Ninomae Ina'nis performed her first duo concert with Takanashi Kiara at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 27 and 28, 2026, selling out both days.
Ninomae Ina'nis, a hololive English talent, performed her first duo concert alongside Takanashi Kiara at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 27 and 28, 2026. The concert, titled 'Drawn to Dawn,' sold out both days. Fans lined up as early as 7 AM. The show was delayed 20 to 30 minutes to ensure all attendees entered. Kiara opened the first day with a high-energy set featuring flames and smoke, performing songs including 'Hinotori,' 'Chimera,' 'Mirage,' 'Perfume,' and 'Tasty,' and debuted several new outfits. Ina followed with a chill set, singing 'Violet,' 'Meconopsis,' and 'Temari,' also showing new outfits. The duo performed together on songs including 'Pineapple' and closed the encore with 'Our Bright Parade,' during which orange and purple streamers shot into the crowd.
An after-party hosted by holoTakeover at Apt 503 Lounge featured DJs and live performances by indie VTubers Rachie and Yukinoshita Peo. COVER Corp CEO Motoaki Tanigo posted on social media that he was moved by the performances. The sold-out weekend and CEO acknowledgment mark the first time two hololive English talents have headlined a standalone duo concert at a major Los Angeles venue, signaling the branch's growing live-event pull.
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Darkroom, a streaming service specializing in independent and cult classic content, has added several classic anime titles to its library, including the 1983 film Crusher Joe and its OVAs, Simoun, and Haré+Guu Deluxe. The additions expand the platform's catalog of older, less mainstream anime.
The spin-off mini-drama 'Kamen Rider Zetts SERIES OF SISTER'S SUBSTORY Agent Minami' concludes with 'Last Mission' streaming on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club from July 19. An audio commentary for the TV series episode and a new 'Zetts Anime' episode are available now for members.
TOHO and Anime Limited have announced Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. A new teaser trailer and poster were released on July 9, 2026, confirming that Min Tanaka joins the cast as biologist Kanji Murakami. Returning cast members include Ryūnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka from the first film. The film is the first Japanese production to be advertised as 'Filmed for IMAX.' It will open in Japan on November 3, 2026, which is Godzilla Day, commemorating the original 1954 film's release. The same week, it will open in North America on November 6, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 6 as well, distributed by Anime Limited. This marks the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film will open near-simultaneously in Japan and major Western markets. Yamazaki returns as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor, with Naoki Satō composing the music. Production is underway at TOHO Studios with ROBOT and Shirogumi.
TYPE-MOON's program TYPE-MOON TIMES Mini on July 11 revealed dot-pixel action cuts of Tohno Shiki and Len from MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA, a new title revamping the 2021 fighting game. The game features an evolved battle system and new characters, with a comment from Len's voice actor Kaori Ishihara. Release is early 2027 on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.
Embark Studios launched Season 11: Galaxy Masters for THE FINALS on July 9, 2026. The space-themed update adds the Galaxy Estate arena with speed tunnels and anti-gravity zones, overhauls melee combat with defense, stamina, and precision strike systems, and introduces a Bot mode for Cashout. A space-themed battle pass and convenience improvements like an improved respawn system and expanded pins are also included.
Thirdwave's GALLERIA brand announced three limited-edition gaming PCs for the Final Fantasy XIV Crystal Conflict Region Championship 2026 Japan tournament. The commemorative models, on sale from July 10 to November 30, 2026, have the same specifications as GALLERIA's recommended FFXIV PCs and come with four pre-installed original wallpapers. Prices range from 335,980 yen to 564,980 yen.
FURYU's F:NEX brand is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Nijisanji virtual liver Akina Saegusa. Pre-orders open July 10, 2026 through August 7, 2026, at the FURYU HOBBY MALL. The figure stands approximately 25cm tall and is priced at 24,750 yen. It features an original dynamic pose with a bright smile, detailed paintwork, and metallic accents. Release is scheduled for May 2027. Akina Saegusa is a VTuber known for game streaming and singing, having held a solo live at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza Main Arena in December 2024.
The Pokémon Company is airing three new TV commercials for Pokémon GO's 10th anniversary, starring singer AiNA THE END. Each commercial features an original scat-style song and captures a different aspect of the game's experience: going outside, catching Pokémon, and connecting with friends. One commercial includes AiNA's sister REiKA. The campaign uses the tagline 'SING LIKE GO♪.'
Niantic and The Pokémon Company launched a new TV commercial campaign for Pokémon GO on July 10, 2026, to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary. The campaign, titled 'Sing like GO♪', consists of three commercials starring singer-songwriter Aina the End. Each commercial features a different scat-style original song performed by Aina, capturing the feelings of going outside, catching Pokémon, and winning raid battles with friends. The three versions are 'Fooh!', 'Getcha NOW♡', and 'We're the Best!'. Aina's younger sister REiKA, a dancer and choreographer, makes her first commercial appearance in the campaign. A making-of video released on the same day includes a special interview with Aina, behind-the-scenes footage of the commercial shoot and song recording, and a surprise appearance by Pikachu on set. Aina commented that the game's encouragement to go outside is a highlight, and she described the rhythmic scat phrases as challenging but fun. Pokémon GO launched in July 2016 and has surpassed 10 billion cumulative downloads globally.
A new video for the action RPG Luminary shows co-op gameplay and discusses its five-year self-funded development. Creative director Keith Corod explains the game was inspired by playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with his family and funded from personal savings. Early access begins August 11, 2026 on Steam.
Sony Interactive Entertainment published the June 2026 PS Store download rankings on July 9. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth leads the PS5 category, followed by Adventurer Elliot's Millennium Story and EA Sports FC 26. On PS4, Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 takes first, with Dragon Quest XI S and Monster Hunter: World in second and third. Beat Saber tops PS VR2, and eFootball leads free-to-play.
On July 8, Hiroshi Iuchi announced that his shooting game 'UBUSUNA' is moving toward resuming production with investment from another company. The project was reported canceled in May after Iuchi left M2. Designer Kusasa Wa proposed outside investment, and discussions had already begun before the public cancellation. Iuchi holds the rights to the concept and system specifications, so resources created at M2 cannot be used.
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.
The Final Fantasy Tactics remaster Ivalice Chronicles is 30% off on Steam until July 10. The sale comes after a June update added a New Game Plus mode, which was implemented after the game sold over 1 million copies worldwide in three months, exceeding creator Yasumi Matsuno's expectations. The remaster includes enhanced and classic modes.
ANYCOLOR announced on July 8, 2026, that a new line of merchandise themed around cherries, called Cherry Cherish, will go on sale at the Nijisanji Official Store starting July 9 at 18:00 JST. The lineup features six Nijisanji livers: Mito Tsukino, Kaede Higuchi, Yuka Shiina, Ririmu Makai, Meruto Kuramochi, and Berry Saotome. Eight product types are available, including glitter acrylic stands at 2,000 yen each, random heart-shaped can badges at 600 yen, random Cheki-style cards at 350 yen, sticker sets at 1,200 yen, cherry key holders at 2,000 yen, mini pouches with carabiners at 2,200 yen, sitting plushies from the Nijinui Goods series at 3,500 yen, and twin key holders from the Nijipuppet Customize series at 3,000 yen. Full-body visuals were illustrated by Chie Maeyama, and chibi characters by Tokaretamatama. Shipping is scheduled from mid-July 2026 onward. Purchase limits apply per item.
Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.
The Red River television anime has added Minami Takayama as Yuri's mother and Kazuhiko Inoue as her father. Both actors previously voiced the protagonist Yuri and co-lead Kail in a drama CD for the manga. The anime premiered on NTV and BS NTV on July 7-8 and streams on Crunchyroll.
The second cour of the sequel series Yoroi Shinden Samurai Trooper has begun airing. Hina Naota joins the cast as Kaede Narumi, the new DST commander appearing in episode 13. The non-credit opening and ending videos for the second cour have also been released, and Blu-ray BOX volumes 3 and 4 are confirmed.
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.
The Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers sequel anime has cast Hina Suguta as Kaede Narumi, the newly appointed DST commander, who appears in the second cour starting with episode 13. The second part of the series debuted on July 7, with new theme songs by Dannie May and karanoah. The anime streams on Crunchyroll.
The new Ghost in the Shell anime, which began airing July 7, has released non-credit opening and ending videos. The opening theme is King Gnu's "GO GHOST" and the ending theme is "Blue" by MILLENNIUM PARADE feat. Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar. The original soundtrack will release on September 9.
The official website for the third season of the Shangri-La Frontier anime released a new teaser promotional video on July 7, 2026. The season is set to premiere in January 2027 on MBS, TBS, and 26 affiliated channels in Japan, airing Sundays at 5:00 p.m. JST. Studio C2C returns for animation production. Toshiyuki Kubooka is chief director, with Hiro Ōki as director and Naoki Kotani as assistant director. Kazuyuki Fudeyasu returns for series composition and scripts. Ayumi Kurashima is back as character designer and chief animation director. MONACA composes the music. The main voice cast reprises their roles, including Yuma Uchida as Sunraku, Azumi Waki as Psyger-0, Yoko Hikasa as Arthur Pencilgon, Makoto Koichi as Oicazzo, Rina Hidaka as Emul, and Akio Otsuka as Vysache. The first season aired from October 2023 to March 2024, and the second season ran from October 2024 to March 2025. The teaser highlights action from the Galaxia Heroes: Chaos arc. The franchise's first video game, Shangri-La Frontier ~Nanatsu no Saikyō-shu~, is also in development by Netmarble Nexus for a 2026 release.
Fiok Lee's fantasy romantic comedy manga Seven Sleeping Beauties (Shichinin no Nemuri-hime) is receiving a television anime adaptation scheduled for a 2027 debut. The announcement was made on July 7, 2026, via a new website that also released an ultra teaser visual and a commemorative illustration by Lee. The anime will be produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ SMASH, with Mankyu directing. Keiichiro Ochi is handling series composition and scripts, and Masaru Koseki is designing the characters. The main cast features seven voice actresses portraying the sleeping princesses: Aya Yamane as Flora, Yoshino Aoyama as Kiara, Miku Itō as Claire, Ayasa Itō as Mia, Kana Ichinose as Charlotte, Fūka Izumi as Yūka, and Rina Kawaguchi as Eliza. The story follows Alec, the third prince of the Kingdom of Rudbeckia, who travels to the small kingdom of Amaryllis after a witch's curse puts its people to sleep. He must awaken the seven princesses with a kiss, but when they all wake up, the rest of the kingdom remains asleep, forcing the prince and princesses to live together while searching for a way to break the curse. The manga began serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine in March 2023, and its 12th compiled volume is set for release on July 16, 2026.
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.
Independent developer Everdeep Studios announced that Liminal Shroud, a walking simulator with horror elements set in a liminal space, will launch on PC via Steam on September 3 (September 4 in Japan). The game has had a demo since October 2025 with five playable chapters, which has accumulated 52 user reviews and a 90% positive rating on Steam. Players explore eerie rooms, sit on chairs, and solve simple gimmicks without enemies or time limits.
Michi Iijima, the former manager of SMAP who helped build the group into a national idol phenomenon, has been appointed J-POP Executive Producer at HYBE JAPAN. She will continue her role at CULEN while working to create new entertainment originating from Japan. HYBE JAPAN cited her multi-talent model and content creation know-how as key to its Japan-specific strategy under HYBE 2.0. Iijima said she is convinced the future lies in fandom and will focus on fusing fandom with entertainment.
Finalblow's werewolf-type deduction game Deadly Trick will enter early access on Steam on July 14. The multiplayer game for 5 to 8 players features a class trial system where participants investigate crime scenes and deduce the culprit. Players start as 'White' but can transform into 'Black' killers. A mastermind also hinders progress. The early access version includes UI improvements and new features based on demo feedback.
The television anime adaptation of Futa Kimura's manga "Unmei no Makimodo Shi - Fate Rewinder" received its first teaser trailer and key visual on July 3, 2026. The trailer confirmed the anime's cast, staff, and an April 2027 debut on TV Asahi's "ImAnimation" programming block. Crunchyroll announced at Anime Expo on July 2 that it will stream the series. Director Rie Matsumoto, known for "Blood Blockade Battlefront" and "Kyousougiga," is helming the project at Bones Film. Kimiko Ueno handles series composition, and Satoshi Murai composes the music. The cast includes Shō Komura as protagonist Chrono, Kōki Uchiyama as Shirai, Kōhei Amasaki as Akaba, and Reina Ueda as Lemon. The story follows Chrono, a boy whose right eye contains the "Rewinder," a power to rewind time, as he works with a special time police unit to prevent dark futures. The manga launched in Shogakukan's Coro Coro Comics in January 2022 and has twelve compiled volumes as of April 2026. Yen Press will release the first English volume in October 2026.
All 127 episodes of the first Inazuma Eleven TV anime will be broadcast for free on ABEMA's Family Anime 2 Channel starting July 4, released sequentially over 10 days. The film Inazuma Eleven: The Movie 2025 will also air for free on July 13. Each day's episodes are available for catch-up viewing for seven days after broadcast.
Square Enix has released the digital version of Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eien no Daishou~, a novel by Kazushige Nojima that continues the story after Final Fantasy X-2. The book follows Yuna and Tidus on a new adventure in Spira and is available at e-book stores for 1,540 yen.
Yacht Club Games, developer of Mina the Hollower, stated in a Game Spark interview that the game's sales have reached a level that ensures the studio will continue operating, avoiding the dissolution threat they had set at 500,000 copies. The game launched May 29, 2026, and currently holds a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam.
Algo Artis announced that three of its members-Mitsuru Matsuo, Kengo Kajiwara, and Hiroaki Kitahara-have been selected as finalists for the Heuristic division of the AtCoder World Tour Finals 2026, to be held July 7-8. Only 12 finalists are chosen worldwide. The event also includes a Human vs. AI Exhibition Match against an OpenAI agent, with a special award for a player who defeats the AI and wins the tournament.
Composer Yoko Shimomura will hold a 39th anniversary orchestra concert on September 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall. The concert, titled "39! ~Thank You!~," will feature the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award-winning Arnie Roth. The announced setlist includes pieces from games Shimomura composed for, such as "Home Town Domina" from Legend of Mana, the main theme of Xenoblade, "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms" from Super Mario RPG, "Stand Your Ground" from Final Fantasy XV, "The Other Promise" from Kingdom Hearts, a Live A Live medley, and "Cocone's Theme" from Napping Princess. Organizer advance ticket sales begin July 4 at 10:00 AM, followed by playguide advance sales on July 13, and general sales on August 22. Ticket prices are ¥9,900 for S seats and ¥8,800 for A seats.
Drecom announced on July 3, 2026, that a collaboration event between the 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne and Square Enix's MMORPG Final Fantasy XI will take place in the summer of 2026. Specific content and timing details are to be announced later. Final Fantasy XI began service in Japan in May 2002 and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027. The game has released five expansion packs, including Chains of Promathia and Seekers of Adoulin, and its latest scenario, The Embryo of the Eclipsed World, has been distributed since 2020. Wizardry Variants Daphne is the latest entry in the Wizardry series, which marks its 45th anniversary in 2026. The collaboration will bring together the world of Vana'diel from Final Fantasy XI with the harsh dungeon exploration of Wizardry Variants Daphne. The announcement comes as Final Fantasy XI approaches its 24th anniversary in 2026.
Relic Entertainment announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone wave-based defense game with roguelite progression. It launches July 30 on PC via Steam, supports 2-player co-op, and features four factions, 36 boss types, and eight difficulty levels.
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.
Square Enix Manga & Books announced eight new manga licenses and two Final Fantasy books during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday. The manga slate includes titles like Not Quite Love, My Classmate James, Inuta: My Canine Classmate, Daughter of the Dragon God, and Supervillain Boy, with releases starting January 2027.
Tokyo-based AI animation company Puri Prince announced the second installment of its anime project, Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte ~Dead Man's Hand~, a short series based on noriyang's web novel. The cast includes Hina Yomiya, Tomokazu Sugita, and others. The story follows a young detective and her AI partner investigating a cyber casino mystery.
Amazon Prime Video will exclusively stream the theatrical anime 'Assassination Classroom the Movie: Everyone's Time' from August 7, 2026. The film commemorates the series' 10th anniversary and adapts original manga episodes not previously animated in the TV series. It is the third installment of the 10th anniversary project. Voice actor Jun Fukuyama returns as Koro-sensei, and director Masaki Kitamura makes his theatrical debut.
Independent studio Terminal War Games is developing a 4v4 tactical third-person shooter heavily influenced by the canceled The Last of Us multiplayer mode Factions. Set in an alternate post-World War III America, the game emphasizes limited resources, stealth, and teamwork over fast-paced movement and live-service mechanics. Creative director Alec Favale, a firefighter by day, discussed the project's design philosophy in an interview with Game Spark.
Oh-Ami is producing a 1/6 scale figure of Danimaru's original character J○ Vampire Ruri. The figure features a desk pose with removable clothing and interchangeable parts. A deluxe edition adds water splash effect parts and a bonus expression. Reservations are open on Amazon Japan for a September 2027 release.
Square Enix released two limited music products for Final Fantasy X's 25th anniversary on July 1: a 2-LP vinyl set with 20 tracks and a compilation album collecting 15 arrangements of "To Zanarkand." Both are available at official Square Enix shops and the e-STORE.
Refractive Entertainment has pushed the Windows early access release of its action RPG Luminary from late July to August 11, 2026, citing a crowded release window. The game will cost $19.99 with a 10% launch discount. A demo is available on Steam.
The August issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Alive magazine revealed that Funa Yukina's Liar Liar manga, an adaptation of Haruki Kuō's light novel series, will end in the magazine's next issue on July 27. The manga launched in August 2019 and has four compiled volumes. Yen Press releases the manga and novels in English.
Developer Finalblow Co. announced that the multiplayer murder-mystery game Deadly Trick will launch into early access on Steam on July 14. The game supports up to eight players in a werewolf-style death game set at Lastov Academy, with a class trial phase where players debate and vote on the killer. A free demo ends on July 6.
Korean team HIBOO won the APAC League Cycle 2 finals of THE FINALS esports tournament The Grand Major Online Series on June 28, 2026. HIBOO came from behind to defeat Chinese team KZ in the final match. The win earns HIBOO $2,000 and 100 points toward qualification for the TGM Grand Final 2026 in Stockholm.
INART has opened pre-orders on Amazon Japan for a 1/6 scale action figure of the T-800 Endoskeleton from the Terminator films. The figure features a chrome silver frame, detailed internal mechanisms, glowing red eyes, and high articulation. It is priced at 87,450 yen and is scheduled for release on March 30, 2027.
SNK announced the SWC 2026 Finals will take place November 27-29 in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of DreamHack Stockholm 2026. The tournament covers five SNK fighting game titles with a combined $4.2 million prize pool across qualifiers and finals. A regional league for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was also announced.
Bandai opened pre-orders on Premium Bandai for the HG 1/144 Hydra Gundam from New Mobile Report Gundam W Dual Story G-UNIT, alongside seven reissue kits including the RG Mass Production Z'Gok, HG Gundam Griepe, and HG Gundam Geminass. The Hydra Gundam transforms into mobile armor form and costs 5,500 yen.
Bandai Namco Filmworks released the first full trailer and key visual for the fifth Girls und Panzer das Finale film, which opens in Japan on October 9. The film follows Ooarai's win in the semi-finals and their finals match against St. Gloriana Girls' College. The franchise also announced a television broadcast for the Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! anime starting in October.