Victoria of Many Faces Anime Previews Victoria and Jeffrey in New Promo
The promo and advanced screening give the first extended look at the lead pair ahead of the July premiere.
Anime News Network
Soulingtoy's The Sin of Dark Moon Plastic Model Ships in September 2026
Doyusha's domestic release of Soulingtoy's high-part-count kit signals growing Japanese distribution for Chinese original plastic model lines.
Dengeki Hobby Web
OpenAI Publishes Research on Training Ai in Honesty and Humility
The research suggests that instilling traits like honesty and humility in AI through reinforcement learning can produce broadly beneficial behavior that generalizes beyond training data and resists manipulation.
GIGAZINE
Yonino Channel Reaches 5 Million YouTube Subscribers
The subscriber count marks the first time a YouTube channel linked to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has hit 5 million, and the milestone arrives as the channel's relaxed, amateur style continues to draw a large audience.
KAI-YOU
Bobby Prince, Composer of Original 'Doom' and 'Wolfenstein 3D', Dies at 76
Prince's music defined the sound of early first-person shooters and was formally recognized by the Library of Congress weeks before his death.
Game Spark
Reject Streamer Pururu Gets Original Imohori Vlog Merchandise
The release extends REJECT's streamer merchandising strategy beyond core esports branding into content-specific goods tied to a viral video series.
PANORA
Yankee Receptionist Short Drama Launches on POPCORN App
This release marks another vertical short drama from the Gokko Club creator group, which has amassed over 13 billion total views and 7.6 million social media followers as of May 2026, showing the growing reach of the short-form drama format in Japan.
ASCII.jp
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Anime Adds Cast, Sets Prime Video Debut
The streaming-first release on Prime Video, a week ahead of broadcast, is an unusual distribution pattern for a TV anime that shortens the gap between online and traditional airing.
Anime News Network
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime Adds Four Cast Members in New Trailer
The July 7 premiere date and full cast reveal confirm the long-delayed adaptation is finally on track, with a staff lineup that includes a notable novelist and a real fighting game community figure.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Anime Reveals July 6 Debut in New Promo
The July 6 premiere date locks in the summer 2026 window for a romantic comedy that hinges on a childhood-friend gender reveal premise, with a full broadcast and streaming rollout across Japan and Crunchyroll.
Anime News Network
Kana Nishino Performs New Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Opening Theme
The reveal of a new opening theme by a major J-pop artist signals the midpoint of the current season and maintains momentum for the long-running adaptation.
Anime News Network
Gundam Base Gets Mighty Strike Freedom and Xi Gundam Special Color Gunpla on June 26
The ReCirculation Color Mighty Strike Freedom and the clear color Xi Gundam give Gundam Base shoppers two distinct limited-run options tied to recent theatrical releases.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Hololive Fan Game Brand Holo Indie Shifts to Seasonal System After Two and a Half Years
The shift from open submissions to a seasonal cycle signals that holo Indie's popularity has grown faster than Cover's internal screening process can handle, forcing a structural change two and a half years in.
Inside
New Orders for Steam Controller to Ship in 2027 as Demand Surges
The Steam Controller's sellout and extended shipping timeline show Valve underestimated demand for its first new hardware in years, forcing a queue system that pushes new buyers nearly a year out.
Game Spark
Konami Launches ART EXPANSION Label for Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Art Merchandise
The label marks Konami's first dedicated push to sell Yu-Gi-Oh! card art as standalone fashion and decor, targeting a broader audience beyond competitive players.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Inside
Touken Ranbu Online Names 20 Sword Warriors as J.League Cheer Captains
The project marks the 11th anniversary of Touken Ranbu ONLINE and pairs each J1 club with a specific Touken Danshi character, turning a mobile game promotion into a season-long stadium activation.
4Gamer.net
Grave of the Fireflies Returns to Netflix Japan for Summer 2026
The return of 'Grave of the Fireflies' to Netflix Japan for a second summer run suggests the platform sees seasonal value in the war drama, despite the short window and mixed viewer sentiment about its heavy content.
Magmix
Rich Girl Caretaker Anime Adds Kentarō Kumagai to Cast, Reveals Second Promo
The announcement locks in the full cast and broadcast details for a show that adapts a long-running light novel series with an English release already underway.
Anime News Network
20th Anniversary Sgt. Frog Film Reveals Opening Scene
The opening scene reveal and guest cast details offer the clearest look yet at the anniversary film ahead of its June 26 premiere, while a new TV series with a fresh cast is set for fall 2026.
Anime News Network
Tembin Anime Sets July 6 Premiere, harmoe Performs Ending Theme
The July 6 premiere date and harmoe's involvement confirm the anime's summer 2026 slot and its music lineup ahead of broadcast.
Comic Natalie
Ioki Io Shows a New Side in Gravure Magazine My Fave
Ioki Io's shift toward adult-themed gravure work signals a deliberate expansion of her public image beyond the innocent persona she has maintained.
ASCII.jp
Persona 5 Royal Merchandise Hits Daiso and Seria 100-Yen Shops Nationwide
The collaboration places premium game IP into everyday discount retail, making Persona 5 Royal merchandise accessible at impulse-buy prices for a broad consumer base.
Denfaminicogamer
Ichiban Kuji Hololive Choco Collection 2026 Reprint Pre-Orders Open June 23
The reprint of a popular Hololive lottery set, with a full roster of 32 VTubers, indicates sustained demand for Hololive merchandise beyond the initial release window.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Chiikawa the Movie Collaboration Cafe Opens at PARCO Locations From July 10
The cafe extends the film's theatrical release into a themed dining experience, giving fans a tangible way to engage with the movie's island setting and key story moments through food and merchandise.
Nijimen