Shigure Ui Gets a Palm-Sized TENITOL Mini Figure From Furyu
The figure adds Shigure Ui to Furyu's TENITOL mini line, offering a low-cost, palm-sized collectible of the popular VTuber.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Monochrome Ultraman (A-Type) Figure to Debut for 60th Anniversary
The figure's monochrome design and reliance on original suit-actor scan data reflect a deliberate effort to recreate the historical broadcast context, marking the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman franchise with a focus on authenticity.
Dengeki Hobby Web
MOTON and MOMOREI Limited Hair Oil Collab Hits PLAZA on August 7
MOTON pairs its bestselling hair oil with a rapidly expanding Korean character brand, using limited-quantity scarcity to capitalize on MOMOREI's growing fanbase in Japan and other Asian markets.
ASCII.jp
Ango-ya Announces STBLpay Stablecoin Payment Service
STBLpay removes the need for users to manage wallets or understand crypto assets, tackling a key barrier to stablecoin adoption in e-commerce.
ASCII.jp
LV999 No Murabito Episode 3 Preview Arrives With Hikaru Midorikawa Casting
The series, based on a novel with over 4 million copies in print, continues its broadcast run with a new character voiced by a veteran actor, signaling steady production and audience engagement.
ASCII.jp
Lofree Flow2 for Mac Pre-Orders Open With Mac-Specific Layout and Touch Bar
Lofree is moving beyond generic mechanical keyboards to offer a Mac-specific model that replicates the MacBook layout and adds a touch bar, directly targeting creative and professional Mac users.
ASCII.jp
Panasonic PV-460 Honored With IEEE Milestone for Image Stabilization
The IEEE Milestone marks the PV-460 as the foundational patent for image stabilization, a technology now standard across consumer imaging devices.
ASCII.jp
Amazfit Balance 3 Launches as Official HYROX Wearable Partner
The Amazfit Balance 3 is the first smartwatch built as the official HYROX wearable, integrating dedicated race mode and training analysis for the rapidly expanding hybrid fitness race format.
ASCII.jp
Voice AI Agent 'ALICE' Adds Re-Engagement Calls for Staffing Agencies
The function automates an unavoidable but inefficient task, freeing staffing agency staff to focus on actively connected prospects instead of cold calls that rarely connect.
ASCII.jp
Palworld Version 1.0 Launches With Massive Overhaul, New Areas and 72 New Pals
After two and a half years of early access and 40 million players, Palworld's 1.0 release represents a fundamental reworking of content and pacing that an early-access player described as feeling like 'a different game,' making it a rare case of a live-service game delivering a full launch that substantially changes the core experience rather than merely adding polish.
4Gamer.net, Automaton
Cygames' Project Awakening Enters Rapid Acceleration Phase After 10 Years
After nearly a decade of silence, Cygames' shift to Unreal Engine 5 and complete character remake signal a strategic pivot toward industry-standard tools and a serious push to deliver a world-class AAA console title.
GAME Watch, Automaton, Inside
Japan Lifesaving Association Begins 2026 Water Safety Campaign
The campaign directly targets the most common natural causes of drowning rescues in Japan-rip currents and wind-through scenario-based video content and public drills.
ASCII.jp
Armiger Entertainment Launches Kickstarter for Tenchi Galaxy Anime Pilot
The campaign marks a fan-driven effort to revive the Tenchi Muyo! franchise with the original director, using crowdfunding to bypass traditional studio greenlighting.
Anime News Network
Sanrio Characters and EXPO 2027 Mascot Tunkutunku Hugging Plushies Released
The plushie line is a licensed merchandise tie-in for the 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition, using Sanrio characters to promote the upcoming expo.
Dengeki Hobby Web
ChroNoiR 8th Anniversary Goods Launch July 17 With Pop-Up Store
The 8th anniversary event marks continued commercial support for one of Nijisanji's longest-running pairs, with a mix of standard goods and high-priced produce sets that test the premium merchandise market for VTuber units.
4Gamer.net, PANORA
Clock over ORQUESTA Manga Volume 1 Launches Digitally With Deluxe Edition
The digital manga release expands the Clock over ORQUESTA project into a new format, with a deluxe edition that offers content not previously shared on social media.
ASCII.jp
Masamune Shirow Kindle Sale Bundles Appleseed, Black Magic at 75% Off
The sale bundles Shirow's key works at a steep discount, offering a convenient entry point for viewers drawn in by the new Ghost in the Shell anime.
KAI-YOU
Soracom Offers Free Knowledge MCP Server for AI to Reference Official Documents
The free, no-install MCP server gives AI agents direct access to Soracom's official documentation, which the company expects to suppress hallucinations and improve answer accuracy for IoT-related queries.
ASCII.jp
Xbox Announces 3,200 Layoffs, Four Studios Leaving Umbrella
The layoffs and studio divestitures signal a major restructuring of Xbox's first-party development as Microsoft shifts toward higher-priority projects and next-generation hardware.
Anime News Network
04 Limited Sazabys Fan Club Live 'YON TOWN 8th Anniversary' Ticket Sales Begin
The band is following a major festival with a more controlled, fan-club-only event that uses digital ticketing and an official resale service to curb unauthorized resale.
ASCII.jp
Kazuya Kamenashi's 'Zenigata Heiji' Gets NHK Terrestrial Broadcast in August
The terrestrial broadcast brings a reboot of the classic 'Zenigata Heiji' character to a wider audience, with a new interpretation tailored for the Reiwa era.
Cinema Today
NTE's Shinku Combines Rampage Mode With a Clumsy Personality
Shinku's design reflects NTE's effort to integrate combat depth, exploration utility, and narrative personality into a single character, supporting the game's live-service approach.
Automaton
Crayon Shin-chan Past Movie Goods Arrive at Don Quijote and Apita on July 11
The merchandise spotlights villains and side characters from classic Crayon Shin-chan films, letting longtime fans wear deep-cut movie references that rarely get merchandise.
Nijimen
Darwin's Amazing Animals 20th Anniversary Film Focuses on Felines
The film integrates the franchise's anime spinoff for the first time, while the program's 20th anniversary coincides with a rare academic award recognizing its contribution to zoology education.
KAI-YOU