Yoshitaka Amano Launches 20-Volume Private Works Art Book Series
The series marks the first systematic publication of Amano's intensely personal, non-commissioned drawings, which he says he never intended to show anyone.
Denfaminicogamer
RGG Studio Details Stranger Than Heaven's 50-Year Story and Limb-Based Combat
Stranger Than Heaven represents RGG Studio's first major departure from the Yakuza formula, replacing combo-driven brawling with a slower, defense-focused combat system tied to a linear, historically grounded narrative spanning 50 years.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
Rena Matsui Stars in NHK Night Drama Blue Flower, Forest of Vessels
This marks the first live-action adaptation of a Yuki Kodama manga since "Kids on the Slope" in 2012, and NHK's night drama slot continues its recent trend of adapting literary and manga romances set in regional craft communities.
Eiga Natalie, Comic Natalie, Cinema Today
Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island UT Collection Launches July 17
The UT Collection extends the film's merchandise push ahead of its July 24 release, offering apparel and gift cards that target a family audience.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Delta Force Season Meltdown Launches June 30 With New Map and Operator
The Meltdown season continues Team Jade's post-launch content cadence for Delta Force, introducing a new Operations map with tiered difficulty and a cryogenic operator that could shift the game's tactical meta.
4Gamer.net
57577 Tanka Awards Return With Poet Satoshi Chiba as Judge
The second edition expands the contest beyond digital submissions into physical retail and bookstore distribution, signaling tanka's growing presence as a daily cultural form among younger users.
ASCII.jp
Vivienne Medrano to Direct Warner Bros. Animated Film 'Prehistoria'
The announcement marks Vivienne Medrano's feature directorial debut and signals Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's push to bring indie animation talent into theatrical production.
KAI-YOU
Devil May Cry 5 Switch 2 Edition Launches With Vergil Mode
The Switch 2 port brings the full 2019 stylish action game, including its previously separate Vergil content, to Nintendo's new hardware with 60fps performance and a launch discount.
Denfaminicogamer
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs in 12 Months, Cites AI Adoption
The layoffs, driven by AI adoption, represent a significant workforce reduction at a major tech company and highlight the direct impact of AI on employment.
GIGAZINE
OpenAI Updates GPT-5.5-Cyber, Surpassing Claude Mythos 5 in Security Benchmarks
The update positions GPT-5.5-Cyber ahead of a key competitor in the security AI space, while the expanded plugin and partner program signal OpenAI's push to embed its security tools into enterprise workflows.
GIGAZINE
Yani Neko Gets Evil Dragon Liberation Version on AT-X and Streaming
The release of a separate version that respects production intent signals the studio is providing an alternate cut of the series, a rare move for a seasonal anime.
Comic Natalie
Yani Neko Anime to Air Two Versions Including Evil Dragon Release Cut
The dual-version release model, with one cut respecting the original direction, is an unusual approach that lets viewers choose between a broadcast-friendly edit and a version closer to the source material.
Denfaminicogamer
Google Invests $75 Million in A24 for AI Film Tool Development
The partnership marks Google's first direct equity investment in a film studio and places A24 at the center of a creator-driven approach to AI tool development, a contrast to the cost-reduction narratives that have dominated industry discussions.
KAI-YOU, GIGAZINE, GameBusiness.jp
Ubisoft Lays Off 93 Employees in San Francisco Office
The San Francisco layoffs are the latest sign of Ubisoft's ongoing financial struggles and the execution of a cost-cutting plan that has already closed multiple studios.
GameBusiness.jp
Shakugan No Shana: Blaze Edge Browser Game Gets Gameplay Video
The gameplay video confirms the browser game is actively in development and will feature the original voice actor for the lead character, signaling a faithful adaptation of the long-running light novel franchise.
Anime News Network
Sea of Thieves Live-Action Film in Development at Xbox
Xbox is expanding its IP into film and television at scale, with Sea of Thieves becoming the latest game to get a live-action adaptation as part of a broader push of more than 10 projects.
Denfaminicogamer
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition Launches on Switch 2 With 60fps Handheld Mode
The Switch 2 port of the definitive Devil May Cry 5 edition brings the series' fast-paced action to a portable platform at full frame rate, with a launch discount and a physical release to follow.
4Gamer.net
ME:I's TSUZUMI and Matsuya Onoe Join Live-Action Moana Japanese Dub
TSUZUMI and Onoe are the Japanese voices for the lead roles in Disney's live-action Moana, with Onoe returning from the animated dub and TSUZUMI taking over from Chika Yabiku.
Cinema Today
Tom Holland Told Zendaya Immediately After Learning of Downey Jr.'s MCU Return
The anecdote confirms that Holland, despite his known loose lips, managed to keep one of the MCU's biggest secrets-Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom-except with his wife, and it adds a personal layer to the buildup for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'
Cinema Today
Matching TRUE LOVE Adds 10 New Cast Members, Sets Fall 2026 Release
The sequel scales up the setting from urban dating apps to a confined resort island, expanding the cast significantly while retaining the core creative team and two key supporting characters from the original hit.
Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today
Valve's Steam Machine Launches in Japan Starting at 189,980 Yen
The Steam Machine's single-channel memory compromise, forced by a shortage of 8GB modules, highlights how broader market demand for high-capacity memory-driven by AI infrastructure-is directly impacting consumer gaming hardware design.
GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, GIGAZINE
Dbrand Opens Pre-Orders for Portal Companion Cube Steam Machine Case
The case is a rare licensed-style peripheral for Valve's Steam Machine, a niche hardware platform, and its humorous presentation directly channels the Portal game's tone.
Denfaminicogamer
Cyclops and Wolverine Join Medicom Toy's Super Manga Powers Figure Line
The Super Manga Powers series expands its Marvel roster with two of the most recognizable X-Men characters, giving collectors a comic-accurate soft vinyl option.
Dengeki Hobby Web
WEGO to Release Death Note Collaboration T-Shirts on June 26
The collaboration brings Death Note's iconic imagery into everyday fashion through a major streetwear retailer, expanding the series' merchandise reach beyond traditional anime channels.
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