REJECT and Arbiter Studio Release Syusetu Kohaku Glass Mouse Pad
The collaboration shows how VTuber personal brands are being integrated into esports hardware merchandise, extending beyond streaming into physical products.
PANORA
Sumikko Gurashi and Marugame Seimen Collaboration Starts July 14
The collaboration uses the popular Sumikko Gurashi characters to create a family-friendly summer promotion at a nationwide fast-food chain, bundling food, collectibles, and social media engagement.
Nijimen
Forsaken Saintess Foodie Road Trip Premiere: Cozy Isekai, Mixed Animation
The premiere adds a female perspective to the adult-enjoys-slow-life isekai subgenre, prioritizing cozy food and camping vibes over action, though its animation quality may not sustain the same appeal.
Anime Feminist
S.H.MonsterArts Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form Pre-Orders Open
The figure brings a physical form to the long-running Godzilla vs. Evangelion crossover concept, with detailed sculpting by X-Plus and a design that fuses both franchises' visual signatures.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Sentinel Announces Fighting Armor Rescue Action Figure
The Fighting Armor series adds Rescue, a supporting character from the Iron Man franchise, expanding the line beyond central Marvel heroes.
Dengeki Hobby Web
3SKM Sets First Real Talk Event at Yokohama BUNTAI for August 22
The talk event is the unit's first in-person audience engagement, set to precede and support their debut live the following day.
PANORA
Kotobukiya Kuji Dream Club Pure☆summer Sale Ending Soon
The approaching end of the sale signals a last chance for fans to obtain the summer-themed Dream Club lottery prizes before they are no longer available.
Inside
Lupin III vs Detective Conan Crossover Film Airs on BS12 Tonight
The broadcast gives a new TV audience access to a rare crossover that united two of anime's longest-running franchises in a single feature.
GAME Watch (Impress)
AIC Wins Five-Year Legal Battle to Regain Stake in AIC Rights
The ruling gives AIC a formal stake in the company that controls its classic properties, potentially shifting the balance of power over those IPs.
Anime News Network
Community-Run TOYAKO Festa Turns Lake Toya Into Cosplay Venue
The event shows how a community-driven otaku festival can use a hot spring town as a cosplay venue, a model that has gained nationwide attention since its 2010 start.
Inside
Gal Version of Sakuya Izayoi Cosplay Highlights 23rd Hakurei Shrine Grand Festival
The event remains a central hub for Touhou fan works, and cosplay continues to be a major draw, as seen in this creative interpretation of a classic character.
Inside
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back-Evolution and Secrets of the Jungle Air on ABEMA
The broadcast continues ABEMA's four-week free run of all 24 Pokémon theatrical films, offering two more entries in the series.
GAME Watch (Impress)
This Week's Japanese Box Office: Sgt. Frog Opens, Samurai and Prisoner Falls to #4
The weekend box office figures show the continued performance of established franchises and the modest debut of the Sgt. Frog revival.
Anime News Network
Schrödinger's Call Offers a Phone Call Adventure in a Post-Apocalyptic World
The game presents a narrative-focused experience about final conversations and unresolved regrets, published by a major manga publisher and developed by a small studio.
Game Spark
HYPERFIST, a Student Project Melee Combat Game, Debuts Free on Steam
The free release of a DigiPen student project highlights a melee-centric take on first-person combat outside the usual shooter formula.
Game Spark
Steam Machine Review: 256 of 343 Games Compatible, Elden Ring at 55-60fps
The review provides hands-on evidence that the Steam Machine is a capable gaming PC for Steam users, with high compatibility and solid performance out of the box.
GIGAZINE
Bandai Spirits to Release HGCE Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) on July 11
The kit adds a minor mobile suit from Gundam SEED Destiny to the HGCE lineup, giving collectors a specific custom variant of the Gouf Ignited.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Apex Legends Cyberpunk Collab Adds Sandevistan, Cyberpsycho to E-District
The collab introduces core Cyberpunk gameplay mechanics-two cyberware abilities and a cyberpsycho penalty-that directly alter combat strategy in the Wild Card mode, moving beyond cosmetic crossovers.
Game Spark
Hatsune Miku and Hoshimachi Suisei to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch
The event ties a commercial campaign for Lotte's Coolish and Sou brands to a live baseball game, bringing both a virtual singer and a VTuber into a traditional sports setting.
MoguLive
New Survival Horror 'White Creek' Targets Dreamcast, Also Modern Platforms
The announcement of a new Dreamcast game in 2026 highlights the console's lingering appeal as a platform for retro-styled indie projects.
Game Spark
Game*Spark Launches New Talk Show 'Radio Goodwill X'
The talk show gives Game*Spark a new regular platform for direct conversation with its audience, extending the site's coverage beyond written articles.
Game Spark
Witch Hat Atelier and Owl House Creators Hold Q&A at Kodansha House
The meeting brought together two fantasy creators from different media who had long admired each other's work, offering fans a rare glimpse into their shared creative sensibilities.
Anime News Network
Icheon City Launches AI-Generated Webtoon Contest Centered on Goryeo Diplomat
The contest extends the province's existing AI content awards into a targeted webtoon competition that ties a historical figure to modern conflict resolution through generative AI.
Anime News Network
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Premiere Handles Gender With Surprising Care
The premiere suggests a rom-com that sidesteps genre pitfalls while engaging with gender performance, even if the show itself fails to stand out.
Anime Feminist