CRI Middleware is expanding its engine support with full Godot integration, announced on July 8, 2026, and discussed at CEDEC2026. The company holds over 10,000 game licenses and is positioning itself as a key middleware provider for Japan's game development community.
CRI Middleware, a major Japanese middleware vendor with over 10,000 game licenses, announced full support for the open-source Godot engine on July 8, 2026. At CEDEC2026, CRI Middleware senior managing executive officer Naoaki Oikawa joined Godot Foundation executive director Emilio Coppola to discuss the partnership and the engine's growth in Japan. The move signals a turning point for Godot adoption in the country, even as Coppola insisted the foundation is not pursuing direct competition with Unity or Unreal Engine, focusing instead on serving current users.
The announcement comes amid a period of active middleware and engine developments in Japan, as studios seek alternatives and expand their toolchains. CRI's existing license base of over 10,000 games gives it substantial reach, and its entry into full Godot support is a practical step for developers using the engine. The company's role as a middleware provider for audio and video solutions positions it to support Godot-based projects with its established technologies.
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Square Enix showed two Final Fantasy VII trailers during Wednesday's Nintendo Direct. Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the Remake trilogy, got a new trailer featuring Sephiroth. The company also announced Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing the same day.
The Attack on Titan official account announced on September 9 that the theatrical films Crimson Bow and Arrow and THE LAST ATTACK will be re-screened in SCREEN X, 4DX, and ULTRA 4DX formats. Crimson Bow and Arrow screens from October 23, 2026. THE LAST ATTACK is scheduled for 2027. The re-screening is one of 99 news items released for the newly designated Attack on Titan Day.
Manga Up! Global added three manga to its service this week: Dragon and Flower: The Timid Princess and the Ice Sword's Loyalty, I Was Sacrificed to a Vampire, But He Spoils Me Instead!, and Wildcard Alchemist: Building the Ultimate Guild With a Divine Fluffy Beast and Random Alchemy Skill. The titles arrived on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday, and all three already have compiled volumes shipping in Japan.
Thomas Mahler, CEO of Moon Studios, launched VideoGamesCritic on September 2, a review aggregation site that weights user reviews at least two-thirds against media scores. Mahler criticized Metacritic and OpenCritic for favoring media scores and for keeping launch ratings fixed. The site also publishes a trust score for media outlets, calculated by comparing their reviews to concurrent Steam user ratings.
During the State of Play broadcast on September 3, 2026, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced three titles for the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog, a service for Premium plan members. Mega Man X: Command Mission arrives in September, while Dino Crisis 2 and the original Ratchet & Clank are scheduled to join within 2026. The Classics Catalog lineup for the second half of 2026 was the focus of the announcement. The additions were revealed alongside other news from the stream, which included Mycopunk, a four-player cooperative FPS set to hit the Game Catalog at launch. The three Classics titles span different eras and genres, from the turn-based RPG spin-off of Mega Man X to the survival horror sequel and the platforming series debut. Sony did not provide specific release dates for the two later arrivals, only the window of later this year. The announcements were part of a broader State of Play presentation that covered multiple upcoming PlayStation offerings.
Kotobukiya is making a 1/8 scale figure of Renne Bright in her outfit from The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II -CRIMSON SiN-. She is 17, the student council president of Aramis High School, and the figure shows her holding a large scythe. It releases April 2027 for 25,300 yen. The Kotobukiya Shop version includes an expression replacement part. The prototype is by Salle cato.
ProbablyMonsters released Crimson Moon on September 2, 2026, for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The gothic 3D action RPG, developed by Team Metal, was first announced during a State of Play presentation in February 2026 with a fall release window. Players take on the role of a Nephilim, a hybrid of human and angel, fighting for the Crimson Moon Knights to defend the fallen land of Guildenark against demonic forces. The game features soulslike melee combat, two-player online co-op, high-risk high-reward missions, and dynamic difficulty adjustment that scales rewards to challenge. Shortly after launch, players reported the inability to freely remap keyboard and controller buttons, plus camera control issues. ProbablyMonsters acknowledged the complaints on official X and Steam News, stating that developer Team Metal is working on a quick initial implementation of keybinding, with a preview image shared and a promise to deliver an early version within the week. The studio also directed players to a known issues page for other reported problems. According to SteamDB, the game peaked at 10,273 concurrent players, while Steam reviews sat at 56% positive out of about 1,300 reviews, earning a mixed status.
Pearl Abyss is offering a free 20-minute playable demo of Crimson Desert on Twitch that runs directly in a PC web browser with no download required. The open-world action adventure, developed by the South Korean studio behind Black Desert, was announced at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. Players take on Kliff, a character with a gray mane, and explore wilderness, hidden ancient ruins, and the Abyss. The demo starts in the air with equipment, skills, and companions already set up, and players can switch between companion characters. Game Spark verified the demo works with an Xbox wireless controller. The demo is streamed through Amazon GameLift Streams, and at startup it notes that the optimal experience regions are the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The game language was set to English, and the Game Spark author, accessing from Japan, reported no lag. Pearl Abyss marketing representative Will Powers said the experience may vary depending on internet environment and geographic conditions. The distribution period has not been disclosed.
Game Spark reports on a hands-on session with Chronoscript: The Endless End, an exploration action adventure from Shueisha Games and developer Desk Works, shown at gamescom 2026. The game mixes 2D Metroidvania-style action on manuscript paper with 3D mansion exploration, featuring character design by Mari Shimazaki.
At CEDEC2026, Godot Foundation executive director Emilio Coppola and CRI Middleware senior managing executive officer Naoaki Oikawa discussed the open-source engine's growth and their partnership. CRI announced full Godot support on July 8. Coppola said Godot does not aim to compete with Unity or Unreal Engine, focusing instead on serving current users.
Square Enix released the final chapter of 'Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-' for 'Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis' on August 27. The game is scheduled to end service on October 7, leaving about one month to experience the 2004 feature phone RPG, which had no other way to be played since 2018.
Chronoscript: The Endless End is a metroidvania set inside a world of manuscript paper, shown in a playable demo at gamescom2026. All graphics are hand-drawn pen art, from backgrounds to enemies to the protagonist. The story follows an editor trapped in a manuscript while editing. A demo version is available on Steam.
CRITICAL REFLEX and TALLBOYS released a new trailer for the immersive sim 'Militsioner' on August 28, 2026, and confirmed a 2027 release window. The game is set in a city where a giant police officer named Militsioner, tall enough to pierce the clouds, sits at the center. Players control an ordinary civilian arrested for a crime they have no memory of, aiming to escape the city under the officer's surveillance. The core gameplay is first-person stealth action, but the sources emphasize multiple solutions for every problem, including running, hiding, lying, stealing, and even informing on residents. A Tamagotchi-like relationship system lets players influence the moods of characters, including the giant officer, through conversation and gifts. Anger them and they may turn you over to the authorities, but it is also possible to date the giant, though caution is advised when he is on duty. The dynamic world features residents on their own schedules, real-time floods that open new areas, and a surprise during a solar eclipse. 'Militsioner' is scheduled for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox Game Pass support. A demo is being prepared for Steam.
Google announced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a speech recognition model that converts raw audio into clean, formatted text in real time while automatically removing filler words like "um" and "uh." The model also reflects speaker self-corrections and applies formatting such as bullet points and parentheses, turning rambling speech into polished prose. It is available through two APIs: the Live API for continuous bidirectional streaming with sub-second latency, and the Interactions API for recorded audio with speaker identification and word-level timestamps. Google reports a word error rate of 4.0% for streaming and 2.6% for non-streaming, as measured by Artificial Analysis, and a 70% reduction in time to final transcription compared to the earlier Chirp 3 model. The model supports over 85 languages and allows custom vocabulary for technical terms. Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is already integrated into Android's Rambler voice input and the macOS Gemini app's Speak to Window feature. Developers can access it through Google AI Studio, Google Antigravity, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. Pricing is estimated at about $0.005 per minute for recorded audio and $0.009 per minute for real-time, with free tiers available.
Pearl Abyss announced and released the free update "Crimson Desert Enhanced" for its open-world RPG "Crimson Desert" during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 digital event on August 26. The update, which raises the game version to 2.00.00, revises main story progression and connections, adds new cutscenes and story scenes to main quests, and includes voice acting in five languages, including Japanese. The skill acquisition system has been improved with the addition of "Abyss' Bond" as a currency, and eight new skills for protagonist Kliff. Existing skill acquisition status resets on first launch after the update, with a per-character reset option. The game is available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Mac App Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A limited-time 20% discount sale for the game is underway, priced at 7,744 yen including tax. Since its release on March 20, "Crimson Desert" has received 17 updates, adding over 20 new features, over 120 types of pets and mounts, and over 70 types of costumes and equipment.
Shueisha Games brought four playable titles to gamescom 2026, which opened August 26 in Cologne, Germany. The lineup includes the newly titled survival craft RPG Wild Wild Eden, the soul triage adventure UN:Me, the boss battle action game BAKUDO, and the exploration action adventure Chronoscript: The Endless End. A fifth title, CONQUISTA: Tide of Wills, was covered separately. Wild Wild Eden, developed by Malaysia's Magnus Games Studio, offers open-world survival with a focus on taming nearly any monster as a mount or base helper. The game was announced in 2023 under a working title and received its official name in July 2026. UN:Me, from the creators of the Caligula series, had its worldwide first playable showing at the event. BAKUDO, developed by Taiwan's SAYIL GAMES, introduced a new high-difficulty boss and an ADV-style school segment. Chronoscript, from Desk Works of RPG Time fame, announced a public Steam demo for late August.
Shueisha Games released the demo for Chronoscript: The Endless End on Steam on August 21, 2026, alongside a new trailer. The demo lets players experience the opening of the exploration action adventure, in which the protagonist editor is trapped inside manuscript paper, up to the point of meeting a vampire who is a writer. The demo covers exploration of a field where hand-drawn 2D stages overlap with a 3D-rendered Western mansion, and formidable bosses appear along the way. Clearing the demo's main story unlocks Extra: Boss Challenge Battle, which allows players to take on more challenging fights and also unlocks skills. The full game is scheduled for release in Fall 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Steam. The game is developed by DeskWorks, a small team focused on unique art styles and gameplay. Supported languages include Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, Spanish, and German. The demo is available on a dedicated Steam page, and a separate trailer for it has been published.
Zugalu Entertainment announced Isles of Innsmouth, a cozy horror town-building game from Crimson Herring Studios, on August 11. It launches for PC via Steam and console and mobile in Q3 2027. Players build on an island to appease the Old Gods, using cards instead of resource management.
Mega Crit released beta patch v0.111.0 for Slay the Spire 2 on August 14, 2026. The update reworks Ironclad's popular skill Battle Trance, turning it from an energy-generating card into a block-generating one. Battle Trance now costs 3 energy and grants 15 Block, plus 5 additional Block for each point of Strength the character has. Previously, it granted 1 energy for each Attack card in hand and prevented gaining additional energy that turn. The change removes one of Ironclad's rare energy sources. Another Ironclad skill, Forgotten Ritual, was simplified to grant 3 energy and Exhaust, making it easier to pick up without requiring exhaust synergy. Silent's Ink Blade was nerfed: the Ink enchantment on knives lost its additional 1 damage effect, while applying 1 Weak remains. Necrobinder's Doom was buffed by removing Exhaust, allowing repeated use against enemies with Ruin stacks. Defect's Hyper Beam was reworked: losing 3 Focus now applies only for the turn, but its area damage dropped from 30 to 24. Several enemies, including Axe Machine, Mechanite, Exoskeleton Bug, Globe Head, Ancestor Bug, and Soul Fish, received stat buffs, making the climb harder. The patch also adds idle animations for characters at low HP, Indonesian language support, and an E key confirm feature.
Pearl Abyss has released its Q2 2026 earnings materials, revealing that the first DLC for the open-world action adventure 'Crimson Desert' is aiming for a release within 2026. The DLC is intended to deliver a new gameplay experience, with specific content details, pricing, and release timing scheduled to be announced in Q3. The company has not decided the total number of DLCs or their release pace, focusing instead on the quality of the first DLC and its post-release performance. Future expansions will be determined based on user feedback, sales trends, development resources, and overall company schedules. The earnings report also showed that 'Crimson Desert' sold approximately 2.11 million units in Q2 2026, generating 136.1 billion won in revenue, about 70% of Pearl Abyss's total revenue. However, the company's overall revenue fell 41.4% quarter-on-quarter to 192.6 billion won, with operating profit down 68.1% to 67.6 billion won. In response, Pearl Abyss is preparing DLC, pricing strategies, and platform expansion to broaden the user base and achieve long-term sales growth. The Switch 2 version of 'Crimson Desert' is also in development, targeting a first-half 2027 release.
Developer GrimTalin and Darkania Works discussed The Crimson Maid, a romance and murder mystery adventure released July 14 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game follows apprentice priest Marius, who returns home and falls for maid Irina. An option exists for players uncomfortable with nudity, and Japanese is not currently supported.
The production committee and distributor Toho postponed the August 21 release of 'Theatrical Version TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~ CAPITAL CRISIS.' They cited 'comprehensively considering various circumstances' and offered condolences to those affected by the Kumamoto Prefecture earthquake. Advance tickets remain valid, and refund details will be announced later.
Cinema Today published eight scene photos from the third TOKYO MER film, Theatrical Version TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~ CAPITAL CRISIS, which opens nationwide on August 21. The images show the new TOKYO MER team facing a direct earthquake hitting the capital. Returning cast members include Ryohei Suzuki, Kento Kaku, Nanao, Jun Kaname, Riisa Naka, and Yuriko Ishida. New members Eiji Akaso, Hiyori Sakurada, Kenjiro Tsuda, First Summer Uika, and Yoji Iwase join the team.
Shochiku announced that the visual novel Algorithm Prescription will hold a special stage on November 7, the opening day of Animate Girls Festival 2026. The event takes place at Sunshine City Fountain Square in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, featuring voice actors Toshinari Fukamachi, Haruki Ishiya, and Junichi Toki.
At CEDEC 2026, Pearl Abyss designers Doo Seung-bin and Kim Hyun-gyeom detailed how the roughly 200-person team shipped Crimson Desert. They rejected brute-force staffing in favor of fast iteration, maintainable content, and parallel workflows. The seven-year development period was deliberate, treating the game as a foundation for future studio projects rather than a one-off release.
ProbablyMonsters announced on August 5, 2026 that its action RPG Crimson Moon will launch on September 2 in Japan, with a September 1 release in North America due to time zone differences. The game is a dark gothic action adventure set in the ruined city of Gildenarch, where the player takes on the role of a Nephilim, a hybrid of human and angel created to protect humanity. Players battle demons, the undead, and vampires through melee combat, using weapons, mystical powers, and angelic transformations. The game supports two-player online co-op, with difficulty and enemy composition changing from single-player mode, allowing previously played missions to feel fresh. Missions are designed for repeated play, with higher difficulty yielding better rewards. The base game costs 2,490 yen on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Deluxe Edition priced at 3,750 yen includes the Ritual Armor Set, the Axe of the Gods weapon ornament, and later-released expansion content. The title was first announced at State of Play in February 2026 with a fall release planned.
Shueisha Games will release Chronoscript: The Endless End for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in fall 2026. The game is a new exploration action title from Desk Works, the developer behind RPG Time: The Legend of Wright. In it, an editor named Fredrick G. Muller is bitten by a mosquito and wakes up inside a manuscript written by Viola S. Chambers, a thousand-year-old vampire. The player explores a 2D paper world that sits within a 3D Western-style mansion, and the two dimensions affect each other. Books stacked outside the manuscript can cover parts of the field, and pages can fall in real space during battles. The game uses a Metroidvania structure, with new actions gained by defeating bosses. The demo included three abilities: Page Wing Leap, a double jump; Ink Immersion, which lets the player dive into ink stains; and Sightseer Midge, which shows the map as the writer's room. Defeating enemies grants enhancement items used at checkpoint chairs to improve six categories. The demo's tutorial boss, the Foolish Reading Librarian Insect, took three attempts to defeat. A separate Extra mode offers a harder boss, the Condemning Opera Director, with two additional actions unlocked.
Furyu announced that its two upcoming titles, Anomalith and Crymelight, will have playable demos at ChinaJoy 2026, held from July 31 to August 3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Both games are planned for release on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. Anomalith is set in a Showa-era retro Japan and features a liminal-space-like Otherworld for exploration, with combat that combines customizable gun action and Aberration Skills for offense and defense. Crymelight uses enemies' death throes, generated by defeating them with sin-based weapons, to power acceleration actions, and includes a build system where players collect trump-style skill cards to form poker hands. Crymelight will also be exhibited at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, with UI updates and tutorial additions improving playability. Anomalith is scheduled for release on October 29, and Crymelight on November 5.
The completion screening for 'Theatrical Edition TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room - CAPITAL CRISIS' was held at Tokyo International Forum on July 21, drawing 45,000 applications for 4,000 seats. Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki appeared on stage alongside cast members Kento Kaku, Eiji Akaso, Hiyori Sakurada, Kenjiro Tsuda, First Summer Uika, Hiroshi Iwase, Nanao, Riisa Naka, Yuriko Ishida, Jun Kaname, and director Aya Matsuki. Suzuki noted that the 45,000 applications made this the highest number of applicants for a Toho completion screening in the Reiwa era. The film is the third theatrical installment of the 'TOKYO MER' series, which follows an emergency medical team responding to disasters. The story takes place five years after the team's founding, as they face a massive earthquake hitting Tokyo. Suzuki expressed gratitude to the audience, saying he was moved that the series has been embraced by fans from children to the elderly. After the screening, Suzuki, Kaku, and Nanao made a surprise appearance in costume, receiving a standing ovation from the 4,000 attendees.
Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, with Cristina Vee, Marwa Elda, Abi Kumar, and Yussef Benelbar leading the voice cast. The first two dubbed episodes will stream on July 18. The anime, directed by Abel Góngora at Science SARU with Naoko Yamada as chief director, premiered in Japan on July 4.
A documentary titled "Critical Path," released on YouTube, follows SpaceX engineers during the final week before the Starship V3 launch in May 2026. It captures a one-day delay caused by a quick disconnect failure, the team's round-the-clock repairs, and the eventual successful launch, dummy satellite deployment, and controlled splashdown. The film emphasizes the pressure and iterative problem-solving behind the mission.
Aerosoft, Binary Impact, and Alchemical Works released 'Forensics: Crime Scene Detective' on July 14, 2026. The forensic investigation sim was developed with cooperation from the Rhineland-Palatinate State Police and features scenarios based on real cases. However, on Steam, only 23% of 38 reviews are positive, with praise for the concept but criticism of a lack of content and unclear UI. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Automaton's 90th weekly roundup features seven game articles that drew attention, including the official release of Palworld with over 200,000 concurrent Steam players, and announcements for indie titles ECHOES, Anomaly Control Simulator, Touhou Crisis R, Sponge Break, Rogue Carrier, and a game about Steam sale buying.
During a July 7 shareholder briefing, Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young confirmed that DLC for Crimson Desert is 'basically considered as paid,' with pricing and release details to be clarified in Q3 2026. On multiplayer, Heo acknowledged player interest but cited technical challenges and said investigations are ongoing. An INVEN reporter cautioned against expecting a near-term implementation.
Studio Typing Tuna Games announced Touhou Crisis R, a fan-made light gun shooting game for PC (Steam). Developed by Canadian creator Brogrammist, the sequel follows Hakurei Reimu as she shoots down enemies with a handgun. It also includes a typing mode and Japanese subtitles. The predecessor Touhou Crisis holds a 96% positive rating on Steam.
Square Enix announced the end of service for FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS on October 7, 2026. The producer letter cited difficulty in providing quality that satisfies as a title bearing the FF7 name, particularly balancing production workload and demand for character weapons and gear graphics. The game launched on smartphone in September 2023 and on Steam in December 2023.
CRI Middleware announced on July 8, 2026, that its middleware brand CRIWARE is now fully compatible with the open-source game engine Godot. The move covers audio and video tools already supporting Unity and Unreal Engine, and positions CRIWARE to serve all three major engines as Godot's user base grows overseas.
Square Enix announced on July 8 that the free-to-play RPG Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will end service on October 7, 2026 at 15:00 JST. The game, developed with Applibot, launched on iOS and Android in September 2023 and on PC via Steam in December 2023. It was billed as another possibility of the Final Fantasy VII remake and featured stories from across the compilation series, including original content like the Young Sephiroth arc. In a producer letter, Shoichi Ichikawa stated that it became difficult to balance production costs with player demand for character weapons and costumes, and that providing quality worthy of the Final Fantasy VII name was no longer feasible. Sales of the paid currency Red Crystals have stopped as of July 8 at 11:00. Refunds for unused paid currency will be issued later, with details to be announced in-game and on the official website. Players are advised not to delete the app or change devices until the refund process is complete. The game will have run for approximately three years. A roadmap for the remaining service period has been released, and a PV for a new chapter is scheduled for July 8 at 17:00.
A limited edition Slay the Spire 2 T-shirt featuring four Necrobinders is on sale until July 12 on THE YETEE. The design is tied to the Summer Games Done Quick 2026 speedrun event, with $6 per shirt going to Doctors Without Borders. The shirt is inspired by a co-op speedrun on July 10.
Scarlet Moon Records announced Prescription for Sleep: The Best of Studio Ghibli, the 17th album in the jazz tribute series. Performed by duo GENTLE LOVE-Norihiko Hibino and AYAKI-the album features 12 tracks from Ghibli films plus an original. It releases July 20 digitally on multiple platforms.
RetroCrush announced the addition of the Hyakusho Kizoku anime (as Hyakusho Kizoku - The Farmer's Days) and the 500000000 Years Button anime to its streaming library, along with several other titles including Urusei Yatsura (1981), Tamala 2010, Angel Cop, Lone Wolf and Cub, and Bubblegum Crisis, rolling out through July and August.
In a Game Spark interview, Lillymo Games founder Barry Johnson discusses the Famicom-style 2D action game Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege, released for PC on April 20. Johnson cites the Famicom Castlevania as a key influence, noting the game's 21 stages, 7 boss battles, and elements that encourage replay, such as an Orb Shop and unlockable passwords. The game is set in late 17th-century Europe and does not currently support Japanese.
TV Asahi announced six new English dub cast members for the Akane-banashi anime during its Anime Expo panel. The dub cast includes Kari Wahlgren, Greg Chun, Ben Diskin, SungWon Cho, Crispin Freeman, and Keith Silverstein. The anime will return for a second season in January 2027.
Mega Crit released update v0.108.0 for the Slay the Spire 2 beta branch on July 3. The patch nerfs Defect's Compression and Ironclad's Crimson Garment, reworks Silent's Infectious Explosion, and buffs Necrobinder's Soul Storm. The Act 3 boss Eternal Hourglass also received animations.
Aniplex of America revealed the English dub cast and a same-day English dub for Grow Up Show -Sunflower Circus- during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday. The anime premieres July 4 in Japan and streams on Crunchyroll as it airs.
The third 'TOKYO MER' film, 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis', has released a new poster and trailer. Nagisa Saito joins the cast as Kotori Wakaba, a part-time worker caught in a tunnel accident during a massive earthquake beneath Tokyo. The film opens nationwide on August 21, with IMAX screenings at 62 theaters.
The cast and synopsis for the theatrical film 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis' have been revealed. The film, starring Ryohei Suzuki, is set for a nationwide release on August 21. The story follows the emergency medical team as they face a massive earthquake in Tokyo, with new members and returning characters.
Bandai Spirits will release an HG series plastic model of the newly designed New Keroro Robot on June 26, 2026, the same day as the new Keroro Gunso movie opens in Japan. The kit includes color-coded parts, stickers, weapons, effect parts, and a self-standing stand.
Konami released an update on June 26, 2026, for the psychological horror game Silent Hill f, adding a free collaboration costume named "Crimson Butterfly" based on Mio Amakura from Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake. The costume changes the appearance of protagonist Hinako Fukami to that of Mio Amakura, faithfully reproducing her outfit. The update is available at no cost to all owners of the main game and requires patch 1.20. The costume is purely cosmetic and does not include new scenarios, stages, or game modes. Alongside the update, a 50% off sale is running on Steam and the PlayStation Store for both Silent Hill f and Silent Hill 2. A bundle offering a discount on both Silent Hill f and Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake is also available on Steam. Silent Hill f, set in a fictional 1960s Japanese town, has shipped over 2 million copies worldwide. Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a full remake of the 2003 original, following twin sisters in a haunted village.
The season finale of Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun sees Aoteru and his allies crush Wajima's army with a trap of abandoned cars, only for Taira to betray them, execute Wajima, and imprison Aoteru. The review praises the grand scale but notes the detached narration slightly mutes the personal impact.