Orange, the Japanese animation and CG production studio, is participating in the 2026 Anitsuku event and is developing the PC open-world action game Zhai, set for a winter 2026 release. The studio's recent activities are primarily covered through event participation and game development news.
Orange, the studio known for its 3DCG animation work, appears in recent coverage primarily through two distinct initiatives: participation in the Anitsuku 2026 event and development of the PC game Zhai. At Anitsuku 2026, scheduled for October 3 in Akihabara, Orange is listed among studios like Toei Animation and MAPPA presenting sessions on production techniques. The event's theme, 'Passing the Power of Creation to the Next Generation,' frames these sessions as knowledge-sharing opportunities for emerging creators.
Separately, Orange is credited as the developer of the open-world action adventure Zhai, slated for release in winter 2026 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game follows an amnesiac warrior through the realm Il'Navir, blending elemental combat with a Memory Skill Tree that ties character progression to narrative recovery. This marks a notable expansion into game development for the studio, though the coverage does not specify whether Orange is serving as the primary developer or in another capacity.
The other stories in the cluster, covering Marine Day greetings, toy rankings, and music videos, mention entities named 'Orange' (such as ORANGE RANGE and Orangestar) but bear no relation to the studio. No further details on Orange's animation projects, staffing, or production history appear in these stories.
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The anime production technology event Anitsuku 2026 will take place October 3 at UDX GALLERY NEXT and UDX GALLERY in Akihabara, Tokyo. Admission is free with prior registration, and web applications open the same day. The 12th edition carries the theme 'Passing the Power of Creation to the Next Generation' and plans 14 sessions from studios including Toei Animation, MAPPA, Orange, and Sanzigen.
The Orange Giant detailed the systems for its PC open-world action adventure Zhai, out in winter 2026 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players control amnesiac warrior Zhai through the realm Il'Navir, combining elemental abilities in combat and recovering lost memories to unlock new skills via a Memory Skill Tree.
On July 20, 2026, numerous anime, manga, and game franchises posted Marine Day greetings on social media. The Japanese national holiday, which honors the ocean and marks the end of the rainy season, prompted official accounts and creators to share beach-themed illustrations, character birthday messages, and promotional content. Among the posts, the official Kaiju No. 8 account promoted an upcoming original short anime titled "Narumi's Weekday" with a pun on the character's name and the kanji for sea. The MAPPA studio released a new illustration by Rie Nishimura for the soccer series DAYS, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. The Sound! Euphonium account reminded followers that the film Sound! Euphonium: The Final Part 2 opens on September 11. Classroom of the Elite noted that July 20 is also the birthday of character Honami Ichinose. The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime account promoted the streaming of its movie Tears of the Azure Sea on U-NEXT. The Chiikawa movie account promoted the July 24 release of Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu. Voice actor Yuki Kaji posted a personal greeting, and the band Orange Range shared a summer song. The roundup, compiled by Anime News Network, spanned three articles covering dozens of entries.
Dengeki Hobby Web published the Amazon.co.jp Toys New Arrivals Ranking for July 14, 2026. Toy Story 5 merchandise takes the top spot, with Tamagotchi Paradise White Glacier and Orange Tropics at second and third. Other entries include Pokémon, Hot Wheels, and Magic: The Gathering items.
Bandai's SMP brand announced the Power Animal Series Extra for Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger during its 10th anniversary online event. The line commercializes Power Animals that exist in the series' setting but were never made into figures. The first three items include GaoPeacock & GaoCobra, GaoTurtle & GaoToppy, and new combined forms like GaoKing Swordmaster and GaoHunter Abyss.
Vocaloid P Orangestar, known for summer-themed songs like "Asu no Yozora Shōkaihan" and "Kaisei," has written his first new song in roughly two years for the TV anime "Shunkashūtō Daikōsha Haru no Mai." The anime, based on an original work by Kana Akatsuki of "Violet Evergarden" fame, is set in a world where agents empowered by the gods of the four seasons rotate the seasons. Orangestar's involvement, while seemingly a departure from his summer associations, is framed by the article as a natural fit given his past works' themes of lost time and youth.
ORANGE RANGE released the music video for their new song "1000%," created as a soccer anthem for DAZN. The video features 17 people, including former Japan manager Philippe Troussier, players Seiichiro Maki and Marcus Tulio Tanaka, former Hinatazaka46 member Yuka Kageyama, actor Kaito Sakurai, and VTuber Peanuts-kun. Filmed at Saitama Stadium 2002, the MV uses 3DCG for a Shibuya crossing scene.