AMD Acquires MEXT to Tackle AI Memory Cost Crisis
industry 1 sources · Jun 16

AMD Acquires MEXT to Tackle AI Memory Cost Crisis

The acquisition directly addresses the AI industry's memory cost crisis, where memory now makes up 63% of AI chip costs, by offering a software-only solution that multiplies effective DRAM capacity without new hardware.

GIGAZINE
Night Blood W: Cutthroat Wolf Demo Launches on Steam
games 1 sources · Jun 16

Night Blood W: Cutthroat Wolf Demo Launches on Steam

The demo gives players early access to a stylish 2D action game that emphasizes unrestricted aerial combos and bullet-time mechanics, positioning it as a notable indie release in the cyberpunk genre.

Automaton
Nu Festival 2026 Turns Takanawa Gateway City Into a Music and Art Venue
music 1 sources · Jun 16

Nu Festival 2026 Turns Takanawa Gateway City Into a Music and Art Venue

The festival's full lineup and timetable reveal a rare concentration of international electronic and ambient acts, including several Japan debuts and world premieres, in a newly developed urban space JR East frames as an experimental cultural field.

ASCII.jp
Bills Must Be Paid Releases July 29 on Steam
games 3 sources · Jun 15

Bills Must Be Paid Releases July 29 on Steam

The game's journey from a niche demo to attracting Chinese publisher interest and clone removals shows how a simple, satisfying loop can generate viral attention and copyright challenges before its full release.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
Kodansha to Print Manga Locally in India for the First Time
manga 1 sources · Jun 15

Kodansha to Print Manga Locally in India for the First Time

Local printing cuts import duties and shipping delays, making physical manga more accessible and affordable for Indian collectors, while Kodansha taps into India's large youth market with plans for Hindi translations.

Animehunch
Japan's Three Megabanks Form Council to Issue Stablecoins
other 1 sources · Jun 15

Japan's Three Megabanks Form Council to Issue Stablecoins

The three megabanks' joint council signals a concrete step toward institutional stablecoin issuance in Japan, with trust-type coins offering unlimited transfer amounts and stronger customer fund protection than existing options like JPYC.

ASCII.jp
Harlequin Original Magazine Ends Publication After 18 Years
manga 1 sources · Jun 15

Harlequin Original Magazine Ends Publication After 18 Years

The closure of Harlequin Original, the company's first monthly manga magazine, marks the end of a long-running print outlet for romance manga adaptations, though the Harlequin Comic label continues.

Anime News Network
Mai Fukagawa Joins Fuji TV Drama Tokyo Middle 30
other 1 sources · Jun 15

Mai Fukagawa Joins Fuji TV Drama Tokyo Middle 30

This marks Fukagawa's first Fuji TV-produced serial drama role, and the show's all-female lead trio of Naka, Non, and Fukagawa is a rare casting move for a prime-time network drama.

Eiga Natalie
First Phase 3 Trial of In Vivo CRISPR Therapy Completes
other 1 sources · Jun 15

First Phase 3 Trial of In Vivo CRISPR Therapy Completes

This is the first completed Phase 3 trial of an in vivo CRISPR therapy, providing the efficacy and safety data needed for regulatory review and potentially opening the door to treating other genetic diseases with direct gene editing.

GIGAZINE
Mirai Shida Joins GACKT in Fuji TV Drama Black Trick
other 2 sources · Jun 15

Mirai Shida Joins GACKT in Fuji TV Drama Black Trick

Shida's casting extends her streak of consecutive drama seasons to nine, and marks her first collaboration with GACKT in a timeslot she has not appeared in for five years.

Eiga Natalie
Fox Corporation to Acquire Roku for About $22 Billion
industry 2 sources · Jun 15

Fox Corporation to Acquire Roku for About $22 Billion

The acquisition merges a major broadcaster with a leading streaming platform, consolidating connected TV reach and potentially reshaping how anime and other content is distributed to Roku's user base.

Anime News Network