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Tomofumi Ogasawara launched the official crossover manga between Code Geass and Gundam Wing, titled Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch: Minuet Zero, on Kadokawa's KadoComi platform on Friday. Kōjirō Taniguchi from Sunrise is credited with the scenario.
The non-credit opening video for the original TV anime Goodbye Lara, Kinema Citrus's 15th anniversary project, has been released. The opening uses cel animation, a traditional hand-drawn technique, and features handwritten staff credits. The series is based on The Little Mermaid and follows mermaid princess Lara reviving in Lake Biwa 200 years after her original story.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a new HD-2D action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, has been released for Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows hero Elliot and his fairy sidekick Faie across four ages. The review praises the superb English performances and theatrical tone but notes the cast is archetypal and chatty, with puzzles that are often too easy and backloaded character depth.
Bandai Namco announced a summer 2026 update for Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Infinite Boost, including the new unit ∫ (Integral) Extreme Gundam, a 15th anniversary campaign for Gundam EXA, balance changes for 12 units, and the series' first shuffle online tournament.
Shika, known for her figure and photo session popularity, released her 8th DVD 'Reincarnation' on July 4 at a Sofmap event in Akiba. She had graduated from image DVDs with her February 2024 work 'There's a Limit to Being Scandalous' but restarted after the director's persuasion. The 134-minute disc includes a school uniform scene and a competitive swimsuit she tears.
A new feature on Game Spark revisits Blue Stinger, a 1999 Dreamcast sci-fi action adventure from Climax Graphics. The article highlights how the game broke from the Resident Evil horror formula by using the Dreamcast's power for a Hollywood-style, B-movie experience, and notes character designs by Basilisk's Masaki Segawa.
UNIQLO will release a collaboration UT collection with music unit YOASOBI on July 17, 2026. The lineup includes four graphic T-shirt designs created by four artists who have built YOASOBI's visual world. Each shirt costs 1,990 yen and is available in sizes XS to 4XL. The collaboration is the first between YOASOBI and UNIQLO's UT line in about five years.
From July 10 to October 26, 2026, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo in Akihabara is hosting the Tamashii Nations Live Action Figure Expo 2026, a store event focused on action figures of live-action characters. Dengeki Hobby Web is publishing a series of breaking news reports covering the event, with the first installment dedicated to Kamen Rider figures. The Kamen Rider edition reports the first exhibition of several items: the Henshin Sober Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form and the S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form Henshin Sober Color; the Popy-nica Cyclone (Kamen Rider 1) and Popy-nica Cyclone (Kamen Rider 2); and the S.H.Figuarts Manzumo from Kamen Rider Zetts. Subsequent reports cover the Ultraman edition, with first displays of S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Victory Knight and S.H.Figuarts Ultraman (A-Type) - Birth of Ultraman -, as well as a "COMING SOON" box. The Godzilla edition features first displays of S.H.MonsterArts Kaiser Ghidorah from Godzilla: Final Wars, Godzilla (2003) and MFS-3 Kiryu from Godzilla X Mothra X Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS, plus reference displays of Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form and Biollante Wakasa Bay Battle Ver.
Pre-orders have opened for a 1/7 scale figure of Hestia from the fifth season of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? The figure reproduces the secret ritual scene from Episode 9, stands 24 cm tall, and is priced at 28,050 yen. Release is scheduled for May 2027.
Mega Cat Project has released cat versions of One Piece characters as diner staff figures. The six-figure set includes Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Sanji, Chopper, and Trafalgar Law, each with food accessories. Pre-orders are open now for a late December 2026 release at 6,600 yen per box.
The 7-member virtual idol group FouRTe Project will digitally release their 7th single 'Melo Sapiens' on July 10, 2026, under JOI MUSIC. The hyper pop eurobeat track was produced by ☆Taku Takahashi of m-flo and Kanata Okajima. A campaign for member voice lines runs through July 26. The group's first offline live, 'ALL IN,' is set for August 14 at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo.
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.
A limited edition Zippo lighter inspired by the manga "Initial D" has been released through the goods brand CAMSHOP.JP. Only 50 units are available at 27,500 yen each. The lighter features a black nickel finish with laser-engraved mountain pass battle scenes and a serial number.
CQ LABS released Crusader Quest: Heroes Town on March 31 for PC and Mac. The idle RPG lets players collect pixel-art heroes, rebuild Hero Village, and rescue goddesses. Developer Alan discussed the game's origins, its busier-than-typical idle gameplay, and a tough post-launch period where update-and-hotfix cycles became routine.
San-X character Ishiyowa-chan has announced its first collaboration with fashion brand Maison de FLEUR. Six limited-edition items featuring the character dressed in blue flowers will launch July 18, 2026, including bags, charms, a plush toy, and a towel handkerchief. Purchasers receive an original postcard as a gift.
The Ichiban Kuji "Tamagotchi ~Guruguru Discovery! Tamagotchi Paradise!~" will be released sequentially from July 25, 2026 at Lawson and other stores. The kuji features 10 prize grades from A to Last One, with each draw costing 750 yen. Prizes include a Tamagotchi Paradise-shaped alarm clock, a Deka Babymarutchi blanket-in-cushion, a UFO light, and other decorative and practical items.
The anime "One Piece Heroines" collaborated with shoe brand Diana to reproduce Nami's "battle-ready shoes" as wearable sandals. The sandals feature ocean-blue satin, a heel silhouette, and stones. They are available from July 6, 2026, for 25,300 yen at Diana stores and the web shop. A newly drawn Nami illustration is the collaboration visual.
Pre-orders for the Danganronpa 1・2 Reload and Thank You Mart collaboration merchandise open July 10 at the official online shop. The 17-item lineup, all priced at 390 yen, includes tote bags, eco bags, keytop keychains, and other daily-use goods featuring Monokuma designs. Store sales begin in late October 2026.
The music unit MyM, formed by Morisanchu's Oshima and Gambareluya members Yoshiko and Mahiru, will release a collaboration song with the classic magical girl anime Magical Angel Creamy Mami on July 29, 2026. The track, "Delicate ni Suki Shite ~Creamy Maimu Ver.," features guest vocals from Takako Ota, the original voice of Creamy Mami. Pop-up stores in Tokyo and Osaka are planned for August.
MiliPro talent Nonono Otono released her sixth single 'Princess Viral' under the agency's in-house label Million RECORDS on July 10-11, 2026. The move marks her departure from Universal Music. The song was produced by VOCALOID creator yowanecity, with animation by Ichimaru.
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.
Premium Bandai began accepting orders on July 10 for the SDW HEROES Revival Kira Steel DX Set, a special coating two-pack featuring the 78th Generation Musha Gundam and Stealth Gundam Aerial from SD Gundam World Heroes Kira Steel Story. The set costs 5,720 yen and ships in January 2027.
Parade will release the second series of Chiikawa Mochiru Face Super BIG Plushies as prizes at amusement facilities across Japan from mid-July. The lineup includes Rabbit and Flying Squirrel designs, each about 40 cm tall and made from soft, mochi-like fabric.
Sega announced a new Luminasta prize figure of Baki Hanma, set for sequential release starting July 17. The figure stands about 12×18 cm and reproduces the character's muscles and scars. The announcement follows the second cour of the Baki Hanma anime, which launched on Netflix on June 18.
Bandai will release the gashapon set "MLB Capsule Torso Players Edition" from the third week of July 2026. The lineup includes six Japanese MLB players: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Munetaka Murakami, Kodai Senga, Seiya Suzuki, and Lars Nootbaar. Each capsule contains a faithfully reproduced uniform torso. The price is 500 yen per pull.
Game Spark's weekly indie roundup for late June 2026 highlights three titles: the free short horror game TAKE CARE OF THE DOG, the cyberpunk police management RPG Precinct IX, and the maritime survival horror Don't Sleep With The Fishes. Each game offers a distinct genre experience, with Precinct IX set for a 2027 release.
Wave is reprinting its 1/7 scale figure of Uzaki Yanagi from 'Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ω' in a cow-pattern bikini. The pose and expression were designed by original creator Take Sensei. Pre-orders are open on Amazon Japan at 19,800 yen, with a scheduled release of December 31, 2026.
The spin-off mini-drama 'Kamen Rider Zetts SERIES OF SISTER'S SUBSTORY Agent Minami' concludes with 'Last Mission' streaming on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club from July 19. An audio commentary for the TV series episode and a new 'Zetts Anime' episode are available now for members.
Stratagem Interactive is developing 'HistoriCity: Florence', a simulation game for Steam where players rebuild a settlement devastated by the Black Death into a Renaissance city. The game features historical events like the Bonfire of the Vanities and the Pazzi Conspiracy, and landmarks such as Florence Cathedral. Players can hire famous figures like Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, and Galileo. A demo is available now, with no release date set. Japanese language support is not currently included.
Bandai Spirits is releasing a new line of Undertale figures called Amicotto, designed to resemble hand-knitted amigurumi. The series includes seven characters: Flowey, Human, Toriel, Undyne, Alphys, Napstablook, and Mettaton. The figures roll out sequentially from July to October 2026. The Japan Amigurumi Association supervised the design to replicate yarn textures and hand-knitting distortions.
Banpresto is releasing a prize figure of Higgs from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as part of its Monitor Top Figure series. The deformed design captures costume, hairstyle, and face paint details. The figure includes a base with the game logo. It will be available sequentially from July 14, 2026, as a crane game prize. The figure is about 12 cm tall and distributed by BANDAI SPIRITS.
Takara Tomy's BEYBLADE X has announced its first collaboration with the Ultraman series, releasing a starter set themed after Ultraman Tiga on September 12, 2026. The set features interchangeable parts to replicate Tiga's three forms, a special launcher, and a sticker. It will be displayed at events in July and released in eight Asian regions.
Bandai Spirits released five new Plano-saurus model kits from the Gachikoseibutsu-bu line on July 11, 2026. The lineup includes Tyrannosaurus 1915 and Spinosaurus 1915, which recreate outdated scientific reconstructions, plus a Pachyrhinosaurus with optional horn parts. Two Tyrannosaurus variants feature tropical rainforest and snowy region color schemes, the latter using a new Mineral Injection technology to simulate snow. All kits are snap-fit, no-tool, and include a display base.
StreetComplete is an Android app that automatically finds nearby locations with incomplete OpenStreetMap data and presents them as quests. Users go to the location and answer simple questions, such as road surface or opening hours, to update the map. The app aims to make contributing to OpenStreetMap as easy as playing a location-based game.
Digital Extremes announced the 'Iceblade of Narin' major update for Warframe at TennoCon 2026, arriving in autumn 2026. It introduces the first ice-themed female Warframe since Frost, along with Citrine Prime, Qorvex, Banshee Deluxe Skins, and a Banshee rework. A new star system TAU and a detective-like Warframe Brysko were also revealed. The update includes a story episode about Lotus moving Lua into the Void.
At Bilibili World 2026, tinyBuild and Redemption Road showed Kingmakers, an action strategy game where players time-slip to medieval England and use modern firearms against knights and cavalry. The demo featured single-player stronghold capture missions, but the game is designed for up to four-player cooperative play. Executive producer Anton Pavlov said development took over four years, starting from the idea of making a game immediately understandable from its visuals. Guns range from shotguns to near-future laser weapons.
The Apothecary Diaries has launched a summer collaboration with Shionogi Healthcare's Linderon Vs series. Two new web commercials feature Maomao and Jinshi explaining proper use of the steroid ointment. Purchasing select products and answering a quiz enters fans into a prize draw for original goods, including a medicine bag pouch and character caps. The campaign runs through August 31. The anime's third season begins in October 2026, with a film following in December.
The TV anime Togen Anki is getting a Chinese-style DMM lottery starting July 11, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations feature six characters in Chinese outfits, including Ichinose Shiki and Kogasaki Jin. Prizes range from acrylic stands to can badges, with a cushion as the last chance prize. The lottery will be available at participating stores nationwide. The illustrations show the characters in standing collars and Chinese buttons, a departure from their usual battle scenes.
Preorders for the second wave of Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side x Favorite collaboration apparel open July 10, 2026. The five items include four one-piece dresses and an MA-1 jacket, each inspired by characters' part-time job outfits from the game series. The lineup features designs from Kei Hazuki, Ei Saeki, Ryuka Sakurai, Koichi Sakurai, and Ryota Fuma.
Digital Extremes showed the first live gameplay demo of Soulframe at TennoCon 2026, confirming the mount system for fall 2026. The studio opened the closed alpha test 'Preludes' to all who register by July 13. A new oath system called Vadagal, which uses vice attributes like wrath and death, a fishing mechanic, and a story episode titled 'Warsongs' were also revealed.
The Amazon Kindle manga bestseller ranking for July 10, 2026, shows Hunter x Hunter volume 39 holding the top spot for a second consecutive week. New volumes of Yomi no Tsugai, Mahōi Rex no Hentai Karute, and The Fable: The Third Secret chart alongside other popular series. Pre-order and sale titles are also noted.
Game Spark's roundup of its most-read survival game articles for the first half of June 2026 spotlights three titles: 7 Days to Die's V3.0 experimental update, Survival Machine's full release, and Grounded 2's PS5 version and cross-platform update. The list reflects the games drawing the most reader interest on the site.
TBS drama VIVANT has launched a collaboration with Sanrio characters, featuring plush figures of Hello Kitty, Hangyodon, and others dressed as VIVANT characters. The merchandise is available now on TBS Shopping and at a pop-up shop in Tokyo Station. VIVANT's second season begins July 26.
Infinite Loop released DLC for virtual singers MEIKO and KAITO on the Desktop Mate platform on July 9, 2026. The paid add-ons, each priced at 2,200 yen, are available on Steam and add new 3D models supervised by Crypton Future Media, along with original motions and voice lines. MEIKO, who debuted in November 2004 as the first Japanese-language virtual singer, can be seen striking poses, singing, fixing her hair, relaxing with a drink, and waving when pinched. KAITO, the first male Japanese virtual singer since February 2006, performs singing gestures, poses, eats ice cream, and exits with a polite bow. Both characters have an alarm function that displays them full-screen at a set time. Desktop Mate itself is a free app that displays 3D characters on the PC screen, with additional DLC available for other characters. With the release of MEIKO and KAITO, all six Piapro Characters are now represented in Desktop Mate.
Kotobukiya is accepting reservations for the Lineark White Glint & V.O.B Set, a plastic model kit of the White Glint from Armored Core 4. Based on a previous Movie Color version, the kit uses standard molded colors for easier painting. Reservations close July 14, with a January 2027 release at 12,100 yen.
A pop-up store for the TV anime Osomatsu-san will open on July 24, 2026, featuring new illustrations of the sextuplets in a 'Blooming Flower' theme with flower crowns and bouquets. The store will sell a range of goods including can badges, clear files, acrylic stands, T-shirts, chibi items, and character motif rings. A purchase bonus of a postcard is offered for every 2,000 yen spent.
Orange Inc. announced on Thursday that its emaqi service will release four manga titles in English: Pierrot-Man (July 10), The Isekai Reincarnation Sketchbook of Hundred Burger-chan (July 17), Barefaced: The Man Who Left Public Security (July 17), and Beyond the Heavens (July 31). Two of the titles will also be available on the emaqi Premium subscription, which launched July 1. The service is also adding 88 additional volumes to its subscription catalog in July.
Furyu will release two Puppet Sunsun prize items sequentially from the third week of July: a 25 cm floatie plush of Sunsun and Nonnon, and clear storage cases featuring Sunsun, Nonnon, and Zonzon. The storage cases measure 33 by 22 by 24 cm.
The Pokepiece series, depicting Pokemon in a shared house, is releasing sports-themed merchandise at pop-up stores across Japan starting mid-July 2026. Items include pass cases, key rings, pouches, charm mascots, and plush boxes featuring Pikachu, Piplup, Rowlet, and others. Purchase bonuses vary by location.
Seven Net Shopping is holding a lottery sale for Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary products. The expansion pack '30th CELEBRATION' and the '30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon' are eligible. Entry requires having ordered and received a product of 1 yen or more on Seven Net Shopping between June 1, 2025 and June 14, 2026. The expansion pack includes the new rarity 'FUR' Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, plus 30 holo Pikachu cards by 30 illustrators. The deck set includes Espeon ex and Umbreon ex decks with full art cards.