=LOVE Members Join ≠ME Drama About Yankee Idols
The casting of Noguchi and Oba as members of the top idol group Aurora5 adds a layer of real-life idol rivalry to a drama already built around multiple fictional idol units.
Eiga Natalie
Tom and Jerry's Treasure Island Airs on TOKYO MX With New Film Preview
The broadcast pairs a classic Tom and Jerry adventure with a TV premiere of the opening from the franchise's first full CG film, giving viewers a direct look at the new visual direction.
Anime Hack
My Hero Academia Final Season Wins Anime of the Year at 2026 Crunchyroll Awards
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, despite not winning the top prize, won across the most categories, signaling that genre-specific storytelling can dominate the awards through depth of craft rather than sheer popularity.
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Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? Favorite Character Poll Puts Sari at Top
The poll shows the idol group F/ACE members drove fan engagement in the series, with the prince role character Sari narrowly edging out the male lead.
Nijimen
Sephiroth Joins Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on May 26
Sephiroth's arrival as a free season reward rather than a gacha-exclusive character changes how Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy monetizes its most iconic villain.
Denfaminicogamer
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss Visual Novel Gets English Release in 2026
The English localization of a decade-old sequel expands the Meiji Tokyo Renka franchise's official western availability, following the 2024 English release of the previous game.
Anime News Network
All 704 Chapters of Gintama Go Free on LINE Manga for Three Days
The full-series free read is a rare promotional move that gives new readers a complete entry point while capitalizing on theatrical momentum for the franchise's latest film.
Denfaminicogamer
Slay the Spire 2 Beta Patch Removes Boss Door Maker, Shows Early Art
The removal of a boss mid-early-access signals that Mega Crit is willing to cut content that does not fit the design scope, even after release, and the transparency around the decision sets a precedent for how the developer communicates balance changes.
Game Spark
Steam Weekly: Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman, and More Hit Store
The column provides a snapshot of the week's notable Steam releases, with Forza Horizon 6's Japan setting and LEGO Batman's broad historical scope as the highest-profile entries.
4Gamer.net
Osamu Tezuka's 'Ribbon no Kishi' Reborn as 'THE RIBBON HERO' on Netflix
This is the latest posthumous adaptation of a Tezuka work, following recent series like 'PLUTO' and 'Dororo', and marks a rare new anime take on the foundational shoujo manga 'Ribbon no Kishi'.
ASCII.jp
Exstetra HD Remaster Launches on Steam in English on July 30
The remaster marks the first official English release of a cult Vita/3DS RPG that has been inaccessible to Western players for over a decade.
Anime News Network
Riot Games Denies Vanguard Anti-Cheat Damages Hardware After User Backlash
The statement directly addresses a rare public backlash over anti-cheat aggressiveness, forcing Riot to distinguish between disabling cheating peripherals and harming legitimate hardware.
Game Spark
Toei Games Publishes Korean Indie Mystery Adventure KILLA
The deal shows a major Japanese entertainment company moving into indie game publishing, starting with a small Korean team whose work caught a staffer's eye at a 2025 event.
4Gamer.net
Fist of the North Star and ROUND1 Launch Nationwide Collaboration
The campaign marks the first major retail tie-in for the new anime adaptation, which updates the classic 1980s franchise with modern animation and a new cast.
Anime Anime
Thunder Hoop Collection Brings Two 90s Arcade Games to Modern Consoles
The collection revives a lesser-known Spanish arcade series from the 90s, giving it a second life on current platforms with modern quality-of-life features.
Game Spark
Tokyo Burst Villain Video Drops With Celebrity Comments
The video and celebrity endorsements build pre-release buzz for a Japanese adaptation of a Korean crime franchise, with a stacked cast of villains and cameos from wrestlers, boxers, and comedians.
Eiga Natalie
VACHSS Opens Nijisanji Fest 2026 With First Full Live in Years
VACHSS's "THE TAKEOVER" live is the first time the six members have performed together as a unit in years, signaling a rare convergence of talents who usually work separately in sub-groups or solo.
KAI-YOU
Streamer Oniya Appointed Head of REJECT's Shadowverse Division
Oniya's appointment returns him to the game that launched his streaming career in 2017, and places him in charge of a new division entering a league with a 100 million yen championship prize.
KAI-YOU
Doyusha Releases 5 Star Wars Infinity Action X Series Figures in June 2026
The set mixes classic trilogy characters with figures from the latest theatrical release, giving collectors a single-wave cross-era lineup rather than a film-specific drop.
Dengeki Hobby Web
KOCCA Brings 10 Korean Indie Games to BitSummit PUNCH
KOCCA's expanded BitSummit presence signals sustained investment in promoting Korean indie games to the Japanese market, with a curated slate that spans genres and includes Steam demos for immediate access.
4Gamer.net
Love Live! Nijigasaki Setsuna Yuki Gets Figure in Chase Costume
The figure extends the Nijigasaki merchandise lineup ahead of the Final Chapter theatrical film's last episode next winter.
Anime Anime
Dream Channel Zero Hands-On: Absurdist Gags and Unease at BitSummit
The pairing of Zelle's creator with Odencat signals a deliberate shift from straight horror to absurdist comedy that still retains an undercurrent of unease.
Denfaminicogamer
RPG Tsukuru U2U Producer Details P2D Map System at BitSummit
The P2D system addresses a long-standing limitation of the RPG Tsukuru series by enabling 3D-like depth without requiring 3D modeling skills or abandoning the 2D pixel art that defines the tool's community.
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YouTuber Builds a Portable PS2 With Duct Tape and Hot Glue
The project shows that a functional portable PS2 can be built with low-cost materials and no custom fabrication, relying on the modder's circuit knowledge and willingness to sacrifice polish.
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