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Daisuke Ono has been cast as Kazami in the television anime of Ryon's manga 'Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san?', which has been delayed to January 2027.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 28

Daisuke Ono's most recent credited role is in the upcoming anime adaptation of Ryon's manga 'Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san?'. The official website announced on June 25, 2026 that Ono will voice the character Kazami. The anime was originally scheduled for 2026 but has been delayed to January 2027, where it will air in the Super Animeism Turbo programming block on MBS, TBS, and 26 affiliated channels.

Ono joins a cast that includes Maaya Uchida as Chinatsu Iwakura and Tomokazu Sugita as Hibiya. The anime is directed by Yasuaki Fujii at Synergy SP, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi, character designs by Majiro, and music by Arisa Okehazama at King Records. The franchise is also launching a music project for lead character Mai Chihara, with her first digital single, a cover of Nayutalien's 'Alien Alien', releasing on July 25, 2026.

No other projects involving Daisuke Ono appear in the provided stories. The dossier reflects only the information available in the cluster of stories about this entity.

Key facts

Role
Kazami in 'Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san?' anime ↗
Anime premiere
January 2027 ↗
Broadcast block
Super Animeism Turbo on MBS, TBS, and 26 affiliated channels ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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12h ago

Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Releases Joey Wheeler Narration of 'Joey Dies' Preview

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.

1d ago

New Nontan Anime Announced for 50th Anniversary With 3DCG Visual

The picture book character Nontan, created by Sachiko Kiyono in 1976, is getting a new anime adaptation to mark its 50th anniversary. Kaiseisha announced the production on July 11, 2026, which is also Nontan's birthday. A new visual shows Nontan and the character Hachi-san recreated with 3DCG technology, though Nontan's full appearance remains partially hidden. The anime will retain the warmth and cuteness of the original picture books while using the latest 3DCG techniques. The Nontan series has sold over 35 million copies cumulatively, making it a long-running bestseller in Japan. To accompany the announcement, an experiential exhibition titled "50th Anniversary Nontan: Friends Forever!!!" will be held at the PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, Tokyo, from July 18 to September 27, 2026. The exhibition will feature an original story, video works, three-dimensional installations, and about 50 original picture book drawings and rough sketches by Kiyono. The new anime is in production, with no further details on format or release date yet.

1d ago

Kamen Rider Zetts Film Reveals Sono Shunta's Dark Rider Character Visual and Movie

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2d ago

Hono Kurashi no Niwa Releases Five Gameplay Videos Ahead of July 30 Launch

Nippon Ichi Software released five gameplay videos for the life simulation game Hono Kurashi no Niwa on July 10, 2026, via the official website. The videos, each following a different play style, were posted sequentially on the game's X account from July 6 to July 10 before being compiled. The styles are: savoring each day slowly, enjoying DIY, living with animals, walking the night village, and devoting to farming. The game is set in the nostalgic countryside village of Kagetsu Village and is developed by the staff of the Yomawari horror series, with planning and game design by Yuu Mizokami. Hono Kurashi no Niwa launches on July 30, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Windows. The price is 9,020 yen for the Switch 2, PS5, Steam, and Windows versions, and 7,920 yen for the Switch version. The game carries a CERO C rating, indicating ages 15 and up. The night exploration video in particular shows a main scenario, late-night exploration, a skill tree, and a library, hinting at a darker layer beneath the peaceful rural life.

2d ago

ChroNoiR 8th Anniversary Goods Launch July 17 With Pop-Up Store

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2d ago

Happinet Brings Three Titles to Tokyo Game Dungeon 13

Happinet will exhibit three titles for trial play at the indie game exhibition Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, 2026. The adventure game 'Tokyo Stories', developed by Dricom, uses pixel art and 3D visuals and is set in a deserted Tokyo. Also playable are the RPG 'Artis Impact' and the action ADV 'Mononoke no Kuni'. 'Artis Impact' launches on Switch on September 17, 2026, while 'Mononoke no Kuni' is planned for Steam in 2027.

3d ago

Remaster of '70s-Style Robot Anime Game Geppu-X Gets July 16 Release

Bliss Brain released a countdown trailer on July 9 for the remastered version of '70s-style Robot Anime Geppu-X,' a 1999 PlayStation shooter built from 8,000 hand-drawn cels and structured like a TV anime episode. The remaster, launching July 16 on PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox, and PC, restores the original Betacam footage to 24fps and adds modern features like rewind and CRT mode. Original voice actors and theme song artists return.

4d ago

Abema to Stream 10 Kadokawa Anniversary Anime for Free in 2026

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.

4d ago

Shingo Kurono and Katsuhiro Uto to Discuss Branding at 1-1-6 Talk Event

Designer Shingo Kurono and graphic designer Katsuhiro Uto will hold a talk event on July 11 at the 1-1-6 gallery in Tokyo, coinciding with Kurono's solo exhibition 'POST BRANDING.' The exhibition runs July 4-12 and reconfigures a previous Berlin show, displaying work from Kurono's decade since independence. The talk is free for the first 20 attendees.

Jul 5

Mononoke New Project Launches With Third Medicine Seller Ken No Tsurugi

Twin Engine announced a new Mononoke project on July 5, revealing the third Medicine Seller Ken no Tsurugi, voiced by Hironori Araki, in a new PV. Three new novels featuring each of the three Medicine Sellers-Ri no Tsurugi, Kon no Tsurugi, and Ken no Tsurugi-will be published by Kadokawa Bunko.

Jul 5

Re:bel Robotica Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Staff, 2027 TV Debut

Amuse Creative Studio unveiled the teaser trailer, main staff, and television format for the Re:bel Robotica anime at Anime Expo. Shin Ōnuma is general director, Kōki Onoue directs at SILVER LINK., and Yuki Kajiura composes the theme song. The anime adapts Mika Pikazo's mixed media project and will debut in 2027.

Jul 2

Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre Episode of Monogatari Off & Monster Season Debuts in Winter

Aniplex revealed a new visual and announced that the 'Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre' episode of the MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season anime will debut in winter 2026. Akiyuki Simbo returns as chief director, Midori Yoshizawa directs at SHAFT. The episode continues the franchise's Off & Monster Season, which began streaming in July 2024 on ABEMA and Crunchyroll.

Jul 2

AZKi and Suzuki Konomi Release Collaborative Song 'Saikyou Mirai Shoudou'

Hololive VTuber AZKi released the new song 'Saikyou Mirai Shoudou' with anime song singer Suzuki Konomi on July 2. The track was first performed during AZKi's 8th Birthday Live stream. The collaboration follows a prior joint work in November 2025, when Suzuki invited AZKi to sing on an ending theme for Isekai Quartet 3. This time, AZKi returned the invitation, bringing Suzuki into her virtual space for a new duet.

Jul 1

Honoka Murakami Posts Close-Up Photo, Fueling Speculation on New Work

Honoka Murakami, who played Setsu Uozumi (Yūnagi) in the NHK morning drama 'Kaze, Kaoru,' posted a close-up photo on Instagram on June 30. The photo was taken by video director Tomokazu Saito, leading fans to speculate she may be appearing in a new project by Saito. Murakami has not confirmed wrapping filming for the drama, and viewers hope for Setsu's return.

Jun 30

Guns of Eschaton Announced, a Soulslike FPS Set in Viktor Antonov's Final World

Publisher 4Divinity and developer Eschatology Entertainment announced Guns of Eschaton on June 30, a Soulslike first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic 19th-century America. The game is the debut title from the Cyprus-based studio and is built on the final world concept by the late Viktor Antonov, the art director behind Half-Life 2 and Dishonored. Players take the role of a multi-armed gunslinger traveling from the West to the East Coast of a dying continent, fighting grotesque monsters with firearms, parries, and occult abilities. Combat emphasizes preparation: a Codex system lets players analyze enemy weaknesses via Sequence Points, and a flexible build system combines active and passive skills, custom bullets, talismans, armor, and three Sacrament Paths. The game supports solo and cooperative play, plus a PvP element where players can invade others' sessions as hostile threats. Guns of Eschaton is planned for PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with no release date or price announced yet.

Jun 30

Ace Combat Zero Port Included as Preorder Bonus for Ace Combat 8

Bandai Namco released a memorial video for the Ace Combat Zero port on June 30, the series' 31st anniversary. The PS2 classic is revived at 2160p/60fps and included as an early purchase and preorder bonus for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, which launches October 2, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Brand director Kazutoshi Kono also issued a message marking the anniversary.

Jun 29

KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime Sets OceanVeil Stream for July 3

OceanVeil announced it will stream the television anime adaptation of Eroki and Shinko Konoshiro's manga KAMUI: He's Behind You starting July 3 at 9:30 a.m. PDT. The ecchi exorcism comedy follows a high school girl who attracts ghosts and a psychic with a bizarre fetish. The anime premieres on Tokyo MX on July 3 and BS11 on July 7.

Jun 28

Konomi Suzuki Discusses 'Re:Zero' 4th Season Op 'Recollect' in Megami Magazine Interview

Konomi Suzuki, who performs the opening theme 'Recollect' for 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' 4th season, discusses the song's creation in the May 2026 issue of Megami Magazine. She describes the track as having a mysterious, labyrinthine atmosphere, notes the collaboration with Ashnikko, and explains how the desert setting of the new season influenced the sound.

Jun 27

Xenoblade Chronicles Switch 2 Edition Runs at 4K and 60 Frames Per Second

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles runs at 4K resolution in TV mode, full HD in handheld mode, and 60 frames per second with smoother cutscenes. The review calls the original game a labor of love from Monolith Soft and says the graphical improvements remove the performance barriers that filtered potential players on the original hardware.

Jun 27

Onono Launches Official YouTube Channel 'Onono Group'

Onono Corporation, a new type of trading company, launched its official YouTube channel 'Onono Group' in May 2026. The first episode of the series 'ONONO WORLD' features CEO Ryusuke Ono discussing the company's business model of connecting Japanese products with untapped markets in Mongolia and Central Asia.

Jun 27

Ken Ikeda Unveils IRONOMI Art Concept With Two New Installations

Contemporary artist Ken Ikeda announced his original art concept IRONOMI, which visualizes human emotions, memories, and intuition through light, color, reflection, and structure. Two new installations, Light and Wave Memory and Golden Microcosm, will be presented at the plaza in front of Fukuoka City Hall. The concept frames human internal reactions as a new foundation called the Human Emotion Infrastructure, or Emotion OS, for the AI and space era.

Jun 27

The World's Strongest Witch Anime Adds Fairouz Ai, Honoka Inoue to Cast

The official website for the television anime of Mochimaru Sakaki's The World's Strongest Witch light novel series began streaming a promotional video on Friday. The video reveals two new cast members: Fairouz Ai as Erimina, the master of the adventurers' guild known as the "Inferno Witch," and Honoka Inoue as Eruna, an elf princess who worries over her sick mother. Azusa Tachibana was previously announced as protagonist Rona Hermit. The anime is directed by Jōji Furuta at studios Bridge and Aisle and will premiere in October.

Jun 26

QuizKnock Members to Appear in Bonobono Anime for 4 Weeks

The intellectual entertainment group QuizKnock will collaborate with the long-running manga and anime series Bonobono for the latter's 40th anniversary of serialization and 10th anniversary of its TV anime, as well as QuizKnock's own 10th anniversary. Eight QuizKnock members will make guest appearances in the Bonobono TV anime for four consecutive weeks, starting with the August 8 broadcast on Fuji TV at 5:22 a.m. Each member will voice a character designed by anime director Hidenori Yamaguchi based on their personal traits and favorite animals. The characters include Raizawa (Takashi Izawa), Makemo P (P Fukuura), Kawamajiro (Takuya Kawamura), Suggafuro (Shunki Sugai), Yamamori (Yoshiaki Yamamoto), Tsurupen (Shuko Tsurusaki), Takomon (Higashimon), and Takogon (Higashigoto). Alongside the anime appearances, a collaboration video titled "Can a Quiz King Also Guess the Lines from the Manga Bonobono!?" will be released on the QuizKnock to Manabou YouTube channel on June 26 at 7 p.m. In late July, rubber strap merchandise featuring all eight characters alongside Bonobono will go on sale for 1,400 yen each.

Jun 25

Are You a Landmine Chihara-san Anime Adds Cast, Delays to January 2027

The official website for the television anime of Ryon's manga Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san? updated on Thursday to announce additional cast members, a delay to January 2027, and a tie-in music project. Newly announced cast include Maaya Uchida as Chinatsu Iwakura, Tomokazu Sugita as Hibiya, and Daisuke Ono as Kazami. The anime was previously scheduled for 2026 but will now premiere in the Super Animeism Turbo programming block on MBS, TBS, and 26 affiliated channels in January 2027, airing Thursdays at 0:26 a.m. (effectively Friday). Before the anime airs, the franchise is launching a music project for lead character Mai Chihara. Her first digital single, a cover of Nayutalien's Alien Alien, will be released on July 25, 2026. The anime is directed by Yasuaki Fujii at Synergy SP, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi, character designs by Majiro, and music by Arisa Okehazama at King Records. The manga launched on the GANMA! service in June 2021 and won a Next Impact Comic award at the 2024 Rakuten Kobo E-book Awards. Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed the manga for English release.

Jun 23

ME:I's TSUZUMI and Matsuya Onoe Join Live-Action Moana Japanese Dub

The Japanese voice cast for the live-action Moana film has been announced. ME:I member TSUZUMI voices Moana, and Matsuya Onoe returns as Maui. The announcement was made at a Tokyo event on June 23. TSUZUMI performed the song 'How Far I'll Go' live at the event. The film opens in Japan on July 31.

Jun 22

Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert Live Album Drops September 16

Square Enix will release 'CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Melodies Beyond Time -Live Recording-' on September 16. The live album captures the January 2026 orchestra concert at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring all 20 tracks performed with rich orchestral tones. Early Amazon purchasers receive a Mega Jacket bonus.

Jun 19

Azur Lane 9th Anniversary Event AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES. Set for September in Shinjuku

Yostar announced on June 19 that the real event "AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES." commemorating the 9th anniversary of the smartphone game Azur Lane will be held on September 5 and 6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. The event is themed around sound and is divided into two sections. The Festival Arena at Triangle Square will feature a stage for live performances and talks, plus a free-entry area with original food, drinks, and merchandise. The Sound Museum at Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall is an interactive space where attendees can experience attractions using music and voices. On both days, a special live concert called "AZUR LANE SPECIAL MUSI9 LIVE" will take place. The first lineup of performers includes Masayoshi Oishi, Yui Ishikawa, Konomi Suzuki, Yui Sakakibara, May'n, Beverly, and others, split across two days. Premium tickets, priced at 12,000 yen and including early entry and reserved seating for the live and an official broadcast, are available via lottery through the YoStation app until July 5. Regular tickets will go on sale in early August for 3,500 yen.

Jun 19

Good Smile Opens Pre-Orders for Gridman Reproduction Prints by Tridamono and Saitom

Good Smile Company began accepting pre-orders for two reproduction prints featuring Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo from SSSS.Gridman and Gridman Universe. The prints are based on illustrations created for the COVERS project and include a bonus sticker. Pre-orders run until July 15, with shipping scheduled for October 2026.

Jun 19

Tomokazu Seki Cast as Chikamasa Rokuhira in Kagurabachi Anime

Tomokazu Seki will voice Chikamasa Rokuhira in the TV anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga Kagurabachi. A character visual and PV were released alongside the announcement. The series is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi with animation by Cypic. The manga has over 4 million copies in circulation. The anime begins broadcasting in April 2027.

Jun 18

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Anime Cast Revealed in New Video

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo manga unveiled a promotional video and visual on Thursday, revealing the cast. The anime is set to debut in October on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's new Tuesday night anime block.

Jun 18

Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi TV Anime Adaptation Announced, Passione Producing

The TV anime adaptation of the manga "Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi" (The Fake Alchemist) has been announced. Animation production is handled by Passione. A teaser visual and a commemorative promotional video were released alongside the announcement. The story is set in the city-state of Orihalconia, where alchemy and magic are part of daily life. The protagonist Paracelsus is a reincarnated person who works as a modest alchemist while hiding his cheat skills. His life changes after he makes a contract with Nora, a slave and sorceress, and meets Coco, an elf who has lost all senses and limbs. The original work began as a personal project on pixiv in 2020 under the title "Isekai de Ganbaru Hanashi," drawn in rough sketch format by Jiro Sugiura. It gained word-of-mouth support and ranked 12th in the Web Manga category of the Next Manga Award 2022. A commercial manga version illustrated by Umemaru began serialization in 2023 on Kadocomi. The manga has a cumulative circulation of over 1 million copies. Comments from Sugiura and Umemaru were also released. Further details such as the broadcast period will be announced later.

Jun 18

Summer Pockets Manga Volume 1 Launches With Shiroha Voice Actress Endorsement

The first volume of wogura's manga adaptation of the TV anime 'Summer Pockets,' titled 'Summer Pockets: Natsu no Takaramono,' was released on June 18. The story follows Hairi Takahara on Torishiro Island. Retailers Gamers, Melonbooks, and COMIC ZIN offer purchase bonuses. The obi carries a comment from Konomi Kohara, Shiroha's voice actress, who recommends the manga.

Jun 18

YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD' Music Video Surpasses 100 Million Views

The music video for YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season,' has surpassed 100 million cumulative views. The song was released in July 2024 and was based on short stories by Nisio Isin. Related videos, including TikTok user content, have reached 900 million total views. YOASOBI also announced a limited edition EP 'THE BOOK for' releasing June 26, 2026, and an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.

Jun 18

French Internal Security Agency Adopts Argonos AI Platform

The French General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI) has adopted the data integration AI analysis platform Argonos, developed by ChapsVision group member Systran Japan LLC. Argonos handles data collection, organization, transformation, quality management, and integration, supporting high-precision intelligence generation and rapid decision-making. The adoption reflects growing attention to sovereign AI platforms that ensure data sovereignty while minimizing dependence on foreign providers.

Jun 17

Kagurabachi Manga Goes on Hiatus Until August

The Kagurabachi manga will enter a hiatus starting with Weekly Shonen Jump issue 31, on sale June 29, 2026, and is expected to resume in August 2026. The announcement was made on the series' official X account on June 17. The editorial team stated that author Takeru Hokazono expressed a desire to continue drawing, but after discussions, it was decided he would take a break to ensure the series can be delivered in a stable manner going forward. No specific reason for the hiatus was given, though the manga previously missed an issue in May 2026 due to Hokazono's sudden illness, and it also took an unplanned break in June 2025 for the same reason. Kagurabachi debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023 and has become one of Shueisha's most successful recent titles, with over 4 million copies in circulation as of April 2026. An anime adaptation by studio Cypic is scheduled to premiere in April 2027, and a world tour promoting the anime will begin at Anime Expo on July 3, 2026.

Jun 17

EnonoGolf Personal Adds Subscription DLC With Real Courses and Pro Swings

Abic System launched a subscription DLC for its Meta Quest app EnonoGolf Personal on June 9, 2026. For $8.99 per month or $89.9 per year, users unlock rounds on eight real golf courses, 13 volumetric swing models from five professional golfers, and six lesson functions. The free basic play remains unchanged.

Jun 16

Mononoke the Movie Chapter 3 Gets MAYLA Skirt Collaboration

Fashion brand MAYLA has released a skirt collaboration for Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3 - Snake God, with two designs inspired by the Medicine Seller and Shingi. Reservations opened June 16 at 17:00 and run through July 16. The skirt costs 28,600 yen.

Jun 14

Manga Up! Global Adds Venus in December and Paranormal Agent Adashino

Manga Up! Global released Haru Ogawa's Venus in December on Thursday and Kiri Wazawa's Paranormal Agent Adashino on Friday. Venus in December is a completed two-volume BL series about an illustrator and a novelist. Paranormal Agent Adashino, a supernatural action manga, finished at three volumes. Wazawa also created The Morose Mononokean.

Jun 14

Kamen Rider Zeets Movie Title and Trailer Revealed, YUTA Returns for Theme Song

The summer movie for Kamen Rider Zeets has been officially titled Kamen Rider Zeets: Sayonara no Mission, with its main trailer and poster released on June 14. The film is part of a double feature alongside Cho Uchuu Keiji Gavan Infinity: Taiyou ga Naita Hi, both set for a July 24 nationwide release. In the Zeets movie, Shunta Sono (of the group M!LK) plays Kudo Soma, who transforms into the antagonist Kamen Rider Yumemi and seeks to turn the real world into a daydream. The trailer shows the full CODE team assembling for the first time, including Nox (Yuki Furukawa) who tells the protagonist Baku that it is his turn to save him. YUTA (NCT 127) performs the theme song Dreams Never Sleep, continuing his role from the TV series. The song was composed by Hi-yunk (KENJI03 of BACK-ON) with lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi. YUTA said he was incredibly happy to be involved with a franchise he loved as a child. The Gavan Infinity half of the double bill features Kohei Osada as Reiji Nushiro facing off against Tsutomu Takahashi as Gavan Killer.

Jun 14

Koichi Sakamoto Wants To Bring Back Space Squad At TTFC

Director Koichi Sakamoto, who has made numerous original tokusatsu works for Toei's streaming service TTFC, said in an interview marking the service's 10th anniversary that he wants to produce a sequel to the 2017-2018 crossover series Space Squad. He also expressed interest in reviving Metal Hero series and rebooting past heroes on the platform.

Jun 12

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Promo Video Reveals Ending Song, July 2 Premiere

Kadokawa released the main promotional video for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 on Friday, previewing the ending theme song by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa voice actor Kenshō Ono and confirming the anime's July 2 premiere on Tokyo MX and d Anime Store. The second season adapts Kanaineko's spinoff manga featuring chibi versions of the Bungo Stray Dogs cast, with returning director Toshihiro Kikuchi at BONES and Nomad.

Jun 12

Kagurabachi Anime Releases Chihiro Rokuhira Character Visual and PV

The television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga "Kagurabachi" has released the first character visual and character promotional video for protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira, voiced by Taiki Kimura. The anime is scheduled to begin airing in April 2027. The character PV shows Chihiro with a piercing gaze and includes his line, "I cannot overlook scum like you wielding a sword." He is depicted in a black coat accompanied by a black goldfish. The series is a neo-Japanese sword action story set in a world where a mysterious sorcerer organization called Hishaku steals six powerful Enchanted Blades and kills Chihiro's father, a renowned swordsmith. Chihiro takes up the seventh blade, Enten, to seek revenge and reclaim the stolen swords. The original manga has surpassed 4 million copies in cumulative circulation including digital editions. The anime is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with character designs by Keigo Sasaki, and animation production by studio Cypic. The production committee includes Shochiku and CyberAgent.

Jun 8

Tomodachi Life Leads Japan's Game Rankings for May 25-31

Famitsu's latest weekly sales chart for May 25-31 shows Tomodachi Life on Switch in first place with 52,483 copies sold, bringing its total to over 1.25 million. New releases include 007 First Light on PS5 and Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered on both PS5 and Switch.

Jun 8

Manga Creator Masaki Ando, Voice Actor Honoka Kuroki Announce Their Marriage

Manga creator Masaki Ando and voice actor Honoka Kuroki announced their marriage on social media on Sunday. Ando, known for Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki, and Kuroki, whose roles include Shiharu Itemae in the same series, posted statements expressing mutual respect and gratitude. Their announcements received over 100,000 combined likes.

Jun 6

Chronoscript: The Endless End Launches Fall 2026 on PS5 and PC

Shueisha Games announced during the Future Games Show on June 7, 2026, that the exploration action-adventure game Chronoscript: The Endless End, developed by DeskWorks, will launch in fall 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A prologue trailer debuted at the showcase, revealing for the first time the 3D character designs of the vampire writer Viola S. Chambers and the protagonist editor Frederick G. Müller, as well as a new stage set in Ancient Egypt. The game follows an editor who, after finishing a long-running series, receives a strange editing request and becomes trapped inside a manuscript world written by a vampire who has lived for a thousand years. Gameplay alternates between 2D spaces drawn on manuscript paper and 3D-rendered mansion interiors, with Metroidvania-style exploration and combat. The creative team includes Mari Shimazaki, known for Bayonetta and Ōkami, handling 3D character design, and composer Yasunori Mitsuda of Chrono Trigger and Xenogears fame, leading music production alongside Procyon Studio members Shunsuke Tsuchiya, Mariam Abounnasr, and guest composer Manami Kiyota.

Jun 5

Mafia: Origin - The Betrayed Homeland Expansion Man of Honor Launches August 14

2K Games announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 that the expansion Man of Honor for Mafia: Origin - The Betrayed Homeland will release on August 14, 2026. The expansion covers Salieri's rise in Sicily before his Lost Heaven days, includes two new story chapters and free ride content, and supports Japanese. Sales up to 85% off on the base game and previous Mafia titles are ongoing across Steam, Epic Games Store, and PS Store.