Yui Sakurai Sings New Vocal Track for Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars
The vocal track marks a convergence between Tsunku♂, the series' longtime composer and producer, and Sakurai, a Hello Pro fan who has cited him as a major influence.
Denfaminicogamer
Sailor Moon Original Illustration Goods Launch at FamilyMart on June 30
The release gives fans two distinct expressions for each of the 10 soldiers, with random-pack clear cards and aurora-finished accessories that are new for the franchise's merchandise line.
Nijimen
Diver-X Rebrands as Melt Interface Technologies, Unveils ContactGlove3 and Pro Model
The company is repositioning from a VR device maker to an interface company, and the ContactGlove3's EMF tracking promises occlusion-resistant fingertip capture for applications beyond gaming, including sign language and robotics.
PANORA
Chiikawa Uniqlo UT Collection Launches Ahead of Film Premiere
The collaboration ties the franchise's first theatrical release to a mass-market apparel drop, expanding Chiikawa's retail footprint beyond merchandise and cafes.
Anime Anime
Scary Movie: Reiwa! Trailer Parodies Michael Jackson and Midsommar
The return of the Wayans brothers and the film's record-breaking box office debut in the US signal a revival of the parody-horror genre that the franchise helped define.
Cinema Today
Up to 14.22 Million KDDI Emails May Have Leaked, Password Change Urged
The breach is one of the largest in Japan this year, affecting millions across several major ISPs and requiring urgent password resets.
ASCII.jp
ME Campus Shifts Creator Course Majors to Monthly Subscription
The switch from fixed-term plans to a monthly subscription makes VTuber and CG modeling education more accessible, potentially broadening the pool of creators entering these fields.
MoguLive
Bandai Launches Dragon Ball Dual Burst Gashapon Series in July
The series offers a new display format that pairs figures to recreate specific battles, expanding the gashapon lineup beyond standalone collectibles.
Inside
Genda Posts 752 Million Yen Net Loss in Q1 as North American Business Misses Plan
The loss signals that Genda's aggressive M&A expansion is generating heavy amortization and interest burdens, and the underperformance of its high-expectation North American business threatens to cap overall growth even as domestic operations hold up.
GameBusiness.jp
With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess Season 2 Premieres October 1
The season 2 premiere date and cast additions confirm the series continues its quick turnaround from the first season's July 2025 run, with a director change and the same core production team.
Anime News Network
CyberConnect2 Opens Second Scenario Designer Training School for Anime Game Writers
The project signals CyberConnect2's continued investment in building an internal writing pipeline for its anime-licensed game output, rather than relying solely on external contractors.
KAI-YOU
Hatsune Miku X Cinnamoroll Summer Figure Launches July 24
The figure continues the ongoing crossover between Hatsune Miku and Sanrio characters, this time with a seasonal summer design.
Inside
Kyndryl Japan Invests in LiNKX After AI Partnership Deal
The investment formalizes a collaboration between a major IT infrastructure provider and a newly public AI firm, targeting agentic AI for legacy system modernization.
ASCII.jp
Denonbu Shiro Hosts 9th Anniversary Stream With Kizuna AI, Tokino Sora
The stream brings together early VTuber pioneers from different eras, marking the approach of the scene's first decade.
KAI-YOU
Uniqlo Yu-Gi-Oh! T-Shirts Feature Original Manga Art for Shueisha 100th Anniversary
The shirts use original manga illustrations rather than anime adaptations, a choice that distinguishes this anniversary merchandise from typical licensed apparel.
Inside
Aeos Games Releases New Gameplay Footage for Soulslike Unleash The Avatar
The new footage shows the game has been polished since its prototype, retaining its Bollywood-influenced combat and Indian mythological setting while adding a transformation mechanic.
4Gamer.net
Roguebound Pirates Announced for PC Steam Release in Q4 2026
The game combines inventory management with roguelike action, letting players equip a pirate ship with weapons like cannons and giant axes, with equipment placement creating synergies.
Denfaminicogamer
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Launches, KOF Collaboration Characters Require Repurchase
The decision to require repurchase of collaboration characters in a version marketed as a definitive edition may disappoint players who already paid for them in the original game.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark, Inside
Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora to Perform at Esports World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony
The lineup ties the world's largest esports event to mainstream French pop culture, using the opening ceremony as a showcase for the country's current musical talent.
4Gamer.net
Nvidia Develops ArtiFixer AI Model for 3D Scene Generation From Photos
ArtiFixer addresses a known weakness in 3D Gaussian Splatting by generating and inserting parts not captured in reference photos, producing sharper and more consistent 3D scenes.
GIGAZINE
Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 5.8 With Live Link Hub Now Official
The official release of Live Link Hub and the introduction of Mesh Terrain and MetaHuman Collection signal a push to make high-end virtual production and crowd simulation more accessible to both professional studios and solo creators.
PANORA
00 Raiser and Susanoo Join Gundam Battle Operation 2
The addition of two iconic Gundam 00 mobile suits, alongside guaranteed supply drops and operator token packs, marks a significant content update for Battle Operation 2's eighth anniversary pre-month festival.
ASCII.jp
Romance Visual Novel 'Forbidden Love' Launches Steam Demo, Japanese PV Released
The demo and PV give players an early look at a visual novel that tackles a sensitive teacher-student romance theme with multiple branching endings, ahead of its November 2026 release.
Game Spark
Nintendo Switch Online Price Increase Set for July 1
Subscribers have a limited window to lock in the current lower rates by extending their plan before July 1, while automatic renewals after that date will be charged at the higher prices.
GAME Watch (Impress), Inside, Game Spark