Lilyette Adds 6 Characters to Its IRIAM Audition
The addition expands the range of ready-to-use character options for applicants, lowering the barrier to entry for aspiring V-Livers on IRIAM.
PANORA
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Ichiban Kuji Launches November 21, 2026
This is the first Ichiban Kuji to include a figure of Diego Brando from Part 7, expanding the MASTERLISE antagonist lineup beyond the Parts 1 through 6 rivals.
Denfaminicogamer, Dengeki Hobby Web
The First Descendant Season 4 Trailer Debuts at 2nd Anniversary Event
The roadmap shows Nexon shifting the looter shooter toward deeper endgame loops with Mega Dungeons, infinite-difficulty Trials, and a weapon-combination system that reworks character progression.
4Gamer.net
Kamitsubaki Artists Raise 1 Million Yen at Vtuber Summer Slam 2026
The 1.5x overperformance of the donation target shows that Japanese VTuber agencies can mobilize English-speaking fanbases for charitable causes through cross-cultural streaming.
PANORA
Jiro Ishii's Shibuya Scramble Stories Hits Crowdfunding Goal in 62 Minutes
The rapid funding signals strong interest in Ishii's development-participation model, after a previous crowdfunding attempt on Ubugoe saw about half of pledged funds fail to reach the project.
4Gamer.net
Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball Fantastic Adventure 3 Releases November 28
The third installment of the Dragon Ball Fantastic Adventure Ichiban Kuji line launches this November with a vehicle figure as its top prize, continuing the series' pattern of scene-based collectibles.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Otherwhere Opens Pre-Orders for RIKO's Shino & Aimu 1/6 Scale Figures
The release marks a new physical collectible from Otherwhere based on RIKO's original character art, offering both individual and set purchases for collectors.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Konami's 'Ganbare Goemon Daishugo!' Hides FC Classic 'Crisis Force'
The inclusion of a late-era FC masterpiece as an Easter egg in a Goemon collection revives a title that had no prior re-release, suggesting Konami saw a rare opportunity to bring it back.
Game Spark
Riko Sasaki Opens Up About Decade-Long Career in Album 'RI PATHOS'
The album compiles Sasaki's personal and professional journey over a decade, with each song tied to a specific rock genre and her own experiences.
Anime Anime
Sanrio Characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo Reveals Limited Merchandise
The Tokyo run of a South Korean hit Sanrio exhibition brings its hotel concept and exclusive merchandise to a new audience, expanding the brand's experiential event footprint.
Anime Anime
Takashi Shimizu's 'Dareka-san to Asobo?' Gets a Fortnite Horror Map
The film's Fortnite tie-in uses a sound-driven horror mechanic that mirrors the movie's premise, and the map has its own branching story separate from the film.
Cinema Today
DLC Pack 1 Marie Rose Knight of Roses Set Now Available in DOA6 Last Round
The DLC rollout confirms Koei Tecmo's post-launch support plan for DOA6 Last Round, with weekly costume packs through July 2026 and a pricing structure that offers both individual and bundle purchases.
ASCII.jp
Ayano Sumida Releases 5th DVD, Lands First Named Drama Role
The DVD marks a deliberate shift toward adult appeal for the gravure model, while the drama role is her first with a named character, signaling a move into acting.
ASCII.jp
Kuranosuke Sasaki Returns to Odoru Daisousasen After 23 Years
Sasaki's return and his first co-starring role with Oda in two decades bring a veteran presence and a new colleague dynamic to the long-running franchise.
Cinema Today
Even If Tempest Otome Game Gets Steam Release
The Steam port brings a niche otome title that already found an English-speaking audience to a wider PC market, and it is the first game in the Witch Series to leave the Switch ecosystem.
Automaton
My Dress-Up Darling Thank You Book Ranks 2nd in Amazon Hobby Bestsellers
The ranking shows the ongoing commercial pull of the My Dress-Up Darling franchise through a limited-edition production book.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Nippon Ichi Software Releases GOBBLE Demo on Switch2, PS5, and Switch
The demo gives players a hands-on look at how the devour-and-trait system works before the September launch, a key differentiator for Nippon Ichi Software's first new 2D action IP in years.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
Patlabor the Case Files Game Trailer Shows Three Modes, Summer Launch
The trailer and language details confirm the game is on track for a global release this summer, with original Headgear members supervising key elements.
Anime News Network
Puri Prince Announces Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte ~Dead Man's Hand~ Short Anime
The announcement marks Puri Prince's continued push into AI-human co-created anime, with a story designed to unfold on social media and position viewers as observers.
Anime News Network
Sgt. Frog 20th Anniversary Film Opens at #4, Anpanman at #5 in Japan
Two long-running franchises debuted new films in the same weekend, with Sgt. Frog marking its 20th anniversary and a forthcoming TV reboot.
Anime News Network
Konami Releases Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo Collection for PS5 and Switch
The collection bundles 13 Ganbare Goemon games, including rare entries, for modern platforms with quality-of-life features, marking the series' 40th anniversary.
4Gamer.net
Kamen Rider Zetts and Gavan Infinity Join No More Movie Thieves Campaign
The crossover brings two separate tokusatsu film franchises together in a theater-etiquette short, promoting both the upcoming double feature and anti-piracy messaging in a single fan-facing production.
Cinema Today
Kamen Rider Zeztz and Ultra Gavan Join No More Movie Thief Campaign
The campaign, which previously collaborated with Disney's Zootopia 2, now pairs two major Japanese tokusatsu franchises in a crossover anti-piracy short that will run before screenings of their own films.
ASCII.jp
JTB Launches Travel Plans for Suisei Hoshimachi's Arena Tour
The collaboration between JTB and Suisei Hoshimachi under the "Project Stargazer" initiative adds a structured travel experience to her first arena tour, bundling exclusive merchandise and audio content with hotel stays.
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