REJECT Opens VTuber Auditions for New Male and Female Talents
This is a direct move by REJECT to expand its talent pool into VTubing, leveraging its esports infrastructure to support new streamers with idol and gaming skills.
PANORA
Anime Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom Streams Worldwide on Prime Video
The worldwide exclusive placement on Prime Video marks the first anime adaptation of Nao Iwamoto's manga at its 10-year serialization milestone, expanding the platform's anime slate.
Denfaminicogamer
Red Stone Gold Server Ends Early Ahead of TGS 2026
The shortened gold server window is a direct consequence of RED STONE's upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2026 exhibition, which begins on the originally scheduled closing date.
Automaton
Asilla Joins Japan-Saudi Arabia ICT Policy Dialogue as Only Startup
Asilla was the only startup among Japanese participants, and its focus on field-level AI implementation addresses Saudi Arabia's practical challenge of embedding technology in large-scale urban projects.
ASCII.jp
Dark Machine the Animation Adds Three Cast Members, Sets October 13 Debut
The October 13 broadcast date and the reveal of the rival Stellatus team round out the cast and mecha roster ahead of the series' global distribution push.
Anime News Network
BeyondUS Raises Funds From Two Niigata Regional Investment Funds
The dual investment marks a rare convergence of two regional funds backing the same Niigata startup, signaling growing institutional support for region-originated healthcare technology ventures.
ASCII.jp
Sci-Fi Visual Novel Stellar Code Comes to Switch and PS in Fall 2026
Kemco, which published Fragaria's previous work Ihanashi no Majo on consoles, is bringing Stellar Code to a wider audience across multiple platforms, with a playable showing at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
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Kaiyodo Unveils Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Ocelot Figure for Metal Gear Solid Delta
The figure brings the iconic antagonist Ocelot to Kaiyodo's Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi line, outfitted with an extensive accessory set aimed at recreating his signature gunplay poses.
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Kitchen Equipment Maker Nakanishi Seisakusho Exhibits at TGS 2026 With Kyushoku Master
A commercial kitchen equipment maker's first TGS booth with playable games marks a crossover from the school lunch market into the gaming festival space.
Denfaminicogamer
Uncle's Obsession With Cute Things Anime Adds Four Cast Members, Reveals Theme Songs
The announcement completes the core cast and music lineup ahead of the October premiere, confirming the show's broadcast and streaming plans across Japan and internationally.
Anime News Network
Touhou Fan RPG Touhou Shoujo Sousou Tan Gets Switch Physical Release
The physical release gives Touhou Project fans a collectible version of the fan-made RPG, with a limited edition offering extras.
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AMK PRO Shurato Line Adds Karura-Oh Reiga as 4th Kit
The kit expands the AMK PRO Shurato lineup with a fourth entry, letting collectors recreate Reiga in both combat and everyday forms.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Momonosuke's First Photobook Ichitoushi Arrives October 20
The first photobook lands on her birthday, follows her 2025 voice acting debut in D4DJ's EGOEGG unit, and brings her gravure and acting careers together in one release.
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Kaiji Swamp Arc Goes Free on Yanmaga Web Until September 13
Yanmaga Web is treating attention on the Swamp arc as a reason to open the chapters free for a week, with the author's permission, rather than leaving them behind the paywall.
Denfaminicogamer
Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Fireworks Show Set for Yokohama in November
The 30th anniversary of the TV anime is being marked with a one-day fireworks performance in Yokohama, the setting of this year's film, that pairs the series' past music with pyrotechnics.
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Mofusand Gashapon Line Adds Travel-Themed Journey Pouches
Bandai is extending the mofusand goods line into travel-themed gashapon pouches, pairing the character's popularity with a practical everyday item.
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CRYMELIGHT Formal Demo Hits Steam September 17 with Full Chapter 1
The formal demo expands the playable slice from battle-only to the full first chapter, letting players judge the story and hub systems before the November 5 launch, and it carries adjustments made after feedback from the earlier trial.
Automaton
Media Reach Adds Agency Plan to AI Search Tool DolphinX AIO
The plan answers agency demand for a single dashboard to manage multiple clients' AI search visibility and for proposal-stage data showing how often a prospect appears in AI answers.
ASCII.jp
CRYMELIGHT Full Demo Hits Steam on September 17
The full demo replaces the battle trial version with a build shaped by player feedback, letting players sample the opening through Chapter 1 ahead of the November 5 launch on Switch2 and PS5.
4Gamer.net
Actor and Voice Actor Toru Shinagawa Dies at 90
A career spanning stage, film, television, and anime voice work, with roles in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and the Fullmetal Alchemist live-action films, has ended with Shinagawa's death at 90.
Anime News Network
Izakaya Izakoza Alpha Test Set for Mid-September, Steam Release in Q4 2026
The alpha test gives the student team a defined feedback window before a Q4 2026 Steam launch, and the customer relationship mechanics are the hook that sets the izakaya deck-builder apart.
Game Spark
WELLY Mercedes AMG G63 1/24 Die-Cast Cars Open Pre-Orders in Black and Silver
The 1/24 scale finished model gives collectors a fixed-price entry point into the Mercedes AMG G63 at 5,060 yen, with pre-orders open now and a November 30, 2026 release date.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Apple TV September Slate Opens with Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh in Mayday
Apple TV is stacking September with star-driven titles, pairing Reynolds and Branagh in a Skydance-produced action film while adding new series built around McConaughey, Harrelson, and Oldman.
Denfaminicogamer
Hiroshi Kamiya and Saori Hayami Share the Stage at Share Live Final
The tour final finally put the "Synchro" duet with Saori Hayami on stage, the collaboration Kamiya said he had wanted to do, and closed the run with surprise guests in the encore.
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