 4, and Seven Seas ships the fourth volume on September 15.
Game Spark's weekly roundup lists games releasing in Japan and North America from September 7 to 11. Headliners include Valheim on September 9 across multiple platforms, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV with Power Up Kit Complete Edition on September 10. The list also features Halloween: The Game, a Touhou arrangement, and HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush.
Actress Ha-young will not return for the next season of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, following controversy over her great-grandfather's colonial-era activities. Netflix confirmed her exit on September 1. She played nurse Jang-mi Cheon in the eight-episode first season, which debuted in January 2025.
Hatsune Miku's official YouTube channel released an MV on September 5 featuring Hatsune Miku and Robin, the songstress from 'Honkai: Star Rail.' The MV is titled 'Summer Sky Medley: Tell Your World x Just Chasing the Wind.' It interweaves the two's voices. A special message video from Miku to Robin was also posted on X.
Double Fine Productions announced Thank You Bus Driver on September 5. The PC driving game casts the player as a bus driver who enforces daily changing passenger rules, from no phone calls to no farting. Violators are slapped or thrown out. The studio's new label Double Fine Action Labs releases it as its first work.
Team Shanghai Alice, the circle behind the Touhou Project, reminded fans on September 4 that publicly releasing the endings of the original games is prohibited under its derivative works guidelines, just days before the September 10 launch of the remake Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic. The reminder came via the official Shanghai Alice Reprise X account, which posted links to the Guidelines for Posting to Video Distribution Services and the Touhou Project Derivative Works Guidelines. These guidelines were not changed for this release, but they explicitly list acts of publicly releasing original game endings as prohibited. Under the video distribution guidelines, streaming by individual players is generally treated as fan activity and faces no major restrictions, yet the ending restriction still applies. Players who plan to stream or post Let's Play videos are advised to keep ending segments out of their broadcasts or cut them through editing. The remake updates the 2002 Windows Touhou Koumakyou with high-resolution graphics, fully rearranged music by series creator ZUN, a new Life Infinite Mode for less experienced players, and a Classic Version that reproduces the original game. The game launches September 10 on PC via Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Rokuhan is releasing two Z gauge sets that reproduce the 500 Series Shinkansen's retirement commemorative logo, ahead of the train's full retirement in July 2027. The 8-car set (T013-8) forms the full V8 formation and includes stickers for the logo on cars 1 and 7. A 5-car add-on set (T013-9) holds only middle cars and combines with separately sold sets. Both ship October 31, 2026, and are available for preorder on Amazon.
MAGES. will release the mystery adventure Fukakutei Sekai no Tantei Shinshi ~Akyou Souma no Jiken Fairu~ on Nintendo Switch and PS4 on September 10. The download-only release costs 2970 yen, with a launch sale at 1990 yen. The game is Hiroyuki Kanno's first Detective Gentleman series work, originally a 2000 PC title. The port adds a new opening movie and keeps the Proof Target and Time Limit systems.
Episode nine of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You spends its full runtime on miscommunication, as chief Maezawa presents solid evidence that Sasaki may be married. The story works to convince both Yamada and the audience that Sasaki might not be single, while the B-side has Tamaya and Sasaki discussing his Mie dialect and the past.
Episode 9 of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 devotes nearly its entire runtime to Taira and Azuma. Azuma finally admits to herself that she loves Taira, but she will not act on it, using college entrance exams as an excuse. She has never confessed to anyone or been confessed to. Taira, meanwhile, has started noticing her crush. Both keep finding reasons to avoid dating. The episode holds a community score of 4.0.
Eri Sasaki's new song 'Goodbye To You' began distribution on September 1, 2026 across download and streaming services. It is her first release as an artist under 5pb. Music. Sasaki wrote the lyrics, with composition and arrangement by Sasaki and Hiro Nakamura. The music video premieres at 21:00 on YouTube. The song deals with accepting a parting while holding onto memories and moving forward.
Chihiro Yuzuki announced on X on Monday that her manga With You, Our Love Will Make it Through will end with the 13th compiled book volume. The series has run on Shueisha's Manga Mee shojo website since May 2019. Shueisha published the 11th volume on March 24 and ships the 12th on September 25. An anime adaptation debuted in October 2025 on Tokyo MX, with Crunchyroll streaming the series and an English dub. Yen Press releases the manga in English.
Episode 33 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 sends the Rentaro Family to a Hardcore Hot Springs for a dedicated fanservice segment. The review notes the trip was nominally requested by Iku's family but spreads its attention across the whole cast, pairing off established sub-couples. Karane and Hakari, Meme and Mimimi, and Hahari and Mei get paired segments, while newer girlfriends Chiyo, Momiji, and Yaku interact most directly with Rentaro.
Independent VTuber Maga Mitsuki released her first original song, 'Sagyoushiyo', on August 31, 2026, with the music video premiering on YouTube at 8 PM. The track was provided by Terekasu, a music creator active in the VRChat and net music scenes, and the MV was directed by Fuya Rokuya, an independent VTuber. Mitsuki played part of the guitar and shot the live-action scenery footage that appears in the video. Mitsuki began VTuber activities in 2021 as a university student Japanese wolf VTuber. Her main format is work streaming, and she also handles graphic design, video editing, and 3D streaming. She has been an ambassador for the Sanrio Virtual Festival and posts the 'Maga Sanpo' series, which composites her 3D model over live-action footage. Her VRChat presence includes the official world 'Maga Room', built by amanek, with her 3D model made by kuji and a guitar model by Rayrell. The song is now on music streaming services, and limited-time goods using the MV illustration are on sale.
City Connection announced its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth lineup on September 1, with the event running September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe. The centerpiece is Jajamaru no Hyakki Yakouden, the latest Ninja Jajamaru-kun series title, a hack-and-slash action game planned for 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam. It will be playable at the booth, and visitors receive a double-sided mini uchiwa printed with Jajamaru-kun. The booth also hosts Yakyuu Kakutou League Man Bases Loaded, an HD remake of the 1993 arcade beat-em-up releasing December 10 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam; Jalecolle Famicom-hen: SHATTERHAND, a horizontal action re-release for Switch in 2026; and Muchi Muchi Pork! & Pink Sweets Boosted, a vertical bullet hell bundle arriving October 1 on Switch, PS5, and Steam. A photo spot corner themed around the Jajamaru game, with the yokai cast and a large Gama Pakkun, and a Natsume command time attack event on September 19 are also planned. A live stream on September 2 at 21:00 will detail the booth contents.
The official website for The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You anime confirmed Yumika Yano joined the season 3 cast as Kishika Torotoro. Kishika is a third-year high school student, captain of the girls' kendo club, and Rentaro's newest girlfriend. She appeared in the season's ninth episode on Sunday. Hikaru Sato returns to direct at Bibury Animation Studio.
The web preview for Episode 9 of the TV anime adaptation of Aono Nachi's manga has been released. In Episode 9 "My Magic," Mimi tells Ali that resurrection magic could bring Seiran back, and Sheena pleads with Teacher Fran to show her magic so Mimi has a place to belong. The episode begins broadcasting on September 1, 2026.
Manga creator Youka Nitta and imprint Be x Boy announced on Friday that Nitta will publish more of her Embracing Love manga starting in spring 2027 with a new serialization. Be x Boy also stated it will release the Haru o Daiteita Daily manga in November. Nitta said she does not know how much more she will draw for the series, but will do her best "until they are dried out."
Amazon Kindle's manga bestseller ranking for August 28, 2026, is led by new releases from August 25, including "Orkusen Kingdom Chronicles 7" and "Saga of Tanya the Evil (35)." Many titles are on sale at 99 yen each, such as all volumes of "Iron Linebarrel Complete Edition" and "Air Master," pushing sale books to dominate the chart.
Anime News Network's weekly list of North American anime and manga releases for August 23-29. Discotek leads anime titles with Digimon Tamers, Hana Yori Dango, and Monster Collection on Blu-ray. Manga highlights include new volumes of Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between and The Dangers in My Heart, plus the first volume of Colori Colore Creare.
Publisher Caspianborn Publishing announced on August 25 that 'Trust Your Gut,' developed by Mishleto, will launch on November 19 for PC via Steam, with Japanese display planned. A demo is available, and Steam reviews are 'Positive' at 89% favorable from 49 reviews. The full version plans over 150 Mementos and 50 balls.
Individual developer Saji has published the Steam store page for 'YOU ARE NEWTON', a logic puzzle where players switch gravity to drop an apple into a hole. It launches for PC around the end of September, with a 5-stage browser demo on the official website. The game includes 60 stages, a stage editor, and shortest-move challenges.
RetroCrush will add several Viz Media anime films and series to its service, including Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Sailor Moon R: The Movie, Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse, Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge, Hikaru no Go, Accel World, both Captain Tsubasa series, and Vampire Knight.
Anime News Network reviews episode 8 of Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, praising a comedic hadoken-spamming match and discussing the portrayal of misogyny in competitive gaming spaces.
Anime News Network rates episode 8 of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You with a community score of 4.0. The episode follows Tayama/Yamada losing a portable ashtray gift from Sasaki, leading to a search that becomes the show's most comical stretch. A typhoon scene turns into an earnest conversation about admiration and becoming better people.
Anime News Network's review of episode 8 of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day finds the emotional fallout of Seiran's death underwhelming. The review criticizes the elongated flashback of Ari and Seiran's relationship, the lack of new information, and the pacing that stretches plot points to fill episodes. The letter necklace feels purposeless, and the strongest moment, the guilt-ridden student, is too brief.
Coco Uzuki's Fall in Love, You False Angels manga is going on hiatus due to the creator's health and to adjust her workload. The series will return in the January 2027-cover-dated issue of Kodansha's Dessert magazine in November. The announcement came in the October issue of Dessert.
Episode 8 of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 mostly sets aside Taira and Azuma to focus on the other two couples. Nishi visits Yamada's home and kisses him, while Miyu and Tani navigate her career uncertainty. The episode is lighter, but mines its themes well.
AmiAmi has opened pre-orders for a new 1/7 scale figure of Lynn Minmay from the film "Macross: Do You Remember Love?" The figure is produced by the brand Arcadia and is based on the key visual from the orchestra concert "Super Dimension Orchestra," held in September 2017 to mark the 35th anniversary of the Macross franchise. The figure recreates the visual's gradient hair with pearl coating and clear parts at the tips, while the dress uses white pearl coating and the stole is made with clear parts. The acrylic base carries the U.N. Spacy emblem, and the set includes the figure body, the emblem base, and a base attachment for the left heel. The figure stands approximately 230mm tall, uses ATBC-PVC, ABS, acrylic, and iron in its construction, and is scheduled for release in May 2027. The reference price is 21,780 yen including tax. The product page notes that images and information may be updated, and buyers are encouraged to check the latest details.
City Connection announced Jajamaru's Hyakki Yakouden, a new hack-and-slash action game in the Ninja Jajamaru-kun series, during the Pixel Arcadia showcase streamed on August 25, 2026. The game is set for release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and PC via Steam, where a store page opened the same day. The title was first teased at the City Connection 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival in December 2025, but this announcement revealed the platforms and shifted the release window from 2026 to 2027. Developed jointly by City Connection's team, which worked on the previous Jajamaru's Yokai Daikessen, and Amazing, known for Venus Eleven Vivid!, the game follows Jajamaru as he searches dungeons for the kidnapped Princess Sakura. Players use over 300 types of equipment, including ninja swords, kusarigama, and shuriken, and pass through glowing torii gates to trigger Hyakki Yakou Parades with special battle rules. Clearing dungeons teaches ninjutsu, and a base room allows stat and equipment upgrades, plus furniture that affects stats. The story culminates in a fight against the yokai general Nuraripiyoko. Western publishing is handled by Clear River Games.
Rie Kugimiya has joined the cast of the third season of the anime adaptation of Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa's manga 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You. The official website announced the casting on Monday, revealing that Kugimiya plays Yaku Yakuzen, the grandmother of character Kusuri and the newest girlfriend of protagonist Rentaro Aijo. Yaku debuted in the season's eighth episode, which aired on Sunday. The season, which premiered on Tokyo MX on July 5, is directed by Hikaru Sato at Bibury Animation Studio, with scripts by Takashi Aoshima and character designs by Akane Yano. Other new cast members this season include Kaori Ishihara as Chiyo Iin, Ayana Taketatsu as Nadi, Hana Tamegai as Yamame Yasashiki, and Aoi Koga as Momiji Momi. The opening theme, 'Daisuki♡Zutto Eien ni♡' (I Love You♡Always and Forever♡), is performed by the Rentaro Family. The season is also airing on Sun TV and BS11, and is streaming on Crunchyroll. Seven Seas Entertainment releases the manga in English.
Bandai Spirits is launching a new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT, built around the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM for articulation. The first entry is the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, which received its world first display at TOKYO Toy Show 2026, running from August 27 to August 30, 2026. The approximately 185mm tall ABS/PVC figure features movable mechanisms in the neck, shoulders, and waist, plus a waist rail mechanism and shoulder pull-out mechanism for dynamic posing. It includes a high-energy beam rifle, two beam sabers, a connected saber handle, two beam shields, interchangeable wrist parts, and a base with a bendable support rod. Reservations begin August 27, 2026, at general retail stores, with release scheduled for March 2027 at 16,500 yen including tax. TOKYO Toy Show 2026's first two days are trade-only, with public access on August 29 and 30. The show also featured other Gundam items at the Bandai Spirits booth, including Gundam Miximize Gundam Zero and HG 1/144 Gundam Zero.
Episode 7 of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You shifts to a lighter tone after last week's health scare. Tayama/Yamada takes a corporate mandated exam for a raise and passes with Sasaki's encouragement. The back half follows a ghost rumor at the supermarket that turns out to be a dog Goto is looking after. Anime News Network rates the episode 4/5.
Episode 7 of Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games spends most of its runtime on characters who have appeared before but are only now getting substantial interactions. Arisa, the argumentative girl, proves more self-aware than she lets on, and Hana, Tamaki's dorm monitor older sister, is revealed as the FGC player Tamaki wants to catch up to. The episode also shows Mio's friends seeing her use martial arts for the first time. Community score: 4.0.
Episode 7 of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day closes the arc with a mock exam that quickly gives way to tragedy. The review calls it one of the strongest episodes of the season, centered on Lizzy's frustration at being top of her class yet unable to match Mimi's legendary status, and on the teachers' discomfort with sending students to war. The community score is 4.1.
Polden Publishing announced on August 21 that Toxic Studio is developing 'Put Your Toys Away Together!', a co-op tidying simulation for PC via Steam. Players restore a messy toy store by returning up to 20,000 toys to their correct shelves, with optional play activities. Playtesting registration is open, and Japanese display is planned.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You episode 7 begins the series' all-new content after its early mini-episodes. Sasaki learns Yamada is studying for an exam, while store employees claim the smoking area is haunted. The episode leans into end-of-summer themes and highlights the voice acting of Seena Hoshiki and Sakuya Satou.
Elementa officially announced its immersive 3D idol game 'V Project' under the new title 'StarToU'. Pre-registration is now open for iOS and Android. The title change comes with the unveiling of a new creative idol group, MacGuffin, and the first reveal of core game systems. A CBT is planned for some regions in the second half of 2026.
Elementa has officially announced that its immersive 3D idol game, previously known as 'V Project', is now titled 'StarToU'. The announcement, made on August 20, 2026, also introduced the new creative idol group 'MacGuffin' and detailed the game's core systems for the first time. 'StarToU' is described as a community platform centered on idol culture within the game, offering an immersive interactive experience where players connect with idols through 'Echoes', a memory experience device equipped with 'Touch' technology. The new group 'MacGuffin' is a hip-hop-based unit with the concept of 'rebellion against rules x pursuit of playfulness'. Its four members, Tay, Yoora, Lim, and Noki, appear in a first PV with a cool street style, contrasting with the previously revealed trainees LEE, Near, and OCT. The game's systems include rhythm-based interactions and stage performances, where players can adjust characters, costumes, and card formations before shows. Additional content includes the Star Notebook and interactions via TOKI. The release timing is undecided, but pre-registration is open on the official website, and a closed beta test is planned for some regions in the second half of 2026.
Hamster Corporation will release Console Archives Little Princess: Maru Oukoku no Ningyou Hime 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on August 20, 2026. The game, priced at 1,500 yen, is a revival of Nippon Ichi Software's 1999 musical RPG for the original PlayStation. It is set 12 years after the previous game, Maru Oukoku no Ningyou Hime, and follows Kururu, the daughter of Cornet and Prince Ferdinand, as she travels the Maru Kingdom in search of her ideal prince. The battle system has been overhauled from the predecessor, with command-based combat where special moves consume HP and partner dolls use the in-game currency Inochium. Filling the Gratitude Gauge through doll attacks enables a powerful Reward attack. Defeated monsters can join the party as dolls, and equipping them boosts stats. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classics on modern hardware, including features like button and screen customization and save/load anywhere. The previous game in the series is also available for the same platforms.
Sega will release two prize figures from The End of Evangelion starting September 18. The XrossLink series figures depict Unit-02 and the EVA Mass Production Unit in battle poses. Each stands about 10 by 16 to 18 centimeters, and displaying them together recreates the film's intense confrontation.
Persis Play announced Your Cozy Unboxing on August 18 for PC via Steam. The simulation game casts the player as a social media creator who opens mystery boxes, collects items, decorates a room, and posts photos to an in-game SNS to earn revenue. The unboxing process itself is the core gameplay, with tools like knives, lockpicks, and screwdrivers.
Beneath the Tangles reflects on the latest episode of You and I Are Polar Opposites, where Taira recalls classmates mocking his laughter. Azuma notices he holds back, and her gentle observation begins to counter the hurtful words from his past. The piece ties this to the lasting impact of both harmful and kind speech.
Episode 7 of You and I Are Polar Opposites season 2 finds Azuma in denial about her growing feelings for Taira, a new experience for her since she usually lets relationships happen to her. The episode also gives Yamada and Nishi a fluffy aquarium date and introduces exam-related worries for Tani and Miyu.
The TV anime I Want to Love You Until I Die has released the preview, synopsis, and two episode posters for episode 7, "I'm Not Scared Anymore." The episode centers on Seiran's combat proficiency test, where Mimi holds back due to the overwhelming gap in strength, and Seiran asks Mimi why she fights.
Episode 31 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You shrinks Nano down to a tiny size thanks to one of Kusuri's drugs. The episode uses the setup for cute gags, including Nano riding in Rentaro's shirt pocket and getting caught in Hahari's cleavage, while also exploring Rentaro's devotion to her. The back half introduces another meet-the-parents scenario with Kusuri's family.
AbleYou showed UpBRELLA at Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026. The 2D puzzle platformer stars a witch who uses an umbrella to glide, bounce, and trigger switches. Developer Kim Yunu said the three-person team builds puzzles around one tool, with influences including the knowledge-based game Ooo.
Yume Nairai, head of human resources firm Yuinaira, appears in the film Devil Cafe: Welcome to Finis, opening August 16, 2026, and wrote, composed, and sang its opening theme, "Flower Bud." The film adapts the Chiba TV drama Devil Cafe and stars Mahiro Yamaguchi.
The first part of Musshu's manga adaptation of There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ended on July 31 on Shueisha's Young Jump + platform. Eru Kudō will draw the second part, titled Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Naijan, Muri Muri! Muri Janakatta!? ~Second Season, launching in January or February 2027. The 10th compiled volume ships in December, with the final volume in 2027.