Gridman Universe Heroines Get Childlike Forms in New Goods by Masaru Sakamoto
The release extends the 2023 film's commercial life with original art by its character designer, offering fans a fresh visual take on the heroines.
Denfaminicogamer
KADOKAWA and ABEMA Launch Free Anniversary Anime Streaming for 10 Titles
The selection spans anniversaries from 5 to 20 years, offering a broad retrospective of KADOKAWA's anime catalog from the mid-2000s to the early 2020s in a single free streaming event.
Anime Anime
so-bin's Overlord 10th Anniversary Art Gets Figure Release
The figure is the first physical reproduction of so-bin's official 10th anniversary artwork for Overlord, positioned as a high-end collectible for the series' milestone.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Ketsu Battler Series 2 Update and DLC Character Kiden Arrive July 30
The Series 2 update marks a significant content expansion for the niche game, which has built a following through its unique control scheme and a manga adaptation that has gained recognition in a fan-voted ranking.
Ketsu Battler YouTube channel
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Reveals Dot-Pixel Cuts of Tohno Shiki and Len
The first look at in-game sprites for the next Melty Blood entry confirms the series' continued dot-pixel aesthetic and sets expectations for the early 2027 release.
Denfaminicogamer
bees inc. Representative Yamaad on the Studio's Founding and Business Philosophy
Representative YAMAAD presents bees inc. as a structural response to the lack of production management in indie anime collaborations, making the studio's founding about business organization rather than artistic ambition alone.
KAI-YOU
City Hunter Collaboration Cafe Opens in Osaka on July 11
The cafe turns the series' iconic message board into an interactive menu item, extending the art exhibition's reach into a themed dining experience.
Denfaminicogamer
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 3 Announced After Season 2 Finale
After two seasons of setup, the series is expected to finally reach its central premise: the tower where the protagonist's childhood friend awaits.
ASCII.jp
Arknights: Endfield Launches Mukouyuki Version July 16 With GiGO and Fortnite Collabs
The Mukouyuki update arrives alongside the game's half-anniversary, bundling major story content, new operators, and cross-promotions to sustain player engagement.
4Gamer.net
Tsubura Ai's 2nd DVD 'Ikenai Juujun' Features Sadistic High School Student Role
The DVD shows Ai Tsubura's first attempt at acting and her physical transformation over two years, with fan engagement through a swimsuit vote.
ASCII.jp
Reverse:1999 and Atomic Heart Collaboration Launches July 23
The collaboration brings together the time-reversal RPG Reverse:1999 and the alternate-history shooter Atomic Heart, blending two distinct aesthetics for a limited-time event.
4Gamer.net
NEOGEO Turns 35: The Arcade Machine That Came Home
The NEOGEO's 35th anniversary highlights how it pioneered the concept of bringing arcade-perfect experiences home, a luxury that was revolutionary in the 1990s and is now taken for granted.
GAME Watch (Impress)
This Week in Games Column: School Days US Release, Anime Expo News
The column confirms that the notorious visual novel School Days is finally receiving an official US release and English dub, a significant move for the eroge market.
Anime News Network
Magical Girl and Narco Wars Manga Concludes on July 21
The series wraps after just over a year and three volumes, a short run on Shonen Jump+, while both creators move on to other projects.
Anime News Network
Board Game Arena Adds 7 Wonders Leaders Expansion
The expansion's addition to Board Game Arena provides a digital avenue for players to access the content, particularly as the Japanese physical edition has become difficult to obtain.
4Gamer.net
Agent Kim: Reactivated Is First Korean Live-Action Series With Fully AI-Generated Sequence
The sequence marks the first time a Korean live-action series has used AI to generate an entire story segment, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional VFX-heavy production.
Anime News Network
Delta Force and Rainbow Six Siege Collaboration Launches With Free Skins and Events
The collaboration brings Rainbow Six Siege operators and free cosmetics into Delta Force, bridging two tactical shooter audiences with cross-game events and rewards.
4Gamer.net
T.M.Revolution Performs 'HOT LIMIT' on THE FIRST TAKE in Original Outfit
T.M.Revolution's return to THE FIRST TAKE with a signature visual and one-take performance points to the channel's role as a platform for nostalgic live music, while also marking the artist's continued presence after 30 years.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Hideaki Nakano on Directing Wistoria Season Two: Consistency and Mood
Nakano's promotion and his emphasis on mood and visual consistency show how Wistoria's second season is being shaped by a director who prioritizes atmosphere and detail in Yoshihara's absence.
Anime News Network
Mushoku Tensei: Redundant Reincarnation Ends With Volume 4 in November
The end of the epilogue series marks the final print installment of the Mushoku Tensei story that began online in 2012, coinciding with the debut of the third anime season.
Anime News Network
FRUITS ZIPPER's Suzuka Chishima Promotes Horror Film at Shibuya Staircase
The film represents a deliberate break from Chishima's idol persona, as she actively suppressed her trademark "kawaii" for a horror role, potentially signaling a broader career shift.
Cinema Today
Hololive 7th Fest After-Screening Hits Theaters Nationwide With Cheering Allowed
The after-screening extends the live event's reach to a theatrical audience with the added draw of comment videos, a format hololive has used previously for delayed viewings, now permitting vocal cheering and penlights in a setting that usually restricts such audience participation.
4Gamer.net, hololive production (JP), PANORA
Zootopia 10th Anniversary Happy Kuji Launches August 1 With Selfie Figure
The A Prize directly adapts a viral moment from the Zootopia 2 promotional campaign, tying the 10th anniversary lottery to the upcoming sequel's marketing.
GAME Watch, Dengeki Hobby Web
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Second Cour Debuts in October With New Trailer
The second cour's October premiere follows a first cour that was repeatedly delayed and split across two seasons, raising questions about the production schedule's stability.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner