Mister Donut and Mrs. GREEN APPLE First Collaboration Uses Regional Pre-Orders
The regional pre-order system is an unusual response to the band's history of overwhelming demand for limited merchandise.
Magmix
Bit Loom Announces Relaxed Artist Life Sim Glenmara: Still Life Artist
Bit Loom, known for its quirky cooperative games, is now offering a solo creative sandbox where players can leisurely explore art-making without pressure.
Automaton
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Gets Monitor Top Prize Figures
The sequel series is now receiving physical merchandise in the form of prize figures, signaling the franchise's continued expansion beyond the initial announcement.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Godzilla Minus Zero Teaser Reveals New Cast, IMAX Filming, Global Release
Godzilla Minus Zero is the first Japan-produced Godzilla film to receive a near-simultaneous global release and the first Japanese film to be 'Filmed for IMAX,' signaling a new international distribution strategy for the franchise.
Anime News Network, Anime UK News
Micron Raises U.S. Investment to Over $250 Billion Through 2035
Micron's massive investment signals a strategic push to secure domestic DRAM production as AI-driven demand strains global supply and memory prices are forecast to rise sharply through 2028.
GIGAZINE
20001 An Earth Odyssey Short to Premiere at Fantasia on July 18
20001 An Earth Odyssey marks the debut original project from Salamander Pictures and represents Sakurai's deliberate shift from major IP-driven platforms to creator-driven short-form animation, a move that highlights the tension between streaming giants' risk aversion and the need for original content in anime.
Anime News Network, Cartoon Brew
Inside the Tech Command Center Running the 2026 World Cup
The TCC and TOC represent the operational backbone of the largest World Cup, showing how centralized technology management handles unprecedented scale and complexity.
ASCII.jp
Boss's Blatant Taste Webtoon to Get Live-Action Series Starring Sung Hoon, Se-young Oh
Sung Hoon's potential casting suggests the adaptation aims for a mainstream K-drama audience, extending the webtoon's reach beyond its existing reader base.
Anime News Network
AmiAmi Reveals June 2026 Figure Pre-Order Ranking
The ranking shows the sustained popularity of original character figures and VTuber merchandise alongside major game franchises, providing a snapshot of collector demand in the Japanese figure market for mid-2026.
Dengeki Hobby Web, PANORA
Eternal Fantasy 2nd Album Revival Pre-Orders Open With Prime Day Port Code
The limited Amazon Prime Day code for the original port is a time-sensitive bonus, with Taito warning it may be resold later, making early purchase a consideration for collectors.
Game Spark
Science Saru's Ghost in the Shell Is a Faithful Manga Adaptation
This adaptation breaks from the shadow of the 1995 film to offer a direct manga translation, a significant shift for the franchise.
Anime Feminist
Anime Veterans Reflect on Golden Age and Bet on Amano's ZAN at Expo Panel
The panel positioned ZAN as a project backed by industry legends who shaped mecha anime, while also offering a rare reflection on the toll of the medium's most celebrated era.
Anime News Network
Scissor Seven Universe Expands With HEIBAI Spin-Off, Movie, Game, and Publishing
The announcement marks AHAVERSE's shift from a single animated series to a coordinated multimedia franchise spanning film, games, publishing, and live events.
Anime Corner, OtakuKart Anime
GIGABYTE Unveils AERO X16 Series With Ryzen AI and RTX 50 GPUs
The AERO X16 marks GIGABYTE's push into the AI PC market with thin-and-light designs that meet Copilot+ PC requirements, offering two distinct price-performance tiers.
ASCII.jp
Meido Busou Ax Figure Gets Amagyaru Camouflage Color Variant
The Amagyaru Camouflage Ver. is a limited exclusive that adds new markings and a color scheme to the existing Ax figure, expanding the Meido Busou merchandise line.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Kotaro Uchikoshi Reveals 999 Character Seven's First Name 17 Years Later
Uchikoshi, 17 years after the game's release, gave a name that is a meme reference, not a serious lore addition, treating the character's long-unknown name as a punchline.
Anime News Network
Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub Sets September Release
The film is positioned as the finale of the Tazza franchise, which has spanned four films over nearly two decades.
Anime News Network
Red River Adaptation Debuts with Mixed Execution and Dated Themes
The faithful but rough premiere of Red River highlights the challenge of adapting a 1990s manga with dated content for a modern audience.
Anime Feminist
Preorders Open for Toho Monster Collection Special Edition Vol. 2 and Vol. 3
These two special editions expand the biweekly collection with larger bundled sets, offering a premium option for collectors.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Nao Maita's Shining! Manga to End in Two Chapters
The series concludes after a three-year run, with the ninth volume shipping later this month.
Anime News Network
Call of the Night Season 2 Reversible Sukajan Pre-Orders Open
The fourth collaboration item between Call of the Night Season 2 and PSYCHONATION offers a reversible sukajan with detailed embroidery and full-color print.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Anime Expo Panel: Japanese Content Strategy Emphasizes Access Over Content
The panel indicates that major Japanese entertainment companies are now prioritizing distribution and community-building over altering content to suit international tastes.
Anime News Network
Gundam Manga Kindle Sale Offers 50% Off and Point Rewards on 46 Titles
This sale bundles a deep catalog of Gundam manga at steep discounts, making it a rare opportunity for bulk digital purchases across the franchise's many series.
Denfaminicogamer
Prime 1 Studio Reveals BRZRKR B 1/4 Scale Statue
The statue capitalizes on the ongoing popularity of the BRZRKR comic and the anticipation for its live-action adaptation.
Dengeki Hobby Web