Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Gets Switch 2 Release Date
The Switch 2 port arrives nearly a year after the initial multiplatform release, bringing the full game and its DLC to Nintendo's new hardware.
Anime News Network
AI-Driven RPG Instantale Kills Players Fast, Forces Restart From Scratch
The game uses AI to generate characters, portraits, and dialogue, and its permadeath system forces players to learn the world's harsh economy through repeated failure.
Game Spark
Kuroko's Basketball Pop Up Shop at Tower Records Features Headphone Goods
The shop marks a rare music-retail crossover for the sports franchise, with original character art themed around headphones that is exclusive to Tower Records.
Nijimen
What's Michael Acrylic Keychains Hit Capsule Toys Nationwide
The capsule toy release brings a classic 1980s manga character into a modern collectible format, extending the franchise's physical merchandise reach.
Comic Natalie
S.H.Figuarts Recoome (Hell Recoome) Figure Announced for February 2027 Release
The figure expands the S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball Z lineup with a detailed version of a fan-favorite villain from the Ginyu Force, offering battle-damaged detailing and effect parts.
Anime Anime
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Cour Gets July 25 Premiere Date
The release of the final cour's key visual and theme song selections, personally chosen by Kubo, signals the end of the long-running adaptation and sets the tone for the climactic battle.
Comic Natalie
Sega Adds Silver, Chao, Rouge to Sonic & Friends x Sanrio Mascot Line
The collaboration expands with three new mascot characters and a flocky-finished figure line, while the first-wave goods move from reservation to general retail.
Denfaminicogamer
Pandora Hearts Manga Gets New Stage Musical
The announcement marks the first new stage adaptation for the series since the original musical ran in 2024, with the core creative team and lead actor returning.
Anime News Network
Hiroshi Kamiya Joins Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Cast
The addition of a major voice actor like Hiroshi Kamiya to the supporting cast signals the anime is adapting deeper into the manga's spy association storyline.
Anime News Network
Star Fox Remake, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Headline This Week's Game Releases
The June 25 cluster of releases represents a rare convergence of a major Nintendo remake, a modernized fighting game re-release, and the conclusion of a long-running MMORPG's main story, all on the same day.
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Project Sekai Launches Collaboration With Deemo and Cytus Series
The collaboration brings two major rhythm game franchises into Project Sekai, offering limited items and a new song that expands the game's music library.
4Gamer.net
Three Notable Chinese Games Not Yet Released in Japan Detailed by Inside
The article highlights how Chinese developers are targeting global audiences with distinct genres and licensed music, while also repurposing established IP into casual mobile spin-offs.
Inside
Banpresto's Grandista Line Adds Rei From Fist of the North Star
The Grandista line's Rei figure completes a display pair with the earlier Kenshiro release, giving collectors a matching set of the two main characters from the classic series in Banpresto's premium prize figure format.
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NHK Sends 19 Past Dramas Including Taiga Hit Kuroda Kanbei to Netflix Worldwide
A public broadcaster with a license-fee model is putting its flagship historical and contemporary dramas on the world's largest subscription streaming service, a move that tests the boundary between public-service mission and commercial platform partnership.
Eiga Natalie
Liquid Abyss - The Melted Jelly - Hands-On Report From BitSummit Punch
The preview shows a Metroidvania-like sense progression applied to a point-and-click adventure, with the protagonist's returning senses unlocking new interactions in a neon-lit underwater setting.
Game Spark
Nintendo Direct Reveals Fire Emblem Ban Shihong, One Piece Sea Feast Restaurant, and More
The Direct confirms a strong fall lineup for the Switch 2, with a new Fire Emblem title featuring a gladiatorial tournament premise and a unique One Piece cooking sim.
Inside
Hello Kitty Summer Goods and New Lunch Show Debut at Awaji Island Facility
The facility is expanding its seasonal merchandise and entertainment lineup, with a new lunch show that adds tropical music to the existing jazz band format.
Anime Anime
Game Spark Picks 7 Recommended Demos From Steam Next Fest
The curated list gives Steam users a focused set of notable demos from the hundreds available during Next Fest, with a mix of established IP spin-offs and original indie projects.
Game Spark
Nijisanji Launches Izure Ayame Ka Kakitsubata 2nd Anniversary Merchandise
The anniversary merchandise drop marks a commercial milestone for the four-member plus one pet unit, offering a broad range of collectibles through Nijisanji's official store.
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Osomatsu-San Pop Up Shop Angel Ver. Runs July 3-20 at Animate Ikebukuro and Umeda
The event gives fans a limited window to buy official angel-themed merchandise with new art of all six brothers, a standard seasonal pop-up for the franchise.
Nijimen
Automaton's Weekly Roundup: DUSKDOG, COCORO, and 5 More Games
The roundup collects seven distinct game announcements and release dates in a single digest, from a survival exploration title to a horror game that was banned on Steam.
Automaton
Yuri Komagata Releases First Single 'Many Many Musik' Under 5pb. Music
The single marks Komagata's first output under a new label and signals a fresh phase in her concurrent voice acting and music career.
ASCII.jp
FIFA's Underground Warehouse Holds 17,000 IT Devices for World Cup
The piece shows how a behind-the-scenes logistics overhaul by Lenovo stabilized the IT supply chain for the World Cup, turning a previously error-prone operation into a reliable one.
ASCII.jp
GU and Neon Genesis Evangelion Drop Vintage T-Shirt Line
The collaboration brings a retro fashion angle to the Evangelion franchise, with GU offering affordable, washed-look tees that tap into the current vintage trend.
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