Science Saru's 'Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia' Debuts on Crunchyroll
The series marks a rare anime adaptation set in medieval Persia and Mongolia, with Science Saru prioritizing cultural authenticity through direct consultation.
Cartoon Brew
Mortal Shell II Release Date Set for August 20
The strong positive feedback from the open beta, combined with a polished combat system that abandons the series' original stamina mechanic, suggests Cold Symmetry has refined the formula to address the mixed reception of the first game while keeping the core identity intact.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
Final Closed Beta for SUDDEN ATTACK ZERO POINT Begins July 9
The final closed beta indicates the remaster is approaching its full release.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Japan Stigmatized Property Switch Version Launches July 16
The Switch port brings a viral PC horror hit to Nintendo's handheld-console hybrid, capitalizing on the game's live-stream-friendly surveillance gameplay and its existing mobile audience.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Automaton
Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Recreates Talia From Edgerunners 2
The mod arrives ahead of the fall 2026 premiere of Edgerunners 2, letting players inhabit the new character's look while the anime is still months from release.
Game Spark
Australia's Social Media Ban for Minors Fails Age Verification, Study Finds
The study shows that Australia's landmark social media ban, enforced since December 2025, has not achieved its core goal of preventing minors from accessing platforms, raising questions about the viability of age verification technology.
GIGAZINE
Dark Point Games Opens Playtest Registration for Open-World Survival Roguelite Brightfall
The playtest registration signals the project is moving toward a public testing phase ahead of its planned 2026 release.
Game Spark
Chosuido Announces Third Densi Novel 'Matane, to Iwanai Mama de Ite'
The announcement extends Chosuido's Densi Novel format, a vertical-text novel game style, into a third work from the creator of the critically received 'ghostpia' series.
Automaton
New Gundam Anime to Be Revealed at SDCC Panel and YouTube Stream on July 24
The simultaneous global YouTube stream mirrors the SDCC panel content, signaling that Bandai Namco is treating the new Gundam anime as a worldwide release from the outset, bypassing regional broadcast delays.
Cinema Today, GameBusiness.jp, Anime Anime
Nijisanji Cherry Cherish Goods Launch July 9
Cherry Cherish is the first coordinated goods release for this specific six-liver grouping, bundling cherry and rabbit motifs across a wide price range from 350 yen cards to 3,500 yen plushies.
4Gamer.net, PANORA
Love Live! Superstar!! Liella! Live Lottery Sales Start August 1
The lottery combines program collaboration goods with a live event, including an online purchase option and after-sales for fans who cannot attend.
ASCII.jp
Sword & Shield Simulator Playtest Starts July 10
The playtest gives players an early look at a reworked crafting loop and expanded systems in a game about scavenging battlefields for discarded weapons.
Game Spark
Bandai Turns Bleach's Teatro De Títeres Puppets Into Gashapon Figures
The figures directly replicate a memorable visual gag from the anime's Hueco Mundo arc, turning a one-off ability into a collectible set.
Inside
Abema to Stream 10 Kadokawa Anniversary Anime for Free in 2026
The project bundles a decade-spanning catalog of KADOKAWA titles into a single free streaming event, giving viewers access to both landmark series and harder-to-find entries like the Steins;Gate missing-link episodes.
Denfaminicogamer
Steven Seagal's 'Shadow of the Stealth' Dubbed Version Released Free on YouTube
The free two-week release of a new Seagal film with a high-profile Japanese dub cast offers a rare no-cost access point for fans of the long-running 'Silence' military action series.
Denfaminicogamer
GΔ59 Horror ARG Mimicry Launches From Tokyo Virtual
Mimicry expands Tokyo Virtual's horror-ARG format with deeper character integration, linking VTuber streams and community interaction directly to the narrative.
Denfaminicogamer
Anime Poll Names Top Medicine Characters For 2026
The poll shows Maomao's continued dominance as the top medicine-themed character, with Ai Haibara and Eirin Yagokoro trailing as intellectual figures tied to compounding drugs.
Anime Anime
Infigo Games Announces Story-Focused Suspense ADV The Colour Beyond: A Zeroth Kind
The announcement introduces a Chinese indie studio's first-person horror ADV with a unique mind-interference mechanic and mutation system, expanding the PC suspense genre.
4Gamer.net
PSO2 New Genesis Ver.2 Adds Rank.3 to Star Extinction Emblem Quest
The Rank.3 addition introduces a new boss and ultra-high-difficulty mechanics, extending endgame content for NGS ver.2 players.
4Gamer.net
Minecraft Cushion Block Sparks Player Excitement With Versatile Uses
The Cushion block's ability to be placed on any flat surface and hide pressure plates has turned a simple decorative item into a versatile tool for building and pranks, generating widespread player excitement.
Denfaminicogamer
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Exhibition Set for August 2026
The exhibition provides a structured retrospective of the series' production and cultural impact, timed to the 20th anniversary of its broadcast.
Anime Anime
Sakatsuku 2026 Livestream Set for July 14 With Ver2.1 Update Details
The broadcast marks the game's half-anniversary and signals continued post-launch support with a substantial update.
4Gamer.net
Movie Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island IMAX Screening Starts July 24
The IMAX release marks the first theatrical expansion for the Chiikawa franchise, adapting a popular story arc from the original manga.
Cinema Today
Hidamari Sketch and Joukamachi no Dandelion Volume 1 Join Kindle Unlimited
The addition of these two Houbunsha titles to Kindle Unlimited gives subscribers access to the opening volumes of two notable 4-koma manga that previously required separate purchases.
ASCII.jp