Reiwa no Dara-san Episode 8 Preview: Orochi Possesses Shu
The episode introduces Orochi as a direct threat to Kaoru, escalating the occult conflict within the comedy series.
Real Sound Anime
POKÉTOON Releases Wartortle and the Continuation of Summer With Kana Hanazawa
The release pairs a beloved Pokémon with a high-profile voice cast, drawing immediate fan engagement and trending attention on X.
Anime Anime
Real Honda CB750F From Baribari Densetsu Goes on Display at Initial D Pop-Up Shop
The display pairs the actual motorcycle from the 1980s motorcycle-boom manga with a detailed AUTOart scale model, giving fans a direct comparison between the real machine and its miniature reproduction.
Anime Anime
2026 Summer Anime ED Theme Poll: Sequels and Second Cours Lead
The poll shows fan enthusiasm for returning series and their theme songs, with covers and character-specific versions resonating strongly.
Anime Anime
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Ceremonies Begin Worldwide Streaming
The streaming release makes the full award ceremony, including all 78 category winners and performances, accessible to a global audience, extending the event's reach beyond the June 13 live show.
Anime Anime
Nijisanji Unit Koyoi, XX to Yume wo Miru. Sets First Offline Mini Live
The unit's first offline live, announced alongside a lottery ticket system tied to anniversary merchandise, signals a move to in-person events for the Nijisanji group.
PANORA
Nijisanji Sells Koyoi, ×× to Yume wo Miru. 1st Anniversary Merch
The anniversary merchandise marks a full year of the four-member unit Koyoi, ×× to Yume wo Miru., with a 13-item lineup that includes per-liver variants and limited purchase quantities per transaction.
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Thekla Sets Order of the Sinking Star Release for October 8
The release marks the culmination of a roughly ten-year development cycle that began with a prototype shown at Reboot Develop 2017, making it one of the longest-gestating projects from a prominent puzzle designer.
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Game Spark's Fresh Picks Roundup Features Cthulhu Mythos Deck-Builder Curse Blood Doctor
The roundup signals which Steam titles are drawing attention this week, with Curse Blood Doctor standing out as a genre blend of medical treatment and horror deck-building.
Game Spark
Ojamajo Doremi Nyon x WEGO Collaboration Items Launch August 21
The collaboration brings Ojamajo Doremi Nyon merchandise to WEGO's retail and online channels, with new keychain art and apparel aimed at fans.
Nijimen
NIJISANJI EN Unit BY THE BEAT Gets Original Lottery at Kuji Square
The lottery gives BY THE BEAT a dedicated merchandise push with a new cyberpunk-splash visual, expanding the unit's presence beyond streaming into physical goods.
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KURAND Releases Third Hololive Collaboration Sake With ReGLOSS's Juufuutei Raden
The collaboration marks KURAND's third hololive production sake, following two with Hakui Koyori, and pairs a character known for near-poverty art museum habits with a premium 8,800 yen bottle.
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Fall 2026 Sequels: Catch Up on Apothecary Diaries, Blue Box, Black Clover
The roundup frames the fall 2026 season as a slate of sequel-heavy titles, with the listed series carrying forward established storylines into new arcs.
Anime Anime
Toyota Obon CM Has Fairouz Ai Voicing Nearly Every Role
The CM leans on Fairouz Ai's vocal range, with fans recognizing her signature performances, making it a notable example of a voice actor carrying an entire commercial.
Anime Anime
VTuber Konomi Amarokami Gets Third Olympia Collab Goods Line
The third collab line continues Olympia's regular merchandise partnership with Amarokami, expanding into stationery and sticker formats with pop-up events across three cities.
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ABEMA Streams Free LuckyFes'26 Stages, Hololive Duo Headlines Day 3
ABEMA's free catch-up stream extends the festival's reach beyond the venue, and the Hololive VTuber duo Marine Houshou and Hakos Baelz headlined the WING STAGE on Day 3, marking their appearance at LuckyFes.
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XASTAR Crowdfunding for 2nd Album and One-Man Live Passes 95% of Target
The campaign's rapid funding and the introduction of guest artists signal XASTAR's expansion beyond its core duo format.
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Yani Neko OP Music Video Draws Praise for Its Guest Cast
The MV brings together the anime's cast, staff, and creator alongside the band, and its fan reception highlights the crossover appeal of the series.
Anime Anime
I Want to Love You Until I Die Episode 7 Preview Teases Seiran's Combat Test
The episode preview sets up a key character moment where Seiran's question to Mimi about her reason for fighting shifts the focus from combat to emotional stakes.
Real Sound Anime
Summer 2026 Anime Opening Theme Song Poll Results Are In
The poll shows which opening themes resonated most with readers this season, mixing new manga adaptations with character song-style tracks.
Anime Anime
Puchi Horo no Mura Gets Major Free Summer Update on August 24
The update expands the fan game's scope with new areas and systems, and the talent reveal during the FLOW GLOW stream ties the game's growth directly to hololive's ongoing programming.
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Poker Chase to Hold First Collab Event With VTuber Sakuna Yuki
The event marks the first time Poker Chase has collaborated with a VTuber, bringing the million-subscriber Sakuna Yuki into the game as a playable character with a full slate of limited-time rewards.
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Peanuts Collaboration Bags Land at FURLA Pop-Up in Osaka
The pop-up pairs FURLA's Italian leather goods with Peanuts vacation-themed illustrations, and purchases over ¥55,000 include an original embroidered hand towel.
Anime Anime
DPVR E4 Powers Hyperdeck VR Attraction at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
The Schaumburg installation shows DPVR positioning the E4 not as a standalone consumer device but as a component within a full commercial entertainment solution, a shift the company will leverage to expand in the location-based VR market.
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