Nakamu Pens TRPG Scenario Set in a Dilapidated New York Movie Theater
The release marks Nakamu's first TRPG scenario writing and brings a narrative focused on movies and friendship to the Emoklore system.
Eiga Natalie
Taimanin RPGX Adult Yukikaze and Mizuki Yukikaze Get 1/6 Scale Swimsuit Figures
The release pairs both versions of the same character in matching scale and theme, with the adult form getting extra swap parts, a detail that distinguishes the set from standard single-figure releases.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Phonopolis Reviews Praise Its Cardboard Craft and Visual Art
The Metacritic score and widespread praise for the visual design confirm Amanita Design has delivered another distinctive handcrafted title, even if its gameplay stays within the point-and-click adventure genre.
Game Spark
Dungeons and Dining Tables Stars an Axolotl Hero in a Pixel-Art Action RPG
The game stands out for its cute axolotl lead and furniture-collection mechanic, with battles that offer real challenge, suggesting a niche indie title that balances charm with difficulty.
Game Spark
Ice Wall Cafe Collaboration Runs in Tokyo and Osaka in June and July
The collaboration gives fans of the manga-turned-anime a physical retail experience with exclusive merchandise, timed to the anime's broadcast window.
Anime Anime
Cocofolia Releases Promotional Video for Table Game World CCFOLIA on Nintendo Switch 2
The promotional video confirms the inclusion of award-winning analog games and details the online multiplayer features for the Switch 2 version of Cocofolia's tabletop platform.
4Gamer.net
PenGames Launches 'ULTRA0' on Steam, a Hybrid of Shooting and Visual Novel
The release adds a story-driven, accessible shooter to Steam's indie lineup, with a structure that alternates combat and dialogue across character-focused chapters.
Denfaminicogamer
Reanimal Nintendo Switch 2 DLC First Chapter Delayed to September 30
The delay pushes the first major post-launch content for the co-op horror title on Nintendo Switch 2 by nearly four months, while the PC and other console versions proceed on the original timeline.
Automaton
BitSummit PUNCH Hands-On: Jupiter Junkworks Is a Tetris-Like With a Slam Mechanic
The game stands out in the crowded puzzle genre by adding a vertical Slam mechanic and a story-driven structure, backed by Australian government funding.
Game Spark
Aoi Sakura Limited Gaming Keyboard Pre-Orders Open Through June 30
This is the third collaboration device between AMICIS and Aoi Sakura, and the product is directly supervised by the VTuber, signaling a deepening of influencer-driven hardware design in the peripheral market.
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Shunsuke Saito Joins Japan International Influencer Association Legal Committee
The appointment formalizes a platform operator's internal compliance rules into an industry-wide regulatory effort, signaling that legal oversight of foreign influencer PR in Japan is moving from individual company practice to collective standard-setting.
ASCII.jp
FRUITS ZIPPER Members Reflect on How 'Pure in the World' Has Grown Freer
The interview shows how FRUITS ZIPPER's signature song has shifted from a tightly controlled performance to a freer, more individual expression as the group's career has progressed.
KAI-YOU
Tanuki: Pon's Summer Brings BMX Delivery Action to Indie Scene
The game combines a nostalgic Japanese summer setting with BMX stunts and delivery puzzles, a novel mix that drew strong reactions at the festival.
Game Spark
Stupuri Marks 10th Anniversary With Fuji TV Takeover on Stupuri Day
The multi-program broadcast on a single day, including a first terrestrial airing of a major concert and a live-action music show performance, shows Fuji TV treating Stupuri's 10th anniversary as a network-wide event rather than a single special.
Anime Anime
Furyu Kuji Haikyuu!! Goods Collection 2 Launches June 13 With Nekoma Figures
The lottery gives Nekoma fans a rare Coach Nekomata figure and a full set of character goods tied to the team's banner theme of connection.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Holo Hokey Brings Hololive Air Hockey to VR
The game fills a gap left by the end of VARK and Holoearth, offering a low-cost VR experience with official Hololive models.
MoguLive
D.C. Re:tune Remake Brings Asakura Nemu Back After 24 Years
The remake and its award wins show that a 24-year-old visual novel franchise can still draw attention when its core character design and story are preserved with modern polish.
Game Spark
A24's Backrooms Earns 12.9 Billion Yen in US Opening, Japan Release Set
A YouTube short made by a 16-year-old has been expanded into a feature film that broke box office records for both original horror and debut features, marking a new path from internet-born content to mainstream theatrical success.
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Horror ADV 'Hakuei University Building 0' Launches on Steam June 18
The release marks a rare story-first horror adventure from a small independent studio that emphasizes a curated single-route narrative over branching paths or roguelike elements.
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Experience's Demon Kill Demon: Yomi 1984 Sells Out Internally, Restock in 20 Days
The sellout signals strong retail demand for a niche dungeon RPG from a small developer, with physical stock depleted quickly and a restock window of nearly three weeks.
Game Spark
Moon Knight Drama Streams Exclusively on Disney+ in Japan
Disney+ remains the sole Japanese streaming home for Moon Knight, reinforcing its role as the primary platform for MCU content in the region.
Anime Anime
Chinese Drama 'The Double' to Air on TOKYO MX Starting June 3
The broadcast brings a hit Chinese period revenge drama to Japanese television, reuniting producer Yu Zheng and actress Wu Jinyan from 'Story of Yanxi Palace.'
Eiga Natalie
Horror Game 'Feed It' Pits Players Against a Hungry Monster
The game's premise of a cohabitation horror where the monster's demands are the core mechanic, with multiple escape routes and consequences for disobedience, offers a fresh twist on the survival horror genre.
Denfaminicogamer
Nijisanji Cafe Milky Ribbon Party Features 12 Livers in Six Famous Pairs
The cafe lineup deliberately groups Nijisanji's most recognized duos, turning a standard merchandise event into a celebration of established pair dynamics that fans already follow.
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