Sakurazaka46's Karin Fujiyoshi Joins Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W. Cast
Fujiyoshi's casting brings a younger-generation face to the franchise's latest installment, which aims to balance its established legacy with contemporary themes.
Cinema Today
Code Geass and Gundam Wing Crossover Manga Launches
The crossover manga is the first concrete release from the previously announced collaboration between two of Sunrise's most iconic mecha franchises, arriving ahead of both series' milestone anniversaries.
Anime News Network
Nontan Picture Books Get New 3D CG Anime for 50th Anniversary
The new 3D CG anime marks the first major animated project for the Nontan franchise since the 2002 series Genki Genki Non-tan, reviving a long-running children's property for a new generation.
Anime News Network
Goodbye Lara Opening Video Uses Rare Cel Animation, Handwritten Credits
The deliberate use of cel animation and handwritten credits signals a production philosophy that values handcrafted artistry over digital efficiency for this anniversary project.
Real Sound Anime
Visual Effects Society Inducts Godzilla's Ishirō Honda, Tomoyuki Tanaka Into Hall of Fame
The induction recognizes the foundational contributions of Honda and Tanaka to visual effects cinema through the Godzilla franchise, a year after the VES inducted special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya.
Anime News Network
Mob Psycho 100 10th Anniversary Short Released
The short reunites the core creative team from the original 2016 series, a rare full-staff return for an anniversary project that emphasizes continuity over a new production.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Animelo Summer Live To Hold First Western Japan Edition In Fukuoka In 2027
Anisama's first permanent expansion outside the Kanto region signals a strategic push by Dwango to grow the franchise's geographic reach and tap into western Japan's live entertainment market, with a professional baseball team as a co-organizer.
Denfaminicogamer, Anime Anime
Darkroom Streaming Service Adds Crusher Joe, Simoun, More Anime
The move brings several older, hard-to-find anime to a single streaming platform, potentially making them more accessible to new audiences.
Anime News Network
Re:AcT Announces Four Consecutive Weekly EPs and September Live
The four-week EP rollout builds toward a label showcase live, giving each talent a dedicated release before the shared stage.
PANORA
Reject Euriece on World Championship Experience and Team Evolution
Euriece's emphasis on playing beyond his assigned role signals a shift in how REJECT approaches team dynamics, moving from rigid role fulfillment to adaptive, self-directed play at the highest competitive level.
Inside Games
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Is a Competent but Predictable Action RPG
Team Asano's first action-adventure HD-2D title delivers solid combat and production values but relies on boilerplate characters and hand-holding puzzle design, leaving room for a more ambitious sequel.
Anime News Network
Gundam Exvs.2 Ib Adds Integral Extreme Gundam in Summer 2026 Update
The update ties the arcade title to the Gundam EXA 15th anniversary with exclusive content and introduces a new Extreme Gundam variant, while the shuffle tournament format is a first for the series.
4Gamer.net
Photo Exhibition Explores the Liminal World of Indie Game 'nophenia'
The article positions 'nophenia' as a distinct entry in the liminal space genre, blending 'Yume Nikki'-style aimless exploration with internet meme references and a nostalgic Y2K aesthetic.
Game Spark
Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Golden Kiseru Established the Series' Weird Edo Period
The piece identifies the game that set the template for the Goemon series' anachronistic world-building, which later defined the franchise's Super Famicom-era golden age.
Inside
Shika Returns With 8th DVD 'Reincarnation' After Brief Hiatus
Shika reversed her earlier graduation from image DVDs, signaling a continued presence in the gravure video market.
ASCII.jp
Gamer Wins Lawsuit Against Microsoft Over Hacked Xbox Account
The ruling establishes a legal precedent that digital game libraries may be treated as property that cannot simply be revoked by a platform holder, even when the account is compromised.
GIGAZINE
Blue Stinger, the Dreamcast's B-Movie Horror Cult Classic, Gets a Retrospective Look
The piece reframes Blue Stinger not as a failed Resident Evil clone but as a deliberate, hardware-driven experiment in merging horror with blockbuster entertainment, cementing its cult status.
Game Spark
UNIQLO to Release YOASOBI Collaboration UT on July 17
The return of YOASOBI to UNIQLO's UT line after five years gives the band's visual identity a mass-market physical form through four artist-designed shirts.
Inside
Nijisanji Livers Ibrahim, Kaisei, Fuyuki Hakase, Furen E. Lustario Join Kao IROKA Campaign
The tie-up pairs a major consumer goods brand with four male-branch Nijisanji talents, signaling continued expansion of VTuber marketing into household product categories.
PANORA
Echoes of Aincrad Gets 18-Minute Anime Promo That Vanishes After July 6
The limited-time anime promo signals an unusual marketing tactic for a licensed game, treating the promotional material as a temporary event rather than a permanent asset.
Niche Gamer (Anime)
Tamashii Nations Live Action Figure Expo 2026 Debuts First Exhibits
The expo consolidates first-time physical reveals of high-end collector figures across three major Tokusatsu franchises, signaling Tamashii Nations' continued investment in live-action character merchandise.
Dengeki Hobby Web
DanMachi V Hestia Divine Power Release Figure Opens Pre-Orders
The figure captures a key climactic moment from the current season, offering collectors a detailed representation of Hestia's divine power release.
Anime Anime
Mahoyaku Pop-Up Shop at Loft Features Happy Mealtime Goods and Tangle Teezer Collaboration
The pop-up expands Mahoyaku's merchandise reach with a lifestyle-themed event and a cross-brand collaboration that goes beyond standard acrylic stands and clear cards.
Nijimen
One Piece Characters Become Cat Figures in Nyampiece Nyan Diner Line
The figures mark the fifth anniversary of the Nyampiece Nyan project, offering a cute diner-themed take on popular One Piece characters for collectors.
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