PANDORA Inc. and L&L Victor Entertainment have published official fan work guidelines for their fan-participatory IP project IDOL:UnderCode. The guidelines broadly permit illustrations, manga, novels, videos, music, cosplay, and AI-generated content, and allow monetization through standard platform functions like YouTube ad revenue. The project launched TikTok LIVE on July 2.
Jun Mochizuki's Pandora Hearts manga is getting a second stage musical adaptation titled PandoraHearts Retrace II -madness of lost memory-, running in Tokyo from October 2-12 and Kobe from October 16-18. Akira Yamazaki returns to direct and write the script, with Ako Takahashi on lyrics and Harumi Fuuki composing. Kazan Yokoyama reprises his role as Oz Vessalius.
The second musical adaptation of Jun Mochizuki's PandoraHearts, titled Retrace II -madness of lost memory-, will run in Tokyo and Kobe from October 2026. Akira Yamazaki returns as scriptwriter and director, with Ako Takahashi as lyricist and Harumi Fukiai as composer. Kazushi Yokoyama reprises his role as Oz Vessalius. Mochizuki shared a new illustration and thanked fans for supporting the first musical.
Eisnid released its new PC title "Iris Odyssey: Pandora's Girl" on Steam on May 29, 2026. The game is a modern fantasy text adventure set in Shibuya. It follows Kazahana, an orphan girl searching for her missing brother Mitsuba, who awakens magical powers and meets Iris, a seasoned mage pursuing the criminal mage organization Sky Seeker. The story branches based on player choices, with Kazahana and Iris deepening their bond. The business model is free-to-play with item billing: the prologue through the middle part (over two hours of play) is free. The full main story is unlocked via a paid DLC called the Complete Package, priced at 2,980 yen. A launch sale runs until June 11, offering the Complete Package at 10% off (2,682 yen). An ASMR drama featuring Kazahana, titled "I will take care of your ears responsibly," is also available on DLsite for 1,980 yen.