BE@RBRICK Series 52 Adds LOVOT Robot as a Collectible Figure
The collaboration brings a functional robot into the world of collectible toys, blending tech and pop culture in a format that has previously featured characters and brands.
ASCII.jp
Sokuresukun AI Bot Offers Text-Based Scheduling Without URLs
Sokuresukun directly addresses a common social friction in business communication by replacing URL-based scheduling tools with text-based AI-generated candidates, making the process less intrusive for the sender.
ASCII.jp
KIT LLC Fact-Check Report Targets PayPay Money Lite Scam Misconceptions
The report provides a legal basis for direct digital asset transactions, potentially shifting the industry away from gray-area gift certificate resale models that violate platform terms of service.
ASCII.jp
DefoReal Godzilla (2016) Awakening Light Ver. Returns for Shin Godzilla 10th Anniversary
The reissue of a 2019 figure for the 10th anniversary of Shin Godzilla offers collectors a second chance at a previously limited lighting-effect figure without a new sculpt.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Strict-G Releases Mafty Member Fade-Wash T-Shirts From Hathaway's Flash
The release extends STRICT-G's line of in-universe inspired apparel, offering fans a wearable piece of the Mafty aesthetic from the latest Hathaway's Flash film.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Sakamoto Days Season 2 Teaser Reveals New Cast, January 2027 Premiere
The director change and the focus on the JCC infiltration arc indicate the second season will adapt a major story line from the manga, with new characters that expand the cast of assassins.
Anime News Network, Comic Natalie, Anime Corner
Minecraft Adds Dappled Forest Biome, Poplar Trees, and Abandoned Camps in New Snapshot
The snapshot delivers on the Minecraft Live May 2026 announcements, adding a biome inspired by Michigan fall foliage and new building blocks.
Denfaminicogamer
"Destroy All Humans!" Switch2 Version Launches with 1440p Support and Upgrade Discount
The Switch2 version offers a visual upgrade and a steep discount for existing Switch owners, but the lack of cross-save and exclusive nature may limit its appeal.
4Gamer.net
Children's English School Reflet Introduces VR Lessons
The move reflects a shift from test-prep English to immersive, experience-based learning for children, using VR to simulate real-world scenarios that are otherwise hard to access in Japan.
ASCII.jp
Okta Expands Cross App Access Ecosystem for AI Agent Security
Okta's Cross App Access ecosystem expansion signals a move toward standardized identity governance for AI agents, addressing a critical security gap in enterprise deployments.
ASCII.jp
Stand LM AI Now Automates Welfare Equipment Counselors' Record-Keeping
The 2024 nursing care fee revision's mandate for monitoring record delivery has created a clear need for automation, and Stand LM's expansion into welfare equipment counseling directly addresses that regulatory pressure.
ASCII.jp
Shiraishi Corporation Adopts route-D AI Data Input for Order Automation
The adoption demonstrates that AI-OCR can overcome the format-variation barrier that kept conventional OCR out of regional companies, enabling workflow standardization and remote work without manual setup.
ASCII.jp
OneShot Niko Figure and Plush Go on Sale From Youtooz on June 30
The figure and plush offer fans of OneShot a physical collectible of the game's protagonist, Niko, from the acclaimed puzzle adventure.
Denfaminicogamer
Breathelet Bracelet Launches on Makuake, Promises Screenless Breathing Reminders
Breathelet positions itself as a counter to notification-driven health tech, offering a screenless, app-free alternative for breathing awareness.
ASCII.jp
Chargeback Refund Negotiations Begin for Victims of SNS School Fraud
The chargeback route offers a potential refund for credit card victims, but the majority who paid by bank transfer may have no recovery path.
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immedio Box Adds Real-Time CRM Integration for Survey Responses
The function closes the structural gap between survey response and CRM update, removing the hours-to-days delay that often lets lead enthusiasm cool and opportunities slip away.
ASCII.jp
AI Tutor Knock Adds Red-Ink Correction for Handwritten Math Answers
The feature moves AI tutoring from text-based feedback to a visual correction format that mimics traditional teacher grading, aiming to improve learning motivation and reduce teacher workload.
ASCII.jp
Kotoba Technologies Raises $10M for East Asian Voice AI
The investment from Salesforce Ventures and Sony Innovation Fund signals enterprise and hardware interest in real-time voice AI for East Asian languages, where Kotoba's Koto model delivers industry-leading performance.
ASCII.jp
Love Live! 15th Anniversary Mini CD Collection 2 Launches in Gashapon
Bandai extends the Love Live! 15th anniversary merchandise line with a second wave of mini CD gashapon, reproducing iconic album art and adding streaming access via QR codes.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Sanrio and Lush Reunite for Limited Bath Collection
The collaboration returns with an expanded lineup, adding new characters to the previously successful bath product series.
Nijimen
VIZ and Yen Press Reveal Spring 2027 Manga Licensing Slate
The simultaneous announcements from two major publishers highlight the competitive timing of manga licensing reveals and the breadth of titles being brought to English readers for Spring 2027.
TheOASG
Kamen Rider 55th Anniversary Film 'Agito: Psychic War' Sets Streaming Release
The return of original cast and creative team for a new Kamen Rider Agito film marks a rare anniversary project that directly continues the series' story.
Eiga Natalie
hololive Production Reveals Anime NYC 2026 Booth and Event Lineup
The expanded presence at Anime NYC, including the first New York SUPER KARAOKE PARTY and the new Petit Greetings format, shows hololive's continued investment in in-person fan engagement in North America.
hololive production (EN)
PITALIy AI Avatar Deployed to Protect Employees From Customer Harassment
As customer harassment becomes a recognized workplace issue in Japan, AIVy's PITALIy offers a concrete tool to shift the initial burden from human staff to an AI avatar, addressing a gap in existing response policies.
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