Steam Controller Drives Itself to Charging Station via Modder Tool
The mod turns a standard accessory into a proof-of-concept for autonomous peripheral docking using only the controller's existing haptic motors and a webcam.
Automaton, Game Spark
8bit Game Doraemon & Complete Strategy Book 40th Anniversary Memorial Box Released
The box set marks the first time the 1986 Hudson Famicom game has been ported to a modern platform, packaged with faithful reproductions of its original physical materials.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Fit Boxing 3 Gets Medarot DLC Pack With Songs and Costumes
The DLC ties Fit Boxing 3 to the same-day launch of Medarot Card Robot RB, and its compatibility with the Switch 2 Edition extends its value across both console generations.
4Gamer.net
Enhypen VR Concert Film Gets Visitor Gifts, July 10 Release
The film extends the ENHYPEN VR concert experience into physical theaters with multiple premium formats and limited-edition giveaways, a common strategy for maximizing fan engagement during a limited run.
Eiga Natalie
Choi Min-Sik's Netflix Series 'Voice from the Last Row' Begins Streaming
The series marks Choi Min-sik's first leading role in a Korean drama since his acclaimed film 'Exhuma' and arrives as a Netflix original, giving it global reach from day one.
Eiga Natalie
Goblin Cast Reunites for 10th Anniversary Travel Special on U-NEXT
The reunion of the main cast for a commemorative travel program signals the drama's continued cultural weight a decade after its original run, with Japan getting same-day access to the special.
Eiga Natalie
Girls² Performs Ending Theme for Death ≠ Kill / Game
The song and trailer give the first extended look at a thriller that pairs a death-game premise with a pop-group ballad, while Girls² member Kira Yamaguchi also appears in the cast.
Eiga Natalie
Kon Ichikawa's Yukinojo Henge 4K Restoration Airs on NHK BSP4K
The 4K restoration broadcast brings a landmark Japanese period drama-produced as the 300th film for lead actor Kazuo Hasegawa-to a modern television audience for the first time.
Eiga Natalie
Eiko Koike Wraps Filming for NHK Drama Mushoran Mitsuboshi
The wrap announcement and cast comments arrive on the day of the final episode, giving viewers a closing look at the production and the actors' reflections on the series.
Eiga Natalie
Netflix Announces 2026 Animation Slate at Annecy, Including Brad Bird's Ray Gunn
Netflix's Annecy presentation shows the streamer betting on a mix of original fairy-tale revision, festival-acclaimed drama, and a new feature from a Pixar veteran, all releasing within a four-week window.
Eiga Natalie
Questionnaire About the Mouth Cast Surprises Tokyo High School
The event shows how the film's marketing is targeting younger audiences through in-person school appearances by its cast, including members of popular artist groups.
Eiga Natalie
Korean Film 'BOSS' Gets Discount for Ponta Pass Members, Trailer Released
The discount program makes the film more accessible to Japanese audiences ahead of its October 23 release, while the trailer gives a first look at its chaotic crime-comedy premise.
Eiga Natalie
Amon Hirai Creates Original Perfume With Kinkuma Perfume at Oshi-Katsu EXPO
The collaboration pairs a rising film actor with a niche perfume workshop that specializes in creator partnerships, turning a live event appearance into a limited-edition product launch.
Eiga Natalie
Yukino Kishii and Zeng Jinghua Star in Sinsin and the Mouse Film Adaptation
The film adapts a Banana Yoshimoto story with a cross-border cast and a director who emphasized sensory detail, and early audience responses highlight the performances and the film's quiet, immersive quality.
Eiga Natalie
Fuka Koshiba to Host All Night Nippon Podcast Starting July 10
The podcast gives Koshiba a regular platform to discuss personal topics as she approaches a milestone birthday, with distribution across multiple platforms including radiko, YouTube, and major podcast apps.
Eiga Natalie
North American Anime, Manga Releases for June 21-27
The weekly release list tracks physical media availability for North American fans, with notable new manga series debuts alongside continuing volumes.
Anime News Network
Pokémon Horizons Anime Adds Yū Serizawa and Kazuki Ura to Cast
The additions expand the cast for the current arc, which incorporates elements from Pokémon spinoff games and introduces new characters tied to Lumiose City.
Anime News Network
Kōhei Kadowaki's We Are Aliens Anime Film Opens September 25
The September 25 date gives the indie-origin film a wide theatrical release after festival runs at Cannes and Annecy, backed by TOHO NEXT and international sales from CHARADES.
Anime News Network
McDonald's Japan Summer Campaign Features Mamoru Hosoda Films
For the second consecutive year, McDonald's Japan is pairing anime nostalgia with its summer Big Mac push, this time drawing on Hosoda's family-friendly filmography instead of 1980s TV anime.
Anime News Network
18 Celebrities Share Thoughts on Ultraman Documentary The Origin of Ultraman
The documentary assembles a wide range of celebrity and creator perspectives to examine Ultraman's cultural impact for its 60th anniversary.
Eiga Natalie
Nanase Nishino and Macho Aoki Join NHK Drama Tax-Funded Books
The casting of Nishino, a former Nogizaka46 member with a strong drama track record, and Aoki, a comedian known as Kakeochi, signals NHK's aim to draw both idol fans and comedy audiences to a library-set human comedy.
Eiga Natalie
Prime 1 Studio Shows New Statues at NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XVIII Exhibition
Prime 1 Studio used its own showcase event to unveil a broad slate of high-end statues across multiple franchises, signaling continued investment in premium collectibles for both anime and Western IP.
Dengeki Hobby Web
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Ends With a Familiar Lack of Subtlety
The review confirms that the series ends as it began, with a clear thematic point about war and prejudice that is delivered without nuance, and with persistent issues in its depiction of female characters.
Anime News Network
The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me Anime Reveals Cast, October Premiere
The October premiere date and full cast reveal bring the romantic comedy adaptation closer to airing, with a strong production team behind it.
Anime News Network