Epic Games Store Free Distribution of Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT Begins
The giveaway pairs a critically acclaimed narrative RPG with a niche rhythm shooter, broadening access to two distinct indie genres during a limited window.
Denfaminicogamer
Kingdom Manga Gets Special Magazine for 20th Anniversary
The special magazine is the main anniversary event for one of Shueisha's longest-running and best-selling historical manga series.
Anime News Network
Persona 6 Steam Page Goes Live With Wishlist Registration
The store page confirms the game is a standalone story set in a modern Japanese city, with a focus on daily life and occult incidents, and that it will launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, though no release date has been set.
Denfaminicogamer
Google, Nvidia, Tesla and Others Eye Samsung as TSMC Capacity Tightens
The shift signals a potential realignment in semiconductor supply chains, with Samsung poised to absorb overflow from TSMC's constrained capacity amid the AI boom.
GIGAZINE
Deck-Building Roguelite 'Fogpiercer' Launches July 17 on PC With Japanese Support
The day-one Game Pass inclusion makes 'Fogpiercer' one of the few deck-building roguelites available to subscribers at launch, potentially giving it a much larger initial audience than a typical indie release.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
Dragon Ball Delicious Restaurant Kitchen Goods Launch at Jump Shop
The merchandise ties a specific Dragon Ball story moment to everyday kitchenware, expanding the franchise's lifestyle-goods presence through Jump Shop's retail network.
Inside
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 14-20
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie leads the week's home video slate with multiple SKUs, while the manga side sees a wide spread of continuing series and a few new launches like Gladiator Battle Life and Assassin's Creed Shadows: Tales of Iga.
Anime News Network
FUMES Co-Op Update Arrives July 16
The co-op update addresses the top community request for a game that has maintained strong user reviews during early access.
Game Spark
Shingo Katori and Eiji Akaso Star in WOWOW Drama The Hollow Cross
The project pairs two popular actors for the first time in a rare TV adaptation of a Higashino novel that directly addresses the death penalty, a theme the author has not previously tackled in his fiction.
Cinema Today
Vtuber Songs Confirmed in Large AI Training Datasets
The inclusion of VTuber music in these datasets means the vocal styles and catalogues of many popular talents can be directly synthesized by AI without their consent, raising questions about copyright and artist control in the VTuber industry.
VTuber NewsDrop
Anime! Anime! Readers Vote for Beloved Characters They Want Adapted Into Anime
The poll captures a growing reader appetite for anime adaptations of non-traditional character IP, from snack mascots to regional mascots and original character projects.
Anime Anime
Nijisanji Countdown Live 'Crossing Tones' Blu-Ray Package and Bonus Details Revealed
The release gives fans a permanent home video version of the Nijisanji New Year countdown event, with per-liver camera angles as a selling point.
PANORA
Hanabatake Chaika Gets His Own AbemaTV Special After Years Without a Hosted Show
A veteran Nijisanji performer known for making any show interesting finally gets a chance to host his own program, with the outcome potentially opening the door to a regular series.
PANORA
Sanrio x GRL Releases Bonbonribbon and Usahana Goods
The collaboration brings two less-common Sanrio characters into a fashion-focused merchandise line, targeting fans who want character goods integrated into daily accessories.
Nijimen
Kenshi Yonezu Releases "Karasu" Music Video for 2026 NHK Soccer Theme
The music video extends the song's thematic exploration of individuality within group competition through Yamada's shipyard imagery, while the track itself has already become a commercial hit and is being broadcast during World Cup matches.
Anime Anime
Natsume's Book of Friends Animate Fair Announced for September 2026
The fair introduces a new "Exorcist ver." illustration theme for the long-running series, with a wide range of exclusive merchandise and a purchase bonus campaign.
Nijimen
Blue Lock in Joypolis 3 Event Runs July 3 to September 11
The event scales up the previous collaborations with a new attraction tie-in and a second-half special show using Season 2 footage, marking the franchise's continued theme-park presence.
Nijimen
Sakusuzaku Announces First Full Album 'REVERSE WAVE'
The album marks Sakusuzaku's first full-length release under Pony Canyon's new HAMMER COLLECTIVE label, assembling a wide range of club and internet music producers.
PANORA
New Trailer for Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Reveals Mizuki Tono 3D Model
The reveal of Mizuki Tono's model completes the rollout of updated heroine models ahead of the game's summer 2026 launch window.
Game Spark
NoiceKit Releases Haunted Ruin Horror Game Hakuei University Building 0 on Steam
The release marks a solo developer's debut on Steam with a horror game that blends university club life and paranormal investigation.
Game Spark
Short Horror Game 'Escape from This World' Launches on Steam
The game's 100% positive early reception and its niche Showa-era Japanese afterlife setting suggest a small but enthusiastic audience for culturally specific short horror experiences on Steam.
Game Spark
Omega Phenex Open Beta Hits 68,000 Participants, Crowdfunding Launches June 25
The crowdfunding campaign signals the developer's intent to scale up production quality for a game that has already drawn significant player interest during its beta phase.
Game Spark
Coral Island Update 1.3 Ocean & Kisses Adds Jealousy System and New Romance Options
The jealousy system introduces relationship consequences that players can toggle, a first for the game's romance mechanics.
Game Spark
Horror Adventure Fortune Pact Launches on Steam
Fortune Pact introduces a novel horror mechanic requiring players to physically speak a deciphered spell aloud, blending platforming with voice-controlled exorcism.
Game Spark