TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR Concert Tour Begins Screening in Tokyo and Fukuoka
The tour is part of HYBE JAPAN's year-round 'VR NEXT STAGE 2026' project, which expands its VR concert lineup to the largest ever with multiple artists scheduled.
PANORA
Mayhem Dash: Sky City With Sanrio Characters Launches on Meta Quest
The release marks the full launch of Thirdverse's Sanrio-licensed VR racing game, now rebranded and rebuilt as a live service with a ranked season system.
PANORA
Yamato yo Towa ni REBEL3199 Final Chapter Trailer and Volume 7 Disc Details Released
The release of the final chapter's trailer and disc details confirms the conclusion of the REBEL3199 series and gives fans a concrete timeline for its home video release.
Anime Anime
Nijisanji Popcorn Vol.3 With Splare Clear Cards Launches August 4
This is the first Splare-branded merchandise wave since the unit's debut, pairing a nationwide retail rollout with an online crane distribution channel.
PANORA
Spaceship Crafting Game Approximately Up Earns Very Positive on Steam
The game's modular ship building, which accounts for weight and center of gravity, has drawn strong praise in Steam reviews and attracted players who logged hundreds of hours in the demo before release.
Automaton
Hapidanbui x JR-PLUS Collaboration Opens August 4 With Ekiben and Mini Acrylic Stands
The campaign places Hapidanbui across a wide range of station retail formats, with a themed ekiben and purchase bonus mini acrylic stands, extending the unit's merchandise reach into travel-related goods.
Nijimen
HADO Satellite Expansion Starts in Fukuoka With Free Trial Event
The launch of Hori as an official partner extends HADO's satellite model into Fukuoka and Kyushu, broadening the AR sport's reach beyond permanent venues into regional events and schools.
PANORA
Keroro Gunsou Gets Its Own RG Gundam Mk-II Gunpla
The collaboration brings Keroro Gunsou's signature colors to a Real Grade kit, with Yoshizaki's artwork on the packaging, expanding the franchise's crossover merchandise line.
Anime Anime
VTuber 3D Talk Show Adds Extra Entry Slots
The additional slots signal strong demand for the event, which uses XR streaming to place three VTubers in the same space in real time, a format that may see wider use.
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Free! CD Jacket Art Goods Open Reservations at Animate
The goods repurpose existing CD jacket illustrations into a broad merchandise lineup, giving longtime Free! fans a way to carry the disc art with them as the orchestra concert approaches.
Nijimen
DPVR E4 Headset Powers TRIOTECH's STORM Location-Based VR Attraction
The adoption signals DPVR's push into location-based entertainment, where operational ease and visual fidelity are key for venue operators.
PANORA
Hololive English -Promise- IRyS Gets a Nendoroid, Available Now at Select Retailers
The IRyS Nendoroid marks the Hololive English -Promise- branch's entry into Good Smile Company's figure lineup, with distribution limited to select retailers like AmiAmi.
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Mach GoGoGo Gets First Disney Channel Broadcast From August 7
The broadcast brings Tatsunoko's first color anime to a new generation of viewers on Disney Channel, expanding access to a title that has remained popular internationally since its 1960s run.
Anime Anime
ABEMA Summer 2026 Anime Lineup Tops 70 Free Broadcast Titles
ABEMA is using a large free lineup, including exclusive and early broadcasts, to position itself as a major summer 2026 anime destination.
Anime Anime
Find the Hidden Cats! ~ Cat Me If You Can ~ Launches September 9 on Steam
The game's console ports arriving in the same year as the PC launch signals a quick multiplatform push for a niche indie title, a pattern that could broaden its reach beyond the Steam audience.
Denfaminicogamer
Kimbap Factory Automation Sim Announced for Steam
The announcement gives the factory automation genre a food-themed twist, with a focus on recipe-driven production lines and free-form factory layout.
Automaton
Shishiro Botan Joins Furyu Noodle Stopper Figure Plus Lineup
The Shishiro Botan prize is the first installment of Furyu's new Noodle Stopper Figure Plus series and the first time a hololive talent appears in the line, expanding the brand beyond its original format.
PANORA
Kuzuha Teams With JOYSOUND for Adamantite Release Campaign
The campaign pairs Kuzuha's album release with a karaoke promotion that offers original merchandise, giving fans a reason to engage with the new songs at physical venues.
PANORA
Samurai Troopers Episode 16 Sees Ten Braves Join DST and Tenkai Realm Turn
The episode advances both the Ten Braves' character development through human interaction and introduces a Tenkai Realm internal conflict that changes the shape of the invasion.
Anime Anime
Daiya no A act II Waku Doki Kuji Launches October 31 With Japanese Cafe Theme
The lottery expands the Daiya no A act II merchandise lineup with a fresh Japanese cafe theme, giving fans a new way to collect goods of the five main characters.
Nijimen
Otaku Vote Picks Professor Oak as Top Kenyu Horiuchi Role
The ranking shows Professor Oak overtaking last year's winner, Oscar from 'Angelique', which fell to fifth place, while 'SPY×FAMILY's Matthew McMahon climbed from eighth to second.
Nijimen
Otaku Vote Kimura Ryohei's Top Character Is Kise Again
The 2026 ranking shows Kimura's recent roles are gaining fan traction, with four new top-10 entries from newer series, while his established characters maintain their hold.
Nijimen
BookWalker Global Opens Door to Comics Beyond Japanese Manga
The shift positions BookWalker Global to fill the gap left by Amazon's ComiXology closure, competing with Webtoon Entertainment and GlobalComix for the digital comics market.
Animenomics
G Generation Eternal Adds Versal Knight Gundam and Third Generation Musha Gundam
The addition brings units from SD Gundam Gaiden and SD Sengokuden into the mobile and PC title, expanding its roster beyond mainline Gundam works.
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