Toy Keeper Organization Sim Launches August 22 on Steam
Toy Keeper turns the mundane task of tidying into a game loop with gacha upgrades and a mischievous baby companion, offering a niche take on the organization sim genre.
Denfaminicogamer
Witch Hat Atelier Season 2 Announced
The swift renewal confirms that the adaptation, which director Watanabe called a reckless undertaking, met the commercial and audience expectations of its production committee despite the reported production challenges.
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Temaku no Jaadougal Pre-Broadcast PV Reveals Queen Bee ED Theme
The PV and ED announcement cap the pre-broadcast marketing push for a manga that ranked first in the women's category of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023 and was listed in the Manga Taisho for two consecutive years, signaling strong source material pedigree for the adaptation.
Real Sound Anime, Anime Anime
Manga Up! Global Adds Three New Manga Licenses in Late June
The three new licenses expand Manga Up! Global's catalog with a mix of fantasy romance, creator drama, and online-game BL, filling out its summer lineup.
Anime News Network
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Premieres July 25
This sets a concrete premiere date for the last installment of the long-running BLEACH anime adaptation, giving fans a clear end point.
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Nintendo Switch Online Prices Rise July 1, Current Rate Extensions Available
The price increase, announced in May, gives subscribers a narrow window to extend their membership at the old rates for up to three years, effectively allowing them to delay the higher costs.
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DJI Officially Announces Osmo Pocket 4P With Dual Cameras
The Osmo Pocket 4P adds a second lens and higher dynamic range to the Pocket line, making it a more capable tool for vloggers and filmmakers at a price under 100,000 yen.
ASCII.jp
Night Shift Record: Showa School Record Launches on Steam
The release adds a short, atmospheric horror experience to Steam that relies on sound and setting rather than jump scares, with a sequel already in the pipeline.
Game Spark
Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 Airs June 30 at 23:00
This is the first dedicated Direct for a Splatoon spin-off, and its timing less than a month before release suggests Nintendo is making a final, focused push to sell players on a new genre direction for the franchise.
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Satosumi Takaguchi Launches New Manga Diamond's Blues
The new series adds to Takaguchi's decades-spanning catalog, which includes the 1985-1995 Hana no Asuka-gumi! and the 2024 live-action adaptation of Grandma no Yūutsu.
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Free Horror Game 'TAKE CARE OF THE DOG' Launches on Steam July 10
The Steam release brings a viral itch.io horror hit to a wider audience, with a sequel already in the pipeline.
Game Spark
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Adds 4 Cast Members
The new cast additions and July premiere date confirm the production timeline for the sequel to the 2025 series.
Anime News Network
Suisei Hoshimachi and JTB Release Collaboration Song 'Hoshi o Miru Shoujo'
The release marks the first concrete output of the 'Project Stargazer' collaboration between Suisei Hoshimachi and JTB, with a tour already announced as the next phase.
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EPID Games Reveals Teaser PV for New Title Trickcal Patima
The extensive hiring push across multiple disciplines indicates Trickcal Patima is still in pre-production, meaning a release is likely years away despite the teaser's arrival.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
Anime News Network Names Summer 2026's Most Anticipated Anime
The list signals that Summer 2026 is unusually stacked with two major Science SARU premieres and a range of genre titles that could define the season's conversation.
Anime News Network
This Week in Mobile Games: Sonic, Summer Events, and More
The column provides context for Sonic's long but muted mobile presence during his anniversary, contrasting Sega's early mobile push with Nintendo's more cautious approach.
Anime News Network
Game Spark Picks Four Notable Steam Releases for June 29, 2026
The roundup highlights a diverse set of newly released Steam games that have already attracted significant player feedback, with nophenia achieving a 96% positive rating from 412 reviews.
Game Spark
Hunter x Hunter Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Circulation Worldwide
Hunter x Hunter joins a small group of Shueisha manga to cross the 100 million copy threshold, a milestone that arrives alongside the series' return from another extended hiatus.
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The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Adds 5 Cast Members Ahead of Premiere
The announcement rounds out the supporting cast for the series just one day before its broadcast debut.
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 13 Gives Iruma a Birthday He Never Had
The episode uses Iruma's birthday as a narrative device to solidify his found family and emotional security, a key character milestone for the series.
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Slot & Dungeons Gets July 28 Full Release Date
The July 28 update marks the end of a successful early access period that saw sales at five times expectations and a 'Very Positive' Steam rating, and the scope of the content drop suggests the developer is treating the 1.0 launch as a major milestone.
Automaton
Super Monkey Ball Step and Roll Vocal Selections Album Hits Streaming Services
The album marks the first time four vocal tracks from the 2010 Wii game are available on streaming platforms, with remastered audio from composer Tomoya Ohtani.
4Gamer.net
Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV of All-in-One Sekai Version
The release gives players and fans a dedicated music video for a Sekai version of a song tied to Wonderlands x Showtime, expanding the game's video content library.
4Gamer.net
The Kept Man of the Princess Knight Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, January 2027 Debut
The announcement locks in a production timeline and expands the staff roster for an adaptation of a Dengeki Novel Award grand prize winner, signaling Kadokawa's continued investment in light novel properties.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner