manga 5 sources · Aug 18
The exhibition and pop-up shop together mark a coordinated 25th anniversary push for BLACK LAGOON, with the art show targeting the franchise's core fanbase through original manuscripts and props, while the merchandise tour extends the celebration to multiple cities across Japan.
KAI-YOU, Denfaminicogamer, Inside
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The opening marks the first Japanese VTuber community on Weverse, extending the platform's artist roster beyond musicians into the VTuber scene.
PANORA
music 1 sources · Aug 18
The program pairs Ado's personal reflections with Hatsune Miku's narration, tying her life story to the Vocaloid culture that shaped her.
Anime Anime
other 1 sources · Aug 18
The model shifts the financial risk of large-scale attractions from facility operators to Japan XR Center, making original XR experiences viable without upfront capital.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The event marks a rare collaboration between two IRIAM-approved agencies that normally compete, with the goal of raising awareness of affiliated liverties and reaching new fan segments through mega vision advertising.
PANORA
anime 1 sources · Aug 18
The hub is part of Netflix's ongoing push to help members navigate its growing anime catalog, following a June 2026 initiative that grouped video works by source material.
Anime Anime
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The move places Fukuoka's largest Animate store directly connected to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, with a local hololive VTuber fronting the promotional push.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The new paid series scales the free three-song V.LIVE UNITE music programs into a full 16-song joint live format, with production aimed at deeper artist focus.
PANORA
games 3 sources · Aug 18
The six-month silence from the Japanese official account makes this appearance a signal that the game is still in active development and ready to show new material to a global audience.
Denfaminicogamer, Inside, Game Spark
anime 2 sources · Aug 18
The report clarifies that Ghibli's leadership is comfortable with an unplanned future, prioritizing preservation over new projects while Miyazaki remains active.
Cartoon Brew
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
The pop up shop marks the 10th anniversary with newly drawn School Time illustrations, and the goods lineup, teased as 'Psi-level goods,' has yet to be revealed.
Nijimen
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The announcement confirms the Meta Grandma project continues operating with eight members, positioning Hiroko's age milestone as proof that elderly creators can sustain a VTuber career.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The live streams mark the unit's first real events, giving fans outside the venue a paid way to watch both the talk show and the debut live, with camera options that follow individual members.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The fourth edition brings a new personality into the brand campaign, with Rou Koyanagi's showroom experience and home use forming the basis of the stream's content alongside returning collaborator Ittetsu Saeki.
PANORA
games 2 sources · Aug 18
The 10 million pre-registration figure and the double trade show debut signal that Elementa is pushing Silver City as a global release, not a Japan-only title.
Inside, Game Spark
anime 1 sources · Aug 18
The episode reframes Azuma's arc around her being the first to recognize the feelings, which the review credits with producing some of her funniest material yet.
Anime News Network
games 3 sources · Aug 18
The announcement arrives as 314 Arts is also working to regain the rights to Projekt Z: Beyond Order after its publisher Maximum Entertainment went bankrupt, making NightRunner a test of the studio's ability to ship a title independently.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
anime 1 sources · Aug 18
The poll shows Denki Kaminari's sustained popularity while new entries like Luigi and Taketo Tachibana signal a broadening of Hatanaka's most recognized roles beyond long-running series.
Nijimen
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The dual-language release strategy, with English and Japanese versions of the same single, shows BY THE BEAT is being positioned to reach audiences in Japan and abroad simultaneously through its joint production with Universal Music's Virgin Music label.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Aug 18
The report shows VTuber agencies and VR-related exhibitors are using Comiket as a direct fan engagement venue, with interactive gimmicks like real-time chats and station simulations.
PANORA
anime 1 sources · Aug 18
The episode advances the Puppeteer storyline, with the entity identifying itself as a life form from the sea of information and demanding political asylum, a key plot development.
Real Sound Anime
other 1 sources · Aug 18
The new series shifts the setting to Ensemble Square and introduces fresh casts for ALKALOID and Crazy:B, marking a new chapter for the stage adaptation.
Anime Anime
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
The watch extends the ONE PIECE × Sanyo Shinkansen project, which launched in spring 2025 with three themed trains, into a collectible merchandise line.
Anime Anime
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
The second part expands the collaboration with additional goods and a lottery, giving fans more reasons to visit Matsuya and collect character-themed items.
Nijimen