Nakamu is a writer who recently published their first TRPG scenario, "Theater Limelight," for the Emoklore system, set for release on June 12, 2026.
Nakamu, a writer, entered the tabletop role-playing game space in June 2026 with their first TRPG scenario, "Theater Limelight." The scenario is set in a dilapidated Brooklyn movie theater and uses the Emoklore system. It supports two players and runs 4 to 5 hours. A commemorative live stream is scheduled for June 13.
Prior to this, Nakamu's name appeared in coverage of several anime adaptations, though not as a creator. In stories about "Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!," Nakamu is not directly involved; the series is based on Syundei's manga and directed by Aoi Umeki at studio Drive. The adaptation has drawn both praise for its nostalgic visual style and criticism for uncomfortable humor in episode 8, and Syundei left X after alleged harassment. Nakamu is also not credited in "Though I Am an Inept Villainess," an anime adaptation of Satsuki Nakamura's light novel, directed by Mitsue Yamasaki at Doga Kobo, premiering July 12. Similarly, Nakamu is not mentioned in coverage of "Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko" or "Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid."
The name "Nakamura Hak" appears in stories about the "Witch Hat Atelier" anime, where they provide three ending theme songs, including "Hikari" and "Tada Utsukushii Noroi." Nakamura Hak is a singer-songwriter, not the same person as Nakamu. The dossier for Nakamu is therefore limited to their TRPG scenario writing, as no other stories in the cluster establish further work or involvement in anime production.
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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 new Ghost in the Shell TV anime, produced by Science SARU, has revealed its main cast. Maaya Sakamoto voices Motoko Kusanagi, succeeding Atsuko Tanaka. Kazuhiro Yamaji, Hiroki Yasumoto, and Yuichi Nakamura also star. The series began airing on July 7 on the Fire Anime!! block on Kantele and Fuji TV.
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.
The official website for Mebius Dust revealed five new cast members on Thursday. Kanon Amane, Kenshō Uesugi, Shōta Hayama, Kō Bonkobara, and Genta Nakamura join the series as members of the dangerous group Diabolic Ghost. The anime, an original TV anime by Dōga Kōbō based on Hajime Shinagawa's story, premieres July 9 on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji and streams on Crunchyroll.
MAGI ARTS has opened pre-orders for 1/6 scale figures of Setsuna Ogiso and Kazusa Touma from WHITE ALBUM 2, based on character designer Takeshi Nakamura's new illustrations for the 2023 "School Festival 2023 ~reunion~" event. Each figure costs 21,780 yen at AmiAmi and ships in April 2027.
The Esports Foundation announced on June 22 that Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora will perform at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 on July 8 at La Seine Musicale in Paris. The event runs from July 6 to August 23 with over 2,000 players from more than 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.
The August issue of DIME magazine, out June 16, features a collaboration with Yugo Kobayashi's soccer manga Ao Ashi. The issue includes interviews with former Japan national team players Yasuhito Endo, Kengo Nakamura, Takashi Fukunishi, and Kazuyuki Toda, as well as coach Mihailo Petrović and Kobayashi himself. A bonus Ao Ashi backpack is included.
Episode 12 of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! takes a sharp turn by revealing that Hirose, the object of Nakamura's affection, is dating someone else. The review praises the series for addressing a situation most rom-coms avoid: the main character's crush not being available. Nakamura's reaction, voiced by Nasim Benelkour in the dub, is highlighted as a standout performance, capturing despair and anger. The episode forces Nakamura to accept that his friendship with Hirose will not become romantic.
The original TV anime Mebius Dust, based on Hajime Shinagawa's story and produced by Dōga Kōbō, announced six new cast members on Thursday. The series will premiere on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji on July 9, followed by MBS on July 10, and run for one cour.
Singer-songwriter Nakamura Hak, who debuted in spring 2026, is handling the ending theme for the TV anime Witch Hat Atelier and the opening theme for the TV Tokyo drama Lunashii. Her first EP, released May 20, reached No. 2 on the Billboard JAPAN Heatseekers Songs chart. All her recordings are unedited single takes of vocals and acoustic guitar.
Musician Yasuyuki Okamura and actor Kento Nakajima, who sing the opening theme for the TV anime Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!, have appeared on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE. A one-take video of the song Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyou premieres on June 3 at 10:00 PM.
The TRPG scenario "Theater Limelight," written by Nakamu and set in a Brooklyn movie theater, will be released on June 12. The scenario uses the Emoklore TRPG system, supports two players, and runs 4 to 5 hours. A commemorative live stream will be held on June 13.
The anime adaptation of Tetsuhiro Koshita's sequel manga Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko will premiere on July 6. A main trailer revealed six new cast members, additional staff, and the opening theme by Momoiro Clover Z. The series centers on Danko, daughter of the original series protagonist, as she builds a dodgeball team in the Reiwa era.
The anime adaptation of Atekichi and Yukiko's light novel series revealed a new promotional video, visual, and three additional cast members: Yūki Ono, Shun Horie, and Shūgo Nakamura. The series will stream one week early on June 24 on d Anime Store and ABEMA before its July 1 TV debut on Tokyo MX.
The anime adaptation of Syundei's manga Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! premiered its first two episodes, directed by Aoi Umeki. The series follows Okuto Nakamura, a high school student who falls in love with his classmate Aiki Hirose but struggles to act on his feelings. Anime Feminist's review praises the show for its nostalgic visual style, which pays homage to Rumiko Takahashi's works, while updating the narrative to avoid outdated queer tropes. Nakamura self-identifies as gay early in episode 1, a detail the review highlights as normalizing. The comedy relies on Nakamura's overthinking and failed plans, yet he charms Hirose without realizing it. The review notes the adaptation has limited source material-the original one-shot and a follow-up book are short-but expresses cautious optimism about how the anime will expand the story. Episode 2 includes a standout experimental animation sequence. The show is compared to other gentle comedies like Aharen-san and My Love Mix-Up!, and is described as a comfort watch with potential for deeper themes.
Crunchyroll and Toho Global released the first trailer for the anime adaptation of the light novel 'Though I Am an Inept Villainess' on April 16, 2026. The series is set to debut in July 2026. Mitsue Yamasaki directs the adaptation at Doga Kobo, with series composition by Yoshiko Nakamura, character designs by Ai Kikuchi, and music by Yukari Hashimoto. The story follows Kou Reirin, a noblewoman who wakes up in the body of a disgraced villainess inside an imperial court where rival clans compete to produce the next empress. The light novel by Satsuki Nakamura won top honors in the light novel category at the 2023 Everyone's Choice Electronic Comic Awards and has ranked highly in BookLive's annual listings. Combined sales of the novels and manga exceed four million copies. Newly announced voice cast members include Makoto Furukawa and Yuichiro Umehara, joining previously announced leads Manaka Iwami and Natsumi Kawaida.
Episode 10 of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! focuses on Nakamura interacting with classmates without a major plot. The first half follows a diner outing with Hirose and friends, where Nakamura struggles to keep up with conversation. The second half shows him bonding with Hifumi at a book signing, ending with a brief, meaningful moment with the author.
The anime version music video for Nakamura Hak's song "Hikari," the third ending theme for the TV anime "Witch Hat Atelier," has been released. The song aired in episode 8 on May 25. The music video uses anime footage with lip-syncing to align the story with the lyrics. Two other Nakamura Hak songs, "Tada Utsukushii Noroi" and "Yoru ni Ukabu," also serve as ending themes. A single CD containing all three songs, with jacket art by Kamome Shirahama, releases June 10. An online live stream is set for May 29.
The television anime adaptation of Satsuki Nakamura's light novel series "Though I Am an Inept Villainess" will premiere on July 12 at 11:45 p.m. JST on TV Tokyo and its affiliates, the staff announced on Monday. A new key visual was also released. The series was originally scheduled for an April debut but was delayed due to production delays. Studio Dōga Kōbō is producing the anime, with Mitsue Yamazaki directing. Manaka Iwami voices the protagonist Kou Reirin, and Natsumi Kawaida voices Shu Keigetsu. Crunchyroll will stream the series in multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Oceania. The light novel series, which began in December 2020 under Ichijinsha's imprint, has 12 volumes as of March 2026. A manga adaptation by Ei Ohitsuji runs concurrently in Monthly Comic Zero-Sum. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes both the novels and manga in English under the full title "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court." The story follows Kou Reirin, a frail imperial consort candidate who is body-swapped by a rival and must navigate court intrigue in a new, stronger body.
Episode 7 of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! shifts back to a faster, comedic tone after last week's slow drama. The review notes the show works best when it does not focus exclusively on Nakamura, whose jealous humor has grown stale. The episode follows Nakamura getting kidnapped on his way to a bookstore, letting the supporting cast shine.
Nakamura Hak's unreleased song "Hikari" has been confirmed as the third ending theme for the TV anime Witch Hat Atelier. Original author Kamome Shirahama drew a new illustration inspired by all three ending songs, which will also serve as the jacket for Nakamura's debut CD single releasing June 10.
The music video for Nakamura Hak's debut single 'Tada Utsukushii Noroi,' the ending theme for the TV anime 'Witch Hat Atelier,' has been released. The video combines lip-synced performance with anime footage. The single is now available digitally, with a CD release scheduled for June 10.
The Go for It, Nakamura! anime has cast Kensho Ono as Kō Matsumura and Kenta Miyake as Nobu Todoroki, two characters who debuted in the show's eighth episode. The series, directed by Aoi Umeki and animated by Drive, premiered on April 1 and streams on Crunchyroll.
The staff for the television anime of Syundei's boys-love manga 'Go for It, Nakamura!' announced on Monday that Shōya Chiba will voice Arandō Tamura, a director and screenwriter of Hoshimi High School's drama and film club. The character appears in the seventh episode on Wednesday.
Anime News Network's review of episode 8 of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! criticizes the episode for relying on uncomfortable and unsettling humor, including a scene where the protagonist sniffs another character's gym clothes and a subplot involving a rival who takes non-consensual photos. The reviewer questions the show's comedic direction after prior assurances that problematic elements would be toned down.
Manga creator Syundei deleted their X account on Sunday after facing alleged harassment. The departure follows the recent anime adaptation of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!. Fellow artists, novelists, and creators posted messages of support, with some referencing the incident indirectly. The discussion touched on censorship, criticism, freedom of expression, and cultural differences.