The sequel manga 'Left-Handed Ellen HYPE' launched its first volume on May 29, 2026, set eight years after the original, while the original series has a TV anime currently airing.
Kappi's 'Left-Handed Ellen' universe expanded on May 29, 2026, with the simultaneous release of two new works: the sequel manga 'Left-Handed Ellen HYPE' and a business book. Volume 1 of the sequel manga was published through Number Nine, with the story set in 2019, eight years after the original series concluded. The business book, titled 'To All Who Couldn't Become Geniuses: A Theory of Talent to Find Your Own Weapon,' was published by Diamond社 and draws on a motif from the original manga. Autograph sessions and a talk event are scheduled for June.
The original 'Left-Handed Ellen' series currently has a TV anime airing, though no further details about the anime's production or broadcast schedule were provided in the coverage. The sequel manga's launch marks the first new narrative installment in the franchise since the original series ended, jumping forward in time to explore the universe in a new era.
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CHIRALITY has released HYPERFIST on Steam for free. The first-person action game, developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology, focuses on melee combat using a mechanical fist. Players take on the role of a local punk fighting a robot corporation. The game features a combo system, three stages, a giant boss, and a punk rock soundtrack with comic-style visuals.
Hyper Games CEO Are Sundnes said in an interview that when the studio started making a Moomin game, he did not know the franchise was so popular in Japan. The team's sequel, Moomin Troll: Winter's Warmth, released on April 28, is a puzzle adventure where Moomin wakes from hibernation too early. Sundnes noted that Japanese players became the studio's most important audience, a discovery that shaped their development approach.
HYPER REAL announced on July 3 that its building cleaning action and life simulation game Sky The Scraper will release for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 this winter. The PC version has a 100% positive rating on Steam from 42 reviews. Publishing for the console versions is handled by Chorus Worldwide.
ENHYPEN IMMERSION IN CINEMAS, a theatrical version of the group's 2025 VR concert with added interviews, will screen in 2D, SCREENX, 4DX, and ULTRA 4DX starting July 10. First-wave visitor gifts are random instant photo-style cards, followed by setlist tickets from July 17.
ENHYPEN's VR concert "ENHYPEN VR CONCERT: IMMERSION" will be screened in theaters starting July 10 as "ENHYPEN IMMERSION IN CINEMAS," adding unreleased interview footage. The film will be available in regular 2D, SCREENX, 4DX, and ULTRA 4DX formats. Tickets go on sale June 19.
Visuwyg released a new trailer for the retro FPS Derelikt, confirming Hyperstrange as publisher. The game emulates first-PS-era graphics with affine texture warping, vertex colors, and CGI cutscenes. Inspired by Alien: Resurrection, DOOM 3, and System Shock 2 with Lovecraftian horror, it is set on an asteroid research facility and planned for a 2026 Steam release.
Hyperstrange has announced 'ELDERBORN: VENGEANCE', a first-person melee action game sequel to 2020's 'ELDERBORN'. A new trailer and Steam page are live. Players control a new warrior on a revenge quest through ancient ruins, deserts, and fortresses. New skill trees and weapon customization are teased. The release date and language support (English only) are noted.
Hyperstrange announced Odd Town, a first-person adventure game set in a retro-styled town where players uncover a conspiracy through honest work or crime. A demo is available on Steam. The solo developer The Flying Baguette has not yet set a release date or price.
Publisher HypeTrain Digital announced that 'PAPERHEAD', a horror FPS from developer Paperhead te4m, will launch on September 18. The game combines boomer shooter combat with a magic pencil that rewrites the cardboard world. It will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Game Spark published a hands-on report of the Japanese-language demo for the arcade-style snowboarding game HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, shown at the BitSummit PUNCH indie game event in Kyoto on May 22. The game is developed by Mexican studio Wabisabi Games and published by Acclaim. The demo includes five modes: freestyle, race, slalom, and a relaxed 'chill' mode. Players can choose from four riders in the demo, though the Steam store page promises 11 riders and 47 boards with level-up progression. The fourth rider is a dinosaur named YUKIGON, who has high speed but less maneuverability. During races, players can perform tricks on jumps and attack other riders, though trick scoring does not affect race results. The right stick functions as a BGM player, letting riders switch music while playing. The game supports both online and offline multiplayer. The demo's Japanese localization was functional, though official Japanese support has not been announced on the Steam page. The release date is unannounced.
Kappi released Volume 1 of 'Left-Handed Ellen HYPE,' the official sequel to 'Left-Handed Ellen,' on May 29 through Number Nine. The story is set in 2019, eight years after the original. Kappi also published a business book, 'To All Who Couldn't Become Geniuses: A Theory of Talent to Find Your Own Weapon,' through Diamond社, based on a motif from the original manga. Autograph sessions and a talk event are scheduled for June.
ENHYPEN took three awards at the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026, held May 16 at Belluna Dome in Saitama. The group won the grand prizes Album of the Year and Artist of the Year, plus the main prize The Platinum. They achieved their first triple million seller last year with the album ROMANCE: UNTOLD and recorded a fourth double million seller with the mini album THE SIN: VANISH. Cumulative album shipments in Korea and Japan passed 20 million copies as of November 2025, and streaming surpassed 7 billion. In their acceptance speech, ENHYPEN thanked their fans and said they are preparing a new album. &TEAM won Performance of the Year and The Platinum, becoming the first Japanese artist to reach million-seller status in both Korea and Japan. Rookie group ALPHA DRIVE ONE took The Platinum and The Best New Artist, a double crown. Lim Young-woong won The Best Solo and The Best Trot. Monsta X's Hyungwon and IVE's Rei hosted the ceremony and each won Top Touring Artist and The Platinum respectively. The event was organized by Newsen and @star1.