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3h ago
A new original anime short for Mob Psycho 100 was released on July 12, 2026, to celebrate the franchise's 10th anniversary. The short debuted at the "Mob Psycho 100 Anime 10th Anniversary Event: Reunion" held at Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Kawaguchi City, Saitama. It is now streaming online with English subtitles. The story is set at the Spirits and Such Consultation Office and features Reigen Arataka, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama, Dimple, and Tome Kurata. Yuzuru Tachikawa directed, wrote, storyboarded, and served as technical director for the short. Yoshimichi Kameda, the original anime's character designer, worked as animation director and also drew a commemorative illustration. Kameda noted that nearly all of the original production team reunited to produce the short. The first season of the Mob Psycho 100 anime premiered in July 2016, and the franchise has been marking its 10th anniversary throughout the year, starting with projects on Mob's birthday, May 12. The series is based on the manga by ONE and was produced by Studio Bones.
1d ago
THQ Nordic and Ashborne Games have postponed the early access release of medieval city management sim The Guild - Europa 1410 from July 16 to September 2026. The delay allows the team to incorporate demo feedback and bundle content originally planned for the September update, including a new tutorial city, UI improvements, and multi-language support. The roadmap remains unchanged.
3d ago
Sony announced the RX10 V, the first update to its 1-inch superzoom compact in nine years. The camera adds a BIONZ XR processor and AI unit for improved autofocus, 4K 120p video, a 30fps burst rate, and a larger EVF, while keeping the same 20MP sensor and 25x optical zoom lens. It will ship July 31 at around 360,000 yen.
4d ago
SCRAP and Werks Studio announced the PC release of Yuruyuru Namahai Shin Suru Oshi Wa 100-Man-Kai Shinu, a real escape game where players time-leap to save a clumsy VTuber from repeated deaths. The game launches on Steam on July 29, 2026, at 3,500 yen for the download version and 4,000 yen for the package edition with exclusive stickers. A 10% launch discount runs from July 29 to August 11.
5d ago
Premium Bandai opened pre-orders on July 7, 2026, for the second production batch of two RE/100 scale Gunpla kits from the 1991 film Mobile Suit Gundam F91. The kits are the Den'an Zon and the Vigna Ghina, both mass-production mobile suits of the Crossbone Vanguard. The Den'an Zon, a close-combat suit, is priced at 3,300 yen and ships in October 2026. Its kit includes a shot lancer, four shield effects, and two beam sabers. The Vigna Ghina, priced at 4,290 yen and shipping in December 2026, comes with a beam rifle, beam shield, beam launcher, and two beam sabers. The Vigna Ghina is designed to line up with the MG 1/100 Gundam F91 Ver.2.0. Both kits are manufactured by BANDAI SPIRITS and are 1/100 scale plastic models. The Den'an Zon is a Premium Bandai exclusive, while the Vigna Ghina is also available at general retail. Pre-orders are limited to production preparation quantities and may close once reached.
5d ago
Beneath the Tangles' Reader's Corner column for July 7, 2026, reviews seven new manga volumes, including Dandadan Vol. 19, Hima-Ten Vol. 1, and Victoria of Many Faces Vol. 3. The column highlights new series debuts and ongoing story developments.
5d ago
In a 4Gamer interview after his April 2026 Kemono Michi 10-first match against MenaRD, Daigo Umehara said he had been considering retirement due to waning motivation. The preparation and the match itself showed him he still has drive and ability. He called the experience a turning point and said he is now more motivated, though he acknowledges the feeling may fade without effort.
5d ago
The first episode of I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand follows S-rank mage Luck as he emerges from a decade-long battle against the Demon King, only to find the world has moved on without him. The Anime Feminist review calls the premiere engaging, praising its depiction of a veteran hero forced to start over as an F-rank adventurer.
6d ago
Chinese manufacturer HEMOXIAN announced a new plastic kit series called RUSTED BRIER. The first release, Lande Koskinen & RTP-10A Fengren High-Speed Variable Fighter, is a large set combining a 1/12 scale beautiful girl figure and a transformable mecha. It is scheduled for October 2026 at 9,680 yen, distributed by Kotobukiya.
Jul 5
The third season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has announced two new cast members. Hana Tamegai will voice Yamame Yasashiki, an overly kind gardening club member, and Aoi Koga will play Momiji Momi, a third-year middle school student. The season premiered on July 5 on Tokyo MX.
Jul 5
Automaton's 89th weekly game article roundup highlights seven notable titles, including the cyberpunk life sim Nivalis Nights (September 30), the visual novel Sister, Others, Paranoia from the Needy Girl Overdose team (August 15), and the adult anomaly-hunting game Train No. 45, which has seen a sudden sales surge.
Jul 3
THQ Nordic and Ashborne Games released a developer diary for the medieval city management sim The Guild - Europa 1410, detailing production chains, logistics, and economic risks. Players can pursue artisan or merchant professions, process raw materials into finished goods, and even keep bees for steady income. Bandit attacks threaten supply routes, and market prices shift with player actions and world events. The game enters early access on Steam on July 16, 2026.
Jul 1
On July 1, developer AlleyInn opened the Steam store page for 100-yen Exorcist, a survival horror comedy about a part-time job cleaning evil spirits from a school. Players can investigate for hints or throw meager supplies like glue sticks and scissors at spirits, which raises an Evil Spirit Anger Meter. The game is set for a 2026 PC release.
Jul 1
Bandai Spirits is re-releasing the Soul of Chogokin GX-105 Mazinger Z Kakumei Shinka figure, originally released in 2022 for the 50th anniversary of the Mazinger Z TV broadcast. Pre-orders open July 1, 2026, with a December 2026 release date. The figure features a new sculpt and redesigned joints for improved posing.
Jun 30
Tamiya is re-releasing the 1/10 RC NISSAN R91CP electric RC car assembly kit, a model of the 1991 JSPC champion machine. The kit features a polycarbonate body, driver figure, cockpit parts, and a direct drive 2WD chassis. It is scheduled for release on August 22, 2026, for 24,200 yen.
Jun 28
Avatar fashion brand YOYOGI MORI will release the VRChat-compatible avatar CZR100_TARMAC ASSAULT on June 25, 2026. The model is based on the original doujin series Shoujo Hatsudouki MOTORD CYBORG RUNNER by illustrator AF_KURO, depicting a high-speed cyborg racer with a 100cc two-stroke engine and a chromoly steel truss frame.
Jun 27
The official website for the third season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Love You began streaming the main promotional video on Saturday, June 27. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Daisuki♡Zutto Eien ni♡" performed by the Rentaro Family. It also previews the voices for three new characters: Yamame Yasashiki, Momiji Momi, and Kishika Torotoro. Their voice actors will be announced when the season starts airing. The season is set to premiere on Tokyo MX on July 5 at 10:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. EDT), and will also air on Sun TV and BS11. Hikaru Sato returns to direct at Bibury Animation Studio, with Takashi Aoshima handling series scripts, Akane Yano designing characters, and Shūhei Mutsuki, Shunsuke Takizawa, and eba composing music at Lantis. Three cast members will appear at the anime's first overseas panel at Anime NYC 2026 on August 22. Crunchyroll streams the series.
Jun 27
Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun, and Yoo In-na reunite for a travel program marking the 10th anniversary of the Korean drama 'Goblin.' The special streams on U-NEXT starting July 4, with episodes airing over four days. The cast visits Gangneung, a key filming location, and shares moments of banter and emotion.
Jun 27
The main visual for the first cour of the TV anime "Ao Ashi Season 2" was released on June 26, 2026. The opening theme will be performed by the band 10-FEET, and the ending theme by singer Higuchi Ai. The visual centers on protagonist Aoi Ashito, surrounded by eight members of the Tokyo City Esperion Youth A team: Nagisa Akutsu, Haruhisa Kuribayashi, Yuma Motoki, Taira Nakamura, Yoichi Kirigi, Eita Takasugi, and Enshin Akiyama. Handwritten comments from three voice actors were also published. Kosuke Ōsuzu, who voices Ashito, wrote "Soccer at a more 'professional' level!!" Shunsuke Takeuchi (Nagisa Akutsu) wrote "Check out the cool buzz cut!!" and Yūichirō Umehara (Haruhisa Kuribayashi) wrote "Anguish." The second season adapts the arc following Ashito's promotion to the A team. The original manga by Yūgo Kobayashi ran in Weekly Big Comic Spirits from 2015 to 2025 and has sold over 25 million copies. The first season aired from April to September 2022. The first cour of season two is scheduled to premiere on NHK E-TV on October 4, 2026, airing Sundays at 17:00. Animation production is handled by TMS Entertainment, with Kazuki Yokoyama directing.
Jun 25
Bandai Spirits has released a 1/1000 scale plastic model of the Arizona-class space battleship Arizona from the anime "Yamato yo Towa ni REBEL3199." The kit went on sale June 26, 2026, at a price of 13,200 yen. The model uses an entirely new mold to reproduce the hull shape, with fine detailing and molding. The main guns and secondary guns have movable barrels. Included effect parts recreate the positron shockwave of the main gun firing. An angle-adjustable display base allows for flight scene reproduction. The kit comes with water-slide decals for various markings and a foil sticker for the hull name on the base. It also supports a separately sold LED unit to light up the bow, bridge, and engine sections. The Arizona is described in the series as the key to a large-scale rebellion operation against the Dezarium. The model is a display piece, not a snap-fit assembly kit, and is aimed at collectors of the Yamato franchise.
Jun 19
The television anime adaptation of Ezogingitune and DeeCHA's light novel series I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand has received a new promotional video that confirms its premiere date and theme songs. The anime will debut on Amazon Prime Video on July 3, followed by a wider release on ABEMA, d Anime Store, and television channels including Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, TV Aichi, and BS11 on July 6, with an AT-X debut on July 9. The opening theme song "Soredemo Donten o Koeteyuku" is performed by rock band sajou no hana, while the ending theme song "Ari Kitari na Nichijō to Kōun na Hibi e" (also referred to as "Lucky in the Ordinary") is performed by rock-idol girl group MEISHOHIKOKAI. The anime is directed by Hiroyuki Kanbe at studio Gekkō, with series scripts by Mitsutaka Hirota and character designs by Majiro. The cast includes Gakuto Kajiwara as protagonist Luck, alongside Toshiyuki Morikawa, Tsuyoshi Koyama, Yui Ishikawa, and others. The premiere was originally scheduled for April but was delayed to July to improve the final product. The novel and manga series combined have over 4.45 million copies in circulation.
Jun 16
The main PV for the TV anime adaptation of "Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita." has been released. The series premieres on TOKYO MX and other stations on July 6, with Prime Video streaming three days ahead. The opening theme is sajou no hana's "Soredemo Uten wo Koete Yuku" and the ending theme is Name Undisclosed's "Arigatari na Nichijou to Koun na Hibi e."
Jun 16
The main promotional video for the TV anime adaptation of Here I Leave You, Go Ahead, and 10 Years Later, I've Become a Legend. has been released ahead of its July 6, 2026 premiere. The video previews the opening theme by sajou no hana and the ending theme by the unnamed artist. Broadcast details and streaming plans were also announced.
Jun 16
THQ Nordic released a free demo of the medieval city management simulation 'The Guild - Europa 1410' on Steam on June 16. The demo is also part of Steam Next Fest. Set in the medieval European city of Kuttenberg, players lead a family and expand influence through business, politics, and crime. The demo lets players choose one of three professions: Blacksmith, Innkeeper, or Alchemist. It spans 17 turns with an estimated playtime of two to four hours. The demo currently supports English only. Additional languages and multiplayer for up to 12 players are planned for the Early Access period. Steam Early Access is scheduled to begin on July 16. The game is a return to the series' roots, inspired by the original 'Europa 1400: The Guild.' Players can engage in trade, theft, politics, and family succession across generations. The city's appearance and districts change based on player actions.
Jun 15
Developer 1047 Games released a demo for its upcoming 6v6 competitive FPS EMPULSE on PC via Steam on June 15, 2026. The game is set in a futuristic city called Freehold and emphasizes high-mobility movement including wall-running and grappling hooks across three-dimensional stages. Players can also pilot mechs that appear on the map, which are equipped with heavy weapons, unique abilities, and high HP, offering a significant combat advantage. An early access version is scheduled for June 25, during which the developers plan to make balance adjustments based on player feedback and add new modes, maps, and weapons. The development team has cited Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall series as an influence.
Jun 14
The Hulu Original side story episode 10.5 of the Nippon TV drama A Tree That Won't Fall After 10 Cuts began streaming on June 14. Titled The Anniversary I Can't Remember, it shows a romantic day between Kim Min-seok (Jun Shison) and Momoko (Sawa Nimura) that was not part of the broadcast main story. Momoko panics when Min-seok announces tomorrow is their anniversary and she has no memory, leading the clinic members to help her identify the mystery. The episode is directed by Shiori Ueno.
Jun 13
TV Tokyo unveiled the teaser, key visual, and details for its live-action Junji Ito omnibus series, which adapts 13 of his manga stories. The series premieres July 3 on TV Tokyo, with South Korean act 10CM performing the ending theme. Anime Expo 2026 will screen the first two episodes, including a world premiere of the second episode.
Jun 11
ORANGE RANGE released the music video for their new song "1000%," created as a soccer anthem for DAZN. The video features 17 people, including former Japan manager Philippe Troussier, players Seiichiro Maki and Marcus Tulio Tanaka, former Hinatazaka46 member Yuka Kageyama, actor Kaito Sakurai, and VTuber Peanuts-kun. Filmed at Saitama Stadium 2002, the MV uses 3DCG for a Shibuya crossing scene.
Jun 8
Taito displayed the first-ever Desktop Cute figures of Nishino Tsukasa and Toujou Aya in school uniform from the manga Ichigo 100% at the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo on May 20, 2026. The figures are part of Taito's new prize lineup releasing from October to December 2026. Other returning items include figures from To Love-Ru Darkness, My Dress-Up Darling, and Rascal Does Not Dream.
Jun 7
1047 Games announced during the PC Gaming Show 2026 that its new title 'EMPULSE' will begin early access on June 24, 2026. The game is a 6v6 team-based first-person shooter set in a futuristic city called Freehold. A trailer shown at the event highlighted fast movement mechanics including wall-running, grappling hooks, and the ability to board mechs. The early access launch will cover PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A playable demo will be available during Steam Next Fest starting June 15. The announcement was made on June 8 during the PC Gaming Show 2026 broadcast.
Jun 4
THQ Nordic announced that medieval city management sim The Guild - Europa 1410 will launch in early access on PC via Steam on July 16. A free demo arrives June 15 during Steam Next Fest. The early access version features four real cities, 11 professions, social climbing through eight status ranks, and planned multiplayer for up to 12 players.
Jun 3
Crunchyroll revealed a large slate of upcoming anime, including Goodbye, Lara, Firefly Wedding, Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, and more, with streaming dates starting July 5. The company also detailed its Anime Expo 2026 screening schedule, featuring early looks at multiple titles.
Jun 3
The television anime adaptation of the light novel series I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand has added two new cast members. Miharu Hanai voices Charlotte, the older daughter of Erik, and Suzuna Kinoshita voices her younger sister Mary. The anime is set to premiere on July 6 after a delay from its original April date.
May 31
A review from Japan Powered examines the first season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, finding that despite its harem rom-com trappings, the series delivers character development and a protagonist who avoids the usual blank-slate trope. The reviewer notes that the show satirizes character tropes while giving each girlfriend a backstory that adds depth, though some jokes wear thin by the end.
May 31
Manga artist Uoto, known for "Chi: On the Movements of the Earth," and director Kenji Iwaisawa, acclaimed for "On-Gaku," have teamed up for a theatrical adaptation of Uoto's debut manga "Hyakuemu" (also known as "100 Meters"). The film, released in September 2025 to coincide with the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, follows the stories of 100-meter sprinters, exploring their obsessive dedication to a sport where years of preparation can be undone in fractions of a second. Iwaisawa, who had been a fan of Uoto's work before being approached by producer Yusuke Terada in July 2021, adapted the five-volume manga into a 100-minute film. The production was notable for its unconventional approach: Iwaisawa turned his personal company Rock'n Roll Mountain into a full animation studio after failing to find a traditional pipeline that fit his methods. The film blends rotoscoping, 3D models, and freehand animation, and features a celebrated 3-minute 40-second uninterrupted tracking shot of pre-race preparations that took a year to animate. Character designer Keisuke Kojima played a central role in the production.
May 29
Koei Tecmo Games released an update for Winning Post 10 2026 on May 29, adding a Breeding Simulation function that lets players check breeding results year-round, relaxing conditions for promotion to founder lineage, and adding dramatic camera patterns to regular races. The update also includes reproduction gear for historical horses from late 2025 to 2026 and rotation adjustments for DLC overseas horses.
May 17
The rock-idol girl group Meishohikokai will perform the ending theme song for the I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand anime. The show was delayed from April to July. The staff also announced the full cast and key production credits.
May 16
Keita Machida will appear as a guest on Nippon TV's talk show "Oshare Clip" on May 17, where he discusses his career setbacks and his role in the Netflix film "10DANCE." Machida, who joined the theater company EXILE at age 20 after being scouted, initially aimed to become a dance teacher. He suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon during his stage debut in "Rokudenashi BLUES," which forced him to leave the production and removed him from the candidate pool for GENERATIONS, ending his dancing career. On the show, he says that playing dancer Shinya Sugiki in "10DANCE" felt like fate. The episode also features a questionnaire from EXILE HIRO, who shares memories of Machida during his setbacks, and a letter from Machida's mother. Machida currently stars in the drama "Tatsuki-sensei wa Amasugiru!" airing Saturdays at 9:00 PM on Nippon TV.