JO is a member of the nine-member boy group &TEAM and is set to make his film debut and first lead role in the live-action adaptation of the manga Wandance, which is currently in post-production for a November 27, 2026 release.
JO, a member of the nine-member boy group &TEAM, is preparing for his first film lead role in the live-action adaptation of Coffee's manga Wandance. The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026, and is currently in post-production after filming took place in winter 2025. JO commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and the protagonist Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi and dance supervision by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.
The Wandance manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. The live-action film marks a notable crossover between K-pop idol work and Japanese manga filmmaking. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project.
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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 synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 3 of Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu have been released. The episode, titled The Return of Everyday Life, shows Rudeus settling into domestic life with his second wife Roxy, first wife Sylphiette, and their family, and returning to Ranoa Magic University. Cliff reacts negatively to Rudeus introducing Roxy as his wife due to religious beliefs. The episode airs July 12.
HIKKY announced the VketReal 2026 Summer Akihabara walking event, featuring a record 29 participating stores and projects, roughly double the previous event. The collaboration, called Town-wide JOIN Operation!, includes restaurants, karaoke, body care, live houses, and shisha bars offering limited menus, novelties, and benefits. A stamp rally is also planned.
Actresses Yui Asaka, Yuka Onishi, and Yuma Nakamura, who played the Kazama sisters in the 1986 drama Sukeban Deka III: Shoujo Ninpou Denki, reunited in Tokyo on July 12 for a Blu-ray release event. They provided live commentary on the second episode, shared behind-the-scenes stories about grueling shoots and their lack of acting experience, and reflected on the series' legacy 40 years after its original broadcast.
The official Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG account released a short video on July 10 in which Joey Wheeler narrates the next episode preview 'Joey Dies' from episode 128 of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. Originally narrated by Téa Gardner, the preview is known for its spoiler-heavy content, having shown Téa pleading 'Please, don't die, Joey!' before the title card. In the new video, Wheeler himself delivers the preview, announcing his own crisis with a notably upbeat tone. The video promotes the BEYOND THE BRAVE theme, scheduled for release on July 18, which features cards reminiscent of cards Wheeler has used. Fan reactions in the comments section include 'What is this?', 'What perspective is this?', 'Self-contained', and 'You don't have to say it with such enthusiasm.' The clip is part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Times short video series and marks an official acknowledgment of the infamous preview as a joke.
Individual developer Ranuko opened the Steam store page for 'Kochira Mahou Shoujo Kyumei Geka' on July 10. The horror medical simulation puts players in charge of a temporary hospital for magical girls injured in monster disasters. With limited beds and stamina, players must decide which patients to treat, leading to multiple endings. The game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in 2026.
System Service will release a prize figure of Tanya Degurechaff from the TV anime Saga of Tanya the Evil as part of its Vivit Figure line. The figure is scheduled to appear at amusement facilities from the third week of July 2026. A follow-and-repost campaign on X will give five winners a chance to win the figure.
A Kindle sale on Gundam manga is underway, offering 50% off and up to half the purchase price returned as points. The sale includes 46 titles spanning the franchise's history, from 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin' to 'Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam' and 'Mobile Suit Gundam: Pulitzer.' The sale may end without notice.
COVER Corporation announced a limited-time collaboration between hololive production and the Taiwanese mahjong game Celebrity Mahjong, starting July 15, 2026. The crossover features talents Houshou Marine, Hakui Koyori, and Juufuutei Raden, with in-game events, exclusive outfit sets, a cheering event, card albums, and a merchandise booth at Comic Exhibition in Taipei from July 23 to 26.
Onkyo has announced a collaboration model of its AOW01 MARKII wireless earbuds featuring Mushoku Tensei III. The earbuds include newly recorded voice guidance for Roxy, Sylphiette, and Eris, with 27 words per character. Users can switch between voices by tapping. The earbuds also feature active noise canceling and wireless charging. Pre-orders begin July 10, 2026, at 15:00 JST, priced at 22,000 yen. Shipping is scheduled for early to mid November 2026.
GAZE IN GAMES, the developer behind the supermarket horror game HELLMART, announced on July 9 a new cooperative adventure game titled 'Shady Job' for PC via Steam. The game supports up to four players who take on the role of construction workers hired by the mafia to dispose of bodies. The twist is that the body bags are still alive and violently resist transport. Players must carry the struggling bags to the top of an unfinished high-rise building and bury them in concrete, using building blocks, cranes, and scaffolding to create a path upward. The body bags become more violent the more roughly they are handled, destroying structures and pushing players off cliffs. Physics simulations add chaos, with hazards like electrified floors and teammates freezing solid. The game is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026. Playtest participants are currently being recruited via the Steam store page, and the game's text will support Japanese display.
The strip mahjong game 'Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns', developed by ILLUMINATION and Infinite Loop, introduces a free camera movement feature allowing players to view heroines from any angle during matches and reward scenes. The heroines respond with teasing lines. The game supports VR with a 'Desktop Mode' and 'Auto Mode' for non-mahjong players. It is scheduled for a summer 2026 release on Steam.
Re:AER and the creative brand Acacia released the Nintendo Switch version of the gothic mystery adventure game Magical Girl no Majo Saiban on July 9. The game follows Emma, a girl who wakes up in a cage on the morning of her first day of high school and becomes involved in a witch trial where 13 trapped girls vote to execute one among them. The Steam version launched in July 2025 and has earned a 96% positive user rating, with cumulative sales exceeding 600,000 units. The Switch version adds new illustrations drawn exclusively for the platform and new cut-in animations for all characters during debate scenes. The game is optimized for handheld play and supports Nintendo Switch 2. The download version costs 3,500 yen, and the physical version costs 4,400 yen. A limited-time sale runs until July 19 at 22:59, offering the download version at 20% off for 2,800 yen.
Sega will live stream the 13th Anniversary Tournament for SegaNET Mahjong MJ on July 16, 2026, featuring four M-League players: Genta Takeuchi, Yu Suzuki, Akina Mizuhara, and Takanori Nagai. Commentary comes from Maki Asami and Koshin Asakura. A support campaign offering autographed tumblers runs until the stream begins.
Onion Soup Interactive's Andy Madin discusses the early access release of Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu, a chaotic Japan-themed racing game. In an interview, Madin cites Takeshi's Castle and shonen anime like One Piece and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as key influences on the game's over-the-top character design and physics-based chaos. The game is available on PC and Linux.
On July 8, 2026, the official Frieren: Beyond Journey's End X account posted a pun combining the series' title with the card game UNO. The post, featuring Aura and Himmel on UNO cards, drew reactions calling it "clever", "a perfect hit", and "the best ever". The UNO Frieren card game is currently on sale from Ensky.
ABEMA announced a special project, 'KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection,' offering free streaming of 10 KADOKAWA anime celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The lineup includes dedicated channels for five series, starting with Steins;Gate on July 11, and free marathon streams for five more. The project runs through the year.
ASCII.jp reports that the first volumes of Hidamari Sketch and Joukamachi no Dandelion are now available on Amazon's Kindle Unlimited subscription service. Hidamari Sketch is a four-panel manga that was adapted into four TV anime series. Joukamachi no Dandelion is a four-panel manga about a royal family with special abilities, adapted into a TV anime in 2015. Subscribers can read these volumes at no additional cost.
Starting July 10, all 60 episodes of the TV anime Kuro Majo-san ga Tooru!! will be available for free for a limited time on the official YouTube channel Full☆Anime TV. The series originally aired from 2012 to 2014 on NHK E-tele. A manga adaptation began in March 2026, with volume 1 releasing July 9.
Kinyuu Joshi. Co., Ltd. and SocioFuture Co., Ltd. began providing Letter, a communication tool for experiential IR, on July 7, 2026. The project marks the 10th anniversary of Kinyuu Joshi., which started in 2016 and has grown to 3,500 members and over 10,000 contacts nationwide.
Amazon Kindle has launched a large-scale sale offering up to 50% points back on select Kadokawa manga titles, running from July 7 through July 13 for the Kadokawa campaign and until July 23 for the Summer Super Point Fair. The promotion coincides with Amazon Prime Day and covers dozens of series, including Delicious in Dungeon, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, Nichijou, Persona 3, Persona 4, Persona 5: Mementos Mission, and Gunslinger Girl. For Delicious in Dungeon, all 14 volumes (excluding volume 10) are eligible; buying the full set costs 10,742 yen and yields 5,012 yen in points. The Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: Adventurer's Bible Complete Edition and Ryoko Kui's sketchbook Daydream Hour are also included. The Persona manga adaptations are similarly discounted: all 11 volumes of Persona 3 cost 6,897 yen with 3,454 points back, all 13 volumes of Persona 4 cost 8,173 yen with 4,092 points back, and all 3 volumes of Persona 5: Mementos Mission cost 2,057 yen with 1,029 points back. Other notable titles in the sale include Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, A Bride's Story, Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Erased, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, and The Eminence in Shadow.
Bandai Spirits will release two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure prize items in July. A clear figure of Iggy from Stardust Crusaders arrives July 14. A porcelain plate and cutlery rest set from Golden Wind follows July 16. The cutlery rest comes in 'To Be Continued' and 'Coco Jumbo' designs.
The figma of Tanya Degurechaff from 'Saga of Tanya the Evil' is getting a re-release in February 2027. Produced by Max Factory, the figure stands 130mm tall and includes three face plates (normal, insane, sneering) plus a rifle and a stand. A bonus 'awakened face' is available at the Good Smile Company official shop. Price is 9,000 yen.
Hobby Sakura has opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Eris Boreas Greyrat from the anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Give It My All When I Go to Another World." The figure is available exclusively through the character and hobby online store AmiAmi at a selling price of 27,720 yen (tax included), with a scheduled release in April 2027. The painted PVC and ABS complete figure stands approximately 250mm tall including its base. The announcement comes alongside other Mushoku Tensei III merchandise news: Kotobukiya separately opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure set of Sylphiette Greyrat and Lucy Greyrat, priced at 25,300 yen and scheduled for release in January 2027, with an exclusive expression swap part bonus for purchases made through the Kotobukiya Shop. Kotobukiya has also stated it is currently producing a figure of Roxy Migurdia Greyrat. Meanwhile, the anime itself continues its broadcast run: Episode 3, titled "The Returned Daily Life," aired on July 11 and marks the start of the "Rudeus Youth Arc," in which Rudeus has welcomed Roxy as his second wife and returned to Ranoa University of Magic.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, speaking at the Amazon Web Services Summit in Washington, D.C., said it is not far-fetched to compare advanced AI capabilities to nuclear weapons. He noted that cutting-edge AI models have excelled at finding vulnerabilities in core national systems like finance and military, and that the government is strengthening security measures for AI.
The second and third stages of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will stream worldwide on Netflix starting September 25, 2026. New cast members include Tomokazu Sugita as President Funny Valentine, Yoko Hikasa as Hot Pants, and Tomoaki Maeno as Mountain Tim. A second promotional video was also released.
At an Anime Expo 2026 panel, the creators of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End revealed behind-the-scenes details of Season 2 and stated that Season 3 aims to surpass Season 2's quality. Director Tomoya Kitagawa, Chief Director Keiichiro Saito, Character Designer Keisuke Kojima, and Madhouse Producer Yuichiro Fukushi appeared before a packed audience.
Midjourney is demanding Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery reveal details of their own AI development and use, arguing that if the studios are training models internally, it would support Midjourney's fair-use defense. The company has appealed a magistrate judge's ruling that limited discovery to consumer-facing images and videos. A hearing is set for August 17, 2026.
Seven Seas Entertainment announced 16 new licenses at its Anime Expo panel on July 4, 2026. The slate spans multiple imprints and genres, including light novels, manga, manhwa, and audiobooks, with releases scheduled from March through June 2027.
The television anime adaptation of Miya Kinojo's light novel series Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers will receive a second season, the production staff announced on July 4, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser visual featuring the character Fenrys and a teaser trailer that recaps moments from the first season. Original novel illustrator Katagiri and manga adaptation artist Akine Itomachi each released celebratory illustrations to mark the news. The first season aired 12 episodes from April to June 2024, produced by J.C.STAFF. Yoshiaki Iwasaki directed the first season, with Megumi Shimizu handling series scripts, Sōta Suwa designing characters, and Kujira Yumemi composing the music. The first season's cast included Satoshi Hino as Flio and Rie Kugimiya as Fenrys, among others. Kinojo commented on the sequel, stating that new characters will be introduced and that Flio and Fenrys will remain central to the story. J-Novel Club publishes the light novel series in English, and Crunchyroll streams the anime in multiple regions including North America and Europe. A premiere date for the second season has not been announced.
Furyu is accepting reservations for three Gridman Universe figures from its affordable TENITOL brand. Rikka Takarada in volleyball wear and Akane Shinjo in track and field attire are available individually or as a special set that includes an alternate winking face part. Reservations close August 19, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu premieres July 4 with episodes 1 and 2 airing back-to-back. The episodes adapt the Eris Training Arc, following Eris as she trains under the Sword God Gal Farion after leaving Rudeus. Episode 1 is titled "Burn, Mad Dog" and episode 2 is "Bark, Mad Dog."
Warner Bros. Japan announced during its Anime Expo panel that the second stage of the Steel Ball Run anime will begin on September 25, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays. The second and third stages together will have 11 episodes. New characters Mountain Tim, Funny Valentine, and Hot Pants were introduced.
Medicom Entertainment is releasing a Chozo Art Collection figure set of Johnny Joestar and his horse Slow Dancer from the anime Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The set stands 300mm tall and 305mm wide, priced at 28,600 yen, and ships in December 2026. Pre-orders open July 3 at the Medicom online shop and other retailers.
Bandai Spirits announced on July 2 that a new Ichiban Kuji lottery for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, titled "The Gathering of RIVALS," will release sequentially from November 21, 2026. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. The lineup features seven MASTERLISE figures of antagonists from across the series: Dio Brando (Prize A), Kars (Prize B), DIO (Prize C), Kosaku Kawajiri (Prize D), Diavolo (Prize E), Enrico Pucci (Prize F), and Diego Brando as the Last One Prize. Prize A's Dio Brando figure includes a Stone Mask and a fearless expression. The Last One Prize marks the first appearance of Diego Brando, from Part 7, in this figure series. The lottery will be sold at convenience stores, hobby shops, and other retail locations, with availability varying by store.
The second main promotional video for the TV anime Saga of Tanya the Evil II has been released, centering on the characters Zettour and Rüdelsdorf. The PV also debuts the opening theme by MYTH & ROID and the ending theme performed by Tanya Degurechaff. The series begins airing on July 8.
Game Spark reports from a Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026 demo of Sea of Remnants, the new free-to-play pirate adventure from Joker Studio and NetEase Games. The game blends naval action and turn-based command battles, features over 300 companion characters, and uses a roguelite exploration loop. It is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, iOS, and Android.
J:COM STREAM, the video streaming service from J:COM, announced its summer 2026 anime distribution lineup on June 30. The slate includes four highlighted titles: Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu, starting distribution on July 9; Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Imperial Court, beginning July 13; It's Been 10 Years Since I Said, 'Leave This to Me and Go Ahead,' and It Became a Legend., starting July 9; and Youjo Senki II, the first new season in nine years, starting July 12. Mushoku Tensei III itself premieres on TV on July 4, with episodes 1 and 2 airing consecutively as the Eris Training Arc. The third season adapts from light novel volume 13 onward, following Rudeus after his marriage. J:COM STREAM offers these titles as part of its subscription, either standalone or bundled with the J:COM TV Shin Standard package.
The opening movie for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Chronicle of Echoes, a new smartphone game, reveals a July 27 release date and previews the theme song "Chronicle" by Yuiko Ōhara. The free-to-play RPG is planned by Gree Entertainment and developed by Asobimo.
The latest mobile gaming column covers Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday and his history on mobile platforms, including the early Sonic Cafe service and Java-based games. It also touches on Fate/Grand Order's upcoming summer event requirements and other industry updates.
The third main promotional video for the TV anime Black Cat and Witch Classroom has been released, revealing Attack Nishimoto as Ursa Minor, a hidden masochist male student. The second cour's opening theme, "∞劣等星" by Nanahira Akari, is featured in the PV. The anime is currently airing for two consecutive cours starting April.
The TV anime "Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga ~Hinagiku Chōso Torikae Den~" released its pre-broadcast PV, showing the schemes and negotiations in the harem and deepening the relationship between Huang Linglin and Zhu Huiyue. The ending theme is "Hōkiboshi" by Rokudenashi, with lyrics and composition by Eve. Streaming begins July 13, and the anime airs on TV Tokyo from July 12.
The isekai fantasy series "Gacha o Mawashite Nakama o Fuyasu: Saikyou no Bishoujo Gundan o Tsukuriagero" will receive a TV anime adaptation airing from January 2027. Daisuke Sakaguchi, Miyu Tomita, and Iori Noguchi (=LOVE) star as Heihachi Okura, Nour Fanya, and Estelle respectively. A teaser visual and cast comments were also released.
ILLUMINATION announced a 20% discount on VR Kanojo for the Steam Summer Sale, dropping the price from 6,200 yen to 4,960 yen. The sale runs June 26 to July 10, 2026. The game's VRM Heroine Function lets players load custom VRM models as heroines.
The Ichiban Kuji for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will be released June 27, 2026. The lineup includes MASTERLISE figures of Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, Slow Dancer, and Lucy Steel as top prizes, plus a Last One Diego figure. Other prizes include a yo-yo, storage case, charms, notebooks, and stickers. Tickets cost 850 yen each.
Bandai will release the 12th volume of its candy toy plastic model series MOBILITY JOINT GUNDAM on June 29, 2026. The set includes four mobile suits-Gundam Barbatos (1st Form), Gundam NT-1, Kampfer, and GM Sniper II-each with EX parts that add weapons and armor for customization.
QINOCOP announced the Gridman Universe Office Style POPUP in OIOI, held at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to July 26, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office lady outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn a random Cheki-style card, with bonuses for Epos Card users.
ILLUMINATION released a new trailer for strip mahjong game Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns on June 25, featuring the first and second stripping videos of Tohno Mizuki with her updated 3D model. The game, co-developed with Infinite Loop, supports VR via a zero-distance stripping system and is playable in Desktop Mode on PC. It is scheduled for a summer 2026 release on Steam.
Good Smile Company is releasing a POP UP PARADE L size figure of Magia Baiser from Gushing over Magical Girls in a naked apron version. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books for 7,806 yen, with a reference price of 8,800 yen.
Medicos Entertainment has opened pre-orders for new Super Action Statue figures of DIO and The World from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3. The figures are available on Amazon Japan, each priced at 9,900 yen, with a scheduled release of January 31, 2027.