Super Kaguya Hime! Pop-Up Shop Announced at TSUTAYA
The pop-up shop extends the film's merchandising lifecycle beyond its theatrical window, which closes two days before the first event opens.
Denfaminicogamer
A Backdoor Disguised as a Job Offer Targets a Security Engineer
The attack shows how job seekers in tech can be targeted with malicious code disguised as a routine pre-hire review, and that even security-aware engineers can be caught off guard.
GIGAZINE
Takaya Kuroda Did Not Undergo Face Capture for Stranger Than Heaven
The clarification confirms that while Kuroda's likeness is not used, his character Takeo Godai is still modeled after him, maintaining a visual connection without full facial scanning.
Game Spark
Nexon Developers Conference 26 Opens With AI Focus
The conference signals that AI adoption in game development has moved from experimental to operational, with Nexon framing it as a cost- and time-reduction tool for creative iteration.
4Gamer.net
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Boost Mode Cuts Clear Time to Less Than Half
Boost Mode makes the 48-hour main story of Rebirth completable in a fraction of the time, letting players catch up before the trilogy finale arrives in spring 2027.
Automaton
Maitetsu Complete Set Sells for 10 Yen on FANZA
The price drop to 10 yen for a highly-rated bishoujo game that also received console and all-ages versions has generated widespread discussion and trending on X, with past buyers noting they paid far more.
Game Spark
Blue Archive Staff's New Title Project RX Opens Official X Account
Project RX is the first public project from key Blue Archive staff since that game's success, and its cross-platform development signals a broader release strategy from Nexon.
Inside
My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Video Traces Deku's Journey to 'You Say Run'
The video ties the franchise's anniversary celebration to its most recognizable musical motif and a key narrative beat, reinforcing the series' core message on Hero Day.
Comic Natalie
Curl Project Declares 'Summer of Bliss' Vacation, Halts Vulnerability Reports in July
The move signals how open-source projects are struggling with a flood of detailed vulnerability reports, partly driven by AI, forcing them to prioritize developer well-being over continuous security intake.
GIGAZINE
Minerals: Deep Core Mining Demo Launches on Steam
The demo gives players their first hands-on look at a game that combines mining action with roguelite progression and a heavy emphasis on build variety.
4Gamer.net
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Warns AI Cyberattacks Are Like 'Black Ships'
The announcement signals that Japan's largest telecom and tech conglomerate sees AI-enabled cyberattacks as an imminent, qualitatively different threat requiring a continuous, AI-driven defense model rather than one-time fixes.
ASCII.jp
Kiki's Delivery Service Gets Live-Action Drama Series From BBC and Kadokawa
This marks the first live-action television adaptation of the beloved children's novel, with a British-Japanese co-production aiming for a global audience.
Cinema Today
MAPPA 15th Anniversary First Key Visual Features Chainsaw Man's Reze
The choice of Reze for the first anniversary visual signals that MAPPA is centering its 15th-year branding on the Chainsaw Man franchise, its most recent theatrical hit, rather than on older titles like Jujutsu Kaisen or Attack on Titan.
Comic Natalie, Cinema Today, MAPPA
Online Co-Op Horror Game 'Dig, Dig, Die' Launches July 16
The game leans into chaotic multiplayer dynamics with proximity voice chat and betrayal mechanics, a niche that has found an audience in recent co-op horror titles.
Game Spark
Bishoujo Ukiyoe-Shi -HOKU Free Visual Novel Launches on Unityroom
The game turns a historical artist's dying wish into an interactive branching narrative, blending Edo-period ukiyo-e trivia with a modern streamer premise for a short free experience.
Denfaminicogamer
Compile Heart's Villion: Code Launches June 25 With a Mutant School RPG
The game reunites a team known for classic RPGs and carries Okada's stated intent as a message to the next generation, arriving on multiple platforms including the newly announced Switch 2.
Game Spark
Astro Production Launches Indie Game Brand ASTRA
A video production studio is applying its cinematic expertise to indie game development, aiming to bridge the gap between indie creativity and commercial quality.
GameBusiness.jp
First-Person Horror ADV 'MOLE' Launches on Steam
The game's quick 'Very Positive' reception on Steam suggests that its hands-on machinery repair gameplay and lo-fi psychological horror resonate with players looking for a short, intense experience.
4Gamer.net, Automaton
Cygames Launches 'Cygames Memories' Serial Feature for 15th Anniversary
The feature offers a rare look at the early development and art direction of Cygames' first original title, providing context for the company's growth over 15 years.
Denfaminicogamer
Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell Gets Prime Video Streaming Date and Trailer
This marks the first Ghost in the Shell TV series produced by Science SARU, a studio known for its distinctive digital animation style, and the franchise's first simultaneous global streaming release on a single platform.
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Koko Ore PV Reveals July 6 Premiere, OP by sajou no Hana
The PV and theme song reveals complete the promotional package for a series that has been building anticipation since its announcement, locking in a July premiere with a notable streaming window.
Comic Natalie
Sirius Launches Personal Theater Speaker SWIRE AURBIS
The product attempts to create a new audio category between headphones and speakers, targeting users who want cinematic sound without disturbing neighbors or wearing closed headphones.
ASCII.jp
Here I Leave You Anime Main PV Reveals Opening and Ending Themes
The PV and theme song reveals complete the anime's promotional package a month before its July 6 broadcast, giving fans a full preview of the series' sound and visual direction.
ASCII.jp
Katashiro TRPG Official Site Domain Taken by Third Party, Creator Warns Users
The domain hijacking of a popular TRPG scenario's official site, amid its multimedia expansion, forces the creator to rebuild the information hub from scratch.
Automaton